West Boca Chamber Creates Political Action CommitteeContrary to popular opinion, it is illegal for Chambers of Commerce to endorse candidates for public office. As a result Political Action Committees (PACs) are created to allow business and professional organizations to support political candidates and contribute to their campaigns.
So it is that the West Boca Chamber of Commerce, just one year old, with 180 members, has created WestPAC, their political action committee. Candidates will be interviewed and endorsements will be announced as soon as the process is completed.
Donations to WestPAC are encouraged and checks may be made out to WestPAC and mailed to Suite #300, 20283 State Road 7, Boca Raton, Fl 33498. We hope that businesses, professionals and residents will contribute to this effort, said WestPAC Chairman Jeff Karsin, president of American Financial Consultants. Serving as Secretary of the PAC is Attorney Fred DeBerardinis and Treasurer is Ed Vasquez, Bank United. In addition to individual checks, a golf tournament is planned to fund the PAC, headed by Armand Guynup, Executive Vice President of Al Hendrickson Toyota. For further information, contact WestPAC president Barry Epstein at 561.852.0000.
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