HBRA NEWS Housing Defense Fund What is HDF? HDF (Housing Defense Fund) is the HBRA’s account that pays for outside advocacy work. It’s a critical component of the HBRA’s extensive lobbying effort on behalf of our industry. HDF pays for legal actions, public affairs and data research—all in support of the HBRA’s advocacy goals—and required additional lobbying beyond our normal staff and contract lobbyists who work daily for all of us at the state capitol. What HDF is Not? HDF is not a political fund and not one dollar of HDF can or will go to any political candidate or party committee. Therefore, campaign finance laws do not apply to the HDF and there are no limits on personal or corporate contributions to the HBRA’s HDF. HDF Depends on Contributions from Industry Members & Friends HDF needs HBRA’s Builder and Associate members, and others, to contribute so we can engage in more effective advocacy to help remove regulatory burdens and promote the housing industry statewide. When our advocacy is successful, everyone wins. Together, we’re stronger. The more who contribute to HDF, the louder our voice can be heard. Pledge to Join an HDF Club Level Today! Peter Fusaro, the HBRA State Statement spoke to builders and associates at the March 20th Trade Showcase about the Housing Defense Fund and the importance to our industry. Every dollar of your contribution will be used to promote the residential construction industry, seek regulatory and tax relief, and defend against attacks on home building, remodeling and land development. Download the Donation Form Benefits of HDF Club Membership Supporter’s Club ($25-$249) members will receive: • A silver lapel pin (stamped with the year of your contribution), plus • Reduced (nominal) registration fee to our exclusive HDF Club Member Annual Thank You reception.* Defender’s Club ($250-$499) and President’s Club ($500-$999) members will receive: • A gold lapel pin (stamped with the year of your contribution), plus • Permanent recognition on our HDF Trophy, with your name associated with your club level and year of contribution (e.g., Founding Members, 2017, 2018), plus • FREE registration to our exclusive HDF Club Member Annual Thank You reception.* Chairman’s Club ($1,000+) members will receive: • All of the benefits of Defender’s and President’s Club membership above, plus • FREE registrations to all HDF fund-raising events and receptions held in the same year of your Chairman’s Club membership (President’s and Defender’s Club members will receive a reduced registration fee (typically, $50) for any HDF fund-raising event held in the same year of your club membership). * Invitations for the exclusive HDF Club Member Thank You reception are extended to all current year and immediate prior year HDF Club members. MARCH 2017 | HBRA of Fairfield County | 13
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