Q. Should my check to INN-PAC be a personal or partnership check?
A. Federal law prohibits corporations from making political contributions;
therefore, political contributions must come from individuals by personal
or partnership checks. On partnership checks, the FEC requires the names
of all partners.
Q. Why not give to candidates individually?
A. You can, but by contributing a larger aggregate amount in the name
of the InterContinental Hotels Group system, we will create a greater
impact. By presenting a unified front, the system gets more "bang
for the buck."
Q. How much may I contribute to INN-PAC?
A. Federal law allows an individual to contribute a maximum of $5,000
in any calendar year to INN-PAC.
Q. If I give $5,000 to INN-PAC in one year, may I give more through
other PACs or to the candidates directly?
A. Yes. You may give up to $5,000 to other PACs per year and up to
$1,000 to an individual candidate per election. Your total contribution
cannot exceed $25,000 per calendar year.
Q. Who does the INN-PAC committee receive input from before making
its final decision on recipients of contributions?
A. We receive information and input from a number of sources, including:
- Franchisees from the candidates' respective districts and/or areas
- Individual contributors
- InterContinental Hotels Group and its Washington Counsel
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- American Hotel & Lodging Association
- National Restaurant Association
- Travel/Tourism Industry Score
- Travel Business Roundtable
- AAHOA
Q. I want to support the InterContinental Hotels Group system through
INN-PAC. What should I do?
A. Complete the contribution form and return it with your personal
or partnership check.
For additional questions, please contact
Amy Swint at 770-604-5555 or send
her an email.
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