DC seminar for trade, member and labor PACs (2011)

On June 8, 2011, the Commission will host a one-day seminar for trade associations, membership and labor organizations and their PACs at its headquarters in Washington, DC. [FN1] This seminar is recommended for:/p>

• Treasurers and staff of trade associations, membership and labor organizations and their PACs who have responsibility for compliance with federal campaign finance laws;
• Attorneys, accountants and consultants who have clients that are these types of organizations;
• Anyone who wants to gain indepth knowledge of federal campaign finance law as it applies to these types of organizations; and
• Anyone who wants to learn about recent and possible future changes resulting from legislation and litigation.

The seminar will address fundraising and reporting rules, as well as recent changes to the law. Specific workshops are designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law, as well as those with more experience in campaign finance law. Experienced FEC staff and Commissioners will conduct the workshops.

The registration fee for this seminar is $100 per attendee. Payment by credit card is required prior to the seminar. The FEC recommends waiting to make hotel and air reservations until you have received confirmation of your registration. A full refund will be made for all cancellations received before 5 p.m. EDT on June 3, 2011. 

Complete information is available on the FEC website at http://www.fec.gov/info/conferences/2011/tradememberlaborseminar.shtml, along with the seminar agenda and a list of hotels located near the FEC. Attendance is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions about the seminar should be directed to the Information Division by phone at 800/424-9530 (press 6), or locally at 202/694-1100, or via email to Conferences@fec.gov.

FOOTNOTE:

1 This seminar replaces the FEC’s annual Washington, DC, conference for trade/member/labor PACs. For additional information, see the October 2010 Record.