Policy and legislation have always played key roles in shaping the future of agriculture and energy. As rules and laws are crafted to shape these industries' futures, political advocacy becomes increasingly crucial. At the forefront of the renewable energy movement is POET’s Political
Action Committee (PAC), a pivotal force in championing biofuels policies and supporting leaders who prioritize agriculture.
Paulette Anderson, Administrative Coordinator at POET Bioprocessing – Glenville, shares why she gives, the importance of supporting POET’s PAC, and how donating even a little amplifies the voices of those dedicated to advancing biofuels and agriculture.
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Administrative Coordinator and PAC Supporter, Paulette Anderson, from POET Bioprocessing – Glenville
Please introduce yourself and tell us how long you’ve been at POET.
My name is Paulette Anderson, and I’m the Administrative Coordinator at POET Bioprocessing in Glennville, MN. I started here in April 2002, so I’ve been here a little over 22 years.
How long have you been involved with POET PAC?
I’m not quite sure what year it was when they first started informing team members about POET PAC, but when they did, I jumped on board. For about 15 years or so, I’ve participated.
Why did you feel it was important to support POET PAC?
I felt it was important to contribute because I truly believe in the bioethanol industry and believe in my employer, POET. I’m really proud to be a part of that.
Participating is voluntary, and there are no requirements for how much to donate to POET PAC. There are no requirements of how much you need to donate to POET PAC. Some people donate as little as $1 per pay period; some do a lot more than that, $5, $10, $15, or more. Yes,
the monetary amount helps, but also the legislators look at the participation. So regardless of amount, when you contribute what you can, that and the participation really are a positive.
Why should others contribute to POET PAC?
I personally am such a true believer in POET PAC that I think all team members and those who are impacted by or involved in the biofuels industry should consider contributing. Policy changes can, and have, had an impact on all of us over the years. POET PAC allows us to amplify
our voice in support of not just POET, but also the biofuels industry as a whole, agriculture, and the communities we call home. When we support candidates who champion biofuels, we all win.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Ready to join the thousands of members who are already making their voices heard? Visit www.poetpac.com or email poetpac@poet.com to join POET PAC today!
Contributions to POET PAC are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to POET PAC will be used in connection with federal elections and are subject to the limits and prohibitions of federal law. The maximum an individual may contribute to POET PAC is $5,000 per year ($10,000 per couple). Corporate and foreign national contributions are not permitted under federal law. Please make checks payable to POET PAC. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to obtain and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 per calendar year. Your contribution to POET PAC is strictly voluntary.
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