Sharing the load
Fund to back Barton efforts is established
The Dry Cleaners Action Fund of America (DCAFA) has been established as a central collection center for all contributions made on behalf of the fabric care industry in the United States toward passage of The Small Business Remediation Act./p>
Local, state and regional drycleaning associations will gather contributions in the respective areas and forward the funds to DCAFA through the MidAtlantic Association of Cleaners (MAC). Checks can made out either to the Dry Cleaners Action Fund of America (or to a representative association depending upon the association's direction) and sent to DCAFA, c/o MAC, 7430 Little Chatterton Lane, King george, VA 22485.
All contributions to the DCAFA will be used solely for advancing the passage of the Barton bill or its companion legislation in the U.S. Senate or similar compromise legislation developed by the House, Senate and Administration.
No funds will be disbursed for any purpose that could be considered campaign contributions under federal political campaign regulations. Administrative costs, such as banking fees, accounting fees, postage and similar expense, will be absorbed by association.
Disbursements from the fund's account will be through the authority and approval of the DCAFA committees which is made of members of MAC, the Martinizing Environmental Group, Comet Franchises,the International Fabricare Institute and the Neighborhood Cleaners Association International.
Contributions are at will and may not be a qualified business deduction. Donors should consult a certified public accountant concerning rules and regulations governing their contributions.
Date created: November 6, 1997 Last modified: Mar 15 00