Here are the real numbers and the guesstimates for the
ALEC Annual Meeting
to be held in
Chicago
August 7 - 9.
Three days - three nights
Three days - three nights
It is their 40th Birthday!!!
How much are corporations willing to pay
to meet with (BUY) your legislator
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
OUT OF THE EYE OF THE PUBLIC
To write, discuss and vote on ALEC "model Legislation"
THAT DESTROYS YOUR LIFE!!!!!
To write, discuss and vote on ALEC "model Legislation"
THAT DESTROYS OUR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC,
REPRESENTATION OF/BY/FOR THE PEOPLE!!!
How much are corporations willing to pay
to meet with (BUY) your legislator
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
OUT OF THE EYE OF THE PUBLIC
To write, discuss and vote on ALEC "model Legislation"
THAT DESTROYS YOUR LIFE!!!!!
To write, discuss and vote on ALEC "model Legislation"
THAT DESTROYS OUR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC,
REPRESENTATION OF/BY/FOR THE PEOPLE!!!
How much does it cost for corporations to have private, secretive, unregulated meetings with YOUR American Legislative Exchange Council legislator?
WELL....................
WELL....................
One time payola
$15,000 - put your logo on the hotel room keys
$50,000 - for the incoming chairs reception
$15,000 - for lanyards for the name badges
$15,000 - for lanyards for the name badges
$15,000 - for meeting bags
$10,000 - Sponsor Internet in the Rooms -
$105,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
General Sponsorship – President Level ($100,000)
$200,000 TOTALFigure a minimum of 12 of these
$40,000 to sponsor a workshop
$480,000 TOTAL
Figure 10 each of these:
For the conference
Gold Sponsor - $100,000
Silver Sponsor - $50,000
Silver Sponsor - $50,000
Bronze Sponsor - $25.000
Director - $10,000
$1,850,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
Illinois
Welcome Reception – Gold Sponsor ($100,000)
Illinois Welcome Reception – Silver Sponsor ($50,000, probably - not listed)
Illinois Welcome Reception – Bronze Sponsor ($25,000)
Illinois Welcome Reception – Silver Sponsor ($50,000, probably - not listed)
Illinois Welcome Reception – Bronze Sponsor ($25,000)
$250,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
Wow! (must be a NICE reception)
Leadership Reception - $100,000
$100,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
Chairman's Reception - $25,000
$50,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
Board Reception - $10,000
$20,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
A couple of these
Award Honoree Reception - $20,000
$40,000 TOTAL
A couple of these
Exhibit Hall Reception - $10,000
$20,000 TOTAL
International Reception – $30,000
$60,000 TOTAL
Six of these
Refreshment Breaks - $5,000
$30,000 TOTAL
Three of these
Luncheon Sponsor - $50,000
$150,000 TOTAL
$3,355,000 TOTAL So Far
PLUS
500 past and present ALEC members
On full scholarship
Registration paid for
Luxurious accommodations paid for
Airfare paid for
Parking paid for
$1,050,000 TOTAL
$4,405,000.00 TOTAL So Far
PRIVATE Lobbyist Sponsorship"State Night" Parties
$4,000 - $8,000 for each state - 50 states
$200,000 TOTAL - MINIMUM
$4,605,000.00 TOTAL So Far
Exhibitors (30)
$1,500 a piece
$45,000 TOTAL
$4,650,000.00 TOTAL So Far
PLUS
$4,000 - $8,000 for each state - 50 states
$200,000 TOTAL - MINIMUM
$4,605,000.00 TOTAL So Far
Exhibitors (30)
$1,500 a piece
$45,000 TOTAL
$4,650,000.00 TOTAL So Far
PLUS
All paid for with Corporate Sponsorships
Some corporations must have already picked up the tab for
the
Leadership Dinner
Breakfasts (3)
Awards Banquet Reception
Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award Banquet
40th Anniversary Dance and Reception
40th Anniversary Opening Reception
Task Force Reception
Founders Lunch
Multiple Hospitality Suites
The Kiddie Kongress
where they brainwash the kids
and the parents are NOT allowed to visit - note below from previous years.
"ACCENT on Children's Arrangements, Inc. will provide exciting children's programs for the ALEC 2011 annual meeting. The children and young adults in the program will be entertained and cared for all day with activities tailored to meet their needs. Please note that these programs are for children only. Parents and/or caretakers are not allowed to accompany the child(ren) in the Activity Center or the off-site Youth Tours. American Legislative Exchange Council can offer parents a safe and secure, child-pleasing and educational experience for their children."
The Kiddie Kongress
where they brainwash the kids
and the parents are NOT allowed to visit - note below from previous years.
"ACCENT on Children's Arrangements, Inc. will provide exciting children's programs for the ALEC 2011 annual meeting. The children and young adults in the program will be entertained and cared for all day with activities tailored to meet their needs. Please note that these programs are for children only. Parents and/or caretakers are not allowed to accompany the child(ren) in the Activity Center or the off-site Youth Tours. American Legislative Exchange Council can offer parents a safe and secure, child-pleasing and educational experience for their children."
"Educational Experience" - training Koch lobbyists at the ALEC Kiddie Kongress
PLUS
ALL PAID FOR BY CORPORATIONS
If they replicate the
1998 Chicago
Annual Meeting
ALEC Family Night Extravaganza at the Chicago Navy Pier
500 past and present ALEC meetings – their spouses and
children
Mixed Golf Tournament
Tennis Round-Robin Tournament and Clinic
Shooting Sports Event
Chicago
Air & Water Show
AND, oh yes -
The Cigar Reception
AND, oh yes -
The Cigar Reception
Who is going to sponsor
THE PROTESTORS????
See you in Chicago!!!!
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