RBOC is urging SCYA & PICYA clubs and members to take action right now as a decision could be made any moment:
Clubs – please go to this link to contact members of Congress, urging that they extend eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program [PPP] to our clubs and other nonprofit organizations when Congress considers the next COVID-19 emergency assistance legislation: click here
This link is to the campaign by the US Chamber of Commerce that generates contacts with legislators on this issue. Clubs can identify themselves and indicate their status [most are 501[c][7]s].
The letter emphasizes several critical points that apply to clubs: the impact the coronavirus impact is having on nonprofit organizations; that clubs contribute to the spirit and vitality of our communities; as well as the fact that clubs employ thousands of people and provide important workforce development and educational tools, economic support, and civic and cultural events.
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Individual Members \ Boaters – Individuals are urged to contact their 2 US Senators and representatives in the US House of Representatives. Key points for these contacts:
Urging that they extend eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program [PPP] to 501[c][7] clubs and other nonprofit organizations when Congress considers the next COVID-19 emergency assistance legislation.
Noting that:
The coronavirus is having a significant impact on nonprofit organizations
Clubs contribute to the spirit and vitality of our communities
Clubs employ thousands of people and provide important workforce development and educational tools, economic support, and civic and cultural events
To contact Senator Diane Feinstein: click here
To contact Senator Kamala Harris: click here
To identify and contact your representative in the US House of Representatives: click here
Thanks and please let us know if you submitted a request - just email us: rboc@rboc.org
Join us on April 30 - Learn more about our advocacy efforts on this and other key boating issues at our first RBOC & BoatUS Government Affairs Town Hall webinar on Thursday, April 30. To register [it is free]: click here