Landscape Management, November 2016
news how tos RECOMMENDER LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET November 2016 10 Issue Brief Why the industrys lobbying efforts need support W hether its the halls of Congress our state capitals or on the community level our industry is being targeted frequently Now more than ever its important for industry members be proactive on the advocacy front Effective advocacy is about building relationships and Political Action Committees PACs are perhaps the most vital tools we have to accomplish that goal PACs so important because associations like the National Association of Landscape Professionals NALP are prohibited by federal law from making political contributions to candidates for elective office Not a dime of membership dues or the operational budget can support officials or candidates To offset that limitation federal law allows for the formation of PACs but there are strict rules For example PACs must be completely funded by individual voluntary contributions PACs help provide a cohesive and unified message of what our businesses do and how we impact society as an industry In other words a PAC serves as an important way to unify landscape professionals and speak in a singular voice on vital public policy matters An organized effort representing the combined interests of an association of many like minded professionals such as what is offered by NALPPAC and other industry PACs gives us a much better chance to be heard and respected In other words decisions are more likely to be made with us and not for us so I encourage you to support the NALP PAC or another industry PAC and get involved in the decision making process Linnemann Lawn Care Landscaping touts variable control chute accessories for its zero turn mowers PHOTO linnemann lawn care landscaPing What aftermarket mower products do you prefer and why by Missy HENRiksEN The author is vp of public affairs national association of landscape Professionals nalP MArk WEhMAN OwNER bbC PROPERty MaiNtENaNCE ColChester Vt We use Oregon lawn mower blades because they are good quality blades that last and are very economical The mulching blades are great for the baggers ADAM LiNNEMANN OwNER LiNNEMaNN LawN CaRE LaNDsCaPiNg Columbia ill Qwikchute or the Advanced Chute System they keep the clippings out of beds and are safer for mowing near cars homes and people MATT hALL PREsiDENt DEEP ROOts LaNDsCaPE CONtRaCtiNg merritt island Fla We use Sta Bil Ethanol Treatment for our small engines We do Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved projects with tight deadlines so we cant have machinery fail Ethanol treatment helps prevent malfunction and ensures our guys are cutting trees much more than fixing equipment
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