Wisconsin State PAC & Conduit 2024 Fundraising Toolkit

Introduction

Thank you for your leadership in the Wisconsin Hospitals PAC & Conduit and for considering to launch your own fundraising campaign. We look forward to partnering with you in this effort to strengthen Wisconsin Hospitals’ support of candidates who value high-quality health care in Wisconsin.

Whether you want to host an event (in-person or virtual) or reach out person-to-person this toolkit has the information, tips, and resources you need to garner support, coming together to elect candidates who understand our Wisconsin hospital issues.

This packet contains the following information:

• An overview of the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit, their purpose, and the difference between the two vehicles.

• A summary of fundraising restrictions that are unique to hospitals in accordance to IRS, 501(c)(3) regulations.

• Seven Steps to Successful Fundraising, tips for ensuring a successful fundraising campaign.

• Information and tools to support your fundraising efforts.

Lastly, please note we are available to support your efforts every step of the way. No matter the approach, we can help get it done. That includes, mailings, follow-up communication, event planning, and tracking. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like support in your launch, do not hesitate to contact either of us.

Thank you,

Kari Hofer Vice President, External Affairs

Wisconsin Hospital Association

608-268-1816

khofer@wha.org

Nora Statsick Political Affairs Consultant

Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit

608-239-4535

nstatsick@wha.org

WHYSUPPORT

Decisions made by our elected officials impact patients, families, and hospitals.

Working together, hospital and health system leaders and employees can help elect lawmakers who will guide policy conversations that affect the health of Wisconsinites across the state.

The Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit are vehicles created by the Wisconsin Hospital Association to enable individuals to join together to contribute dollars to support candidates for state office - whether Democrat or Republican - who understand and value hospitals and their impact to the communities they serve. WH State PAC & Conduit is the cornerstone of hospital advocacy that amplifies the voice of our community.

WHStatePAC&ConduitFAQs

What are the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit?

The Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit are vehicles through which individuals who care about their hospitals and want to sow the seeds now for future legislative successes in Wisconsin's Capitol can contribute dollars to support candidate campaigns.

Why should I care about the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit?

Our elected officials in Wisconsin's Capitol make decisions that affect the quality, cost, and availability of health care in Wisconsin hospitals. Electing well-informed, knowledgeable officials helps drive positive health care policy in Wisconsin in the future. Candidates need contributions from civic-minded and knowledgeable citizens like you to help get their messages to the voters and to run an issues-oriented campaign. Contributing to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit can help elect individuals to state office who understand the role of hospitals in their communities.

Who may contribute to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit?

Anyone! This includes hospital executives, senior managers, medical staff, nurses, trustees, volunteers, and anyone who wants to join together to help support candidates for state office - whether Democrat or Republican - who understand and value hospitals and their impact to the communities they serve.

How much can I give to a particular candidate?

The limits vary. For a state Representative - $1,000 per two year term; for a state Senator - $2,000 per four year term; for a Governor - $20,000 per four year term. For a complete list of contribution limits, contact Nora Statsick at 608-239-4535.

Are there any reporting requirements for me?

WHA will file all state required reports for all contributions to candidates and committees made from the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC or your Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit account. The state requires PACs and Conduit to include in their reports certain contributor information (e.g., name, address, employer, title). You will be asked to provide that information with your contribution.

What can I do to promote the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit?

Individuals are encouraged to contribute to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit, and to individually encourage others to contribute as well. While individuals may undertake fundraising for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit, state and federal regulations prohibit not-for-profit hospitals from engaging in political fundraising activities. Be sure to read “Seven Steps to Successful Fundraising” and “Fundraising Restrictions” in this toolkit before you begin your individual fundraising efforts.

TWOWAYSTOPARTICIPATE

Wisconsin Hospitals PAC vs. Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit

Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC

A PAC is a vehicle to which individuals can make voluntary political contributions. Contributions to a PAC are pooled together to support the campaigns of candidates who understand Wisconsin hospitals.

Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit

A conduit is another vehicle through which individuals can make voluntary political contributions. Unlike a PAC, individuals who contribute to a conduit account retain control over which candidates receive those dollars. Once an individual has money in his/her conduit account, the individual can then contribute those dollars to candidates and committees of his/her choice.

• No decisions to make, just contribute and support the cause.

• Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC decides which candidates and committees to collectively support.

• Contributions are not personally identified in the contribution to the candidate campaign.

• YOU decide where your money goes.

• You receive 100% recognition for your contribution from the candidate or committee.

• Wisconsin Hospitals, as the industry, also receives recognition.

Candidates Who Value Hospitals

Candidates Who Value Hospitals

Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit

Wisconsin Hospitals PAC

PoliticalContributionsMadeSimple!

To simplify the contribution process, you can make a single contribution to your personal conduit account and authorize some or all of your contribution to go to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC. For contributions under $250, we suggest designating 100% and for those $250 or more we suggest designating 25% of your contribution to the PAC.

Remember: Contributions can be submitted securely online with a credit card at www.whconduit.com.

OURCONTRIBUTORS

**See the list of last year’s contributors in the 2023 Annual Report, in the “Sample Materials” section.

How much should I contribute?

Suggested contribution levels are listed below. These are only suggestions; all contributions are gratefully accepted.

• $50 $499 for Staff and Volunteers

• $500 $999 for Managers and Directors

• $1,000 $1,499 for Executives

• $1,500 and up for CEOs and other Leaders

 Contributors at this level become Donor Club Members and receive a premium gift and invitations to member events.

Set-up a Recurring Contribution

Individuals can choose to spread out their annual contribution by setting up a recurring weekly, monthly, or quarterly contribution. Recurring contributions can easily be stopped and restarted. About 25% of contributors participate with a recurring contribution.

For example:

SevenStepstoSuccessfulFundraising

Individual leaders must take the initiative to ensure a successful fundraising year for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit. Following these steps will help.

1. Lead by Example. Show your support and commitment by making your personal contribution early to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and/or Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit. www.whconduit.com.

2. Set your goal. Your goal will be specific to what you are able to do. There are many factors that play into setting your goal, such as past giving, size, and outreach capacity.

3. Assemble your list. Start with past supporters, they know the drill. Next, target new donors who are likely to get involved.

4. Understand the fundraising restrictions. Remember the use of hospital resources to support political campaign activities, including political fundraising, is prohibited. See the primer on the following page for help.

5. Develop a personal strategy. A customized approach, whether it be sending out letters or hosting an event, will make all the difference. You know your audience. Speak to them in a way they will best receive the message.

6. Create a timeline. Planning out your fundraising efforts will make sure everything is on track and goals are met in time to use the funds usefully.

7. Execute and follow up. Fundraising is not rocket science, it’s about persistence. You don’t know if they’ll give unless you ask.

RULESOFTHEROAD

Hospitalsareprohibitedfromparticipatinginpoliticalcampaigns…

…Butindividuals,intheirindividualcapacity, canparticipateinpoliticalcampaigns .

A hospital CEO or other leadership may participate in the WH State PAC & Conduit fundraising drive and activities by:

 Making personal contributions.

 Informing the hospital board of directors, medical staff and administrative/management staff during non -business hours, and using personal phone or e-mail, that WH State PAC & Conduit is worthy of their support. WH State PAC & Conduit materials may be distributed at this time.

 Distributing WH State PAC & Conduit PAC materials by mail using WH State PAC & Conduit letterhead, envelopes and postage.

 Attending WH State PAC & Conduit-sponsored activities and events during personal time.

 Solicitor should use personal or WH State PAC & Conduit stationery, personal cell or home phones, and personal e-mails. The use of hospital e-mail, phone systems, time, supplies, letterhead or stationery is not permitted for solicitation purposes.

 Use of hospital facilities, except to the extent that other private organizations have access to similar use, is not permitted. For example, if a room at the hospital is available for public use, it is permissible to hold a WH State PAC & Conduit meeting in that room, but not during employees’ work hours.

 Do not make WH State PAC & Conduit solicitations an agenda item for official staff meetings or other hospital functions.

 Do not make WH State PAC & Conduit participation part of an individual’s job responsibilities, and do not suggest that WH State PAC & Conduit contributions are tied to performance evaluations or responsibilities. WH State PAC & Conduit participation either as a coordinator or a donor is completely voluntary.

 Keep the lines clear between actions taken as a non-profit hospital leader, and WH State PAC & Conduit activities. They must be completely separate.

The IRS also has a website for 501(c)(3) charities that provides guidance and FAQs regarding the prohibition on political campaign activity. That website is: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501c3-tax-exemptorganizations

Although the IRS 501(c)(3) restrictions do not apply to for-profit health care organizations, various state and federal campaign financing regulations may

GETSTARTED

You’ve decided to launch a fundraising campaign for the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit great! This toolkit is your resource designed to walk you through the process.

To begin, decide: Do you want to send a letter/email or host an event?

Send a letter or Email:

Sending a letter is quick way to reach out to a large group of people, especially if they are spread out across the state.

 Use the letter template provided as a starting point, personalize before sending.

 Include a copy of the WI PAC & Conduit brochure.

 Be sure to include the link or QR code for submitting contributions online: www.whconduit.com

 Mail yourself OR send the components to us and we’ll compile, stuff, and mail for you!

Host an Event (In-person or Virtual):

Hosting an event is a great way to educate those new to political giving on the program and the importance of participating.

Events are held outside of business hours, such as 5:00 6:30 PM at a venue or private residence or via MS Teams, if virtual. WHA Staff facilitate the event with a presentation on the PAC & Conduit, explain the differences between the two and make the pitch for why it’s important to participate.

 Work with WHA Staff to pick a date, give at least two weeks lead time for planning.

 Tell people about the event.

 Let WHA Staff handle the rest invites, follow-up, logistics, etc.

Let Us Do The Work

We are not only your resource, but also your assistant in this effort.

Contact Kari Hofer at 608-268-1816 or khofer@wha.org to guide you through the process and help you every step of the way.

MaterialsEnclosed

Please find the following sample campaign materials enclosed. We will work with you to both determine which materials will fork best for your campaign, but will also work with you to customize the materials to your preference.

1. Sample Fundraising Letter

2. Sample Fundraising Event Invitation

3. Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Brochure (tri-fold)

4. “Why is it important to engage” - One pager

5. 2023 Annual Report

6. Contribution Form

7. WH Conduit Disbursement Instructions

From the Desk of <Your Name>

**SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER**

Dear ___________,

I am writing to ask you to join me and hundreds of our peers in making a contribution to the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit and/or Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC, as we continue to our efforts to move Wisconsin’s high value, high quality health care system forward.

Each year, individuals like you and me who value and care about health care in Wisconsin have come together to contribute to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and Conduit. We know that electing knowledgeable legislators to state office who also value our health care system is absolutely essential.

A strong collective political voice could not be more important than it is now. Interest groups from many disciplines work to have their voice heard, and hospitals and health systems need to be at the forefront of the debate.

Support STATE Candidates Who Value Hospitals and Health Systems.

Make your 2024 personal contribution today!

Scan the code to contribute online.

Campaigning is an ongoing, year-round process not just during Election years. There are dozens of opportunities to support Democrats and Republicans alike through various events, several of which WHA organizes specifically for Wisconsin health care advocates. These events are supported generously by individuals through both the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC and the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit, but participation is key.

If you have contributed in the past, thank you! Together, we can help support candidates for state office who understand the role of hospitals and health systems in Wisconsin.

Any contribution is appreciated. Your personal contribution, along with contributions from hundreds of our peers, is an important way that you can help Wisconsin continue to advance policy that enables you and Wisconsin hospitals to deliver the best health care in the nation!

Funds can be designated to the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit, where you direct which campaigns receive your dollars. Or you can contribute to the Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC where funds are pooled together with others and used to support candidate campaigns, host fundraising events, and more.

Please consider making a personal contribution this year Contributions can be submitted online at www.whconduit.com, or if you would like to contribute over the phone or have any questions, you can contact WHA’s Kari Hofer directly at 608-268-1816 or khofer@wha.org.

It is important to emphasize that whether you choose to participate is entirely up to you and will not impact your employment. Contributions are not tax-deductible.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely, INSERT NAME

What are the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit & Wisconsin Hospitals PAC?

The Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit and the Wisconsin Hospitals Political Action Committee (PAC) are vehicles administered by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) through which individuals who care about their hospitals and the patients they serve can contribute to candidates who understand their mission.

Why should I contribute?

Contributing to the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit and Wisconsin Hospitals PAC can help elect individuals who understand the role of hospitals in providing vital care to all patients across Wisconsin.

Knowledgeable officials help drive positive health care policy in Wisconsin and contributions from civic-minded and knowledgeable citizens, like you, help them run an issues-oriented campaign and get their message to the voters.

Everyone’s contribution, large or small, is important!

Thank you very much for your support of the Wisconsin Hospitals political advocacy funds, if you would like to learn more about legislative advocacy, contact Kari Hofer at 608-274-1820 for information about WHA’s HEAT grassroots program.

What is the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit?

A conduit is a vehicle through which individuals can make voluntary political contributions. Unlike a PAC, individuals who contribute to a conduit account retain control over which candidates or committees receive those dollars. Make it your habit to make your contributions to local candidate campaigns through your Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit account rather than through a personal check directly to the campaign. When you make a contribution to a candidate through the Conduit, your contribution is accompanied by a letter on Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit letterhead that specifically states your name and contribution amount, along with your employer’s name, and the candidate will report the contribution as an individual contribution from you personally. Also, if you would like to attend a local candidate event with your contribution check from your Conduit account, the Conduit can mail the check and letter to you to deliver at the local event.

What is the Wisconsin Hospitals PAC?

A Political Action Committee (PAC) is a fund to which individuals can make voluntary political contributions. Contributions to a PAC are pooled together to support the campaigns of state candidates who understand Wisconsin hospitals. The Wisconsin Hospitals PAC gives to both Democrats and Republicans. Because the PAC also plays an important role we suggest designating a portion of your Conduit contribution go to the PAC.

How do I contribute?

Complete the attached form.

While there are two funds (the Conduit or the PAC) to contribute to, you do not need to make two separate contributions. Make your contribution to the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit and then designate a portion to the Wisconsin Hospitals PAC.

Send the completed form and payment to: Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit and PAC 5510 Research Park Dr, Ste. 200 Fitchburg, WI 53711

Want to Contribute Online?

Make a secure contribution with your personal credit card at www.whconduit.com. You may also set up installment contributions online with your credit card to make it more affordable.

Giving Made Simple

You can make a single contribution to your conduit account and authorize some of your contribution to go to the Wisconsin Hospitals PAC. For contributions under $250, we suggest designating 100% of your contribution to the PAC, and for those $250 or more we suggest designating 10% of your contribution to the PAC.

How much should I contribute?

Suggested contribution levels are listed below. These are only suggestions; all contributions are gratefully accepted.

$50 - $499 for staff and volunteers

$500 - $999 for managers and directors

$1,000 - $1,499 for executives

$1,500 & up for CEOs and other leaders Contributors at this level become Platinum Club Members and receive a premium gift and invitations to member events. All contributions are voluntary.

Questions?

Contact Nora Statsick at 608-239-4535 or Kari Hofer at 608-274-1820.

Contributions are not tax deductible The decision to contribute is voluntary and cannot affect the status, terms or conditions of employment.

Contributions are voluntary and must be in the form of a personal check or personal credit card Corporate contributions are not allowed Wisconsin Hospitals PAC information authorized and paid for by Wisconsin Hospitals PAC, Brian Potter, Treasurer

Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit and PAC

Please complete all of the following information:

(First

to include so we may contact you regarding your conduit account with opportunities where you may want to release your funds

Address)

City/State/ZIP)

Email) (Work Phone)

Enclosed is my Conduit contribution for $

Make a personal check payable to: Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit

And/Or my Wisconsin Hospitals (State) PAC* contribution:

I authorize $ of my Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit contribution to go to the Wisconsin Hospitals (State) PAC*

Want to contribute by Credit Card?

To make a credit card contribution, please visit: www.whconduit.com

Or call Nora Statsick at 608-239-4535 or Kari Hofer at 608-274-1820.

*The Wisconsin Hospitals PAC is not the WHA Federal PAC If you have questions, contact Kari Hofer at 608-274-1820.

WisconsinHospitals

StatePAC&Conduit

Whyisitimportanttoengage?

TheWisconsinHospitalsStatePAC&Conduitisanimportantadvocacytoolfor thosewhosupportWisconsinhospitalsandhealthsystems.

Ourpurposeistohelpelectstatecandidateswhovalueastronghealthcare systeminWisconsinthatresultsinhealthiercommunities.

Hospitalsaresignificantlyimpactedbyelectedofficials. Fundingcutsthreatenhospitalsandhealthsystemsacrossthecountry. IsWisconsinnext?

“Medicaid cuts threaten financially vulnerable rural hospitals” Alaska Journal

“Missouri’s children’s hospitals could see $140 million cut in Medicaid funding” Kansas City Star

“Citing reduced Medicaid reimbursements, Mercy Health [Missouri] announces layoffs” Springfield News-Leader

“Hospitals would take $171 million-plus hit in vetoes of health spending," Crain’s Detroit

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“Hospitals, nursing homes face another Medicaid cut during pandemic” Newsday

“How to Fix a $6.1 Billion Budget Hole? Attack Health Care Spending” New York Times

“Lawmakers compromise on overall Medicaid reimbursement for lighter cuts to ‘safety net’ hospitals” Tampa Bay Times

“Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee Approves Strong Investments in Wisconsin Hospitals, Primary Care Providers, and Health Care Workforce”

WHA Valued Voice Newsletter (June 22, 2023)

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Manyinterestgroupsfromallindustries participateinthepoliticalprocessandsupporters ofhospitalsandhealthsystemsneedtoaswell.

WhatisaPoliticalActionCommittee(PAC)? WhatisaConduit?

TheWHStatePAC&Conduitsendsapowerfulmessageofunityonbehalfofthosewhosupporthospitalsand healthsystemsbyprovidingcontributorstwovehiclesinwhichtoparticipate.

Nodecisionstomake,justcontributeandsupportthe cause.

WisconsinHospitalsStatePACdecideswhich candidatesandcommitteestocollectivelysupport. Contributionsarenotpersonallyidentifiedinthe contributiontothecandidatecampaign.

YOUdecidewhereyourmoneygoes. Youreceive100%recognitionforyourcontribution fromthecandidateorcommittee.

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Wisconsin Hospitals PACWisconsin Hospitals Conduit

Contributors ranging from $12,500 + (Leaders Circle)

Borgerding, Eric & Dana Wisconsin Hospital Association

Size, Tim & Pat Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Contributors ranging from $7,500 to $12,499 (Leaders Circle)

Rathgaber, Scott Bellin Gundersen Health System

Skogsbergh, Jim Advocate Health

Contributors ranging from $5,000 to $7,499 (Leaders Circle)

Anderson, Sue SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Heywood, Matt Aspirus Health

Jacobson, Catherine A. Froedtert Health

Kammer, Peter The Kammer Group

Kaplan, Alan UW Health

Killoran, Carrie Aurora Sinai Medical Center

Olson, David & Alig, Joanne Froedtert Health & Wisconsin Hospital Assoc.

Troy, Peggy Children’s Wisconsin

Turney, Susan Marshfield Clinic Health System

Contributors ranging from $3,000 to $4,999 (Platinum Club)

Andrabi, Imran ThedaCare

Bahr, Jeffrey Advocate Health

Boatwright, Damond Hospital Sisters Health System

Chopra, Praveen Gundersen Health System

Farrell, William Gundersen Health System

Frazier, Michelle Aurora West Allis Medical Center

Harding, Edward Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area

Hanus, Andrew Advocate Health

Jolley, Dennis UW Health

Kachelski, Joe Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network

Lewis, Caren SSM Health Wisconsin, Inc.

Lewis, Gordon Burnett Medical Center

Natzke, Ryan Marshfield Clinic Health System

O’Brien, Kyle & Laura Wisconsin Hospital Association

Potter, Brian Wisconsin Hospital Association

Russell, John Prairie Ridge Health

Santulli, William Advocate Health

Stanford, Matthew Wisconsin Hospital Association

Turner, Scott Children’s Wisconsin

Van Meeteren, Robert Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Wallace, Michael Fort HealthCare

Woleske, Chris Bellin Health

Zenk, Ann Wisconsin Hospital Association

Contributors ranging from $2,000 to $2,999 (Gold Club)

Aulik, Juli UW Health

Bard, Jeffrey Advocate Health

Brenton, Stephen Froedtert Health

Gutzeit, Michael Children’s Wisconsin

Hartberg, David Vernon Memorial Healthcare

Hoelter, Jon Wisconsin Hospital Association

Hofer, Karoline Wisconsin Hospital Association

Kowalski, Todd Gundersen Health System

Leitch, Laura Wisconsin Hospital Association

Marquardt, Amy Froedtert Health

McCawley, Tom Beloit Health System

McKevett, Timothy Beloit Health System (System)

Newson, Reginald Ascension Wisconsin

Potts, Dennis Advocate Health

Pustina, Karl Upland Hills Health

Rohrbach, Dan Southwest Health

Schimmers, Heather Gundersen Health System

Schnedler, Lisa & Harold Upland Hills Health

Schulze, Connie UW Health

Tesfasilassie, Dawit SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Contributors ranging from $1,500 to $1,999 (Gold Club)

Allen, Patricia Hospital Sisters Health System

Andersen, LeAnne Gundersen Health System

Arquilla, Tom ThedaCare

Augsburger, Marc Edgerton Hospital and Health Services

Baenen, Sharla Bellin Health

Basilotto, Steve Froedtert Health

Bauer, Jessica Aurora Medical Center in Washington County

Beirl, Luke Hayward Area Memorial Hospital

Bergmann, Michael Ascension Wisconsin

Bintz, Marilu Gundersen Health System

Bird, James Beloit Health System (System)

Birschbach, Nancy SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

Bloch, Jodi Children’s Wisconsin

Charlier, Brian Hospital Sisters Health System

Cox, Sharon Beloit Health System (System)

Cronrath, Corey Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Curran-Meuli, Jane SSM Health Monroe Clinic

DeGroot, Daniel Stoughton Health

Erdmann, Bryan Bellin Gundersen Health System

Ericson, Allen Froedtert & MCW - Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Flannery, Robert UW Health

Franklin, Nathan & Beth Bellin Gundersen Health System

Franta, Amy SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Gisi, Dale ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton

Harton, Lisa Bellin & Gundersen Health System

Hauser, Andrea Gundersen Health System

Jackson, Daniel Ascension Wisconsin

Just, Lisa Advocate Health

Kinney, Aric Advocate Health

Larson, Leigh Ann Wisconsin Hospital Association

Levin, Jeremy Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Mattson, Krister Gundersen Health System

Micka, Michelle Bellin Gundersen Health System

Miller, Thomas Advocate Health

Mueller, Jennifer WHA Information Center

Pederson, Eilidh Western Wisconsin Health

Roesler, Bruce The Richland Hospital, Inc.

Rudquist, Debra Amery Hospital & Clinic

Sanders, Michael 1100 Partners

Schafer, Michael Spooner Health System

Tector, Leslie Children’s Wisconsin - Milwaukee Hospital

Thornton, Eric SSM Health - St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital

Thurmer, DeAnn SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital

Timberlake, Karen Children’s Wisconsin

Vandenhouten, Peter Bellin Health

Van Den Heuvel, Paul ThedaCare

Waala, Shelly Froedtert Health

Werner, Andrea Bellin Hospital

Woltman, Meghan Advocate Health

Wolters, Brad Marshfield Clinic Health System

Contributors ranging from $1,000 to $1,499

Burns, Nicole Schreiber GR Group

Busch, Rebecca Spooner Health System

Chaloner, Robert Marshfield Clinic Health System

Early, Annie Schreiber GR Group

Ermert, George Schreiber GR Group

Flett, Will ThedaCare

Foster, Angelia

Hanselman, Matthew

Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam

Ascension Wisconsin

Hoerneman, Brian Marshfield Clinic Health System

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Contributors ranging from $1,000 to $1,499 (continued)

Hoglund, Krista Marshfield Clinic Health System

Larson, Margaret Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus

Lawrence, Dena SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Little, Steve Holy Family Memorial, Inc.

McManmon, Kristin Ascension Wisconsin

McNally, Maureen Froedtert Health

Miller, Clint Spooner Health System

Nondorf, Kyle SSM - St. Mary’s Hospital Madison

Peterson, Doug AdventHealth Durand

Punzenberger, Lindsay Children’s Wisconsin - Milwaukee Hospital

Schmidtke, Holly Aurora West Allis Medical Center

Selvick, Carl Black River Memorial Hospital

Shepherd, Jeremey Schreiber GR Group

Small, Jessica Aurora Health Care - Kettle Moraine Region

Sprecher, Lon Consultant

Waldoch, Tim Ascension Wisconsin

Walsh, Kenneth Schreiber GR Group

Contributors ranging from $500 to $999

Albrecht, Rachel Gunderson Health Systems

Allen, Nadine Wisconsin Hospital Association

Balacek, Patricia Gundersen Health System

Bass, Robert Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Borchert, Barry Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Braudt, Theresa Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics

Craig, Jason HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital

Crespin, Matt Children’s Wisconsin - Milwaukee Hospital

Daly, Derek Tomah Health

Detterman, Lynn ThedaCare

Egle, Marcia Wisconsin Hospital Association

Elfner, Christopher Bellin Health

Engels, Melanie Froedtert Health

Gapko, Dawn Aspirus Stanley Hospital

Havens, Sarah Gundersen Health System

Horner, Andrea Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

Iroegbu, Nkemakolam Aurora Health Care

Jack, Shannon Indianhead Medical Center

Kirschbaum, Tom SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Klebe, Samantha Marshfield Clinic Health System

Kneiser, Patti Froedtert Health

Lechnir, Tina Gundersen Health System

Lerch, Shawn Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Lux, Teri Froedtert & MCW - Froedtert Hospital

Massey, Steven Westfields Hospital

Matzke, Wayne Retired

McKee, Michael Gundersen Health System

Mumm, Dan Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

Neikirk, Jon Froedtert Health

Nelson, James Fort HealthCare

Ohl, Andrew Ascension Wisconsin

Olson, Joni Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics

Owens, Donna Ascension Wisconsin

Palmberg, Robert Gundersen Health System

Porter, Kay SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Prise, Eric Tomah Health

Redman-Schell, Jennifer Aspirus, Inc.

Rhodes, Tara SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Roundy, Ann Prairie Ridge Health

Rude, Nels

The Kammer Group

Sautebin, Michael Marshfield Clinic Health System

Schattschneider, Tami SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

Schmidt, Brad SSM - St. Mary’s Madison

Schuster, Kraig Gundersen Health System

Schwartz, Ian Froedtert Health

Sczygelski, Sidney Aspirus, Inc.

Seeboth, Bethany Froedtert & MCW - Froedtert Hospital

Selle, Justin HSHS - St. Nicholas Hospital

Smith, Erika Froedtert Health

Smith, Robert Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Statsick, Nora Wisconsin Hospital Association

Storey, Andre

Ascension Columbia

Sullivan, Heather SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

Thompson, Mark S. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton

Timm, Megan SSM - St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital

Tooke, Dori Advocate Health

Tucker, Jeffrey Marshfield Clinic Health System

Tunis, Jeremy Miramont Behavioral Health

Van Pelt, Ben SSM Health - Wisconsin, Inc.

Veeser, Thomas Froedtert Health

Vergos, Katherine SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

Wicklander, Jeffrey Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Williams, Janice WHA Information Center

Contributors ranging from $1 to $499

Abey, Michelle Stoughton Health

Ambord, Hannet Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Anderson, Sandy Consultant

Brabant, Chris HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital

Bauman, Jan Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics

Bunten, Sherry Aspirus Langlade Hospital

Cardinal, Lori SSM Health - St. Agnes Hospital

Chelmowski, Mark Aurora Medical Center in Grafton

Competente, Brian WHA Information Center

Craig, Chad Ascension

Culotta, Jennifer SSM Health - St. Clare Hospital Baraboo

Cypher, Sarah Froedtert Health

Dermer, Nicole Ascension Wisconsin

Drone, Kim Wisconsin Hospital Association

Dux, Lawrence Froedtert Health

Ferrigno, Sandie SSM Health - St. Mary’s Hospital Madison

Field, Teresa Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Fleuette, Laurie Wisconsin Hospital Association

Frombach, Jacquelyn Marshfield Clinic Health System

Gill, Nicole SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital

Groenewold, Jacob Froedtert Health

Hack, Tyler Aspirus, Inc.

Hanaman, Alison Edgerton Hospital and Health Services

Herbst, Amy Children’s Hospital - Milwaukee

Hermel, Cindy Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Hermes, Amy Stoughton Health

Hermes, Mary Stoughton Health

Hoeffler, Heather Ascension Wisconsin

Horvath, Joanne Rogers Behavioral Health

Kelsey-Foley, Kathy Aspirus, Inc.

Kumar, Punit SSM Health

Lee, Don Ascension Wisconsin

Lindwall, Jill Wisconsin Hospital Association

Livingston Thompson, Jennifer Mayo Clinic Health System

Maggio, Jennifer Advocate Health

Mance, Jennifer Children’s Hospital - Milwaukee

Matuszewski, Jonathon Ascension Wisconsin

Mayer, Quentin ThedaCare

Mays, Laura Stoughton Health

McCoic, Kristie Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics

Miller, Esteban Black River Memorial Hospital

Molaska, Jan Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Moore, Elizabeth The Richland Hospital, Inc.

Moorman, Jason

Ascension Wisconsin

Murphy, Kayla SSM Health Wisconsin, Inc.

Natzke, Kristin Marshfield Clinic Health System

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Contributors ranging from $1 to $499 (continued)

Neville, Ryan Marshfield Medical Center - Weston

Pasard, Gail SSM Health Wisconsin, Inc.

Peck, Lori Aspirus, Inc.

Penovich, Carrie Aurora Medical Center - Manitowoc County

Preston, Lindsey Gundersen Medical Foundation

Pritchett, Jenny WHA Information Center

Quinn, Melissa Bellin Health

Scambler, Heather WHA Information Center

Schmitz, Christopher Stoughton Health

Scrobel, Amy Froedtert Health

Serota, Steven Froedtert Health

Shannon, Christina Froedtert Health

Skibba, Lisa Aspirus Health

Stamas, Peter Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus

Statz, Darrell Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Stephens, Brian Door County Medical Center

Sterns, Brian ThedaCare

Tapper, Joy Milwaukee Health Care Partnership

Theiler, Teresa Aspirus, Inc.

Tincher, Pat Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Tischer, Jesse Aspirus Health

Trinkner, Steve Wisconsin Hospital Association

Vandenberg, Dawn SSM

Walker, Jenna ThedaCare

Wymelenberg, Tracy Ascension Wisconsin

Wysocki, Scott SSM Health - St. Clare Hospital Baraboo

Young, Hannah Prairie Ridge Health

Peck, Lori Aspirus, Inc.

Preston, Lindsey Gundersen Medical Foundation

Quinn, Melissa Bellin Health

Scambler, Heather WHA Information Center

Schmitz, Christopher Stoughton Health

Scrobel, Amy Froedtert Health

Serota, Steven Froedtert Health

Shannon, Christina Froedtert Health

Skibba, Lisa Aspirus Health

Stamas, Peter Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus

Statz, Darrell Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Stephens, Brian Door County Medical Center

Sterns, Brian ThedaCare

Tapper, Joy Milwaukee Health Care Partnership

Theiler, Teresa Aspirus, Inc.

Tincher, Pat Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Tischer, Jesse Aspirus Health

Trinkner, Steve Wisconsin Hospital Association

Wymelenberg, Tracy Ascension Wisconsin

Wysocki, Scott SSM Health - St. Clare Hospital Baraboo

Young, Hannah Prairie Ridge Health

12/05/2022

Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit

2024 Contribution Form

Thank you for your generous support!

Please complete this form to submit your contribution:

Contributor Information

NAME (LAST, FIRST)

STREET ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

EMPLOYER

Contribution Description

CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT

CONTRIBUTION

CONTRIBUTION

CREDIT CARD NUMBER

NOTES

For more information, contact:

Nora Statsick

Political Consultant

Email: nstatsick@wha.org

Call/text: 608-238-4335

Kari

Hofer

VP, External Affairs

Email: khofer@wha.org

Call/text: 608-358-4054

5510 Research Park Drive, Suite 200 Fitchburg, WI 53711

www.whconduit.com

Disbursement Instructions

How to request a disbursement from your Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit Account

By contributing to the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit, you decide when and where to disburse your funds. Follow these simple steps to easily make a disbursement to the candidate of your choosing.

Step 1: Verify you have personal funds in your Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit account. Check your balance at anytime by contacting Nora Statsick.

Replenish your funds by making a personal contribution to the Wisconsin Hospitals Conduit

Scan the QR code below to visit whconduit.com.

Step 2: Identify the Wisconsin candidate(s) you would like to contribute to:

Federal Candidates (U.S. Senate, Congressional)

State Candidates (Governor, Attorney General, State Senate, State Assembly, etc.)

Local Candidates (Mayor, City Council, etc )

Step 3: Request your disbursement.

Contact Nora Statsick by email, phone or text with the name of candidate and the amount you'd like to contribute. WHA will take care of ensuring the contribution makes it to the candidate's campaign timely.

Pro Tip: Make a personal contribution and direct a disbursement at the same time. When making a contribution online, you can easily direct all or a portion of your funds to a candidate simultaneously by including the name of the candidate and the disbursement amount in the "Special Instructions" field of the online contribution form.

For more information, contact:

Nora Statsick Political Consultant

Email: nstatsick@wha.org

608-238-4335

Kari Hofer VP, External Affairs

Email: khofer@wha.org

NEEDMORE?

If you would like additional copies of these materials or you would like to have the materials in digital formats, we’d be happy to send to you.

CONTACTS

Kari Hofer Vice President, External Affairs

Wisconsin Hospital Association

608-268-1816

khofer@wha.org

Nora Statsick Political Affairs Consultant

Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit

608-239-4535

nstatsick@wha.org