Thanks to the following people for their contributions or pledges to MRA Political Action Committee from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2005. MRA PAC benefits the retail community by supporting retail-friendly candidates for state office.

For more information or to contribute, please contact MRA’s Eric Rule at 800.366.3699 or erule@retailers.com.

Benefactor ($1,000 or more)

Larry Meyer, MRA
Joe Reid, Capitol Bankcorp

Chairman' Circle ($500-$999)

Robert Berman, Furniture Express
Ron & Mary Dufina, Balsam Shop Inc.
John Godfrey, Godfrey Jewelers
James Hallan, MRA
John Mayleben, MRA
Ally Nemetz, MRA
Eric Rule, MRA
Richard Rule, Waverly Vision Center
Jean Sarasin, MRA
Mark Schrag, Seasons
Tom Scott, MRA
Joe Swanson, Target Corp

Patron ($250-$499)

Nick Alfano, Alfano' Stride Rite
Bruce Johnson, Gazelle Sports
Dave North, The Instrumental Music Store
John Parks, Gillette Publishing
Rod Phillips, Country Casuals
Burke Sage, MRA
Chris Smith, MRA
Tom Tuggle, MRA
Bob Warner, University Book Store
Jeannie Watkin, MRA

Don & Anita Baron, Baron' Window Coverings
Brett Binkley, MRA
Dianna Carey, Radio Communications, Inc.
Robert Heilman, Fort Fudge Shop, Inc.
George Huffman, Huffman' TV & Appliances, Inc.
Pat Kerwin, MRA
Ken Kowalski, MRA
James Masters, George Masters & Sons, Inc.
James Schwark, Danial Lynch Sales Company
William Spreder, Mack Alger Firestone

Contributor Club ($53-$149)

Joe Benchley, Benchley Amish Furniture
Liz Clancy, Elizabeth' Bridal Manor
Janet Lambert, Quality Crafts
Robert Winkleman, Associate Member

Dollar-a-Week Club ($52)

Ellis Berndt, Associate Member
Karlene Currie, Currie' Furniture
Don Rapson, Flying Eagle Coins & More
Leslie Therrian, United Flooring Center

Other Contributions

Raymond Dubrinsky, Associate Member
Kammy Johns, MRA
Joseph Leeming, Jack' Auto Electric Parts
Ramona Ludvigsen, Beeker Street Inc.
Eula Moredock, Associate Member
Kathleen Wilson, MRA