b'REPRESENTATIONJAPAC Annual Fly-InOnce a year, Jewelers of Americas Political Action Committee (JAPAC), alongside a delegation of members, descend on Capitol Hill for meetings with key lawmakers. As the only PAC that supports the fine jewelry industry in Washington, D.C., the fly-in is a unique, grassroots opportunity for jewelers to have their voices heard on core legislative priorities. Since 2010, JA leadership, staff, members and our legislative counsel, Haake & Associates, have held over 500 face-to-face meetings with government representatives and Senators.Through JAPAC, individual Jewelers of America members can join with other jewelry businesses in contributing to candidates for officewithout regard to party affiliation who understand the interests of the jewelry industry. Ensuring that your business continues to thrive in the market, JAPAC can help create a position of influence on issues of importance for the retail jewelry community. 10 Visit jewelers.org/member-center to access all of your member benefits.'