PAC Contributions on myAANP
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT | Recorded: 2024-08-28 | Verify against current system state
Abstract¶
Demonstrates the PAC (Political Action Committee) contribution process on myAANP website. Shows one-time contribution workflow with open amount field, contribution type selection (one-time, monthly, quarterly), recognition opt-in checkbox, contribution club tiers, and credit card payment processing. Notes that recognition is stored at order level, not person level.
Key Procedures¶
- Select AANP PAC Contribution from dropdown
- Enter custom contribution amount (free-form field)
- Choose contribution type: one-time, monthly, or quarterly
- Opt-in/out for recognition (checkbox per order)
- Review contribution club tiers and legal restrictions
- Enter credit card information
- Process payment and receive confirmation email
Notable Statements¶
- 0:00:17 "This is the one-off. So let's just say that somebody wants to come in and make a contribution, one-off"
- 0:00:40 "This drop-down is always AANP PAC contribution, there's nothing else"
- 0:00:47 "This is an open free form field. We've discussed this before where they can just type in whatever they want"
- 0:01:03 "It's not selected by default and it's required"
- 0:01:21 "This currently is attached to the specific order. So this is not on the person record"
- 0:01:52 "If I do $25, I'm in the Emerald Club"
- 0:01:56 "There's no action on our side. There's no classification right now in Aptify"
- 0:02:05 "These calculations are currently being done by the PAC team with their information. They got it from reports"
- 0:02:40 "If somebody donates a $1,000 in a current year, they would then assign them to the Platinum Club"
- 0:02:43 "What does that get them? Just their name if they want to be recognized in the Platinum Club. That's it"
- 0:02:45 "You can't accept contributions aggregating up to $5,000 per calendar year"
- 0:04:03 "I cannot without a lot of red tape. I can't ask for the money back unless I do it today"
Systems & Configurations¶
Systems Mentioned¶
- myAANP (member portal)
- Aptify (backend order processing)
- Payment processor (credit card processing)
- Outlook (email receipts)
Specific Configurations¶
| Item | Value/Setting | Timestamp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution product | AANP PAC Contribution | 0:00:40 | Only option in dropdown |
| Amount field | Free-form text | 0:00:47 | Any amount accepted |
| Contribution types | One-time, Monthly, Quarterly | 0:01:00 | Required selection |
| Recognition checkbox | Per-order | 0:01:21 | Not stored on person |
| Annual contribution limit | $5,000 | 0:02:45 | Federal legal limit |
| Emerald Club threshold | $25+ | 0:01:52 | Recognition tier |
| Platinum Club threshold | $1,000+ | 0:02:40 | Per calendar year |
Credentials/Access Mentioned¶
- Production environment access for testing
- Credit card required for processing
Vendor Contacts Mentioned¶
- PAC team manages recognition club assignments manually from reports
Errors & Troubleshooting¶
- Error: Payment declined
- Cause: Incorrect CVC entered
- Resolution: Re-entered correct CVC, payment processed
- Timestamp: 0:03:47
Transcript Gaps & Quality Notes¶
- Recording in production environment with real payment ($1 test)
- Credit card entry portion paused for security
- Recording cuts off before confirmation email displayed
- Mentions membership join/renew PAC process to be shown separately
- Notes about refund restrictions for PAC contributions