January 28, 2009
Dear Fellow Maryland IT Professional,

You should be proud! In 2008, you and everyone engaged averted an economic calamity by repealing the Maryland Computer Services Tax. The vision of our rallies and persistent lobbying remains fresh in the minds of Maryland’s legislators. 

Will They Try to Tax Us Again?
The top leaders in Annapolis are saying, “No new taxes.”  However, with 188 legislators involved, certainly some new taxes will be proposed.  And the State’s revenue numbers are so dismal this year, it will be difficult to balance the budget on cuts alone.  The advice from all fronts is to remain vigilant.

What's Our Game Plan?

MCSA and Maryland's tech councils are working very closely to coordinate resources and speak with one voice.

MCSA's lead lobbying team provided priceless counsel and game-changing influence during the repeal effort. They will continue to defend our interests and will alert us should any issues arise.

The single most effective thing we can do as an industry is show up, at legislators’ meetings, offices and fundraisers. MCSA will facilitate these activities as well as email and telephone campaigns.

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE NOW!
Last session, even though our industry had almost zero chance of repealing the tech tax, you contributed over $150,000 to the cause! This year our task is much more modest, yet contributions are still important. Please contribute now. Thank you!

Tom Loveland Co-Founder, MCSA CEO, Mind Over Machines, Inc. 443.738.8010 direct tloveland@mindovermachines.com

John Eckenrode Co-Founder, MCSA President, CPSI 410.455.0005 John_e@cpsi-md.com

COMPANIES
$2,000+ gets you a great looking plaque and 4 mugs!
$1,000+ gets you the plaque
   $250+ gets 1 MCSA coffee mug

INDIVIDUALS
Send $100+ and receive an MCSA mug!

If paying by check, please send to:

Maryland Computer Services Association
10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 900
Owings Mills, MD 21117

Thank you for helping secure your company, your job, and the future of the IT industry in Maryland!