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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period: 01/01/2013 - 06/30/2013

Authorizing Officer name	Doug W Rubin
Title	Founding Partner
Business name	Northwind Strategies
Address	2 Center Plaza Suite 203
City, state, zip code	Boston, MA 02108
Country	US
Phone	617-367-0300

Compensation/Salaries Paid

Lobbyist or Entity name	Salaries
Doug Rubin	$12,500.00
Christopher Greeley	$112,500.00
David O'Brien	$3,125.00
Total salaries paid	$128,125.00

Operating Expenses

Date	Recipient	Type of expense	Amount
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Advertising expenses	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Photocopies, scans	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Apple Store	Computer equipment, supplies	$600.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Professional dues	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Fax charges	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Internet fees	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Clements & Pineault, LLP	Legal fees	$7,200.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	United States Post Office	Postage, shipping, delivery	$100.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Staples	Office supplies, equipment	$400.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Printing expenses	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Public relations expenses	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Equity Office Properties	Rent	$14,880.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Office and support staff salaries	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Professional subscriptions	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Taxes	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	AT&T Wireless	Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$576.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	NStar	Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$450.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Cogent Communications	Other operating expenses	$240.00
		Total operating expenses	$24,446.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Activity or Bill No and Title	Lobbyist name	Agent's position	Direct business association with public official	Client represented	Compensation received
Lobbied the legislature and the Administration for funding for a science building. Met with: Representative John Keenan; Communicated with Scott Jordan from Executive Office of Administration and Finance; Communicated with Staff of DCAM (Division of Capital Asset Management).	Christopher Greeley	Support	No direct business association with any public official.	Salem State University Foundation, Inc.	$30,000.00
Advised regarding energy legislation and central procurement. Met with Executive Office of Environment & Energy.	Christopher Greeley	Support	No direct business association with any public official.	New England Independent Transmission Company, LLC	$15,000.00
Met with Chairmen Kennedy and Scibak of Joint Committee on Consumer Affairs and Professional Licensure. Was In Communication with each Member of the Committee. Was In Communication with Leader Mariano and Speaker DeLeo's office.	Christopher Greeley	Neutral	No direct business association with any public official.		$25,000.00
Met with Rep Pignatelli on H97	Christopher Greeley	Oppose	No direct business association with any public official.		$20,000.00
Met with Rep. Peisch on H267	Christopher Greeley	Support	No direct business association with any public official.		$20,000.00
Met with Staff of Senator James Eldridge on H273	Christopher Greeley	Neutral	No direct business association with any public official.		$20,000.00
Legislation H1009 In Favor S 228 in Favor Amendment 702 to Senate Budget in Favor Amendment 743 to House Budget in favor Met with or Communicated with each memebr of Joint Committee on Ways and Means; Met with Chairmen Walsh and Welch of Joint Committee of Health Care Financing regarding Budget Amendments and H1009 and S 228. Met with HHS Secretary Polanowiscz on Budget and Adult Foster Care Program. Met with Kristin Thomas from Mass Health.	Christopher Greeley	Support	No direct business association with any public official.	Seniorlink	$45,000.00
Advised relative to current activities with Mass Lottery and State Treasury.	Doug Rubin	Neutral	No direct business association with any public official.	GTECH Corporation	$66,000.00
Monitored legislation and regulations regarding solar energy. Met with staff at Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs.	Doug Rubin	Neutral	No direct business association with any public official.	Sungen Mark Andover LLC	$15,000.00
Had discussions with the Secretary of Health and Human Services as well as staff at that agency and members of the Governor's office regarding legislation affecting healthcare.	Doug Rubin	Support	No direct business association with any public official.	Massachusetts Association of Health Plans	$30,000.00
Spoke with Undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation as well as members of the Governor's staff.	Doug Rubin	Support	No direct business association with any public official.	Uber Technologies, Inc.	$5,000.00
Advised relative to upcoming procurement opportunities.	Doug Rubin	Neutral	No direct business association with any public official.	Alere	$5,000.00
				Total amount	$296,000.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

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