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BP Citizen Action Program (CAP) – A grassroots voice for BP employees,
retirees, neighbors and friendsLiz Castro, Director, BP Civic AffairsMarch 2010, Amelia Island, FL
Key Facts About BP in the US
• Number of US employees: 29,000
• In business since: Amoco 1889ARCO 1866BP 1909
BP Amoco 1998
• Revenues: $130 billion
• US Refineries: 5
• Refinery Capacity: 1.5 mil barrels per day
• Community investment $57 million
• 2,700 persons signed petition
• 3,400 letters to public officials regarding Whiting
• 850 letters sent regarding the federal Energy Bill
• Letters to the Editor • Employees ask, “How
can I get more involved?”
CAP Council: Chicagoland
I want/don’t want my employer to let me know about how government issues impact my job my company
and industry
33%
49%
11% 7%
Want, strongly
Want, somewhat
Don't want,somewhat
Don't want,stronglySource: BIPAC
• Self-selected
– Open invitation sent out to all employees to attend informational meeting.
– Secondary meeting set up for those who decide they are interested in becoming a part of the Council.
Formation of CAP Councils
CAP Leadership Council Purpose
• Encourages citizen participation in public policy decision making.
• Provides concise information on public policy process.
• Educates on issues that most affect BP’s Business and jobs.
• Effectively use tools on CAP website
Helping the individual’svoice be heard…
Role of Council
Lawmakers listen to constituents… • Nonpartisan volunteer employee
group.• Educates, motivates and
activates.• Plans and develops educational
programs• Empowers employees to make
their voices heard!
Role within BP
• Works with GPA and BP management on priority issues.
• Will address issues affecting BP employees, their families, their jobs and the community
CAP Council Programs
•Candidate Forums
•US-Canada Link: Energy Security & the Environment, Canadian Consul General Georges Rioux-OCC
•Alaska Gas Pipeline– What’s Happening Now and Beyond
•US Representatives Kevin Brady, Peter Roskam
•Federal Reserve Economic Assessment
•Emerging Environmental Issues – Polar Bears, global Warming and Ethanol
•Education Funding in Texas
•Political Analyst Bernadette Budde
CAP Action Alerts
• Support for Offshore Oil and Gas Development in Virginia (2009)
• EPA Proposed Ruling requiring additional permitting and technology controls (2009)
• Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010 – 2015 (2009)
• Colorado Oil and Gas Regulatory Changes – Alert to Royalty Owners (2008)
• Oppose Shortening Federal Lease Terms (2008)
• Support a balanced Energy Bill; Oppose taxes on the Energy Industry (2007)
Get Out the Vote
• Voter Registration, Early Voting and Voting Reminders sent to states with largest employee populations for primary and general elections
• Voter Registration drives to take place at CAP Council locations across the US
• Voter registrar training
• Candidate Forums at CAP Council locations nationwide
CAP Tools
• Keep up to date on key legislative issues
• Find your elected representative
• Educate yourself on the civic process
• Register and vote• Learn about upcoming
elections• And more!
Frequently Asked Questions
• How much time will I need to commit?
• What types of programs would the CAP Council plan?
• How many members will be on the Council?
• Are there other ways I can be more involved?