1. BP Citizen Action Program (CAP) – A grassroots voice for BP employees, retirees, neighbors and friends Liz Castro, Director, BP Civic Affairs March 2010, Amelia Island, FL

2. Key Facts About BP in the US Number of US employees:29,000 In business since:Amoco 1889 ARCO 1866 BP 1909 BP Amoco 1998 Revenues: $130 billion US Refineries:5 Refinery Capacity:1.5 mil barrels per day Community investment$57 million

4. How it all began: Whiting Refinery Modernization

5. 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

6. I want/don’t want my employer to let me know about how government issues impact my job my company and industry Source: BIPAC

7. 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

8. 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 websiteCAP website Helping the individual’s voice be heard…

9. 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!

10. 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

11. CAP Council Current Locations

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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

15. CAP Tools Keep up to date on key legislative issuesKeep up to date on key legislative issues Find your elected representativeFind your elected representative Educate yourself on the civic processEducate yourself on the civic process Register and vote Learn about upcoming electionsLearn about upcoming elections And more!

16. CAP Website and Tools Usage of the CAP Website and tools has increased by 176% since 2007.

17. 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?

18. Questions?