Grassroots Award Application


Established in 2011, the Chapter Grassroots Recognition program recognizes chapters at one of three levels—Bronze, Silver, or Gold—for outstanding grassroots performance. It also provides a self-evaluation tool to help chapters continue to improve their grassroots activities.

The Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of achievement are based on a point system for actions and policies the chapter has in place. Performance is measured through a chapter self-evaluation like ABC’s STEP Safety Management System.

There are 100 possible points in the application process. You must achieve 70 out of 100 points to be considered for an award.


Recognition and Rewards


Gold Level (90-100 points)

  • • Recognition during ABC Convention 2023 as a Gold Grassroots Chapter
  • • Mention during ABC Convention 2023, either in publications or through display
  • • Plaque designating chapter as a Gold Grassroots Chapter

Silver Level (80-90 points)

  • • Recognition during ABC Convention 2023 as a Silver Grassroots Chapter
  • • Mention during ABC Convention 2023, either in publications or through display
  • • Plaque designating chapter as a Silver Grassroots Chapter

Bronze Level (70-80 points)

  • • Recognition during ABC Convention 2023, as a Bronze Grassroots Chapter
  • • Mention during ABC Convention 2023, either in publications or through display
  • • Plaque designating chapter as a Bronze Grassroots Chapter

The Self-Evaluation

There are eight questions, six to be completed by the chapter and two to be completed by ABC National. Please read each question carefully and provide additional information when requested.

Name


Email






If you have a committee or subcommittee, how often do they meet?


Who is the chapter staff contact for the committee/group? Name and email address


Attach minutes for recent meetings, if applicable:


2) Website: Select ONE option that best describes your Chapter Website. (10 points)





Link to Grassroots Portion of Website:


3) Chapter Publications/Communications: Select ONE option that best describes your chapter publications. (10 points) *





*Attach articles to this application to receive credit for this question:



Select ONE option that applies to your chapter’s efforts to engage elected officials or candidates at the federal, state, and local levels in 2022.

This includes hosting them at your events, including those held virtually, and touring member company jobsites or facilities and training centers. 10 points available.





Link(s)/documentation of chapter event/jobsite visits:


Chapters can view National’s recorded list of 2022 lawmaker visits here. Chapters are encouraged to also send Shreya Kanal ([email protected]) information about any visits held thus far in 2023.

5) State Legislator Scorecards: Select the ONE option that your chapter utilizes to track key merit shop legislation and monitor lawmaker votes on the state and/or local level in 2022. 10 points available. **




**Attach the document(s) your chapter uses to receive credit for this portion.


6) Chapter Involvement in State-level Government Affairs Activities: SELECT ALL Items that apply to your chapter from 2022. (30 points available)









TO BE COMPLETED BY ABC NATIONAL STAFF:

SUBTOTAL (points from Questions 1-6): ____

1) Action App users compared to chapter membership: ABC National will answer this question for you.

  • a.    The chapter’s user count is 40% or more of chapter total membership (e.g., 132 app users vs. 183 total members = 132/183 = 72%) – 10 points.
  • b.    The user count is 21%-40% of chapter membership (e.g. 121 users vs. 343 members, 121/343 = 35%) – 7 points.
  • c.    User count is 11-20% of chapter membership – 5 points.
  • d.    Less than 10% of your member companies have at least one employee who has downloaded the ABC Action app – 0 points.

Chapters can view their ABC Action app users as of December 31, 2022, here.

2) Federal ABC PAC Contributions in 2022 – ABC National will answer this question for you.

  • a.    Chapters per member dollar average contribution exceeded $50.00 – 10 points
  • b.    Chapters per member dollar average contribution was between $35 - $50.00 – 7 points
  • c.    Chapters per member dollar average contribution was between $20 – $35.00 – 5 points
  • d.    Chapters per member dollar average contribution was below $20.00 – 0 points

Reminder: Chapter can view the 2021-2022 cycle report here.

TOTAL (including Questions 7 and 8): _____
AWARD: _______________________

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