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2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
AMBUSH ELECTIONS Would you Gamble without 10 DAYS knowing the stakes? Employees’ Private Data Should Be Protected
The National Labor Relations Board’s new
Ambush Elections rule shortens the timeframe for a union election to as few as
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10 DAYS.
Companies are required to hand over personal employee information, including home addresses and e-mail addresses, to the union without their consent.
Employees should be able to
from all employees, even those who voted no. ???
Employees deserve
Thoughtful Conversation
Enough Time ON AVERAGE, you have at least 30 days to
A 30-day period before an election is a
38 days:
average timeframe for union elections.
Critical election-related questions should be settled
BEFORE an election occurs.
to hear from all sides.
with their employees.
Senator John F. Kennedy, Congressional Record 1959
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Represent & Collect Dues
Companies like The Home Depot should be able to have a
against forcing an uninformed vote.
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A union that wins an election will
and make an informed decision before voting.
“Necessary Safeguard”
$ UNIONS UE
Hear from Both Sides
30 DAYS
3return items to a store 3try a product risk-free 3pay a utility bill
More than 94% of all union elections are held within 56 days.
DON’T GAMBLE
OPPOSE AMBUSH ELECTIONS DEMAND TO KNOW THE FACTS
64% of elections are won by the unions. Source: Graphs and Data Section of NLRB.gov.
MMYY CCHOICE HOICE MY WORKPLACE
MY CAREER
Voting in a union election SHOULD NOT be a game of chance.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
PAC BUILDER PAC Builders Make an ImPACt
23%
of PAC Members are PAC Builders.
12,485 Current PAC Members. 2,838 PAC Builders.
Nearly 60%
of all PAC contributions come from Builders, making them the
True Leaders of the PAC.
For every $10 that the PAC raised in the 2014 election cycle, nearly $6 came from PAC Builders. So far in the 2016 election cycle,
58% of all PAC contributions have come from our PAC Builders. Achieving our goal to become the strongest retail PAC by the next presidential election depends on the
support of our PAC Builders.
Notable PAC Builders
Craig Menear, Chairman and CEO Carol Tome, Executive Vice President - Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer Marc Powers, Executive Vice President - U.S. Stores Ann-Marie Campbell, Southern Division President Crystal Hanlon, Northern Division President More than 1,000 District Managers, Store Managers, and Assistant Store Managers
States with Highest Number of PAC Builders
PAC Builder Benefits: In addition to receiving all PAC Member benefits, such as an apron pin, election updates, breaking political news alerts (called imPACt alerts), political updates with Members of Congress, and Pizza and Politics events at the Atlanta Store Support Center, PAC Builders receive: PAC Match: The Home Depot matches PAC contributions dollar-for-dollar to the charity of your choice. PAC Builder Punchlist: An exclusive weekly legislative update to keep you informed on how Home Depot’s top priorities imPACt you. PAC Polo Shirt: PAC Builders proudly wear their PAC polo shirt to show their support of our PAC.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
GOALS AND RESOURCES Resources
Overall Goals:
Increase awareness, participation, and funds raised among salaried associates.
Captain Goals:
To ensure you are able to gauge your success as a PAC Captain, we've set the following specific goals: 1. *New!* 15% increase in the number of PAC Members
PAC Builder Level.
PAC Website: HomeDepotPAC.com • PAC Captain’s Toolbox located on the PAC website • Weekly Update •
PAC Captain’s Toolbox Contains: • Goals, resources, important contact information
giving at the
• Tips on running a successful campaign • PAC Captain best practices • Legal Guidelines
2. 15% increase
associate participation.
in salaried
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• FAQs • Annual Report • Information sheet • Contribution form • Sample emails
3. 100% response from all salaried associates.
• PAC Day instructions • PAC Builder information sheets • PowerPoint presentations • Participation report tool (You can pull your own reports any time!)
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
PAC MEMBERS MADE AN
imPACt in 2014 Success: Powered By You
13,391
Record-breaking
$
$1.5 Million raised
politically engaged associates
Nearly
17,000
$1,252,600
letters sent to elected officials
contributed
the home depot
Store Managers from across the country hosted 46 Store Walks with elected officials in 2014. This means that 7,170 associates had an elected official visit their store last year.
2nd Largest Retail PAC the home depot
We crushed our goal of 1,900 new PAC members!
2,767 associates either joined or increased their contribution.
Record-breaking
72%
of all salaried associates contribute to our PAC.
4x more! The average corporate PAC has a 17 percent participation rate.
2012 CYCLE PAC RECEIPTS Wal-Mart The Home Depot
$3,114,919 $2,827,668
2014 CYCLE PAC RECEIPTS $3,317,806 $3,151,513
Lowe’s
$698,529
$842,269
CVS/Caremark
$535,278
$739,587
Publix
$763,079
$587,924
Amazon
$339,376
$507,623
Walgreens
$374,003
$506,272
Target
$493,917
$487,578
Safeway
$616,783
$452,415
Best Buy
$251,986
$348,367
JC Penney
$119,520
$66,257
$57,464
$36,778
Sears
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
LEGAL GUIDELINES As a PAC Captain, it is very important that you are aware of the legal guidelines by which The Home Depot PAC must abide. The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are very easy to learn, absolutely critical to follow, and mandated by federal law.
Do Describe the PAC’s purpose.
- To support our Company’s long-term success by contributing to candidates for federal and state office who understand the concerns and interests we share as associates of The Home Depot.
Clarify that contributions are strictly voluntary.
- All contributions are voluntary and an associate has the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal.
Explain that the contribution amount is entirely up to the associate.
- The PAC suggests a guideline of 0.5 to 1 percent of gross annual salary. This is merely a suggestion. Associates may contribute more, less, or not at all. The Home Depot will not advantage or disadvantage any associate by reason of the amount of their contribution or their decision not to contribute.
Inform associates of their contribution’s tax status.
- Political contributions are not tax deductible, nor are the matching contributions made through PAC Match.
Tell associates cash cannot be accepted.
- Because of legal and administrative requirements, cash cannot be accepted. For lump sum contributions, only personal checks may be accepted.
Don’t Don’t solicit contributions from ineligible associates.
- Only salaried associates who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate in the PAC. Federal law prohibits us from soliciting hourly associates and non-citizens.
Don’t use high-pressure tactics.
- Your presentation should be honest, forthright, and persuasive, but in no way coercive.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Stop the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation of micro-unions in our stores.
The NLRB changed the rules on how unions are formed. Now union elections can take place in just 10 days and a single department can form its own union. These decisions don’t give associates enough time to hear from all sides and could
ultimately fracture our teams and hurt customer service, fundamentally changing our business. SAL
ES
TAX
CLOSE that allows online-only retailers, like Amazon.com, to avoid collecting sales tax, which puts
THE LOOPHOLE
interconnected retailers, like
The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. promoting payment security. Educate officials on Chip and Continue
Engage with states and the federal government regarding
PIN cards, which provide our customers
customer privacy and data security
in the wake of recent data breaches. Ensure that reforms solve problems, are national rather than local, and do not create unnecessary barriers for retailers.
more security than Chip and Signature,
which can be easily forged.
Support federal and state efforts to enact transportation
legislation
to improve port efficiency, build roads and bridges, while allowing more efficient trucks, with greater safety features, to operate on the interstate system.
Tax Reform
Promote federal and state efforts for Comprehensive that includes lowering corporate, small business, and individual income tax rates and retaining the mortgage interest deduction for homeowners.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (CONTINUED)
Enact Hurricane
Preparedness, Energy Star Sales Tax, and Water Saving holidays
PREPAREDNESS
to help our customers save money and to increase sales in our stores.
trade agreements that open
Defeat
product bans and reduce burdens on our store associates
by preventing mandated take-back initiatives.
product
Support new
new markets for buying
and selling the world’s most innovative products and allow us to diversify our international supply chain.
Support Housing Reform
Increase state and federal penalties
organized retail crime – for
particularly e-fencing and copper/metal theft.
to ensure the market will continue to back long term mortgages so consumers can
continue to purchase homes.
Monitor state and federal efforts to increase the minimum wage, and
oppose efforts
only apply to certain types or sizes of businesses, that
such as large format retailers, and that tie future increases to inflation.
Support patent reform to
prevent frivolous lawsuits filed only to extract settlements, which limits product and private-label innovation.
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PAC DAY PAC Days are a proven way to increase PAC participation in your region.
Share The PAC:
Share your region’s PAC Day with all salaried associates. Who: Store Managers and their
1) PAC Captains help schedule the PAC Day with the Store
salaried associates.
Managers in their district. Share your PAC Day date with Sarah McDonald at [email protected]. The PAC Team will send updated reporting every two hours during your PAC Day.
What: 2015 PAC Campaign PAC Day. When: Anytime between September 28 and October 23.
Where: All Stores in Your District. Why: Because PAC Days make a huge imPACt How:
2) Each Store Manager meets with all salaried associates on their team, and reports to their District Captain how many members of their team have visited HomeDepotPAC.com.
on salaried associates learning about the PAC and participating in the campaign. 3) Once PAC Day concludes, District PAC Captains send their PAC Day numbers to their Region PAC Captain and It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3: Sarah McDonald.
Goals
15% Increase in number of PAC
Builders in the region.
15% Increase in overall participation in the region. 100% Response Rate.
To achieve 100 percent response, all salaried non-responders “respond” to the campaign — this means that every associate visits HomeDepotPAC.com and says, “Yes, I want to participate” or “No, I do not wish to participate.”
Fast Facts
- The 2015 PAC Campaign ends Friday, October 23. - Only salaried associates may contribute to the PAC. - You can sign up or increase your contribution online at:
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My Apron/My Company/Political Action Committee or HomeDepotPAC.com.
You can support the PAC with a contribution of as little as $2 per paycheck. You can designate the political party you want your contribution to support. The Home Depot will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of your choice (if giving $4 per pay period). Managers already contributing may take this opportunity to consider increasing their contribution. - Contributions are voluntary.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
PAC MATCH FACTS Did You Know? Your PAC contribution of at least $4 per pay period can help support two important programs: the PAC and your favorite charity. The Home Depot matches PAC contributions dollar-fordollar to hundreds of charities each year. Nearly 5,000 PAC members participated in PAC Match in 2014, donating just under $700,000 to charities.
Top Charities PAC Match Supports:
4,727 Home Depot PAC donors participated in PAC Match. That’s 227 more than last year!
• The Homer Fund • American Cancer Society • St. Jude Children’s Research Charities Inc. • The Humane Society • Susan G. Komen Foundation • American National Red Cross
Most Generous States:
$147
We matched nearly
half a million dollars
to the Homer Fund in 2014.
is the average donation size.
70%
of all PAC Match donations go to the Homer Fund.
649
charities received money from PAC Match in 2014.
The highlighted states indicate where the most money was raised for PAC Match in 2014. Combined, the following states contributed more than $620,000.
The total matched in 2014 was
$698,759.96.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
THE HOME DEPOT PAC
PARTICIPATION FORM PAC Builder
Join the PAC! Decide: PAC Builder or PAC Member
PAC Builders contribute at or above the recommended giving levels outlined below. PAC Builders receive a PAC polo shirt, PAC apron pin, PAC Match, PAC Builder Punchlist (an exclusive weekly legislative update) and imPACt Alerts (breaking news alerts). ___ Yes! I want to Do More For Our Future and be a PAC Builder. I wish to support The Home Depot PAC at or above the guidelines outlined below: ___ Sr. Officer/Officer 1% per pay period approx. $50-$192/pay period ___ Director/Sr. Manager ¾% per pay period approx. $25-$50/pay period ___ Manager/Associate ½% per pay period approx. $5-$25/pay period Please indicate your PAC Builder Polo Shirt Size: __ M __L __XL __2XL ___3XL ___4XL
PAC Member
If you are unable to contribute at the PAC Builder level, please consider joining as a PAC Member by withholding a flat dollar amount from your paycheck per pay period or making a one-time contribution. The minimum contribution requested is $2 per pay period. PAC Members receive a PAC apron pin, PAC Match ($4 minimum per pay period), and imPACt alerts (breaking news alerts). ___ Yes! I want to Do More For Our Future and be a PAC Member (choose one): ___ I wish to support The Home Depot PAC with the following dollar amount per pay period: ___$100 ___$50 ____$25 ____$10 ____$5 ____Other _______ (minimum is $2) ___ I wish to support The Home Depot PAC with a one-time contribution. Please accept my personal check for $_____________ made payable to The Home Depot PAC (minimum is $50).
Other ____ ____
No, I choose not to support The Home Depot PAC at this time. Help! I still have unanswered questions about the PAC.
PAC Match
PAC donors who give a minimum of $4 per pay period are eligible to have their contribution matched dollar-for-dollar to the charity of their choice.
Please match my contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the following charity in my name: Charity Name: _______________________________________City:______________State:______
Political Party Designation
The Home Depot PAC does not consider political party affiliation when deciding which candidates to support. However, you may designate your contribution to support candidates of your preferred political party. How would you like your PAC contributions allocated? ___At the discretion of the PAC Board ___To Democratic candidates ___To Republican candidates
I understand that my contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to The Home Depot PAC will be used for political purposes and are strictly voluntary. I have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. The guidelines offered are merely suggestions, and I may contribute more (up to $5,000 per year), less, or not at all. The Home Depot will not advantage or disadvantage me by reason of the amount of my contribution or decision not to contribute. Pursuant to federal law, the name, address, occupation, and name of employer for annual contributions of $200 or more will be reported to the Federal Election Commission. Print Name: __________________________________________________________ myApron ID: _______________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
TALKING POINTS The Purpose of the PAC • Local, state, and federal laws increasingly affect The Home Depot’s profitability and success, right down to regulating many of the products and services we offer. • By law, The Home Depot corporation cannot contribute to federal campaigns. The PAC was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. • Our PAC financially supports pro-retail, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our positions on legislative issues. Visit the contributions tab at www.HomeDepotPAC.com to view PAC disbursement details by state.
The Importance of the PAC
PAC Match Program
Our PAC helps keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Stopping the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation of micro-unions in our stores. - Promoting Chip and PIN credit cards to keep our customers’ data more secure and reduce fraud. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers to avoid collecting sales tax.
• PAC Match is a way to support two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. • The Home Depot matches your PAC contribution dollar for dollar to the charity of your choice. • To sign up or learn more visit www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to Candidates • Our PAC does not consider political party or social issues when deciding which candidates to support. • We base our PAC contributions on four criteria: 1. Service on key committees that frequently legislate on issues important to The Home Depot, with emphasis on the leadership of those committees. 2. Favorable voting record or position on legislative issues that impact our associates, customers, and Company’s profitability. 3. Endorsement by pro-business and retail trade associations, such as the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 4. Strong constituency, including the location of a The Home Depot store, regional office, or distribution center in the candidate’s district, or a relationship with a PAC Board Member or associates from a store walk or office visit. • You may designate your PAC contribution to support candidates of your preferred political party. When you sign up at www.HomeDepotPAC.com, let us know how you would like your contribution designated.
Salaried associates can join for as little as $2 per pay period. Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
TIPS
How to Run a Successful Campaign During the PAC Campaign, keep these three simple steps in mind:
Educate
1. Use a PAC Information Sheet as a leave-behind with salaried associates. 2. Share a copy of The Home Depot PAC Annual Report and encourage them to visit OrangeVoice.com to learn more about our company’s legislative priorities. 3. Log in to HomeDepotPAC.com: Share the Candidate Contribution Guidelines and who the PAC has donated to this year. Tell associates they can designate their contribution to the political party of their choice. 4. Each week, forward the PAC Builder Punchlist and/or imPACt Alerts and explain that the Company will match their contribution dollar-for-dollar (if giving $4 or more per pay period) to the charity of their choice, through PAC Match. ....$?
Make the Ask
1. Compare PAC contributions to everyday expenses, like buying a cup of coffee on the way to work. 2. Remember: participation is voluntary. 3. Be polite, sincere, and non-intimidating. Please respect an associate’s decision to join or not to join.
Follow Up
1. Include reasons why you give to the PAC and why you believe the PAC is important. 2. Use the sample emails in the PAC Captain’s Toolbox. 3. If an associate is unable to contribute each pay period, ask if they are interested in making a one-time donation. 4. Remember to track your progress each day/week with real time reporting that can be downloaded from the PAC Captain’s Toolbox (on the PAC website – HomeDepotPAC.com), that is included in your Weekly Update, or that you can request at any time by sending an email to Sarah McDonald at [email protected]. Remember: the reporting you receive during the PAC Campaign is real-time; as soon as a salaried associate visits HomeDepotPAC.com and responds to the Campaign, their name is removed from the non-responders list.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
TOP THREE REASONS Why don’t associates join our PAC? I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT IT • The PAC Campaign is a great opportunity to educate salaried associates. • Share information with them once you receive it: - Annual Report, PAC Builder Punchlist, imPACt Alerts
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Encourage Associates to visit:
HomeDepotPAC.com
Make Your OrangeVoice Heard, visit:
OrangeVoice.com
I DON’T LIKE MIXING BUSINESS AND POLITICS • • • • •
Local, state, and federal laws increasingly affect The Home Depot’s profitability and success, right down to regulating many of the products and services we offer. By law, The Home Depot corporation cannot contribute to federal campaigns. Our PAC helps elect candidates who understand and care about the issues affecting our Company, our associates, and our customers. Our PAC does not consider political party or social issues when deciding which candidates to support. You may designate your PAC contribution to support candidates of your preferred political party.
I CAN’T AFFORD IT
• • •
YES YOU CAN – a little bit can make a big difference. Salaried associates can be involved for as little as $2 per pay period – less than the average cup of coffee. The average PAC Member gives $5 per pay period.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit Regional Issue Sales Sheets (samples) 19 total were created
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
CENTRAL REGION Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following victories directly imPACted the Central Region: Illinois • Governor Rauner signed a bill allowing THD to get back sales taxes paid to the state on private label credit card bad debt. It is estimated to save Home Depot $1 million per year. • A personal information protection bill passed that included a number of suggestions from THD regarding personal data collection which helps keep our customers’ data more secure. Missouri • Legislation was introduced that would increase the sales tax holiday to cover purchases up to $1,000 on qualified Water Sense and Energy Star products, saving our customers money on efficient products for their homes. • We kept consumer choice a priority as we defeated numerous local plastic bag bans that would have created a checkerboard of regulations.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
SOUTH FLORIDA/PUERTO RICO Get Involved.The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate
participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following victories directly imPACted South Florida/Puerto Rico: Florida: • A huge new tax on our business operations that would have instituted mandatory combined reporting was defeated. This would have cost THD an additional $30-40 million in taxes. Puerto Rico: • We defeated the latest Value Added Tax (VAT) reform proposal that threatened to significantly hurt sales by imposing a 16% VAT to replace the 7% sales tax. This tax increase would have boosted costs dramatically for our customers while imposing burdensome tax collection requirements and increasing our cost of doing business in Puerto Rico.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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GULF REGION Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.” The following victories directly imPACted the Gulf Region: Louisiana • A huge new tax on our business operations that would have instituted mandatory combined reporting was defeated. This would have cost THD an additional $6 million in taxes. • THD re-instituted a two-day sales tax holiday for all hurricane preparedness materials under $2,500, helping to keep our customers safe during storms. Texas • THD worked to reinstate the three-day Energy Star sales tax holiday, saving our customers money on efficient products for their homes. • THD helped defeat a bill that would have required a zip code to be entered on all credit card purchases over $200. It would have slowed down the checkout process for our customers and would have required additional POS software and training for our cashiers. • Helped defeat a bill backed by credit unions that would have created significant financial penalties on retailers who were part of a data breach.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit SSC (Corp. Head Quarters) Specfic Sale Sheets
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES T of micro-unions in our stores. AX - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following legislative priorities and victories directly imPACt Corporate Communications and External Affairs: • Increased awareness of The Home Depot Foundation’s mission to end veterans’ homelessness drew dozens of elected officials to our Celebration of Service projects across the country every year. • Chip and PIN credit card technology keeps our customers safe from fraud in our stores and online by requiring the use of a PIN instead of an easily forged signature.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
FINANCE
Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following legislative priorities and victories directly imPACt the Finance Department: • The Home Depot led efforts to defeat harmful legislation pushed by banks and credit unions that would have shifted all costs to retailers in the event of a data breach. • The defeat of legislation in five states that would have increased taxes on multi-state companies, saving The Home Depot a total of $86 million in new taxes. • Chip and PIN credit card technology keeps our customers safe from fraud in our stores and online by requiring the use of a PIN instead of an easily forged signature. • The Home Depot’s tax and government relations teams continue working together to urge for comprehensive tax reform that will lower the corporate rate.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
HUMAN RESOURCES Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following legislative priorities and victories directly imPACt the Human Resources Department: • Legislation to defund the National Labor Relations Board’s ambush election and micro-union rules would prevent harmful union policies from fragmenting our stores. • Predictive scheduling legislation, which would have taken away our flexibility in scheduling associates’ shifts, was defeated in three states. Such regulations are burdensome for our stores by penalizing retailers for adjusting employee schedules to fit demand. • Legislation passed in Georgia allows us to issue payroll cards to associates instead of paper checks. This bill protects our associates without bank accounts from using predatory check cashing locations.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit PAC Captains - Leadership Training Invite
THANK YOU FOR SERVING AS A PAC CAPTAIN! Don’t forget! Join one of the three different PAC Captain Training sessions this week. Remember, training is mandatory.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2-3 p.m. ET Thursday, September 17 9-10am ET or from 4-5 p.m. ET
Again, this training is required for all Home Depot PAC Captains.
Can’t make any of these times?
Please contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected]
(202) 393-4434
Stay Connected: @
[email protected] www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Dial In Information: (800) 442-5794 Code - 841581
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. Contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit Guide to DC
2015 PAC CAPTAINS LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DC SIGHTSEEING GUIDE FREE TIME SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 8
Guest Free Time (Arrival until 5:30pm)
- Check out the Smithsonian Museums or attractions nearby the National Retail Federation Offices.
Wednesday, September 9
Guest Free Time (Approx. 1:45 pm – 3:30 pm)
- After lunch, visit a site near the US Capitol, or head back to the hotel to explore the neighborhood there.
OUR FAVORITE DC SITES AND MUSEUMS About: Exhibits the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa.
SMITHSONIAN Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm Address: Independence Ave and 7th Street, SW Metro: L’Enfant Plaza, Maryland Ave. exit (Blue/Orange/Silver or Green/Yellow) About: An in-depth collection of modern masters and works by emerging artists; cutting-edge films; sculptures by Rodin, Matisse, and Moore on the plaza and in the garden.
Air and Space Museum
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: Independence Avenue at 6th Street, SW Metro: L’Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Silver or Green/Yellow) About: Must see! Twenty-three galleries exhibiting hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts.
American History Museum
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 1402 Constitution Ave, NW Metro: Smithsonian or Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver) About: Devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States. Highlights include the First Ladies dresses exhibition and Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers.
Natural History Museum Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address:10th Street & Constitution Ave, NW Metro: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver) About: Exhibits on earliest human origins; development of world cultures; ancient and modern mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures.
American Indian Museum
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 4th Street and Independence Ave, SW Metro: L’Enfant Plaza About: Home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of Native art and historical and cultural objects; exhibits are designed in collaboration with Native communities from across the hemisphere.
African Art Museum
Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 950 Independence Avenue, SW Metro: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver)
CLOSEST TO NRF’S OFFICE
only a block from the US Capitol, is also a landmark in its own right, featuring gardens, unique works of art, and beautiful indoor spaces.
Library of Congress
Hours:11:30 am - 7 pm Address: 8th and F Streets, NW Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) About: The Portrait Gallery tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped our nation, from pre-colonial times to today, including poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists. The American Art Museum includes photography, modern folk and self-taught art, African American art, Latino art, New Deal art, impressionist paintings, which offer an unparalleled record of the American experience
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Address: 101 Independence Ave, SE – Entrance to historic Thomas Jefferson building on First Street, SE Tours: Free, available to the public without prior reservation. Every half hour from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. About: The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. During one-hour walking tours, volunteer docents explain the symbolic art and architecture of the Thomas Jefferson building and tell the story of the Library: its history, collections, and services for Congress and the nation.
Spy Museum
The Supreme Court
American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
Hours: 9 am – 7 pm Address: 800 F Street, NW Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) or Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Silver) Timed Tickets: Adults - $21.95 About: The International Spy Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. If you are a James Bond fan, you’ll have to check out the exhibit on 50 years of Bond villains!
National Building Museum
Hours:10 am – 5 pm Address: 401 F Street NW Metro: Judiciary Square (Blue/Orange/ Silver) or Gallery Place – Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) Adult Ticket for the BEACH only: $16 About: Check out the Great Hall, Museum Shop, café, or a docent-led tour of our historic landmark building free of charge. The BEACH installation, a limited time feature, requires admission fee – tickets available to purchase until 4pm.
NEAR THE CAPITOL Folger Shakespeare Library
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Address: 201 East Capitol Street, SE Tours: Free, docent-led tours available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm About: The Folger Shakespeare Library is more than just a home for the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. The main building,
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm Address: 1 First Street, NE (Enter the building from the Plaza doors on each side of the main steps.) Metro: Capitol South or Union Station About: Visit the highest federal court in the U.S. Courtroom Lectures every hour on the half-hour, beginning at 9:30 am with a final lecture beginning at 3:30 pm.
Botanical Gardens
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm; Bartholdi Park closes at dusk Address: 100 Maryland Avenue, SW Metro: Capitol South (Blue, Orange, Silver) About: They have plants from around the world and rooms dedicated to specific regions. It is truly a “living museum.”
Postal Museum
Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE Metro: Union Station (Red) About: Devoted to the history of America’s mail service and the hobby of stamp collecting.
AROUND THE CITY John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Hours: Mon-Fri , 10 am – 5 pm Address: 2700 F Street, NW Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU (Blue/ Orange/Silver), free shuttle service departs every 15 minutes from this station
About: Highly Recommended! The Kennedy Center tour highlights the historic events that led up to the establishment of a national cultural center, as well as an interactive exhibit on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy. Along the way you will also learn about the extraordinary gifts from the governments of more than 60 countries that make the Kennedy Center truly an international destination.
Ford’s Theatre
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm, (every half hour) Address: 511 Tenth St, NW Metro: Metro Center (Red or Blue/Orange/ Silver) or Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) Tickets: $3 advance sale for Museum, Peterson House, Education Center, and Theatre; Opportunity to purchase Acoustiguide for $5 About: A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, DC, to explore and celebrate Lincoln’s ideals and leadership principles.
National Archives
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Metro: Archives (Green/Yellow) Reservations: Not required, but can help to avoid waiting in line - $1.50 online reservation fee. About: The National Archives Museum is home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights which are housed in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
Newseum
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Metro: Archives (Green/Yellow) or Judiciary Square (Red) Adult Ticket: $22.95 plus tax; valid for two days in a row About: Find out for yourself why everyone is calling the Newseum the best experience Washington, DC has to offer. Whether you have just a few hours or want to spend all day, you’ll find something for everyone in the Newseum’s 15 theaters and galleries.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit PAC Captains Patch
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
AMBUSH ELECTIONS Would you Gamble without 10 DAYS knowing the stakes? Employees’ Private Data Should Be Protected
The National Labor Relations Board’s new
Ambush Elections rule shortens the timeframe for a union election to as few as
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10 DAYS.
Companies are required to hand over personal employee information, including home addresses and e-mail addresses, to the union without their consent.
Employees should be able to
from all employees, even those who voted no. ???
Employees deserve
Thoughtful Conversation
Enough Time ON AVERAGE, you have at least 30 days to
A 30-day period before an election is a
38 days:
average timeframe for union elections.
Critical election-related questions should be settled
BEFORE an election occurs.
to hear from all sides.
with their employees.
Senator John F. Kennedy, Congressional Record 1959
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Represent & Collect Dues
Companies like The Home Depot should be able to have a
against forcing an uninformed vote.
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A union that wins an election will
and make an informed decision before voting.
“Necessary Safeguard”
$ UNIONS UE
Hear from Both Sides
30 DAYS
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More than 94% of all union elections are held within 56 days.
DON’T GAMBLE
OPPOSE AMBUSH ELECTIONS DEMAND TO KNOW THE FACTS
64% of elections are won by the unions. Source: Graphs and Data Section of NLRB.gov.
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Voting in a union election SHOULD NOT be a game of chance.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
PAC BUILDER PAC Builders Make an ImPACt
23%
of PAC Members are PAC Builders.
12,485 Current PAC Members. 2,838 PAC Builders.
Nearly 60%
of all PAC contributions come from Builders, making them the
True Leaders of the PAC.
For every $10 that the PAC raised in the 2014 election cycle, nearly $6 came from PAC Builders. So far in the 2016 election cycle,
58% of all PAC contributions have come from our PAC Builders. Achieving our goal to become the strongest retail PAC by the next presidential election depends on the
support of our PAC Builders.
Notable PAC Builders
Craig Menear, Chairman and CEO Carol Tome, Executive Vice President - Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer Marc Powers, Executive Vice President - U.S. Stores Ann-Marie Campbell, Southern Division President Crystal Hanlon, Northern Division President More than 1,000 District Managers, Store Managers, and Assistant Store Managers
States with Highest Number of PAC Builders
PAC Builder Benefits: In addition to receiving all PAC Member benefits, such as an apron pin, election updates, breaking political news alerts (called imPACt alerts), political updates with Members of Congress, and Pizza and Politics events at the Atlanta Store Support Center, PAC Builders receive: PAC Match: The Home Depot matches PAC contributions dollar-for-dollar to the charity of your choice. PAC Builder Punchlist: An exclusive weekly legislative update to keep you informed on how Home Depot’s top priorities imPACt you. PAC Polo Shirt: PAC Builders proudly wear their PAC polo shirt to show their support of our PAC.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
GOALS AND RESOURCES Resources
Overall Goals:
Increase awareness, participation, and funds raised among salaried associates.
Captain Goals:
To ensure you are able to gauge your success as a PAC Captain, we've set the following specific goals: 1. *New!* 15% increase in the number of PAC Members
PAC Builder Level.
PAC Website: HomeDepotPAC.com • PAC Captain’s Toolbox located on the PAC website • Weekly Update •
PAC Captain’s Toolbox Contains: • Goals, resources, important contact information
giving at the
• Tips on running a successful campaign • PAC Captain best practices • Legal Guidelines
2. 15% increase
associate participation.
in salaried
$
• FAQs • Annual Report • Information sheet • Contribution form • Sample emails
3. 100% response from all salaried associates.
• PAC Day instructions • PAC Builder information sheets • PowerPoint presentations • Participation report tool (You can pull your own reports any time!)
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
PAC MEMBERS MADE AN
imPACt in 2014 Success: Powered By You
13,391
Record-breaking
$
$1.5 Million raised
politically engaged associates
Nearly
17,000
$1,252,600
letters sent to elected officials
contributed
the home depot
Store Managers from across the country hosted 46 Store Walks with elected officials in 2014. This means that 7,170 associates had an elected official visit their store last year.
2nd Largest Retail PAC the home depot
We crushed our goal of 1,900 new PAC members!
2,767 associates either joined or increased their contribution.
Record-breaking
72%
of all salaried associates contribute to our PAC.
4x more! The average corporate PAC has a 17 percent participation rate.
2012 CYCLE PAC RECEIPTS Wal-Mart The Home Depot
$3,114,919 $2,827,668
2014 CYCLE PAC RECEIPTS $3,317,806 $3,151,513
Lowe’s
$698,529
$842,269
CVS/Caremark
$535,278
$739,587
Publix
$763,079
$587,924
Amazon
$339,376
$507,623
Walgreens
$374,003
$506,272
Target
$493,917
$487,578
Safeway
$616,783
$452,415
Best Buy
$251,986
$348,367
JC Penney
$119,520
$66,257
$57,464
$36,778
Sears
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
LEGAL GUIDELINES As a PAC Captain, it is very important that you are aware of the legal guidelines by which The Home Depot PAC must abide. The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are very easy to learn, absolutely critical to follow, and mandated by federal law.
Do Describe the PAC’s purpose.
- To support our Company’s long-term success by contributing to candidates for federal and state office who understand the concerns and interests we share as associates of The Home Depot.
Clarify that contributions are strictly voluntary.
- All contributions are voluntary and an associate has the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal.
Explain that the contribution amount is entirely up to the associate.
- The PAC suggests a guideline of 0.5 to 1 percent of gross annual salary. This is merely a suggestion. Associates may contribute more, less, or not at all. The Home Depot will not advantage or disadvantage any associate by reason of the amount of their contribution or their decision not to contribute.
Inform associates of their contribution’s tax status.
- Political contributions are not tax deductible, nor are the matching contributions made through PAC Match.
Tell associates cash cannot be accepted.
- Because of legal and administrative requirements, cash cannot be accepted. For lump sum contributions, only personal checks may be accepted.
Don’t Don’t solicit contributions from ineligible associates.
- Only salaried associates who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate in the PAC. Federal law prohibits us from soliciting hourly associates and non-citizens.
Don’t use high-pressure tactics.
- Your presentation should be honest, forthright, and persuasive, but in no way coercive.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Stop the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation of micro-unions in our stores.
The NLRB changed the rules on how unions are formed. Now union elections can take place in just 10 days and a single department can form its own union. These decisions don’t give associates enough time to hear from all sides and could
ultimately fracture our teams and hurt customer service, fundamentally changing our business. SAL
ES
TAX
CLOSE that allows online-only retailers, like Amazon.com, to avoid collecting sales tax, which puts
THE LOOPHOLE
interconnected retailers, like
The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. promoting payment security. Educate officials on Chip and Continue
Engage with states and the federal government regarding
PIN cards, which provide our customers
customer privacy and data security
in the wake of recent data breaches. Ensure that reforms solve problems, are national rather than local, and do not create unnecessary barriers for retailers.
more security than Chip and Signature,
which can be easily forged.
Support federal and state efforts to enact transportation
legislation
to improve port efficiency, build roads and bridges, while allowing more efficient trucks, with greater safety features, to operate on the interstate system.
Tax Reform
Promote federal and state efforts for Comprehensive that includes lowering corporate, small business, and individual income tax rates and retaining the mortgage interest deduction for homeowners.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (CONTINUED)
Enact Hurricane
Preparedness, Energy Star Sales Tax, and Water Saving holidays
PREPAREDNESS
to help our customers save money and to increase sales in our stores.
trade agreements that open
Defeat
product bans and reduce burdens on our store associates
by preventing mandated take-back initiatives.
product
Support new
new markets for buying
and selling the world’s most innovative products and allow us to diversify our international supply chain.
Support Housing Reform
Increase state and federal penalties
organized retail crime – for
particularly e-fencing and copper/metal theft.
to ensure the market will continue to back long term mortgages so consumers can
continue to purchase homes.
Monitor state and federal efforts to increase the minimum wage, and
oppose efforts
only apply to certain types or sizes of businesses, that
such as large format retailers, and that tie future increases to inflation.
Support patent reform to
prevent frivolous lawsuits filed only to extract settlements, which limits product and private-label innovation.
HOST A
PAC DAY PAC Days are a proven way to increase PAC participation in your region.
Share The PAC:
Share your region’s PAC Day with all salaried associates. Who: Store Managers and their
1) PAC Captains help schedule the PAC Day with the Store
salaried associates.
Managers in their district. Share your PAC Day date with Sarah McDonald at [email protected]. The PAC Team will send updated reporting every two hours during your PAC Day.
What: 2015 PAC Campaign PAC Day. When: Anytime between September 28 and October 23.
Where: All Stores in Your District. Why: Because PAC Days make a huge imPACt How:
2) Each Store Manager meets with all salaried associates on their team, and reports to their District Captain how many members of their team have visited HomeDepotPAC.com.
on salaried associates learning about the PAC and participating in the campaign. 3) Once PAC Day concludes, District PAC Captains send their PAC Day numbers to their Region PAC Captain and It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3: Sarah McDonald.
Goals
15% Increase in number of PAC
Builders in the region.
15% Increase in overall participation in the region. 100% Response Rate.
To achieve 100 percent response, all salaried non-responders “respond” to the campaign — this means that every associate visits HomeDepotPAC.com and says, “Yes, I want to participate” or “No, I do not wish to participate.”
Fast Facts
- The 2015 PAC Campaign ends Friday, October 23. - Only salaried associates may contribute to the PAC. - You can sign up or increase your contribution online at:
-
My Apron/My Company/Political Action Committee or HomeDepotPAC.com.
You can support the PAC with a contribution of as little as $2 per paycheck. You can designate the political party you want your contribution to support. The Home Depot will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of your choice (if giving $4 per pay period). Managers already contributing may take this opportunity to consider increasing their contribution. - Contributions are voluntary.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
2015 PAC CAMPAIGN
PAC MATCH FACTS Did You Know? Your PAC contribution of at least $4 per pay period can help support two important programs: the PAC and your favorite charity. The Home Depot matches PAC contributions dollar-fordollar to hundreds of charities each year. Nearly 5,000 PAC members participated in PAC Match in 2014, donating just under $700,000 to charities.
Top Charities PAC Match Supports:
4,727 Home Depot PAC donors participated in PAC Match. That’s 227 more than last year!
• The Homer Fund • American Cancer Society • St. Jude Children’s Research Charities Inc. • The Humane Society • Susan G. Komen Foundation • American National Red Cross
Most Generous States:
$147
We matched nearly
half a million dollars
to the Homer Fund in 2014.
is the average donation size.
70%
of all PAC Match donations go to the Homer Fund.
649
charities received money from PAC Match in 2014.
The highlighted states indicate where the most money was raised for PAC Match in 2014. Combined, the following states contributed more than $620,000.
The total matched in 2014 was
$698,759.96.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
THE HOME DEPOT PAC
PARTICIPATION FORM PAC Builder
Join the PAC! Decide: PAC Builder or PAC Member
PAC Builders contribute at or above the recommended giving levels outlined below. PAC Builders receive a PAC polo shirt, PAC apron pin, PAC Match, PAC Builder Punchlist (an exclusive weekly legislative update) and imPACt Alerts (breaking news alerts). ___ Yes! I want to Do More For Our Future and be a PAC Builder. I wish to support The Home Depot PAC at or above the guidelines outlined below: ___ Sr. Officer/Officer 1% per pay period approx. $50-$192/pay period ___ Director/Sr. Manager ¾% per pay period approx. $25-$50/pay period ___ Manager/Associate ½% per pay period approx. $5-$25/pay period Please indicate your PAC Builder Polo Shirt Size: __ M __L __XL __2XL ___3XL ___4XL
PAC Member
If you are unable to contribute at the PAC Builder level, please consider joining as a PAC Member by withholding a flat dollar amount from your paycheck per pay period or making a one-time contribution. The minimum contribution requested is $2 per pay period. PAC Members receive a PAC apron pin, PAC Match ($4 minimum per pay period), and imPACt alerts (breaking news alerts). ___ Yes! I want to Do More For Our Future and be a PAC Member (choose one): ___ I wish to support The Home Depot PAC with the following dollar amount per pay period: ___$100 ___$50 ____$25 ____$10 ____$5 ____Other _______ (minimum is $2) ___ I wish to support The Home Depot PAC with a one-time contribution. Please accept my personal check for $_____________ made payable to The Home Depot PAC (minimum is $50).
Other ____ ____
No, I choose not to support The Home Depot PAC at this time. Help! I still have unanswered questions about the PAC.
PAC Match
PAC donors who give a minimum of $4 per pay period are eligible to have their contribution matched dollar-for-dollar to the charity of their choice.
Please match my contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the following charity in my name: Charity Name: _______________________________________City:______________State:______
Political Party Designation
The Home Depot PAC does not consider political party affiliation when deciding which candidates to support. However, you may designate your contribution to support candidates of your preferred political party. How would you like your PAC contributions allocated? ___At the discretion of the PAC Board ___To Democratic candidates ___To Republican candidates
I understand that my contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to The Home Depot PAC will be used for political purposes and are strictly voluntary. I have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. The guidelines offered are merely suggestions, and I may contribute more (up to $5,000 per year), less, or not at all. The Home Depot will not advantage or disadvantage me by reason of the amount of my contribution or decision not to contribute. Pursuant to federal law, the name, address, occupation, and name of employer for annual contributions of $200 or more will be reported to the Federal Election Commission. Print Name: __________________________________________________________ myApron ID: _______________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
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TALKING POINTS The Purpose of the PAC • Local, state, and federal laws increasingly affect The Home Depot’s profitability and success, right down to regulating many of the products and services we offer. • By law, The Home Depot corporation cannot contribute to federal campaigns. The PAC was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. • Our PAC financially supports pro-retail, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our positions on legislative issues. Visit the contributions tab at www.HomeDepotPAC.com to view PAC disbursement details by state.
The Importance of the PAC
PAC Match Program
Our PAC helps keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Stopping the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation of micro-unions in our stores. - Promoting Chip and PIN credit cards to keep our customers’ data more secure and reduce fraud. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers to avoid collecting sales tax.
• PAC Match is a way to support two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. • The Home Depot matches your PAC contribution dollar for dollar to the charity of your choice. • To sign up or learn more visit www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to Candidates • Our PAC does not consider political party or social issues when deciding which candidates to support. • We base our PAC contributions on four criteria: 1. Service on key committees that frequently legislate on issues important to The Home Depot, with emphasis on the leadership of those committees. 2. Favorable voting record or position on legislative issues that impact our associates, customers, and Company’s profitability. 3. Endorsement by pro-business and retail trade associations, such as the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 4. Strong constituency, including the location of a The Home Depot store, regional office, or distribution center in the candidate’s district, or a relationship with a PAC Board Member or associates from a store walk or office visit. • You may designate your PAC contribution to support candidates of your preferred political party. When you sign up at www.HomeDepotPAC.com, let us know how you would like your contribution designated.
Salaried associates can join for as little as $2 per pay period. Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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TIPS
How to Run a Successful Campaign During the PAC Campaign, keep these three simple steps in mind:
Educate
1. Use a PAC Information Sheet as a leave-behind with salaried associates. 2. Share a copy of The Home Depot PAC Annual Report and encourage them to visit OrangeVoice.com to learn more about our company’s legislative priorities. 3. Log in to HomeDepotPAC.com: Share the Candidate Contribution Guidelines and who the PAC has donated to this year. Tell associates they can designate their contribution to the political party of their choice. 4. Each week, forward the PAC Builder Punchlist and/or imPACt Alerts and explain that the Company will match their contribution dollar-for-dollar (if giving $4 or more per pay period) to the charity of their choice, through PAC Match. ....$?
Make the Ask
1. Compare PAC contributions to everyday expenses, like buying a cup of coffee on the way to work. 2. Remember: participation is voluntary. 3. Be polite, sincere, and non-intimidating. Please respect an associate’s decision to join or not to join.
Follow Up
1. Include reasons why you give to the PAC and why you believe the PAC is important. 2. Use the sample emails in the PAC Captain’s Toolbox. 3. If an associate is unable to contribute each pay period, ask if they are interested in making a one-time donation. 4. Remember to track your progress each day/week with real time reporting that can be downloaded from the PAC Captain’s Toolbox (on the PAC website – HomeDepotPAC.com), that is included in your Weekly Update, or that you can request at any time by sending an email to Sarah McDonald at [email protected]. Remember: the reporting you receive during the PAC Campaign is real-time; as soon as a salaried associate visits HomeDepotPAC.com and responds to the Campaign, their name is removed from the non-responders list.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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TOP THREE REASONS Why don’t associates join our PAC? I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT IT • The PAC Campaign is a great opportunity to educate salaried associates. • Share information with them once you receive it: - Annual Report, PAC Builder Punchlist, imPACt Alerts
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Encourage Associates to visit:
HomeDepotPAC.com
Make Your OrangeVoice Heard, visit:
OrangeVoice.com
I DON’T LIKE MIXING BUSINESS AND POLITICS • • • • •
Local, state, and federal laws increasingly affect The Home Depot’s profitability and success, right down to regulating many of the products and services we offer. By law, The Home Depot corporation cannot contribute to federal campaigns. Our PAC helps elect candidates who understand and care about the issues affecting our Company, our associates, and our customers. Our PAC does not consider political party or social issues when deciding which candidates to support. You may designate your PAC contribution to support candidates of your preferred political party.
I CAN’T AFFORD IT
• • •
YES YOU CAN – a little bit can make a big difference. Salaried associates can be involved for as little as $2 per pay period – less than the average cup of coffee. The average PAC Member gives $5 per pay period.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit Regional Issue Sales Sheets (samples) 19 total were created
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CENTRAL REGION Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following victories directly imPACted the Central Region: Illinois • Governor Rauner signed a bill allowing THD to get back sales taxes paid to the state on private label credit card bad debt. It is estimated to save Home Depot $1 million per year. • A personal information protection bill passed that included a number of suggestions from THD regarding personal data collection which helps keep our customers’ data more secure. Missouri • Legislation was introduced that would increase the sales tax holiday to cover purchases up to $1,000 on qualified Water Sense and Energy Star products, saving our customers money on efficient products for their homes. • We kept consumer choice a priority as we defeated numerous local plastic bag bans that would have created a checkerboard of regulations.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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SOUTH FLORIDA/PUERTO RICO Get Involved.The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate
participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following victories directly imPACted South Florida/Puerto Rico: Florida: • A huge new tax on our business operations that would have instituted mandatory combined reporting was defeated. This would have cost THD an additional $30-40 million in taxes. Puerto Rico: • We defeated the latest Value Added Tax (VAT) reform proposal that threatened to significantly hurt sales by imposing a 16% VAT to replace the 7% sales tax. This tax increase would have boosted costs dramatically for our customers while imposing burdensome tax collection requirements and increasing our cost of doing business in Puerto Rico.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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GULF REGION Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.” The following victories directly imPACted the Gulf Region: Louisiana • A huge new tax on our business operations that would have instituted mandatory combined reporting was defeated. This would have cost THD an additional $6 million in taxes. • THD re-instituted a two-day sales tax holiday for all hurricane preparedness materials under $2,500, helping to keep our customers safe during storms. Texas • THD worked to reinstate the three-day Energy Star sales tax holiday, saving our customers money on efficient products for their homes. • THD helped defeat a bill that would have required a zip code to be entered on all credit card purchases over $200. It would have slowed down the checkout process for our customers and would have required additional POS software and training for our cashiers. • Helped defeat a bill backed by credit unions that would have created significant financial penalties on retailers who were part of a data breach.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit SSC (Corp. Head Quarters) Specfic Sale Sheets
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CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES T of micro-unions in our stores. AX - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following legislative priorities and victories directly imPACt Corporate Communications and External Affairs: • Increased awareness of The Home Depot Foundation’s mission to end veterans’ homelessness drew dozens of elected officials to our Celebration of Service projects across the country every year. • Chip and PIN credit card technology keeps our customers safe from fraud in our stores and online by requiring the use of a PIN instead of an easily forged signature.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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FINANCE
Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following legislative priorities and victories directly imPACt the Finance Department: • The Home Depot led efforts to defeat harmful legislation pushed by banks and credit unions that would have shifted all costs to retailers in the event of a data breach. • The defeat of legislation in five states that would have increased taxes on multi-state companies, saving The Home Depot a total of $86 million in new taxes. • Chip and PIN credit card technology keeps our customers safe from fraud in our stores and online by requiring the use of a PIN instead of an easily forged signature. • The Home Depot’s tax and government relations teams continue working together to urge for comprehensive tax reform that will lower the corporate rate.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
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HUMAN RESOURCES Get Involved.
The Home Depot Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to encourage associate participation in the political process. By getting involved with our PAC, you have the opportunity to help financially support pro-business, pro-Home Depot candidates who understand our position on legislative issues. This helps grow the top and bottom lines of our business and protects the values our Company was built upon. For as little as $2.00 per pay period, you can help keep The Home Depot stable and profitable by helping elect candidates who will stand with us on issues like: - Preventing the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from allowing ambush elections and the creation SAL ES TAX of micro-unions in our stores. - Closing the decades-old loophole that allows online-only retailers such as Amazon to avoid collecting sales tax, putting multi-channel retailers, like The Home Depot, at a six to 10 percent pricing disadvantage. THE LOOPHOLE
CLOSE
Be Heard.
By joining our PAC, you become an active participant in the political process. Your membership joins you with thousands of other associates across the country, and sends a powerful message to elected officials. It says:
Make a Difference.
The PAC is just one aspect of our government relations activities. Over the years, our legislative advocacy has saved The Home Depot millions of dollars in annualized savings.
“My involvement in the political process makes a difference, and my OrangeVoice matters.”
The following legislative priorities and victories directly imPACt the Human Resources Department: • Legislation to defund the National Labor Relations Board’s ambush election and micro-union rules would prevent harmful union policies from fragmenting our stores. • Predictive scheduling legislation, which would have taken away our flexibility in scheduling associates’ shifts, was defeated in three states. Such regulations are burdensome for our stores by penalizing retailers for adjusting employee schedules to fit demand. • Legislation passed in Georgia allows us to issue payroll cards to associates instead of paper checks. This bill protects our associates without bank accounts from using predatory check cashing locations.
Join the PAC today and help support your favorite charity!
Through PAC Match,
you can do more for our future by supporting two very important programs – the PAC and your favorite charity. For every dollar an associate contributes ($4 minimum per pay period) to The Home Depot PAC, The Home Depot will match that contribution dollar-for-dollar with a donation to the charity of their choice, in their name.
Contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected] Phone: 202-393-4434 | Cell: 202-997-6718
www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit PAC Captains - Leadership Training Invite
THANK YOU FOR SERVING AS A PAC CAPTAIN! Don’t forget! Join one of the three different PAC Captain Training sessions this week. Remember, training is mandatory.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2-3 p.m. ET Thursday, September 17 9-10am ET or from 4-5 p.m. ET
Again, this training is required for all Home Depot PAC Captains.
Can’t make any of these times?
Please contact: Sarah McDonald, Senior Manager, Political Programs @
[email protected]
(202) 393-4434
Stay Connected: @
[email protected] www.HomeDepotPAC.com
Dial In Information: (800) 442-5794 Code - 841581
Contributions to The Home Depot PAC are not tax deductible. Contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to contribute or refuse to contribute without any reprisal.
Home Depot PAC PAC Captains Tool Kit Guide to DC
2015 PAC CAPTAINS LEADERSHIP TRAINING
DC SIGHTSEEING GUIDE FREE TIME SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 8
Guest Free Time (Arrival until 5:30pm)
- Check out the Smithsonian Museums or attractions nearby the National Retail Federation Offices.
Wednesday, September 9
Guest Free Time (Approx. 1:45 pm – 3:30 pm)
- After lunch, visit a site near the US Capitol, or head back to the hotel to explore the neighborhood there.
OUR FAVORITE DC SITES AND MUSEUMS About: Exhibits the finest examples of traditional and contemporary art from the entire continent of Africa.
SMITHSONIAN Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm Address: Independence Ave and 7th Street, SW Metro: L’Enfant Plaza, Maryland Ave. exit (Blue/Orange/Silver or Green/Yellow) About: An in-depth collection of modern masters and works by emerging artists; cutting-edge films; sculptures by Rodin, Matisse, and Moore on the plaza and in the garden.
Air and Space Museum
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: Independence Avenue at 6th Street, SW Metro: L’Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Silver or Green/Yellow) About: Must see! Twenty-three galleries exhibiting hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts.
American History Museum
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 1402 Constitution Ave, NW Metro: Smithsonian or Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver) About: Devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States. Highlights include the First Ladies dresses exhibition and Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers.
Natural History Museum Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address:10th Street & Constitution Ave, NW Metro: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver) About: Exhibits on earliest human origins; development of world cultures; ancient and modern mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures.
American Indian Museum
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 4th Street and Independence Ave, SW Metro: L’Enfant Plaza About: Home to one of the largest and most diverse collections of Native art and historical and cultural objects; exhibits are designed in collaboration with Native communities from across the hemisphere.
African Art Museum
Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 950 Independence Avenue, SW Metro: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver)
CLOSEST TO NRF’S OFFICE
only a block from the US Capitol, is also a landmark in its own right, featuring gardens, unique works of art, and beautiful indoor spaces.
Library of Congress
Hours:11:30 am - 7 pm Address: 8th and F Streets, NW Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) About: The Portrait Gallery tells the stories of America through the individuals who have shaped our nation, from pre-colonial times to today, including poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists. The American Art Museum includes photography, modern folk and self-taught art, African American art, Latino art, New Deal art, impressionist paintings, which offer an unparalleled record of the American experience
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Address: 101 Independence Ave, SE – Entrance to historic Thomas Jefferson building on First Street, SE Tours: Free, available to the public without prior reservation. Every half hour from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. About: The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. During one-hour walking tours, volunteer docents explain the symbolic art and architecture of the Thomas Jefferson building and tell the story of the Library: its history, collections, and services for Congress and the nation.
Spy Museum
The Supreme Court
American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
Hours: 9 am – 7 pm Address: 800 F Street, NW Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) or Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Silver) Timed Tickets: Adults - $21.95 About: The International Spy Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. If you are a James Bond fan, you’ll have to check out the exhibit on 50 years of Bond villains!
National Building Museum
Hours:10 am – 5 pm Address: 401 F Street NW Metro: Judiciary Square (Blue/Orange/ Silver) or Gallery Place – Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) Adult Ticket for the BEACH only: $16 About: Check out the Great Hall, Museum Shop, café, or a docent-led tour of our historic landmark building free of charge. The BEACH installation, a limited time feature, requires admission fee – tickets available to purchase until 4pm.
NEAR THE CAPITOL Folger Shakespeare Library
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Address: 201 East Capitol Street, SE Tours: Free, docent-led tours available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm About: The Folger Shakespeare Library is more than just a home for the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. The main building,
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm Address: 1 First Street, NE (Enter the building from the Plaza doors on each side of the main steps.) Metro: Capitol South or Union Station About: Visit the highest federal court in the U.S. Courtroom Lectures every hour on the half-hour, beginning at 9:30 am with a final lecture beginning at 3:30 pm.
Botanical Gardens
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm; Bartholdi Park closes at dusk Address: 100 Maryland Avenue, SW Metro: Capitol South (Blue, Orange, Silver) About: They have plants from around the world and rooms dedicated to specific regions. It is truly a “living museum.”
Postal Museum
Hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE Metro: Union Station (Red) About: Devoted to the history of America’s mail service and the hobby of stamp collecting.
AROUND THE CITY John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Hours: Mon-Fri , 10 am – 5 pm Address: 2700 F Street, NW Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU (Blue/ Orange/Silver), free shuttle service departs every 15 minutes from this station
About: Highly Recommended! The Kennedy Center tour highlights the historic events that led up to the establishment of a national cultural center, as well as an interactive exhibit on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy. Along the way you will also learn about the extraordinary gifts from the governments of more than 60 countries that make the Kennedy Center truly an international destination.
Ford’s Theatre
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm, (every half hour) Address: 511 Tenth St, NW Metro: Metro Center (Red or Blue/Orange/ Silver) or Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red or Green/Yellow) Tickets: $3 advance sale for Museum, Peterson House, Education Center, and Theatre; Opportunity to purchase Acoustiguide for $5 About: A working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in Washington, DC, to explore and celebrate Lincoln’s ideals and leadership principles.
National Archives
Hours:10 am – 5:30 pm Address: 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Metro: Archives (Green/Yellow) Reservations: Not required, but can help to avoid waiting in line - $1.50 online reservation fee. About: The National Archives Museum is home of the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights which are housed in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
Newseum
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Metro: Archives (Green/Yellow) or Judiciary Square (Red) Adult Ticket: $22.95 plus tax; valid for two days in a row About: Find out for yourself why everyone is calling the Newseum the best experience Washington, DC has to offer. Whether you have just a few hours or want to spend all day, you’ll find something for everyone in the Newseum’s 15 theaters and galleries.
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