Question 1

What is ESOP Month?

Accepted Answer

Every October, the ESOP Association and employee-owned companies like ours celebrate being an ESOP. BL uses this month to continue to promote ownership culture, help strengthen relationships within the company, and increase awareness about our ESOP. We all work hard to make BL a great place to work and ESOP Month is a chance to celebrate! This year is particularly special because it is our 20th anniversary of becoming an ESOP!

Question 2

Do I have to be an ESOP entrant to participate in ESOP Month?

Accepted Answer

Nope! ESOP Month is for everyone who works at BL, not just those who've already entered the ESOP. It doesn't matter if you've been here for years or days or hours - everyone at BL gets to play.

Question 3

What if I misplace an ESOP Month email?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem! We keep all information shared through the ESOP Month emails right on this website! If you can't find what you're looking for, reach out to an ESOP committee Member from the Contact Us page and we'll put you in the right direction!

Question 4

What types of raffle prizes can I win?

Accepted Answer

We raffle off a variety of prizes each year, ranging in size from gift cards to the newest gaming consoles and beyond! Check out the Raffle page on the ESOP month website for the full list of prizes we're raffling off this year.

Question 5

Can I win more than one raffle prize?

Accepted Answer

No, each employee owner can only win one prize. If a person is picked for more than one prize in the raffle, they can choose to keep their old prize or take the new one. If someone is selected for more than one prize, but they aren't present at the raffle drawing, they are automatically given the higher value prize. Whichever prize is not kept will be "re-raffled".

Question 6

How do I recieve my tickets? How does the Committee keep track?

Accepted Answer

All tickets are fully virtual, and you won't be receiving individual tickets at all. We keep track of everyone's ticket totals throughout the month (via your weekly participation surveys). The final week of ESOP Month, we will reach out to everyone with your ticket total. That total number is how many tickets you have to put in for raffle prizes. It's up to you to allocate your tickets into the prizes you most want to win. You will allocate your tickets for the raffle prizes you want virtually as well.

Question 7

I forgot to submit my participation survey from the prior week - what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry, all participation surveys stay open until the due date at the end of the month! Just be sure to keep an eye out on your inbox for when the due date gets announced!

Question 8

How many tickets is each event worth?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is - it depends!Each event will have its own rules and rewards, so make sure to look out for specific instructions for each one! But don't worry, the participation submission page on the ESOP Month website will help keep track of all the tickets you earn so we won't miss anything you've earned. Just make sure to submit your participation surveys before the due date at the end of the month!

Question 9

Can I purchase extra raffle tickets?

Accepted Answer

No, raffle tickets are not for sale. Tickets can only be earned by participating in ESOP Month events and activities.

Question 10

Who can I talk to if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

If you have additional questions pertaining to ESOP month events, prizes, and general information - please contact an ESOP committee member (listed on the Contact Us Page).If you have a question related to the website or have an issue relating to access within the website - please email jbuslewicz@blcompanies.com or jdefrances@blcompanies.com - DO NOT EMAIL THE IT TEAM! Thank you!

Question 11

What is Givee? How do I get my care package?

Accepted Answer

We've partnered with Givee to provide an ESOP Month gift to everyone at BL! You'll receive an email with the link to a store featuring over a dozen BL branded items that you can pick from and customize. You'll have flexibility of choice of item, size, color, and in some cases – personalization.We are launching the link before ESOP Month begins so you have plenty of time to have your item in hand for the start of our October festivities.All that is needed for login is your First and Last Name and your BL Companies’ e-mail address. Your BL e-mail address is your unique identifier so be sure to use that address and not a personal one.There's no need for pick up! Your ESOP month gift will be mailed directly to you at the address you select at checkout.

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