What is this all about?

First and foremost - the Old Faithful + HEART design is provided by Araya, 5 year-old Yellowstone supporter of Cody, WY. Thank you Araya!! Sunday in the Park - Protest FOR Yellowstone is a group of citizens from the Yellowstone National Park gateway towns who are concerned about the impact of the federal government shutdown on our communities. Communities such as ours are both built and dependent upon the parks we serve - when the guests are here, our businesses are open - without Yellowstone, we do not have guests to serve. As the summer season is the strongest for Yellowstone, many business owners and employees count on the summer season of May-October to make their bread and butter. The loss of revenue due to the shutdown is a significant impact on both business owners and their employees, many of whom have been laid off 1+ months prior to when was expected and will not be compensated for these lost wages and revenue, while still having financial obligations to meet. Parents will need to explain to their young children why they can't go see the animals. Park employees (many who do not yet know when they will be paid, or will not be paid at all in the case of concessions employees) have had to explain to guests why they can't see the wonders of America's 1st National Park, even though they bought their plane tickets and booked their hotel reservations over a year in advance. We want Congress to see the human side of the shutdown and the effects of it upon their constituents, their voters. We want the states of Wyoming and Montana to take a stand and participate in funding to reopen our parks. This is not a political campaign - this is a human campaign. Please see the details page for additional info, or visit us on Facebook at Protest FOR Yellowstone National Park for additional information.

The Details

SUNDAY October 13, 2013 

WHERE: Yellowstone Park Entrances

WHEN: 3:00pm

WHAT TO BRING:
  • Signs 
  • Information 
  • Friends & Family
  • A positive attitude
  • Baked goods!
WHAT TO KNOW:
  • Peace and civility - This is a peaceful protest rally meant to draw attention to how the shutdown is affecting our communities. This is NOT a forum for your personal political statements - please leave the "blame game" at home.
  • Keep it factual folks - Information is great and key, but only if it is objective and reliable. How much has your business lost? How many paychecks do you stand to lose? How many reservations have been cancelled at your hotel? How has this tangibly impacted you? These are all great things that carry weight and make our points real!
  • Entering the park - Please bear in mind that the rangers are ticketing people for entering the park as it is considered trespassing. In the name of the rally, the point might be made stronger by everyone respecting the laws (even though they are the ones we are protesting!) but if you do choose to enter the park it is at your own risk.
  • Respect  - Please be respectful of the rangers and park staff - they are just doing their jobs. Yes, we may not like what their jobs entail and wish they would fight back on behalf of the park, but we are not to judge whether they should put their jobs on the line. They may want to, but they also may have kids at home who need their folks to have a job too.

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