Below is a copy of my letter and the response that I recieved from Andy at Campsaver.com:
Hi Victor,
Thank you for your email. I'd be happy to read the letter you sent me. However, our ticketing system discards attachments. Will you resend it to me?
We share a love of the outdoors and I am equally concerned about regulations that effect our ability to access our outdoor playgrounds. To be candid, CampSaver is a small business. We do not have a policy in place that details how the company as an entity endorses or does not endorse political issues. In short, the company itself does not have an official stance. We have no policy in place that even explains how we would take a stance. Not because we don't care or because it's not important, more because we're not that developed as a company. Since I am the owner I suppose I would be the one who would need to decide at some point how we will handle the company taking positions politically. At this point in time though, the company does not have a position on anything politically.
HonestIy though, I really do not know if the company itself will ever take political positions outwardly. Our company is represented by our 30 employees, each with varying positions and ideals. Since they represent the company and the company represents them, it would be impossible to have political positions that represented everyone that works here. I would not want anyone here to ever feel excluded or on the outside because of a political position the company takes as a whole. So, we may be apolitical i guess.
The company position is a reflection of me as a person. I keep my opinions to myself and don't don't express them outwardly. Concerning the National Monument near Canyonlands, I don't know enough about it. I've read some news articles here and there but I have not been actively engaged. Between constructing a new building, family and working till 2 am every day, i don't keep up. I'm sure i'll here more this week as I attend a trade show in SLC and read the daily news where OIA is a main sponsor.
If my personal opinion effects you shopping here, send me the letter and i'll give you a candid response.
Best Regards
Andy Stroman
Owner
CampSaver.com
Hi, my name is Victor and I am a lifelong resident of Logan. As I drive home from Ogden every day, I have been excited to see the progress that you have made on your new store/warehouse! It looks like it will be a great operation and resource for those of us that enjoy the outdoors!
I do however have a quick question for you. Recently, many members of the Outdoor Industry Association have endorsed a letter to President Obama in regards to a proposed National Monument near Canyonlands National Park. Though your company is not on the list of companies that have endorsed the idea, I would like to ask you about what your stance is in regards to such an idea. Many of the brands that you offer have endorsed such a plan, and I do not begrudge your company for offering these products to your customers, but I would really like to know your position. If you are unfamiliar with the letter, I have attached a copy.
I am an avid Mountain Biker, fly fisherman, camper, as well as an OHV'er. I love to get out and enjoy everything that Utah has to offer and ideas such as the Greater Canyonlands National Monument really worries me. Ideas such as this usually means restricting land use to those of us that use it responsibly and want our children to be able to enjoy it as well. I respect those that feel the area should be protected, but to potentially impose regulations that would keep anyone from accessing the area however they are able, I feel, is wrong. There are many ways to manage the area so that everyone can enjoy it.
As a consumer, I have decided that my dollars will go to supporting companies and organizations that promote inclusive land use regulations. That is why I have sent you this letter. I am anxious to hear your opinions on the matter.
Thank you!
Victor Baugh
Hi Victor,
Thank you for your email. I'd be happy to read the letter you sent me. However, our ticketing system discards attachments. Will you resend it to me?
We share a love of the outdoors and I am equally concerned about regulations that effect our ability to access our outdoor playgrounds. To be candid, CampSaver is a small business. We do not have a policy in place that details how the company as an entity endorses or does not endorse political issues. In short, the company itself does not have an official stance. We have no policy in place that even explains how we would take a stance. Not because we don't care or because it's not important, more because we're not that developed as a company. Since I am the owner I suppose I would be the one who would need to decide at some point how we will handle the company taking positions politically. At this point in time though, the company does not have a position on anything politically.
HonestIy though, I really do not know if the company itself will ever take political positions outwardly. Our company is represented by our 30 employees, each with varying positions and ideals. Since they represent the company and the company represents them, it would be impossible to have political positions that represented everyone that works here. I would not want anyone here to ever feel excluded or on the outside because of a political position the company takes as a whole. So, we may be apolitical i guess.
The company position is a reflection of me as a person. I keep my opinions to myself and don't don't express them outwardly. Concerning the National Monument near Canyonlands, I don't know enough about it. I've read some news articles here and there but I have not been actively engaged. Between constructing a new building, family and working till 2 am every day, i don't keep up. I'm sure i'll here more this week as I attend a trade show in SLC and read the daily news where OIA is a main sponsor.
If my personal opinion effects you shopping here, send me the letter and i'll give you a candid response.
Best Regards
Andy Stroman
Owner
CampSaver.com
| Name: | Victor Baugh |
| Email: | XXXXX@XXXX.com |
Hi, my name is Victor and I am a lifelong resident of Logan. As I drive home from Ogden every day, I have been excited to see the progress that you have made on your new store/warehouse! It looks like it will be a great operation and resource for those of us that enjoy the outdoors!
I do however have a quick question for you. Recently, many members of the Outdoor Industry Association have endorsed a letter to President Obama in regards to a proposed National Monument near Canyonlands National Park. Though your company is not on the list of companies that have endorsed the idea, I would like to ask you about what your stance is in regards to such an idea. Many of the brands that you offer have endorsed such a plan, and I do not begrudge your company for offering these products to your customers, but I would really like to know your position. If you are unfamiliar with the letter, I have attached a copy.
I am an avid Mountain Biker, fly fisherman, camper, as well as an OHV'er. I love to get out and enjoy everything that Utah has to offer and ideas such as the Greater Canyonlands National Monument really worries me. Ideas such as this usually means restricting land use to those of us that use it responsibly and want our children to be able to enjoy it as well. I respect those that feel the area should be protected, but to potentially impose regulations that would keep anyone from accessing the area however they are able, I feel, is wrong. There are many ways to manage the area so that everyone can enjoy it.
As a consumer, I have decided that my dollars will go to supporting companies and organizations that promote inclusive land use regulations. That is why I have sent you this letter. I am anxious to hear your opinions on the matter.
Thank you!
Victor Baugh
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