REI Dividend - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigbarrels · 04-09-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkT

Cabo is Mountain Time so pick Denver, Phoenix, etc.

thanks for the heads up

Deefeesha · 04-09-2012, 08:01 AM

Just for reference:
http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/mar...i-members.html

fishingfiend · 04-09-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Deefeesha

Just for reference:
http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/mar...i-members.html

Who's responsibility is it to verify the accuracy of the companies being tagged as MLPA supporters? I actually contacted REI's public affairs regarding MLPA and got the response below. Sucks to boycott a store/product unfairly due to some bad forum info.

"Thank you for taking the time to contact REI and providing us the opportunity to respond. REI has not endorsed the MLPA and does not take public positions on matters of public policy or state/federal legislation without a thorough review from our Government Affairs department.

Our focus is on encouraging participation in the human-powered outdoor activities that we provide products for. While our members and customers use our gear for a variety of activities, our roots and expertise are in the areas of hiking, backpacking, bicycling, skiing, snowshoeing, paddling and climbing. Our goal is to promote and grow these activities and encourage stewardship of the lands and waters where these sports take place.
We hope you find this information useful and that REI is able to continue to serve your outdoor needs.

Public Affairs | Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)"

Deefeesha · 04-09-2012, 01:50 PM

Just because they don't blantly say they support the MLPA doesn't mean they don't. The job of their public affairs department is to sugarcoat their stand and attempt to ramain nuetral in the public eye so their business isn't affected.

In fact, a fellow forum member discovered REI contributed substantially to the organizations against "us."

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ight=chit+list

Same situation with Stones Brewery.

tagyak · 04-09-2012, 09:49 PM

going back to the original post: REI dividends. i got my whopping $0.66 and 20% discount. now anxiously waiting to see what i can go spend my money on......

04-09-2012, 08:01 AM	#2
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Just for reference: http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/mar...i-members.html

04-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#4
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Just because they don't blantly say they support the MLPA doesn't mean they don't. The job of their public affairs department is to sugarcoat their stand and attempt to ramain nuetral in the public eye so their business isn't affected. In fact, a fellow forum member discovered REI contributed substantially to the organizations against "us." http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ight=chit+list Same situation with Stones Brewery.

04-09-2012, 09:49 PM	#5
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	going back to the original post: REI dividends. i got my whopping $0.66 and 20% discount. now anxiously waiting to see what i can go spend my money on......