News releases (includes press releases, media advisories, and meeting notes)
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes 2008 07.02
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
July 2, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)
Facilitator: Chris
Attendees: 4
Updates
Group discussed:
1. Outcome of Monday panel discussion at the Library
2. Farmer's Market Tabling
3. Protest at Mammoth on July 26th
Reports From Working Groups
1. Media/Outreach:
Having a workshop and/or a table at the Bioneers Conference in October was discussed. Costs and table dimensions will be determined.
We also brainstormed some BAB logo ideas, and a member will bring proposals to a future meeting.
There was discussion about the regularity of BAB potlucks.
2. Cooperation/Support:
We discussed logistical and member support of the July 26th protest at Mammoth. We will look into designing and screenprinting t-shirts for the protesters, and a carpool for the event will be organized.
Proposals
1. Consensus was met to hold a table or workshop (or both) at the Bioneers Conference if available
2. Consensus was met to hold BAB potlucks on the last Sunday of every month at 7PM - Cooper Park while it's warm and dry.
Announcements
Next Meeting:
Press Release: Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Calls upon Gov. Schweitzer to Withdraw from Interagency Bison Management Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Klatt
406-599-3629
lodgepole@riseup.net
June 12, 2008
Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows.
(Bozeman, Mont.) – The grassroots citizens group Buffalo Allies of Bozeman responded to the Monday announcement of brucellosis in a cattle herd in the Paradise Valley with a challenge to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer to withdraw from the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman meeting notes for 2008 05.21
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
May 21, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)
Facilitator: Chris
Attendees: 5
Updates
Group discussed:
1. Nine bulls at Duck Creek, continued hazing operations on Horse Butte
2. Formal complaint by Hebgen Lake Estates Homeowner's Assn.
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman meeting notes for 2008 05.14
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Meeting Notes
May 14, 2008 at 7 PM
Montana State University Student Union Building (2nd floor cafeteria – NW corner)
Facilitator: Mel
Attendees: 4
Meeting opening, introductions, and review of agenda
Updates
1. BFC rally was today (5/14) 12pm to 2pm at the State Capitol in Helena. Jim and Joe went and discussed the event.
2. Informal meeting with HOBNOB for Thursday May 15th.
3. June educational event: Chris will book the venue at the Bozeman Public Library.
Agenda Items
1. Consensus was met for the revised campaign proposal as follows:
Buffalo Are Wildlife!
This campaign addresses the fact that wild bison are not considered wildlife but are instead considered "a species in need of management" by Montana law. Current management practices are founded upon this pretense, such that the recognition of bison as wildlife would obviate the use of the IBMP. This would appeal to wildlife advocates across political boundaries, thus motivating action towards the conservation and protection of bison herds beyond Yellowstone Park's boundaries.
Suggested modes of action include, but are not limited to:
Press Release: Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Is Founded to Take Action against the Slaughter and Hazing of Wild Buffalo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Klatt
406-599-3629
lodgepole@riseup.net
May 12, 2008
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Is Founded to Take Action against the Slaughter and Hazing of Wild Buffalo
New group takes a grassroots approach toward advocacy of buffalo in the Yellowstone area.
(Bozeman, Mont.) – In a winter where more wild buffalo have been killed than at any time since the 19th century in and near Yellowstone National Park, concerned local residents in the Bozeman area have formed Buffalo Allies of Bozeman – a new grassroots group taking action on behalf of the American bison.
