[Geysers] Re: Avis Commercial

[Tom Kearney]

A response from Katy Duffy, OFVC supervisor about the Avis commercial.  
Thanks to the gazers on the list server that informed us and complained to 
Avis.

Tom

>Hi!
>
>Since you both emailed about the Avis commercial, I thought you'd like to
>see the response below. Thanks for your heads-up!................Katy
>
>----- Forwarded by Katy Duffy/YELL/NPS on 04/05/2005 08:50 AM -----
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>                       Cheryl Matthews
>                                                To:
>                       04/04/2005 05:06         cc:       (bcc: Katy 
>Duffy/YELL/NPS)
>                       PM MDT                   Subject:  Avis Commercial
>
>
>
>
>Hi everyone:
>
>Last week we received several calls and e-mails from the public and park
>staff about an Avis commercial, showing a father and son visiting
>Yellowstone and throwing a rock into Old Faithful Geyser.  We contacted
>Avis to explain our concerns about the commercial and see what could be
>done to correct the damaging commercial.  Avis was immediately apologetic
>and responsive to our concerns.  They assured us that they would
>immediately take steps to correct the situation.
>
>Avis called today to let us know that they have completely pulled the
>commercial from the air and will no longer be showing it.  They, once
>again, apologized for any misunderstanding caused by the commercial.
>
>Please feel free to contact the Public Affairs Office if you have any
>questions about the Avis commercial.
>
>Thank you!
>
>
>Cheryl Matthews
>