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This is a petition on behalf of seasonal members “campers” of Westward Shores named within to the management of Westward Shores “WWS” and parent company Northgate Resorts. This petition aims to influence an amendment to the decision by WWS to disallow the displaying of flags from countries other than USA and Canada as well as American “variation” flags.
The current rules and policies state:
“The following flags are allowed to be displayed at your site and throughout the campground, American, Canadian, Military, including Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA, and veterans, sports and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal or garden.“
Recently management reiterated this policy and also included a specific ban of political or prejudicial flags. Within the list of banned flags includes flags from countries other than USA and Canada, as well as American variation flags specifically those colors representing first responders.
By signing this petition, Campers express their dignified support for reconsideration to this policy. Campers believe that these flags do not represent prejudicial or political motivation and instead are a representation of support and pride. A significant number of Campers are active or retired first responders, as well as a cohort of immigrants from outside of North America. Therefore Campers request that the following flags be respectfully allowed to be displayed on their property:
- Official flags of other countries and states so long that the flag does not contain any unofficial mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, or picture
- American “variation” flags in support of first responders (blue line, red line, yellow line, etc) so long that the flag does not contain any additional mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, or picture
- Pride flags including American variation version so long that the flag does not contain any additional mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, or picture
Campers do not support the displaying of political, disrespectful, inflammatory, or prejudicial flags and support WWS in enforcing this part of the policy in order to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
We hope that WWS accepts this petition for consideration and commits to building an inclusive, supportive community for campers.
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Updates
July 22, 2022
Management has not responded to our requests for a meeting yet. Call the Westward Shores office today to ask why they refuse to discuss these flag restrictions with their own campers.
July 22, 2022
We hit a real turning point today and management is finally paying attention to our momentum. Use the link below to email the regional director and demand they recognize our right to display these flags.
17 Comments
Ridiculous rule. My flag honors my brother who served and its not political at all. Let us fly our flags in peace.
Total overreach by management. Treating thin blue line flags like they are offensive is a slap in the face to all the heroes who keep us safe.
I understand not being able to put political flags up. What doesn't make sense is stopping someone from showing support for First Responders or prohibiting other flags unless they are US or Canada. We are a melting pot. Let's not micromanage this.....
You folks need to address the things that are really important here. Stop micro managing, and pissing off campers with nonsense.
As the wife of a first responder who puts his life on the line everyday, I am utterly disgusted and ashamed by WWS policy to ban flags supporting first responders. This is discriminatory and outrageous!
Proud police family
I’m hanging a blue line flag
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
This is a petition on behalf of seasonal members “campers” of Westward Shores named within to the management of Westward Shores “WWS” and parent company Northgate Resorts. This petition aims to influence an amendment to the decision by WWS to disallow the displaying of flags from countries other than USA and Canada as well as American “variation” flags.
The current rules and policies state:
“The following flags are allowed to be displayed at your site and throughout the campground, American, Canadian, Military, including Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, POW, MIA, and veterans, sports and decorative flags such as holiday, seasonal or garden.“
Recently management reiterated this policy and also included a specific ban of political or prejudicial flags. Within the list of banned flags includes flags from countries other than USA and Canada, as well as American variation flags specifically those colors representing first responders.
By signing this petition, Campers express their dignified support for reconsideration to this policy. Campers believe that these flags do not represent prejudicial or political motivation and instead are a representation of support and pride. A significant number of Campers are active or retired first responders, as well as a cohort of immigrants from outside of North America. Therefore Campers request that the following flags be respectfully allowed to be displayed on their property:
- Official flags of other countries and states so long that the flag does not contain any unofficial mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, or picture
- American “variation” flags in support of first responders (blue line, red line, yellow line, etc) so long that the flag does not contain any additional mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, or picture
- Pride flags including American variation version so long that the flag does not contain any additional mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, or picture
Campers do not support the displaying of political, disrespectful, inflammatory, or prejudicial flags and support WWS in enforcing this part of the policy in order to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
We hope that WWS accepts this petition for consideration and commits to building an inclusive, supportive community for campers.
Updates
July 22, 2022
Management has not responded to our requests for a meeting yet. Call the Westward Shores office today to ask why they refuse to discuss these flag restrictions with their own campers.
July 22, 2022
We hit a real turning point today and management is finally paying attention to our momentum. Use the link below to email the regional director and demand they recognize our right to display these flags.
17 Comments
Daughter of ret. NH State Trooper. Daughter of ret. MA police officer. Sister of active NH State Trooper.
Ridiculous rule. My flag honors my brother who served and its not political at all. Let us fly our flags in peace.
Total overreach by management. Treating thin blue line flags like they are offensive is a slap in the face to all the heroes who keep us safe.
I understand not being able to put political flags up. What doesn't make sense is stopping someone from showing support for First Responders or prohibiting other flags unless they are US or Canada. We are a melting pot. Let's not micromanage this.....
You folks need to address the things that are really important here. Stop micro managing, and pissing off campers with nonsense.
As the wife of a first responder who puts his life on the line everyday, I am utterly disgusted and ashamed by WWS policy to ban flags supporting first responders. This is discriminatory and outrageous!
Proud police family
I’m hanging a blue line flag
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Daughter of ret. NH State Trooper. Daughter of ret. MA police officer. Sister of active NH State Trooper.