Matt Collins
06-14-2014, 08:18 AM
From an e-mail just sent out:
I want to make you aware of a very serious matter that recently impacted YAL and our members.
You may be aware of a new, fledgling group called Turning Point USA. In fact, they may have emailed you recently without your consent.
This occurred because they unlawfully obtained YAL's members list and proceeded to solicit all of our members. Firstly, I'd like to apologize that this happened. We take privacy very seriously at YAL, and we've improved our safeguards to prevent this from ever happening again.
But more importantly, I want to strongly caution you and all YAL chapters against working with Turning Point USA.
Normally, I wouldn't be so direct about avoiding a specific organization. In fact, I am enormous advocate for cooperation and partnering with all like-minded organizations. We have excellent relationships with groups like Students for Liberty, the Leadership Institute, Campaign for Liberty, and many others.
But this recent action by Turning Point USA crossed the line. I was willing to accept the fact that their language, strategy, and programs often attempt to copy YAL activities. I was even willing to accept the fact that their staff has never reached out to our staff to introduce themselves and try to work together.
But unlawfully obtaining and using YAL's private membership list for their own purposes just went too far and shouldn't go unaddressed.
Fortunately, I had our attorneys contact them directly with a cease and desist letter. To which, they claimed they removed all your private data from their records. So your data should be secure once again.
But, personally, I've had enough. And after consulting with our staff and a few Leadership Team members, we decided that it is not in YAL's best interest to partner with Turning Point USA. And I strongly encourage you to avoid their solicitations.
I'm sorry I had to send this. This is not the type of decision I like to make. But hopefully we can move forward from here, and this will have little to no impact on you or your chapter.
Please feel free to contact me directly by replying to this email with any questions.
For liberty,
Jeff Frazee
Executive Director
Young Americans for Liberty
www.YALiberty.com (http://yaliberty.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1340031d3e25504f5712bcb1&id=4e54f350bf&e=9edca4a7b8)
Facebook.com/YALiberty (http://yaliberty.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f1340031d3e25504f5712bcb1&id=f48ac79158&e=9edca4a7b8)
I want to make you aware of a very serious matter that recently impacted YAL and our members.
You may be aware of a new, fledgling group called Turning Point USA. In fact, they may have emailed you recently without your consent.
This occurred because they unlawfully obtained YAL's members list and proceeded to solicit all of our members. Firstly, I'd like to apologize that this happened. We take privacy very seriously at YAL, and we've improved our safeguards to prevent this from ever happening again.
But more importantly, I want to strongly caution you and all YAL chapters against working with Turning Point USA.
Normally, I wouldn't be so direct about avoiding a specific organization. In fact, I am enormous advocate for cooperation and partnering with all like-minded organizations. We have excellent relationships with groups like Students for Liberty, the Leadership Institute, Campaign for Liberty, and many others.
But this recent action by Turning Point USA crossed the line. I was willing to accept the fact that their language, strategy, and programs often attempt to copy YAL activities. I was even willing to accept the fact that their staff has never reached out to our staff to introduce themselves and try to work together.
But unlawfully obtaining and using YAL's private membership list for their own purposes just went too far and shouldn't go unaddressed.
Fortunately, I had our attorneys contact them directly with a cease and desist letter. To which, they claimed they removed all your private data from their records. So your data should be secure once again.
But, personally, I've had enough. And after consulting with our staff and a few Leadership Team members, we decided that it is not in YAL's best interest to partner with Turning Point USA. And I strongly encourage you to avoid their solicitations.
I'm sorry I had to send this. This is not the type of decision I like to make. But hopefully we can move forward from here, and this will have little to no impact on you or your chapter.
Please feel free to contact me directly by replying to this email with any questions.
For liberty,
Jeff Frazee
Executive Director
Young Americans for Liberty
www.YALiberty.com (http://yaliberty.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1340031d3e25504f5712bcb1&id=4e54f350bf&e=9edca4a7b8)
Facebook.com/YALiberty (http://yaliberty.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=f1340031d3e25504f5712bcb1&id=f48ac79158&e=9edca4a7b8)