Join Us
Next membership meeting is Thursday, December 1st on zoom
Kathryn Eklund will tell us about the Gallatin Forest Partnership agreement, a grassroots proposal created by people living in
communities near the Gallatin and Madison ranges. We’ll also hear about the upcoming legislative session,
as well as ways we can protect our MT Constitution.
We hold our meetings the first Thursday of every other month.
The core of our work takes place in our committees; on alternating months we share
committee progress & make democratic decisions. All are welcome at the general meetings.
Ready to jump in on a committee? Contacts below:
• Park Electric Co-op Committee: Lara Birkes, lbirkes@gmail.com
• Rail Watch: Rick Van Aken, rdv59047@gmail.com
• Energy Equity: Sarah Stands, sarah.stands@gmail.com
• Less is More: Jo DeVries, jodevries@hotmail.com
Our Mission
Yellowstone Bend Citizens Council members recognize that healthy communities depend on healthy ecosystems. We believe
our quality of life and rich natural heritage can be preserved by promoting reliance on renewable energy and
minimizing adverse effects from further development of fossil fuels. We hold ourselves and our government accountable
to leave vibrant and healthy natural surroundings for the generations that will follow.
Northern Plains Resource Council - our umbrella organization
"NPRC is working toward a future where we IIve in harmony with nature, where our economy serves the people
rather than the people serving the economy. We believe in promoting healthy, localized
and sustainable economies in our rural communities, towns and cities."
Visit Northern Plains at northernplains.org
2021-22 YBCC Officers:
Co-chairs: Sarah Stands / Joanie Kresich
Secretary: Lauren Dalzell
Treasurer: Kathryn Ecklund
Board Representatives: Jo DeVries/ Joan Kresich
NPRC Organizer: Gusty Catherin-Sauer
Here are our bylaws!
You can also visit our Facebook page to keep in touch. Yellowstone Bend Citizens Council is an affiliate of Northern Plains Resource Council. For more information on this state-wide organization, visit: www.northernplains.org/
