From: WEWoodsMPH Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 22:15:44 EST Subject: Saturn Responds regarding misleading political contribution Aloha Folks, Saturn Responds regarding misleading political contribution Golly - it sounds great what Saturn of Honolulu has written. Our investigation - and many who communicated directly to them have gotten great initial and apparently committed response. With respect, I send around Saturn of Honolulu's letter for all to see. YOu might follow it up with a communication noting your appreciation of their prompt action - and equal and fair insight. do good William E. Woods, MPH **** Subj: The Honolulu Covey Seminar / Political Action Committee ?? Date: 98-03-24 18:42:22 EST From: mike@saturnhonolulu.com (mike) To All It May Concern, Thanks for your e-mail and for the chance to clear up matters concerning the Stephen Covey workshop here in Honolulu. Although at the time of the seminar I was not the "Managing Retailer" of Saturn of Honolulu, my investigation has uncovered some very disturbing facts. Some of us from Saturn of Honolulu attended the workshop last November for the sole purpose of hearing from the world renown author of "Seven Habits of Highly Successful People" and other books. Along with many others in Hawaii, we did not realize the educational workshop was a political fund raiser. It was never intended that our innocent payment to attend the event would be a donation to any political group or cause -- and certainly not to one we do not support. As you may know, due to many complaints, the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission has investigated the political action committee Save Traditional Marriage and determined there have been violations of the campaign spending laws. Most important, we at Saturn of Honolulu want you to know this. Beyond our commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in making and selling cars, our company policy is to show respect to every individual in action, voice, and spirit. We believe in including, not excluding, people. We advocate for people, for all people, without prejudice or discrimination of any kind. At Saturn of Honolulu, we are constantly reminding ourselves of these principles as part of our effort to "do it right." No one was more shocked or dismayed than I was to find Saturn of Honolulu listed as a contributor to this political group without our consent or intent. We hope this will help you understand how it happened and what our true beliefs are. We are considering legal remedies with "class action" on the grounds of misrepresentation. A copy of this document is posted & can be viewed at.... http://SaturnHonolulu.com Sincerely, Michael Johnson Vice President & General Manager Saturn of Honolulu