Announcing March Storm 2002 (Mar 9-13, Washington, DC)

Come join us!!!

Dear friends,

Each March, a remarkable group of American citizens, each with a deep and
abiding interest in our national space enterprise, gathers in Washington,
DC.

Their task: to participate in the ProSpace March Storm and present to our
elected leaders the Citizen’s Space Agenda, a document that each year lays
out a clear and concise blueprint for opening the space frontier to the
possibilities that await us there.

Why do all of these people travel to our nation’s capitol on their own
time and at their own expense? Because they’ve learned what the
professional lobbyists know: the only effective way to be heard in
Washington is to make your case in person.

Professional lobbyists have known that since our Republic was formed. But
most space lobbyists are mainly interested in promoting the interests of
their particular company or group.

Few voices were speaking to the larger issues that face us in our approach
to space today. So we decided to do something about thatand March Storm
was born.

Here’s your chance to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill!!!

This year, March Storm will be held in Washington, D.C. during the week of
March 9-13, 2002. On behalf of ProSpace America, I invite you to join us
for what may be the most important March Storm ever — and the most fun!

“You people are better than professional lobbyists. You tell me the
truth!” — Congressional staffer, March Storm 1999

Three Days on Capitol Hill – and a brand new event!!!

This year, March Storm will comprise three days of briefings on Capitol
Hill. And, on Wednesday, March 13th, ProSpace will join with Space
Frontier Foundation to hold the eighth in our series of Space Roundtables
at the United States Senate. (More on this in a few weeks).

Join Us for March Storm 2002!!!

Learn more about March Storm and ProSpace by visiting our website (go to
http://www.prospace.org
Or use the handy email registration form below and return it to Tony
DeTora, March Storm Vice President, at adetora@prospace.org

Registration is only $75 if you sign up by March 1st ($95 thereafter) and
just $25 for students ($35 after March 1st).

Complete information will be returned to you as soon as we receive your
request. And feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

See you in Washington in March!!!

Sincerely,

Marc Schlather

President,

ProSpace: The Citizens’ Space Lobby

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PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS for March Storm 2002
To participate in March Storm, you must:

1) Have fun! (It’s mandatory.)

2) Support the Citizens Space Agenda we are presenting to Congress.

3) Participate in the “Training & Orientation” on Sunday, March 10,
starting at 8:30 a.m.

4) Spend at least one full day on Capitol Hill during March 11th through
March 13th.

5) Be 18 years of age or older. Minors under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a parent or an adult with legal responsibility for the
conduct and safety of the minor. ProSpace will not assume responsibility
for the conduct and safety of minors.

6) Participate as a *citizen* of the United States, and not on behalf of
any corporation, special interest, the armed forces, NASA, or as a citizen
of another country.

7) Be clean, well-groomed, well-dressed, and presentable:
For Men: dress shoes, dress slacks, long-sleeve shirt, tie and jacket are
required (suits suggested).
For Women: dress shoes, dress skirt or slacks, and business blouse. Jacket
optional.
Sorry, uniforms are not permitted.

8) Agree to conduct yourself in a respectful manner, and be supportive of
others on the March Storm team.

9) Study the policy materials you will receive before coming to
Washington, D.C.

10) Agree to represent the Citizens Space Agenda ONLY when on Capitol Hill
during March Storm. Personal agendas or active promotion of your company,
organization or group is not permitted.

REGISTRATION APPLICATION for March Storm 2002

Mark (“X”) or fill-in the blanks and email to adetora@prospace.org.

1) Full Name:
   Mailing Address:
   Home Phone:
   Work Phone:
   Email Address:
   Member of Congress:

2) I am a U.S. Citizen: Yes ( ), No ( ).

3) As of March 10, 2002, I will be 18 years old, or older:
   Yes ( ), No ( ).

4) Registration category:
   ( )Regular		$75.00 (Prior to March 1st)
			$95.00 (After March 1st)
   ( )Student		$25.00  (Prior to March 1st)
			$35.00 (After March 1st)
REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE COLLECTED WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON AND MUST
BE IN THE FORM OF CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.

5) I will participate in:
    Sunday (March 10) Training & Orientation (REQUIRED):
   8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.., Registration opens at 8 a.m.
   Required for all participants.
   Yes ( ), No ( ).

   Congressional briefings on... (mark with an "X").  At least one full
day is Required.
   Mon (3/11):
   Tue (3/12):
   Wed (3/13):


6) Recruited by (optional):

**IMPORTANT NOTE: All applications for participation in March Storm 2002
are provisional until accepted by the Board of Directors of ProSpace
America, Inc.