To make this effort a success, we need your help. Don't worry if you haven't done this before. We will provide you with training materials and make sure that you are teamed up with an experienced person. Every person will be placed on a team of 3-4 people so you won't be alone.

"I have not run into anyone who has participated in a Congressional blitz that hasn't found it tremendously rewarding," said Mars Society Executive Director Chris Carberry. "Every citizen of the United States has a right to communicate with their members of Congress. Let us exercise that right this summer."

As the administration looks for its new direction in the space program, we need to make a solid statement that there is strong support for human exploration of Mars. If you are planning on going, please register for the blitz online by selecting the "Political blitz" option as part of a convention registration. Registration is free and easy, will help the Mars Society ensure good logistics for getting to Capitol Hill, and will help us arrange meetings for you with your representatives.

The Great Mars Blitz will be part of the 12th Annual International Mars Society Convention that will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park from July 30-August 2, 2009. More information about the convention is available online.

QUICK LINK:
Register for the Blitz online!
Select "Political blitz" under the Convention Day Passes category. This is a free event to attend. If you have already registered for the Convention, but have not yet registered for the Blitz, you can simply go through the registration page, selecting only the "Political blitz" option.