From: "Bob Walker" 
To: "ATM Group" 
Reply-To: "Bob Walker" 


Only a little bit off-topic; when we make scopes, we'd like to be able to
see something with them...

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IDA 10K CHALLENGE

Dear IDA Member:

We are very close to reaching the 10,000 member level.  Currently we have
9842 IDA members, so we only need 158 new members to reach the 10K goal. 
We want to announce our 10,000th member at the upcoming Annual Meeting but
we only have a little time left to get there.  With your help, we can do
it!

The following challenge is issued the IDA membership:

INCREASE IDA MEMBERSHIP TO AT LEAST 10,000 MEMBERS BY MARCH 20, 2003.

To the IDA member who brings in the most new members, IDA will award a free
lifetime membership (minimum of 5 new members). Each IDA member who brings
in 5 or more new members will receive a copy of the book "Light
Pollution - Responses and Remedies" by Bob Mizon.

For a new membership to be included in this contest, a "New Member
Form" must reach the IDA office no later than noon on Thursday, March
20, 2003, and must be clearly marked "IDA 10K" along with the
name of the sponsoring IDA member. New Member forms can be found at
www.darksky.org/membership/. IDA must reach its 10,000th member for the
prizes to be awarded.

Winners will be announced at the IDA Banquet on Saturday, March 22, 2003.

IDA staff and Board members are not eligible for the contest, but are
expected to lead the IDA-10K CHALLENGE with their support.

Please note: This contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations, and it is void where prohibited or restricted by law. When
you enter the contest, the tax-deductible portion of your donation is your
membership amount minus
$10.00. International members and new members worldwide are welcome to
participate; however, all shipping, handling, taxes, and custom fees must
be paid in advance by the winner. Good luck!

Donald R. Davis               David L. Crawford
Board President               Executive Director

I'm a member; you should be too!

 *  Best regards, Bob
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