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August 29, 2005
Magnificent Desolation: Update, Sep 23 release
Jack Fox of the Florida Space Coast chapter had a chance to see a clip:
I am very fortunate to have seen a 5 minute cut of
the movie complete with 3D glasses....it is spectacular!
If you haven't heard of this before: "Magnificent Desolation" is a
reconstruction of an Apollo mission to the lunar surface, with
computer-generated lunar landscapes and live and computer-generated
action in 3D based on real (some unreleased) Apollo footage, in the
large-screen IMAX format, starring Tom Hanks - it's supposed to really
"take you there". Spectacular may be just the word!
Arthur Smith
NSS VP for Chapters
IMAX Update Email for Chapters
There's still time left for you to contact your local IMAX theatre to
talk about educational and promotional opportunities around IMAX's
September 23 release of /Magnificent Desolation./
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Here's what some chapters have planned with their theatres:
* Orange County Space Society: Displays at theatre
* Middle Tennessee Space Society: Displays at theatre and, in
cooperation with a local astronomy club, a public "star party" on
opening night
* Florida Space Coast Chapter: displays, speakers and astronauts at
both local theatres.
We hear that several other chapters are talking now with their theatres.
Please be sure to send an email to Karen Rugg (krugg@karlynne.com) to
report on what you've accomplished so we can share with others and
report to IMAX. That will also ensure that we get you any additional
materials you may need.
Please visit the NSS Chapters Magnificent Desolation site -
http://chapters.nss.org/MagDes/ for:
· An updated List of IMAX Theatres, which has contact information
for about ten new theatre locations, including some international
theatres. If you still don't see your local theatre, watch for the next
update because some theatres will be showing the film later in the fall.
· A new film Fact Sheet from IMAX.
And check out the film's website at
http://www.imax.com/magnificentdesolation/.
Our goal? At least 10 chapter events.
We want to show IMAX that the NSS is a partner they should include in
their outreach plans for every space-themed project.
This is our chance to build a lasting relationship!
*******
Karen Rugg
Karlynne Communications
ph: 703-379-4345
fax: 703-379-4349
mobile: 703-851-3388
www.karlynne.com
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Participating theaters (as of August 2005) with their major cities:
North America (88 theaters):
Regal Mall of Georgia IMAX - Atlanta
IMAX Theatre at Tropicana - Atlantic City
IMAX Theatre at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - Austin
Edwards Boise IMAX - Boise
Simons IMAX Theatre - Boston
Comcast IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's Furniture - Boston
Comcast IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's Furniture - Boston
Regal Transit Center IMAX - Buffalo
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Paramount Chinook - Calgary
The Charleston IMAX Theatre at Aquarium Wharf - Charleston
Navy Pier IMAX Theatre - Chicago
"Henry Crown Space Center OMNIMAX Theatre at the Museum of Science &
Industry" - Chicago
Regal Lincolnshire IMAX - Chicago
Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Seven Bridges - Chicago
IMAX Theatre at Showcase Cinemas Springdale - Cincinnati
Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark Carfree Circle - Colorado Springs
Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark 17 - Dallas
UA Colorado Center IMAX - Denver
The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre - Detroit
IMAX Theatre at Celebration! Cinema - Detroit
IMAX Theatre at AMC Forum 30 - Detroit
Detroit Science Center IMAX Theatre - Detroit
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, SilverCity West Edmonton Mall - Edmonton
Showplace Cinemas IMAX Theatre - Evansville
Blockbuster IMAX Theater at the Museum of Science & Discovery - Fort
Lauderdale
IMAX Theatre at Celebration! Cinema - Grand Rapids
Empire IMAX Theatre - Halifax
Riverside 3D IMAX Theater at the Virgina Air & Space Center - Hampton
IMAX Theatre at Showcase Cinemas Buckland Hills - Hartford
Edwards Marq*E IMAX - Houston
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center - Hutchinson
IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum - Indianapolis
IMAX Theatre at AMC Studio 29 - Kansas City
Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas
Aerospace Education Center - Little Rock
Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre - Los Angeles
California Science Center IMAX Theater - Los Angeles
IMAX Theatre at The Bridge: cinema de lux - Los Angeles
Desert IMAX Theatre - Los Angeles
Edwards Irvine Spectrum IMAX - Los Angeles
Edwards Ontario Palace IMAX - Los Angeles
Edwards Valencia IMAX - Los Angeles
IMAX Theatre at Showcase Cinemas Stonybrook - Louisville
Imation IMAX Theatre - Minneapolis
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Paramount Montreal - Montreal
Regal Opry Mills IMAX - Nashville
Regal New Roc City IMAX - New York
Loews IMAX Theatre, Lincoln Square - New York
Grumman IMAX Dome Theater at the Cradle of Aviation Museum - New York
IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center - New York
IMAX Theatre at City Center: Cinema de lux - New York
IMAX Theatre at AMC Quail Springs 24 - Oklahoma City
UA King of Prussia IMAX - Philadelphia
Tuttleman IMAX Theater at the Franklin Institute Science Museum -
Philadelphia
IMAX Theatre at AMC Deer Valley 24 - Phoenix
IMAX Theatre at Arizona Mills - Phoenx
CINEMARK at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills - Pittsburgh
Rangos OMNIMAX Theater at Carnegie Science Center - Pittsburgh
OMNIMAX Theater at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry - Portland
Feinstein IMAX Theatre - Providence
IMAX Theatre at Exploris - Raleigh
Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Tinseltown USA - Rochester
Esquire IMAX Theatre - Sacramento
Loews IMAX Theatre at Metreon - San Francisco
Regal Hacienda Crossings IMAX - San Francisco
Hackworth IMAX DOME Theater, The Tech Museum of Innovation - San Jose
Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater - Seattle
Riverfront Park IMAX Theatre - Spokane
"Channelside Cinemas IMAX Theatre" - Tampa
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Paramount Toronto - Toronto
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Silver City - Toronto
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Coliseum Mississauga - Toronto
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Colossus Woodbridge - Toronto
Cinemark IMAX Theatre at The Tulsa - Tulsa
CN Theatre at Canada Place - Vancouver
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Colossus Langley - Vancouver
Famous Players IMAX Theatre, SilverCity Riverport - Vancouver
McLeod/Busse IMAX Theatre Science Station - Cedar Rapids
Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre - Davenport
Spacedome IMAX Theatre - Huntsville
Evergreen Aviation Museum - McMinnville
Sci-Port Discover Center - Shreveport
IMAX Theatre at the Challenger Learning Center - Tallahassee
IMAX Theatre at Portage Place - Winnipeg
New Mexico Museum of Space History (Space Center) - Alamogordo
Science Centre of Iowa - Des Moines
Union Planters IMAX Theatre Pink Palace Museum - Memphis
IMAX Theatre San Antonio Rivercenter - San Antonio
Outside North America (5 theaters):
Pathe Arena - Amsterdam
IMAX North - Bradford, UK
Science Museum IMAX Cinema - London
The Museum of Victoria - Melbourne
LG IMAX Theatre - Sydney
Posted by apsmith at 12:08 PM
August 17, 2005
Home Visit Blitz
NSS is participating with the Space Exploration Alliance in a "Home District Blitz" in support of the Vision for Space Exploration, NASA authorization bills and related matters before the US congress. Guidelines on arranging visits, a sample letter, and briefing materials are now available on the NSS home page:
http://www.nss.org/
and the legislative page:
http://www.nss.org/legislative/
As a constituent, you have an advantage that no professional lobbyist has. Members of Congress take constituent views very seriously. It is now time to take advantage of that advantage – arrange a meeting with your Representative and Senators now.
The appended text from the guidelines has more information and suggestions on how to proceed. Good luck to all of you!
Arthur Smith
NSS VP for Chapters
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Finding Your Members of Congress
Here are some websites where you can find contact information for your members of Congress by entering your zipcode.
* Congress.org - www.congress.org
* Project Vote Smart - www.vote-smart.org
* United States House of Representatives - www.house.gov (U.S. House members only)
* United States Senate - www.senate.gov - Search by state. (U.S. Senate only)
Arranging a Meeting with a Congressional District Office
* Send a letter (by fax) requesting a meeting to the congressional office. Make sure to state what organization you are from and that you want to discuss the Vision for Space Exploration. (See sample letter)
* Follow-up with a phone call to verify that they received it. Be ready to answer detailed questions about your organization and what will be discussed at the meeting.
* If they do not respond within a few days, call them back to check the status of your meeting request. After this, call back weekly until a meeting date and time have been arranged. Be patient. It can sometimes take a few weeks to get a meeting date confirmed.
* Although the goal is to speak to the Congresspeople in person, don't be disappointed if you are only able to speak to a staff person. Starting a dialog with a staff person is often just as productive as meeting with the actual Congressperson. They often have more time to commit to an issue.
* Confirmation Call: Call the congressional office a day or two in advance of the meeting to confirm the appointment.
* Do your homework: Make sure you know your subject and bring appropriate handouts, displays, or PowerPoint presentations. Also, find out how the Vision may be beneficial to that Congressional district (companies, universities, etc.).
* Try to have between 2-5 people in attendance at these meetings. This will not only show the Congresspeople that this isn't a one-person effort, but will provide a much larger pool of knowledge to draw from. However: You must designate a lead person. Otherwise, you risk talking over each other or worse, talking over the staffers and/or Congressperson.
At the Meeting
* Dress Appropriately: Business attire (suit and tie, etc) should be worn to these meetings. First impressions really do matter.
* Be Prompt: Try to reach the congressional office 10-15 minutes early (enter their office about 5 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting). These are busy people and don't have time to wait around for you. If you are unavoidably late, call the congressional office to tell them why you are late (Example: I got stuck in a traffic jam). Arriving early (outside) will also give you time to make sure you all know your roles and the overall game plan.
* Be courteous: Try not to cut off the person you are meeting with and don't be patronizing if they don't agree with you.
* Be honest: If you don't know the answer to a question, do not make one up. Tell them that you do not know the answer, but can follow-up with them once you have gotten an answer.
* Be Cognizant of how much time you have left: If you are only allotted 15 minutes, don't try to get 30 minutes worth of information in that 15 minutes. They don't want to hear auctioneers.
* Ask how you can be helpful to the legislator.
* Thank them for their time and interest. Leave your contact information behind.
After the Visit
* Send a thank you letter, briefly reiterating the topics discussed during the meeting. No letter should exceed one page unless there is there is a good reason to do.
* Follow-up: If you agreed to follow-up regarding a question or if you agreed to provide some additional information, do so promptly. Do not agree to anything that you cannot follow up on.
* Fill out a debriefing form while the meeting is fresh in your mind. If you have any questions, please e-mail Chris Carberry, cacarberry AT yahoo.com. We will reply promptly.
Posted by apsmith at 04:27 PM