Welcome To Our New Home on the Web
CHAPTER PRESIDENT, GEORGE HOWARD; CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENT, PAT
RATTERMAN;
SECRETARY, DAN JACKSON; TREASURER, RA HOWARD
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Please attend the Region 4 Internet Regional
Space Development Conference for September-October
2011.
The link to the page is in the menu at the left side of the page
or click on the following link; http://www.nssheartofamerica.org/irsdcso.html
The Vision of the NSS is PeopleLiving and
Working in Thriving Communities Beyond the Earth and the Use of the
Vast Resources of Space for the Dramatic Betterment of
Humanity.
What is The National Space Society?
The National Space Society
(NSS) is the largest, pro-space, grass roots citizen organization.
We are 20,000 individuals committed to bringing about a space faring
civilization. We are organized into more than 65 chapters in the
United States and around the world.
Founded more than twenty five
years ago by a group of visionaries who felt that space policy was
too important to be left to politicians and bureaucrats, NSS is
widely acknowledged as the preeminent citizen’s voice on space. We
advocate an ambitious and inclusive space agenda because we
understand that the course of human civilization is advanced by
aggressive space exploration and development.
National Space
Society Goals
The National Space Society seeks the creation of a
space faring civilization, a society in which each individual has
the option to live and work in communities beyond the Earth; in the
shortest time frame technically, economically and politically
feasible.
In pursuit of our vision, NSS focuses its programs and
resources on the following fundamental issues confronting our
domestic space program:
1. Lower the cost of access to
space.
2. Learning how to work in space and use non-terrestrial
resources.
3. Ensuring supportive government space policies and
practices.
4. Fostering private space initiatives.
Benefits of Membership
Individually, you may feel that your
opinion on space issues is lost because you don’t happen to own an
aerospace company or serve on the senior staff at NASA or on Capital
Hill. When you add your voice to thousands of others who share your
visions, you are heard by the decision makers and heard loud and
clear. This is democracy at work.
The National Space Society is a
membership organization. Membership contributions account for a
large percentage of our operating income. Therefore, we answer only
to our membership ... not to industry ... not to NASA ... not to the
White House.
We make sure that your voice is heard on critical
policy issues and investment decisions. Decisions which are being
made now. Decisions which will shape this nation’s future in space
for decades to come. That is the central benefit of membership in
the NSS. In addition, all members are eligible for the
following:
Ad Astra
As a member, you’ll automatically receive
a year’s subscription to the Society’s award-winning magazine, Ad
Astra -- Latin for “to the stars.”
Ad Astra is no ordinary “buff”
magazine. Through its handsomely illustrated pages you will receive
insider information about future NASA, international and commercial
space projects. You’ll learn how space technology in Russia, the
European Community, Japan and other nations measures up to ours.
You’ll be brought up to date on space-related research in our
national laboratories, policy maneuvering here in Washington, and
much more.
Society Chapters
As soon as you join the National
Space Society you can become a member of the local NSS chapter
nearest you. There are more than 75 throughout the world. Chapter
activities include lecture series with top scientists and
astronauts, workshop, slide shows films and other stimulating
events.
Tour Discounts
As a member of NSS, you will be
eligible for discount rates on select space-related travel tours. In
the past, such opportunities have included a solar eclipse cruise
and special launch events, such as the Space Shuttle, commercial ELV
and X-rockets, and behind-the-scenes excursions to space-related
sites around the country.
Conferences and Seminars
You will receive personal invitations
to many timely conferences, seminars, briefings and lectures around
the country. You’ll enjoy speaking with top NASA administrators, key
Members of Congress, and the world’s leading space scientists and
commercial space entrepreneurs.
National Space Society
Online
Electronic communications have become a key tool in
promoting and educating the public on the benefits of space
exploration. NSS has embraced online services, hosting several
website s and an area on America Online. On our sites you can
interact with other NSS members, astronauts, and other leaders in
the space community. To access our sites, point your browser to www.nss.org or on AOL, key word: NSS
or SEO.
Special Discounts
When you join the Society you’ll be
entitled to exclusive members-only discounts on a wide variety of
intriguing books, prints, audiovisual materials, space memorabilia
and merchandise. These items are made available through our website
and are promoted in Ad Astra.
Annual Space Policy Survey
Each
year we survey our members on the most important space policy issues
of the day, and we present the results to Congress in testimony on
the U.S. space program.
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Chapter Contact: George Howard Email: kcnssh18@aol.com
THE NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY MISSION STATEMENT
IT IS OUR HUMAN DESTINY TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY AMONG THE
STARS IN PERMANENT SPACE COMMUNITIES...
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THE NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY HEART OF AMERICA
CHAPTER PLEDGE
In order for Humans to live, work and play among the stars in
permanent Space communities we must become beings that strive to do
only that which is good and correct. The technology of living in
Space is complex, but the most difficult aspect of living in Space
is human tendencies. Humans are born with innate intellect but do
not have innate wisdom, we must learn this. Without learned wisdom
humans tend to put knowledge gained to the most immediate misuse.
Training yourself to be a well behaved person is a key factor in
learning to live in Space communities and on Earth. One very simple
method of conduct that Space interest group chapters can implement
is a chapter pledge. You don't have to take the pledge but your
chapter membership is free if you do.
The Heart of America chapter pledge is:
On my honor, I will strive to use my innate intellect in
coordination with: wisdom, understanding; council, fortitude;
knowledge, piety; respect for the creator.
On my honor, I will strive to avoid: pride, covetousness; lust,
anger; gluttony, envy; sloth.
If you accept this pledge your chapter membership is free, if you
do not then your chapter membership is the standard $20.00 per
year.
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