Call for Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DESERT AND FLASHLINE STATION CREWS:
HARD WORK, NO PAY, ETERNAL GLORY

The Mars Society is requesting volunteers to participate as members
of the crew of the Mars Desert Research Station in southern Utah and
Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station on Devon Island during
extended simulations of human Mars exploration operations during the
period of December 2001 through August 2002. It is anticipated that
the Desert Station field season will include two shakedown crew
rotations during December 2001, followed by a set of rotations
running from January through May 2002. It is anticipated that the
Flashline Station field season will run from late June through late
August 2002.

Volunteers should state clearly whether they are volunteering for the
Desert or Flashline station or both, and what segments of these spans
they are available. Both volunteer investigators who bring with them
a proposed program of research of their own compatible with the
objectives of Desert or Flashline Stations and those simply wishing
to participate as members of the crew supporting the investigations
of others will be considered. Research proposals which focus the
effort of or require selection as a team of up to the full six-person
crew will also be considered.

Applications will be considered from anyone in good physical
condition between 18 and 60 years of age without regard to race,
creed, color, gender, or nation. Scientific, engineering, practical
mechanical, wilderness, and literary skills are all considered a
plus. Dedication to the cause of human Mars exploration is an
absolute must, as conditions are likely to be tough and the job will
be very trying. Those selected will be required to participate in
certain crew training exercises and to act under crew discipline and
strict mission protocols during the simulations. All of those
selected will also be required to sign a liability waiver. The Mars
Society will pay travel and related expenses during training and
simulation, but, aside for potential student stipends, there will be
no salary. Applications including resume, character references, and a
brief letter explaining why you wish to participate should be sent to
Mars Society, PO Box 273, Indian Hills, CO 80454 no later than Nov
30, 2001. Those wishing to participate in the December 2001 Desert
Station shakedowns should submit applications by Nov. 10, 2001. Total
length of applications should not exceed 3 pages. Please include 9
copies.

-philw (hopes Ed meets the agegroup requirement)