[meteorite-list] The US Meteorite Stamp

From: drtanuki <drtanuki_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:52:25 2004
Message-ID: <3D70EF8F.CC8C059E_at_tkc.att.ne.jp>

Dear List members:
   While we are at it, why not also a Canadian meteorite crater series,
Australian Impact crater series, Germany?, and France? in those
respective countries? Dirk Ross...Tokyo
These would not only be beautiful, but would also promote our interests.

gle_at_bellatlantic.net wrote:

> HI MARK & LIST, I think we should try convincing the Post Office to
> issue a set. How about everybody suggesting the six or so US meteorites
> to be represented- GRANT ELLIOTT
>
> MARK BOSTICK wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Your probley wondering by the title, the US meteorite stamp? There's no US
> > meteorite stamp. Strangly, this is true, there is no US meteorite stamp,
> > yet. While the US postal service has made tons of space stamps for every and
> > everything it has totally ignored meteorites. With a little encouragement
> > from us however, this could change. At the post office the other day I
> > filled out a comment form, just ask and they will give you one. On it
> > suggested they create a meteorite stamp, I suggested the Williamette but I
> > think a Tuscon Ring one would be nice. A set would even be cooler but thats
> > probley overshooting. SO I am asking everyone that the next time they go
> > and do mail to fill out a comment form suggesting the like. Maybe if enough
> > of us let them know we are interested they will make one. They do read the
> > comments and suggestions have resulted in stamps before. A meteorite postal
> > stamp could help introduce meteorites to millions of people and therefore
> > lead in the long run to more finds, ect.
> >
> > Thanks, Mark Bostick
> >
> > PS:I was also told I could submit the form with a painting or like.
> >
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