NORML 2001 Conference

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Colleagues:

This is a reminder that the NORML 2001 Conference is scheduled for
Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21 in Washington, DC. The
conference, entitled "4:20, A Celebration of Personal Freedom," will
be held at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel.

Please make your hotel reservations now (telephone number 800-HOTELS-1)
(ask for the "NORML Conference), to assure that you obtain a room at
the special conference rate of $129 per night, single or double
occupancy. Only a limited number of rooms are being held at the reduced
rate, so please act soon.

New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, the nation's leading advocate for ending
the drug war and legalizing marijuana, will be the luncheon speaker on
Thursday, April 19. Other featured speakers include Rep. Barney Frank
(D-MA), the principal Congressional sponsor of a federal medical use
bill; San Francisco District Attorney Terence Hallinan; and ACLU
Executive Director Ira Glasser, who will deliver the keynote speech
on Thursday morning.

The underlying premise of the conference is that we should stop
arresting responsible marijuana smokers. Throughout the 3-day
conference, panels will address topics such as the medical use of
marijuana; drug laws, civil liberties and discrimination; the courts
and marijuana policy; a rational harm reduction policy regarding
kids and marijuana; state voter initiatives; developments in Europe
and Canada; and new strategies to respond to new opportunities.

NORML has scheduled this conference to coincide with "4/20,"
the date that has become associated in the popular culture as a
special day for marijuana smokers -- sort of what "It's Miller time"
has become to beer drinkers. We hope to build on that tradition
and encourage reform supporters to join us in Washington, DC
as a way to celebrate 4/20,".

Social events include a High Times/NORML opening reception
on Thursday evening, with a silent art auction and a special awards
presentation; and a special High Times 4/20 Celebration to benefit
NORML on Friday evening.

The annual NORML conference is open to all who support
reforming marijuana policy. It provides an exceptional opportunity
to meet and network with allies from across the country and
prepare for the year ahead.

For additional details and online registration, visit the NORML
web site at http://norml.org


Regards,

Keith Stroup
Executive Director
NORML