To all Bridge Day participants:

Security in the USA is tight.
The annual Bridge Day Celebration came close to being cancelled.

There are added security measures BDA will be required to enforce so that the jumpers may get access.
These security measures are being mandated by WEST VIRGINIA STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, as well as FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. These requests have not been initiated by BDA, we are required to comply as well.

All US jumpers must provide Social Security #'s, and Drivers License #'s. Please send this information NOW. The sooner you send this information, the sooner you will get your clearance. Authorities in West Virginia will have the ultimate say in jumper approval. If you don't have a picture ID, get one quick.

All Foreign jumpers must provide Passport #'s and Visa information. Please send this information NOW. The sooner you send this information, the sooner you will get your clearance. Authorities in West Virginia will have the ultimate say in jumper approval. If you don't have a picture ID, get one quick.

Please send your identifying information to:
badenhop@home.com
Include your registration #.

THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
If you are not pre-registered, please do not come.
The Government will not allow me to add any names at that late date.
If you show up, you will be sadly disappointed.
THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.

This is a very serious matter, as we have all been working hard for months on our Bridge Day plans, and this latest security development only adds to the logistic turbulence we already face.

Please provide the information requested IMMEDIATELY.
Tell your friends who are also going to Bridge Day, to do the same.