After 9-11, many security measures with regards to travel were revised. Most recently Congress mandated that Americans must have passports to travel to Canada by air and sea by the end of December 2006. Border crossing will be added to that mandate by the end of December 2007.

If you plan to partake in one of the estimated 724,000* trips Ohioans make to Canada each year, bring the following items to the USPS Booth during the Sport Travel & Outdoor Show to apply for a passport:

• Proof of U.S. citizenship: Bring a notarized birth certificate or previous U.S. passport.

• Proof of identity: Bring a driver’s license or government or military ID.

• Fees: Be prepared to pay a $67 passport fee payable to the Department of State and a $30 acceptance fee payable to the US Postal Service. Personal checks, cash and money orders are the only acceptable forms of payment. It is required to pay for each fee with a separate check or money order.

For your convenience:

• Color Passport Photo: Passport photos will be taken at the USPS Booth to ensure photo regulation guidelines.

• DS-11 Form: This form will be available at the USPS booth, but to save time you can download and complete this form before arriving at the Sports Show. Simply visit www.usps.com and click on the Government Services link at the bottom of the page. IMPORTANT: If you complete the DS-11 form in advance, Do Not Sign the form until a Passport Acceptance Agent instructs you to do so at the USPS booth.

Your proof of citizenship, photos and passport fees will be sent for processing via USPS. A new government issued passport, along with your original proof of citizenship, will be returned to you within six weeks. Adult passports are valid for 10 years

The NEW USPS.com
Everything’s done online these days, and the United States Postal Service has updated its Web site to make mailing and shipping needs more convenient. Whether you’re a small business owner or a busy working mother, the new USPS.com will save you time. Guests to the Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show will have the opportunity to learn more during instructional web demos at the USPS Booth:

• Shipping out? Start here! Whether you’re shipping a mass mailing to Japan or sending a care package across town, you can do all your shipping online at USPS.com. In just a few easy clicks, you can accomplish everything from calculating your postage to creating mailing labels. You can even order shipping supplies, including boxes and scales, right from the Web site. Shipping options include overnight or ground.

• Go shopping at The Postal Store. Need stamps, but don’t have time to run to the post office? Now you can order them online at The Postal Store at USPS.com. Click on the “Buy Stamps & Shop” link at the top of the page and you’re ready to order. You can check out and order the newest stamp design prints and even purchase other mailing supplies such as prepaid envelopes and rubber stamps.

• Change the way you receive your mail. If you’re moving or need your mail temporarily forwarded to a different location, you don’t have to wait in line to get it done. Just visit USPS.com and click on the “Receiving Your Mail” link and select the option you need.

• Looking for a zip code? Search no further! Use the “Find a zip code” link at the top of the page to find any zip code in the United States.

Need a Stamp?
Effective January 8, 2006, first-class stamps will cost 39 cents a piece. The new stamps feature Lady Liberty and the American flag and will be available for purchase at the USPS Booth at the Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show.

General Information
Admission to the 70th Annual Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show is $9.95 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that attend the event in full uniform are admitted FREE. Advance tickets are available for $7.95 at Northeast Ohio AAA locations (www.aaaohio.com). Group rates are available by calling 216.529.1300.

Win the Ultimate NASCAR Driving Experience!
One lucky winner will get the adrenaline rush of a lifetime with the “Daytona Super 16 Driving Experience” courtesy of Daytona CVB, Akron/Canton Airport and the Cleveland Sport Show. Now through March 5, listen to WGAR-FM every morning for your chance to put your foot on the accelerator of a 600 horsepower NASCAR stock car and drive 16 laps at the infamous Dayton International Speedway! The trip for two also includes roundtrip airfare, car rental and four days/3 nights hotel accommodations in Daytona, Florida.

The 2006 Cleveland Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show, sponsored by Labatt Beer, WNCX 98.5FM and WTAM 1100AM, is produced by Cleveland-based Expositions, Inc. the Midwest's largest show producer. Established in 1937, Expositions, Inc. has a 69-year history producing high-quality sport and travel shows. For more Show information, visit www.sportandtravel.com or call 800.600.0307.