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An Open Letter to the members of STARFLEET: On January 11th 2005, we were contacted by Chris Halliday of Argent Games, regarding possible plagiarism in articles published in the STARFLEETCommuniqué during 2002 and 2003. Immediately, we began an internal investigation researching the claims and studying the original material by Mr. Halliday and the Communiqué articles in question. Regretfully, it became painfully clear that Mr. Halliday's claims were true and that materials were taken from an in-development RPG game called Time War, which is being published this year. Substantial portions of a series of columns on Time Travel & Temporal Investigations in Communiqué issues 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, and 118 were originally written by Chris Halliday, and not by the author on the byline, Robert (Robb) Jackson. The articles in question were accepted and published in the Communiqué in good faith since the editors of the Communiqué at the time believed it to be original material. However, as the Communiqué is the official publication of STARFLEET, we are responsible for it's content. As a reminder to all of STARFLEET, only original materials are acceptable for publication in the Communiqué. If you use another's work in your article, you must cite references and give proper credit to the original author. STARFLEET will not tolerate plagiarism. On behalf of STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc., I want to apologize to Mr. Halliday and Argent Games for this incident. I also want to thank him for his cooperation in this matter. He has been very cooperative with our requests and has been wonderful in his dealings with us. I have read his materials, and they are well documented, interesting, and thought provoking. If you are a fan of RPG's and Time Travel, you may want to check out Time War - Adventures in Eternity when it is published. You can find out more information at the Argent Games website - http://www.argentgames.com/ . In Fellowship, FAdm Mandi Livingston Commander, STARFLEET - [email protected] Issue 118 In This Issue: The article entitled "Effects of Temporal Disruption" by Robb Jackson on page 32 was actually written by Chris Halliday of Argent Games, who is the author of the Time War RPG. IC 2003: FUN AND FRIENDSHIP IN NC 118 AUG/SEPT 2003 SCENES FROM THE 2003 IC IN GREENSBORO, NC: Top Row: Left: Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons sports the latest in RC Fashion. Center: Fleet Admirals Jeannette Maddox, Les Rickard and Mike Malotte. Right: RC R6 Michael Urvand and R1’s Mandi Livingston await their introductions. Center Left: The fl ags at the General Session. Center Right: Boyd Harmon is making ICs safe for webcasts. Bottom Row: Left: The STARFLEET Marine Corps Wall of Honor, which was fi rst unveiled at this year’s IC. Right: The crew of the USS Osiris Top: Shirley Rodriguez, Rolando Colon, FAdm. Mike Malotte, Maria Torres, Carol Hubbard, Jeannette Otano and Donald Jones. Bottom: Robyn Mahone-Lonesome and Dion Powell. Photos courtesy of: Allyson Dyar, Wade Olson, Willy Smith and Edgar Torres. USPS 017-671 FOR A LISTING OF THE 2003 STARFLEET INTERNATIONAL AWARDS RECIPIENTS, TURN TO PAGE 20. CONTENTS STARFLEET Communiqué Volume I, No. 118 IC 2003:...................................................1 Colophon............................................2 Published by: From the Center Seat..............................3 STARFLEET: The International Off-Center Viewpoint...............................4 Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. Calling All Diplomats!..............................4 3212 Mark Circle Ops Center..............................................5 Independence, MO 64055 COMM As You Are...................................6 2003 Newsletter & Web Awards............6 Publisher: Greg Trotter EC/AB News...........................................6 Editor in Chief: Dixie Halber The Shuttlebay.........................................7 Copy Editors: Dixie Halber, Carrie Marsh, Help Wanted: Accessibility Coordinator...7 Tracy Lilly, Stuart Roth, Michael Klufas Using STARFLEET’S Corporate Identity..7 Layout: Team Jaguar Computer Operations..............................8 Don’t call it a comeback. Financial Finagling..................................9 Treasurer Report – June/July 2003......10 Commandant’s Corner..........................11 Send Submissions to: SFA Graduates – May/June 2003........12 STARFLEET Flag Promotions...............13 STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ Offi ce of the Inspector General.............13 8606 King George Rd. Science and the 10 Plagues..................14 Evansville IN 47725 From the Stained Glass Offi ce...............15 cq@sfi .org Team Qapla Relay for Life......................16 Region 1 VRC “Big” Willy Smith really knows Jack (Hopkins, IC USS S’L’Heya Returns..........................16 2003 Co-Chair, that is). More IC stuff starting on Page 20. The STARFLEET Communiqué is a Gratitude Festival in Region 5................16 publication of the Communications Klingons and Native Americans.............17 Photo courtesy of Willy Smith Department of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Asociation, Cooking With Klingons..........................17 Inc. It is intended for the private use of our Klingons, Pirates....................................17 members. STARFLEET holds no claims to Executive Offi cer Duties........................18 any trademarks, copyrights, or properties held by Paramount or their parent company, Correspondence Chapters....................19 Viacom. Symbolic Communication......................19 2003 SFI Awards Winners......................20 The contents of this publication are Copyright © 2003 STARFLEET: The 2003 SFI Academy Awards Winners.......20 International Star Trek Fan Association, 2003 SFI Scholarship Winners................21 Inc. and/or the original authors. All rights IC 2003 After Action Report...................22 reserved. No portion of this document may The Lighter Side of the IC.......................23 be copied or republished in any way or form without the written consent of the Offi ce of 2003 SFI IC in Greensboro, NC.............24 the Chief of Communications, STARFLEET. The Grand Poobah Speaks!....................26 The SFI Interviews: Larry Barnes...........27 (USPS 017-671) Entered as periodical matter at the Post Offi ce of Tecumseh, Get Schooled on TV!.............................28 Oklahoma, under the act of March 8, 1879. Solar Sail Readies for Launch..............29 The Communiqué is published bi-monthly Indeed!.............................................29 by STARFLEET: The International Star Restaurant Review: Fat Burger...............29 Trek Fan Association, 101 North Broadway, Tecumseh, OK 74873 New Frontiers to Explore........................30 Glossary of Caving Terms.......................31 Effects of Temporal Disruption...............32 The Laredo Project................................33 DEADLINE FOR The Night The East Went Dark...............33 From the ‘Dant.......................................34 SUBMISSIONS From the Deputy ‘Dant...........................34 SFI Helpdesk: Here to Help You!.............34 FOR CQ 119: FORCECOM Report..............................35 Sept. 25th, 2003 The Wall of Honor..................................35 INFOCOM Info.......................................36 TRACOM Report...................................36 Convention Listings................................37 POSTMASTER: STARFLEET Announcements................38 The Shuttle Trinity River launches (left to right): Jan Agee, Erik Monthly Status Report Summaries........40 Cowand, Joy Flynt, Shuttle CO Robyn Winans and mascot Lobo Send Address Changes to: STARFLEET Communications STARFLEET Contact Information..........44 For more from the Region 3 summit, turn to Page 48. STARFLEET Classifi ed..........................46 510 Osage St. Leavenworth, KS 66048 STARFELET: Special Ops.....................47 Photo courtesy of Joyce Fink Trials & Tribbles at the R3 Summit..........48 2 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2003 - ISSUE 118 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ The EC was pleased to award this to Pat Spillers of Region 3 – we’ll see all of you in San Antonio, Texas in 2005. During the FROM THE general session, we were honored by not one, but two guests of distinction, retired CENTER SEAT Commander, STARFLEET Jeannette Maddox and her VCS, Sue Hampton. The standing ovation they received was a fi tting FLEET ADMIRAL MIKE MALOTTE tribute to the four years of service they gave COMMANDER , STARFLEET to this organization as our leaders. Seeing them there really completed the circle of I hope this writing fi nds you well and business-wise. At 9:00 am, the annual EC/ watching members of the SFMC post the my time in Fleet as they were leading this enjoying an action-packed summer. It’s AB meeting got started. As has become colors and singing both the Canadian and organization when I joined, and I had the been all but non-stop for me since my last the rule instead of the exception, it was an American national anthems, Ron Fell, IC privilege of spending a bit of time with them article. Not only is the offi ce keeping me informative and friendly meeting and we co-chair and emcee got us underway. First as the day went on. hopping but I continue to travel around the accomplished a lot. up was the chapter roll call by the Region Fleet, meeting our most important asset Coordinators. Next were the EC reports to The rest of the afternoon was a blur of – the members. JC Cohen, VCS Chief of Staff, will bring the membership. I followed up with a State panels, one-on-one meetings and general everyone up to date on