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STARFLEET Communique #121 HAPPY 10th ANNIVERSARY TO THE USS WERNHER VON BRAUN! SFI congratulates the crew of the Wernher Von Braun on 10 years in Fleet! Story on p. 3 Left: The crew of the Wernher Von Braun at the “Salute to Star Trek.” 121 FEB/MARCH 2004 REGION 7 WELCOMES 2004! As always,the members of Region 7 can be counted upon to celebrate the holdays in style! Story on p. 5 Right: The crew and guests of the USS Thagard give a cheer at midnight at their New Year’s Eve Party. ANNOUNCING THE EAGLE SQUADRON! Operation Eagle sends our love and support to the U.S. troops overseas! Story on p. 33 Left: Crew of the USS Enterprise show their thanks to STARFLEET: Operation Eagle. PORTHOS WANTS YOU! A new type of membership program for your pets. Even your stuffed mascot can join! Just $1 US per year to join! For more information, visit: http://www.region-17.org/petfl eet/faq.html USPS 017-671 112121 112121 CONTENTS STARFLEET Communiqué Volume I, No. 121 Table of Contents.....................................2 Published by: Wernher Von Braun 10th Anniversary........3 STARFLEET, The International R7 Holiday Party Report ........................4 Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. Celebrating The Holidays.......................5 3212 Mark Circle From the Center Seat...............................6 Independence, MO 64055 EC/AB News............................................6 The Eyes of March..................................6 Publisher: Greg Trotter Off-Center Viewpoint...............................7 Editor in Chief: Dixie Halber The New Starfl eet Diplomatic Corps......7 Layout Editor: Lauren Milan Accessibility Resources Coordinator.......8 Graphics Editor: Johnathan Simmons Starfl eet IC2004......................................8 Submissions Coordinator: Steve Halber STARFLEET Flag Promotions.................9 Copy Editors: Gene, Adams, Gabriel How to Submit a Proper Promotion.........9 Beecham, Claire Halber, Steve Halber, Ops Center.............................................10 Michael Klufas, Tracy Lilly Commandant’s Corner..........................11 From The School Of Treknology..............11 SFI Academy Graduates........................12 Send Submissions to: COMM As You Are..................................13 STARFLEET Treasurer Report...............13 “If we knew there was gonna be a costume contest, we’d STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ Computer Operations.............................15 8606 King George Rd. Membership Processing Information.....15 have dressed up!” The USS Wernher von Braun joins a Evansville IN 47725 Coordinated Recruiting..........................15 “Salute to Star Trek!” Story on p. 35 cq@sfi .org The Shuttlebay.......................................16 From the Dant........................................17 Photo courtesy of Richard L. Trulson The STARFLEET Communiqué is a publication of the Communications FORCECOM Report..............................18 Department of STARFLEET, The State of SFMC/AWARDS.......................18 International Star Trek Fan Asociation, State of TRACOM..................................19 Inc. It is intended for the private use of our From The Sgm.......................................19 members. STARFLEET holds no claims to any trademarks, copyrights, or properties A Starfl eet Marine’s View Of The Past ...20 held by Paramount or their parent company, State of INFOCOM................................20 Viacom. A Special Announcement......................20 The contents of this publication are Offi ce of the Inspector General............21 Copyright © 2004 STARFLEET, The Greetings From Youth Services.............22 International Star Trek Fan Association, International Youth Art Contest..............23 Inc. and/or the original authors. All rights Crack The Code!....................................23 reserved. No portion of this document may be copied or republished in any way or form One Fleet-ing Winter!.............................24 without the written consent of the Offi ce of Fun With Cones And Antennas............26 the Chief of Communications, STARFLEET. What (Mars) Time Is It?.........................26 Astronotes.............................................27 (USPS 017-671) Entered as periodical matter at the Post Offi ce of Tecumseh, House Calls...........................................27 Oklahoma, under the act of March 8, 1879. Calling All Kings And Queens!................29 The Communiqué is published bi-monthly From The Gamma Quadrant................30 by STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association, 101 North Broadway, Greetings From Shuttle Essex.............31 Tecumseh, OK 74873 A Cut Above The Rest...........................32 Sfi Gets Fit For Duty!.............................32 Announcing The Eagle Squadron.........33 DEADLINE FOR The STARFLEET Interview....................34 A Salute To Star Trek..............................35 SUBMISSIONS Dear Deanna.........................................35 FOR CQ 122: When Captains Collide!.........................35 IC 2004 Registration Form......................36 Mar. 25th, 2004 Convention Listings..............................37 When You Wish Upon A Star...................39 POSTMASTER: Monthly Status Report Summaries.......40 SFIAnnouncements...........................43 They’re engaged! Congratulations and best wishes to Send Address Changes to: SFI Directory of Contact Information.....44 Joost Ueffi ng and Susan Fugate! Announcement on p. 20 STARFLEET Communications STARFLEET Classifi ed.........................46 510 Osage St. STARFELET: Special Ops.....................47 Photo courtesy of Joost Ueffi ng Leavenworth, KS 66048 R7 Gets Down With Their Bad Selves!....48 2 STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ USS WERNHER VON BRAUN TENTH ANNIVERSARY By RADM Richard L. Trulson•USS Wernher von Braun, Region 2 The USS Wernher von Braun held our Vaughn. The failed launches were by me, entire foam hull. It looked like the Borg at our tenth anniversary was especially Tenth Anniversary party on Saturday, CO Richard L. Trulson. Scary, isn’t it? had visited. Fortunately though, the important to me as the current CO. October 25 from 12 noon till about 7 P.M. damage should be repairable after a Overall, it was a rather quiet affair We also combined it with our Aerospace Speaking of which, the most anticipated few months in space dock. Like the TV compared to last year’s Aerospace Day, Day activities, since scheduling confl icts launch involved the Enterprise, NCC 1701- counterpart, the Enterprise will fl y again. but it was a more enjoyable affair. And had postponed our plans in July. All E. I won this rocket in the auction held while it may not have been as large or activities were held at the CO’s family at the 2002 STARFLEET International Other crewmembers in attendance as well attended as our Fifth Anniversary home and business in Ardmore, AL. As Conference in San Jose, California. I was included the Zuckerman family (Ron, Party, we still had a wonderful time. And a result of being held at an actual airport determined to walk out of the auction with Dawn, and son Christopher), Don and that, in the end, is what matters most. (Ardmore Aviation), participants were able this prize, since I had neglected to buy Joanie Daniel, Catherine “Kit” Ramsey, to view and sit in real airplanes. Festivities the 20th Anniversary model rocket of the Laura Peterson, the Vaughn family This party was the pinnacle of a year included lots of food, crafts, and videos. Enterprise from Estes several years ago. We (Henry, Jennifer, sons Gabriel and long celebration of our tenth anniversary. took pictures with the rocket before launch , Jonathan, and Henry’s mother), and Our shuttle launch was on December 24, The main event though, was the launching since we weren’t sure how well it would fl y. Stephan and his friend. We’ve always 1992 and our chapter commissioning was of model rockets. One rocket launched enjoyed the camaraderie that exists September 25, 1993. We’re chartered in beautifully in the clouds, but we never However, the Enterprise rocket fl ew among our crew members, and we were Huntsville, Alabama. We plan to boldly go saw it land. We suspect it reached escape beautifully. It had the most graceful arch able to reaffi rm that throughout the day. another ten years, and beyond. Hopefully, velocity. We saw another land, but never trajectory of the day. Unfortunately, the a picture gallery will eventually be posted did manage to fi nd it. A third was recovered parachute didn’t deploy, so it crashed Kit, the ship’s fi rst CO, brought non- on our web site (www.usswvb.org). If the next day. It should be noted that the nose fi rst into the ground. The damage alcoholic champagne for toasting. She you have further questions, feel free most successful launches and recoveries report: a broken nacelle, a lost stabilization led the fi rst toast, and I followed with one to contact us at [email protected]. were done by four year old Cadet Gabriel fi n, and major fi ssures throughout the of my own. Having our fi rst CO present The USS Wernher von Braun crew celebrate their Tenth Anniversary and Aerospace Day on October 25, 2003. Standing from left to right: Jennifer and Ron Zuckerman and son Christopher watch Henry Vaughn and son Gabriel Henry Vaughn, the Zuckerman family (Ron, Dawn, and son Christopher), and prepare to launch their model rocket. Don and Joanie Daniel. In front: Gabriel Vaughn, Catherine “Kit” Ramsey, and Laura Peterson. Cadets Gabriel Vaughn and Christopher Zuckerman race back from recovering CO Richard L. Trulson displays the Enterprise NCC 1701-E model rocket one of the model rockets. before
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