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Congratulations Susan & Joost Ueffing!

Congratulations Susan & Joost Ueffing!

CONGRATULATIONS SUSAN & JOOST UEFFING! The Staff of the CQ would like to congratulate Jaguar CO Susan and Chief of Operations Joost Ueffi ng on their September wedding! 1 2 5 The beautiful ceremony was performed OCT/NOV in Kingsport, Tennessee on September 2004 18th, with many of the couple’s “extended Fleet family” in attendance!

Left: The smiling faces of all the STARFLEET members celebrating the Fugate-Ueffi ng wedding. Photo submitted by Wade Olsen.

Additional photos on back cover.

R4 SUMMIT LIVES IT UP IN LAS VEGAS!

Right: Saturday evening banquet highlight — commissioning the USS Gallant NCC 4890. (l-r): Jerry Tien (Chief, STARFLEET Shuttle Ops), Ed Nowlin (R4 RC), Chrissy Killian (Vice Chief, Fleet Ops), Larry Barnes (Gallant CO) and Joe Martin (Gallant XO). Photo submitted by Wendy Fillmore.

- Story on p. 3 WHAT IS THE “RODDENBERRY EFFECT”?

“’s dream affects different people in different ways, and inspires different thoughts... that’s the Roddenberry Effect, and Eugene Roddenberry, Jr., Gene’s son and co-founder of Roddenberry Productions, wants to capture his father’s spirit — and how it has touched fans around the world — in a book of photographs.”

- For more info, read Mark H. Anbinder’s VCS report on p. 7

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Table Of Contents...... 2 STARFLEET Communiqué After Action Report: R4 Conference..3 Volume I, No. 125 Spies By Night: a SF Novel...... 4 A Letter to the Fleet...... 4 Published by: Assimilator Media Day...... 5 STARFLEET, The International Mystic Realms Festival...... 6 Fan Association, Inc. From the Center Seat...... 7 3212 Mark Circle Promotion Nomination Tips...... 7 Independence, MO 64055 STARFLEET Promotions...... 8 Publisher: Dixie Halber EC/AB News...... 8 Editor in Chief: Dixie Halber Off Center Viewpoint...... 8 Layout Editor: Lauren Milan Ops Center...... 9 Graphics Editor: Johnathan Simmons In Comming...... 9 Submissions Coordinator: Steve Halber Using the Help Desk...... 9 Copy Editors: Gene, Adams, Gabriel Commandant’s Corner...... 10 Beecham, Claire Halber, Steve Halber, SFI Academy Graduates...... 11 Michael Klufas, Tracy Lilly An Essay on Leadership...... 12 College of Temporal Physics...... 15 The Shuttlebay...... 15 Send Submissions to: ASDB Update...... 15 Computer Operations...... 16 STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ 8606 King George Rd. Dollars and Sense...... 16 Evansville IN 47725 Treasurer Report...... 17 [email protected] SFI Falls for Vegas...... 18 From the ‘Dant...... 20 The STARFLEET Communiqué is a DepDant Report...... 20 CMO Capt. Dave Singleton and his commanding officer, Bob Vosseller, publication of the Communications Department of STARFLEET, The FORCECOM Report...... 21 discovered a ‘Dabo Girl’ in the casino during their visit to the Star Trek International Star Trek Fan Asociation, INFOCOM Update...... 22 Experience in Las Vegas. Inc. It is intended for the private use of our Operation: Eagle Update...... 22 Photo submitted by Bob Vosseller members. STARFLEET holds no claims to any trademarks, copyrights, or properties Xeno Studies Borg...... 23 held by Paramount or their parent company, Planetary Society Reports...... 23 . Pittsburgh Auto Show...... 24 The contents of this publication are Return to Las Vegas...... 25 Copyright © 2004 STARFLEET, The Fore...Luau Style!...... 26 International Star Trek Fan Association, Caffeine: How Do You Like it?...... 27 Inc. and/or the original authors. All rights reserved. No portion of this document may MSR Reports...... 28 be copied or republished in any way or form STARFLEET Classified...... 31 without the written consent of the Office of Convention Listings...... 32 the Chief of Communications, STARFLEET. SFI Announcements...... 34 (USPS 017-671) Entered as periodical SFI Application...... 35 matter at the Post Office of Tecumseh, Academy Application...... 36 Oklahoma, under the act of March 8, 1879. The Communiqué is published bi-monthly CQ Postal Statement...... 37 by STARFLEET, The International Star SFI Directory of Info...... 38 Trek Fan Association, 101 North Broadway, STARFLEET Wedding Album!...... 40 Tecumseh, OK 74873 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR CQ 126: November 25th, 2004 POSTMASTER:

Send Address Changes to: STARFLEET Communications Keela sutai-Septaric, CPT Vicky Adkins and CMDR Scott Love of the USS 8606 King George Rd. Yorktown, attending Borg Assimilator Media Day at Paramount’s Carowinds Evansville, IN 47725 theme park. Photo by Leila McMichael

2 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 3 Admiral’s Log, 0U812, was longer than expected and traffic was even worse. I remember thinking that if I Vegas. Yeah, baby. AFTER ACTION REPORT: were that late to my regional conference’s Over 50 gathered for the 2004 opening ceremonies, I sure as hell better STARFLEET Region 4 Conference hosted have coffee for everybody. by the wonderful crew of K’Ehleyr Station! STARFLEET REGION 4 CONFERENCE 2004 This event saw old friendships renewed You guys eat like this in Vegas all the and new friendships kindled. Many traveled time? from Region 4, Region 17, Region 5 and LAS VEGAS, NV The Hotel San Remo had FOUR Region 3 to the city of Lost Wages for this restaurants nestled inside the hotel. There weekend of overindulgence. I traveled with by ADM Johnathon “Gumby” Simmons,•USS Stormbringer, R17 was something for everyone. We ate and 5 other members of the Stormbringer, who ate and ate and ate URP (s’cuse me) and made the trip from Denver over the rocks over too well walking through the casino to followed as I made my entrance and folks ate and ate and then we had a really cool and through the dirt to get to the sand. The get to the meeting areas of the con. This checked out the armor. I stopped in my idea, let’s go to the banquet! The banquet event was fantastic! I had the opportunity was in direct conflict with General Order 7, tracks right beside the podium, as Bob was an Italian feast and the pepperoncinis to see our Region 4 partners in crime for “No flag officer shall beam into a hazardous Fillmore announced that Security had were outstanding. I sampled heavily and yet another memorable weekend of FUN, area without armed escort.” Since I was arrived and I quietly assumed a parade took advantage of the cash bar to find FRIENDS and FLEET! I even had the the escort, I was truly perplexed. Luckily, rest. In true Section 31 fashion and something imported with which to wash opportunity to provide security and escort as a good flag officer should, I had with befitting his status as a member of the down the goodness. services for the R4. More on that in a bit… me a Gunnery Sergeant. It was Gunny Stormbringer, Gunny Severson walked up, Severson who suggested that we smuggle having completed his mission; details are It’s about the Recognition The Hotel at the End of the CSI Episode the weapons into the hospitality suite, then CLASSIFIED, and handed me my CQB Since I am the R17 RC and I had Arriving in Vegas, we found no room skirt the perimeter of the casino to the (Close Quarters Battle) Phaser. The crowd members of R17 present that I get to at the inn and were in desperate need of meeting areas. was impressed. Stormbringer scores see once a year or so, I asked to present accommodations. We looked high and low again. some accolades to the folks from R17 who and learned that due to the race and other It was a classic textbook Section 31 traveled so far to come have fun. Region big things scheduled the same weekend, Operation and the Gunny departed for his Stalling for Dinky 17 had four from the USS Mir, four from hotel prices had more than tripled. Even mission with a remark about dead men Standing there with my armor and CQB the USS Arc Royal and six from the USS the TraveLodge wanted $189 per night. walking. I then proceeded to provide the phaser, we went through the welcome Stormbringer in attendance, and I made Ouch. We lucked out and found a motel Gunny a distraction of hotel security by and the folks from other regions were it a point to briefly recognize each one right across the street from the San Remo walking thru the casino to the conference, introduced. I got to brag about the excellent by name. I was able to present our R17 and the nice lady hooked us up for cheap. in full kit, of course. I explained to a job that Joshua Andrews and the program Member of the Year, Commander Everett The fact that she looked as if she got out of security officer what I was doing and why book team did to produce the beautiful full Brooks, USS Mir, with his regional award jail as early as that morning never caused I was there and he allowed me to pass. I color guide that came in our packages. plaque and made a couple of promotions. us concern. The room was clean and the stopped at the bar and ordered a shot of Becca did a fantastic job with the badges Every one I recognized also got a beds were comfortable. Were it not for 100 proof Old Thought Provoker. I did this and my wife and I hung ours on the wall ceremonial shot of tequila, compliments the faint outline of a body on the floor, the for two reasons. One, to quench my thirst with all the other ones we’ve gathered over of Admiral Gumby, and that helped them carpet would have been perfect. But hey, and, the second to allow the security officer the years we’ve been a part of . blush just a wee bit more. You know Gumby we’re in Vegas, baby! time to communicate to the desk upstairs I noticed that some folks kept looking at when it comes to recognizing folks for their and request the other four guards that their watches and I took the opportunity hard work and participation. They had to Another Con, Another Casino would follow me for the rest of the day. That to got into the anteroom and ask what drag me away. Again. I don’t know what it is, but it seems that thought warmed me almost as much as the was up. We were short a Vice Admiral. every time we travel to Region 4, we end nectar of synaptic jumpstart I had imbibed We were short one Dinky. Seems that Ed A REALLY GOOD cigar up at a casino. and I decided to make a better entrance to Nowlin was running late and I was asked We retired to the room for a break to the event. to escort him in under arms and make sure change from our formal wear and then Smuggler’s Blues he was glued to the podium. After some set course for Boyd Harmon’s timeshare I took my STARFLEET armor with me First impressions are important. Instead “strategic stalling” (you learn things like and the party that would surely ensue. We to add to the Star Trek atmosphere of of walking into the entrance of the meeting this from the Academy when you become arrived relatively early to find that a few the event. As I was suiting up for opening room, I walked into the back door of the an Admiral), we were able to help keep folks were there. Boyd perked up when we ceremonies, it occurred to me that the opening ceremonies to see about 40 faces the crowd entertained until the R4RC showed and (continued on p. 4) weapon props we brought might not go staring at me. Gasps and the ooohs/ahhhs arrived. It turned out the line at Starbucks

Saturday morning found FCapt. Bob Fillmore (CO, K’Ehleyr station) MC’ing Conference coordinator, RAdm. Wendy Fillmore, enjoys playing hostess the General Session with none other than Admiral Jonathan “Gumby” to “Da Whip” (thanks, Allyson!) Simmons in full battle armor to perform escort duties. Photo submitted by Wendy Fillmore Photo submitted by Wendy Fillmore

2 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 3 STARFLEET REGION 4 CONFERENCE A LETTER TO THE FLEET (continued from p. 3) MIRACLES AND WONDERS. By David R. Lyons USS Reprisal, Region 1 gave us a tour of his condo. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. The Guinness and Harp flowed as I made SPIES BY NIGHT: 2726 A.D. A SF NOVEL As I read what is in actuality the very first Black & Tans for the gang from the Arc Communiqué I’ve seen in over a decade, an Royal and Stormbringer as well as Boyd by CPT Dale A. Kagan,•USS Avenger, R7 article by Scott Akers of USS Jaguar stood and the illustrious Ed Nowlin. Ed knew In 2726 A.D., Dion Rendahl escapes match in the lovely Alyson Dahlia Forbs out above the rest. Here is my reply to it. a good cigar when he saw it and we all in an instrument balloon from an angry of Alioth, a tall beauty full of surprises. sucked happily on our cheroots; enjoying crowd on Star Colony Alioth. They are An amphibious alien, a Bluenian, is I’m proud to announce my return to the company and the conversation. accusing him of being a cultist. Dion’s ultimate boss at General Transit STARFLEET. When last I was a member corp. here, Rob Lerman was Admiral of the The Wormhole at the end of the Utah So begin Spies By Night, a fast- Fleet. So why the 10 year absence? I got Sector paced, exciting story and Star Colony Alioth, featured sidetracked. Not much of an excuse, but it’s The drive home was long and quiet prequel to Lanterns Over Demner: A prominently, is loosely based on a Wall true. Life has a way of taking you off course, as we drove through the Utah badlands. Science Fiction Murder Mystery. Street Journal article which appeared and though I wasn’t officially a member, my uniform was always ironed and I assisted We talked about the conference and the Both were written by USS Avenger in the 1970’s asking what happens in a the decommissioned USS Nighthawk highlights and thought that the roundtable Communications Chief, Dale A. Kagan. cashless society when someone can’t on many occasions. My heart was always discussion on apathy was about the best get a credit card. with STARFLEET, and never left. panel we’ve attended in many moons. We Lanterns Over Demner is an Agatha wished it could have lasted longer and we Christie type mystery set in the Demner The answer is the Outerlands. With an absence comes a renewed vigor immediately missed our friends from afar. mountain range of the planet Dauropa. to get involved and make a difference. A castle, loosely based on Gilette’s The author studies the collapse of “One man can make a difference” was the What to Drink castle in Old Lyme, Connecticut, is the the ruble in Russia in the 1990’s and theme behind the series Knight Rider, and Guinness locale for the Special Forces Council. the barter system in the countryside of is so very true today. STARFLEET seems The Council taught Governor Eccles Argentina when building Alioth. relatively unchanged from a decade ago. What not to Drink how to use a telepathic block. Now their While consistency often equals longevity, it We tried, but we couldn’t find anything telepaths can’t find out what he is trying Alioth is 81 light years from Earth and also can equal boredom for some. This can that sucked. to hide. Eleven guests are in his castle- the cities are under domes. They were be fixed; and together this WILL be fixed. like mansion. One is a murderer. built the century after great floods hit What to Eat the Earth, retarding the advancement of Why is it that so many chapters conduct Everything. Vegas is a GFFD-FREE Lanterns sells for about $18 on technology for 100 years. Volans Mirfak, Zone. the same activities year after year? Fund Amazon.com and www.xlibris.com/ an engineer from Earth, grew up in an raising, conventions, movie nights and bookstore. Barnesandnoble.com can underwater city off Long Island. parties. But there is so much more we can What to See ship in 48 hours. Spies By Night is about do. The Borg 4D at the Star Trek the engineers who built the teleport How much trouble can Dion get into Experience! gates used in Lanterns. Someone is by refusing his brother’s help? Read the I look at organizations like the Red Wow, all I can say is; trying to steal the plans. book. It’s about $18-20 on Amazon.com Cross, Lions Club, or Boy Scouts. These (s p o i l e r s r e d a c t e d f o r y o u or www.xlibris.com/bookstore. Or mail are groups that get out in the community, r p l e a s u r e) Young executive Dion Rendahl is order by phone at 1-888-7-XLIBRI. bringing people together, and collectively That’s all I have to say about that. always in his brother’s shadow. He’s impacting the lives of millions. Why can’t we, Operations Manager on the project to If you’re at a meeting of the USS as STARFLEET officers, do the same? A very heartfelt thanks get the prototype going and he decided Avenger, Dale will autograph your book. I must thank Wendy & Bob, the Bobster, to solve the problem of corporate spies In order to grow, we must constantly Fillmore for their outstanding service alone. Dale’s next book will be a children’s stretch ourselves, our ideas and our as hosts. Folks, these people were picture book, Trip Into Space. It will be methods -- being ever true to our morals, EVERYWHERE. The consummate host, His hobby is scuba diving. He has available in January on www.xlibris.com/ principles and convictions. STARFLEET Bob Fillmore looked stunning in his tuxedo brown hair, blue eyes and is well bookstore. isn’t just about space; it’s about reaching and tie. Wendy was equally stunning in muscled from wrestling. He meets his out to others to promote peace and good her evening dress. Both of them were relations everywhere we go. It’s about constantly with someone offering to being responsible, being educational, help and pointing out the sights and the and extending a helping hand. Are there amenities of the hotel San Remo and the STARFLEET Away Teams reaching out to R4 Conference. the poor in other countries? If not, why not?

Region 4 is still kickin’!!! The ideals of Gene Roddenberry and With the con behind us, we set our sights the society he envisioned are what our on returning home to spread some of the STARFLEET is built upon. Instead of the camaraderie that we’ve come to enjoy from status quo, let’s branch out. Let’s see and be Region 4. seen. If we’re not active in the community, working for its benefit, then we will forever The cool thing is that this time we didn’t be seen as those “ geeks” that the lose a dime in the casino! media likes to portray us as. Let’s make them take us seriously. Until my next mission, I remain… And yes, we are a fandom of one of the Admiral Gumby at Large greatest shows ever conceived. We deserve our fun, our conventions, our Laser Tag duels and much more. But all the while, there’s work we can do. I’m willing, are you?

We are an organization spanning several continents, full of wonderful people who all believe in what our future can be. THAT is the STARFLEET I know us to be. So let’s make it happen.

4 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 5 BORG ASSIMILATOR MEDIA DAY Photos by CDR Leila McMichael•USS Yorktown, Region 1

Yorktown crew at the entrance to Carowinds theme park for Borg Assimilator Press Day.

USS Yorktown cew, in front of the Borg Assimilator ride.

Marina Sirtis and Borg ride... no, she would not get on it! (I don’t blame her, Keela and her mate, Katkith (aka Andy Fairbanks) neither would I!)

4 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 5 MYSTIC REALMS FANTASY FESTIVAL Story & Photos by VADM Bob Vosseller•USS Challenger, Region 7

USS Avenger members Todd Brugmans dressed in period garb joins Ops USS Challenger First Officer Capt. Mary Singleton is seen in a new period Chief Tony Lopes during the Mystic Realms Fantasy Festival held in Pine Hill dress she purchased during the day. She plans to wear it for the upcoming R7 NJ on May 8. Conference which this year sports a Medieval theme.

USS Challenger Counselor Emily Vosseller joined the Whirlwind/Alliah Saleem A Winged Warrior was among the colorfully costumed individuals present at Dance troupe for three performances during the May 8, Fantasy Fair event. the annual fair hosted by the role playing group Mystic Realms.

6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 7 tracked in any one place. The RCs have been requested to inform the Promotions Office when a Captain’s promotion is given but it doesn’t always happen. The result is a sometimes lengthy delay in getting changes made in the database or promotion nominations processed. So, in order to try and avoid these issues in the future, Deb is asking EVERYONE who hold the rank of Captain to send her your name, SCC number, promotion date and who did Greetings STARFLEET! plate and taking care of things these past our books. Knowing how meticulous both the promotion. This information can be couple of months. As a lot of you know, Tammy and Denby have been, I have no sent to her at [email protected]. When Welcome to CQ #125 and fall in ‘Fleet. Gateway closed down its internal technical doubt that we will come through this with no she receives the info, she’ll put it in the The leaves are starting to turn (and fall support departments in Kansas City and issues. Another thing coming up in the very appropriate spreadsheet and verify that the – ick), the temperatures are dropping and North Sioux City. This left a lot of folks – near future is the time to file our annual correct information is in the database. the days are getting shorter. It won’t be including me – without a job as of the 30th of Form 990 to the Internal Revenue Service. long before the last holiday seasons of the September. Due to all the final preparations This is due on the 15th of November and is In closing, I hope everyone goes into year are upon us. Here at HQ, we continue for the closure and subsequent job hunting, well on its way to being completed. the upcoming holiday season healthy and to keep busy, especially in preparing for I’ve been really tied up on getting things happy. Behind all the commercialism and the upcoming transition. I certainly hope back on track. I’ve got more interviews Looking at items within the departments materialism, it really is a great time to step everyone took the time to vote in the coming up and it looks like things should under this office, I have a request from back and reflect on all that life has given us, election. This is the best way for our voices get back to some sense of normalcy in the Deb, our Promotions Director. She gets a both in family and friends. Treasure those to be heard. EC and staff have also been next couple of weeks. I apologize for not lot of requests for Captain’s rank changes you have, life is short and you never really busy in other areas… congrats to Joost & being as accessible as normal as of late in the database and/or nominations for know how long you’ll have them. Susan Ueffing and Ricky & Joan Bruckman and really appreciate Mark and Allyson promotion from Captain to Fleet Captain. on their recent nuptials. making sure everything continued to move The issue comes from the lack of records See ya in 60 for my final article as forward. for Captain’s promotions – specifically the Commander, STARFLEET! I’d like to take a moment and send out dates of the promotions and who promoted a huge “Thanks!” to Allyson Dyar and Speaking of things moving ahead, we’re them. You see, in the past, Ops promotions Mark H. Anbinder for stepping up to the in the midst of the first-ever CPA review of and RC’s promotions have not been

Promotions are denied for two primary Nominee and Nominator must be reasons: failure to meet minimum Time in different individuals Grade (TIG) or insufficient information. PROMOTION NOMINATION TIPS Nominating yourself is not allowed for any reason. Occasionally a member Minimum TIG scale, Colonel Deborah A. Malotte•STARFLEET Director of Promotions will submit a self-nomination. These effective January 1, 2003: are promptly returned to the member Nominee Name of STARFLEET. You can prepare this ahead and not accepted as a valid promotion Captain/Colonel Enter in the nominee’s name exactly as of time and paste it into the “Nominee request. 24 months Time in Fleet it should appear on the certificate. Please Qualifications” area on the online form if note that the promotion certificate will be you wish. Brief note on procedures: Fleet Captain/Brigadier printed with the name exactly as it is given Promotion requests for Captain/ 18 months Time in Previous Rank on the Nomination Form for the promotion “She is a wonderful person.” “The Colonel are forwarded to the respective request. So unless “Big Tater Tot Billy” chapter would not have survived without Region Coordinator for approval. I can Commodore/Brigadier General really does like to see his name displayed him.” “She is an incredible asset to the track them if the RC informs me of the 21 months Time in Previous Rank as “Big Tater Tot Billy” instead of William, region.” “He promotes STARFLEET every promotion. Requests for promotions to please use his proper name. Otherwise, chance he gets.” These sentences are Commander and below are redirected Rear Admiral/Major General he may be disappointed with his new nice compliments for the nominee, but do to the appropriate Chapter Commanding 24 months Time in Previous Rank promotion certificate. not add any weight to the nomination for Officer for approval. If you have any the EC’s consideration. They do not give questions about promotion requests for Vice Admiral/Lieutenant General Double-check everything: specific details on the contributions the the ranks up to and including Captain/ 30 months Time in Previous Rank Double-check all addresses, names, nominee has made. Remember, you are Colonel, please contact the appropriate numbers, and proof read the Nominee trying to CONVINCE others (the EC) that CO or RC, or send me an email at Admiral/General Qualifications. this person truly deserves this promotion [email protected] if you need help. 36 months Time in Previous Rank at this time. I can’t stress this enough…be Give your contact info: specific…give details. Point out every All requests for Fleet Captain/ You’ll note that, other than Captain/ Make sure you supply a phone number reason the nominee deserves this Brigadier and above are forwarded to the Colonel, all increases are based &/or email address for yourself….just in promotion and back it up with WHY she/ Executive Committee for consideration & on minimum TIG. In recognition of case the EC needs to reach you regarding he is an asset to the region, HOW she/he approval. If a promotion is approved by Extraordinary Service to STARFLEET your Nomination. This can save weeks or promotes STARFLEET, etc. ONLY include the Executive Committee, the promotion or Outstanding Performance of Duty, more of time. details of contributions the nominee has certificate is then prepared and mailed 6 months can be dropped from the made since her/his last promotion. The EC out or sent to an event for presentation. minimum TIG requirements. Filling out the Nominee Qualification only wants information about the nominee’s Once your promotion is announced you section: contributions since the last promotion. should receive your new rank certificate Use the online form at http:// The most common reason a promotion in 2 or 3 weeks time. promotions.sfi.org for the fastest results. is denied by the Executive Committee is Endorsements: I can forward your Nomination to the EC insufficient information in the promotion Enlist the help of the nominee’s CO, If you have questions or need help Promotions listserve immediately after request. XO, or others who may know some of the drop me a note at [email protected]. receiving it if you use the online form. nominee’s contributions. Ask others to I’ll be happy to help in any way I can. You can request an email form also—just The Nominee Qualification section send an email to me at [email protected] send an email to [email protected] requires you to document, in your own including the reasons why the nominee Colonel Deborah A. Malotte & ask for a blank email Nomination words, why you believe this nominee deserves this promotion. I will add these STARFLEET Director of Promotions form. This method takes a bit longer to deserves the promotion at this time. as endorsements to the original promotion process. Be specific, and comment about each request. contribution made by the nominee at the International, Regional, and Chapter levels

6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 7 STARFLEET FLAG PROMOTIONS By Colonel Deborah Malotte STARFLEET Director of Promotions What is the Roddenberry Effect? online election mailing list, as we consider same folks who’ve attended year after year, Hello from the Office of Promotions! our leadership for the future. Two things or even just once or twice in the past. If you Here are those who have been I’ve said many times in this space that are clear: lots of folks are thinking seriously don’t make it this year, I hope you’ll consider STARFLEET is different things to different enough about our future to raise some joining us for the 16th annual Watkins Glen promoted since the last CQ - Congrats people. Would it surprise you to hear the very good questions for our candidates to Weekend, a casual hike surrounded by to all the recipients!: opinion that Star Trek, too, means different answer, and whoever wins, we’re sure to good food, good fellowship, and good times, things to different people? That Gene have a dedicated leadership for the next in the fall of 2005. Captain/Colonel Roddenberry’s dream affects different three years. Michael Romero people in different ways, and inspires Last on the slate before my STARFLEET Eric VanArsdale different thoughts? That’s the Roddenberry Not long after you read these words, we’ll travel season gives way to my hockey John Kirwin Effect, and Eugene Roddenberry, Jr., be hearing the results of this year’s election, travel season is the 2004 Region 7 Laura Arculeta Latrell Gene’s son and co-founder of Roddenberry and learning who’ll be succeeding Mike and Conference on November 5th-7th, in Daniel Spence Productions, wants to capture his father’s me in driving STARFLEET forward. Whether Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It’s actually Samuel S. Cummings spirit — and how it has touched fans around “your team” or “your candidate” wins or not, an interesting mix of the two, since I’ll J. William Robertson the world — in a book of photographs. I urge you, and all STARFLEET members, be heading there immediately following We’ve been asked to help spread the word. to remember that once the campaigns the Cornell vs Harvard hockey game that and election season are behind us, we Friday night! (If you’re a hockey fan, and The Roddenberry Spirit need to reunite behind our new leadership. the NHL doesn’t get back on track for this Fleet Captain/Brigadier What is it about Gene Roddenberry’s New faces mean new ideas, new energy, winter, find some college hockey near you vision that has made such a connection and new opportunities for STARFLEET to — or come to Ithaca to check out Cornell Gary Davis with so many? Roddenberry Productions grow, and I’m very much looking forward to hockey, a legendary hockey program with Laura Sprouse calls this force the Roddenberry Spirit. It seeing where the next administration takes a remarkable tradition that includes dozens Marilyn Romero has been defined as hope for the future, this organization. I realized months ago that of league championships and even national Ann Marie Reilly technological innovation or the dream of either of the two prospective teams could do championships. And if you have the chance Todd Brugmans peace. It has as many meanings as it does a fantastic job, and I hope we’ll all give them to see Cornell and longtime rival Harvard fans. The Roddenberry Spirit has touched the chance to grow into their new roles and play, don’t pass it up. That’s hockey.) so many people in so many different do just that. ways that they believe it deserves its own I’ll look forward to seeing many of you at a Commodore / photographic book. Where to next? wedding, or the R7 Conference, or perhaps Brigadier General I can hardly believe the 2004 VCS World a holiday party as the year draws to a close. Cyndi Temple They’re sending disposable cameras to Tour is winding down! September has Beyond that, we can look forward to next fans around the world who are registered been a month for STARFLEET weddings, year’s IC in San Antonio! Yes, I’m already at Roddenberry.com, but even if you don’t and there are two weddings still ahead of thinking about July. receive a camera, you can participate me this fall, one Fleet and one not, as I by submitting a picture of something you write these words. Watkins Glen Weekend think defines the Roddenberry Spirit. It promises another fun gathering of Fleet could be a picture that represents peace, friends next month, as we celebrate our EC/AB NEWS innovation, space, the future, humanity or 15th annual hike weekend with many of the By Rear Admiral JC Cohen something completely different, as long as it represents the Roddenberry Spirit to you. Chief of Staff to the If you do receive one of the Roddenberry Vice-Commander, STARFLEET Spirit cameras, after you take your picture, you’ll send the camera on to another fan, Greetings, STARFLEET! This and when it’s full, back to Roddenberry month’s summary should be briefer Productions. than the last one. Not having an IC tends to do that. To submit your own photos without one of their disposable cameras, send a It was briefly discussed whether or high-resolution digital photo (publication not STARFLEET should expand from quality, or 300dpi) with your contact info a Star Trek to a Sci-fi fan association. and a written description of why the photo represents the Roddenberry Spirit to you, The AB continued to review and work to [email protected]. Or mail a on correcting minor inconsistencies in hardcopy submission to: the governing documents that have cropped up as the FLEET Constitution Roddenberry Effect has been amended over time. c/o Roddenberry Productions 1640 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 2 Lastly, the AB bid a fond farewell Los Angeles, CA 90048 to the RC of R20, Adi Jones, and discussed what could be done when At the conclusion of the project, small regions lose their RC. Roddenberry Productions will be publishing a photography book collecting many of the As always, if you have concerns submissions. They say it will be a voice for about these or any issues, you should fans everywhere, encompassing the various talk to your AB member, your Regional ways people define the Roddenberry Spirit. Coordinator. A list of each and every RC can be found in the back of this Catching the Election Spirit STARFLEET VCS Mark H. Anbinder & Summit Chair Lisa Pruitt. and every CQ. Speaking of spirit, I’ve been enjoying the Submitted by Robert Graham flurries of discussions on STARFLEET’s 8 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 9 USING THE HELP DESK Commodore Dixie Halber Chief of Communications

By now, you’re probably all familiar with the HelpDesk. If you’re not, let me take a few minutes to explain it to you. Greetings Fleet! Well, this is going to be a Monthly Status Reports copy sent to them please contact me with rather short article, primarily because I was Just to review Ops policy on reporting: your name and address. The HelpDesk is your one stop shop somewhat on vacation for about a month. reports are due by the 5th of the next month for answers within STARFLEET. Have And why, would you ask, would I do that? for the month you’re reporting for (April Reminders a problem with your membership? That can be answered on September 18, MSRs are due May 5th for instance) and Please remember that when you use E-mail [email protected]. Need 2004, when my lovely bride, Susan Fugate late MSRs are considered between the 6th the Change of Command tool on the DB to to know your database login and (now Ueffing) and I were wed. Factor in the and 10th of that month (April MSRs are late make sure your passwords are as correct as password? E-mail [email protected]. two week honeymoon, and the week and between May 6th and May 10th for instance). you can get them. If there is a wrong p/w I Have some problem and you just a half of packing and moving up to Nova Four FTRs (failure to report) or eight late will reject the CoC and ask you to resubmit. don’t know the best person to start Scotia…. you get the idea. I just want to reports in one year will result in a contact with? E-mail [email protected]. take this time to thank my vice chief, Chrissy from me. Another FTR or two more late Please also remember that Operations Killian, for filling in for the last two reporting reports will be cause to put the chapter on does not recognize temporary changes in The HelpDesk has been a periods and the time in between. 60-day standby. command for chapters. If you chapter has tremendous success and a big help lost it’s CO and you expect the interim CO for STARFLEET. Our staff works hard As the year is winding down now, please A note on the DB: for those of you that to be in charge for more than a month than to keep up with all the tickets. They remember that there will be a transition submit via normal e-mail, you may notice it is best that the chapter submit a change do a great job but there are a few period while records are moved from one another e-mail come to you that looks like of command to make the temp CO the hints that you can do to help them location to another. The good news is that a MSR from the DB, this would be the staff permanent CO until such time as a new CO along and to help your tickets move you won’t have to worry about a disruption of Operations inputting the MSR into the is chosen. This is especially important for through the system more easily. like this for the next three years. The bad DB and the DB spitting out a “record” for any RC elections or the upcoming election news is that things may be disrupted for a Ops, your RC, and you. So if the submitter for CS/VCS because Operations will use 1.Make sure to include your full month and a half or so. So if you have a CoC has listed as someone other than the CO the it currently has on hand for mailing name and SCC number in your or otherwise, please get it in as soon as you or designate, no worries. Any questions and voting purposes. correspondence. This will make it can in case I have dig through the records, about this are welcome, but hopefully this because in about a month they won’t be much easier to check the database will clear up some confusion. That’s about all I have to say for this and get the answers that you need. there anymore. I will try to accommodate issue. Keep smiling, reporting, and making every request in a timely manner, but Vessel Registry a difference. Till next time… excuse the delay if there is any. 2.Put as much information in the The VR is available for your downloading e-mail describing your problem pleasure. Any changes of chapter as possible. The more information Welcome To the Fleet: information can be sent to chapterinfochan we have, the more quickly we can STARFLEET Operations welcome the [email protected] or to [email protected] directly. The solve your problem. latest additions to the fleet: document itself can be downloaded at http: USS Gallant, Region 4, Fleet Captain //documents.sfi.org/downloads/vr.pdf. And 3.If the staff e-mails you, try to Larry Barnes commanding. as a reminder, if anyone wishes a printed reply in the same e-mail, rather than sending a new one. Every time you send a new e-mail, it opens a new ticket for you. Having multiple tickets can actually slow down the process, because all the history of work is not on the new ticket and sometimes it causes the person working your ticket to start all over again, not realizing what all has been done by someone else.

4.When you send an e-mail to the HelpDesk you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with your ticket Happy October everyone. the website cleaned up a bit. I’m trying to but they need a little help. So if you like to track the slow down in the international CQs design then contact me at [email protected] number. If you need to contact I can’t believe how quickly the time has being delivered. I know that there’s still a and let me know what you can do. If you anyone about your HelpDesk ticket passed. The weather has cooled off finally delay there and I’m trying to track it down need graphics help the address to write is refer to that number, it will help the here in Southern Indiana and I’m quite and clean it up. [email protected]. process out a lot. looking forward to the winter. We’re also working on the HelpDesk I want to thank the Marines for their I want to thank my superb HelpDesk It’s been a quiet month here in the Comm turnaround times. I’ve written a short article contributions. The goal of the CQ staff is Staff, Vice Chief Joan Bruckman and department. In September I traveled to on procedures that should help the user to turn the Attention on Deck section into a her assistant Susan Ueffing. They do Kingsport where I was honored to attend help us a bit. Please take a few moments showpiece for the Corps. But to do that we a phenomenal job keeping everything the wedding of Ops Chief Joost Ueffing and to look it over. really need your help. If you have articles running and I want to thank all of the Jaguar CO Susan Fugate. The wedding was about the Marines, a Marine activity or just users for embracing the system and lovely and the reception was a lot of fun. A As always we’re looking for help. We the Marine experience in general then send making it a key tool for STARFLEET lot of Fleet folks attended, it felt like an IC particularly need to add more artists to our the submission to [email protected]. members. light! To Joost and Susan I say thank you for Office of Graphic Design. For those of you including me and my family in your special not familiar with OGD, it was established to Well that’s it from this end. So you in 60. -Dixie Halber day and may your life together be long and give Fleet members a place to go for help happy. with graphic design. If you need a logo, we can do it. If you need a web banner, we On the business side pretty much the can do it. But we can’t do it without more same as last time. We’re working on getting talented people. We have a crack staff

8 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 9 winners since CQ124, the list is smaller, but will include the new additions and/or those who have moved up one or more levels since the last list. Congratulations are in order for all those who continue to strive for academic excellence throughout the academy.

Lt. Colonel Tracy Lilly Bronze Award 51 Courses (27/24)

Contemplate the workings of this A correction from last issue, David commands before you enter IRC, and you Lieutenant J.G. Becky Slater world, listen to the words of the wise, Lynch had to step down the very day he might not even know how to get out of IRC Bronze Award 51 Courses (47/4) take all that is good as your own. With was selected to serve as Director of the after that So, I suggest you take (ISOC) this as your base, open your own door School of Engineering. Alex Rosenzweig Internet School of Online Chat, before you Crewman Apprentice Bill Rowlette to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is over at DTS stole David to serve as the get connected to an IRC server, or it can Bronze Award 52 Courses (47/5) right before you. new Director of the Advanced Starship be very frustrating for you when you get Design Bureau. Congrats Dave, Curses stuck. However, even if you think you are an Commander Shawn Gregory ~ Morihei Ueshiba to you Alex. Fortunately, we had so many expert in IRC, this is a great way to test that Bronze Award 57 Courses (57/0) Founder of the Martial Art of Aikido outstanding applicants, that I was able to knowledge! You may even learn something from The Art of Peace choose Joe Hinson of the USS Arc Royal in the process! IRC is a great way for Fleet Captain Kyle J. Wolf to step up as the new Director. Joe will Corry chapters to meet online, as well as Bronze Award 80 Courses (52/28) The voting is on, and by the time you be keeping Anthony Spotts to serve as those who just want to join and converse get this, it will probably be over. Who did Assistant Director. Joe can be reached at: with others. You can meet new people and Commander Glenn D. Martin you vote for? Who cares, as long as you [email protected]. create friendships from all over the world! Silver Award 102 Courses (86/16) did vote. As long as you took the time to This is a leadership course, and probably study the candidates, their slates, and their DEANS & DANTS the only one that will never require OTS and Captain Dean A. Rogers platforms, and made a decision based on The only note in this section is a repeat of OCC to take. Enjoy! Gold Award 155 Courses (115/40) the facts as they apply to you. For 11 issues the passage from last month: I’ve tried to promote not only the Academy, Any questions or comments, please email Colonel Glendon Diebold but academic thought, and I am confident is currently still me at [email protected]. Thank Latinum Award 215 Courses (172/43) in the knowledge that the electorate of seeking a new Canadian Campus Director. you! STARFLEET, more often than not will make Successful applicants will have completed Brigadier General Truman Temple the right decision. Remember, STARFLEET OTS & OCC as well having completed FOS THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE Award 303 Courses (237/66) has been around for thirty years, and if we (or be willing to complete it within a 6 month M.S.G. want it enough, it will be around another period), be a resident of Canada and be a This new course is near and dear to To recap: the Boothby Awards program is thirty years. member in good standing with STARFLEET. my heart as it has been an idea that has the recognition of those students who have Applicants are requested to forward their been knocked around since I was the consistently attended and worked at a large That is all on the election, and all things real world and STARFLEET resumes to Commandant of the SFMC. (That was back number of Academy classes. (Thank you political, now on to the Fun, Fun, Fun. So [email protected] or by snail mail to Matt in 1997, when the Spice Girls were the Region One Awards Guru Victor Swindell read on, as we cover our usual topics such Baillie, 10 Northwood Drive, Brampton, ON Number One Pop rock group in the country.) for the idea). Once a student passes his as: New and Changing Directors/Deans/ (Canada) L6X 2L2. The idea was that a handbook and course fiftieth academy class, he will receive a Staff, New Schools and Courses, New should be developed for the Chapter Boothby Award Certificate. For each fifty Features, and the Future of STARFLEET NEW COURSES President, so that he may have an idea what classes thereafter they will receive an Academy. The College of Alien History and the SFMC is about, what it could provide the endorsement to attach to that certificate as Culture has added a new course on chapter, and what the chapter would need per the following schedule: Now on to the Academy. As always I the -Continuum, write Tony Lopes at to provide a Marine Strike Group (M.S.G.) would like to start by welcome the following [email protected], for more information. if they decided to have one. Sadly when I Bronze 50 Courses new personnel to the Academy moved on to my duties as Fleet Historian, Silver 100 Courses LET’S CHAT ABOUT I.R.C. this project got left on a dusty shelf at SFMC Gold 150 Courses PERSONNEL One of our new courses this issue is Headquarters until the recent International Latinum 200 Courses one designed to teach people how to use Conference, when while in conversation Diamond 250 Courses DIRECTORS: , a computer tool used with Wade Olson, Scott Grant and John Dilithium 300 Courses Please join me in welcoming Brigadier by many members of STARFLEET to Roberts (3 of the 5 SFMC General Staff Kyle J. Wolf, as the Director of the College communicate in real time via the Internet. Members) it was decided that the Corps THE CARE AND FEEDING SERIES of Temporal Physics. Kyle can be reached The new director Brandy Hallman explains: and the Academy should work together in As explained above, we are starting a at [email protected]. We have providing this course to all of STARFLEET. new series of courses in the Institute of gone back in time, and ensured that Kyle Greetings, Everyone! I am pleased to As of this writing we have not selected a Leadership Studies, to help and assist has always been the Director, so he is not introduce to you a new course on IRC! director, but this will be announced as soon the Chapter Commanding Officers and replacing anyone but fulfilling his temporal Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is one of the as possible, online as well as in these pages Executive Officers work with various destiny. I would also like to thank all of the most popular and most interactive services no later than next issue. aspects of their chapters. The Care and members who have been so patient as we on the Internet. Internet Relay Chat lets Feeding courses will be offered very much searched for a Director, it was like time flew people all over the world participate in NEW FEATURES in a Buffet Style manner, where the student by. real-time conversations. (And it even saves (current CO/XO, prospective CO/XO, or on the phone bill!) Using an IRC client THE INTERDISCIPLANARY anyone just plain interested) can pick and I would also like to welcome Brandy (program) you can exchange text messages CERTIFICATE PROGRAM choose which courses are applicable to Hallman of the USS Charleston as the interactively with other people all over the The IDCP is now online, and ready for his needs, their chapters, or their interests. Instructor for a new course that will teach world. Some of the more popular chat clients applicants, for information on how you can Following the Marine Strike Group the Basics of using Internet Relay Chat. are mIRC, Pirch, and Virc for Windows and apply for certificates and the requirements course, we will be developing a Corps Many members already use this medium Homer or for Macs. What program for each level, turn your browser to: http: of Engineers Detachment course, a JAG to communicate in real time, and many you use doesn’t really matter; all of them //academy.sfi.org/courses/itcp/index.shtml, course, a Burser’s course, etc. All of these members would like to do so, but are put connect to the same chat networks. When or write Major Rob Alpizar directly at will essentially directed at the real world off by the mysteries and strange words of logged into a chat session, you “converse” [email protected]. We are very excited aspects of these departments and how they the various programs. Brandy has created by typing messages that are instantly sent about this program, which is designed to may benefit the chapter and its members. a short tutorial, and accompanying course to other chat participants. IRC is great fun encourage members to take advantage of In addition these are meant to complement that should help the most inexperienced and you will meet lots of interesting people a wide array of courses and schools, and not replace the fictional aspect courses internet user become an IRC Expert and find nice spots to hang out! But, IRC is hopefully to broaden their enjoyment of both offered here at the Academy and over at in no time. Brandy can be reached at not something that you should just jump into the Academy and in Fandom in general. the SFMC-Academy. For more information [email protected]. without first reading up on it and learning please feel free to contact Scott A. Akers at some of the commands. You could feel THE BOOTHBY AWARDS [email protected]. (continued on p. 12) very lost if you do not know some basic Following are the new Boothby Award 10 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 11 SFI ACADEMY GRADUATES – JULY/AUGUST 2004 By Carol Thompson • Vice-Commandant, STARFLEET Academy

INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP

OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL OFFICERS COMMAND COLLEGE FLAG OFFICERS SCHOOL SCHOOL OF ACCESSABILITY Ed Dravecky* Martha Kirkland* Steven Fredette* Gerald D. Diehl Wilton Stapleton Kieth Keppley Mysteri Tullis** Angela Phillips** Teresa Remaly* Micahel Lewallen* David Megel Angela Phillips Tracy Andrews-Isquith* Sofyan Sahrom** Gary Amor* Matthew Reilly* Nancy Milford Robert MacAlpin Truman Temple* Amy Pray* Rebecca Beckett** Michael Myron** John Stock Patricia Heany** Darrell Walker II* Jan Sleigh** Clint W. Green** Avery W. Krouse** Sofyan Sahrom** Donna Jean Diehl* John Stock** Adam W. Wenclewicz* Craig Martin Glendon L. Diebold Eric Kleffman William Ashley* Becky Slater Jan Sleigh Kallyann Seaman* Terry Bryant** Eric Kleffman Teresa Remaly Donita Hilfinger* Avery Krouse** Michael A. Wyant **

INSTITUTE OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LITERATURE COLLEGE OF ALIEN HISTORY COLLEGE OF FEDERATION STUDIES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE FICTION AND CULTURE Becky Slater* John “Kiwi” Kane Sofyan Sahrom Scott A. Akers** Truman Temple** Angel Avery ** John Sullivan* Erik Cowand** Kyle J. Wolf** Tracy Andrews- Raymond Burkhart** Guy Blandford* Kevin Voet** Cline Green Eric C. Kleffman** COLLEGE OF MYTHOLOGICAL STUDIES Isquith** Eric Cowand** Erik Cowand** Ricardo Bruckman** Glenna Julifs* Bill Rowlette** Angel Avery** Sean Meyers* Royce Essig* Nancy Hall** Brandy Hallman Barbara Buffington** Clint Green* Scott Grant** Denise Hanke* Bill Rowlette** INTERNET SCHOOL OF ONLINE CHAT James Cecil John “Kiwi” Kane** Eric Kleffman* T’Anna Harington* Harold Spears** Scott Akers* Becky Slater* Stephen Farris** Eric Kleffman** Sofyan Sahrom Raymond Spiteri** Nancy Hall* Robin Smith** Eric Kleffman** COLLEGE OF TREK CHRONOLOGY Tracy Lilly** Harold Spears** Neal Fisher* Gary Hollifield, Jr.* Dawn Jenkins** Antonio Lopes III** Kyle J. Wolf* Dustin Williams** Sofyan Bin Sohram Ray Burkhart** Glenna Juilfs** Dean Rogers** COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS Kai’leen Gibbs* Antonio Lopes III* Eric Kleffman* Denise Hanke** Glenn Martin** Bill Rowlette** Martha Ingles Bill Rowlette* Becky Slater** Truman Temple* GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DELTA QUADRANT COLLEGE (DQC) James Cecil* XENOANTHROPOLOGY Kyle J. Wolf** Greg Franklin** SCHOOL OF LAW David Klingman Dean Rogers Michael Timko** Erik Cowand** Glenn D. Martin Sophan Sahrom* Shawn Herron* Glenn D. Martin Shawn Gregory Norma Ybarra Dale Anderson Anne Miller SCHOOL OF EUROPEYA Michael Timko Monika Reinholz* Erik Coqand* Bill Rowlette** Kyle J. Wolf* Glendon Diebold*

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF BORG TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE STARFLEET OFFICERS RADIO SCHOOL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (VAS) Kevin Voet Harold Spears Sue Johanson* Michael Balewitz** Steve Mirick* Josiah Tullis* Shavon Carmer James Lee Smith** Tracy Andrews-Isquith Eric Cowand Samuel Cummings Tracy Andrews-Isquith Michael Timko III** Micheal D. Soucy** Debbie Artrip* Glenn Martin** Truman Temple** Glendon L. Diebold** Guy Blandford ** Ed Nowland** Eddie Milbrandt** Sean Meyer* COLLEGE OF COMPUTER HISTORY Joseph Bouchard** Anne Miller** Craig Wood III ** Kyle J. Wolf** T’Anna Harrington* Tracy Andrews-Isquith* Monika Reinholz Sofyan Sahrom* Wayne Killough* Glendon L. Diebold* David Hines* Shaun Kenyon Belva Hall Shawn Gregory* Susan Mahaffey Terrie Thomas* Arnel Carigo Dustin Williams** Darlene Topp* Anne Miller** Dino Gravato** Monika Reinholz Denice Hanke* SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING STARFLEET OFFICERS RADIO SCHOOL Eric Johannson** Maxim Khaytsus** Jason Davis* David Pittsenberger** John ‘Kiwi’ Kane* Bill Rowlette* Jennifer Scott Eric Kleffman COLLEGE OF TEMPORAL PHYSICS Eric Kleffman Kurt Roithinger** Thomas Pawelczak** Marie Wilson** Sofyan Sahrom Scott Grant Eric Kleffman* Jonathan Wilson* Victor Swindell* Truman Temple** Michael Timko Truman Temple Bill Rowlette** Antonio J. Lopes III** Julie Gohlke** Tracy Andrews** Erik Cowand* Shane Evans** Darrell Thomas** Sean Meyer** Linda Thomas** Tracy Lilly** Becky Slater** Scott Grant Patrick Barnes**

INSTITUTE OF MILITARY STUDIES

SCHOOL OF CRYPTOLOGY SCHOOL OF STRATEGY AND TACTICS Fredrick Petterson T’Anna Harrington Christina Doane Sofyan Sahrom Clint Green Eric Kleffman THE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL STUDIES Diana Goetsch Bill Rowlette Anne Miller Anne Miller* Eric Kleffman Sofyan Sahrom*

MARINE UNIT READINESS PROGRAM USS CENTURION (ME, NCO)

10 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 11 COMMANDANT’S CORNER AN ESSAY ON LEADERSHIP: (continued from p. 10)

THE FUTURE THOUGHTS FROM THE NOW AND FUTURE LEADERS OF STARFLEET

NEW COURSES AND SCHOOLS by Commodore David E. Klingman • Course Director, Flag Officer School As of this time, except for the Care & Feeding series, no new schools are For the last several months, I’ve had the Captain James Kirk’s obsessions puts command of a very competent crew. They planned, however the directors are still privilege not only to serve as the Course his crew in danger. [In Episode number are strongly self-motivated, and can solve and continuously hard at work, updating Director for Flag Officer School but also 047 in Star Trek: Original Series] Captain any problem in the best way. I’d be more and improving their individual schools, to have the opportunity to talk to a large Kirk’s obsession winds up in a death than happy to command them, and would and I suggest that everybody stay number of people and ask questions and of a crewmate and nearly destroys the rest easy knowing they’re on the job. prepared for new offerings throughout have excellent dialogue over questions Enterprise. the Academy both before and after the concerning leadership, teamwork, and Examine the situational leadership turnover to the next administration. of course the organizational aspects of Examine the situational leadership model in the context of a single STARFLEET. One of the types of questions model in the context of a single command decision made by the NEW INSTITUTES that the students and I have explored command decision made by the following individual(s): Captain Sulu’s Research has begun on expanding the answers to together is the nature of following individual(s): Captain Picard’s decision to violate orders in order to the number of institutes, specifically leadership as it applies to the characters orders to the crew of USS Enterprise rescue Kirk and McCoy from Rura splitting out the various Alien oriented we know from the Star Trek television NCC 1701E on how to deal with the Borg Penthe in the context of the reservations schools: Warrior Academy, series and movies. both before and after his conversation of his crew [ST VI: The Undiscovered Gorn Academy, Borg Studies, with Lily Sloane [ST: First Contact]. Country]. What situational leadership Xenoarchaelogy, etc, into their own I’d like to take the opportunity in this What situational leadership style would style do you feel was used, and why? institute. This will not happen until installment of my regular contribution to the you expect to be most appropriate in next year, but stay tuned for more Communiqué to share with you some of this situation given the skill sets of the Kai’leen Gibbs, USS Haise, writes... developments. the questions and more importantly some individuals involved and the mission at of the thoughts and answers (or at least hand? The first time we see Sulu after the NEW ACADEMIES excerpts) from the students themselves. opening and the great explosion (so Finally, the last project we The types of questions we’ve discussed James Gibbs, USS Haise, writes... wonderful on a nice surround sound have begun near the end of this deal, for the most part, with leadership system!), he is watching the trial of Kirk administration will take at least a styles and skill sets as they pertain to either Delegating. Picard has given up on and McCoy. He says, “Send to commander year if not more to complete. In the missions or the people themselves. his single minded quest for personal Enterprise: ‘We stand ready to assist you. cooperation with the SFMC Academy, vengeance and decided to save his crew Captain Sulu, U.S.S. Excelsior.’ Attach our the STARFLEET Academy is going to The course has proven to be challenging and destroy the Borg faster. Blowing up co-ordinates.” The Communications Officer sponsor the creation of another and for both myself and the students, and of the the ship requires three command staff, says, “Is that wise, sir? I mean, given their new specialized Academy. The plan over 100 people that have enrolled since thus the delegating. As a side note, situation - (off Sulu’s look) Aye, Sir!” This is for the two current bodies to help the new course came online in May, only is clearly the “telling” style of situational form the Corps of Engineers Academy. and Lily both used selling on Picard, to a few have completed the course. I believe leadership. Sulu gives an order and After the Marines, the Engineers are get him to agree with their idea. They those people would agree, if asked, that expects the crew to obey, while taking the probably the most dynamic branch successfully sold Picard on the idea. the course was both challenging and full responsibility of his actions. He does of STARFLEET and the ones with interesting, and I hope they would say not tell the Communications Officer why or the most promise to form their own What situational leadership style do academy and affiliated processes. they learned something valuable and you feel was used, and why? explain anything: he just says, do this. Anybody interested feel free to contact worthwhile. either Commandant Akers or the James writes... The next time we see Sulu, he is asleep. TRACOM Commander John Roberts. I’ll introduce each set of questions and The trial is over, the Enterprise is on her then introduce the people who came up Delegating, again. To get the job done way to Rura Penthe, and Sulu is awakened CLOSING with the answers (my thanks to them for faster, he needed the help of others, and by the knock on the door. Following is the list of graduates allowing me to share their thoughts with since they can do a job unattended, he can for the July/August timeframe. These you) safely delegate. Sulu: “Come in....?” students have worked hard and played hard, and hopefully have had lots of Choose ONE individual (from the What would you have done in this His communications officer enters. funs doing these courses. As always Star Trek universe) and list 2 qualities, situation of you were in the position Officer: “Sorry to wake you, Sir, but we invite all STARFLEET members traits, characteristics, or specific of authority, and what situational STARFLEET urgently requests any data to attend the Academy, to make actions that made that person a leadership style does this describe? we may have on the whereabouts of the suggestions for improvements, and to good commander. Contrast with one Enterprise.” volunteer your talents where you see quality, trait, characteristic, or specific James writes... they can help the organization. action that made that person a poor Sulu (groggy): “What?” commander. Cite at least one situation I don’t think I would have done what From the desk of the Commandant, I that demonstrates these qualities or amounted to a frontal assault on the Borg. Officer: “Apparently they’re refusing encourage you all to Search, Discover shortcomings. Given that they’d adapt in minutes to a to acknowledge a signal to return to and Share, the last being the most single, small assault group, I would have spacedock, Sir.” important part, because once we share Brandy Hallman, USS Charleston, gone straight for what killed them: Direct our knowledge and gifts we can never writes... contact with the plasma gas (or whatever Sulu: “Signal STARFLEET that...... be stopped. it was) via drone or small squad. If that we have no idea of the location of the [James] Kirk does what he can to make wasn’t possible, and the frontal assault is Enterprise.” Fleet Matters sure his crew gets what they need to my only option, I’d arm everyone on the survive, even if it’s to take Spock home to ship and send them marching down to the Officer (astonished): “Sir?” Being a visionary, is simply having his wife to mate or die (or in this case die Borg levels. While the Borg can adapt, the capacity to see into tomorrow, trying). they’d still have nearly, say, 500 people Sulu: “You have hearing problems, and then having the courage to to adapt to, which hopefully would tilt the Mister?” make it happen. James Kirk makes sure his crew are odds back in our favor. Also, since energy treated properly even in the court of law. [In weapons become useless, how about a Officer: “No, Sir!” - anonymous Episode number 036 in Star Trek: Original futuristic flame-thrower? In any event, Series] Scott is being tried for murder, I’d be sure to delegate jobs to those who He salutes and leaves. Sulu stays awake. Kirk decides to step in to make sure his could do better of faster than I could. Once again, the “telling” style. I believe at crewmate gets a fair trial. this point, if something goes wrong, Sulu is Delegating is my best ; I’m in planning on taking (continued on p. 13)

12 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 13 deflector dish to disable the Borg Cube situations with a certain individual style potential to be good leaders. I feel they AN ESSAY ON LEADERSHIP was brilliant. Unfortunately the Borg had they are essentially the same when it can be good leaders because of their already adapted to this as they were comes down to the final solution with one ability to live a long time, the ability to be (continued from p. 12) prepared. Commander Riker was not exception. Picard is more the Diplomat. good listeners, and their ability to make full responsibility for his actions, aware of this when he gave the order to fire decisions in a humanistic way. absolving his crew, who were just on the cube that Picard was on. Despite If you had to pick ONE of the three following orders. I don’t believe his crew this he was clear and firm on this. Without leadership qualities described above, First taking a look at the El-Aurian were completely in the dark, but Sulu still wavering he essentially issued an order which of the three is MOST DIFFERENT ability to live hundreds of years, it is felt a loyalty to Kirk and McCoy, so he that would have killed his captain if the between Riker and Picard? Choose known that El-Aurians are not considered was willing to step out of bounds to help. Borg had not adapted. one other mission that you feel to be adult until they have lived 300 demonstrates this. years. Compared to the human life span, What would you have done in this RESOURCEFULNESS the El-Aurian life span is at least 9 to situation of you were in the position The ability to deal with a situation in the Vern writes... 10 times longer. In this longer life span of authority, and what situational absence of normal resources or methods. allows for a certain level of knowledge leadership style does this describe? In this case the methods were already Resourcefulness. The episode where and understanding about life and the there but the Borg already knew about Riker and the first officer of a Klingon universe that is incomparable to human Kai’leen writes... them ahead of time so Commander Riker cruiser exchange posts as part of the knowledge. With this said, the adult El- used this to his advantage. Knowing that officer exchange program. And the episode Aurian could obtain a level of knowledge Sulu’s voice: “Captain Kirk....?” the Borg would anticipate the Diversion “Darmok.” Riker tends to use knowledge he that would make them a good leader of with the Drive section of the Enterprise he has gained from his captain and when ever others. Kirk: “Kirk here.” modified the strategy to distract the Borg he is in opposition of Captain Picard he long enough to rescue Captain Picard. exploits his weakness. Picard on the other The El-Aurians also have the potential Sulu appears on the view screen. Using the Captain’s own knowledge hand can come up with solutions without to be good leaders because of their against him and the Borg but with a slight any forehand knowledge of his opponent. ability to listen. In order to be a good Kirk (continuing): “As much to the crew twist to it with no outside support allowed Picard is more analytical than Riker. Riker leader, a leader must be able to listen to of the Enterprise, I owe you my thanks, Worf and Data to enter the Borg Cube tends to be more of a swashbuckler when all sides of a story and be able to sort out Captain Sulu.” and rescue the Captain using a Shuttle. dealing with situations. all that information in a way that a fair and Commander Riker knew that the Borg reasonable decision. The uncanny ability Sulu: “Nice to see you in action one would ignore the saucer section because it Choose ONE individual (from the Star of the El-Aurian’s ability to listen allows more time, Captain Kirk. Take care.” was not perceived as a threat. All attention Trek universe) and list 2 qualities, traits, them the ability to hear all the facts and was on the Drive section which was the characteristics, or specific actions that make a decision based on those facts. And another Star Trek story has a original plan to allow the saucer to escape. made that person a good commander. By being such good listeners, the El- happy ending, as our Space Cowboys fly This worked to Riker’s advantage when Aurians can also gain the trust of others off into the sunset. the Saucer section threw antimatter at the Royce Essig, USS Prevailing Wind, in being able to put their needs and Borg Cube and took them by surprise. writes... wants aside to hear what other people’s I would expect that, under the needs are. secretive circumstances, Sulu used the I feel that these three qualities when Captain Jellico, Commander USS best situational leadership style. Sulu compared to each other go hand in hand ENTERPRISE NCC-1701-D [TNG Unlike the Vulcans, I believe that the El- didn’t want any of his crew to be held as they complement each other but SEASON 6 “CHAIN OF COMMAND”] Aurians also are good leaders because responsible for his breaking the rules, so can also contrast each other in that by of their ability to interject emotion into he kept the details to himself. There are themselves they can work but together Captain Jellico is a confident leader, the decision making process. This is times when you can’t share everything they complement each other filling in those he has the ability to step into a pressure an asset in the light that their decisions with your crew that you would like to, qualities that each lack by themselves. situation and take command. He needs are not totally composed of wisdom or no matter how trustworthy they are. So, Competence is fine but if you are not little input for others to make his decision, , they are able to add their own I believe not only did Sulu do the right decisive than you will never accomplish and as such there in no need to make feelings and emotions into the decisions thing, I believe I would have done the anything. If you are decisive but not a committee to help make a command they make. By doing so, this allows same if I had been in his situation. competent, again you fail. An example is decision. Captain Jellico is also a them to know the difference of when to if you learn a task wrong and then use the demanding officer. He knows what he fight and when to watch quietly on the Choose two leaders (from the Star wrong method but you use it decisively it wants and will not take no or any excuse sidelines. Trek universe) who you feel exemplify ends up all wrong. Resourcefulness helps for an answer as to why things he orders ideal leadership qualities. Compare or to bind competence and decisiveness did not get done. With these attributes in mind, I believe contrast 3 of the leadership qualities. together in a way that if you lack resources that the El-Aurians possess the qualities or methods to accomplish your goal this Contrast with one quality, trait, of good leaders. Like all species, leaders Vern Mueller, USS Valkyrie, writes allows you to improvise and use all the characteristic, or specific action that are defined by the methods they use to about Captain Picard and Commander resources at hand decisively with the made that person a poor commander. lead, therefore, also like all species, not Riker... competence of your skills and knowledge all the members of it are cut out to be from proper training and personal Royce writes... good leaders. COMPETENCE experience. As defined in the FOC Manual, CPT Jellico has an inability to listen to Who was the more qualified officer, competence is knowledge of the skills of If the tables had been turned and his officers. While taking command he Kirk or Picard, in dealing with Dr. your crew and their limitations. Captain Riker had been assimilated, how do you orders added undue stress into an already Tolian Soren on Veridian following Picard made it his business to know think Picard would have acted? Which stressful situation. As such, I feel it lead to their encounter in The Nexus [ST: each member of his crew and he knew leadership style(s) do Picard’s and low morale among the crew and a drop-off Generations]? how far to push them and when to back Riker’s actions represent in this case? in production and response times. off. This was very apparent after his David Hines, USS Matrix, writes... rescue from the Borg when he recalled Vern writes... Choose a species from the Star Trek some rather brilliant strategy employed universe and describe three traits that I believe Picard would have been more by Commander Riker enabling Picard to Picard and Riker have what I would say makes members of this species good qualified to handle the situations. be rescued. a father-son type of relationship. A captain leaders or three traits that makes knows that life in STARFLEET comes at a members of this species poor leaders. Why? DECISIVNESS high price and every crew member lost is The leader always makes his decisions a personal loss to the ship her crew and to Keith Keppley, USS Prevailing Wind, David writes... with authority and in a clear forceful the captain. If Riker had been Assimilated writes... manner. Commander Riker knew what Picard would have done everything to get The main reason would be the Picard was at stake when the Borg headed to Riker back. The species that I am choosing for this is from the present, he has the past to Earth using the life experiences and question is the El-Aurian species. While can upon, but he knows of the current knowledge of Captain Picard when they Both embody the Equalitarian Style. like all species, El-Aurians have their faults, situations within the Galaxy. Whereas assimilated him. The plan to use the Granted, Picard and Riker approach however, I feel that overall this race has the Kirk, even (continued on p. 14)

12 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 13 leadership along with the tense situation destruction of the Gateway. Psychologists back into time to change the fate of the AN ESSAY ON LEADERSHIP along the border caused resistance to suggest that her constant verbal reverence Federation was halted by the Enterprise, (continued from p. 13) Captain Jellico’s demands for a changing for the Prime Directive is guilt over her which followed her through the temporal of Enterprise operating procedures, such violation of the Prime Directive that wake. In this crisis, the Enterprise though he was a very good Captain, he as increasing the number of shifts. In the isolated her crew in the Delta Quadrant was boarded by the Borg, and almost knows nothing of the Klingon alliance. face of such uncertainty over his orders expressing itself. Her then-willingness to assimilated. And Kirk has a habit of jumping in and necessity, he did not choose to explain commit or tolerate further violations, to feet first and then dealing with the the rationale, situation and the need. save members of her crew or to gain minor Despite incredible odds, the members consequences. Instead, he chose to assert his authority advantages must be viewed in light of her of the crew fought on, until Captain as captain and pushed over any objections need to purge the guilt over her actions Picard decided to save as many lives Which specific skills and leadership from Commander Riker. He was also made trapping the crew in unknown space. She as possible by ordering an evacuation. traits made each a better officer in the aware of the crew feelings towards him, is constantly worried over the state of Such a fate must have been terrifying, situation? when Deanna, ship’s counselor informed her crew morale, having taken exorbitant to be consigned to the unknown in an him. His sole response was to blame the measures to maintain their morale. unfamiliar time period, yet her crew David continues... unbecoming attitudes of Picard and the obeyed. Finally, Data, an android, was crew, as well as to simply state that the This has been as simple as appointing inspired by Picard brave stand against I would not say that there are a handful situation required such measures. Neelix, a generally tolerated member of the Borg queen, such that he turned or even a few skills or leadership traits the civilians she brought aboard Morale against her and ultimately saved the that were used in this situation. It is During negotiations with the Officer, in charge of rations and functions to Enterprise. His ability to delegate tasks more like all the skills and leadership , Captain Jellico did not seek maintain the morale of the crew, to actions to others, to allow others to do what they abilities that are learnt over the years to consult with any members of his team as drastic as engineering changes to her excel at, to not over-manage is perhaps of experience was use. There may have and asserted his authority and tactics, ship so that the power-intensive holo-decks best seen in the Lysian incident. In this been times when more than one trait without prior notice. When the may be used. She has constantly failed to incident, the Enterprise was boarded was used, but all in all a true leader is team informed him that they were aware discipline her crew, even when they had by an alien lifeform, whose advanced someone that has the ability to use little of the Federation covert operations within violated their orders or committed actions technology allowed them to alter the bits of everything to accomplish the task their territory and have captured Captain which can be viewed as mutiny. memories of the Enterprise. Deprived of at hand, no matter how difficult or easy Picard and his team, he staunchly refused the memories of their past, yet, still in full it may be. Commander Riker request to acknowledge For example, Lieutenant Torres in her possession of their skills and knowledge, such operations, which would have desire to return home, decided to secretly they were convinced by the alien, Macduff What would you have done either accorded Picard the honours of being a transmit information about the Federation that their mission was to penetrate the the same or differently in either Kirk’s prisoner of war. to a more advanced culture in return for Lysian border and destroy the enemy or Picard’s position? technology to retrofit on the ship warp HQ. During this difficult period, As a result of these actions and what drive, despite that culture own version of David completes his thought... the crew regarded as Jellico’s arrogant the Prime Directive as well as her captain Picard did not over-manage his crew, attitude, Commander Riker was reluctant decision to obey it. Following that, she instead allowing them to work as they are There would not have been much to carry out the special mission assigned secretly installed the technology and in a to both complete the mission and recover different that I would have done in that to him by Captain Jellico, until his sense of failed jump, also destroyed Voyager due their memories. Dr Crusher efforts may type of situation. I may have come up professionalism and duty took over. to the incompatibility of the technology have been thwarted by Macduff, but it with maybe a slightly different approach. with STARFLEET subspace technology. was this delegation of tasks, and the But everyone has different ways of PERMISSIVE STYLE OF LEADERSHIP Despite the violation of her orders by both taking of their advice that raised Picard looking at a situation, or dealing with (CAPTAIN JANEWAY) Tuvok and Torres, her accomplice, and suspicion about his mission, thus events. And most of the time, people do actions that may had destroyed the ship, adverting a tragedy. The loyalty of the not know what they would do, until the Captain Janeway is the captain of USS Captain Janeway did not discipline either crew to him, was also amply shown when situation arises. Voyager, an Intrepid class starship that was of them other than some words. they refused Macduff’s orders to fire on transported to the Delta Quadrant in an Lysian Central Command. Finally, for this article, I asked Sofyan accident of fate. There, she destroyed the EQUALITARIAN STYLE OF Sahrom, USS Europe, to choose Gateway that would have carried her back LEADERSHIP (CAPTAIN PICARD) I ended the discussion by asking ONE individual (from the Star Trek to the Federation, and was isolated there. him the simple question of “Who do universe) and use one situation Cut off from STARFLEET Command, she Captain Picard leadership style is best you feel, given these descriptions, or example to demonstrate an adopted a permissive style of leadership categorized as equalitarian. He is able to who the most effective leader was?” AUTHORITARIAN style of leadership, to maintain the morale of her crew, and motivate his crew, delegate responsibility and Sofyan replied without hesitation - a PERMISSIVE style of leadership, give them hope that they will survive the and authority, yet maintains his own Captain Picard. and an EQUALITARIAN style of dangers of the Delta Quadrant and return command amongst the crew. In the face leadership. home. While she is certainly strong-willed, of adversity, he is capable of heeding I hope you’ve enjoyed this examination she has expressed guilt over the fate of her advice from others. Captain Picard has of leadership and this opportunity to Sofyan writes... actions at times. always been able to inspire his crew to discover some of the characteristics learn do of their best. A good example may something about the people who have AUTHORITARIAN STYLE OF When she was trapped in a planet over be that of Ensign Sito. Ensign Sito was a been taking Flag Officer School. Again, LEADERSHIP(CAPTAIN JELLICO) where the winds of time was significantly attached to the Enterprise, and my thanks to Brandy, James, Kai’leen, faster on the surface than in the universe, had participate in a harebrained stunt at Vern, Royce, Keith, David, and Sofyan for Captain Jellico was assigned on board she expressed remorse over the fate of the Starfleet Academy that had been fatal. their candid answers. Flag Officer School the USS Enterprise to replace Captain planet, that the appearance of the USS Many other commanders would had been is as much about interpretation and the Picard, who was reassigned to covert Voyager had so crucially changed the fate reluctant to take on such a crew-member, thought process as it is about the actual operations infiltrating the Cardassian of the inhabitants, making her starship but Picard chose to do so, so as to give her ‘answers’ to the questions. border. His leadership style, significantly the target of their worship, hate, dreams a second chance. During a performance different from Captain Picard more and nightmares. Interestingly, while she review, Picard was able to encourage I hope this has given you, the members equalitarian style grated upon the crew, had expressed concerns over the Prime Ensign Sito to perform her duties well of STARFLEET: The International Star who was not used to the strictly military Directive and remonstrated to her crew the under mental stress and doubt. Trek Fan Association, Inc. a better discipline that he imposed. Captain importance of the Prime Directive, most understanding of what we’re trying to Jellico took command of the Enterprise clearly in an incident where she forbid her As a sign of her belief in her captain, she accomplish and perhaps the enthusiasm over from Captain Picard in a situation crew-members to exchange cultural and accepted a mission to return a Cardassian and desire to try the course! of tension. The crew of the Enterprise historical information on the Federation spy across the border, despite the dangers was aware of the oncoming Cardassian to an more advanced culture, which had of such a mission, especially in lieu of negotiations and in a mild state of the technology to send Voyager home, she Cardassian atrocities to Bajor. Even when surprise over the sudden reassignment had on many occasions broken the Prime faced with impending death and defeat, of their commanding officer. Directive before. Enterprise has never failed to push on irregardless. The Borg failed invasion of Uncertainty over the transition of The first such instance would be the Earth, and the Queen subsequent trip COLLEGE OF TEMPORAL PHYSICS Brigadier Kyle J. Wolf Director, SFA College of Temporal Physics It seems the excitement never let up this Lynch at [email protected] and work out the Sisko: Where do you want to start? the end. After all, ShOC is here to facilitate year. I had a jam-packed schedule before details as soon as possible. This will speed Dulmur: The beginning. ‘Fleet growth. Thanks to all the recruiting the STARFLEET International Conference up the launch and / or commissioning Lucsly: If there is such a thing. efforts and members desire to cover new 2004. It only got more so after that. grounds, new shuttles are in the works all process and avoid last minute surprises. Hard copies of drawings are welcome too. Deep Space Nine: the time. You can mail them to the addresses listed Trials and -ations It has been a very busy time since the in the back of Communique. Season 5 IC. Lots of travel for conventions and ‘Fleet The following shuttles should have events. In September alone, I went to launched by the time you read this: That’s all for this time. See you around After being closed, the College of Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee and the galaxy! Temporal Physics has reopened for Virginia. But it’s all worth it. I am always Shuttle Dauntless (R7/2)* business. Now, we could say that we looking forward to meet our members and Shuttle Top Gun (R7) knew that was going to happen and even manage to recruit a few new ones at that we know what will happen with the these events. Most of the ‘Fleet events also *Correspondence shuttle currently college and students, but we cannot. include interesting local diversions such as deployed in Florida The Temporal Directive, regardless of visits to Star Trek: The Experience in Las the truth, prevents such a discussion. Vegas during Region 4 Conference. So I Speaking of new shuttles, motherships I can say this; it is a pleasure working would highly encourage everyone to attend play an indispensable role in the shuttle at the SFA and with the many students whenever possible. program. As I mentioned in last issue, I that have already participated in the am looking for more chapters to join our college. As for the usual ShOC business, we Certified Mothership Program. If your had the following commissionings and chapter is interested, please contact me At this time, I am currently using the launches: so we can add you to the list. This will course work created by the original go a long way toward helping new shuttle ASDB UPDATE director. There are changes planned USS Gallant (R4) groups. for the college. Until the completion of Captain David Lynch the new course outline, all students will This ship commissioned at the Region 4 Other departments in ShOC are working work from the old course outline. When Conference on 9/25/04. Congratulations to hard to help folks with their ship designs. Director, ASDB the new course outline goes live, those FCapt. Larry Barnes and his crew! During We have several new designs in progress, Greetings! As I reflect back over my students who are on the old course the banquet, the DJ even managed to play paving the way for refits / upgrades. If you first couple of months in office, Iam track will follow it through. Therefore, “Yatta” - the song brought to us courtesy of want to create some interest in the chapter, mildly surprised how often requests the students will not have to switch FCapt. Barnes and RadioSTARFLEET (OK this can be a great way to go. Need some come in for information, but are not course material. - most people who saw the probably help with that? No problem. That’s what complete. When I was working on the preferred to forget the experience, but the Department of Technical Services (DTS) specs for my past vessels I relied on The COTP is designed for those who song keeps coming back, despite VAdm. and Advanced Starship Design Bureau information from a number of different are interested in temporal mechanics, Ed Nowlin’s order to seek out and destroy (ASDB) do best. sources, the internet (mainly http: the ability and possibility of time travel. that video. But seriously, it’s nice to see //www.asdb.net) and the various Star The first course deals with the basics another ship joining the thriving Central A word of advice to all chapters Trek Technical Manuals that have out of temporal mechanics as they apply Sector of Region 4. that wish to design new classes prior on the market. to the Star Trek universe starting with to commissioning or launch - be sure the TOS. The second course continues When ships are finally commissioned, to contact the ever helpful Adm. Alex I am always here to help you along the work from the basic course. The they signal new beginnings to ShOC, not Rosenzweig at [email protected] or Capt. Dave the way, and I still use these materials third course delves into the physics to guide me in assisting you on your of temporal mechanics; time travel way to designing your ship. Another big outside of the Star Trek universe. tool I used was my imagination. Some of the information I had to work with From here the student begins was from the 23rd century, using my to examine the reasons and logic imagination I was able to convert the behind how time travel works and the information over to the 24th century, consequences of travel through time. since little had changed from the late The last course requires a thesis in 23rd. One big thing I would suggest temporal physics. The student will to anyone thinking of designing a new select a topic for the thesis. Upon type of starship, please check asdb.net completion of the last course, the or any Star Trek technical manual you student will graduate with a doctorate may have, there may already be a degree offered through the SFA. starship to suit your needs within the era that you are looking to do whether I look forward to hearing from fleet it be 22nd century (NX-01 Enterprise) members who wish to participate in the to the 24th Century NCC-1701-D or COTP. SFA has many other courses NCC1701-E. I will always be happy to that may also interest our members. discuss other ideas with you, but I do Please visit the Academy web site at: ask you consider existing classes first. http://academy.sfi.org. Until next month,

Captain Dave Lynch BGen. Joost Ueffing, RAdm. Jerry Tien, VAdm. Greg Trotter and the Chairman-ASDB “wedding shuttle.” [email protected] Submitted by Mark H. Anbinder

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You may think that I am fussing and coming down a bit hard here because I have said these things over and over before. But this does bear repeating because the situation seems to have gotten a bit out-of-control here lately. Within the next two weeks I will be composing the Greetings one and all, hope everyone member can help with the delays by transposed often, and sometimes simple Form 990 for Mike Malotte to send into the is enjoying the Fall Season. I am, with double and triple checking the information miskeying mistakes occur. Any problem IRS and the review of the books should be the change in the temperature, football that you enter when you fill out the online with your Credit Card number stops the completed by then also. games, and my favorite, my son’s soccer renewal form or mail in a hard copy one. process, and I end up having to seek games. :)Not much has changed since There are several things you can do to people out for correct info, sometimes Until next time keep those dollars rolling in. last time. Things are moving smoothly as help your membership renewal move without an e-mail address. possible within the CFO’s office. quickly through the system: Cent-serely, 3.) Make certain the correct method of As you may recall from my last article, 1.) Make certain that all the pertinent payment has been properly selected. we are in the process of implementing information has been entered correctly. an eCommerce system. The eCommerce Robin and Patty (in Membership 4.) If you select PayPal as method of ‘test’ site is about ready. We need Processing) check all information before payment make sure you follow through to make sure everything is set right placing it into the database for me to to the PayPal screen and complete the between the vendor and the Database process. When information is left out (or transaction. We’ve had people try to before we release it to the membership. mistyped) it can slow down the process separate the actual Paypal portion of their The renewals keep coming in, keeping the significantly. transaction from the actual renewal, and it Membership Processing team and myself *never* works out correctly. pretty busy. There have been delays here 2.) If paying by a Credit Card, make 5.) Last, but not least, please don’t try and there but we are doing our best to certain that the Credit Card number has renewing when you’re tired :) I see more keep up with the process. And you the been entered correctly. Numbers get

16 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 17 STARFLEET TREASURER REPORT – AUGUST/SEPT 2004 SFI GENERAL ACCOUNT - SFI GENERAL ACCOUNT - AUGUST SEPTEMBER 08/01/2004 through 08/31/2004 9/01/2004 through 9/30/2004 Opening Balance: $ 26,936.89 Opening Balance: $ 21,734.95

8/2/04 NPC Discount Fee -163.39 9/1/04 M&M Engraving Annual Awards -393.33 Skipjack/Paynet 9/2/04 NPC Discount Fee -2.50 8/2/04 Systems eCommerce -199 9/2/04 NPC Membership Processing 937.00 8/3/04 Discover Discount Fee -2.25 9/3/04 Discover Membership Processing 15.00 8/6/04 IC 2004 International Conference 2004 -131.00 9/7/04 NPC Membership Processing 1584.00 8/9/04 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee -18.99 9/8/04 Discover Membership Processing 113.00 8/9/04 Ed Nowlin International Conference 2004 -28.76 Skipjack/Paynet The Countywide 9/8/04 Systems eCommerce -10.00 8/9/04 News, Inc. Election Expense -1500.00 9/8/04 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee -18.99 8/11/04 BB&T Online Banking Service Fee -19.90 9/10/04 Stamps.com Postage/Delivery -475.00 8/11/04 Edmond Sun CQ Printing -1350.37 Association of Col- 8/11/04 Pat Spillers Postage/Delivery -100.00 9/10/04 lecting Clubs Dues -25.00 Associate Adver- Quartermaster Expenses : 9/13/04 BB&T Online Banking Service Fee -11.90 8/16/04 tising Quartermaster Items -3011.58 9/16/04 Denby Potts HQ Office Expense -22.95 8/18/04 Frost Bank Quartermaster Purchases 1506.00 9/17/04 NPC Membership Processing 931.00 8/19/04 Joe Motes Reimbursement -13.00 The Countywide 8/19/04 Thawte Web Hosting -359.00 9/21/04 News, Inc. CQ Printing -258.57 Deborah A. 9/27/04 Randy Norris Split/Multiple Categories -70.67 8/23/04 Malotte Promotions -138.21 8/30/04 Paypal.com Membership Processing 327.51 Ending Balance: $ 24,026.04

Ending Balance: $ 21,734.95

* MP = Membership Processing

All transactions in parentheses, such as this (- 5.00) are deductions/ expenses. All other transactions are additions/deposits.

SAVINGS SCHOLARSHIP STARFLEET ACADEMY CHECKING ACCOUNTS FUND Opening Balance: $ 2,459.95 8/01/2004 through 9/30/2004 8/01/2004 through 9/30/2004 August:

8/23/04 Tuition Other Income $ 36.00 Scholarship Account: Opening Balance: $ 3,551.24

Opening Balance: $ 5,673.34 No Transactions Interest Gained: $ 1.76 September: Donations: $ 0.00 No Transactions Ending Balance: $ 5675.10

SFI Savings: Opening Balance: $ 5,668.25 Ending Balance: $ 2,495.95 Interest Gained: $ 1.92

16 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 17 FLEETERS FALL FOR VEGAS & THE R3 SUMMIT!

The Borg Queen looks over her A dragon is seen at Excalibur during the Challenger’s recent Away Team Mary “Helga” Singleton dons some headwear USS Shawnee NCC-71802 on an Away Mission (Movie Night ‘ 04) domain at the Star Trek Experience. trip to Las Vegas. Submitted by Bob Vosseller at the Excalibur Casino. Submitted by Bob Back Row [l to r] : Chris(CO), Steve(IRS), Jim(EO). Submitted by Bob Vosseller Vosseller Front Row [l to r]: Jenny (COM) and Evelyn(TO). Photo submitted by Vance Watkins

Security Chief Ken Dohn was placed in the stockade Challenger CO Bob Vosseller joins a Klingon The admiral doesn’t seem to mind sipping a Borg sphere. Capt. Ken Diehl was very lucky, he found at the Excalibur. Submitted by Bob Vosseller and Challenger Ops Chief Ken Diehl during Submitted by Bob Vosseller two Dabo Girls in the casino. Submitted their time at the Star Trek Experience. by Bob Vosseller Submitted by Bob Vosseller

The USS Maelstrom is two years old, but emerging as a swift powerful ship. It has strong alliances in the Klingon Empire, with a special detachment of Klingon Marines on board for tactical missions important to both the Federation and the Klingon Empire in keeping peace in our quadrant. Our commander is Capt. Brian Chappell who leads us to seek out new charities and boldly have fun where no one has before...... Submitted by “Matt Sh.” FLEETERS FALL FOR VEGAS & THE R3 SUMMIT!

USS Shawnee NCC-71802 on an Away Mission (Movie Night ‘ 04) XO of Shawnee (Commander Information Officer of Shawnee, USS Shawnee NCC-71802 Back Row [l to r] : Chris(CO), Steve(IRS), Jim(EO). Vance Watkins) Submitted by Commander Steve Farris. Submitted by Submitted by Steve Farris Front Row [l to r]: Jenny (COM) and Evelyn(TO). Steve Farris Steve Farris Photo submitted by Vance Watkins

Capt. Ken Diehl was very lucky, he found R3 Summit Guest David Gerrold. The Crew of the USS Rhyanna at the Summit. two Dabo Girls in the casino. Submitted Submitted by Robert Graham Submitted by Robert Graham by Bob Vosseller

The USS Maelstrom is two years old, but emerging as a swift powerful ship. It has strong alliances in the Klingon Empire, with a special detachment of Klingon Marines on board for tactical missions important to both the Federation and the Klingon Empire in keeping peace in our quadrant. Our commander is Capt. USS Lone Star crew at the R3 Summit. Submitted by Brian Chappell who leads us to seek out new charities and boldly have fun where no one has before...... Submitted by “Matt Sh.” Robert Graham First off I’d like to say in Petty Cash equaling $78.96. There congratulations to Susan and Joost was one expenditure for postage during on their recent marriage. They both FROM THE ‘DANT the month in the amount of $0.60. This are exceptional offi cers and fantastic leaves a total in petty cash at month’s friends. I wish them the best of luck by LGN Wade Olsen•Commandant, SFMC end of $78.36. in the future. Maybe there will be a break in the hurricanes so they We have funds earmarked for can make their cruise. Linda and I who are up by at least 25% will be John Philip Sousa Award to Scott donation in the amount of $96.55. No thoroughly enjoyed ours. authorized to display a Streamer Grant and Mandi Livingston reply was received from the chosen for their accomplishment. Battalions United Nations Service to Kriszia benefactor though I will not rule out As the summer comes to an end I and Brigades that are up by at least Venqua the problems I had last month with my hope you all had a safe and eventful 20% will be authorized a Streamer Silver to Brian Davis email Spam Filter. I am making another season. I certainly did. I am very as well. SFMC Service Commandation for attempt at contact. This leaves a grand happy to see the cooler weather Martin Lessem total of SFMC funds at the end of arrive. Speaking of the Commandant’s August in the amount of $1871.56. Campaign, I’d like to post the Now on to our Financial report. With the fall comes the Toys for awards I am issuing for last There were two fi nancial reports sent In service to the Corps, Tots season. I hope to see many years participation. The following since the last CQ, July and August. LGN Wade Olson of you participating this year. It is a Marines are authorized to wear the Commandant, SFMC very rewarding experience. And don’t Commandant’s Campaign ribbon for July: forget to report your activities in this the 2003 Campaign: area in your reports. We love to hear We started the month of July with how our Marines made an impact Michael Balewitz $1878.15. There were two deposits during the Christmas season. Earl Beighley made during the month. The fi rst was DEPDANT REPORT Kimberly Brooks on 7/8/04 for merchandise orders in The Wilderness Challenge for David Cerame the amount of $10.65. The second was By BGN Aaron Murphy Region One was the weekend of Susan Cerame on 7/22/04 for merchandise orders in September 25 & 26. It was a hike Craig Chearis the amount of $4.90. There was no Deputy Commandant, SFMC starting at Clingman’s Dome and Rey Cordero Service Charge on the account for Greetings! I hope everyone is descending to Newfound Gap in Alan Dawson the month. This leaves a total in the having a safe and joyous holiday the Great Smoky Mountain National Margaret DeLorenzo checking account at month’s end of season, regardless of which faith Park. We met at Newfound Gap on Mike Dethlefs $1893.70. you profess and of which holidays Saturday morning for the drive up Philip Dillard you recognize. It’s been an eventful to the Dome and arrived back at Steve Eizenberg We started the month with Petty year and I’m sure one we will the Gap in the afternoon on Sunday Rich Eseke Cash owing the ‘Dant $8.29. We had remember for quite some time. following an overnight stay at the Mt. Russ Garrison two deposits during the month. One on Collins shelter. The Park sustained David Gomex 7/25/04 in the amount of $83.95 was In the coming weeks, I hope to quite a bit of damage from high winds Joel Housworth funds received for merchandise sales have the SFMC Uniform Manual associated with hurricane Ivan but Carol Hubbard at Region One Summit. The other was complete, reviewed, and ready the roads were open as was the trail Donald Jones on 7/29/04 in the amount of $7.65. for release to the Corps. There we hiked. Anthony Leopard There were four expenditures during are a few changes and additions Martin Lessem the month. The fi rst was for postage to the current uniform guidelines I’m a little disappointed that lots of Patrick McAndrew on 7/8/04 in the amount of $0.98, the presented in the SFMC MFM. I people asked that the Challenge be Rodney Magann second was for postage on 7/22/04 in hope that the Uniform Manual will changed to let each Brigade have Lynn Magann the amount of $0.49, the third was for help to clarify any contradictions their own yet no one has submitted Colin Magann supplies on 7/29/04 in the amount of or vague instructions, as well as a bid. I’ve been told that two of the Michelle Magann $1.59 and the fourth was for postage helping the uniforms to become criteria, the bandana and picture, Johnny Magann on 7/29/04 in the amount of $1.29. This more, well, uniform. are impossible to do, yet in the three Christopher Magann leaves a total in petty cash at month’s Challenges set up so far they have not Susan Magann end of $78.96. By now, the units’ Toys For Tots proven to be any sort of a problem. I’ll Crain Martin campaigns should be coming to be glad to assist in any way I can with Lauren Milan We have funds earmarked for their conclusion. I hope everyone helping you create your bid and ideas Kris Murphy donation in the amount of $96.55. had a smooth and successful for setting up your event. I’d really like Aaron Murphy We are awaiting a reply from the campaign, as well as having a lot of to see every Brigade participate. Larry Neigut benefactor and should be sending a fun. Be sure to include your unit’s Jeannette Olano check in the next week or so. participating members and totals in As this year comes closer to its Linda Olson your next unit report. All marines close thought needs to be given Ben Redding This leaves a grand total of SFMC participating will be eligible for the to the Commandant’s Campaign Dave Reustle funds at the end of July in the amount Commandant’s Campaign Ribbon. submissions. I’ll be making a John Roberts of $1972.66. recommendation to the new Alex Rosenzweig With the end of the year, we Commandant about awarding the Rebecca Self will not only be welcoming a new Commandant’s Campaign streamers Jeffrey Self August: year, but also a new Commander, after the end of the year so every Jeanette Self STARFLEET. As with any Unit, Battalion and Brigade needs Meggie Self We started the month of August administration change, there to compile the data I’ll need. When I John W. Self with $1893.70. There was one deposit are bound to be repercussions ask for submissions I’ll need to know Arlene Sickels made during the month 8/2/04 for a throughout the organization. for each unit in the Corps how many Jonathan Slavin merchandise order in the amount of The STARFLEET Marine Corps Great Barrier Expeditions were issued Kristoffer Strothers $34.50. is no exception. I would like to and how many members are in the Geraldine Sylvester thank all the Marines for their unit. Assuming the new Commandant Terri Sylvester There was one expenditure input, participation, and support supports the Campaign I set up for Edgar Torres during the month on 8/11/04 for throughout the year. I hope that this year streamers will be authorized Maria Torres reimbursement to the Commandant for no matter what challenges might for the top three units in the Corps Diana Van Dyke funds spent to renew the Corps domain come in the future, the Corps will for participation. Consideration will Gerri Wampler name in the amount of $135.00. There meet them with the same honor be given for the number if GBEs Shirley Weaver was no Service Charge on the account and determination as they always compared to the number of members Paul Wheeler for the month. This leaves a total in the have. Just remember, Adapt and in the unit. Streamers will also be Sonny Wright checking account at month’s end of Overcome. authorized for recruitment. Units of $1793.20. four or less that are up by at least Awards issued from this offi ce in SEMPER FIDELIS! one member and Units above four the last couple of months include: We started the month with funds Ladies and Gentlemen of the Corps: Brigade Achievement 1st - Mandi Livingston This has been an interesting couple of FORCECOM REPORT months. Here in Florida, we have been by BGN Linda Olsen•COFORCECOM SFMC Achievement host to Bonnie, Charlie, Francis and Ivan. 4th - Truman Temple We still watch and wait to see if Jeanne, 12th - JD Clancy Karl and Lisa are going to pay us a visit. effort to do so. One candidate is going to 12th - Matthew G. Copple, Glenn A. Hicks No these are not new members of the become the Commander, STARFLEET, 15th - John Gregas Community Service Citation Corps or even of the Fleet. They are but WE are STARFLEET. Without us the 2nd - Jerry Watkins, Stephanie Watkins storms that remind us how fragile we truly CS has no reason to be. Our organization Units NOT reporting this period are as humans. is important. Sure we are “just a fan club”, 54th, 66th 100th, 112th, 113th, 121st, Marine Proficiency but what a fan club! We, as a whole, have 123rd, 126th, 127th, 135th, 144th, 145th, 2nd - Kaith Rush Wade and I have been extremely lucky. helped schools, churches, neighborhoods, 155th, 157th, 161st, 165th, 166th, 169th, We experienced a lot of rain, some high families, pets and people alike. We give 182nd, 187th, 188th, 199th, 201st, 225th, Good Conduct winds, and a day without power, but all in blood and sweat, time, and money to help 237th, 242nd, 252nd, 276th, 282nd, 5th - Nadine Romero, Stephen Idell, all, we had no real damage done either make this world a better place. We try, 411th, 420th, 424th, 575th, 616th, 622nd, Norman DeRoux here or in Tennessee. Family members many of us, on a daily basis to help bring 625th, 669th, 701st, 707th, 724th, 731st, in Georgia and Alabama were also very Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the perfect 742nd, 757th, 781st, 801st, 832nd, 850th, Academic Excellence lucky. Friends in other parts of Florida, world to fruition. 862nd, 875th, 862nd, 882nd, 898th 3rd - Erik B. Cowand, Aaron Murphy Georgia, and Alabama may not have been as lucky. I urge everyone to do what they We look beyond the outward Promotions Great Barrier can to help with the recovery of those less appearances and into the hearts. So 1st - Eric Livingston to 1st LT. 3rd - Mark West, Kyle Schugart fortunate. many of our members have found more 2nd - Andy Kodger to LTC, Larry Morris 5th - Patrick McAndrew, Russell Garrison, than just a “fan club” in this organization. to COL, Mary Morris to BDR, Neil Yawn Arlene Sickels I saw the damage that Francis and Some of us, like myself and Wade, Susan to BDR 15th - Scott Grant, Thomas Carroll, Matt Ivan spread through out North Carolina and Joost, and many others, have found 6th - Bernard Doddema to 1st LT Ingles, Martha Ingles, Mark Libby, Robb and Tennessee: great trees felled, their future as well as the present. Let us Jackson rivers running angry, slides that washed each make the effort on January first to Awards Issued away entire sections of roads or closed support the new CS whomever it is and Embassy Duty them with massive landslides. These look to the future of the organization, Medical Profiency 3rd - Kyle Schugart are physical things that can and will be putting what will at that time be the past 1st - Joseph Gallagher Jr. 5th - Stephen Idell, Norman DeRoux, repaired. However, the loss of life and the in its proper perspective, the continued 2nd - Raye Crews Craig Martin, Patrick McAndrew, Russell suffering of those in the path of these great foundation upon which our organization 3rd - Joseph White, Dan Long, Kristi Garrison, Arlene Sickels natural occurrences can not be replaced builds. Long, Kristie Harford, Carmen Williams 15th - Thomas Carroll, Thomas Guertin, or repaired so easily. Shawn Levesque, Brian Caton, Bran Silver Nebula Stimpson I was also reminded this past weekend State of the Corps for June/July 2004 1st - Harold Spears of the close ties of the Fleet Family as we Joint Service gathered to witness the marriage of Susan Brigades reporting Leadership 3rd - Mark West and Joost in Kingsport. It was a beautiful 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 1st - Greg Franklin 5th - Stephen Idell, Norman DeRous, day, a lovely ceremony, a fabulous dinner, 14th, 15th 2nd - Raye Crews Nadine Romero, Patrick McAndrews, and the best in company. We met the 3rd - Kyle Schugart Russell Garrison, Arlene Sickels families of both the bride and groom and Brigades Not Reporting I was most impressed at the genuine love 10th, 17th, 20th STARFLEET Cross Brigade Service Commendation that surrounded everyone there. Many of 1st - Mandi Livingston, Scott Akers, 3rd - Mark West our Fleet family were able to attend and it Corps strength as reported: Sandy Berenberg, Dennis Rayburn, Jill was wonderful to share the occasion with 272 Active 247 Reserve Rayburn, Linda Olson Prentares them. 2nd - Wade Olson, DJ Allen 4th - Cyndi Temple, Kimberly Temple, Roy By brigade: Active Reserve 3rd - Aaron Murphy Henderson, Carolyn Henderson, Thomas As I looked around the gathering of 1st 8 45 4th - Chris Esquibel McCracken friends, family, and strangers who were 2nd 22 37 5th - David L. Kania, Patrick McAndrew soon to be either friends or family, I felt a 3rd 39 37 7th - Mark Anbinder Honor Guard great sorrow for those who do not share in 4th 52 7 12th - Wade Hoover, JD Clancy 15th - Thomas Carroll, Thomas Guertin, the “experience of Fleet”. By this I mean 5th 7 15 14th - Joost Ueffing Shawn Levesque, Brian Caton the closeness and love expressed by most 6th 1 8 15th - Scott Grant of the members of this organization. 7th 69 21 17th - John Roberts Reading Competition 9th 6 3 Individual - Scott Akers Sure we have disagreements, all 12th 36 60 Shield of Valor Unit - 218th MSG families do. We have fights on occasions, 14th 1 0 1st - Bill Herrmann Cadet - Christopher and Max Miller all families do. We have some members 15th 25 11 4th - Kimberly Temple of the family that aren’t as well accepted as others, all families do. We have some Units Activated - 5 Cross of Valor Linda Olson Reporting CO Forces who step up and handle the problems and 1st - 198th, 199th 3rd - Joseph White Command [email protected] some who prefer to sit in the shadows 4th - 18th 4th - Truman Temple and merely watch, all families do. And 12th - 210th occasionally we have the Black Sheep 15th - 980th Legion of Valor who just does not agree with anyone 1st - 101st MSG about anything, but don’t most families Deactivated - NONE 3rd - 318th MSG have that too? We have the prideful, the 4th - 001st MSG jealous, the vain, the silly, the geeks and Recruits the dummies; we have the athletes and the 7th - Patrick Barnes, Sword of Valor couch potatoes, just like any other family. 12th - Matthew G. Copple 4th - James Monroe 15th - Kathy Mullins, Laurie MacFarland I guess what I am trying to say here is Star of Valor remember that even though we have an Discharges 4th - John Marcus election going on and both sides would 6th - Wade Wantoch, Marshall Peterson like to win, we don’t need to throw the 7th - Edward Hoffarth Meritorious Unit Citation friendships and the good times out in our 3rd - 333rd MSG INFOCOM UPDATE OPERATION: EAGLE UPDATE by LGN Wade Hoover by BGN Bill Herrmann•Director, Operation: Eagle COINFOCOM Greetings to the ‘Fleet. Dr. Bashir - DS9 Playmates Classic Star Trek Phaser from Quark - DS9 Wrath of Khan Playmates Classic Star Trek It’s been an interesting couple Want to do some holiday shopping and Worf -DS9 of months, hasn’t it? Between support the troops and their families at the Worf - Next Gen Playmates Medical - Next Gen the hurricanes in Florida and the same time? Please share the following Worf as Klingon Warrior from Redemption Playmates Dr. McCoy’s Medical Kit election for CS, who needs any across SFI-related Cyberspace. - Next Gen Playmates Next Gen Tricorder other things? Captain Picard -Next Gen OPERATION: EAGLE Cmdr. William T. Riker - Next Gen Klingon Uniform Communicator (magnetic/ talks and chirps) I would also like to take this Trekkers For The Troops and the Office Picard as Locutus of Borg - Next Gen st Federation Uniform Communicator opportunity to thank Joe Brouhard of Chaplain 1 . BDE, SFMC have joined Cardassian, Gul Dukhat - DS9 forces to obtain Phone Calling Cards for Ambassador Spock from Unification - Next (magnetic/talks and chirps) for his service to Infocom. I would troops recovering in hospitals in the USA Gen Star Trek MicroMachines Starships- also like to recgonize that Joe is no from wounds and injuries received in the Ensign Wesley Crusher - Next Gen Klingon/USS ENTERPRISE -D/ longer on the development team, War on Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. Q as STARFLEET Officer - Next Gen Warbird but he is now SysAdmin for the To date, over 1,000 have lost their lives Romulan, Sela - Next Gen Corps Server. With that, I need to and over 4,000 have been wounded, many Romulan Officer - Next Gen The following framed autographed photos announce that Infocom is taking very seriously, in defense of freedom and Klingon Chancellor Gowron - Next Gen/ are available for a donation of four hours on applications for people to help liberty. DS9 a Phone Calling Card per photograph: maintain the SFMC website. The Cmdr. Data - Next Gen qualifications are as follows: The Phone Calling Cards will be donated Lor - Next Gen as Lt. Sulu to the wounded troops so that they will be Deanna Trio - Next Gen as Lt. Uhura 1) be a member in good standing able to communicate with their families and Borg Drone - Next Gen James Doohan as Cmdr. Mongomery of STARFLEET; loved ones, which will greatly help them in Borg, Hugh - Next Gen Scott/Scotty their recovery and uplift their morale and - Next Gen Marina Sirtis as Counselor 2) have a working knowledge of spirits in a significant manner. Mordock of Benzar - Next Gen as Lt. Tasha Yar HTML; Dr. Beverly Crusher - Next Gen Robin Curtis as Lt. Saavik I am pleased to announce that the Lt. Thomas Riker - Next Gen as Lt. Worf 3) be able to work in a team Following Star Trek collectibles are Captain Dathon, the Tamarian environment, and be able to work available for all those devoted Star Trek from Encounter at Farpoint The following are available for a donation under deadlines; collectors with the donation of a Phone Dr. McCoy from Encounter at Farpoint of two hours on a Phone Calling Card per Calling Card containing the hours required Morn - DS9 item please. These rare action figures are 4) have reliable Internet and E- to receive the item as specified. No money Vorgon Officer - Next Gen still in the original boxes, have never been opened, and are in pristine condition. mail access. is being requested here. Only donations of Klingon Ambassador K’Ehleyr - Next Gen Phone Calling Cards will be accepted. They Chief Miles O’Brien - Next Gen Lt Cmdr Deanna Troi, 1st. Season Please send your fleet resume to should be mailed to me at the address Klingon Lursa [email protected], and include below. Any money will be returned. Please The following are also available for a Klingon B’Etor examples of your work. do NOT send any money to OPERATION: donation of three hours on a Phone Calling EAGLE HQ, only Phone Calling Cards. Card for each item. They are all in good Ensign Wesley Crusher Captain Jean-Luc Picard I would also like to remind Upon receipt of the Phone Calling Card, condition with the original boxes. I will send you the requested Star Trek Commander William T. Riker everyone that if you find problems Counselor Deanna Troi, 7th. season with the SFMC site, or find something collectible within 2-4 weeks. Duplicate Room Playset by Playmates responses and requests will be treated on Deep Space 9 Space Station by Captain Picard as Dixon Hill, Private Eye that needs to be changed, please th a first come, first served basis. So don’t Playmates Ambassador Sarek, 7 season send the request to webmaster@sfi- procrastinate. Send in your Phone Calling Borg Cubeship by Playmates Guinan sfmc.org, along with the URL of the Card immediately. USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 - Classic Q Star Trek Space Talk Series page that needs to be changed. Series This is a good and noble cause to aid and USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701 - D Next Other Sci-Fi Toys/Items available for a I guess that’s all for now. See you benefit our courageous men and women Gen donation of 90 minutes on a Phone Calling in 60. serving in defense of freedom and liberty USS VOYAGER NCC-74656 - Voyager Card per item. who have sacrificed much while in harm’s Klingon Vor’cha Attack Crusier - Next Gen way. Romulan Warbird - Next Gen. Darth Vader Lightsaber-Good Condition LGN Wade Hoover USS ENTERPRISE D - Bridge Playset MicroMachines Spaceships – Co-Infocom Here is what is now available: Bab 5 Space Station [email protected] The following are available for a donation Vorlon Transport [email protected] Minimum of 30 minutes on a Phone Calling of two hours on Phone Calling Card for Green Ship Card per action figure. Ninety Minutes on each item. All are in good condition with the Ranger Marcus Cole Babylon 5 Doll - In a Phone Calling Card guarantees your original box. Package, never been opened. Excellent choice of four action figures. Please specify condition which four you want. All action figures Playmates STARFLEET Phaser from Final will be shipped without the stand and Frontier/Undiscovered Country Please send your order and Phone various accessories such as and Playmates Type 1 Phaser Calling Cards to phasers. 2 Original Galoob Phasers Playmates Klingon Disrupter Bill Herrmann Assorted Action Figures- Excellent Playmates Captain Pike’s Laser Pistol Director, OPERATION: EAGLE Condition Playmates Next Gen Phaser 9908 Berrywood Drive Playmates Classic Star Trek Phaser Ladson,S.C. 29456 USA Geordi LaForge with visor in Duty Uniform Playmates Classic Star Trek Tricorder – Next Gen Star Trek Board Game - Next Gen Thanks for supporting the troops and Geordi LaForge with visor in Dress Star Trek Board Game - Classic Star Trek their families! Uniform - Next Gen Series Captain Sisko - DS9 Playmates Classic Star Trek Wrist Jadzia Dax – DS9 Communicator Odo - DS9 Playmates USS ENTERPRISE NCC-1701- Kira Nerys - DS9 D Miniplayset - Innerspace Series STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 23 XENO STUDIES BORG: PLANETARY SOCIETY CALLS FOR 2-STEP CREW EXPLORATION STUDYING THE BORG VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT By FCAPT Kyle Wolf SHUTTLE-DERIVED HEAVY-LIFT LAUNCH VEHICLE SHOULD FOLLOW COST OF HUMAN MOON-TO-MARS PROGRAM The Borg are considered one of the most dangerous enemies of ESTIMATED AT $4.3 BILLION PER YEAR the Federation to date (at least in the 24th century). Their hive mind, A Press Release from the Planetary Society near invulnerable defenses, and their numbers help to give them The Planetary Society today released carrying four to six persons to and from The Planetary Society commissioned this distinction. As the Borg say, a study that calls for the planned Crew low-Earth orbit (LEO), including the the study as part of its support for the “Resistance is futile,” but in the Exploration Vehicle (CEV) to be built in ISS, by 2010. It requires an appropriate proposed re-direction of the human interest of the Federation, and Earth two steps - the first allowing completion of launch vehicle, which could be based spaceflight program to exploration beyond in particular, “Resistance is Not Futile.” the International Space Station (ISS) core on a single SRM augmented with a Earth orbit. The full report is at http: For the Federation, the best defense assembly and retirement of the shuttle, new LOX-hydrogen upper stage. With //planetary.org/aimformars/initiatives.html. is knowledge. Therefore, both the the second permitting human space this system in place, and with the The Society has also commissioned Starfleet Academy and the Starfleet transportation beyond Earth orbit. agreement of the international partners, two other studies: one on how Russia Marine Academy offer training and the shuttle orbiter could be retired after would approach the Moon-Mars strategy, course work dealing solely with the The report, “Extending Human ISS assembly reaches the milestone “U.S. conducted by Russian aerospace Borg. Presence into the Solar System,” outlines Core Complete.” organizations; and a second on a specific a strategy for the proposed U.S. Space first step preparing for a Mars Outpost- an Under the SFMCA, the student takes Exploration policy and was drafted by Stage 2 of the exploration program International Lunar Way-Station. a look at the basics of who and what an independent study group chaired should focus on robotic missions to the Borg are. Once the student has by former astronaut Owen Garriott and interesting destinations within the solar The Society is conducting the Aim a basic understanding of the Borg, aerospace veteran Mike Griffin and system, such as the Moon, near-Earth For Mars! Campaign to encourage they move on to the technology convened by The Planetary Society. objects, the Lagrange points, and Mars, public support of the proposed policy: used by the Borg. Once the student including the Martian moons Deimos and http://aimformars.org/The studies understands the basics, a thesis Phobos. Each of these locations offers the commissioned by the Society are part of topic is chosen and approved. Upon The CEV would be launched on a this campaign. completion of the thesis, the student new human-rated vehicle based on potential of fascinating scientific return graduates with a bachelor in Xeno- the existing shuttle solid rocket motor and broad public interest, while remaining Studies: Borg. At this time, this is the (SRM), augmented with a new liquid within reasonable fiscal bounds. THE PLANETARY SOCIETY: Carl outline for the course work within this oxygen (LOX)-hydrogen upper stage. Sagan, Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman academy course. Such a system could be available by Stage 3 would encompass human founded The Planetary Society in 1980 2010, allowing the shuttle orbiter to be landings on the Moon and Mars. to advance the exploration of the solar The current course work is being retired as planned. If ISS assembly has Wesley T. Huntress, Jr., President of system and to continue the search for looked over for possible changes. not been completed by that date, the The Planetary Society, thanked the extraterrestrial life. With members in over I am looking into advancing the remaining international modules can be independent study group, “The report 125 countries, the Society is the largest course to the master’s degree level. deployed on the heavy-lift launch vehicle outlines bold, innovative steps that must space interest group in the world. The changes, when completed and (HLLV) that must be developed to support be taken to enable the new vision for approved by the SFMCA, will be the proposed exploration initiative, or human space flight.” He added, “The CONTACT: Susan Lendroth announced. Also, a Borg manual that on suitable international vehicles such recommended strategy is also resilient to The Planetary Society will list all the available information as Ariane or Proton. The study group inevitable schedule delays and technical Phone: (626) 793-5100 ext. 237 needed to take the course work supported the use of foreign launch problems.” E-mail: [email protected] will be completed by the end of this vehicles in the space station assembly. year. To participate in Xeno-Studies: The study report cites the need to WEB LINKS: Borg, please go the SFMCA web The Planetary Society has put forward retire the shuttle by 2010 or 2011, after page, which you can find by going a human space exploration plan with reaching the “U.S. Core Complete” stage The Planetary Society: the STARFLEET Marine Corps main regular, significant, and publicly appealing with the space station. To continue http://planetary.org web site. Or, simply use the following milestones,” said Griffin, “while at the using the shuttle until ISS is totally address: same time respecting the political and completed would take more than 20 Aim for Mars Campaign: http://www.sfi-sfmc.org/tracom/ programmatic constraints inherited from additional flights, which would stretch the http://aimformars.org academy/index.shtml. the past and the fiscal constraints likely to program too far. The report also strongly exist in the future.” endorses international cooperation Extending Human Presence into the For those who may not be interested in the new Moon-Mars program. Solar System: in the Borg courses offered through The group considered the entire http://planetary.org/aimformars/study- the SFMCA, there are Borg courses architecture for a Moon-Mars program “The proposed US exploration policy summary.html offered by the SFA. There is the was developed without any international School of Borg Technology, which and estimated its cost, stating, “A Mars or broad political input,” notes Friedman. offers course work up to a doctorate Exploration Program starting in 2014, degree; and there is the School of launching a first mission in 2024 and “But all of the international partners share Delta Quadrant Studies: Borg. Both of a mission every 26 months thereafter the space transportation problems, most these courses are excellent. through 2044, is estimated to have a total specifically completing the assembly of cost of no more than $129 billion over that the space station. Beyond that, China For those who may be interested, period, or about $4.3 billion per year.” and India have joined the US, Europe and there is work on a project known Japan in planning lunar exploration.” The as the STARFLEET Borg Institute. Louis Friedman, Executive Director of The study group recommended that the heavy- Simply put, the SFI-BI is for graduate Planetary Society, stated, “That is less lift launch vehicle (developed in Stage 2) students who want to continue work than the current year-by-year cost of the be a design that utilizes existing space in the Borg culture. Once all of the shuttle program.” shuttle components (e.g., the solid rocket details are completed, a report will motor and external tank). Some proposed be filed for all to view. Therefore, keep The study recommends a Shuttle-derived HLLVs could have a your eyes here to hear more about the three-stage strategy to send payload capacity in excess of 100 metric project; and the Federation’s dealings humans to the Moon and Mars: tons and offer a near-term approach to with the Borg. Stage 1 would establish Earth orbital meeting exploration requirements with a capabilities with a new CEV capable of minimum of non-recurring investment.

STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 23 Five years after The Planetary Society States is first in the list of 226 countries helped launch SETI@home, the search in terms of SETI@home data processed, for extraterrestrial intelligence that utilizes SEARCHING FOR ET AT HOME: it is remarkable that tiny Pitcairn Island, a distributed computer system, the project with just 67 registered participants, is in now operates as the most powerful PLANETARY SOCIETY SALUTES TOP 10 TEAMS AND 65th place, beating out many nations with computer on Earth and has racked up hundreds or even thousands of users. an impressive list of accomplishments: INDIVIDUALS ON SETI@HOME’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY But all have the same goal. As Ian Tullie, -- Nearly 5 million participants in 226 A Press Release from the Planetary Society leader of The Turnips (eighth place among countries Primary Schools), said, “Let’s hope that over the past five years. The top 10 teams the advances being made in the science -- Nearly 2 million CPU (Computer in each of nine categories and the top 10 There are also nearly 20,000 Small of the detecting equipment mean that Processing Units) years of work individuals will each receive a certificate of Company teams. Michael Bader, leader of SETI@Home will produce a ‘Wow!’ signal, accomplishment. Spot_E.T., whose company LAN Solutions and it will turn into being humanity’s first -- Over 1.3 billion results received sponsors the team, began to process data proof of not being alone in the universe!” The top 10 teams represent a broad himself the very day SETI@home launched Not bad, considering that the project’s spectrum of participants, ranging from on May 17, 1999. THE PLANETARY SOCIETY: founders, David Anderson and Dan companies that employ thousands to Werthimer of University of , primary school teams where a few James R. Davis, who leads top 10 Small , Bruce Murray and Louis Berkeley, originally hoped to attract a individuals manage the system for the Company team The Master Strategy Group, Friedman founded The Planetary Society few thousand people to participate in the entire school. The common bond is a said one of the reasons his company in 1980 to advance the exploration of the program! commitment to SETI@home and, in joined SETI@home was because, “We solar system and to continue the search for many cases, the enjoyment of a little believed that the project was a very extraterrestrial life. With members in over The Planetary Society is the founding friendly competition. A complete list of useful foundation for the development 125 countries, the Society is the largest and principal sponsor of SETI@home, SETI@home top 10’s can be found at http: of distributed computing functions.” space interest group in the world. which is based at UC Berkeley. Original //www.planetary.org/setiteams.html. funding was provided by The Planetary There are four different educational CONTACTS: Society’s members and a grant from Our original ambition was to make it team groupings: Primary, Secondary, Susan Lendroth . to the top 100 SETI@home clubs,” said Junior Colleges and Universities. The top The Planetary Society Ron Eunson of BroadbandReports.com University team is the University of West Phone: (626) 793-5100 ext. 237 The program harnesses the computing Team Starfire, ranked sixth among Clubs. Bohemia in the Czech Republic with 192 E-mail: [email protected] power of individual computers worldwide “Obviously we went a little further.” team members, while the University of to analyze data from the Arecibo radio Some well-known names figure in the Washington’s group is not only in 9th place WEB LINKS: telescope. SETI@home sends packets team lists. The US Navy, Air Force and among University teams but was also the The Planetary Society of raw data to the personal computers of Army all made the cut among top 10 ninth SETI@home team to form back in http://planetary.org volunteers around the world. When the Government Agencies, but then so did the 1999. volunteer is not using his or her computer, Ministry of Silly Walks. Top 150 SETI@home signals SETI@home kicks in as a screensaver As technology evolves, so does http://www.planetary.org/stellarcountdown/ and begins processing the data. Today The top 10 Large Company list is a SETI@home. Simon Holmes of Australia, reobservations_3.html SETI@home serves as a model for veritable who’s who of high tech: Hewlett- in seventh place among individual users, distributed computing systems, and the Packard, Sun Microsystems, SGI, IBM, said software upgrades and the use of SETI “WOW” Signal technology developed for the project is Microsoft, Intel Corporation, Unisys, Apple additional computers has helped him http://www.planetary.org/html/news/ being adapted for use by many other Computer, Cisco Systems, and VERITAS. reduce the time it takes to process a unit of articlearchive/headlines/2001/Wow.htm scientific research projects in fields ranging data from 60 hours to about 2. from medicine to mathematics. Jon Redinger of VERITAS is pleased Top 10 Teams that data he processed included one of SETI@home is extraordinary in many http://www.planetary.org/setiteams.html. To celebrate SETI@home’s 5th SETI@home’s most interesting radio ways, not least of which is the opportunity anniversary, The Planetary Society is sources, “I know that at least one person it offers people anywhere to become part honoring those participants who have on the team, myself, was lucky enough to of a vast scientific research project. While processed the greatest amount of data catch a top 150 candidate signal.” it comes as no surprise that the United

USS INFERNO AWAY MISSION TO PITTSBURGH AUTO SHOW Story & Photos by COL Larry French USS Inferno, Region 7

An away team of the USS Inferno attended the Pittsburgh Auto Show on Saturday, February 21st. We planned to meet other SFI & R7 members at the Convention Center about 11 AM, but nobody else showed up.

A good time was had by all. After the Auto Show, we went back to the XO’s & Ops Chief’s Quarters for refreshments and further socialization.

24 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 25 RETURN TO LAS VEGAS: THE CHALLENGER TAKES ON SIN CITY! Story & Photos by VADM Bob Vosseller•USS Challenger, Region 7 In the last few years, the USS Challenger which also served as a birthday celebration has been going on a group vacation to for one of their members, Brad. Keith was Region 18 in Cozumel, Mexico. We jokingly the host of the day and we enjoyed some call it the R18 Conference. This year, good food, fun, and I got to catch up with however, it was decided that the bridge former R7 alumni Bob and Wendy Fillmore crew head out west to Las Vegas. For and their sons Bobby and Sean. It was Security Chief Ken Dohn and I, it was a great seeing them all. I served with Bob return trip, as we had stayed for nearly a many years ago during the early days of week at the Luxor Casino Hotel two years the USS Avenger, where I was a founding ago and had a fantastic time. We knew member and XO. The Fillmores moved out we’d have to return, as we just didn’t have to Nevada a number of years ago and have enough time to spend out in that corner of been very active on the station. It was great Region 4. fun meeting the members of the station and we all watched the expanded version This time, First Officer Mary Singleton, of Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country on Chief Medical Officer David Singleton, Ops DVD. Chief Ken Diehl, Security Chief Ken Dohn and I made our way out to Sin City for a full Our other adventures during the week week and had a fantastic time. We credit our included a trip to The Venetian, where we Asst. Med. Chief Jeffrey Victor for arranging had dinner at Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant a great hotel deal for us at a Super 8 Hotel, Delmonico. As Emeril is a hero to our CMO, which was right behind Bally’s Casino and we expected a fantastic meal. Well, while near the Las Vegas strip. the service was great, the amount of food on my plate was pretty scarce. A family Of course, one of our first adventures of starving Ethiopians gets to eat larger was to visit the Star Trek Experience. For helpings and my shrimp and penne pasta Ken Dohn and I, it would mark the first time dish was average. The dessert, which my for the Borg Invasion attraction, which was XO, CMO and I ordered, was a banana only in the planning stages the last time ice cream pie. It had freezer burn or the we were at the Star Trek Experience at the equivalent of such. All this for $35! Let’s Hilton Casino. just say I’m glad I won a little money at VAdm. Bob Vosseller of the USS Challenger appears to be ready for the money wheel during our stop at that assimiltion into the Borg Collective during his visit to the ST Experience. The new attraction was incredible, a casino. The Venetian itself is incredible, like Submitted by Bob Vosseller. 4D event featuring new footage of Robert a experience. Picardo as the holographic Doctor of StartTrek: Voyager, a new scenario involving Ken and I showed everyone the Luxor, Space Station, Copernicus, which has a where we stayed last time, which recreated special mission called “Project: Resistance.” ancient Egypt perfectly. It is still my favorite The plotline involved volunteers to be casino hotel in Las Vegas. We also got to tested for a new anti Borg nanite test. But visit Excalibur, Paris, MGM Grand, Bally’s, of course, the Borg, complete with Borg New York, New York, and a host of other Queen, Alice Krige, the original and still places. the best Borg Queen, attack the station. For those who have never been to the Star Trek Some of our best meals were at Ellis Experience, GO! You’ll be glad you did. Island, a great brewery, restaurant, and casino next door to us, which served As our photos illustrated, the fun didn’t generous portions at very cheap prices. stop with the attractions. The casino has the theme of a space station; even the rest Our trip to Las Vegas featured a movie, rooms feature the theme with the men’s The Day After Tomorrow, a relatively good room urinals talking to you. movie. It was ironic that we were watching what could be called the ultimate disaster Quark’s Restaurant is fantastic. A bit film during a flight. Dave enjoyed seeing the pricey, but you are paying for the 24th lions of Siegfried and Roy. Ken Diehl loved Century atmosphere. A Klingon heckled us. his time at the NASCAR Café, dinner at I was wearing a short-sleeved DS9 shirt, Paris, the shows he saw, including Jubilee, so I became a great target for the bump and his highflying rollercoaster ride on the head. “So, STARFLEET personnel are now Stratosphere. wearing their pajamas!” Our meals were good, and Kent, “I’m your ambassador for We didn’t get to do everything we would the day,” was an excellent server and a big have liked to do in Las Vegas; time and our Star Trek fan. Our trip wasn’t complete until personal budgets limited our escapades. after we raided the Star Trek Experience But, as always, we had a great time just store and picked up some items ranging being together as a group, doing what we from t-shirts, bumper stickers, address could, trying to tempt fate and fortune at the books, Star Trek cards etc. casinos and also meeting some new and familiar STARFLEET members in the area. Following our time at the Star Trek That’s what STARFLEET is all about. I have Experience, Ken Dohn and I joined the a feeling we’ll return again, in a few years! Challenger XO Mary Singleton tries to make time with a Gorn. crew of Space Station K’helyr, who were Submitted by Bob Vosseller. enjoying a Labor Day Party during the day,

24 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 25 FORE… LUAU STYLE! Story & Photos by RADM Gary Halverson•SS Ian Fleming, Region 15

Aloha from Region 15! This year’s Region and the sounds of steel drums in the 15 mini-golf tournament was held at background. Supreme BBQ Master, RC Jurassic Park Mini-Golf in Salisbury, MA, Garry Halverson appeared in a Hawaiian and what an event it was! Over 40 people shirt, shell necklace and hula skirt and attended, the most ever for the Region! Ten dazzled the crowd with his prowess in the out of thirteen Chapters were represented use of cooking tools as he relentlessly and it was truly an outstanding success. presented the attendees with a continuous stream of hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken Though the weather was hot, the course and polish kielbasa. tough, and the competition fierce, the contestants were up to the challenge. The sounds of conversation, laughter and “Red Alert” declarations permeated fun filled the air as the party went into the air as “holes in one” were achieved full swing. Many took advantage of the and occasionally one could hear the swimming pool and others just relaxed in the unmistakable Klingon-like reaction to a shade of a large maple tree located in the missed shot. In the end three survived, as middle of the yard. Joe Ruttar entertained five time Champion, Joe “Ironman” Ruttar everyone with his guitar, singing various of the USS Endeavor took home the first Jimmy Buffet tunes and later in the evening place trophy. Second place went to Scott Rich DeMidio of the USS Atlantis set up Grant of the USS Hood and third place his Dobsonian telescope for observing the went to Jeremy “Burl” Gilbert of the USS wonders of the night skies. Atlantis. As the day drew to its end and people But the festivities did not end there. As is started to leave, we all left with a good the tradition for the Region 15 Mini-Golf feeling and memories that will last a Tournament, a BBQ was held after the lifetime. In short we drew a little bit closer event and this year we celebrated it with together as an extended family and Region. style… Luau style that is! It impressed upon us that events like this one is what Starfleet should be all about… As the guests arrived they were greeted fun and friendship and we plan to do our with leis and a dolphin key chain souvenir part here in Region 15 to keep that trend and entered into a yard decorated with going. raffia, flamingos, parrots, tropical flowers Garry Halverson appears in full luau regalia.

Rich DeMidio of the USS Atlantis set up his Dobsonian telescope Joe Ruttar entertained everyone with his guitar, for observing the wonders of the night skies.

26 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 27 Caffeine: historically, it has been the Three. The first year Dr. Pepper went up life blood of military groups, geeks, and against Coke and of course, Dr. Pepper many other people. Many of us grew CAFFEINE: HOW DO YOU LIKE IT? won. up with Jolt Cola (real sugar and twice the caffeine!), Mountain Dew, or the like. by CAPT Kai’leen Gibbs•USS Haise, Region 2 “Over the years, the fund raiser Others have family members who had to has evolved to include many different have that cup of coffee every morning, 1: Do you drink caffeinated beverages? The first Region Three summit I went types of soda ... A&W, Mug, Mr. Pibb, or the rest of their day was shot. to, the AC was broken on our side of the Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Sprite ... etc. 2: If not, is there a reason you wouldn’t hotel. Not that too many were complaining as well as how the money counts in Caffeine has a rich history. (For those mind sharing? about the refrigeration temperatures the voting. Originally all of the money of you who like their coffee so strong that plagued all of the panels rooms, but counted positively towards the drink that it reaches out of the cup to say hi, 3: If yes, how important are they to after the first three hours of frost bite, I score. However, over the years we have no pun intended.) It is the belief of some your survival/well being/peace of mind/ decided it was time for a good ole’ mug seen several different ways of doing this anthropologists that the use of caffeine consciousness/sanity? of Bailey’s, coffee, and a large dollop ... for example, this year all coins (from may date back to the Stone Age, and of whipped cream. Walking back to the pennies up to the $1 coins out there) that the first plants that contained 4: If caffeine is a necessary part of life, room, several people asked what I was counted negatively and only paper caffeine may have been as early as what do you drink and is there a particular drinking. Evidentially this sounded like a money counted positively towards the 600,000 BC. In 1475, the world’s first time of day you like to drink it? Why do you good idea to everyone. By the time I went score. coffee shop opened in Constantinople. prefer this particular drink? back an hour later to get a second one, the Under Turkish law, it was legal for a Bartender gave it to me for free because It was also at this year’s Summit woman to divorce her husband if he The answers were as varied as the she had had this extraordinary run on that Coffee was added in to the list of failed to provide her with her daily quota caffeine lovers themselves. Everybody Bailey’s and coffee which put her well over challengers for the title of the Official of coffee. that responded drinks some sort of her sales for her shift.” Drink of Region Three. The fund raiser caffeinated beverage. Most drink often brought in $140 with DP having a score In 1668, coffee replaced beer as the and drink them for a purpose. Allyson Anne Bellinger of the USS Matrix added, of $37.50 ($70 positive and $32.50 breakfast beverage of choice in New Dyar of the USS Jaguar said, “Caffeine “This from a WW2 USN submarine captain negative) Coffee’s score of $19.88 ($22 York City. Caffeine was first isolated by helps with keeping my migraines from I knew: use a huge old fashioned coffee positive and $2.12 negative). All other the German chemist Friedrich Ferdinand getting out of control. And for waking up pot, put in an egg, throw in two hands full drinks scored negative and thus did not Runge in 1819. German coffee importer when I have to get up at 4am.” coffee grounds, add water, boil the heck come close to Coffee or the reigning Ludwig Roselius gave a batch of ruined out of it. Drink black. Guaranteed to keep champion ... Dr. Pepper.” coffee beans to a researcher in 1903. Brenda Bell of the USS Avenger said, you awake. Forget about the taste. No, I That researcher perfected the process “Over the past couple of years, I’ve picked never tried it, but I did see it made once. There were even varying responses of removing the caffeine from the beans up a tendency to be *chilled* most of the concerning the most famous caffeinated without ruining the flavor. Roselius time. Warm fluids are essential to my not The Navy officer was Admiral Leffler, beverage in Star Trek: Jean-Luc Picard’s then marketed the decaffeinated coffee shivering and -- if I’m feeling particularly and his daughter was a friend of mine long “Tea. Earl grey. Hot.” Jeff Marlowe, under the brand name “Sanka.” This cold -- my being able to feel (and use) my ago. They used that method because they VRC of Finances, said, “Give me an was introduced to the US in 1923. fingers. While I prefer the flavored fluids, I had poor galley facilities and little chance iced tea anytime. Or a hot tea (Earl will sometimes drink hot water with lemon to do much cooking. Those old WW2 subs Grey, orange pekoe, or green) when Caffeine is found in several products, instead -- so, caffeine isn’t *necessary* were small.” there is a nip in the air.” including coffee, tea, chocolate, mate, for my psychological well-being, but it *is* and soda. What is mate, you ask? Well, enjoyable.” For some, caffeine is absolutely Gary “Tiny” Hollifield, OIC of the 5th it’s pronounced MAH-teh, and it is a tea- necessary. Larry French of the USS BN/1st BDE said, “A guy I used to work like beverage, brewed from the dried Jeff Davis of the USS Indiana replied, Inferno said, “In the U.S. Air Force, I used with told me he knew of no one who leaves and stemlets of the perennial “Preferred is either Diet Coke or Diet to drink several pots of coffee when I was liked that Earl Grey tea, except Capt. tree Ilex paraguarensis or Yerba Mate. Mountain Dew. If you include hot chocolate, on graveyard (7 pm - 7 am) shift. Our main Picard Cracker Barrel’s hot tea is Earl It is consumed primarily in Argentina, I do occasional of that too, but am diabetic. job during that shift was to stay awake. Our Grey, and we do sell a lot of it.” Uruguay, Paraguay and Southern I did try Jolt once, but that was out of secondary job was to run a few computer Brazil. my league; never again. I think I have an jobs and the daily back-ups. It took about Derek Sauls of the USS Joan of Arc addiction to carbonated beverages is part a half hour, tops.” For another, caffeine is stated, “I actually bought some Earl As we step forward into the Star Trek of the reason I go for these two, and I have necessary for the survival of other people. Grey once, steeped it and tried to like it future, we can get some more insight never liked the fruit pops, except for grape. Joseph Sare of the Shuttle Sinclair - honestly. UGH! It reminds me of when on caffeine. We all know about Jean- I’ll do Pepsi, but not if a Coke is available. I says, “Well, seeing how I’m in the Law I accidentally got steel shavings in my Luc Picard’s vice (Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.). start in the morning and go all day; doesn’t Enforcement profession on midnights.... I mouth. I can’t abide the stuff. Sorry Deanna Troi had to have her chocolate: matter to me. I can polish off a pair of two might accidentally shoot the good guy if Jean-Luc, I gave it my best shot!” her favorite was the Ktarian chocolate liters in a day, if I let myself.” I’m too tired!” puff. Coffee was programmed into the So, caffeine in its various forms food units of Kirk’s Enterprise. Coffee Lucy Ferron of the USS Haise Caffeine has a history with Fleet as well. helps Fleeters move smoothly. As was also Benjamin Sisko’s favorite responded, “I’ve drunk Coca-Cola since Mandi Livingston of the USS Rutledge a respondent from the USS Rogue beverage, and he always drank it infancy and believe that it flows through said, “Every IC since 1998, I get a picture Phoenix stated, “The USS Rogue black: Miles O’Brien drinks his black, my veins! I was allergic to milk from birth of me holding a Dr. Pepper. It’s become a Phoenix runs on caffeine.....those aren’t doublesweet, and never after noon. through much of childhood. My mother put bit of tradition!” dilithium crystals...they’re Folgers!” The even had their version Coca-Cola in my baby bottle many times. I of coffee, called raktajino. But when it guess they didn’t know any better in those Brad Pense, Commander of the Third Well, my glass of sweet tea is empty, comes to the 21st century STARFLEET, days. So I’m a life-long caffeine junkie.” Fleet, shared this story. “Dr. Pepper has and I need a refill. Please join me soon just how important is it? been the Official Drink of Region Three for the next installment: Chocolate and Several responded with interesting ways since VADM Bill Schwab was Regional STARFLEET. Inspired by a discussion on the of getting the caffeine into their systems. Coordinator back in the early 90’s when he STARFLEET list and a suggestion by For example, Brenda Bell of the USS Joan started the tradition that the Commanding Admiral Allyson Dyar, and armed with of Arc responded: “Coffee is consumed Officer of a newly commissioned R3 this history lesson and my trusty old with as much sugar and cream that I can chapter would have to serve Dr. Pepper to computer, I reached for my glass of fit into the cup after a jigger of Bailey’s all COs present at the commissioning. sweet tea and decided to find out. and a jigger of coffee (a jigger is about 2 ounces). The Bailey’s come from a long It was not until our Summit in 1998 that I posed these questions to my fellow line of Irishmen (and women) in my family. it was decided to turn the Official Drink of Fleeters. Most of my family had a nip Bailey’s before Region Three in to a fund raiser where coffee was even considered. folks could put money in to mason jars to vote on the Official Drink of Region

26 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 27 MONTHLY STATUS REPORT SUMMARIES Compiled By Commodore Dixie Halber

Region 1 members of other area ships. USS Jurassic USS Pride of Scotland USS Yeager NCC-3500 Hammersville, OH NCC-S8812 Louisville, KY NCC-61893 Bluefield, WV Shuttle Banshee USS Columbus The ship celebrated its 10th An away team enjoyed a British Preparations underway for an NCC-74916 Maryville, TN NCC-72401 Columbus, OH anniversary with dinner and a live dinner. An away team visited a Wolf upcoming convention. Crewmembers enjoyed gaming Crewmembers celebrated the amateur radio event. Collection preserve and adopted a timber wolf. night. An away team hiked in the ship’s 15th anniversary with a picnic. efforts for OCP and Stampede An away team enjoyed a trip to the USS Yorktown Great Smoky Mountains. Another An away team traveled to a local continue. Lap robe project East coast. Crewmembers collected NCC-1704-A Catawba, SC away team attended a baseball observatory. continues. An away team attended and donated phone cards to a local Crewmembers enjoyed a movie game. Crewmembers enjoyed in Boston. children’s hospital. An away team after the monthly meeting. An away gaming nights. USS Commonwealth volunteered at a local Irish festival. team went to a nearby amusement NCC-74670 Richmond, VA USS Kitty Hawk Donations to various charities park and had a wonderful time. Shuttle Essex Crewmembers participated in many NCC-1659 Raleigh, NC continue. NCC-72402/01 Newark, OH Academy classes. An away team Crewmembers enjoyed a month Crewmembers attended the regular attended a civil war reenactment off to relax. Crewmembers enjoyed USS Providence Region 2 monthly meeting. Crewmembers event. An away team enjoyed a a meeting and cookout. Plans NCC-71796 Cedar Grove, OH enjoyed a barbecue. movie outing. for fundraising and future events Crewmembers enjoyed the normal Shuttle King George underway. monthly meeting. NCC-78501/1Savannah, GA Shuttle Schweitzer USS Dark Wolf An away team attended a nearby NCC-51896/01 Westminster, MD NCC-75002 Kingsport, TN USS Lagrange USS Renegade convention. Crewmembers preparing for a Labor Crewmembers took some time to NCC-3916-B Cuyahoga Falls, OH NCC-2547 Youngstown, OH Day Parade. deal with school and life. An away Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s An away team attended a nearby Shuttle Victorious team enjoyed a movie out and a annual picnic. Plans for the convention. Plans underway for a NCC-40967 Clearwater, FL SS Bennu local fair. anniversary party are underway. movie marathon. Shuttlemembers enjoyed the NCC-SFR-119 Gatlinburg, TN monthly meeting. Crewmembers enjoyed movie USS Dominator USS Liberator USS Reprisal nights. An away team traveled to Las NCC-18076 Charleston, SC NCC-75008 Akron, OH NCC-1896 Fall Branch, TN SS Dark Silence Station Vegas. Collection efforts for OCP and Collection efforts for OCP continue. Crewmembers participated in the NCC-007 Florence, AL Stampede continue. An away team attended a nearby regular monthly meeting. An away team attended the Region SS Nikola Tesla convention. 2 Summit. Plans for an upcoming NCC-SS005 Puryear, TN USS Gallifrey USS Richmond Renaissance faire are underway. An away team attended the IC. NCC-81631 Elyria, OH USS MAAT NCC-2003 Covington, VA Work for the annual Toys for Tots Crewmembers enjoyed sci-fi nights NCC-1794-A Virginia Beach, VA Crewmembers enjoyed a movie at USS Blackstar campaign has begun. and role playing events. The ship Plans for the anniversary party are the monthly meeting. NCC-75003 Miami, FL celebrated crewmembers birthdays. underway. An away team attended Crewmembers mourned the tragic USS Aeon Work on a haunted forest continues. the anniversary party of another USS Ronald E McNair loss of Chief Engineer Ben Feld. NCC-75022 Memphis, TN Work continues on the upcoming area chapter. An away team also NCC-61809 Columbia, SC An away team attended a nearby The crew celebrated the ship’s haunted forest. toured the Udvar-Hazy center of the Crewmembers took a month off convention. Plans for a Halloween anniversary. National Air and Space Museum. because of their busy schedules. party are underway. USS Hathor USS Alaric NCC-3063 Louisville, KY USS Maelstrom USS Rutledge USS Continuum NCC-503 Asheville, NC Work continues on a new ship NCC-74218 Tyner, NC NCC-74215 Ladson, SC NCC-71821 Milton, FL Crewmembers enjoyed gaming at website. An away team participated Crewmembers attended a An away team attended the IC. Crewmembers enjoyed dinner after the monthly meeting. Recycling in a memorial walk. promotional event sponsored by a Crewmembers continue to support the monthly meeting. efforts continue. local radio station. They were able to Operation Eagle. Fiction writing USS Heimdal promote the chapter on air. continues. USS Dark Phoenix USS Appomattox NCC-1793 Amherst, VA NCC-74920 Lucedale, FL NCC-75001 Appomattox, VA The ship sponsored the annual USS Nebula USS Star League Fundraising underway for a diabetes An away team toured the crew auction to raise money for NCC-61800 Newark, OH NCC-2101 N. Augusta, SC walk. Smithsonian Annex at Dulles Christmas charities. Crewmembers Recruitment efforts continue. Crewmembers enjoyed a Get Fit for Airport. The ship celebrated its 3rd enjoyed “Shrek Trek” night with mockup work continues. Duty Walk. The crew threw a party USS DaVinci anniversary. plenty of green treats. to welcome back to members from NCC-74671 Columbus, GA USS North Carolina various locations. A crewmembers Crewmembers enjoyed a quiet USS Asgard USS Hornet NCC-75019 Hickory, NC flew emergency supplies to month. Plans underway for the NCC-72402 Lancaster, OH NCC-1714-D Charlotte, NC Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly hurricane victims. upcoming months. An away team An away team attended a nearby The crew celebrated has a sweet meeting. Plans for a Halloween attended a viewing of 2 convention. Crewmembers attended 16 birthday party for one of their party and other future events are USS Star Runner presented by the director of the a Renaissance faire. members. Crewmembers enjoyed a underway. NCC-74222 Greer, SC film. Crewmembers enjoyed the local Greek festival. An away team An away team attended a nearby annual good bye summer cookout. USS Athena enjoyed a dinner event. USS Ohio convention. Recruitment efforts continue. NCC-51896 Reston, VA NCC-75007 Barberton, OH Crewmembers enjoyed a USS Indiana Crewmembers answered phone at USS Starward Fury USS Drakenfire and Tranya gathering. An away team NCC-79158 Indianapolis, IN a public television telethon. An away NCC-2122 Spring Lake, NC NCC-71822 Odenville, AL visited the National Zoo. Crewmembers hard at work on the team attended a local convention Crewmembers enjoyed a movie An away team enjoyed a shopping ship’s newsletter. and helped man a recruitment table. night. trip. The engineering department USS Bonaventure An away team enjoyed a laser began a sewing project. NCC-102-A Thaomasville, NC USS Jaguar tag event. Crewmembers helped USS Tycho An away team attended a local NCC-74750 Kingsport, TN administer amateur radio testing. NCC-59325 Toledo, OH USS Gasparilla convention. An away team attended a camping Crewmembers decorated the NCC-74400 Apollo Beach, FL weekend hosted by another area USS Pathfinder display case that the library where Krewemembers attended IC and USS Charleston chapter. NCC-2121 Lima, OH the ship meets. Adm Dave was given a lifetime NCC-71813 Charleston, SC Crewmembers helping out membership after over 26 years of Crewmembers enjoyed movie USS Jamestown STARFLEET’s membership USS Wasp service. An away team attended nights. A party was held to proof NCC-1843-D Newport News, VA processing team. Processing work NCC-1721 Shelbyville, KY a free day at a local museum and and print the crew manual. An Away teams attended meetings at for Seti@home continue. Crewmembers working on enjoyed the exhibits and the IMAX. away team traveled to a nearby several other area chapters. Plans redesigning the ship’s website. Work convention. Crewmembers enjoyed for the ship’s anniversary party are USS Powhatan on the newsletter continues. USS Guardian movie nights. underway. Collection efforts for OCP NCC-1967-A Chesapeake, VA NCC-26244 Cocoa, FL continue. Crewmembers celebrated Crewmembers helped clean the USS White Eagle Activities in August and September USS Chesapeake the ship’s 22nd anniversary with a ship’s adopted highway spot. An NCC-2302 Jacksonville, NC were delayed or cancelled due to NCC-1887 Glen Allen, VA dinner. away team attended the anniversary Collection efforts for soup labels hurricanes. 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USS Haise USS Wernher von Braun USS Panther City birthdays. The ship hosted a bowling USS Vanguard NCC-74664 Brandon, MS NCC-72069 Madison, AL NCC-74917 Benbrook, TX party. NCC-75026 Fillmore, CA Plans for an Observatory trip are Crewmembers enjoyed a movie The ship sponsored a sector moving Plans for upcoming activities are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed night. The ship sponsored its annual outing. USS Augusta Ada underway. a season premiere party for rocket day. NCC-55011 Campbell, CA Enterprise. An away team enjoyed a USS Palo Duro The ship sponsored Water Wars and USS William O Darby movie event. USS Yamato NCC-61914 Amarillo, TX the SiliCon Internet lounge. NCC-12474 Grand Terrance, CA NCC-71807 Gardendale, AL Crewmembers enjoyed a sci-fi night. Recruitment efforts continue. USS Hephaestus An away team attended the IC. USS Centurion Crewmembers attended the Region NCC-2004 Birmingham, AL Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s USS Rhyanna NCC-74801 Highland, CA 4 conference. Crewmembers relaxed after hosting 12th anniversary. NCC-1892 Marble Falls, TX Crewmembers gearing up for the IC. An away team enjoyed The ship donated tomato products fall activities. Recruitment efforts a movie outing. The hurricane to a local food pantry. Crewmembers continue. Community service efforts Region 5 curtailed activities. Region 3 celebrated the ship’s anniversary quite rewarding. with a party at a member’s home. SS Grey Wolf USS Khai Tam SS Freedom III USS Dragons Cub NCC-SFR-501 Boise, ID NCC-81000 Tallahassee, FL SS-001 Euless, TX USS SpiritWolf NCC-81003 Shafter, CA An away team attended a fair day. Crewmembers enjoyed a poker Crewmembers enjoyed a relaxing NCC-74300 Houston, TX Collection efforts for pop tops, Collection efforts for OCP continue. night. An away team helped clean month. Crewmembers gearing up Plans for the ship’s 6th anniversary KoolAid points nad Betty Crocker up a local trail. for the beginning of school and the party are underway. Recruitment Points continue. USS C M Russell upcoming holiday season. efforts continue. NCC-75285 Great Falls, MT USS Myrddin USS Eagle Collection efforts for OCP continue. NCC-72172 Dunedin, FL USS Ark Angel USS Tejas NCC-1719 Fremont, CA Regular meetings are being An away team attended a local NCC-1889 Georgetown, TX NCC-9756 Vernon, TX An away team attended a neaby planned. The ship will adopt another convention. The ship sponsored a baby showed An away team toured an historic convention. The ship held a family for the upcoming holidays. for a crewmembers. Fundraising theater. barbecue and potluck dinner. USS New Hope efforts continue. Crewmembers Recruitment efforts continue. USS Carson NCC-50335 Montgomery, AL enjoyed roleplaying events. USS Trinity River Collection efforts for OCP continue. NCC-0592-A Weiser, ID An away team attended the IC. NCC-6425 , TX Collection efforts for OCP continue. USS Aurora Vulcanus An away team attended the IC. USS Gallant USS Okatoma NCC-1888 Houston, TX The ship sponsored an event at NCC-4890 Fresno, CA USS Crusader NCC-74695 Colins, MS An away team attended the IC. a book store to celebrate Gene Crewmembers participated in the NCC-74711 Otis Orchards, WA Crewmembers enjoyed a joint Collection efforts for OCP continue. Roddenberry’s birthday. An away monthly meeting. Crewmembers enjoyed playing meeting with another area chapter. Crewmembers enjoyed a day at the team attended a local convention. pool when a trip to the beach was beach. Ship awards were given out. Recruitment efforts continue. USS Hells Fury rained out. Crewmembers enjoyed USS Paegan NCC-74304 Fresno, CA a comedy movie event. Plans for a NCC-1755 Lake Mary, FL USS Bethel USS Victory The ship welcomed aboard a back sale are underway as well as The ship sponsored a Hurricane NCC-74663 Justin, TX NCC-74208 San Antonio, TX Marine unit. plans for the ship’s 7th anniversary. Charlie barbecue. Crewmembers enjoyed a sector An away team attended the IC. movie outing. Crewmembers celebrated the USS Highroller USS Destiny USS Pleiades ship’s anniversary with a pool party. NCC-23104 Reno, NV NCC-97301 Salem, OR NCC-72388 Douglasville, GA USS Bexar Crewmembers participated in a An away team attended a Collection efforts for OCP continue. Crewmembers attended and NCC-71718 San Antonio, TX local festival. convention in California. A crewmember participated in the volunteered at a nearby convention. Crewmembers practiced for Crewmembers answered the ADA Walk America. Plans for upcoming events the upcoming Region 3 Darts phones at the MSA telethon. underway and the entire crew is tournament. Plans for upcoming Region 4 USS Rubicon excited about plans. events are underway. USS Northern Lights NCC-71816 West Richland, WA Shuttle Battle Born NCC-27001 Newark, CA Crewmembers participated in a USS Relentless USS Comanche NCC-23104/1 Carson City, NV The crew welcomed three benefit bike and car show. An away NCC-81001 Madison, FL NCC-71809 Weatherford, TX Recruitment efforts continue. prospective members during the team enjoyed a chili pepper festival. Crewmembers volunteered with An away team enjoyed a movie Charities are being discussed. General and Senior Staff meetings. An away team attended a baseball Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation event. Fundraising efforts continue. Engineers are hard at work Crewmembers watched Trekkies 2 game. The ship sponsored a Army and with a local motorcycle designing the ship. An away team at the monthly meeting. birthday party and geocache event. club. An away team enjoyed a USS Gunslinger participated in the MDA telethon. bowling night and a cookout. NCC-6019 El Paso, TX Another away team attended the USS Onizuka Crewmembers enjoyed an anime Region 4 conference. NCC-71815 Chico, CA Region 6 USS Republic night. An away team attended a nearby NCC-1371 Douglasville, GA SS Cascade Station convention. USS Czar ak Crewmembers Attended and USS Intangible NCC-SS003 Redding, CA NCC-1798-A Richfield, MN volunteered at a local convention. NCC-65421 Bryan, TX Plans underway for the end of the USS PeaceKeeper An away team attended the IC. The ship participated in a local The ship held a barbecue. summer barbecue. An away team NCC-73200 Visalia, CA Crewmembers answered the parade. attended the Region 4 conference. Crewmembers enjoyed barbecue phones at a public television USS Joan of Arc at the monthly meeting. Practice telethon. An away team enjoyed USS Spiritwalker NCC-73289 Corpus Christi, TX SS K Ehleyr for the November Poker and game a trip to a Renaissance festival. NCC-31097 Decatur, GA Plans for the ship’s 12th anniversary NCC-009 Las Vegas, NV night is underway. Crewmembers Crewmembers enjoyed a potluck Donations to a local animal shelter party underway. New ship t-shirts Crewmembers enjoyed movie enjoyed a movie night. An away meeting. continue. Crewmembers enjoyed were distributed to members. events and the monthly meeting. team attended the Region 4 Enterprise nights. An away team The ship hosted a successful conference. USS Fox River enjoyed a movie night. USS Laredo Region 4 conference. NCC-81002 Appleton, WI NCC-03 Laredo, TX USS S L heya Crewmembers enjoyed a pot luck USS Trident Away team enjoyed several outings. USS Angeles NCC-1601 Fresno, CA dinner with another area group that NCC-74692 Jensen Beach, FL NCC-71840 Los Angeles, CA Recruitment efforts are underway. is considering joining STARFLEET. Crewmembers attended the monthly USS Lone Star An away team attended the farewell meeting. NCC-73628 Lubbock, TX convention for James Doohan. USS Tikopai USS Imperium Crewmembers prepared and served Crewmembers welcomed Trek star NCC-1800 San Jose, CA NCC-2125 Fargo, ND USS Triumph dinner at a local Ronald McDonald Tim Russ and his family to their Crewmembers enjoyed a Star Crewmembers helped out at a NCC-26228 Dania, FL House. Crewmembers enjoyed monthly meeting. An away team Trek Movie night. The ship hosted public television pledge drive. Collection efforts for OCP continue. a movie night at a local drive-in. attended the Region 4 conference. a hospitality suite at a local Recycling efforts continue as well. Monthly gaming nights continue. convention. An away team enjoyed a USS Saint George September meeting was called on The ship held a fundraising garage USS Angelfire movie night. NCC-63541 St. Paul, MN account of a hurricane. sale. NCC-75025 Tolleson, CA Crewmembers continue to The ship held a luau and pool correspond online. party to celebrate crewmembers

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USS Thunderchild USS Avenger USS Osiris Region 12 meeting with a dinner out. Plans NCC-3122 Belle Fourche, WI NCC-1860 Linden, NJ NCC-3092 Bronx, NY underway for the ship’s anniversary Crewmembers participated in the An away team attended the IC. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie Shuttle Dragonstrike party and annual fundraiser. monthly meeting. Plans continue for next years 20th outing. The crew was wowed by the NCC-74305 Oswego, KS anniversary party. An away team beginning of a digital movie that a Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s USS Nomad attended Watkins Glen Weekend. new crewmember is making for the first annual crew picnic. Can food NCC-78500 St. Louis, MO Region 7 ship. drive collections continue. An away team attended a baseball USS Challenger game. ISS Lexington NCC-1676-D Toms River, NJ USS Prevailing Wind USS Allegiant NCC-1703-C West New York, NJ Recruitment efforts continue. Plans NCC-74667 Harrisburg, PA NCC-07 Lenexa, KS USS Phoenix The unit insignia patch development for fall activities are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed Space Day. Plans for the upcoming NCC-2155 Columbia, MO project continues. An away team Crewmembers enjoyed an end The ship held its annual picnic. Halloween banquet are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed Tactical attended the commissioning of of summer party. An away team Crewmembers enjoyed movie and Tuesdays. Crewmembers an area chapter. Crewmembers traveled to Las Vegas. USS Sovereign sandwich night. Plans underway for participated in a parade. celebrated the ship’s 12th NCC-75000 Philadelphia, PA the return of the intership banquet. anniversary. An away team enjoyed USS DeBraak Crewmembers enjoyed a barbecue The ship raised money for Juvenile USS Royal Sovereign a paintball event. NCC-63543 Dover, DE after the monthly meeting. An away Diabetes. NCC-72201 Leavenworth, KS An away team attended the regional team attended the Region 7 picnic. Crewmembers taking some well Shuttle Dauntless picnic. An away team attended the An away team traveled to New USS Bortas deserved R&R NCC-74214 Orange Park, FL Maryland Renaissance festival. York City to visit the Natural History NCC-74211 Urbana, IL The ship published its first Museum. Crewmembers enjoyed the USS Shawnee newsletter. Plans underway to start USS Dragon Star monthly meeting and pizza party. NCC-71802 Lenexa, KS the VRCP. NCC-52135 Walden, MD USS Starlord Crewmembers volunteered at light Plans underway for future events. Crewmembers enjoyed Enterprise NCC-74225 Aberdeen, NJ the night. USS Accord nights and gaming nights. Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s USS Thunderbird NCC-1842 Ithaca, NJ 5th anniversary. Crewmembers USS Celt NCC-71845 Oklahoma City, OK Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly USS Edinburgh enjoyed gaming nights. NCC-75018 Elkins, AR Crewmembers enjoyed a movie meal and a mission. A contest is NCC-77930 Glen Burnie, MD Crewmembers participated in the night. underway to design this year’s An away team traveled to Boston for USS Thor monthly meeting. Watkins Glen Weekend shirt. WorldCon. NCC-2549-A Baltimore, MD USS Titan Crewmembers enjoyed a minigolf Crewmembers are working on USS Claymore NCC-72303 Atchison, KS event. USS Flying Fox an update to the ship’s website. NCC-72292 Midwest City, OK Crewmembers prepared and NCC-3116 Bethlehem, PA Plans underway for the ship’s 15th Fundraising efforts by the cadets delivered meals for the homeless. USS Adamant Crewmembers enjoyed a tour of the anniversary. Fundraising efforts continue. The ship donated NCC-3029 Hadfield, PA Eastern State Penitentiary. An away continue. Halloween costumes to a local USS Titanic An away team attended a nearby team attended the IC. Plans for fall youth center and to area schools. NCC-75015 Lawton, OK convention. Crewmembers activities are underway. USS Triton Crewmembers enjoyed a cookout Recycling efforts continue. enjoyed a dinner and movie night. NCC-71819 Glen Burnie, MD and a movie night. The ship donated Crewmembers enjoyed the regional USS Highlander Crewmembers enjoyed Trek night goods to a local food pantry. Ships USS Umiak picnic. An away team toured a game NCC-10530 Randallstown, MD at the Captain’s quarters. The ship cadets working on mittens, hats NCC-3142 St. Louis, MO preserve. Crewmembers enjoyed Plans for upcoming fundraisers are sponsored a bake sale. and scarves for the warm the world Crewmembers attended a local a space exhibit at a local science underway. project. convention. museum. USS Inferno Region 9 USS Delta Clipper USS William Wallace USS Albany NCC-15202 Pittsburgh, PA NCC-72302 Atchison, KS NCC-2555 Jolin, MO NCC-587 Albany, NY Plans for a trip to Indiana for a USS Europe Recruitment efforts continue. Recruitment plans underway. Crewmembers enjoyed a mini golf convention are underway. NCC-74668 Lisbon, Portugal and lunch outing. An away team Crewmembers developed an USS Discovery attended a local baseball game. USS Justice enlisted officer’s guide and crew NCC-1308 St. Louis, MO Region 13 Collection for OCP continue. NCC-556 Florham Park, NJ manual. The awards program was Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly Crewmembers participated in local Crewmembers have begun their completed. meeting. An away team toured a Shuttle Aurora Scottish games. Crewmembers second video project. The ship is local winery. Crewmembers attended NCC-62004 Dearborn, MI volunteered at the MDA telethon. gearing up for paintball with William a barbecue held by another area Commissioning plans underway. Shatner. Region 10 chapter. Everyone hard at work for Crewmembers enjoyed a meeting USS Alpha Centauri the ship’s 20th anniversary. and Labor Day festivities. NCC-71812 Temple Hills, MD USS Malverne USS Crystal Star Crewmembers planning to attended NCC-2205 Upper Darby, PA NCC-1160 Eagle River, AK USS Firestorm Shuttle Sinclair the Maryland Renaissance Faire. Plans for fall and winter activities are Crewmembers enjoyed a summer NCC-36005 Ottawa, KS NCC-74209 Waterford, MI underway. Crewmembers attended a barbecue at the captain’s house. Crewmembers donated blood at a Work on the ship’s website USS Archer camping trip hosted by another area blood drive. The ship sponsored a continues. Plans underway for the NCC-1069 Mantua, NJ chapter. USS Majestic campout. commissioning ceremony. Plans Plans for fall events are underway. NCC-78601 Victoria, BC An away team attended a picnic underway for future activities. USS Matrix The ship sponsored a movie night. hosted by another area chapter. USS Ari NCC-72296 Laurel, MD A crewmembers continues to The ship sent goods overseas to its USS Banting NCC-1723 Buffalo, NY Plans for the ship’s 10th anniversary volunteer at a local food program. adopted unit in Iraq. NCC-17220 Guelph, ON An away team attended a county are underway. Crewmembers are Crewmembers enjoyed a video Crewmembers enjoyed a quiet fair. Crewmembers enjoyed the participating in a region wide writing night. USS Hexum month off. An away team attended monthly meeting. An away team project. NCC-2199 Belleville, IL a baseball game. Crewmembers traveled to the local zoo. Another USS Sol An away team traveled to Las enjoyed a dinner night. away team enjoyed a nearby USS Niagara NCC-1733 Ester, AK Vegas. The ship donated goods concert. NCC-75634 Cheektowaga, NY Crewmembers enjoyed a movie to the humane society and to the USS Empress Crewmembers enjoyed the annual night. A representative from Big Emergency Society for Hurricane NCC-15025-A Shelby Township, USS Ascension pool party. An away team attended a Brothers and Big Sisters gave a Assistance. MI NCC-2520 Allentown, PA convention in Ohio and in . presentation at the monthly meeting. Work on the crew handbook revision An away team attended a nearby USS Jeannette Maddox continues. The ship donated to convention. The ship sponsored a USS Northstar Region 11 NCC-14514 Witchita, KS the International Red Cross, the very successful Region 7 picnic. NCC-10462 Bronx, NY An away team attended an American Cancer Foundation and Crewmembers participated in the USS Southern Cross intercultural event. Plans are MDA. USS Asimov monthly meeting. NCC-1886 Harbord, Australia underway for the ship’s anniversary. NCC-1647 Paoli, PA Donation efforts continue. USS Hadfield Crewmembers took the summer off USS Marko Ramius NCC-75020 Georgetown, ON due. NCC-23103 Fayetteville, AR An away team attended the IC. Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly Crewmembers enjoyed a camping

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trip. The ship sponsored a charity USS Ares USS Hood Region 17 USS Omega Glory car wash. Crewmembers celebrated NCC-26291 Boston, MA NCC-1707 North Chelmsford, MA NCC-NCC-26917 Denver, CO the ship’s second anniversary. An The ship celebrated its 5th Crewmembers enjoyed the regional Shuttle Moontype Crewmembers completed Amateur away team visited a local train anniversary with a party featuring Lawn Olympics. Crewmembers NCC-74213/01 Fort Collins, CO radio training. Crewmembers museum. poker, trivia and great food. participated in local Highland games. Work on the shuttle newsletter enjoyed movie nights. Away team Crewmembers enjoyed a new continues. Plans to have it done enjoyed bike rides, geocaching and USS Parallax role playing game. Crewmembers USS Kasimar in large print, Braille and audio a trip to an amusement park. An NCC-74657 Livonia, MI enjoyed a bowling event that NCC-1784 Bangor, ME versions are underway. Plans for an away team enjoyed a caving trip. Recruitment efforts underway. members from all over the region Crewmembers enjoyed a lakeside upcoming convention are underway. Another away team took a trip to a attended. barbecue. An away team attended local zoo. USS Valkyrie the premier of a new fan movie. USS Alioth NCC-74658 Clawson, MI USS Atlantis Crewmembers participated in the NCC-72383 Orem, UT USS An away team participated in an NCC-71803 Litchfield, MA ship’s 15th annual campout over Crewmembers participated in a yard NCC-74915 Colorado Springs, CO MDA bike-a-thon. Plans for upcoming events are Labor Day weekend. The ship sale. The ship sponsored a family Crewmembers enjoyed a movie underway. sponsored a yard sale. picnic topped off with fireworks. night. USS White Star Crewmembers attended a concert NCC-71012 Ft. Gratiot, MI USS Avalon USS Nelson sponsored by the Red Cross. USS Pioneer Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s NCC-74914 Standish, ME NCC-74804 Northhampton, MA NCC-5280-D Westminster, CO annual cookout. Plans underway for The cadets raised money with a Crewmembers enjoyed the R15 lawn USS Anasazi Crewmembers enjoyed a movie the new Relay for Life. Plans also bottle drive. An away team attended Olympics. Plans for UFC underway. NCC-62001 Albuquerque, NM outing. Plans for the ship’s underway for the ship’s anniversary a local festival. Crewmembers Crewmembers enjoyed pizza and a The ship celebrated its 3rd anniversary party are underway. party. enjoyed the R15 Lawn Olympics. movie. anniversary with a party at a local The ship sponsored a camping trip. convention. Plans underway for this Collection efforts for OCP continue. USS Darwin USS O Bannon years Toys for Tots campaign. An away team enjoyed a picnic and Region 14 NCC-1166 Brockton, MA NCC-5372 Sanford, ME golfing. Crewmembers participated Crewmembers working on the Crewmembers enjoyed gaming USS Arc Royal in a laser tag event. USS Magellan upcoming UFC. nights. Plans underway for an NCC-63546 Colorado Springs, CO NCC-72014 Rouyn-Noranda, QC upcoming blood drive. An away team Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly USS Stormbringer An away team attended the IC. Work USS Endeavor attended the region’s lawn Olympics. meeting with gaming afterwards. An NCC-74213 Englewood, CO on chapter fiction continues. NCC-1716 Baltic, MA Crewmembers enjoyed the third away team traveled to Region 4 for Crewmembers enjoyed happy hour. An away team attended the Region annual Mini Golf Tournament. An their conference. An away team attended the Region 15 Law Olympics. The weather did away team attended a movie night. 4 conference in Las Vegas. Region 15 not dampen the fun. Crewmembers The ship held a yard sale. USS Mir enjoyed and board games at NCC-73281 Las Cruces, NM USS Wind Spirit SS Ian Fleming the monthly meeting. USS Omar Khayyam Crewmembers took a trip to the zoo. NCC-14110 Colorado Springs, CO NCC-SFR-1501 Newburyport, MA NCC-79001 Watertown, MA Crewmembers participated in the Crewmembers enjoyed a putt-putt Crewmembers attended the Region USS Galaxy An away team attended the region’s American Cancer Society’s Relay rematch. Because of the Water 15 Lawn Olympics. An away team NCC-70637 Springfield, MA lawn Olympics. for Life. An away team attended the Hazards encountered at the Putt- attended a Ghost Hunting at the Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly Region 4 Conference. Putt Golf tournament. An away team Lizzie Borden house which included meeting. Plans for future activities attended a hot air balloon festival. an overnight stay. Crewmembers are underway. Recruitment efforts enjoyed a Labor Day Weekend continue. campout.

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Convention attendees: When calling Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- 757-5850 http://www.starland.com/ McQuiston Dr., Marietta, GA Mar 16-20 Slanted Fedora - conventions for information, don’t 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ [email protected] 30064 Ph: 770-623-3496 http: - Beam me to…, New Orleans, call collect and don’t call too late [email protected] //www.atlantacomicon.com tickets@ Louisiana; Info: 4623 Aminda, in the evening (many organizers District of Columbia atlantacomicon.com Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: 913-441- list their home phone numbers). Feb 18-19 WonderCon, San 9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ When writing for information, it’s Francisco, California; Info: PO Box Dec 3-5 SMOFCon 22, Washington, Hawaii [email protected] frequently a good idea to include a 128458, San Diego, CA 92112-8458 District of Columbia; Info: 7113 Wayne self-addressed stamped envelope. Ph: 619-491-2475 http://www.comic- Dr., Annandale, VA 22003-1734 http: Mar 13-20 SuperTrek 3, Honolulu, Mar 20 Slanted Fedora, New Orleans, A worldwide listing can be viewed con.org/ [email protected] //www.seahunt.org/smofcon22/ Hawaii; Info: 10370 USA Today Way, Louisiana; Info: 4623 Aminda, online at: http://dactylmanor.org/ [email protected] Miramar, FL 33025 Ph: 866-456- Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: 913-441- fanboy Feb 18-19 Hollywood Collectors 1263 http://www.supertrek.com/ 9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ Show, Burbank, California; Info: Florida [email protected] [email protected] Convention Organizers: Please PO Box 5040, Spring Hill, Florida send the convention’s name, dates, 34611 Ph: 352-683-5110 http: Jan 9-16 Cruise Events, Ft. Idaho Maryland location, and contact information to //www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ Lauderdale, Florida; Info: 81 Blair Learn at 11604 King’s Arrow [email protected] Sharon Drive, Richboro, PA Mar 25-27 Anime Oasis, Feb 11-13 Farpoint, Hunt Valley, CT, Germantown, MD 20876 or to 18954 Ph: 800-695-5253 Boise, Idaho; Info: 420 9th Ave Maryland; Info: 6099 Hunt Club Road, [email protected]. Please Feb 18-20 , Van Nuys, http://www.cruiseevents.net/ North, Nampa, ID 83687 http: Elkridge, MD 2107 Ph: 410-579- allow a minimum of three months California; Info: PO Box 3021, North [email protected] Guests: //www.animeoasis.org/ creamyjere 1257 http://www.farpointcon.com/ time between your submission and Hollywood, CA 91609 Ph: 818-752- Peter Woodward [email protected] [email protected] Guests: the convention’s date. 3756 http://www.gallifreyone.com/ Jeffrey Combs, Tony Amendola, Bob [email protected] Guests: Jan 28-30 Florida Extravaganza, Illinois Bergen, Kathy Garver, Marc Okrand, Thank you to everyone who’s Nicholas Courtney Orlando, Florida; Info: PO Box 300546, Inge Heyer contributed information to the list. Fern Park, FL 32730-0546 Ph: 407- Feb 4-6 Winter War 32, Champaign, Special thanks to: Danielle Cormier, Feb 25-27 Corflu, San Francisco, 788-7469 http://www.fxshow.com/ Illinois; Info: PO Box 1012, St. May 27-30 Balticon 39, Baltimore, Kiran Lightpaw, Henna Laitio, Laura California; Info: PO Box 662, [email protected] Joseph, IL 61873 Ph: 217-469- Maryland; Info: PO Box 686, Inglis, Nick Post, Tony Tilton, Onelia Los Altos, CA 94023 http:// 9917 http://winterwar.prairienet.org/ Baltimore MD 21203-0686 Ph: 410- Herriot, Sheryll Townsend, Rebecca www.corflu.org/ [email protected] Feb 25-27 MegaCon, Orlando, [email protected] 563-2737 http://www.balticon.org/ Talbott, Peter Fallon, Dee Goff, Florida; Info: PO Box 1097, Safety [email protected] Philippa Chapman, Mary Kane, Mar 4-6 Potlatch 14, San Harbor, FL 34695 Ph: 727-796-5725 Feb 10-13 Capricon 25, Anthony Wynn, Robyn Winans, Francisco, California; Info: PO Box http://www.megaconvention.com/ Arlington Heights, Illinois; Info: Massachusetts Cindy Farone, Wendy Fillmore, 5328, Berkeley, CA 94705 http:// [email protected] PO Box 60085, , IL Guinevere Boyd, Steven Fredette, www.potlatch-sf.org/ info@potlatch- 60660 http://www.capricon.org/ Jan 14-16 Arisia 05, Boston, Ann Morris, David Kloempken, sf.org Mar 3-6 Sleuthfest, Fort Lauderdale, [email protected] Guests: James P. Massachusetts; Info: Building Greg Slade, Meredith Martini, David Florida; Info: PO Box 22475, Hogan, Shaenon K. Garrity 600, PMB 322, 1 Kendall Square, W. Crenshaw, Scott Liston, Anita Mar 11-13 Creation, Pasadena, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33335 Ph: Cambridge, MA 02139 http:// Schmelke, Chisholm Morris, William California; Info: 217 S. 954-581-8912 http://www.mwa- Apr 30-May 1 Hollywood Collectors www.arisia.org/ [email protected] Geradts, Mike Carroll, and Blaine Kenwood Street, Glendale, florida.org/sleuthfest.htm Show, Chicago, Illinois; Info: PO Kimball CA 91202 Ph: 818-409-0960 [email protected] Guests: Lisa Box 5040, Spring Hill, Florida Feb 18-20 Boskone 42, Boston, http://www.creationent.com/ Scottoline, Christopher Whitcomb 34611 Ph: 352-683-5110 http: Massachusetts; Info: PO Box 809, [email protected] //www.hollywoodcollectorshow.c Framingham, MA 01701-0809 Alabama Mar 6-13 Cruise Events, Miami, om/ [email protected] Guests: Val http://www.nesfa.org/boskone/ Mar 18-20 Wizard World Los Angeles, Florida; Info: 81 Sharon Drive, Kilmer, , Frank Gorshin, [email protected] Guests: Orson May 20-22 Mobicon, Mobile, Alabama; Los Angels, California; Info: 151 Richboro, PA 18954 Ph: 800-695- Catherine Bach, Mary Linda Scott Card, Alan Pollack, Mike Glyer, Info: PO Box 161632 Mobile, AL Wells Avenue, Congers, NY 10920 5253 http://www.cruiseevents.net/ Rapelye, Cindy Morgan, Melissa Urban Tapestry 36616 http://www.mobicon.org/ http://www.wizarduniverse.com/ [email protected] Guests: Jo Hunter, Karolyn Grimes, Larry president@.org Benefits: conventions/la.cfm Vic Dunlop, Bruce Baum, Stephen Thomas, Candace Kita, Darlene May 6-8 United Fan Con East, Make A Wish Foundation Austin Benefits: Bob Hope Tompkins, Scott L. Schwartz, Quincy, Massachusetts; Info: Mar 25-27 ConDor XII, San Hollywood USO at LAX, Nicole Samson Burke, Cammie King, 26 Darrell Dr, Randolph MA Arizona Diego, California; Info: PO Box Brown Charitable Foundation Sybil Danning, June Wilkinson, 02368-4810 Ph: 781-986-8735 15771, San Diego, CA 92175- Chanel Ryan, Robyn Douglass, http://www.unitedfancon.com/ May 6-8 LepreCon 31, Carefree, 5771 http://www.condorcon.org/ Mar 16-20 IAFA-26, Fort Lauderdale, Greg Evigan, Mark Goddard, Marta @unitedfancon.com Arizona; Info: PO Box 26665, [email protected] Florida; Info: PO Box 10416, Kristen, Ernie Hudson, Antonio Tempe, AZ 85285 Ph: 480-945- Blacksburg, VA 24062 http:// Fargas, Dobie Maxwell, Mike Myers, 6890 http://www.leprecon.org/ Apr 9-10 Alternative Press Expo, San www.iafa.org/ Guests: Rudy Rucker, Melissa Marin, Wilma Terry, Toni [email protected] Guests: Dave Francisco, California; Info: PO Box Damien Broderick, John Kessel, Galster, Tiffany Haarsma, Lauren Dec 27 , Dorman, Kevin J. Anderson, Bear 128458, San Diego, CA 92112-8458 Albert Goldbarth, Brian Aldiss Brennan, Debbie Radke, Melissa Livonia, Michigan; Info: 33228 West Burge, Sarah Clemens Ph: 619-491-2475 http://www.comic- Rigoni, Tiffany Madro 12 Mile Road PMB#286, Farmington con.org/ [email protected] Apr 9-16 Cruise Events, Ft. Hills, MI 48334 Ph: 248-426-8059 California Lauderdale, Florida; Info: 81 May 6-8 To Be CONtinued, http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/ Apr 23-24 Hollywood Collectors Sharon Drive, Richboro, PA Rosemont, Illinois; Info: PO Box [email protected] Dec 2-5 Gen Con So Cal, Show, Burbank, California; Info: 18954 Ph: 800-695-5253 1582, No. Riverside, IL 60546 Anaheim, California; Info: 120 PO Box 5040, Spring Hill, Florida http://www.cruiseevents.net/ http://www.2becontinued.com Jan 21-23 ConFusion 31, Troy, Lakeside Ave Suite #100, 34611 Ph: 352-683-5110 http: [email protected] Guests: [email protected] Guests: Michigan; Info: PO Box 8284, Seattle, WA, 98122 Ph: 206-957- //www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ Richard Hatch George R.R. Martin, Virginia Hey, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 http: 3976 http://www.gencon.com/ [email protected] Stephen Austin, Steve MacDonald //www.stilyagi.org/cons/2005/ [email protected] Georgia [email protected] Guests: May 27-29 FanimeCon, San Jose, Kentucky Derek Grime, Christian Ready, David Dec 4 San Jose Super Toy Show, California; Info: PO Box 8068, Jan 7-9 Gafilk, Atlanta, Georgia; G Hartwell, Kathryn Cramer, Steven San Jose, California; Info: 532 S. San Jose, CA 95155-8068 http:// Info: PO Box 702, Alpharetta, GA May 28-29 Wonderfest, Louisville, Brust, , Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128 www.fanime.com/ [email protected] 30009-0702 http://www.gafilk.org/ Kentucky; Info: PO Box 5757, http://www.timetunneltoys.com/ [email protected] Guests: Louisville, KY 40255-0757 http: Mar 31-Apr 3 AmberCon, , t o y s h o w . h t m l Jun 4-5 Creation, Burbank, California; Mich Sampson, Mary Crowell, Rand //www.wonderfest.com/ Michigan; Info: PO Box 4062, [email protected] Info: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Bellavia, Adam English Ann Arbor, MI 48106-4062 Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- Louisiana http://www.ambercon.com/ Jan 13-17 , San 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ Feb 11-13 , [email protected] Jose, California; Info: PMB #236, [email protected] Atlanta, Georgia; Info: 1361 Dec 5-12 Cruise Events, New 105 Serra Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 Fairbanks St., Atlanta, GA 30310 Orleans, Louisiana; Info: 81 Apr 22-24 Penguicon 3.0, http://www.furtherconfusion.org/ Colorado http://www.furryweekend.com/ furry Sharon Drive, Richboro, PA Novi, Michigan; Info: PO Box [email protected] [email protected] 18954 Ph: 800-695-5253 401302, Redford, MI 48240- Apr 29-May 1 Starfest, Denver, http://www.cruiseevents.net/ 9302 http://www.penguicon.org/ Jan 21 Creation, Burbank, California; Colorado; Info: PO Box 24955, Apr 16-17 Atlanta ComiCon, [email protected] Guests: [email protected] Info: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Denver, CO 80224-0955 Ph: 303- Atlanta, Georgia; Info: 2225 Rusty Wallace

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May 27-30 MediaWest*Con 25, New York Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Hidden Hollow Drive, Orem, Utah West Virginia Lansing, Michigan; Info: 200 E. Jolly R. Blackburn, Brian Jelke, Tom 84058 http://www.costume-con.org/ Thomas St., Lansing MI 48906- Jan 21-23 XVIII, Troy, New Purdom [email protected] Jan 21-23 Marscon, Williamsburg, 4047 http://members.aol.com/ York; Info: c/o Rensselaer Student West Virginia; Info: 117 Wichita M d i a W s t C o n / m w c . h t m Union, Attn: Cameron McLean, 110 Apr 22-24 Pittsburgh Comicon, Virginia Lane, Williamsburg VA 23188 [email protected] 8th Street, Troy, New York 12180 Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Info: 1002 http://www.marscon.net/ http://genericon.union.rpi.edu Graham Ave., Windber, PA 15963 Feb 18-20 11, [email protected] Minnesota [email protected] Ph: 814-467-4116 http://www.pittsbu Arlington, Virginia; Info: PO rghcomicon.com/ [email protected] Box 7064, Silver Spring, MD Wisconsin Feb 4-6 Supercon XII, Austin, Feb 25-27 NonCon V, Poughkeepsie, Benefits: Make A Wish 20907 http://www.katsucon.com/ Minnesota; Info: PO Box 6123, New York; Info: Nonhuman [email protected] Apr 8-10 Odyssey Con V, Minnehaha Station, Minneapolis, Student Organization, Box 3817, South Carolina Madison, Wisconsin; Info: MN 55406 http://www.supercon.info/ Vassar College, 124 Raymond Feb 25-27 SheVaCon 13, Roanoke, 901 Jenifer St., Madison, [email protected] Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12604- Apr 23 Annual NCSC Sectional Virginia; Info: PO Box 416, Verona, 53703 http://www.oddcon.org/ 3817 http://www.noncon.net/ Picnic, Blacksburg, South Carolina; VA 24482-0416 Ph: 540-248-4152 [email protected] Guests: Lois Feb 18-20 Con of the North, St. Paul, [email protected] Info: 1717 Oak St, Charlotte, NC http://shevacon.org/ Guests: Tim McMaster Bujold Minnesota; Info: PO Box 18096, 28269-4812 Ph: 704-598-2495 Hildebrandt, L.E. Modesitt Jr, Rikk Minneapolis, MN 55418 Ph: 651-698- Apr 7-10 World Horror Convention [email protected] Jacobs 8565 http://www.conofthenorth.com/ 2005, New York, New York; Australia [email protected] Info: PO Box 755, New York, Tennessee Apr 1-3 Technicon 22, Blacksburg, NY 10009 Ph: 718-443-8290 Virginia; Info: PO Box 256, Australian Capital Territory Mar 4-6 Marscon, Bloomington, http://www.whc2005.org/ Jan 14-16 XXX, Blacksburg, VA 24063-0256 Minnesota; Info: PO Box 21213, Egan [email protected] Guests: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Info: PO http://www.technicon.org/ Apr 22-24 Conflux, Canberra, MN 55121 Ph: 651-339-0397 http:// Harlan Ellison, Joe R. Lansdale, Box 23908, Chattanooga TN 37422- [email protected] Guests: Lois Australian Capital Territory; marscon.org/ [email protected] Jack Ketchum, Allen Koszowski, Tom 3908 http://www.chattacon.org/ McMaster Bujold Info: PO Box 903, Belconnen, Guests: Jeremy Bulloch, Richard Monteleone, Elizabeth Monteleone, [email protected] Guests: Larry ACT 2616 Ph: +61-2-6241- Herd, Timothy Zahn, Stephanie Stan Wiater, Linda Addison Niven, Chris Bunch, Charles Grant Apr 29-May 1 Malice Domestic, 3211 http://www.conflux.org.au Gannaway-Osborn, Luke Ski Arlington, Virginia; Info: PO Box [email protected] North Carolina Apr 1-3 MidSouthCon 23, 31137, Bethesda, MD 20824-1137 Apr 1-3 Minicon 40, Minneapolis, Memphis, Tennessee; Info: http://www.malicedomestic.org/ New South Wales Minnesota; Info: PO Box 8297, Lake Jan 1 NCSC Nearly New Year’s PO Box 11446, Memphis, TN Guests: Joan Hess, Carole Nelson Street Station Minneapolis, MN Party, Charlotte, North Carolina; 38111-0446 Ph: 901-274-7355 Douglas, H.R.F. Keating, Ellis Peters, Apr 29-May 1 Highlander 55408 http://www.mnstf.org/minicon/ Info: 1717 Oak St, Charlotte, NC http://www.midsouthcon.org/ Anne Reece DownUnder 6, Sydney, New [email protected] Guests: 28269-4812 Ph: 704-598-2495 info@.org Guests: South Wales; Info: PO Box 5310, Terry Pratchett, Jim Young [email protected] Benefits: Esther M. Friesner, Steve Hickman, Washington Manuka, ACT 2603, Australia http: Loaves & Fishes Food Bank Cullen Johnson, Bill Allen, Dr. Brett //www.hldu.org/ [email protected] Mississippi Bolen, M.M. Buckner, C. J. Cherryh, Jan 14-16 Rustycon 22, Seattle, Mar 11-13 Stellarcon 29, Barbara Christopher, Glen Cook, Washington; Info: PO Box 84291, South Australia Apr 4-6 CoastCon XXVIII, Biloxi, Greensboro, North Carolina; Lionel J. Crews PhD, Jane Fancher, Seattle, WA 98124-5591 http: Mississippi; Info: PO Box 1423, Info: 5701 Running Ridge Rd, Mitch Foust, Chris Hanther, Les //www.rustycon.com/ Apr 23 Terra Nova One, Adelaide, Biloxi, MS 39533 Ph: 228-435- Greensboro, NC 27407 Ph: 336- Johnson, E.E. Knight, Grant Kruger, South Australia; Info: PO Box 5217 http://www.coastcon.org/ 294-8041 http://www.stellarcon.org/ Lee Martindale, Jana G. Oliver, Feb 18-20 Radcon 4a, Pasco, 13419, Onehunga, Auckland, New @coastcon.org [email protected] Selina Rosen, Michael Sheard, Dr. Washington; Info: PMB# 162, 2527 Zealand Ph: +61 08 8396 2517 Amy H. Sturgis, Laura J. Underwood West Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, WA http://www.terra-novaevents.com/ Missouri May 27-29 , Durham, 99336-3126 http://www.radcon.org/ [email protected] Guests: North Carolina; Info: PO Box Apr 1-3 Middle Tenessee Anime [email protected] Connor Trinneer, John Billingsley, Feb 18-20 Visioncon, Springfield, 1383, Cary, NC 27512-1383 http: Convention 4.01b, Nashville, Missouri; Info: PO Box 1415, //www.animazement.org/ informatio Tennessee; Info: PO Box 290423, Mar 24-27 Norwescon 28, Seatac, Springfield, MO 65801-1415 Ph: 417- [email protected] Nashville, TN 37229-0423 http: Washington; Info: PO Box 68547, Victoria 886-7219 http://www.visioncon.net/ //mtac.animenashville.org/ Seattle WA 98168-0547 Ph: 206- [email protected] Guests: Gary Jun 3-5 ConCarolinas, Charlotte, 270-7850 http://www.norwescon.org/ Jan 20-23 Arcanacon XXIII, Bedell, Mary Capps, Fredd Gorham, North Carolina; Info: PO Box 9100, Texas [email protected] Guests: Melbourne, Victoria; Info: PO Box Mike Strain, Al Turner Charlotte, NC 28299-9100 http: Michael Bishop, John Howe, Suzette 181, Ashburton 3147 Ph: +61 //www.secfi.org/concarolinas/ Feb 4-6 OwlCon XXIV, Houston, Haden Elgin, Tom Doherty, Alan 0408 842 266 http://arcanacon.org/ Nebraska [email protected] Texas; Info: c/o Rice University, Dean Foster [email protected] Fast Warp MS 526, PO Box Apr 8-10 Willycon VII, Wayne, Ohio 1892, Houston, TX 77251- Apr 1-3 Raining Hollywood, Seattle, Mar 18-20 Lord of the Rings, Nebraska; Info: WillyCon 1892 http://www.owlcon.com/ Washington; Info: c/o Dream Logic Melbourne, Victoria; Info: 9 Registration, Student Center, Rm. Mar 18-20 Millennicon, Blue [email protected] Films, PO Box 45393, Tacoma, Rennison crt, Glen Waverley, 103, Attn: Ron Vick, 1111 Main Ash, Ohio; Info: 143 Schloss Ln., Washington 98445 Ph: 253-538- Victoria 3150, Australia Ph: +61 3 Street, Wayne, ND 68787 http: Dayton, OH 45418 Ph: 513-659- Feb 25-27 ConDFW IV, Richardson, 0883 http://www.geocities.com/ 9848 1068 [email protected] //wildcat.wsc.edu/clubs/sfclub/ 2258 http://www.millennicon.org/ Texas; Info: 2183 Buckingham Road r a i n i n g h o l l y w o o d / Benefits: Royal Childrens Hospital text_site/willycon/ [email protected] [email protected] Guests: David #282, Richardson, TX 75081 http: [email protected] Guests: Guests: Julie E. Czerneda, AB Word, Drake, Tom Smith //www..org/ [email protected] David Carradine, Gary Conway, Don Mar 26-29 Conquest, Melbourne, Rodney Ruff Guests: Steven K. Z. Brust, David Marshall, Don Matheson, Deanna Victoria; Info: Suite 42, 85 Grattan Apr 16 Small Press and Alternative Cherry, C. Dean Anderson, Jayme Lund, Heather Young, Stefan St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053 http: Nevada Comics Expo, Columbus, Ohio; Info: Blaschke, Rachel Caine, Lillian Arngrim, June Lockhart, , //www.conquest.asn.au/ enquiries PO Box 20550 Columbus OH 43220 Stewart Carl, Cat Conrad, Bill Crider, , , @conquest.asn.au Dec 3-5 Klingon Feast, Las http://www.backporchcomics.com/ Scott A. Cupp, P.N. Elrod, Rhonda Mark Goddard, Bob May, Michael Vegas, Nevada; Info: 165 Horizon space.htm [email protected] Eudaly, Brad Sinor, Victory, Martha Jai White, Richard Kiel, Russell Western Australia View Dr., Henderson, NV 89015 Wells Johnson, Dick Durock, Felix Silla, http://www.klingonfeast.org/ May 27-29 Marcon 40, Columbus, Maud Adams, Lisa Loring, Kevin Mar 24-28 SwanCon XXX, Perth, [email protected] Ohio; Info: PO Box 141414, Columbus, Apr 7-10 AggieCon 36, College Hagen, Jackson Bostwick, Cindy Western Australia; Info: GPO OH 43214 http://www.marcon.org/ Station, Texas; Info: c/o Cepheid Morgan, Shannon McRandle, Mike Box G429, Perth WA 6841, New Jersey [email protected] Variable (958460), PO Box 5688, Quinn, France Nuyen, Kim Darby, Australia http://www.swancon.com/ College Station TX 77844 Ph: 979- Mako [email protected] Jan 7-9 Slanted Fedora, Newark, Pennsylvania 268-3068 http://aggiecon.tamu.edu/ Guests: , MaryAnn New Jersey; Info: 4623 Aminda, [email protected] Apr 8-10 Sakura Con, Seattle, Harris, Grant Watson, Anna Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: 913-441- Dec 10-12 PhilCon, Philadelphia, Washington; Info: 800 5th Ave, Hepworth, Simono 9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ Pennsylvania; Info: PO Box Utah Box 142, Seattle, WA 98104 http: [email protected] 3, Oreland, PA 19075 http: //sakuracon.org/ //www.philcon.org/ [email protected] Apr 29-May 2 CostumeCon 23, Guests: Brian W. Aldiss, Joe DeVito, Ogden, Utah; Info: 289 West

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Canada Germany Feb 11-13 SFBall, Bournemouth, Apr 1-3 Creation, London, England; Coventry, West Midlands, England, England; Info: Flat 3, “Blighwood”, Info: 217 S. Kenwood Street, CV3 5GL Ph: +44 02476 503113 Dec 11-12 German City Con, 57 Surrey Road, Poole, Dorset, Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- http://www.theofficialleonardnimoy Nuremberg, ; Info: Ute Schuh BH12 1HF http://www.sfball.com/ 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ fanclub.com/conventionpage.html Mar 26 TransformersCon, Toronto, & Ulrike Hartmann, Albrecht- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Benefits: Ontario; Info: 87 Hadeland Avenue Duerer-Strasse 58, 90513 Zirndorf, Cystic Fibrosis trust & Dogs Trust Hamilton ON L9C 6X8 http: Germany Ph: +49 911 96587058 Feb 25-27 Redemption, Hinckley, Apr 9-10 Star One, Bedfordshire, //www.transformerscon.com/ http://www.germancitycon.de England; Info: 26 King’s Meadow England; Info: 10th Planet, 36 Apr 29-May 1 Creation, London, [email protected] Guests: [email protected] Guests: View, Wetherby, LS22 7FX, Vicarage Field, Barking. Essex. England; Info: 217 S. Kenwood Street, , Joe Ng, Alex Milne, Rob Michael Greenburg UK Ph: +07 956 440702 http: IG11 8DQ. Ph: +44 020 8591 5357 Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- Ruffolo, Adam Patyk, James //www.smof.com/redemption/ Guests: Paul Darrow, Steven Pacey, 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ McDonough [email protected] Benefits: Michael Keating [email protected] United Kingdom The National Asthma Campaign & Apr 1-3 Filk Ontario 15, , The Woodland Trust Apr 15-17 Autographmania, Scotland Ontario; Info: 98-145 Rice England Manchester, England; Info: PO Box Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L9C 6R3, Mar 18-20 Autographmania, 2102, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 Apr 29-May 1 Hush, Aberdeen, Canada http://www.filkontario.ca/ Jan 14-16 Wolf Events, London, Manchester, England; Info: PO Box 7YA, United Kingdom Ph: +44 1268 Scotland; Info: 14 Silverburn [email protected] Guests: Steve England; Info: PO Box 1419, Slough 2102, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 691 685 http://www.autographmani Place, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Macdonald, Judith Hayman, Carla PDO, SL2 5WJ Ph: +44 01753 771 7YA, United Kingdom Ph: +44 1268 a.co.uk/ [email protected] Scotland, AB23 8DE http:// Ulbrich 078 http://www.wolfevents.com/ 691 685 http://www.autographman k Guests: Mercedes McNab, Robia www.phoenix-events-scotland.co.uk/ [email protected] Guests: Ellen ia.co.uk/ [email protected]. LaMorte hushinfo@phoenix-events- Muth uk Guests: Michael Hurst, Danielle scotland.co.uk Benefits: Cash for Cormack, Joel Tobeck, Robert Apr 15-17 OLNFC 2, Warwickshire, Kids Trebor England; Info: 22 Purefoy Rd,

STARFLEET ANNOUNCEMENTS Compiled By Robin Smith • Announcements Coordinator

2004.10.08 : Mike Smith, Regional that the Graduate School of 2004.09.13 : Lieutenant General 2004.09.06 : General Scott A. Akers, 2004.08.20 : Admiral Johnathan Coordinator and 2004 R7 Conference XenoAnthropology is now online at Mark H. Anbinder, Vice Commander - Starfleet Academy Commandant, Simmons, Region 17 Coordinator Vice Chair, ([email protected]) http://u.s.s.avalon.tripod.com/gsxa/ STARFLEET, ([email protected]) ([email protected]) announced ([email protected]) announced announced the Region 7 Conference, index.html. announced that Trey Isquith has that the Flag Officers School is that the Region 17 Recruitment Tools November 5-7. been appointed the new International temporarily closed. are now online at http://www.region- 2004.09.20 : General Scott A. Akers, Charities Coordinator. 17.org/recruiting.htm for use by all 2004.10.02 : Rear Admiral Joseph P. Starfleet Academy Commandant, 2004.09.03 : Claire Halber, STARFLEET members. Hoolihan, Correspondence Chapter ([email protected]) announced 2004.09.11 : Mike Smith, Region School of Accessibility Director, Operations Assistant Director, that the SFA Portal is temporarily 7 RC, ([email protected]) invites us ([email protected]) announced 2004.08.18 : General Scott A. Akers, ([email protected]) announced offline. all to the 2004 STARFLEET Region the opening of the Cadet School of Starfleet Academy Commandant, that the Correy website, http: 7 Conference/2004 7th Brigade Accessibility. ([email protected]) announced //users.erols.com/joehooli/correy, is 2004.09.17 : Brigadier General Muster, November 5-7. that Lt. Commander Brandy Hallman now new and improved. Joost “Excalibur” Ueffing, Chief 2004.09.01 : RAdm. Wendy has been appointed the Director of of Operations,([email protected]) 2004.09.10 : General Scott A. Akers, Fillmore, Region 4 2004 Conference the new Internet School of Online 2004.10.02 : RAdm. Jerry Tien, announced that until after the week Office of Fleet Historian Director, Coordinator, ([email protected]), Chat. Shuttle Operations Command of October 11th, all Operations ([email protected]) announced reminds us of the approaching Director, ([email protected]) announced duties will be handled by Vice Chief that CQ #67 has been added to the deadlines for the Region 4 2004.08.18 : General Scott A. Akers, the launching of the Shuttle of Ops, Chrissy Killian (chrissy.killian Online CQ Archive. Conference. Starfleet Academy Commandant, Dauntless. @comcast.net). ([email protected]) announced 2004.09.07 : RAdm. Wendy Fillmore, 2004.08.29 : Vice Admiral Greg that Brigadier Kyle J. Wolf has been 2004.10.01 : David E. Klingman, 2004.09.17 : Vice Admiral Greg R4 ‘04 Conference Coordinator, Trotter, STARFLEET Election appointed the new Director of the Commodore, Flag Officer Trotter, STARFLEET Election ([email protected]) provides yet Coordinator, ([email protected]) College of Temporal Physics. School Course Director, Coordinator, ([email protected]) another R4 Conference update. announced that the ballots for ([email protected]) announced announces that he will be out of the the election for Commander, 2004.08.15 Admiral Kurt Roithinger, that he will be stepping down as office for a few days and reminds us 2004.09.07 : Angel Avery, 2004 R7 STARFLEET are now in the mail. Officer’s Command College Director, Course Director effective January that missing ballot requests may be Conference Chair, ([email protected]) ([email protected]) announced that 1, 2005. sent to [email protected]. provides an update on the Region 7 2004.08.28 : Monika the new OCC is now available at Conference. Reinholz, KWA Co-Director, http://academy.sfi.org/courses/occ/. 2004.10.01 : David E. Klingman, 2004.09.17 : RAdm. Wendy Fillmore, ([email protected]) Commodore, Flag Officer R4 ‘04 Conference Coordinator, 2004.09.06 : Commodore David announced that the KWA site 2004.08.15 : RAdm. Wendy School Course Director, ([email protected]) reminds us of the E. Klingman, Flag Officer School is now up and running at http: Fillmore, Region 4 2004 Conference ([email protected]) encourages upcoming Region 4 Conference. Director, ([email protected]) //www.geocities.com/lady_yaraina_ Coordinator, ([email protected]) us to review the myriad of documents announced that the Flag Officer’s witch/honorpage.html. provides an update on the Region 4 available to members so that we may 2004.09.17 : LtCmdr. Scott Smith, School is now reopened. Conference. better understand how STARFLEET School of Security Director, (Gregg 2004.08.28 : Commander Ann Marie is run. [email protected]) announced 2004.09.06 : RAdm. Wendy Arnold, Delta Quadrant College the reopening of the SFA School of Fillmore, Region 4 2004 Conference Director, ([email protected]) 2004.09.28 : General Scott A. Akers, Security. Coordinator, ([email protected]), announced that the Delta Quadrant Starfleet Academy Commandant, provided the latest information on College is now online at http: ([email protected]) announced the Region 4 Conference. //home.comcast.net/~deltaquad/ index.htm.

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Chief of Staff Director of Promotions: Awards Director COMMANDER, Allyson M. W. Dyar Deb Malotte Liz Woolf STARFLEET: 1209 SE 89th Ave. 3212 Mark Circle 31 Front Street Portland, OR 97216-1715 Independence, MO 64055 Chatham, NJ 07928-2016 Mike Malotte [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 3212 Mark Circle, Independence, MO 64055 Director of Personnel Inspector General Quartermaster [email protected] Ben Redding Robb Jackson Pat Spillers 2917 Heritage Way 354 Lexington St. 2145 Cherry Blossom Dr., Sevierville, TN 37876 Watertown, MA 02472 Schertz, TX 78154-3068 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE OF THE VICE-COMMANDER, STARFLEET

Chief of Staff International Charities Accessibility Resource Director, Cadet Division Director, Comm. Div. VICE-COMMANDER, J.C. Cohen Coordinator Coordinator Robin Van Cleave Dave Blaser STARFLEET: 412 Winston Court #1 Trey Isquith PO3 Claire Halber 8256 Moffett 260 Guelph St Box 74072 Ithaca, NY 14850 PO Box #463 1017 Old Ford Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Georgetown Ontario Mark H. Anbinder [email protected] Standish, ME. 04084 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 [email protected] L7G 5L1 CANADA 106 Park Lane [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ithaca NY 14850-6310 Commandant, SFMC Director, Engineering Div. Wade Olson Overseas Coupon FDP Program Director David Lockwood Morale & Birthday Officer [email protected] Rt 3 Box 626 Program East: Becky Thane VACANT 1825 NE 49th St Jimmy Whatley Madison, FL 32340-9513 5818 Stream Pond Court Kansas City, MO 64118 176 County Rd 606 [email protected] Centreville, VA 20120 Deputy Director, FDP [email protected] Hanceville AL 35077 [email protected] Wade Hoover [email protected] Director, Diplomatic Corps 312 W 5th St Director, Medical Division Jeffery Higdon Overseas Coupon Emporia, KS 66801 David Miller, M.D. 2803 Ridgeway Avenue Program West: [email protected] 16572 Manchester Rd #220 Rockford, IL 61101-4256 Edward Allen III Wildwood, MO 63040 [email protected] P.O. Box 104794 Director, Chaplains/Couns. [email protected] Jefferson City, MO 65110 Dennis Rayburn [email protected] 121 South McDonald Director, Sciences Div. Puryear, TN 38251 Richard Heim [email protected] PO Box 2072 Asheville NC 28802 [email protected] STARFLEET OPERATIONS

Vice Chief, Operations Correspondence Chapters Chapter Care Program: CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, Chrissy Killian Michelle Fanelli Kandyleigh Provencher STARFLEET: P O Box 712 P.O. Box 591874 408 Main Street Kingsburg CA 93631 Houston, TX 77259-1874 Springvale, ME 04083 Joost Ueffing [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 207-96 Highfield Park Drive Dartmouth, NS, Canada B3A-4W4 [email protected]

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Vice Commandant - Instruction Deputy Commandant - Internat. Assistant Commandant, Admin. Scholarships Coordinator COMMANDANT, Carol Thompson Dave Blaser J.C. Cohen Wendy Fillmore STARFLEET ACADEMY: PO Box 135 74072-260 Guelph Street 412 Winston Court #1 6770 E. Judson Avenue Ester, AK 99725-0135 Georgetown, Ontario 0 L7G Ithaca, NY 14850 Las Vegas, NV 89156 Scott A. Akers [email protected] 5L1 [email protected] [email protected] 3024 139th Pl. SE CANADA Bothell, WA 98012 [email protected] [email protected] STARFLEET SHUTTLE OPERATIONS COMMAND

Vice Chief, ShOC Vice Chief, Publications Staff Assistant / Webmaster Dept. of Technical Services Director, ASDB STARFLEET SHUTTLE Jennifer Rosbury Johnathan Simmons William “Biff” Bassett Alex Rosenzweig David Lynch 246 San Luis St. SW 7024 E. Maplewood Place 2652 W. Hampden Ave. 980 Linwood Place 806 Beverly Drive OPERATIONS: Palm Bay, FL 32908 Englewood, CO 80111-4510 Englewood, CO. 80110 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Somerdale, NJ 08083-1908 Jerry Tien [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 45018 Cougar Circle Fremont, CA 94539 [email protected] STARFLEET COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Chief of Staff Vice Chief - Membership Proc. Database Administrator SFI Recruitment Coordinator Forms Director CHIEF OF COMPUTER Martin Lessem Robin Pillow Robin Smith Pete Mohney OPEN OPERATIONS, STARFLEET : 27 E. Central Ave. N-2 808 Franklin St 743 Campanello Way 1105 Oak Creek Tr Paoli, PA 19301 Lima, OH 45804-1624 Brentwood, CA 94513 Birmingham, AL 35215-1502 Mandi Livingston [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 102 Washington Drive Ladson, SC 29456 Vice Chief - Member Support Roster Coordinator Unassigned - Member Director Understrength Chapter Supp. Director of Special Projects [email protected] Bran Stimpson Michael Dugas Bran Stimpson Steven Bowers Larry Neigut 1120 Magnolia St. 3735 Teeple Ave. 1120 Magnolia St. 120 Highpoint Ave 304 Parkville Station Rd #105 Denver, CO 80220 Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 Denver, CO 80220 Weehawken, NJ 07087-5603 Mantua, NJ 08051 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STARFLEET FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT

Senior Vice Chief Vice Chief Financial Officer Loss Prevention Specialist Budget Specialist STARFLEET CHIEF Financial Officer Randy Norris Dee Rickard Currently Vacant FINANCIAL OFFICER: Tammy Willcox 3513 Amberwood Circle PO Box 30341 1909 Stillwood Lane Nashville, TN 37221-1381 Winston-Salem, NC 27130 Denby Potts Virginia Beach, VA 23456 [email protected] [email protected] 2912 Dublin Drive [email protected] Helena, AL 35080 [email protected]

STARFLEET REGIONAL COORDINATORS

REGION 1: Greg Franklin REGION 5: Nat Saenz REGION 10: Paul M. Reid REGION 14: Manon L. Belanger REGIONAL BREAKDOWNS 136 Hermosa Dr 2301 Rouchelle Lane 1050 Beverley Place 542 Regaudie Rouyn-Noranda Fall Branch, TN 37656 West Richland, WA 99353 Victoria, BC V8S 3Z8, Canada Quebec, J9X 3W6, Canada AVAILABLE AT: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] REGION 2: Danny Potts REGION 6: Michael Urvand REGION 11: Jennifer Yates REGION 15: Garrick Halverson http://www.sfi.org/html/ 2912 Dublin Drive 12400 Inglewood Ave. #4 PO Box 103 10 Williamson Ave. region.html Helena, AL 35080 Savage, MN 55378 Harbord, NSW 2096, Australia Newburyport, MA 01950 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] REGION 3: Brad Pense REGION 7: Mike Smith REGION 12: Wade Hoover REGION 17: Johnathan Simmons PO Box 1756 200 Hiawatha Blvd 1018 Lakeview 7024 E. Maplewood Pl. Coppell, TX 75019 Oakland, NJ 07436-3643 Emporia, KS 66801 Englewood, CO 80111 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] REGION 4: Ed Nowlin REGION 9: Isaque Fernandes REGION 13: Michael Dugas REGION 20:CURRENTLY PO Box 494781 Apartado 50263 3735 Teeple Ave VACANT Redding, CA 96049-4781 1700 Lisboa Ft. Gratiot, MI 48059 [email protected] Portugal, Europe [email protected] [email protected]

38 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 - ISSUE 125 39 A NEW PAGE IN THE STARFLEET WEDDING ALBUM! Photos by Mark H. Anbinder

Fleet friends shower the couple in bubbles (the traditional tossing of dilithium crystals at the happy couple was prohibited at the church.)

Joost Ueffing kissing his new bride Susan...

Ricky Bruckman and Joan Pierce smile nervously at the camera as they realize they’re the next in line to be married!

A nod to Joost’s Canadian heritage, the “Moose” groom’s cake! This couple knows how to make a cool getaway!

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