STARFLEET Communiqué Issue Number 155, Oct./Nov., 2009 A newsletter publication provided for members of STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. table of contents Jolly Old Commander, STARFLEET by FADM Sal Lizard 3 STARFLEET Communiqué The Second Banana Report, STARFLEET by VADM Dave Blaser 4 Number 155 Operations Report by RADM Jerry Tien 5 Computer Operations Report by COMM John Halliday 6 Publisher: Jonathan Lane Shakedown Operations Report by RADM Warren Price 6 Editor-in-Chief: Prasith Kim-Aun, DMD STARFLEET Quartermaster by ADM Pete Mohney 7 Content Editor: Jonathan Lane Making Star Trek’s Science Real in STARFLEET by RADM Richard Heim 8 Layout: Prasith Kim-Aun, DMD New Tools for Marketing and Recruitment by COMM Jonathan Lane 9 Front Cover: Layout by Jonathan Lane (left photo by Report from the Chief Financial Officer by COMM Michael Stein 11 Jon Lane and right photo courtesy of Sal Lizard) Academy News by ADM Peg Pellerin 12 Proof Readers: Jon Lane and Gary Hollifield, Jr. STARFLEET Short Story Contest Winner (1st Place): “The Horta” by CAPT Darlene Topp 13 Working “Extra” Hard in the Star Trek Movie by CPO Brian Nomi 15 Published by: Star Trek Online - An Exclusive CQ Interview 20 STARFLEET, Let’s Get Walter Koenig a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by CAPT John Schulte 22 The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. 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Page 2 Name: Sal Lizard Rank: Fleet Admiral Position: Commander, Starfleet 0103-02-724 Ship: USS Asgard NCC-72402 Region: 1, Ohio (USA) Commander, STARFLEET Jolly Old Commander, STARFLEET Honestly, sometimes I struggle with what to write in my Despite all of my characters, CQ article. I could easily contribute to the angst that is Santa is, by far, my favorite role. inherent in any organization as large as ours…another It’s also my most lucrative role, saga of “As the Fleet Turns.” But I’d rather not. Certainly, but my greatest satisfaction and unintentionally, I have done that and still continue to comes from the noticeable joy I suffer the consequences. And right now, it seems, the see in the faces of the children sometimes-turbulent discussion lists and weblogs (blogs) I meet and the appreciation of are fairly quiet. And so I am reluctant to chance an upset their parents. As an actor, I have of that observed and appreciated tranquility with any worked to learn how to become poorly-phrased statements about how well I think things Santa—to portray the character are going with regards to some of our STARFLEET as believably as possible and to programs and undertakings…especially when I consider present the character as truly that this edition of the Communiqué will be arriving to as I can to enrich the Christmas most members just before Christmas. Instead, I’m going experience for those I interact to share a little something about my real-life work outside with. As a result, many families of STARFLEET—my life first as an actor, and then as a have made me a part of their professional Santa. photographic history. And although I may never meet them again, I will be recalled as they show their Christmas pictures to their friends and relatives. What an honor! Looking at my schedule, I have about fifty planned visits and appearances this year have met me even comment on how Santa-like I am over a six-week period. I have been employed by the (or have become). I don’t hide that fact either. Actually, Picture People again this year for Christmas photos. I I celebrate it! I read somewhere that the secret to will be appearing in one parade, and I will be going to a changing yourself is visualization. If you want to lose lot of homes to visit with children. Much of my business weight, you have to visualize yourself as thinner. Want is made up of repeat customers and referrals, and every to win races? Visualize yourself crossing the finish line. year I get busier. Some of my visits are scheduled a I used to just don the suit and “play Santa” when asked, year in advance! And of course, I even keep the suit on and that provided me with some great experiences and for my entrance at Region 15’s Christmas party, where I rewards. But over the past decade, I have increasingly As many who’ve been in STARFLEET for a while are can assure you, the “naughtiness” is celebrated! studied Santa as much as possible and find myself aware, I used to work in the Information Technologies integrating what I learn more each year. Now I’m fields. Occupationally, I have worked as a programmer, Everyone knows that I look like Santa. And many who beginning to wonder, is this visualization morphing me? in system design, in communications, and in I’ll let you be the judge of that. Please, if you get web development. I have worked for myself an opportunity, check out my Santa website at and for large corporations, and I’ve held <http://genuinesanta.com> or my photo albums at management positions. But that ended shortly <http://genuinesanta.com/albums> and see why after the “dot-com bubble burst” that occurred I enjoy this role so much. around seven or eight years ago. After trying a few other jobs, I re-invented myself as an In closing, I know that there are many in actor and a stand-up comic. Since that time, I STARFLEET who don’t celebrate Christmas, have been in about three dozen independently and some may actually regard the Santa produced films and, more recently, a half-dozen character (or my resemblance of him) with union films. I am now a member of the Screen a certain level of disdain. But I truly wish Actors Guild and am already committed to 5 everyone the happiness and prosperity that so films next year! Since most of my films are many of you want to enjoy and share during my horror films, I have also started appearing at a busiest season! few conventions.