Issue 111 in This Issue: the Article Entitled "A Beginner's Guide to Temporal Physics" by Robert J
An Open Letter to the members of STARFLEET:
On January 11th 2005, we were contacted by Chris Halliday of Argent Games, regarding possible plagiarism in articles published in the STARFLEETCommuniqué during 2002 and 2003.
Immediately, we began an internal investigation researching the claims and studying the original material by Mr. Halliday and the Communiqué articles in question. Regretfully, it became painfully clear that Mr. Halliday's claims were true and that materials were taken from an in-development RPG game called Time War, which is being published this year.
Substantial portions of a series of columns on Time Travel & Temporal Investigations in Communiqué issues 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, and 118 were originally written by Chris Halliday, and not by the author on the byline, Robert (Robb) Jackson.
The articles in question were accepted and published in the Communiqué in good faith since the editors of the Communiqué at the time believed it to be original material. However, as the Communiqué is the official publication of STARFLEET, we are responsible for it's content.
As a reminder to all of STARFLEET, only original materials are acceptable for publication in the Communiqué. If you use another's work in your article, you must cite references and give proper credit to the original author. STARFLEET will not tolerate plagiarism.
On behalf of STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc., I want to apologize to Mr. Halliday and Argent Games for this incident.
I also want to thank him for his cooperation in this matter. He has been very cooperative with our requests and has been wonderful in his dealings with us. I have read his materials, and they are well documented, interesting, and thought provoking. If you are a fan of RPG's and Time Travel, you may want to check out Time War - Adventures in Eternity when it is published. You can find out more information at the Argent Games website - http://www.argentgames.com/ .
In Fellowship,
FAdm Mandi Livingston Commander, STARFLEET - [email protected]
Issue 111 In This Issue: The article entitled "A Beginner's Guide to Temporal Physics" by Robert J. Jackson on page 34 contains un-credited material written by Chris Halliday of Argent Games, who is the author of the Time War RPG. A ROYAL GATHERING IN REGION 1!
The 2002 Region 1 Summit was truly a gathering of Royalty as members from all of STARFLEET converged on Pidgeon Forge, TN to meet up with their frinds in Region 1. Turn to Page 20 to read all about it.
Above Left: A scene from the Opening ceremony. Above Right: The STARFLEET Flag is proudly displayed by members of the SFMC. Left: No, that is not James Doohan, but Bennu Station’s CO, Ben Redding. Right: Region 1 Awards Coordinator Victor Swindell.
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We all had a great time and when the weekend was over we had a hard time leaving so many of our friends and returning home. But we are looking forward to our next big adventure, and Zachary’s fi rst IC in San Jose CA. Greetings from STARFLEET well as served on the Regional level as a Carl brings many years of expertise to Headquarters and welcome to another Regional Chief of Staff. this important job. I have joked many 2002 STARFLEET issue of the Communique. I really do not times that Carl could sell Vulcans mood International Conference have a great deal to report on at this time Please welcome Admiral Allyson rings. I am quite confident that Carl August 1st through the 4th 2002 other than some changes ECAB and staff Dyar to the posting as Chief of Staff, will do a fantastic job as Fleet’s next STARFLEET will host its annual level. So lets get right into it. STARFLEET Quartermaster! gathering of members. This year’s IC will be held in San Jose CA at the Doubletree Region Seven Elects A New RC Hotel. Time is getting short so if you are As many of you know, Region Seven attending the event and have not made RC JC Cohen resigned a short time ago. your arrangements get ‘em made. For Senior VRC Ed Tunis stepped up and ran more information about the IC visit their the region during the regional election web site http://www.ic2002.org or email process. I would like to thank Ed for [email protected]. doing a great job and holding down the fort as it were. Deidre, Zachary and I are looking forward to seeing all of our old friends It is my honor to announce that former as well as meeting new ones this year in Region Seven Regional Coordinator and San Jose! Chief of STARFLEET Shuttle Operations Command Admiral Alex Rosenzweig A Final Word was chosen as the next Region Seven By the time you recieve this issue of Regional Coordinator. Alex will be the Communique STARFLEET’s 2002 missed on the EC but I have every election season will have started. This confi dence that Region Seven elected year’s Election Coordinator will be an experienced, well qualifi ed and level STARFLEET IG Robb Jackson. Robb headed offi cer to lead it. has set up the offi cial Election Mailing List and is moderator. He will also be Again, my congratulations and well the point of contact for any questions wishes to Alex. regarding the election. Chief Of STARFLEET Shuttle At the time of this writing I was sure of Operations Command only one contender and his slate, that As you can see from the announcement being my Vice Commander, STARFLEET about the new Region Seven RC, a new Mike Malotte. I can only say that I believe Chief of ShOC was needed. I spoke to in Mike’s ability to continue to properly Alex Rosenzweig extensively as well govern this organization so that it may as other members of the Executive continue to prosper. Committee about this. Having said that I urge each and every At this time please welcome former STARFLEET member to participate in CQ Editor and STARFLEET Chief of this important process. First, review all Staff Admiral Chris Wallace to the of the platform points. Make sure you STARFLEET Executive Committee understand them and if you don’t then as Chief of Shuttle Operations. Chris the second thing to do is ask questions. brings many years of experience in These questions may affect or change various duties to the table as an EC the focus of a platform point and that is member. I have faith that Chris will The return of the space anomaly last seen on TNG’s “Rascals”: Though what the process is all about, governing carry out his duties as ShOC Chief at reduced in size somewhat, Fleet Admiral Rickard still manages to inspect this organization as a member. The fi nal his usual 110%. the troops of the Gerber division. thing we should all do as STARFLEET Photo courtesy of John Adcock members is VOTE! My congratulations to Chris and I look forward to working with him at the EC As I said almost two years ago “Decisions level. STARFLEET Quartermaster Region One Summit are made by those who show up.”. So As you all know the offi ce of STARFLEET Recently the Rickard family traveled to please “show up” and let your voice be Chief Of Staff, STARFLEET Quartermaster was vacated by Laura Pigeon Forge Tennessee to attend the heard and your vote be cast. When Chris accepted the role of Chief Reardon late last year. I put out an all 2002 Region 1 Summit. Deidre, Zazchary of ShOC that left a hole in an area of my call for resumes and received very few. and I departed Friday morning for East staff that I use quite extensively - Chief One of those resumes stood out as the Tennessee and upon arrival we were of Staff. I gave it some thought and one perfect person for the job. greeted with open arms by friends from person came to mind pretty quickly. This Region 1 and three other regions. Thus person is a long time member and friend. Please welcome Carl Johnson, formerly began a great weekend of relaxing and She has been a member of the Executive the Region 12 Quartermaster to the enjoying the company of many friends Committee and Communications Staff as office of STARFLEET Quartermaster. while making new ones. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 3 TREASURER REPORT STARFLEET TREASURER REPORT – APRIL/MAY 2002 Commodore Tammy Willcox By Commodore Tammy Willcox • STARFLEET Treasurer STARFLEET Treasurer STARFLEET General Account - April 1st, 2002 through April 30th, 2002 One of the things I have been working on this past couple of months is getting Num Date Payee Category Amount Balance the STARFLEET Treasury website going and online. It is now ready for your 04/01/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 70.54 10,254.18 viewing pleasure and information at http: 04/02/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 526.00 10,780.18 //www.sfi.org/treasury. The STARFLEET 04/02/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 4.12 10,776.06 general account information will be updated every month. The fi les are coded and signed 04/08/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 196.00 10,972.06 to prevent alterations. This will help keep 1079 04/08/2002 Sanford Berenberg Membership Processing - 219.42 10,752.64 everyone updated on non-CQ months on the status of SFI’s treasury. Thanks to Kurt and 1080 04/08/2002 The Countywide News, Inc. CQ Expense : CQ Processing - 219.50 10,533.14 Mike for helping me with this project! 1081 04/08/2002 Postmaster CQ Expense : CQ Postage - 800.00 9,733.14 04/09/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 250.00 9,983.14 The 2001 Form 990 has been completed and fi led with the IRS. Thanks to Chris Wallace 04/09/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 56.00 10,039.14 for his assistance with the PDF form. 04/09/2002 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 10,020.15 We’re in excellent shape fi nancially. All the 04/24/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 703.00 10,723.15 bills are paid, we have money in the bank, 04/24/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 51.00 10,774.15 we have more than enough money to pay for the election, and the scholarship account 1082 04/28/2002 Sanford Berenberg Membership Processing - 219.57 10,554.58 will be able to handle any scholarships 1083 04/28/2002 Nationwide Print Solutions Membership Processing - 127.75 10,426.83 given out this year. It would be wonderful 1084 04/28/2002 Greg Trotter CQ Expense : CQ returns - 50.51 10,376.32 to say that we gave a scholarship award for each scholarship! Good luck to all the 04/30/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 25.34 10,350.98 applicants!
STARFLEET General Account - May 1st, 2002 through May 31st, 2002 I’d like to note that I am always available to Num Date Payee Category Amount Balance discuss any fi nancial issues any STARFLEET member may have concerning paying 05/02/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 48.30 10,302.68 for STARFLEET memberships, vouchers, 05/02/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 8.36 10,294.32 scholarship donations, chapter fi nances, etc. Please contact me if you need assistance or 05/07/2002 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 10,275.33 just have questions. 05/07/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 530.00 10,805.33 Reminders: International Members: 05/13/2002 Paypal.com Membership Processing 130.59 10,935.92 As I reported in the previous couple of CQs, 05/16/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 309.00 11,244.92 some international checks will be returned 05/16/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 647.00 11,891.92 to us unable to be deposited through the Federal Reserve, or they cost us $5.00 each 05/16/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 672.00 12,563.92 to deposit as they cannot go through the 05/16/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 690.00 13,253.92 federal reserve bank to be cashed and must go through a collection agency to be cashed. 05/16/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 664.00 13,917.92 If you are an international member, please try 05/17/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 37.00 13,954.92 to renew either via credit card through the 05/17/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 289.00 14,243.92 secure online site, or with an international money order as these will not generate any 05/21/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 14,238.92 fees. If you are unsure as to whether or not 05/21/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 14,233.92 your check or money order can be deposited, please contact me and give me the info 05/21/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 15.00 14,218.92 about your check or money order and we’ll 05/21/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 52.00 14,166.92 determine how to proceed. 05/22/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 14,161.92 Returned/Bounced Checks: 05/22/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 14,156.92 We are having several checks returned either 05/22/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 14,151.92 for insuffi cient funds or due to the check or money order unable to be deposited through 05/22/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 15.00 14,136.92 the Federal Reserve. Every time a check or 05/22/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 15.00 14,121.92 money order is returned, STARFLEET 05/22/2002 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 28.00 14,093.92 is charged $5.00. If you have a returned or bounced check, your STARFLEET 05/23/2002 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 13,618.92 membership will be placed on hold until you have repaid the original check/money Opening Date: 04/01/2002 Ending Date: 05/31/2002 Revenue above expenditures for order amount and the $5.00 fee. You will no Opening Balance: $10,324.72 Ending Balance: $13,618.92 above reporting period: $3,294.20 longer receive the CQ, be eligible to attend STARFLEET Academy, or be promoted until the issue has been resolved. In addition, if STARFLEET – Academy Checking: Academy – Savings: you are a chapter CO or XO, this places your chapter in jeopardy, as it is a requirement that Savings: Beginning Date: 3/30/2002 Balance (3/01/2002): $2,529.11 these offi cers have ACTIVE memberships. Beginning Balance: $2,913.47 Balance (4/30/2002): $2,531.31 Please make sure that when you send in money that you make sure that you have Balance (4/01/2002): $3,405.42 The Academy Savings Account that money in your account until it clears. Balance (5/31/2002): $3,405.42 Deposits/Credits: received $8.26 in interest. No Changes. PayPal Transfer +$500.00 As usual, I am always available for Tuitions +$187.00 Scholarship Account: questions, so please feel free to contact me at any time. You can reach me via email at Balance (4/01/2002): 3,833.64 treasurer@sfi .org. My mailing address is: Balance (5/31/2002): $3,833.64 Ending Date: 4/30/2002 Tammy Willcox Ending Balance: $3,600.47 No Changes. 4121 Stillwood Court Virginia Beach, VA 23456 PAGE 4 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 to be in the know. Know who the candidates are. Know who their teams are. Know what they stand for. Know what their platforms are. Know what amendments are up for vote and why. And, if you don’t understand a platform point, ask. If you aren’t sure of why that particular amendment is up for consideration, ask. If you’re not sure what someone means or is talking about, ask. If you want to know something specifi c, ask.
There will be many ways of fi nding out these things. There is an election list run by the Election Coordinator, STARFLEET Inspector General Robb Jackson. If you want to join, send an email to: I sit here writing this not long after returning Rosenzweig, DJ Allen, Tammy Willcox and The STARFLEET Marine Corps continues to grow [email protected] from Region 1 and a very fun summit. I wanted anyone else I missed who kept me up way too with new Marine Strike Groups being formed and sign up. There will be information available to take a moment and thank a number of people late
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The really nice thing about of installing MySQL, PHP and PHP-Nuke, there’s a new kid on the playground - PHP. similar to C or other such programming language. it is that it works on many different platforms, but I will give you one small insight now You will love it. from Apache on Linux to Microsoft’s Internet before you get started: the order you install PHP much like ASP and Java is a scripting Information Server on Windows NT and 2000. each of these applications is very important. language. Its name is described by the creators A few members of STARFLEET use PHP Always start with MySQL, followed by the as a “recursive acronym for ‘PHP: Hypertext already for their Web Sites, including people What’s absolutely the greatest thing about PHP- PHP Extensions fi nishing with PHP-Nuke. Preprocessor.’” But it’s not just any scripting like our own Greg Trotter; the CO of the ISS Nuke is that it’s completely free - everything you language. 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It’s not exactly an easy language; so I wouldn’t The PHP Resource Index can be found on the web Of course, you’ll need to get the PHP extensions That’s it for this month folks... see you in the recommend it to just any average person as at: http://php.resourceindex.com/ for your server (download it from http:// next CQ! THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 5 Remember That It Is Not Too Late To File If You Forgot Or Real Life Got In The Way!
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Celebrating 10 Years of continuous service to STARFLEET from April - June are the: Greetings Fellow Trekkers! 1047 Cottonwood Trl. to check. Benbrook, TX. 76126. • USS Astra (04/15/92), Things have been going along at a fair Here is a list of those chapters I am • USS Columbia (06/18/92), clip here in the Operations department. If you email directly please download MISSING MSRS from for the month • USS Imperium (04/20/92), We have commissioned three new the email form from our website (http: of March: • USS Khai Tam (04/04/92), chapters and processed approximately //www.sfi .org/ops/msr.txt). Chapters • USS Thunderchild (04/09/92) four changes of command since April. are also required to send MSR’s to • USS Normandy (R1) Since the last Communiqué I received their respective Regional Coordinator • USS Blackstar (R2) Celebrating 15 Years of continuous one more missing MSR’s from 2001; that and any other Regional Offi ce your RC • USS Khai Tam (R2) service to STARFLEET from April - leaves only fi fty-two missing from all of deems necessary. • USS Avenger (R7) June are the: 2001. Those CO’s with missing MSR’s • USS IDIC (R7) have been made aware of their missing Chapters are also required to send a • USS Thor (R7) • USS Hornet (06/02/87) and reports and it is still not too late to get copy of their MSR to correy@sfi .org if • USS Astra (R10) • USS Yeager (05/01/87). them in. they are a Correspondence Chapter, to • USS Roberta Bondar (R10) [email protected] if they are • USS Cydonia (R12) If your chapter is not listed above it Speaking of MSR’s, in March ELEVEN an Armed Services Chapter and/or • USS Royal Sovereign (R12). is very possible that your chapter’s chapters Failed to Report and in April to [email protected] if they commissioning dates are missing from NINETEEN have Failed to Report. Nine are taking advantage of our Chapter Here is a list of those chapters I am the membership database. Please let me Regions had 100% reporting in March Assistance program but that is all. MISSING MSRS from for the month know and I will add them and recognize and eight Regions had 100% reporting of April: your chapter. in April. Since February things have Please go over your distribution list begun to slip. MSR’s are required and and remove any addresses for Dennis • USS Columbus (R1), If a chapter wants their MSR to go to are not hard to do. On average they Rayburn ([email protected]), JC Cohen • USS Tristar (R1), the Chapter Summary Department of should take no more than fi ve minutes! ([email protected]) or any other • USS Blackstar (R2), the STARFLEET Communique it needs Come on CO’s/Reporting Offi cers let’s former DVC that you used to send it • USS Shadow Hawk (R2), to be sent to CQSummaries@sfi .org or get those MSR’s in! to. • USS Oberon (R4), U.S. mail it to: • USS Asimov (R7), You have three methods to choose MSR’s are due by the 5th of each month • USS IDIC (R7), Dixie Halber from when fi ling your MSR. Although and considered late from the 6th to the • USS Justice (R7), 8606 King George Rd. the preferred method is to use the 10th. When fi ling MSR’s electronically • USS Thor (R7), Evansville, IN 47725 Online MSR Reporting form (http: DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS. • USS Belgica (R9), //msr.sfi .org/) it is not required and • USS Roberta Bondar (R10), In closing please remember that you if you have had problems in the past Half the time they get scrambled in the • USS Arlington (R12), can always get the latest version of the do not feel that you have to use it. process. Just cut and paste the form • USS Cydonia (R12), Vessel Registry at http://www.sfi .org/ Please feel free to email your MSR into the body of an email message • USS Delta Clipper (R12), ops/vr.pdf. If you fi nd something that directly to [email protected] or and fi ll it out. If you send your report • USS Horizon (R12), needs changed in that please send an [email protected] or send it via electronically you will get an email back • USS Mystique (R12), email to me at ops@sfi .org. the U.S. Mail to me at: stating that I have received it. If after a • USS Nomad (R12), couple of days though, you don’t get • USS Sequoyah (R12), Mark A. Vinson such an email, please drop me a line • USS Titanic (R12).
MSR REPORTING – OPERATIONS BY THE NUMBERS: MARCH - APRIL COMMISSIONINGS AND CHANGES OF COMMAND
March 2002 MSR Reporting: The Operations department has commissioned R1 = 51 Chapters – 98% R6 = 4 Chapters – 100% R12 = 37 Chapters – 94.5% three chapters since March 01, 2002. R2 = 29 Chapters – 93% R7 = 32 Chapters – 90.6% R13 = 5 Chapters – 100% Region 2: R3 = 19 Chapters – 94.7% R9 = 2 Chapters – 100% R15 = 12 Chapters – 100% Region 13: R4 = 19 Chapters – 100% R10 = 5 Chapters – 60% R17 = 9 Chapters – 100% USS Gasparilla, NCC-74400 USS Hadfi eld, NCC-75020 R5 = 14 Chapters – 100% R11 = 1 Chapter – 100% R20 = 1 Chapter – 100% CO: FCpt. Michelle Muench CO: Fleet Captain Dave Blaser XO: Cmdr. James Muench XO: Lt. Colonel Matt Baillie TOTAL = 242 Chapters 231 Reported = 95.5%
April 2002 MSR Reporting: Region 14: USS Magellan, NCC-72014 R1 = 52 Chapters – 96% R6 = 5 Chapters – 100% R12 = 37 Chapters – 78% R2 = 28 Chapters – 93% R7 = 33 Chapters – 88% R13 = 5 Chapters – 100% CO: Capt. Manon Lessard-Belanger R3 = 18 Chapters – 100% R9 = 2 Chapters – 50% R15 = 12 Chapters – 100% XO: Col. Joost Ueffi ng R4 = 19 Chapters – 95% R10 = 5 Chapters – 80% R17 = 9 Chapters – 100% R5 = 13 Chapters – 100% R11 = 1 Chapter – 100% R20 = 1 Chapter – 100% Congratulations from all of us here at STARFLEET Headquarters to our latest Starships and crews! May all your journeys be memorable! TOTAL = 241 Chapters 222 Reported = 92%
PAGE 6 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 ANNUAL STARFLEET NEWSLETTER AWARDS Fleet Captain Dixie Halber Vice Chief Comm - Publications
It is that time once again, time for the annual STARFLEET newsletter I’d like to thank each of you who A word about forwarding orders. hope this will result in quicker delivery awards. The annual newsletter participated in the “Pick Greg’s Forwarding orders for publications times for our overseas members; I’d awards recognize the efforts of the Signature” contest in the last are only valid for a short time, not love to hear any comments about this. one of the hardest working groups Communique. Well, except for those a full year. It is very important that Drop me a line at comm@sfi .org. in STARFLEET, the newsletter of you who chose “greggie-poo.” you let Computer Operations know of editors. Putting out a club You are all quite fortunate that my any change in address to ensure you At the International Conference in San newsletter is a diffi cult job, from Communiqué editor won’t reveal get your Communiqué. If you move Jose, I’ll be reviewing the results of this obtaining submissions, to creating your names! and don’t tell us, after the forwarding test, and we’ll see if it is warranted to an interesting layout to fi nding just order expires, Starfl eet gets a change make this a permanent solution. the right picture. Now is the time Seriously, on to business - I’d like of address for you from the Post Offi ce to have those efforts rewarded. to give you a little insight into how -- for sixty cents per address. This can Now if any member -- from any country Gather up your best examples Communications runs. There’s really add up, guys. -- doesn’t get a CQ, let me know. Also, from the calendar year 2001 and probably no better place to start than if you routinely have problems getting send them to: with this publication! For a while now, all Communiqués have your Communiqué -- if it seems to been sent second-class, even overseas arrive much later than others in your Dixie Halber Specifically, I want to talk about CQs. But we’ve had some issues area, or something like that -- let us 8606 King George Rd. distribution of the Communiqué -- the with international delivery, mostly know that too. We’ll investigate and see Evansville IN, 47725 mailing process. We’ve been through that it takes a very long time for the what we can do to get your newsletter several different mailing methods over Communiqué to arrive sometimes. coming to you. About submissions: the years. None have been perfect, but I While a hardcopy submission feel that we’re getting closer and closer Overseas members pay $5 a year more Also, it is election season! Please, is preferred, an electronic to having a reliable, working system. than US members to cover the cost of everyone, take some time to talk submission will also be accepted. additional postage. However, that $5 to all the candidates, find out their If you can provide both hardcopy Most members received the surcharge hasn’t gone up in over a ideas for the organization, and get and electronic that would greatly Communiqué through Periodicals decade. We’ve had the challenges of involved! Even if you’ve never had aid me in judging. You may Class mail, also called “second class paying a 2002 postage bill with 1980’s much involvement in such things, I send CD or disk to the above mail.” This is the class of service used money. Sending the CQs second class can assure you that every candidate address. You may also contact by newspapers and magazines. It is was within budget, but the weeks or wants to hear from you -- they want to me at [email protected] to the least expensive way to send the months to deliver was not an acceptable know what you want out of Starfl eet, arrange transfer of the fi le. Please Communiqué, and it is more reliable delivery time frame. and they want you to know what they do not e-mail large attachments than third class “Standard” mail. can deliver. So get involved! without contacting me first. All So, with this issue of the Communiqué, entries should be received by June Second class mail gets us the ability to we’re trying something a little different. 30th. Awards will be presented at get the CQ out quickly and have some We are sending this CQ out through the International Conference in San forwarding service, like fi rst class mail, a mail consolidation service for all Jose in August. but at a much lower rate. members outside the US and Canada. I
How the HelpDesk works query to: Someone sends an email to the HelpDesk at [email protected] or uses the sfi.org [email protected] Greg Trotter webpage links to send in an email. 2733 N. 65th Terrace Immediately a response is sent back to Kansas City, KS 66104 that person, assigning that query a ticket By Fleet Captain Joan E. Pierce • HelpDesk Director number. This number is used for tracking answered right then and there. There’s usually lovely “StarFleet Academy” bumper sticker He has offered to key in the information so purposes. If you have a problem with your a two to three day turnaround on questions. was being replaced. He wanted to fi nd her a we can generate a ticket, get the required ticket, we’ll ask you for the ticket number Sometimes it takes longer because we have to new bumper sticker. (Nothing says love like information and then get it back to you. and we can track it that way. Since tickets dig up the requested information. Sometimes a StarFleet Academy bumper sticker!) Please include a SASE. get moved to different queues, knowing the it’s very quick. Questions come to the general number lets us go straight to it, instead of queue, which need to be referred to a specifi c Things that help us help you If you have a question about the browsing through all the queues. queue, like ShOC. Those get evaluated, and When you send in a ticket to the HelpDesk , HelpDesk, please feel free to email me at shunted to the proper queue where the folks please remember to include the following: helpdeskadmin@sfi .org. We really want Emails sent to the helpdesk@sfi .org addy who take care of the ShOC queue are notifi ed to get your problem resolved as quickly fall into the general HelpDesk queue. Tickets that a new ticket has come in. • Your name as we’d fi nd it in the database. and painlessly as possible. And …Thanks get evaluated by various criteria: Is this • Your SCC number, if you have one for using the HelpDesk! immediately answerable, is this something We’re not immune from spam at the • Clear statement of the question/problem. that belongs to a specifi c department, is HelpDesk. (Spam in this instance referring If you’re missing a CQ we need to know (In case you’re wondering, I did find this something that needs to be researched to unsolicited or advertising email as opposed which one. several sources for the gentleman looking and gotten back to. Most tickets get an to the luncheon meat.) We’ve had visits from • Specifi cally what we can help you with and for the StarFleet Academy bumper sticker email response back to the sender from the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, been how we can get back in touch with you. and I hope his wife is driving around with it HelpDesk, even if it’s along the lines of “I’m asked to do the Nigerian money laundering on her bumper proudly. Even if they aren’t not sure, I’m looking into it and will get back scam and gotten enough viruses to keep our You will have noted that most of this discussion members of STARFLEET, and not everyone to you with an answer.” physician happy. Some of the questions we has taken place around an electronic format. is who sends an email to the HelpDesk, it’s get are poignant, like the husband whose If you are not online (and we really do realize good PR for us, and heck, it made me feel Each question is read and, if possible, wife was sad that her old vehicle with its that not everyone is), you can postal mail your good that I could fi nd the info for him!) THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 7 FROM THE NEW SHOC CHIEF Admiral Chris “Tigger” Wallace Chief of Shuttle Operations Command, STARFLEET Greetings! With Admiral Rosenzweig’s election as Region 7 Coordinator, and with the advice and consent of the EC and ShOC staff, I have been appointed From Alex Rosenzweig: Shuttlecraft Magellan Joe Hoolihan. the Director of Shuttle Operations Region 14 - Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Command. Greetings all! Well, they say life is what Manon Lessard-Belanger, Commanding ADM Chris Wallace and FCAPT John Burt, happens when one is making other plans, my staffers in the Department of Technical Being baseball season, I shall use the and this is without a doubt true. It’s so true, Shuttlecraft Sol’s Fury Services, continue to do yeoman service following analogy - the face in the in fact, that I’m writing a column now that Region 17 - Colorado Springs, CO. as ASDB Director and Schematic Artist. Front Offi ce may have changed, but I didn’t expect to be writing for another 6 Charles Menter, Commanding Last issue, I introduced you to John’s the team on the fi eld is still leading the months. But here we are. schematics for the Osiris-class command series. The entire ShOC staff remains So Long, and Thanks for All the… cruiser. Currently, he and I are adapting in their current positions and no major Transitions I try to do this most issues, and this time will a design we found on the web to become policy changes shall be forthcoming Let me share with you all what happened. be a little special, as it’s the last time I’ll be the Andernach-class battlecruiser, and we’ll under my Directorship. My goals for As some of you know, a couple of months saying this for a while… As I step off center have an announcement once the schematics the next six months are to complete ago, FCAPT J.C. Cohen tendered his stage for ShOC, I want to make sure you all for that one are ready. Chris’ technical the programs started by Admirals resignation as Regional Coordinator of know what a fabulous staff ShOC has. None guidebooks, available at www.ASDB.net, Rosenzweig and Simmons, as well as Region 7, where I live. In the wake of that, of what we accomplished could possibly are chock full of great info, and I encourage to prepare the Department for a clean I was approached by a number of persons, have been done without the dedication you all to check them out if you can. I’m and trouble-free handover to the next asking if I’d run for the position. After some and involvement and enthusiasm brought very glad I’ll still be working directly with Administration. thought, I chose to do so, and I won, too. So, to the table by the fi ne offi cers that the fates these gentlemen in DTS. after a period of almost eight years, I shall blessed me with as Chief of Shuttlecraft Admiral Rosenzweig is in the process return to the role of Regional Coordinator, Operations. I was honored to serve with As our CompOps Liaison, COMM Sandy of sending me the files for the Region 7. them, and remain proud to call them both Berenberg has been invaluable in getting current Shuttles and EFCP chapters colleagues and friends. information that I needed to ensure that our in the program and we will be However, what that means is that I must chapters-in-training were well-taken care updating the ShOC web page (http:// stand down as Chief of Shuttle Operations, I talked about VADM Johnathan “Gumby” of. Sandy would often have answers within www.pcisys.net/~biff/) and the email STARFLEET. Not only would it be a bit nuts Simmons last issue, so I shan’t go through minutes of my asking him the questions, aliases should be moving over shortly. to try to do both roles, but it’s against the the whole thing again. I will, once more, say, and his work has been outstanding. You can also always email me directly rules. The rules are pretty wise in this case, “Thanks, Gumby.” He was an outstanding When he became Director of Membership at [email protected]. because doing both of these jobs would be Senior Vice Chief, and ShOC would have Processing, Sandy’s work with ShOC just far too much work, and wouldn’t been far poorer without him. At least he dropped-off somewhat, but he has always Last issue, Admiral Rosenzweig be fair to the members who look to the and I will be working together on the been ready to help when asked, and has commented on changing our name leaders who fi ll each position. So, by the Admiralty Board. We were chuckling a few been a team player of the fi rst order all the from “Shuttle Operations Command” time you read this, I’ll have stepped out weeks back, noting that if anyone had told way through. Sandy, my thanks. to “Shakedown Operations of the top spot in Shuttle Operations, and us that, before Les’ term was even up, both Command.” I am pleased to note that I ADM Chris Wallace will step in for the of us would be leaving high-powered posts Finally, our Graphic Designer, LCDR have presented to the Admiralty Board remainder of Les’ term. I’ll be staying on in ShOC to become Regional Coordinators, Lauren Milan, is one of those folks who’s an amendment to the Constitution as DTS Director, and will be around to help we’d have laughed at that person. And here a true artist, and very good at what she to reflect this name change. As a out, but in the meantime, command of the we are. Go fi gure! does. The current department logo for refresher, instead of vessels launching 7th Fleet awaits. Shuttle Operations is one of her designs, as “shuttles” with a registry of NCC- To COMM Jerry Tien, I say thanks for and she just completed the new Existing (mothership)/(shuttle number), they For one more time, though, let’s take a stepping up to the plate to succeed Gumby Fan Club Program logo, too. You all see would now launch as “shakedown look at the latest shuttle we’ve launched as Senior Vice Chief. I’m only sorry we her fi nal designs, but what you often don’t chapters” with their registry as NX- since last issue’s column. Please join me in didn’t get the time to work together longer see is the creative and developmental (number). Though these vessels will be welcoming this shuttle to the ranks: in these roles. But we’ll still be working process behind them, and the professional chapters, they would still be under the together in other ways, and I look forward approach Lauren takes to her work. She is same nine to twelve month program as Shuttlecraft Nemesis to that. a credit to ShOC, and to the other staffs in is currently employed for shuttles and Region 1 - Barberton, Ohio which she serves. Thanks, Lauren, for all they would have the same restrictions Ruth Green, Commanding FCAPT Biff Bassett is not one for self- your hard work. placed on them (unable to nominate promotion. “Hey, look at me!” isn’t his for CS elections, etc.). We also added a returning STARFLEET style. But he’s been there, all the time, And that’s it! My friends, it has been a chapter to the Existing Fan Club quietly working in the background. wonderful year and a fi ve months serving If approved, I have asked the AB to Program! His work on ShOC’s website has been as Chief of Shuttle Operations, and I amend the Constitution directly under awesome, and I have to thank him for his will always be grateful for the faith Les the procedure outlined in Article 10, U.S.S. Rutledge reliability, his steadiness, and the great had in offering me the post, and for the Section 3. If sufficient votes to do Region 1 - South Carolina work he did. Thanks, Biff! wonderful experiences with so very many this are not forthcoming, it will be Mandi Livingston, Commanding people around the ‘Fleet. And now, the presented to the membership along BGNs Jill and Dennis Rayburn, our two time has come for me to step off center- with two previous Amendments Welcome to the Shuttlecraft and EFCP successive Directors of the Existing Fan stage, and present to you all the next Chief approved by them for the ballot. It Programs, folks! Club Program. There are few in this Fleet of Shuttlecraft Operations, ADM Chris will also mean we need to update who know the topic better of how to bring Wallace! Good luck, Chris, and all the the manuals and redefi ne some of the The following groups have completed the outside groups into STARFLEET as active best… procedures, but we have the staff and Shuttlecraft Program and been sent on to chapters than do Dennis and Jill, and the talent on hand to make it work. Ops for commissioning: they put heart and soul into it. A number Ad Astra! of groups have successfully joined—or Shuttlecraft Avalon rejoined—STARFLEET because of their Region 15 - Standish, Maine efforts. Thank you, Jill and Dennis and the Seth Andrews-Isquith, Commanding fi ne offi cers on your staff, Ray Brown and PAGE 8 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 workload.
Not only does this save time, it also offers instant feedback to the member and to Membership Processing that the payment was successful, and saves money vs. the previous transaction processor.
What about the packets? At the other end of the process, members are now receiving a greatly improved membership packet from Membership PayPal and people and packets, oh my! missed, but scheduling and fi nances didn’t via PayPal for those with individual Processing. Sandy Berenberg and his One of the highlights of my “travelogue” allow. My goal is still to get to every memberships in the United States. staff on the M.P. Corps deserve a round in last issue’s column, under the heading Region’s annual summit or conference Foreign and family memberships will of applause for their work in improving “That time of year again?” was the Region eventually, but it may take a while! soon follow. the product and the process — which has 1 Summit in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Not If you’d like to renew your $15 individual generated lots of praise via e-mail and surprisingly, I had a great time amidst a The Fleet Travel Season continues, and U.S. membership online, hop on over to the phone call, and in person. wonderful group of people. First Toddler before long I’ll be off camping with Fleet Express Lane and give it a try. Zachary Rickard has grown tremendously folks, then heading to Maryland for Shore If you’ve got some praise to share (or, since I saw him in December, and most of Leave, out to California for IC, then before http://join.sfi .org/expresslane.html for that matter, a criticism or complaint, the other folks I saw looked pretty much long, gathering in Ithaca for Watkins Glen PayPal is free for the member to use, and though I hope those will continue to be the same as last year — though after seeing Weekend — the list is endless! As my friend very easy to set up. U.S. members may pay less frequent than the praise), by all means Wade Olson’s news video, in which he’s Dave Klingman reminded me when I sat using a wide variety of credit cards, debit drop me a note at CompOps@sfi .org or my wearing a different wardrobe every thirty down to write this column, STARFLEET cards, and even bank checking accounts. postal address in the back of this issue. seconds, I’ll never think of my local evening is all about the people. Getting to spend International members won’t be able to newscast the same way again! time with them is the best part of this use their checking accounts, but gain the Meanwhile, I’ll now encourage you to go organization, and I’m glad I fi gured that option to use a wider variety of credit read Sandy’s article describing the new and My thanks and congratulations to the out early on. cards via PayPal than we’ve had available improved packet materials, if you haven’t many people involved in organizing the previously: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, already! Summit, including Linda Oakley, Ben Speaking of the R1 Summit… and now American Express. Redding, Robin Pillow, Susan Fugate, The podium at the summit hotel in Still here? Mary Kane, Greg Franklin, and no doubt Pigeon Forge made a splendid setting Tammy Willcox and her daughter Jessica a dozen other people who helped make it for our announcement that STARFLEET have devoted an enormous amount of Go. I’m done. Read what Sandy has to a smooth weekend. has begun using PayPal for online credit time to processing credit card transactions say now. card transactions. That day, we rolled out manually when folks have used the online I only wish I could also have gotten to the the “membership renewal express lane,” application, and I’m pleased that moving R2, R3, and R12 Summits that I’ve already for quickly submitting online renewals the process to PayPal is easing their
It’s been another two months and or membership materials within four Membership Processing has been honing weeks, you can wait the full eight or send its skills and improving both services MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING UPDATE an email to the STARFLEET HelpDesk and materials for the membership. (helpdesk@sfi .org) or send a letter to Through all of this, I must thank my By Brigadier Sanford Berenberg • STARFLEET Membership Processing membership processing for an update. team, Gerry/Robyn Sylvester, Angel Nehl, Ed DeRugiero and Rick Driver, The 25 lb Chocolate Aspirin Challenge: Current Standings Continued improvements. and their boss, Chief of the MP Corps, While Membership Operations are Gerri Wampler, for none of this could be April 2002 May 2002 Total relatively smooth and efficient, we accomplished by a single person. understand that the database we are Place Region Points Place Region Points Place Region Points using is getting on in years. Designed Over the past eight months, the 1st 7 30 1st 1 32 1st 4 78 by Jesse Smith back in 1996, it has served following has been accomplished Fleet faithfully for 6 years, beyond the by the MP Corps with Membership 2nd 2 28 2nd 4 28 2nd 2 72 designer’s expectations. For the last Processing. Membership sat at around 3rd 3 25 3rd 17 25 3rd 1 69 year, the Computer Operations staff has 3600 in September and now lingers researched, planned and now is building 4th 20 25 4th 13 23 4th 20 67 around 4200 today. a new database. As a side note, while 5th 12 24 5th 5 21 5th 5 66 Jesse may not admit this is his best work, Membership Turn Around Time. 6th 14 24 6th 15 19 6th 3 59 it is a great tool, and has served fl eet well From day one of taking this job, I knew and beyond all expectations. that the members were concerned 7th 4 23 7th 2 16 7th 7 59 about how fast and efficiently their 8th 5 20 8th 6 16 8th 14 57 The new database is due for release and memberships were being processed. use in STARFLEET before the end of this To that end the Membership Processing 9th 1 14 9th 9 16 9th 17 48 year. All areas of STARFLEET have been Corps endeavored improve the process 10th 17 14 10th 20 16 10th 12 45 consulted and their ideas included in the to reduce turn around time while also designs. The database that is being built 11th 11 13 11th 11 12 11th 11 42 reducing errors and lost memberships. is going to be a living database, in that 12th 10 12 12th 12 12 12th 15 41 it will be improved and effectively grow We have succeeded in reducing overall 13th 15 7 13th 3 11 13th 6 33 over time. turn around from the time we receive a membership to the time we send it out to 14th 13 6 14th 10 9 14th 13 31 Its basic design revolves around SQL and under two weeks. This creates a general 15th 6 5 15th 14 9 15th 9 27 PHP and runs on Linux servers. The code turn around of two to four weeks. While can be improved and modifi ed by those Membership Processing promises six to 16th 9 2 16th 7 7 16th 10 27 profi cient in such languages, and SFI is eight weeks, we endeavor to keep a In April, Region 7 was in fi rst place, and in May, Region 1 showed its might with Robin chock full of them (although the person faster turn around. Pillow at the helm. The totals are combined points, and as you can see, Region 4 holds building ours, is far and beyond the best a serious lead, with Region 2, 1, 20 and 5 lurking close by. Keep up the good work! designer I have ever met). More on the If you do not receive your renewal database as it nears completion. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 9 Science, a position I’ve held since January of 1989. I asked for applications from those who are interested in taking over. Of the 12 applications I received, several stick out in my mind. I only wish I could have all of you as Academy Directors, but at this time, there aren’t any openings.
So, without further ado, the new Director of Starfl eet Academy’s Vulcan Academy of Science is Lt(jg) Gloria Hanson. Yes, Gloria is currently the Director of the Starfl eet Academy Alumni Association even longer. Well okay, you twisted my arm. Universe. Canadian OTS, however, because she’ll Hey! All you old-timers who have been in I asked Marlene what she wanted to see in the be moving back to Vermont she’ll be Starfl eet since Hector was a pup! Do you newsletter. She wanted to see page after page I will be providing Courses on the Cardassian stepping down as OTS-Canada Director. remember in early 1986 when Chris Lotito of [censored] [censored] [censored]. I wanted Religion, the Bajoran Religion, the Klingon We’ll be looking for a new Director to take was Commandant of Starfl eet Academy to keep it dignifi ed, refi ned, full of scholarly Religion, the Terran Religions, the Vulcan that position. So if you’re from Canada and we had the Starfl eet Academy Alumni articles and thought provoking photos. [Mar’s Religion,and many others, including the - let me hear from you! Association which was created by me? note: yeah, yeah, yeah... and if you believe Religions of the Star Wars Universe and the Well, as Yogi Berra would say... it’s deja that, I have some ocean-front property in Babylon 5 Universe. At press time, Gloria and I are still vu all over again! As of April Fool’s Day New Mexico to sell.] For a while we were working on details of exactly when the 2002, it’s BAAAAACK! like gunfi ghters facing off at noon. There was All you Jedi’s & Minbari will not be forgotten transfer will happen and which address gonna be blood, green blood, Vulcan blood. by the CRH. she’ll use as the VAS address. If you have The Starfl eet Academy Alumni Association That didn’t happen because Rambo stepped in Internet access, please check the Academy (SFA-AA) is being resurrected by former between us. Rambo is Marlene’s Mom. I will post an occasional brief message on the website which will have details as soon as Vice-Commander, Starfl eet... former CO STARFLEET List or in the CQ detailing the they’re a “go.” of the USS Renegade.... former Academy She smacked us around a couple of times as release of a new course. PGS Director, and Numeral Uno Sister-O- we snarled at each other in the kitchen until International Campuses Need Mine, Admiral Anita Davis. we reached a compromise. KICK-[bleep] Of course the SFA website will include contact Directors KADETS of the FIFTH DIVISION was out information. Once again, the Academy is always Here, in Anita’s own words, is her as a newsletter name. When I proposed that looking for International STARFLEET announcement: name Marlene gave me her ‘snapping turtle’ I invite any and all interested to send me their members who want to conduct a course (or look. So named because once she gave that look own essay’s on whatever religious topic they two) at either the Australian, Canadian, or Hi everyone. As Marlene wrote, I’m getting to her brother and when he didn ‘t heed it, would want to be added to the course lists. European Campuses. If you’re interested, the opportunity to bring the Alumni she tried to bite off his fi nger. Well, I like my I will then take the essay submitted, grant please contact me and I’ll forward your Association back. I’ll try to do a good job. I’m fi ngers, all 12 of them. credit to the essay author, and put together a information to the proper International a returning dinosaur to the Academy. It was course based on the essay. Any and all will be Campus Dean. My contact information way back in the 90’s when I was last actively “My hope is that each issue of the newsletter considered and added to the course lists. is on the “Directory” page found at the involved with the Academy, and it was even is to profi le at least one of the directors and end of the CQ. farther back when I took my fi rst course. one of your students. (WARNING TO Each course will cost three SFA Vouchers. DIRECTORS: I’ll be begging and badgering Translators Needed I thought the Academy courses were absolutely all of you, so be nice to me.) There will be a teeny Course submissions are without cost. I know Speaking of International members... I’m the greatest feature of STARFLEET. Hands weenie space set aside for the Commandant if there are many “Guest Lecturers” out there in also always on the lookout for people down, my opinion of it is unchanged. As she wants to make use of it, and there will STARFLEET. Are YOU one of them ? who are willing to translate OTS and STARFLEET has gone through its ups and be room aplenty for contributions from any OCC into languages besides English, down, the Academy has always stood tall and Director or Alumni member. Anyone in Fleet who may be unable to afford French and Dutch. If you’re willing to tough. No brag, just fact! While membership the course they wish need but email or write help, please contact me. You’ll be doing contracts went unfulfi lled, due to fi nancial The Alumni Association is here to serve me and I will happily provide the course a great service to STARFLEET and your abuses that almost sank the organization a you! desired free-of-charge. You heard me correct: fellow members. number of times, the Academy Directors past free-of-charge. and present, did their jobs. STARFLEET ACADEMY ... NO OTHER Packets Processed COMES CLOSE “ So speaketh Bill. Bill can be reached STARFLEET Academy Directors have STARFLEET Academy is a tradition, and it’s online at: [email protected] or processed 236 Graduates in the eight nearly as old as Starfl eet itself. The Academy And so speaketh Anita. What she failed via land at: weeks between the last report period, was established back in late 1975-early 76. to mention is where to send your six March 26, 2002 through May 25, 2002. I I’m using the history written by former Vice Bucks: applaud the work expended by both the Commander of Starfl eet Chris Smith. Chris Bill Herrmann Director and the Student. Without you, it used letters, newsletters and interviews with Anita Davis 9908 Berrywood Drive, can’t happen. members to develop the timeframe for the 469 Mistletoe Ave Ladson,SC 29456 USA Academy. Youngstown, Ohio 44511 Once again, I’d like to say OCC Online CONGRATULATIONS to all Graduates, The purpose of the Alumni Association is to New College: College Of Another feature has been added to the and a great big THANK YOU to all the help continue and promote the traditions that Religious History STARFLEET Academy Online Course Directors who have given of their time our Directors and you, the students worked On another note... I’ve added yet another list. Starfl eet Offi cer’s Command College and energy to make it happen. to create. College to the Academy curriculum. The is now available via the Academy website. College of Religious History has come Thanks to Greg Staylor, STARFLEET Graduate List And now the basics. The Alumni Association aboard with Commodore Bill Herrmann members can access the Online OCC to And last but not least, as always, the will cost 6 whole bucks annually. For that you at the helm. help speed up the registration process. most current list of Academy graduates get a newsletter, (supposed to be bi-monthly), You’ll need to have an Online Voucher is published within these pages. Are you an AA card, a bookmarker or two and what Here’s Bill’s introductory announcement for tuition. The Vouchers are available by listed? I hope you’ll think is a neat certificate of in his own words... following the link to PayPal. membership. [Mar’s note... they ARE neat. Come join us at the Academy. Our doors I have mine.] I established the Starfl eet Academy- College New Vulcan Academy Of are always open! of Religious History not to promote any Science Director Now about the newsletter. Boy did Marlene particular Religion but to discuss and educate As you’ve probably read in a previous and I go back and forth with that one. I’d like as to the impact for good of ill of Religion Communiqué, I’ve decided to step down to tell you here, but it will make this post itself in human history and in the Star Trek as Director of the Vulcan Academy of PAGE 10 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 As always, it gives me great pleasure to present the Graduating Class of STARFLEETAcademy based on Directors’ Reports received from February 4, 2002 through March 25, 2002. An asterisk (*) indicates scores of 100% or higher. Some schools issue “pass” or “fail” rather than numerical scores. A number next to the name indicates that the student has taken that many courses within the College or School, during the report period above.
Offi cer’s Training School (OTS) Offi cer’s Command College (OCC) Flag Offi cers School (FOS) INSTITUTE OF Peg Pellerin, Elizabeth Worth, Gloria Hanson and Marlene J. Miller, Alan Yates, Jeroen Vantroyen, Helen Pawlowski and Alan Yates - Directors LEADERSHIP Jeroen Vantroyen - Directors David Blaser - Directors Peg Pellerin, Dean Glenn Harrison Thomas J. Brown James B. Fitzgerald Adam Bernay * Jeannie Blevins * Kenneth Volk Tony Hensley Shawon Gregory William Keebaugh Larry K. Morris Susan Fugate * Larry French Will Robertson R. Roger Bedford Charles Kortsep Shawn Gregory Russell D. Ruhland Kaith Rush * Brian Blank Rebecca Ostman Susan Barnes Haukur Gudmundsson Tracy Lilly * Alice C. Strange (2)** Jeannie Blevins Jared K. Fielder Christopher Scott David Mullins * Jeff Gillies Gloria Hanson (2)** Jules Mirza Rene Garrido Janet Sullivan James A. Smith * Susan Webster Barbara Buffi ngton* Bart Stavisky Jeff Gilles Jonathon Tullis Charlie Hess Rob Stewart * James J. Cecil* Max Kirkland * Sandro Boscaro Teresa A. Heald Judy Waidlich Jared K. Fielder Bart Stavisky* Melinda Ashcraft * James Garner Steve Mirick * Barbara Slater * Kevin King* Adrian Martinez Dean Brown II Mike Hoff * Shawn Levesque Bonnie Yates-Reutell Carrie Marsh David J. Reed * Scott Schaller Rhonda K. Day Jennifer L. Stults Robert A. Torres Cathey Osborne * Kenneth J. Skutnick Sarah Bolick Raban Kilgore Christopher O’Banion Kevin Webster Kevin D. Lawhorn Deborah Malotte *
Culinary School (BURPS) College of Mythological Studies INSTITUTE OF School of Language Studies (SOLS) William Skinner and Kevin King, Directors Wayne L. Killough, Jr., Director ARTS School of Music (SOM) Sherry Anne Newell, Sherry Ann Newell, Director Todd F. Brugmans (3) Todd Brugmans (4)** Kurt Roithinger (3)*** Dean Kitara Pramela Kitara Pramela College of Temporal Physics (COTP) Mike Dethlefs, Director The Gorn Academy (TGA) School of Romance (SOR) Carolyn Donner, Director Sherry Ann Newell George Parker (2)** Cathy Edgington (3)*** Kitara Pramela (4) Aileen Logan Robin Smith (2)** Raye Harper* Eddie Milbrandt* Scott Akers Cathy Edgington (2) College of Federation Studies (COFS) School of Cultural Anthropology College of Treknology (COT) Sherry Anne Newell, Director Alice Strange, Director Anne F. Bellenger Arthur Scheffi eld(6)**** Kitara Pramela (2) Todd F. Brugmans (5)**** Kitara Pramela (5)** Linda J. Leonardy* Cathy Edgington Kitara Pramela (2) Jennifer L. Stultz*
INSTITUTE OF Vulcan Academy of Science (VAS) Ship Counselor College College of Medicine (SACOM) TECHNOLOGY Marlene J. Miler, Director Helen Pawlowski, Director Wayne Killough, Director Sharon Ann Clark, Eddie Milbrandt, Jr. (2)* Rhonda Day* Kitara Pramela Marshall Peterson John W. Bryant (4) R. Roger Bedford (4)** Dean Bonnie Yates-Reutell (2)* Robin Smith* John Bryant* John Tuttle* Robert Lane Kech Anne Miller (5)*** Robin Smith* Bonnie Yates-Reutell (2)* Cathy Edgington Russell Ruhland* Sharon Russell (2) Kitara Pramela Cathy Edgington* Eddie Milbrandt, Jr (2)* Carrie Marsh (5)**** Cathy Lynn Edgington Paula J. Kesler Denise Clark* Debbie Artrip Lori Straley (2)* Rhonda K. Day SFI Offi cer’s Radio School (SORS) College of Engineering (COE) College of Alien History & Culture (CAHC) Charles “Bud” Cullum, Director Brian W. Dougherty, Director David Peifer, Director
Kitara Pramela * David Lee Kania Glenn Martin (2)**
Security School College of Starship Operations Klingon Warrior Academy (KWA) INSTITUTE OF Gregory Staylor, Director James W. Lee, Director Deb Kern, Director MILITARY Robert Deschenes* Rebecca Self* Margaret Grunwell (2)** STUDIES Dean Brown Michael Boatwight Marshall C. Peterson Marcie Anderson (3)*** Cindi Prindle* Kitara Pramela* Greg Staylor, Dean S. Adam Day* Joseph Gallagher Ewan Chalmers Marshall Peterson Craig Schuster* Daniel Spence* Scott Akers (2) Robin Smith David Mullins (2)** William Fox* Glenn Martin Michael G. Boatright School of Strategy & Tactics (SOST) Michael Boatright* Scott Akers* John Roberts & Joost Ueffi ng, Directors Wade Wantoch* Robin Smith (3)*** Rob Deschenes Marie Anderson (4) Tracy Lilly (4)**** Laura Sprouse* College of Survival Studies (COSS) Carol Thompson, Director Kitara Pramela (3) Robin Smith* R. Roger Bedford (3)*** Steven Boweres* Joe Martin (3)** Dave Cerame* Vessel Readiness Certifi cation Program Arthur Sheffi eld * Darren Carter Scott Akers * USS Malverne - 6 Departments
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 11 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Major General Robb Jackson • Inspector General, STARFLEET Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
Greetings and felicitations from Rear Admiral Mark H. Anbinder, Violations of membership rights aig03@sfi .org the Lord High Inquisitor’s… er, the Chief of Computer Operations, as stated in the Membership Inspector General’s Offi ce. STARFLEET; I have confirmed that Handbook. Ramon Macias Alex Rosenzweig lives in North This Offi ce will never deal with “Code Assistant Inspector General, R4 Region 07 Election Brunswick, NJ, is 36 years of age (DOB of Conduct” violations. That is too aig04@sfi .org The Nomination Phase of the Election 20 June 1965) and is a member in good subjective an area. The personal or Process was begun on 01 April 2002, standing of STARFLEET assigned to professional IG defi nition of ‘praise’ Kurt Roithinger with an end date of 15 May 2002 As USS AVENGER, holding the rank of or ‘criticize’ might be different from Assistant Inspector General, R5 of this date I received 14 nominations, Admiral. someone else’s. aig05@sfi .org with 3 disqualifi ed, as the nominated party did not confirm their intent. Admiral Rosenzweig has also This Offi ce will never deal with any Ben Johnson As May 15, 2002, was the last day to confi rmed his intention to accept the violations of Local, State or Federal Assistant Inspector General, R6 receive nominations, the Nomination nominations and to serve as Regional laws. That is for the appropriate law aig06@sfi .org Phase of the Election Process for Coordinator. enforcement authority to handle. Regional Coordinator was officially Don Burke closed. The tally for the nominations Therefore, per the rules and regulations This Office will never deal with Assistant Inspector General, R7 are as follows: of STARFLEET, and by the authority personal confl icts that occurred outside aig07@sfi .org vested in me as Inspector General, of SFI events. Alex Rosenzweig - 9 (82%) STARFLEET, it is my duty and privilege Ray Brown Gary Ensey - 2 (18%) to declare Admiral Alex Rosenzweig This Office will never begin an Assistant Inspector General, R12 the winner of the nomination phase investigation that is not assigned by aig12@sfi .org As per the ROE (Rules of Election), to be and therefore the Election for Regional the proper chain-of-command. declared the winner of the Nomination Coordinator of Region 7. Richard Kinne Phase, a nominee must received 50% +1 IG Personnel Assistant Inspector General, SFMC of the returned nominations. With 11 Congratulations, Regional Coordinator Here is a current list of personnel. aigsfmc@sfi .org active nominations received/returned, Rosenzweig. that gives us a numeric value of ~ 5.5 Lee Shamblin There are also positions open for +1 =6.5 or 7 ~. As shown above, Alex “May God have mercy on our souls.” Deputy Inspector General Regions 10, 11, 13, 15, and 17. Interested Rosenzweig received 9 nominations. dig@sfi .org parties should send a Fleet/Real Life Had the other 3 nominations been Other Issues resume to my attention. included, that would have been a The revised Inspector General’s Mandi Livingston 7+1=8 for the 50%+1 rule. Alex still Operations Manual was submitted to Assistant Inspector General, R1 Your most humble & obedient would have received enough. the EC for their review and approval. aig01@sfi .org servant.
In addition, the rules and regulations There are currently no investigations Danny Potts In Service to the Fleet, of STARFLEET require a Regional being done at this time. Please Assistant Inspector General, R2 Coordinator to be residents of the remember, the only issues the Offi ce aig02@sfi .org geographic area they represent, at of Inspector General will get involved least 21 years of age and a member in as per the rules and regulations of Jess Neumann in good standing of STARFLEET. Per STARFLEET are: Assistant Inspector General, R3
Pursuant to Article 8, Section 6, the • If your renewal is coming up near or Nomination Phase will begin on 01 June before September 1st, then make sure 2002. Nominations will be accepted for a SFI ELECTION: NOMINATION PHASE your membership is renewed on or before period of forty-fi ve days from this date July 1st, or you might not get a ballot. (ending 15 July 2002). By MGen. Robb Jackson • Inspector General, STARFLEET DO’s: COMMANDING OFFICERS Pursuant to Article 8, Section 4, SCC number, Robb Jackson • Make sure your membership is up to nominations of candidates for President • the contact address of the nominating 354 Lexington St. date and correct in the database. Make are to be submitted to the Election CO/RC, Watertown, MA 02472 sure that those not net-connected are Coordinator by Chapter (but not • the name of the candidate for President informed of this important information. Chapter-in-Training) COs or Regional (Commander, STARFLEET) they are As we move towards the Election for Coordinators. nominating. Commander, STARFLEET (President), DO’s: REGIONAL COORDINATORS • the nominating CO/RC ‘s signature and there are several things YOU as a member • Make sure your COs are up to date All nominations must be signed and date. of this organization can do to insure your with their membership information. dated, and no person shall submit more vote is counted. Please continue to update any Regional than one in each election. This letter Only hardcopy nomination letters will newsletters, discussion groups or lists. should include: be accepted. NO emails or faxes will be DO’s: MEMBER accepted. • Make sure your address is correct as DON’T’s • the name of the nominating CO/RCs listed in the SFI Membership Database. If Assume, hesitate, forget, procrastinate or chapter, Nomination letters for Commander, you have changed recently, make sure your ignore the above. If you have questions, • the nominating CO/RC ‘s name and STARFLEET should be mailed to: CO knows AND makes the update. ASK!
PAGE 12 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 Hello from the Offi ce of Promotions! Here are those who have been promoted since the last CQ:
To Fleet Captain:/ To Commodore/ To Rear Admiral/ To Vice Admiral/ To Admiral/ Brigadier Brigadier General: Major General: Lieutenant General: General: Steven Rosbury Carl Johnson Nancy Diane Lynch Susan Bolick Scott A. Akers Judy Durall Michael Wilson David Klingman Douglas A. Leopard Victor Swindell Gary Ensey Robin Pillow Ed Tunis Jill Rayburn Michael Klufas Mike Wilkerson Rick Giles Dennis Rayburn
Greetings gentle beings, the summer Contact Information: has begun and we are now have at least two summitsbehind us. After STARFLEET SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY! James Whatley “Jimmy” three weeks of no Internet I feel so 176 County Road 606 lost and out of touch so I am catching Captain James “Jimmy” Whatley • USS Draco, Region 2 Hanceville AL 35077 up with all that has past. and may the gods have mercy on her information on the birthday list so AIM: LWiz AL I am happy to report that I can now soul. that we may have more accurate Yahoo: lwiz3 offi cially recognize my Assistant / information. If your name is not on ICQ: 61957101 Vice-Morale Offi cer Fleet Captain We will be working with a group the list contact Rebecca or me and we Rebecca Self of the USS Spiritwalker of volunteers to confirm contact will get you taken care of. Email: [email protected]
JULY BIRTHDAYS AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 07/1 Robert E. Vosseller 07/13 David Ranner 07/23 Erik Burnett 08/1 Jason Pelletier 08/14 Shandra Smith 08/20 Jennifer High 07/1 Ron Fell 07/14 David Boston 07/24 Michelle Johnson 08/2 Michelle Holland 08/14 S. Goldbach 08/21 Scott Goldbach 07/3 Chris Ings 07/15 Jay Mooney 07/25 Dan Friesen 08/2 Treavor Pense 08/15 Sandra Williams 08/21 Steph. Goldbach 07/4 Linda Kloempkin 07/16 John Mussellman 07/26 Mike Brookshire 08/4 Javier Garcia 08/15 A. Nunenkamp 08/22 Rose Dunham 07/4 Randy Lynch 07/18 James Winsley 07/26 Jason Sadeghi 08/4 Edy Sherrick 08/15 Jim Monroe 08/22 Barbara Durette 07/6 Corey Whatley 07/18 Greg Kan 07/27 Jon. Simmons 08/4 Jeremy Jackson 08/16 Colin Magann 08/22 Bethany Sherrick 07/7 Bill A. (Mac) Schwab 07/18 Martha Kirkland 07/27 David Badger 08/7 Evan Richards 08/16 Kenneth Fitchhorn 08/22 Mike Finley 07/7 Susan Guignard 07/18 Mary R. Limardo 07/28 Jules Mirza 08/7 Cori Reichwaldt 08/16 Amy Sherrick 08/25 Janessa Hall 07/7 Reagan Moore 07/19 Paul S. Reed 07/29 Curt D. Vinson 08/7 Laura Dugas 08/16 Henry Peden 08/25 Tony Hensley 07/8 Paul M Greene 07/19 Robert Puersten 07/29 Jennifer Hess 08/8 Johnny Magann 08/16 Justin Cone 08/26 Hazel Gilbert 07/8 James Muench 07/19 Becky Meeker 07/29 David Mengel 08/8 Michael Browne 08/17 Steve Gordon 08/27 Dakota Cook 07/10 Nancy Lee Gillis 07/20 Michael Henigan 07/30 William Joe Griffi n 08/9 Garrick Eppinger Jr 08/17 Debra Kern 08/27 Terry Dunham 07/11 Carrie Henderson 07/20 Rodney Magann 07/30 Marian Murphy 08/10 Rich Gasperi 08/17 Michelle Magann 08/27 Mike Urvand 07/12 Michelle Warford 07/20 Eddie Allen III 07/30 Gary Hollifi eld 08/10 Becky Akins 08/18 Lee Shamblin 08/29 James Gibbs 07/12 Rebecca Ostman 07/22 Karen Higdon 07/31 Lynn Evans 08/11 Paul Stevens 08/18 Paul T. Payne 08/30 Paul Dyl 07/12 Elizabeth Weber 07/22 Kenneth Parker 07/31 Jack Lafreniere 08/11 Emily Hanson 08/19 Patricia Davis 08/30 Jessica Stratton 07/12 Lyn Youngblood 07/23 Heidi King 07/31 Jay Long 08/12 Angie Gray 08/19 Neil Arnold 08/30 Kat S. Richards 07/13 Stephen Magann 07/23 Maria Sklar 07/31 Ranna Pense 08/13 Amy Eppinger 08/19 Richard White 08/31 Chris J. Rossman 07/13 Matthew Potts 07/23 E. Jerry Beaulieu 07/31 Chris Tinker 08/13 John Nelson 08/20 Bill Rose 08/31 R. Bruce Tandy
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 13 STARFLEET SCIENCES REPORT Fleet Captain Richard Heim • Fleet Division Program – Sciences Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
In this issue’s STARFLEET Sciences be found. My latest Science FDC report won the Albert Einstein Award for starship. What do you do next? The report, I’d like to discuss ways a chapter appeared in the May 2002 issue of the Regular Article Submission. most important thing, I feel, is to have can explore the world of science. But Carolina Communicator, and you can get fun and learn something! fi rst, here’s a report on the status of to it online at: http://www.ussalaric.org/ In other Region 1 science news, the STARFLEET Sciences. cc/cc0205.htm#FDCScience RDC is accepting applications for an If you scan the science activities of the Assistant RDC. If interested, contact STARFLEET chapters and regions that The Starfleet Sciences web page is Paper copies of each issue are available me at the address above. The USS have reported to me (see above and now online and has been extensively by sending me a dollar’s worth of Hornet Chief Science Officer, Cmdr. my reports in earlier issues), you’ll get updated. Due to the fantastic efforts of postage stamps for each copy. I can be James “Jamie” Delantonas, provided a fairly good idea of what to do. You can FCapt. Dixie Halber and Comm. David reached at: some very interesting science reports bring science to your ship by inviting James of the Offi ce of Graphic Design, which were posted to the Science-Lab local area scientist-guest speakers to the page has some wonderful graphics, STARFLEET Sciences listserver, including the discovery of attend meetings, and by reporting on including a new STC science insignia! P.O. Box 2072 a dozen newly found stars all within scientists and science topics at meetings You can reach it at the following url: Asheville, NC 28802 33 light-years of Earth -- next-door and in the chapter newsletter. USA neighbors by cosmic measures. http://alaricrh.home.sprynet.com/ If your ship has a thespian bent, science/starfl eet-sciences.html Email: [email protected] At recent USS Tycho meetings, CSO organize a science skit. Conduct safe Chief Petty Offi cer Adam Gorrell gave science experiments at meetings, as The page has links to: real-science web Region 2 Sciences has published reports on a new Mars probe that is suggested by the excellent Double Helix pages worldwide; science lists; science the third issue of their bi-monthly being designed, genetically enhanced Science Club (see above) and Amateur museums, facilities, and other sites newsletter, Exploration. Capt. Yawn will pigs, and the basics of gravity. CSO Science (http://www.eskimo.com/ across the country which the public be happy to email a copy of the pdf fi le VAdm. Willy Smith reported on a visit ~billb/amasci.html) resources. may attend; science experiments and to anyone who contacts him, and any to a USS Heimdal meeting by guest educational tools; the Vulcan Academy Science offi cer may submit an article to speaker Pam Early. She was his area’s You can bring your ship to science of Science; the Science-Lab list; and the newsletter. The Region 2 Sciences NASA education representative until by conducting away teams to science STARFLEET RDC regional science Department is conducting a science logo 1998. facilities and museums, archaeological contacts. contest open to all Region 2 members. sites, and geologic phenomena in your Deadline for receipt of submissions is Cmdr. Dee Okolotowicz (CSO of the area, as well as holding stargazing If you would like to help, three things September 30, 2002. For details, contact Shuttle Francis Marion), whose main parties. Some examples of famous that I would like to add to the web page Capt. Yawn at the address above. interests lie in the area of environmental sites include the geologic features of are: and wildlife conservation, is in the Yellowstone Park, the Arizona impact Capt. Downs is continuing science process of creating a form report for site at Meteor Crater, and America’s 1. Links to away team reports by education in his region by submitting Science Department members that will Stonehenge in New Hampshire. A not STARFLEET members who have visited articles and reports to FleetChannels, the be put in the ship’s Science Department so famous example is the American science museums. I have started this by Region 3 newsletter. Two recent articles web page area, and is working on an Indian pictographs on Judaculla Rock including Alaric away team reports, but he prepared are “Unexpected Guests” interactive Science Department Log. in western North Carolina. For the I welcome any info (i.e., url’s) on reports and “Cyber Bad Guys Abound”, both science museum nearest you, check by other ships’ away teams. of which can be viewed at the Starfl eet The USS Alaric Science Department out the links at: Sciences web page (http://alaricrh.h reported on the Catawba Science 2. Science articles written by ome.sprynet.com/science/member- Center, located in Hickory, NC, and http://alaricrh.home.sprynet.com/ STARFLEET members. It would be articles.html). the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. science/science-places.html helpful if you could send me the url’s Capt. Edith Padgett, Commanding for the articles you’ve written so I can Alan Anderton, a Region 11 member Offi cer of the USS Charleston, reported Science Outreach. If you have expertise link to them. in Australia, has posted several on an away team to the South Carolina aboard your ship, consider activities very interesting articles and science Aquarium on January 20. The Alaric and that will help educate your community 3. A list of Star Trek fi ctional creations experiments to the Science-Lab list Charleston reports can be found at: about science. This is a great recruiting that have become science fact. By this and Science-Lab Yahoo group web tool, as well! Aboard the Alaric, we have I mean things like communicators site. Science by Email, the source of his http://www.ussalaric.org/cc/cc0203 been asked by local library and church (modern cell phones), hypospray information, can be subscribed to by .htm#catawbascictr groups to prepare science displays and (modern pneumatic needles), etc. For going to the Double Helix Science Club give slide presentations on astronomy, any of these, if you have something that web site (http://www.csiro.au/helix/). http://www.ussalaric.org/cc/cc0205 space exploration, and the weather. isn’t online but is in digital form (ASCII Commodore Jeff Marlowe, Region 13 .htm#botangarden or Word or WordPerfect fi le), send that Finance Offi cer, provided information A few years back, some central North to me and I’ll convert it to html and put on the discovery of antimatter atoms. http://www.ussalaric.org/cc/cc0203 Carolina STARFLEET and Klingon it online. .htm#R1RDCSci chapters jointly manned a booth, in Winners of the 2001 Region 1 Sciences costume, and conducted experiments As I am also the Chief Science Offi cer awards were announced at the Science Adventures Aboard A at a community science fair. Additional aboard the USS Alaric, I’m using that April 2002 Summit in Pigeon Forge, Starship ideas can be found at: ship’s newsletter as a communications Tennessee. FCapt. David Klingman organ for Starfl eet Sciences until an editor (CSO, USS Hawkeye during 2001) and So now you have a science department http://alaricrh.home.sprynet.com/ for the national science newsletter can LtJg. Joe Lamantia (CSO, USS Jurassic) and Chief Science Offi cer aboard your science/science-education.html PAGE 14 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 In previous issues of the STARFLEET in their own times -- the inventor Communique, I presented a broad and/or his society never grasped outline of the history of science THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE the importance of their inventions. and some of the important Examples include the Baghdad discoveries and turning points in Fleet Captain Richard Heim•Fleet Division Chief of Science electro-chemical battery, a Greek its development. This month we’ll mechanical computer (used to explore the historical, cultural, and had a decentralized economy whose by institutions such as the Academy, calculate the motions of the sun, political ingredients necessary for the city-states were largely controlled the Lyceum, and the Museum, which moon, and stars, both past & then- growth, indeed, survival, of scientifi c by upper-class citizens. It was this conducted scientifi c research similar to present), and the steam engine. All inquiry. The material in this section freedom of expression and thought the way universities do today. of these existed within a century or was originally published in the March which allowed, even encouraged, the so of Christ, yet they went nowhere 1998 The Alaric Heim Page. Greek philosophers’ desire to know 3. A unique outlook on life. The Greeks or were forgotten. and understand the universe. The felt they were masters of their fate, as Freedom - The Basic Ingredient Greeks were not inspired by religion opposed to those who believed in the The History Channel, in their excellent The fundamental basis for the or practical application; rather, their fatalism of Chaldean astrology. “In Search Of History: Ancient inception and development of science science was motivated simply by the Inventions” show, noted that the is the free exchange of ideas. In his desire to learn. 4. Greek religion did not have a theory Greek engineer Heron could have book, The Demon-Haunted World: of creation, which opened the door combined his steam engine with Science As a Candle in the Dark, Carl Other ingredients in the ancient Greek for science to provide theories on the his other inventions and created Sagan pointed out that the values of mix, which led to the development origins of phenomena. the steam locomotive, perhaps science and the values of democracy of science and rational thought, initiating the modern industrial are concordant, in many cases included: At this point I should point out age. He demonstrated the principle indistinguishable. Science’s values the difference between science and of the jet engine. I can imagine the are antithetical to secrecy. 1. They were open to outside ideas. technology. Science is the gathering leaders of his time saying: “Well, When the Greeks colonized other of knowledge. Technology is the that’s nice, but I have 500 slaves who Science and democracy began, in countries, they brought back myths application of that knowledge to solve can do the same amount of work, and their civilized incarnation, in the which caused them to question their a specifi c problem. because of my slaves I have a stronger same time and place: Greece in the own beliefs and myths. vote in the Senate.” seventh and sixth centuries B.C. As While science thrived in the ancient noted by Alexander Hellemans and 2. The absence of a strongly organized Greek world, technology did not. The Of course, some inventions did take Bryan Bunch in their 1988 book, The priesthood or monolithic religious ancient societies were based on slavery, hold -- the mechanically-driven Timetables of Science: A Chronology of hierarchy. Babylonian and Egyptian so there was little incentive to develop water pump, the Archimedean the Most Important People and Events science remained in the firm grip technologies that would ease labor. screw, aqueducts, the lever, etc. in the History of Science (which is of priests, which stifled scientific But the cultural mind set of the time an EXCELLENT resource book, inquiry. In Greece, science became This probably explains why many prevented so much technology from by the way!), the ancient Greeks a lay movement that was supported early breakthroughs were ignored developing.
It was the week of the Region 1 Summit “I am Third” – Our own status should and we were in full preparation mode. always be secondary to the needs of Jill was working on some things and I FROM THE STAINED GLASS OFFICE our friends. It doesn’t matter what was at the computer, assisting her in the situation real world, or Fandom. getting some items printed off when Brigadier Dennis Rayburn•FDC – Chaplain/Counselors It is truly said that the needs of the the unthinkable happened, a late night many outweigh the needs of the few, power failure! After a quick phone I looked for a while, noting some about his story, not to mention that the or the one. The needs of our friends call to the electric company to discover I’veconstellations been a newsletter when I editorremembered on and theoff title, “I am Third” caught my attention. outweigh our own ambitions, desires that this was a big one and it would formovie quite line, a number “Second of years, start andto right, I’ve often and In that book, he shared his viewpoint for glory, etc. be a while before power returned, I askedstraight myself on till the morning” question and “What remember really on life that has stuck to me to this day should be in the newsletter?” It’s not really ventured outside for a few minutes. how the sailors of old guided their ships because of its beauty, simplicity, and an outrageous question, in fact, I think it’s Many times one feels that they are by the light of the stars. Then everything directness, which I would like to share one that just about every Newsletter Editor accomplishing nothing and that they I had been working on my message for shouldfell into ask place themselves for that at worship some point. service, with all of you. don’t matter, but then they realize the service that would occur Sunday and ultimately for this Communique’s that they have made a difference. morning at Summit and frankly, had Differentcolumn. people all have different ideas “The Lord is fi rst” – Whatever your Iris Dement wrote these words to a not gotten very far (even preachers about that question. The STARFLEET faith, philosophy, moral system, that song that expresses it so well: get writer’s block sometimes) and AcademyWe all are Officer’son a journey Command together, College even is always the fi rst thing in your life. It now with the power failure, was a Coursethough Manualwe travel (2000 diverse Edition) paths directly and is the Guiding Light, the candle in the “My life, it don’t count for nothin’ bit concerned about that and a lot of addresseshave diverse that ideas.very question However, and sayseach the of window, and the star at night that guides When I look at this world, I feel so following: things when the surrounding scene us has one thing in common, something each of us. No matter what happens to small to guide us on our way, like those sailors one is real life, in this club, or anywhere, outside hit me full force. Despite there “The newsletter should contain information My life is only a season being no artifi cial light of any kind, the onof oldupcoming had a meetings,certain star activities, that guided event your faith and moral system must be the A passing September that no one area was lit with a dim light, from a dates,them. locations It can beand a maps. religious It should faith, also a guide in your behavior and life. will recall full moon which gave everything havephilosophy, contact orinformation a concept, for but the there events is a very soft look, unlike the glare of andalways activities something as well there as forthat the guides. chapter “My Friends are Second” – this covers “ But I gave joy to my mother and I streetlights. itself.” family, friends, those we work with, made my lover smile In the 1970’s, I, like a lot of folks watched our neighbors. One should always be And I can give comfort to my friends I then looked up at the stars as I often Well,the movie, that covers Brian’s off meetingSong, dealing chapters with very available to assist those around him or when they are hurting well, I think. How about correspondence do when time permits. Without the former Chicago Bears football players her. The songwriter wrote, “Reach out chapters though? Or what about Regional I can make it seem better for a Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo. When I and touch somebody’s hand. Make this interference of streetlights, the stars Newsletters? How about the Communiqué? while” become amazingly clear and you get a Yes,discovered that very that stack Gale Sayersof papers had in a bookyour world a better place if you can.” This lot better view than you do normally. handout, I righttracked now. it Thosedown, can’t as I wasexactly curious cover should be the goal of each of us. Think about it THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 15 STARFLEET CADET CORPS: A NEW BEGINNING Captain Dean Rogers • Commandant, STARFLEET Cadet Corps Artwork By Lauren Milan• STARFLEET Region 7
Spring 2002 has never looked brighter for cadets. Let me tell you all that if you have the best in STARFLEET. The variety of the Any late nominations will be considered the youth of our organization. We had not attended one of our meetings, you don’t awards has ranges from the Outstanding on a case-by-case basis, but most likely our spring break vacations and our grand know what you missing and what plans we Cadet Leader to our Captain’s Assistant refused. holidays, but we also had a great time in have for the young offi cers. If you want to Award. We also have awards designed for our schools. One of the great things that join the party, we hold meetings on the the various departments on a Chapter. You On a fi nal note to all the joy we are giving amazed me during this time of this year is Fleetchat IRC Network in the channel can a Starfl eet Marine to the youngest Chief to the program, the first edition of the that a Region 15 Cadet made the cover of CQ #SFCadetQuarters. The meeting is held Medical Offi cer in the entire region and still STARFLEET Cadet Corps Handbook and Issue 109 and one of our very own Region on every second or third Friday of each be nominated for the awards. If you are into STARFLEET Cadet Activity Book will 12 & 1 Cadet Offi cers passed their Offi cer’s month. Academia, we have two awards that cover be ready in July 2002, right around the Training Corps Exam. the real life school that we attend every corner from the International Conference. One of the original goals in my tenure as week to the Top Notch Academy of the Remember, that this manual will help get To hear about news of this caliber, brings the Cadet Corps Commandant is to reward 24th Century. your cadet unit off the ground and will a great deal of joy my staff, to the fl eet, these young offi cers for their great efforts in provide assistance and examples in ranks, and to myself because the youth of our the past year. In my years as a Cadet Offi cer, The rules are simple but I will give a short safety and supervision, mission statements, organization has talent and drive written all to earn any award in school or organization version of them. SFI members who are and much more. over them. I know that when I accepted the meant that you made a difference and had aged eighteen years old and below can position, I knew the one of the best things risen up to a challenge. Now it’s the time for be nominated for this year’s awards. For The STARFLEET Cadet Activity Book will be about being here is to read and hear about the young offi cers to earn the recognition the STARFLEET Academy/ STARFLEET at its best when there are submissions from the great things that our youth is doing in they deserve and to give the credit where it’s Marine Academy Scholastic Achievement you. The Cadet Activity Book will provide the world. due. Therefore, I announce the fi rst Annual Award, copies of the completion certifi cates different projects that you can use to keep STARFLEET Cadet Corps Awards! for each course must be provided. For the your Cadets active and interested and will The SFI Cadet Corps has been working Christa McAuliffe Scholastic Achievement cover fun things from parties to crafts to at warp speed to become the newest STARFLEET Cadet Corps Awards Award, a copy of the cadet’s report card, or community service. For more information and best Youth Program in the history The STARFLEET Cadet Corps Awards a transcript must be included. to anything about the STARFLEET Cadet of STARFLEET. Our top-notch staff has program is our way of showing our Corps, you can contact me at the email and been doing a tremendous job by keeping appreciation for the hard work, motivation, Please Do Not send the originals. All award snail mail address above, well that’s all I me on my toes. The Online Meetings were and dedication that SFI’s young offi cers nominations must be in the hands of an wrote, the pencil broke. From the halls of the very informative and well attended by have put forth in the past year. We have a SFCC staff offi cer (CSFCC or VCSFCC) by SFCC and on behalf the Cadet Corps staff, loyal cadet supporters, cadet leaders, and total of 14 awards to give out to the best of July 22nd 2002 for this year’s nominations. this is Captain Dean Rogers signing off. 2002 REGION 7 CADET CORPS ESSAY & DRAWING CONTEST CONFERENCE Captain Dean Rogers•Commandant, SFI Cadet Corps “Boldly Going For ward” I would like to take the time to announce a The panel will judge the essays on the Fort Lee Hilton, Fort Lee, NJ • August 23-25, 2002 second contest that are really two contest following age groups: Ages 10 – 12, Ages rolled into one. The cadets that are ages 10 13 – 15, and Ages 16 – 18. and below, I have a question to ask you, Hosted by the Osiris, Avenger and Sun Tzu “Can you draw?” Well, if the answer is Entries for both the Drawing and Essay Y-E-S, then we have a contest for you. Contest must be postmarked or emailed This year’s conference combines a great location and The fi rst half of the contest involves the by July 22nd 2002 at 11:59pm. Prizes will little ones to submit a drawing that is Star be awarded for the fi rst, second, and third a great program, to bring you an event Trek related. place winner in each age category only. you won’t want to miss! All forms of submissions will be allowed. It can be any character or alien from any E-mail or snail mail is acceptable. Please Trek Movie or TV Show. For the kids include return address if your essay • Located in Fort Lee, NJ, just outside Manhattan - close enough to visit ages 3 to 5, they may get help from their wins and you cannot attend the winners NYC, while offering a central location easily accessible to travelers parents. Remember, everybody who ceremony at IC 2002 cadet function. submits a drawing is a winner and will • A luxurious hotel and conference center with an impressive array of receive cool prizes. The panel will judge For questions about the SFCC Essay amenities and services the drawings in the age groups of: ages & Drawing Contest or to send Essay 3 to 5, ages 6 to 8, ages 9 to 10. Pictures Submissions To: • An exciting schedule of events, including traditional panels, meetings will be based on creativity not so much and banquet, as well as a Fri. Mixer with live entertainment and the Rocky exactness of character. Dean Rogers 2414 Rosecroft Village Circle West Horror Picture Show at midnight! For the Older Cadets, I present another Oxon Hill, MD 20745 -3653 challenge for your all. The contest I e-mail: [email protected] propose to you will consist of an essay. For more information, contact This Year’s Essay Submissions must Please send Drawing Submissions to: Conference Chair Edgar Torres at [email protected] be on the following topic “Why I like STARFLEET and my Chapter?” The Dustin Williams or visit our web site essay submission must contain at least 2413 27th St. at http://www.region7.com/R7conf/ 100 words no more than 1000 words. Lubbock Texas. 79411 Punctuation and grammar counts. Parents e-mail: [email protected] (or pick up a registration form from your Chapter CO) may proof read. The Essay Contest is open to people ages 10 – 18 years of age. Good Luck To All Our Participants! PAGE 16 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 STARFLEET GRADUATES OF 2002 Fleet Captain Joan E. Pierce and Commodore Kimberly Brooks• Region 1 & Region 7 Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
Ladies and Gentlemen of STARFLEET, Region 2 Region 5 Name: Commander Liz Reilly I proudly present to you the graduating Chapter: USS Avenger class of 2002. These students have worked Name: Cadet Veronica Duane Name: GSgt. Aleksander N. “Alek” Akers Graduating from: Mother Seton HS diligently all year to reach this pinnacle Chapter: USS Rogue Phoenix Chapter: USS Jaguar Degree: High School Diploma of achievement. Students, we salute you. Graduating from: Bartlett Middle School Graduating from: Heatherwood MS Special honors/news/achievements: Congratulations on your achievement, and Information supplied by: Deborah Duane, Special honors/news/achievements: Participant in Union County (NJ) Teen best of luck in your future endeavours. mother Starting Linebacker - Heatherwood Hawks, Arts Festival, 2000, 2001, 2002. Winner of NJ Jazz and Drummer Governor’s Award in Arts and Education, Cue “Pomp and Circumstance”... Name: Commander Anthony Spotts Information supplied by: General Scott A. 2001; Winner of NJ Council of Teachers of Chapter: USS Parallax Akers, proud papa English writing award, 2001; Winner of Region 1 Graduating from: UNLV National Council of Teachers of English Degree: B.A. in Political Science Name: Ensign Sarah Taber writing award, 2001; Included in Who’s Name: Captain Kathlene Harper Special honors/news/achievements: Chapter: Shuttle Achilles Who of American High School Students, Chapter: USS Columbus Anthony plans to attend Indiana University Graduating from: Cascade College 2001. Graduating from: Ohio State University Law School starting in August Degree: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies Information supplied by: Commander Degree: Graduated March 22, 2002 with Information supplied by: Commander Information supplied by: Cmdr. Timothy Ann Marie Reilly, CMO, USS Avenger, Bachelor Degree in English Anthony Spotts Taber, CO Shuttle Achilles proud Mom Information supplied by: Captain Darlene Harper’s Mother. Name: Commander Jeffrey R. Victor Chapter: USS Challenger Name: Lieutenant (jg) Patty Heany Graduating from: Johnson & Wales Uni. Chapter: USS Tempest Degree: B.S. in Hospitality Management Graduating from: Cuyahoga CC Special honors/news/achievements: Degree: Associate of Science Summa Cum Laude Graduate; Golden Special honors/news/achievements: Quill Honor Society; Eta Sigma Delta Honor Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa. Society; Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society; Future plans include Professor of Dean’s List; Conrad Hilton Scholar; Faculty Mathematics, research in Breakthrough Scholar; Who’s Who Among Students Tech (faster then light propulsion) in American Colleges and Universities; Information supplied by: Rear Admiral Certifi ed Hospitality Supervisor; Dean’s Robin Pillow List 12 Straight Trimesters. Jeffrey is now employed as a Manager with Sheraton Name: Lt. Cdr. Christopher Lariscy Hotels Chapter: USS Star League Information supplied by: Julia Victor, Graduating from: Burke County HS LCdr, Mother Degree: High School Diploma Special honors/news/achievements: Region 14 honor graduate (6th out of 267).college prep diploma with distinction. Will attend Name: Colonel Joost Ueffi ng Georgia Southern University in the fall of Chapter: USS Magellan 2002 Graduating from: Acadia University, Information supplied by: Barbara Lariscy, Congratulations to all Graduates: Recent High School graduates Liz Reilly (left) and Wolfville, NS, Canada Captain, mother Degree: B.A. Business Administration Matt Brooks are among STARFLEET’s Class of 2002! Information supplied by: Colonel Joost Photos courtesy of Liz Reilly and Kimberly Brooks Name: Kimberly Rochelle “Excalibur” Ueffi ng Chapter: Unassigned Graduating from: Appalchian State Uni. Region 4 Name: Elisa Tompkins Region 17 Degree: Bachelors of Social Work Chapter: Shuttle Achilles Information supplied by: Amy Alexander, Name: Lt. Colonol Adam J. Bernay Graduating from: Lewis and Clark College Name: Lieutenant (j.g.) William H. Baker friend Chapter: Shuttle Camp Wendell Fertig [My Alma Matter! - Editor] Chapter: USS Mir Graduating from: California State Uni. Degree: Bachelors in International Affairs Graduating from: Las Cruces HS Name: Marine Lt. Aaron Rayburn Degree: B.A. in Communication Information supplied by: Phillip Degree: High School Diploma Chapter: Space Station Nikola Tesla Special honors/news/achievements: Tompkins, husband Special honors/news/achievements: Graduating from: Henry County HS Special Forensics Honor received upon Honors above 4.0 GPA. Highest honors Degree: High School Diploma graduation. Adam is also studying for a Region 7 ranked # 5 in class of 520. William was Information supplied by: BGN Dennis Master of Theology in Rabbinical Studies. awarded the Silver Scholarship from New Rayburn and MGN Jill Rayburn, parents He is CO of Shuttle Camp Wendell Fertig Name: Commander Matthew Brooks Mexico Tech, where he plans to attend this Information supplied by: Lt. Colonel Chapter: USS Malverne fall. In addition, he qualifi es for the New Name: Corporal James R Winsley Michelle K. Lampson, long-time friend Graduating from: Tri-Cities Christian Mexico Lottery Scholarship program. Chapter: USS Jamestown, NCC-1843D and Adam’s XO School Information supplied by: Elsa J. Baker, Graduating from: Kecoughtan HS Degree: High School Diploma Lieutenant Commander, mother. Degree: High School Diploma Name: Captain Edy Sherrick Special honors/news/achievements: Special honors/news/achievements: 9th in Chapter: Cascade Station Graduated third in his class, and plans to Name: Lieutenant Ross Donaldson his class of over 400. Awarded a Presidential Graduating from: Shasta College attend Emory & Henry College, where he Chapter: USS Anasazi Scholarship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Degree: A.A., General Education will pursue a degree in Child Psychology. Graduating from: Sandia Prep. School University in Daytona Beach Florida Special honors/news/achievements: He’s the Chief Engineer on the Malverne Degree: High School Diploma Information supplied by: John Winsley, Information supplied by: Bruce Sherrick, Information supplied by: Commodore Information supplied by: COL John Fleet Captain, Commanding Offi cer Fleet Captain, Husband Kimberly Brooks, one proud mom Roberts, Commanding Offi cer, Friend THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 17 FROM THE FUTURE TO THE PAST AND BACK AGAIN: BY STARFLEET HISTORIAN GENERAL SCOTT A. AKERS A HISTORY OF STARFLEET ACADEMY, PART II
“Education is the key to unlock delayed, and that Commanding Offi cers STARFLEET Marine presence under College of History was announced with the golden door of freedom.” must take the test within 90 days of its fi rst the direct authority of the Academy. In Denise Duggan to be the director. Secondly, George Washington Carver becoming available. It was also mentioned addition Scott Akers moved up within the announcement of the birth of Timothy that over 400 OTS exams had been the SFMC to their #3 position, and turned Robert Lerman fi rst child for Rob and Kim As we continue on our journey down processed since the school reopened. Turn over the Marine College to Joe “Dances with Lerman. An outstanding way to increase STARFLEET Academy’s memory lane, around time on tests was approximately Squirrels” Maurantonio. In June of 1991, membership. In the year end issue CQ We look forward to viewing that journey 10 days. The Oct/Nov issue informed (CQ 45), the Academy announced that to 54, the Academy had some more changes, through the years of the Maddox, Lerman, the membership that Pips & Squeaks #7 comply with the IRS and the incorporation Admiral Rob Lerman would be promoted to and the following Administrations. (The Alumni Association newsletter) had of the organization, all academy fees had to Fleet Admiral, as he had won the election for The Academy we know today was been mailed out. Commodore Moore, go through STARFLEET and one of Fleet’s Commander, STARFLEET. His wife Kim basically formed during the Steve Smith also commended contributions to the bank accounts. would step down at the Offi cer’s Command Administration (see Article in CQ 110), but Senior Captain network by RAdm Linda College and was succeeded by Carolyn that framework continued to grow during Neighbors, RAdm Janis Moore, Comm. Henceforth all of the individual director’s Cook. The College of Communications the following administrations. By the Mike Robert Hilton, and RAdm Karen Emerson. costs were to be paid for by STARFLEET would be closed as well with Admiral Smith era, the Academy was ready for an In CQ 36, Captain Miller turned over the HQ, with some complaining that HQ was Jack Fields becoming the new Chief of explosive growth, and the framework, Alumni Association over to Commander making spurious decisions on what was Communications. Rear Admiral Lori Anne received details that we are currently using, Deborah Roberts, and Commander David and was not a legitimate expense, while Brown of Florida would be Fleet Admiral the Cadet Schools, the four Institutes, and Forvendel was announced to be the Director others had no problems at all with the new Lerman’s choice to be the new Director of the many membership services that make of the Offi cer Training School, with 110 system. Another complaint was that all the STARFLEET Academy. Finally, it was the Academy one of the two most popular graduates in the just one month, that of Academy courses were going to cost $3.00, announced that a new would be opening, aspects of STARFLEET International. December 1989. even those that had previously been free or the College of Federation Studies under only a dollar in cost before. Commander Sherry Hopper. This issue we will look at two eras: the By April/May of 1990, another new college Maddox/Lerman/McGinnis era, and was added, the STARFLEET Marine College However, at this time the concept of In all the four years of the Maddox the Smith and Rickard eras. Each of under Lt. Colonel Scott A. Akers. The now the Academy Voucher was introduced, Administrations were immensely the administrations had many positives Rear Admiral Janice Moore also announced following a suggestion by fl eet member successful at the STARFLEET Academy. and some negatives, but that is history, that the Senior Captain’s Network was on G. Chen of New York. This voucher New programs, massive participation, and and we will take a quick look at all fi ve hold, as it was being revised. The Vulcan concept is still being used today, with dedicated service by all of the volunteer administrations. So, without further ado Academy of Science also announced that much popularity. About this time, our directors. An example set, and to be let us begin. in the previous year there had been 113 very own Peg Pellerin (then still a Captain) followed by Administrations and Directors graduates, 69 of which had 100% Honors became the Director of the OTS program. to come. Following the confusion of the 1988 scores. In June of 1990, two more schools She requested in CQ 46, that anybody who election Jeannette Maddox, took office were opened. The much anticipated Offi cer had taken OTS up to that point from any of As the transition from Jeannette to Rob with her new team. On that team was Command College under the leadership of the previous directors to send her a copy of Lerman began, Rear Admiral Lori Anne now Admiral Rob Lerman as Director of newly promoted Captain David Forvendel, their diploma as she was trying to build up Brown took charge of the Academy in a STARFLEET Academy. Their first CQ, with Janice Moore taking over OTS, and a database of all the OTS graduates to date. smooth change of command. In CQ 55, #31 for Feb-Mar 1989, listed on the back the College of Communications taught By the time of CQ 47, three new changes an apology was issued for the School cover the STARFLEET Academy Staff. by past CQ Editor Admiral Jack Fields. happened on the staff of the Academy. of Engineering being closed and it was This included Post Graduate School East Additional schools in the works were the Captain Kim Lerman had taken over the announced that it had been reopened. The Director Captain Eric Johnson, PGS-West College of Liberal Arts and the College of operations of OCC, Anita Davis (later previous administrations handling of the Captain Dail Koehler, College of Medicine Engineering. the Vice Commander, STARFLEET) was reimbursements to the college directors Captain Peter Lutz, Security School Captain running the Post Graduate School, and had met with controversy, but in the end Beth Lipes, Computer Education School With CQ 40 being the fi rst of the magazine sadly the Chaplain/Counselor College the situations were resolved. Captain Sharon Ann Campbell, with the format, there was much more room for was closed for a period of time. Senior Captain Network run by Admiral information, but this issue contained In CQ 56, the renamed Marine Academy Rob Lerman, and the Academy Alumni information on the Scholarship Program, To start off the new year of 1992, the was spotlighted with the announcement Association by Captain Marlene Miller. the need for a new director, and an article Academy lost a program, the Alumni by its director Colonel Joe Maurantonio, highlighting two of the scholarship winners, Association, and gained a program, the that the staff of the Marine Academy had The following issue April-May, Admiral James Ludvigson of the USS Malaspina and STARFLEET Corps of Engineers under the expanded to include four assistants, Bob Lerman some staff changes, with Carolynn Ursula Szmulowics of the USS Polaris. leadership of Commodore Eric Anderson of Bell, Angela Smith, Kaye Downing, and Montgomery taking over SACOM, Marlene Ursula decided to attend the best school Region 6, and the Academy of STARFLEET Bruce Sommer. Also in that issue, was an Miller taking over the Vulcan Academy of in these United States, Duke University in Engineering under the directorship of Lt. announcement by Admiral Sue Hampton Sciences, and Commodore Janis Moore Durham, North Carolina. In issue 41 at the Commander John Sellers. In CQ 50, the about the status of the Scholarship Program taking over the Senior Captain’s Network end of 1990 the Academy introduced another Academy celebrated the rebirth of the and that it had expanded to a total of eight from, so he could focus on the Academy new school, the Chaplain/Counselor Corps Cadet School under the leadership of Lt. different Scholarships. as a whole. In addition, the CQ Personnel College under Commander M. Price Oswalt. Diana Morgan of California with three File highlighted Rob that month and talked While tuition was $5.00 the materials basic courses and one advanced course about his career in Fleet, and his other received were extraordinary. in each of 7 different fi elds of study. CQ CQ 57 announced quite a few changes. hobbies including something called real 51, presented for the fi rst time, a full page Both the Security School and the School of life where he worked as an Engineer at a Issue 42, the Holiday/New Years Issue generic Academy Application that could Engineering positions were now vacant and Sacramento Radio Station. celebrated the upcoming nuptials of be used to apply to whichever school you looking for new leadership. The College of Admiral Lerman and his bride to be Kim were interested in, then those schools could Communications was now being led by Lt. In the June-July issue, The Computer Davis who planned on being married in send you the information thereafter. In the Commander Gary Homberg of Ohio. And Education Program changed its name to a non-trek wedding in April of the 1991 August Issue (CQ 52) there were two pieces another new school had opened, the SFA the College of Computer Sciences. In the year. In issue 44, as a wedding present of news. School of Linguistics under the leadership Aug/Sept issue it was explained that the to Admiral Lerman and his bride, Fleet of Captain Spence Hill of Utah. Also it was new Offi cer Command College had been Admiral Maddox placed the now growing First, the birth of the new STARFLEET explained that tuition would once again PAGE 18 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 be paid directly to the School Directors a of the SFA). All schools were closed until Directors, SFA Registrar, SFA Archivist/ change from the Maddox administration. February 1st for review, and the voucher Librarian. She also advised that with Denise Duggan of the College of History system was re-instituted with all tuition her then recently diagnosed illnesses she DEMON KARMA NETWORKS also posted that she was looking for SFA once again going to a central location. The would be stepping down as Commandant Professors of History to help with the Scholarship program in its entirety was put of the Academy. At the same time she was By Lt. Will Robertson development of more courses in that under the Academy, and Bjo planned on campaigning to remove the Commandant’s school. Finally a listing of the 1992 Honor appointing two directors to help with that position from the Executive Committee. USS Parallax, Region 2 graduates included 22 different students project. Finally, several school directors had While a violation of the then (and current) from throughout fl eet. WOW! retired at the end of 1994 thus giving Bjo a constitution, Bjo felt it important that the Demon Karma Networks started as a small IRC Network started by two college students, lot of work to do, to get the Academy back Academy’s head should be independent of and ten of their friends. It was governed by a CQ 58, which was the Tex-Trek issue, up to steam. the political system, and hence independent council of all of these people, unfortunately, announced the appointment of then Captain of the elected Commander, STARFLEET’s this setup only lasted four months. Some Robert Westfall as the new security school In CQ 68, Bjo announced a price increase mandated oversight and control. In people turned out to be more committed director. In that issue Offi cer’s Command for all Academy Courses of at least one addition, the Security School was once than others, some went to more populated College led by Carolyn Cook was the dollar, in exchange there would no longer again without a Director, while four new networks. A few stayed, and were consistent, spotlighted school of the month. 1993 be a requirement to include SASEs. In courses were approved elsewhere in the Taylor Goodwill and Will Robertson, who are ended with a few announcements in CQ 59. addition, the Marine College/Special Academy. now the owners of Demon Karma Networks. Taylor excelled in the Technical Aspect of First, the School of Engineering had a new Warfare College was eliminated, a lot systems at Demon Karma Networks, keeping director in the person of Lt. Commander of this was from Mr. McGinnis’s long CQ 75, following the absence of Academy the servers running, installing new services Cheryl Lowe of New Jersey. Secondly, the standing antipathy towards the SFMC, but information in CQ 74, had the appearance for our free sites. Will became the customer College of History would be closed while life did go on for both the Academy and the of the new acting Commandant, Paul Dyl service person, nearly everyone on the then Denise Duggan gave birth to her first Corps, just ironic considering under Fleet reporting in on the state of the academy. small network knew him and Taylor, but child, and the Cadet School was closed for Admiral Maddox the Corps was placed He named Bjo to remain as his Special Taylor never seemed to be there, Will was reorganization. The spotlighted school of under the administration of the Academy. Advisor, leaving Helen Pawlowski as the communication point. Will’s dedication, the month was the College of Federation In addition Helen Pawlowsi was appointed Deputy Commandant, and Sherry Ann made Demon Karma Networks excel. Studies under the leadership of Sherry Dean of the Academy, essentially Bjo’s right Newell as Dean of the Academy. About half way though the becoming a Hopper. hand woman. business, Will’s relation with the Star Trek CQ 76, in August/September of 1996, was Fandom changed when he joined STARFLEET 1994 began with CQ 60 announcing that Lori CQ 69 (June-July 1995) had Bjo covering the last McGinnis era CQ to be published, International. He started becoming active, Anne Brown the Director of STARFLEET some more administrative matters for and even then, only the RC’s got copies. and visited his Regional Coordinators Academy had been promoted to Vice the Academy. This included promotions But Fleet Capatin Dyl was able to make Chapter on a Christmas. Upon learning Admiral. In CQ 61 (May of 94), Applications for some of the school directors, address a report to the fl eet on the status of the about STARFLEET Internationals FleetChat, were requested for new directors for the changes to highlight that the STARFLEET Academy. Notable information was the he was immediately interested. After a month of scouting out their services, Will Robertson College of History and the College of Command club members could not use “temporary” closing of schools as many approached Taylor Goodwill about possibly Medicine. The College of Communications SFI courses to demand promotion credits directors left for “personal reasons”, linking to FleetChat’s network, less than also had a new director, Commander Laura in their club. That the Security School was notable among these, were the refusal of a month later; the server was added to Begley of Kentucky. The Marine Academy closing until a new director was found. the McGinnis Administration to reimburse FleetChat’s Network (www.fl eetchat.org). which had formerly been provided to SFA The Special Warfare College would remain directors for their costs, as well as many by the separate organization, STARFLEET closed until a curriculum was developed directors feeling unable to serve under the Demon Karma Networks moved their focus Marines International, was closed for it that de-emphasized the military aspects of increasingly corrupt administration of Mr. to web hosting at this point. At this point, reorganization as the SFA Special Warfare the program. Helen Pawlowski’s position McGinnis. Security School had to be run Taylor and Will realized the reason they made Demon Karma Networks. They both College, which would include not only as Vice Commandant of the academy was by Paul Dyl’s chapter, College of History wanted to serve the community. Taylor Marine material but also Ranger and confi rmed. In addition it was determined closed, Cadet School closed, and even Post would go to work during the graveyard Fighter Squadron courses. The relationship that only “canon” sources (that broadcast Graduate School, the third oldest program shift, then come home, and work on Demon between STARFLEET and SMI, had been by Paramount) would be acceptable in the in SFA, was permanently shut down my the Karma Networks. always been a rocky one since the birth future for SFA course development, and acting Commandant. of SMI, and by mid-1994 relations were that “fair use” copying of obscure references Starting on cable line, they provided an IRC severed. would no longer be allowed. For the Academy which had begun with so Network to Role Players on the Internet. much promise, and grown so far during the Now, with one server on an OC-12 line that is guaranteed to never reach 50% usage to SMI, which had grown out of SFMC to be an In CQ 70, Bjo had to reverse the SASE policy, Maddox Administration, the last half of 1996 insure speed of services, Demon Karma umbrella organization for Star Trek Marines SASEs were once again required, however were a dark time indeed. Like the rest of Networks is now looking at purchasing fans across fandom, was unfortunately cut the higher prices for the courses were kept STARFLEET, the Academy was feeling the another server for redundancy in Demon off by its parent SFMC, and went its own in place. There were some grumblings effects of the corruption in the center seat. Karma Networks services. Moving their way. By September of 94, Issue 63 indicated from the course directors that they were While Mr. McGinnis’s EC tried valiantly to focus to fi rst, reliability, they value being that the vacancies above had been fi lled, not getting reimbursed in a timely manner hold it together in every department, they up 100% of the time, and second to service, Commander Kelly Green of Nevada had if at all, for course expenses. A very nice were constantly undermined and often they will be there for you, when you e-mail taken over the College of History, and write up on Captain Helen Pawlowski fired by the Commander, STARFLEET. someone, you will be getting more than a sales associate, you will be contacting the Captain Michael Hess of Pennsylvania was included in this issue. New schools Commandant Dyl, felt that taking absolute owner and maintainers of the servers. had reopened the College of Medicine. announced included the College of Survival control of the Academy would be one In addition a new school, the College of Skills headed by Commander Carol method of keeping it afl oat. He devised SFI Shuttle Program Liberal Arts, started by Commander S. Thompson (who still runs it today) and the a scenario where by redrawing the logos Web Hosting Program Adam Day opened its doors. In the year- School of Tactical Operations by Captain of each school, placing these logos on the Shuttles with SFI get one-month free service end, and fi nal issue of the Communiqué of Paul Dyl, and the School of Interspecies covers of each course booklet, he could from Demon Karma Networks. This package the Lerman administration, Commodore Studies by Lt. Alan Dearnley. claim copyright ownership of same, and is designed to get a shuttle started on the Barbara Cotton (now Barbara Paul) was that STARFLEET would have to accept him World Wide Web. This package is available to shuttles only. named acting Director of the College of CQ 72, (January 1996) opened up the New as the owner of all SFA courses. It was a sad Federation Studies when Sherry Hopper Year with a few short announcements, three and dark time indeed. Shuttle Package: moved on. Lori Anne Brown who had of the School Directors had resigned. Access 50MB Disk Space served admirably as Director the entire for special education students was begun Next issue, we will see what followed the 500MB Monthly Bandwidth Lerman administration was promoted to with a project led by Chris Higdon and fall of McGinnis, In return of the Jed… errr (1) POP Email Accounts full Admiral upon her retirement from Michalene Biber to make the courses more membership. Only four people submitted FTP Access that hardworking position. inclusive of special needs students. Bjo answers to the Trivia contest, and thus I announced that she had not yet approved will be discontinuing that portion of the After a shuttles free period, Demon Karma Networks will charge a monthly fee of $10/ any books for use as references in SFA Historian article. month. You can also host this on your own In 1995 the McGinnis Administration came courses. Finally Bjo passed on the good domain for a price of $15 a year in addition into offi ce, and began changing most of news that long time SFA staffer Barbara I remain Historically yours, to the webhosting cost. Once the shuttle STARFLEET around, and this included the Cotton had gotten married to Bill Paul. becomes a full-fl edged chapter, it is required Academy. First Fan, Bjo Trimble was made they move to our regular package system. For the new Commandant of the STARFLEET CQ 73, had Bjo trying to recruit a plethora more information about this offer, please e- Academy (changing the title from Director of staffers including a SFA Board of mail [email protected]. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 19 ROOKIE RC GOES TO R1 SUMMIT PREPARED Rear Admiral Robin Pillow • Regional Coordinator, STARFLEET Region 1 Artwork By Tom Monaghan• STARFLEET Region 1
Hello STARFLEET! I decided to keep up and other items to use for the different looking for things to do and help with a few changed back into her evening gown and we with my submissions to the CQ even while meetings. I wanted to have it moved errands. She completed the errands before I made a visit to the dance. We danced quite I am on vacation. What you are about to around as needed and leave the laptop at fi nished with all the certifi cates. I made sure a bit and watched the costume contest. We read is one RC’s account of how to take on Registration to make things easier for those that my signature is completely legible on got a picture taken by a local professional too much at one time. that would be working in my place at the each and every certifi cate I signed. I found photographer and danced some more Registration table. The only problem was a page of badges that had not been printed before retiring for the evening. Many of you may know that I have the fact that the program refused to install for some strange reason ahead of time and worked on the Region 1 Summit Staff for on two occasions. printed them out for those that needed them Sunday seem to go by so fast I barely many years. I have even worked on other for banquet tickets. remember what happened. I seem to recall convention staff committees in years past. I I decided to let Patty Heany (a computer spending all more packing the car, but I have most often worked on the Registration wiz and my girlfriend) work on that I “ran” the General Sessions meeting know there was other stuff I did including side of things. Most recently this means while I made the fi nal touch-ups on the Saturday afternoon. We somehow fi nished setup of Registration once again. I also designing and preparing badges for the presentation and a few other loose ends. early when we usually run over. I stepped handed out several promotions and awards attendees. The 2002 R1 Summit was no Patty tried at least fi ve different times Friday into Alex R’s room to discuss some business at the Sunday General Sessions. The Fleet exception. This year, however, I had the morning to install the program and thought just for a minute or two and as 4:00 turned Admiral handed out several promotions as added kink of being the R1 RC. I had made she had it at one point. She fi nally decided to into 4:30 and then to 4:45, I knew I was going well and I certainly hope these are listed plans to have others working in my place. design a table in Word to use instead. This to be pressed for time. When I got back to elsewhere in the Communique’. I knew that I would be busy with other is when I found out that the black cartridge the Registration table, I had to run back to responsibilities. of the printer for Registration was empty. get ready for the banquet earlier than I had The moral of the story is simple. Don’t I own three printers but only brought two originally thought. So, I ran upstairs to get put too much on your plate! Don’t get me Two weeks before the Summit, I had to and I had new cartridges for the one I was into my tuxedo while Patty got into her wrong. I had a blast at this year’s Summit. start from scratch and make a PowerPoint using but not the other one! So, we printed evening gown. We ran back downstairs I just hope I don’t have as much to do Presentation. Let me interject here that in color. Even with all this, Friday went and got a ride across the parking lot to the next year. I also want to apologize to all PowerPoint is one the easiest programs smoothly as we did manage to fix any banquet. We ate and following the meal, the those that may have misunderstood my to use. I did manage to complete the trouble that came up. auction took place. Patty had to run back to darting around trying to get everything presentation in time (actually the day it was the room to change for this since she was done as me ignoring them. I wasn’t really to be presented). I did not, however, get all Saturday, I setup the laptop again but it one of four women that helped to show off ignoring anyone. In fact, I am unhappy the other items I had planned to print out didn’t want to boot up properly. Strangely the items on the block. that I was not able to spend time with done in time. This is the fi rst time I realized enough, I haven’t had this trouble since each and ever attendee. I enjoy meeting I had taken on too much at one time. Summit. After getting past that, I headed During the banquet, the button on my tux everyone and like to talk to everyone as up the Captain’s Call at 8 AM! I then came off. When Patty went back to the room well, but I had too much to do and too I decided to install the same program on found Mike Malotte as I knew he had some to change, I took the much needed shower little time
Miniature Golf The Duck Race Ben Redding (Summit Co-Chair) reported 1. T. B. Heffner 1. Clay Fallis that the auction brought in a total of 2. Fredia Harris 2. Karen Goldbach $998.55. I will personally donate another 3. Amy Heffner 3. Dena Barron $1.45 to make it an even $1000.
PAGE 20 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 REGION 1 AWARDS THE OTHER SIDE OF ALL THIS PILLOW TALK By Rear Admiral Victor Swindell • USS Charleston, STARFLEET Region 1 By Lt. (JG) Patty Heany • USS Tempest, Region 1
On behalf of the Region 1 Staff, I would Best Bi-monthly Newsletter I have to admit, of all the strange and of him while he was fl itting about the like to congratulate the recipients of Buzzwords erratic hobbies I’ve cultivated as late, event. On the rarest occasions, we had the 6th Region 1 Annual Awards. USS Wasp NCC-1721 STARFLEET is probably the least enough time alone to swear openly The Region 1 Annual Awards seek to lethal. Possibly the most frustrating, at the computers that continued to recognize the ‘Best of the Best’ among Best Monthly Newsletter but hey; that keeps me occupied. haunt my existence, and once in a the shuttles, chapters, and personnel Trekosaurus while I could catch a nap while he of Region 1. Of course this is not USS Jurassic NCC-3500 I attended my very first Summit attempted to sign the endless fl ow of an easy job with the many talented this year, also my very fi rst event papers that fl oated into our room. hardworking chapters and members RDC of Excellence as a member of Fleet. I had a unique that we have here in the Region 1. I Capt. Ruth Green view of the Region 1 gathering, Though, the event wasn’t all was told that in some cases that the not only as a fi rst-timer but also as work on either of our parts. After difference between fi rst and second RDC Achievement Award - the RC’s girlfriend. The latter gave romping about the auction dressed place was .25 points. I could expect Alien Ambassador Corps me a host of special privileges and in Egyptian-style garments with nothing less from Region 1. FCapt. Shawn Fields honors, like trying to load Corel several other women (and stealing USS Wasp, NCC-1721 Draw onto his laptop five times the occasional kiss from my wayward I would like to personally thank before giving up in frustration. Due RC), I was fi nally afforded the time all of the chapters that took time to RDC Achievement Award - to my failure to overcome the evil to dress up properly for the dance. prepare entries for the 2001 annual Operations systems of Microsoft, I then got to Once there, my sweetheart attempted awards competition, and well as all FCapt Greg Franklin create a specialized table to allow to teach me how to swing dance (an of those Regional staff members who USS Reprisal, NCC-1896 the registration desk to print up area in which he is surprisingly well evaluated all the entries this year. I everyone’s nametags. This was the trained) while showering me in would also like to give a big thanks to Edith Keeler Award fi rst three or so hours. compliments (another area he seems Fleet Captain Greg Franklin, Deputy FCapt Greg Franklin to possess talent in). To my surprise, Awards Director, who managed the USS Reprisal, NCC-1896 The rest of the Summit, I steered several other people joined in on annual awards process this year. away from all things remotely this sport. My favorite was when R1 Cadet of the Year computerized, and donned my a friend of his walked up, pointed In a few short weeks we hope to have Lieutenant Ashleigh Clark favorite medieval garb. The medieval at me, said, “You’re beautiful,” the latest incarnation of the Region USS Reprisal, NCC-1896 theme of this event made it a lot easier pointed at my date, and said, “I hate 1 Awards & Ceremonies Manual for me, as I’ve been a medieval re- you.” To this day, I’m not quite sure available on the awards Site, as well as R1 CO of the Year creator for a number of years now. whether I should say thank you or on CD-ROM or printed form for those Rear Admiral Roger Scritchfi eld While I still have yet to procure a slap him. But, as he’s a nice guy (one that like to have hard copy. We are USS Ohio, NCC-75007 complete uniform, I had all kinds of of countless many I met this event), also having the awards site modifi ed nifty dresses to choose from. I also I suppose I should just accept it with to change its look and feel. R1 Enlisted Member of the Year had a number of combat-worthy grace! MCPO Tonya Martin sharp pointy things, but decided In the mean time… envelope please. USS Reprisal, NCC-1896 life would be more then interesting All in all, I found the event to be very enough at the Summit without community-minded, fun, and terribly The winners of the 2001 STARFLEET R1 Offi cer of the Year transporting them across state lines. interesting time. While it doesn’t have Region 1 Annual Awards are as Brigadier John ‘Kiwi’ Kane nearly as much armed combat as follows: USS Reprisal, NCC-1896 Of course, I still felt slightly out of those events I usually frequent, the place. Aside from the millennia or sheer friendliness of the people made Communications Shuttle of the Year so fashion gap between myself and it an event well worth attending. Even Excellence : Shuttle Albemarle, NCC-67A/2 the rest of the staff members there, I if it was a working vacation for both always seemed to either be hunting myself and the man I love, it really Best Fanzine Best Shakedown Cruise down the RC or trying to keep track was something worth working for. Magnolia Files USS Dominator, NCC-18076 USS Maat Chapter of Excellence Best Handbook Bennu Station SFR-119 USS Jurassic Crew Handbook Chapter of the Year USS Maat NCC-1794-A Best Electronic Publication Carolina Communicator Next year we are adding two new USS Alaric awards to our annual awards list. These awards will be the Jonathan Department Newsletter Archer Award for Rookie CO of the R-1 Alien Ambassador Corps Year, and the Department of the Year Award. We are looking forward to the Website of the Year receiving entries from every chapter USS Starward Fury, NCC-2122 in the region.
Newsletter of the Year If you want to know more about the and Best Quarterly Region 1 Awards Program, check out Welcome to Region 1. Have a Hot Dog: Patty Heany and RC R1 Robin Pillow Short Circuit the link from the Region 1 Site at http: welcome visitors at the 2002 Region 1 Conference. Photo courtesy of John Adcock USS Maat, NCC-1794A //www.region1.org. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 21 THE INTERVIEWS With Vice Admiral Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons
Name: Pipgras, David the background, and second (in conjunction Gumby: Excellent! Gumby: Oh, Das Boot? Rank: Commodore with the fi rst) is to cram a ton of info into Dave: No... Dave’s Boat. Current Assignment: USS Jaguar, R5 Offi ce that space... Gumby: What other upcoming projects do Gumby: I sit corrected.
NCO CORPS HISTORIAN MARINE FICTION ARCHIVE By Gunnery Sergeant Clayton Hobbs By MCaptain Robert Alpizar 424th MEU, SFMC SFMC Fiction Archivist Hello everyone, If marines would like help in I was recently given the task of One other thing, I cannot edit stories writing a unit history I’m happy creating an official SFMC Fiction submitted to the archive. Please send I report directly to STARFLEET to volunteer. If you have any Archive similar to the ‘Fleet one. only completed works. If you need Marine Corps Sergeant Major material, notes, stories related to I’m currently accepting submissions editing assistance or just general Jack Kern. The role of this offi ce Non-Commissioned Offi cers . using these guidelines: writing help, please ask away on the is to document the history of SFI-Fiction e-mail list. To join the list, Non-Commissioned Officers in I would really appreciate hearing • Submissions must be no longer send an email to sfi -fi ction-subscrib STARFLEET. To this end I will from you. Over the next few months than 10,000 words. If longer, they [email protected] or write to the try and talk to everyone who is I will be contacting all SFMC units must be broken up into chapters. list manager, Admiral Allyson M. or has been a Non-Commissioned and STARFLEET International • Stories should be related to the W. Dyar at [email protected] for Offi cers. Chapters. I look forward to talking SFMC in some way. further information. to you. • Please try to keep in mind that we I hope to be able to document all are, after all, a family organization Please send all submission and aspects of Non-Commissioned Please contact me at ccneko21@ so please keep subject matters any other questions and such to: Offi cers experience in STARFLEET. yahoo.ca. appropriate for all ages. [email protected]
THEPage STARFLEET 23 COMMUNIQUÉPlease ISSUEsend 111 any – feedbackJUNE/JULY 2002 to: [email protected] PAGE 23 BY ROYAL DECREE: SCENES FR Photos Courtesy of Sandy Berenberg, Mark Anbinder, John “
FAR LEFT: Clay and Sandy ABO Fallis pose with John “Kiwi” Getting ready for Retirement? Fleet Admiral Kane while visiting scenic Michael Malotte test the relative comfort of Gattlingburg. Cheeeese! At the Park Grill in Gatlinburg (F LEFT: SFI Treasurer Tammy yellow shirt, Alan Jack (Garibaldi), Greg Fra Willcox, after being asked Larkin, Mary Kane, Charlie Hess (the redhea about her discount policy.
LEFT PAGE, FIRST ROW: All dressed up: Region 1 Summit attendees get ready to dance. Have you hugged your RC today? RC R1 Robin Pillow gets a hug from Sarah Bollick. LEFT PAGE, SECOND ROW: The Return of “Wild Bill”: Patty and Bill Herrmann enjoy the sights and sounds of the Region 1 Summit. Congratulations! Lt. Asleigh Clark, Region 1 Cadet of the Year, poses with Wade Larkin, both of the USS Reprisal. PAGE 24 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 ROM THE REGION 1 SUMMIT “Kiwi” Kane, Joan E. Pierce, John Adcock and Jill Rayburn
OVE: FAR RIGHT: Greg Trotter Rickard and Vice-Commander, STARFLEET demonstrates his superior a rocking chair. weenie rotating and basting skill to Chris “Tigger” From left to Right): An unknwn tourist in a Wallace. anklin, Ruth Green, Dennis Relyea, Eric W. aded guy) and Marilyn Marsh. RIGHT: Karen Goldbach of the USS Questar.
RIGHT PAGE, FIRST ROW: Biddie-Bidddie-Bip: Sam Bollick with his Robot, which won a prize at the Region 1 Summit. This means War! The Region 1 Tug-o-war championship.
RIGHT PAGE, SECOND ROW: With male editors, you will get pictures like this: Susan Fugate enjoying the Region 1 Banquet. Ready to serve: Anthony Leopard of Bennu Station. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 25 FORCECOM has been having a THE FORCE IS WITH YOU... lot of fun over the past two months. Legion of Valor - 521st MSG First, I’d like to announce we’ve By Lt. Colonel Joost Ueffing Brigade Service Commendation - Norman activated a new brigade. The 19th BDE CO, Force Command, SFMC E. DeRoux (1st Star) now has a new MSG: the 388th based in Beijing, China. Welcome on board! And Current Membership Reported: 113th MSG, 123rd MSG, 159th MSG Marine Honor Guard - look forward to another brigade opening up Last period: 616 (active and reserve) Initial Entry Training Award - Kevin Norman E. DeRoux (2nd Star) next month as well! This period: 578 (active and reserve) Cozart, Laura Hensley Great Barrier Expedition - Stephen C. Idell Decrease of 6% (4th Star), Norman E. DeRoux (4th Star) FORCECOM welcomes on board the new OIC Leadership Qualifi cation Badge - Kevin for the 3rd BDE, Mark West. Mark takes over Brigades Reporting: 12 Cozart (Silver) Embassy Duty - Stephen C. Idell (4th Star), from Alex Trevino Jr., whom I’d like to thank Brigades Listed: 14 Norman E. DeRoux (4th Star), John Adcock for his service. Good Conduct - Anthony Leopard, Ben Marine Strike Groups Reporting: Redding, Paul Wheeler II Medical Profi ciency Award - Scott Akers COFORCECOM participated in the R1 Last period reported: 96 (9th Star) Summit / Muster in Pigeon Forge, TN at the Last period listed: 119 Joint Services Ribbon - Anthony Leopard, end of April. My thanks to everyone who Report rate: 81% Ben Redding, Linda Oakley Academic Excellence Award - Scott Akers participated in the muster panels and to the Summit staff who ran a great weekend! This period reported: 94 Brigade Achievement Award - Anthony 12th BDE This period listed: 112 Leopard, Ben Redding, Linda Oakley, Paul Initial Entry Ribbon - Kevin Allen King Because of all the recent talk about the way the Report rate: 83% Wheeler II Corps runs and suggested changes therewith, NCO Development Ribbon - I’d like to remind everyone here that if you (Although it’s only two percent, it’s better Brigade Service Commendation - Paul Rolando R. Gomez have an idea you’d like to have evaluated than the last reporting period! Congrats to Wheeler II, Linda Oakley, Steve Harper, for possible incorporation into the SFMC all. Let’s see that get pushed up even more) Michael Browne, Scott Jensen, Clay Fallis Legion Of Arms - Rolando R. Gomez then write out a proposal and send it on up the Chain of Command. I’ll be glad to make Marine Strike Groups Formed: 6 2nd BDE Community Service Citation - Wayne sure that the right person gets it. Marine Strike Groups Deactivated: 2 Legion of Valor - 683rd Morrison, Mei-Li Budreau, Dale Graham, Ian Graham, Pauline Graham, Chad Thank you all. Below is the State of the Corps. The following Marine Strike Groups did Brigade Achievement Award - McGraw, David Miller, Dick Miller, Nikki See you in print in two months time. not fi le a report to their BN or BDE CO. If Rebecca L. Self Miller, Mark Werner, Paul Werner, Anna you feel this is in error please e-mail me at Williams, Jim Williams Semper Fi. coforcecom@sfi -sfmc.org: 125, 130, 147, 188, Meritorious Unit Citation - 677th 233, 242, 250, 269, 408, 411, 420, 421, 424, 668, Leader Commendation - David Miller, State Of The Corps* 678, 696, 801, 867, 868, 899. (Note: this number 4th BDE Scott Lanham As Of March 30th, 2001** will not match with the MSG stats above, due Community Service Ribbon - Cyndi to some units not being reported at all) Temple, Truman Temple Good Conduct Ribbon - David Miller, FORCECOM welcomes the latest members Mark Werner to the Corps: The following marines received awards Joint Service Ribbon - Cyndi Temple, Sierra Blankenship, Eric Davis, Darlene during the Period of February - March 2002: Truman Temple, Jim Monroe, John Nelson, 13th BDE Harper, Tony Flynt, Cathy Flynt, Kyle Flynt, (Marine ribbons only. Promotions and ship Lee Williamson, Jessica Flores, Chris Good Conduct Medal - Matthew Baillie Amber Flynt, Helen Flynt, Paula Willis, awards are not listed. If you feel this is in Esquibel Kenny Willis, James Willis, Amber Willis, error please contact me at coforcecom@sfi - 17th BDE Steve Willis, David Willis, Kenneth Willis, sfmc.org) Great Barrier Expedition - John Nelson, Lee Good Conduct Medal - Greg Fitzsimmons Vaughn Armstrong, Bill Youngblood, Precila Williamson, Jessica Flores Faggans, Rachel Shotwell, Ann Cantrell, Jerry 1st BDE *: All information reported is as accurate as Hargues, Lester Hargues, John Hollibaugh, Sword of Valor - Steve Harper Brigade Achievement Award - possible, however I am human. If you see Brannon Hollibaugh, Andy Hargues, Trent John Nelson a mistake let me know at coforcecom@sfi - Hargues, Ellie Claasen, Robert L. Hansen, Community Service Citation - John Upp, sfmc.org Roy Henderson, Trish Diehm, Lionel Smith, Char Hughes, Anthony Leopard, Paul 5th BDE Catherine Temple, Kimberly Temple, Robert Wheeler II, Ben Redding, Linda Oakley Cross of Valor - Norman E. DeRoux **: As the Corps database is still under Temple, John Johnston, David Mullins, construction the fi gures concerning that is David Wolf Meritorious Unit Citation - 127th MSG, Shield of Valor - Nadine Romero not listed in this report.
Greetings to all of you, and to the members the BDE, I can be found in the room at 6pm for of the Mighty 4th BDE. informal chatting. These meetings are open FOURTH BRIGADE MARCHES FORTH to all members but I strongly encourage the This was to be my intro to the 2nd BN, and to Colonel Cyndi Temple•DOIC, 4th Brigade members of Region 4 and of course the 4th BDE give all of you my ideas, but as things often to attend. Please be sure to bring your ideas, do in the life of a member of the fl eet, things been named DOIC of the 4th Brigade. It was events. These gatherings could be in the form as I would love to hear them all. change and in this case, I’m not addressing you surprise to me, as I never thought all those years of barbeques, meeting at a local restaurant or all as the 2nd Battalion OIC, but as the DOIC ago when I fi rst joined SFMC that I would ever something along those lines. They will be held It is also my goal to see each battalion in the of the 4th Brigade. hold such a position, but here I am. I am deeply in two locations, one up in N. California and one 4th Brigade have a website or at least a list on honored to be addressing all of you now. in S. California. It is my hope that members of Yahoo!. There is currently in the works a logo Let me introduce myself. I am Cyndi Temple this brigade will be able to attend at least one for the 2nd Battalion and I hope to be able and I serve aboard the USS Centurion in Grand Let me share some of my ideas to help make of these two events and get the chance to meet unveil it to all of you by the next issue of CQ. Terrace, under the command of Brigadier the 4th Brigade even better. Being that I’m a fellow members. Jim Monroe. I am currently their Chief of Communication’s Offi cer on the Centurion, I My email address is [email protected]. Or Computer Communications. I also serve as plan on focusing on improving communications Another way I plan on improving you can reach me on MSN messenger under the Armor Branch Director of TRACOM. within the brigade by planning and holding communications within this brigade is by the nick Armor_Lady_TFL, or AIM under local events for members. These events will be holding bi-weekly meetings in the #4thbde room ArmorLadyTFL and of course you’ll fi nd me I was honored to be named as the Battalion very informal and are meant as a way for those of IRC. These meetings are held on a Sunday in IRC under Armor_LadyTFL.I look forward OIC of the 2nd Battalion and now, to have who are unable to attend the major SFI/SFMC night at 7pm Pacifi c Time. And as I always tell to hearing from all of you.
PAGE 26Please send any feedback THE STARFLEET to: COMMUNIQUÉ [email protected] ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULYPage 2002 26 SFMC ACADEMY E-CERTS REPORTS - APRIL/MAY SUPCOM UPDATE By Lt. Colonel Scott N. Jensen • E-Certs Coordinator, TRACOM Colonel John Adcock • CO, SUPCOM, SFMC The following report is compiled from courses may show no activity, but this The SUPCOM offices have been for $21. If you would like to order the past two months of the Electronic doesn’t mean those courses are more extremely busy of late. I’ll cover the a set, please send a check or money Certifi cate Database. The information diffi cult or less interesting, only that important news bits fi rst and then I order to Wade Olson at the following is used for statistical purposes, to some courses have certain criteria that want to talk about the SFMC Awards address: measure how active each Branch is have yet to be met, especially when Program. within the SFMC Academy. Certain dealing with the Colleges. Wade Olson I have accepted Jill Rayburn’s Rt. 3 Box 626 April 2002 May 2002 resignation as XOSUPCOM. I would Madison, Fl. 32340-9513 Certs Honors Certs Honors Course like to thank her publicly for her work, 0000Combined Arms College and note that she will be staying on In addition to the pins, we are 0011Military History College as SFMC Historian. Stepping up to considering stocking hard to fi nd or 1000War College fi ll the position of XO, I would like hard to make items for the uniforms. 0000Staff College to welcome Colonel Susan Fugate of Some of the suggestions have been 0000General Staff College the 165th MSG/1st BDE (USS Aries) Aerospace Wings, Leadership Badges, 23 10 24 4 Professional Development to the command. It’s always nice to and possibly pre-painted rank pins. 3222Leadership Development bring a fresh face into the Command If you have any suggestions, please 2022NCO Development Staff, and she will do a fi ne job. send them to supcom@sfi -sfmc.org. 11 3 10 4 Aerospace Branch Progress on the web site is coming I’d like to spend the rest of my space 4210Armor Branch along nicely. We’ll be rolling out a talking about the STARFLEET Marine 1176Combat Engineer Branch few new features in the next couple Corps Awards Program. There are 5 3 10 4 Infantry Branch of months, including a few surprises. several main points I would like to 6261Medical Branch Stay tuned, a keep visiting the site at make. 8553Mecha Branch http://www.sfi -sfmc.org/. One word 5 4 10 6 Special Operation’s Branch about information accuracy on the The awarding authorities (be they 1120Support Branch web site...we get the MSG info list the brigade commanders, the major 70 33 86 42 Total Certifi cates Issued from FORCECOM, and only update commanders, or the Commandant) it after every reporting period. can only give awards when they 156 75 Total Certifi cates Issued receive recommendations. The This keeps it as up to date as possible award recommendation forms can 2 4 Academic Achievement Award without the web staff having to make be accessed at 13 11 Initial Entry Training Award constant updates. If your MSG info is 4 0 Marine Profi ciency Ribbon incorrect, please include that in your http://www.sfi-sfmc.org/forcecom/ 0 1 NCO Development Award monthly reports. Heraldry, logo and awards/forms.shtml. motto information should continue to 19 16 Total Awards Issued come to SUPCOM. When you send in a recommendation, give as much detail as possible. 35 Bi-monthly Awards Issued Work continues on the Marine Forces Make sure the award requested Manual revision. We will have an fi ts the action taken to deserve an 89 102 Total Certifi cates Produced updated beta version available to see award. Countless times I have seen 191 Certifi cate Issued April/May 2002 at the IC in August, and are on target people recommended for the wrong for a 1 January 2003 release. award. I have personally kicked back Statistical Data: STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy recommendations multiple times for Electronic Certifi cates Coordinator. After some confusion about what not providing all of the information Most courses taken Previously the high was 100 was appropriate and what was not requested or enough detail. by a single marine: certifi cates. on the Offi cial Corps Email List, we have revised the List FAQ. We will be Keep in mind that some April: Kevin Cozart – 13 courses Special mention should go to Cadet enforcing a strict no-profanity policy. recommendations may take time Kimberly Temple, for being the There were some other changes as to be processed. In the case of the May: Shawn Williams – 18 courses Marine to break the all time high well, and the updated FAQ can be Communications Service Award, with her passing PD-10. found at : I take the time to investigate the Most active Branch in reason for the award, whether it SFMCA this period: Also this month I processed my http://www.sfi-sfmc.org/supcom/ means reading a newsletter, surfi ng 500th Certificate since becoming corpslistfaq.txt. a web site, or what have you. Also, Professional Development – 47 Coordinator. The 500th Certifi cate the individual awarding authority honor goes to Marine Kyle J. Wolf, We have also created a FAQ for the is responsible for certifi cates (if they Second most active Branch in a member of the USS Sun-Tzu, in #corps IRC Channel on the Fleetchat give them), and this takes time as SFMCA this period passing LD-10. nework (http://www.fl eetchat.org). It well. can be found at Aerospace – 21 I personally congratulate all the We’ll be producing a detailed awards Marines that passed courses this http://www.sfi-sfmc.org/supcom/ manual in the near future complete Milestones this period: period, and are looking forward corpsircfaq.txt. with examples of what a properly to more certificate requests in the submitted award might look like. During the month of May, I processed months to come. By the time you read this, the new In the mean time, if you have any and distributed 102 certifi cates, an SFMC Collar Pins will be in stock. questions, please do not hesitate to all time high since I became the Semper Fi! They are available in sets of three ask.
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 27 IC 2002: THE ROAD TO OUR FUTURE STARTS HERE By Vice Admiral Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • IC 2002 Press Relations Officer Artwork Created by Vice Admiral Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • STARFLEET Region 17
Less than two months and counting… Have you the DoubleTree Hotel at 800-222-TREE and ask dates, times, fl ight numbers and the like at the POLLS registered yet? for the STARFLEET IC rate. If anyone has a following address: [email protected]. Online Polls have been added. Take the fi rst Poll problem, please send an email to Chrissy Killian, and help us decide what types of away teams STARFLEET Region 4 and friends continue [email protected] or [email protected]. ATTENTION Webmasters you want!!! working hard as ever to bring you the 2002 SFI Logo Banners are now available for your websites! International Conference and SFMC International Charity Announced! Please help us promote IC 2002 to your friends ONLINE REGISTRATIONS Muster! As you know by now, the event will be The one confi rmed charity we are supporting is and crewmates! Go to http://www.ic2002.org and Online registration with various registration held in sunny, scenic San Jose, California from America’s Second Harvest. It is a nationwide look for the banners that you can easily copy and options and packages are now available online. August 1st through the 4th at the luxurious Four food bank. You probably have a local chapter plug into your website! Online Registration payments are available Star Doubletree Hotel. The Doubletree has hosted in your area. We are accepting items for the through PayPal Only. many Sci-Fi events (including some major SFI charity auction. Please bring them with you or Program Guide Advertising Rates ones like the 1989 STARFLEET IC) throughout contact Chrissy for information to mail packages ¼ page = $20.00 PANELS & DISCUSSIONS the years and has a reputation for being very before the IC. ½ page = 40.00 and Do you have anything to say? Panels and “fan friendly”. full page = 80.00. Workshops are still in planning stages. If you’d PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMING: like to preside over a panel, please contact our Room rates are only $95.00 per night - quite a Ads should be in black and white. Space is contact our Programming Chair, Jerry Tien at bargain! And did we mention the 505 recently Thursday, August 1: limited so contact [email protected] for more [email protected] remodeled guest rooms or the 30,000 sq ft of Check-in for pre-registered members info. Artwork submissions are preferred in .AI, meeting and convention space? Add to that an Offsite dinner & entertainment .EPS or .TIF format. PROGRAMMING IDEAS honest to goodness Sushi Bar, coffee shop, 5 Things you wanna see? Events your chapter wants different dining options and the ever-popular Friday, August 2: AB Update to sponsor? If so, then contact our Programming watering hole and you end up with an experience EC/AB Meeting Ed Nowlin (EC/AB Liaison) asks that all EC and Chair, Jerry Tien at [email protected] unparalleled in SFI history! Opening Ceremonies AB members attending contact him regarding Away mission to local attractions special arrangements or requests you might PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING The San Francisco Bay Area is represented by (see notes below) require that he will need advance notice to The Offi cial IC2002 “Your Program Guide to the a variety of unique landmarks, buildings and Offsite Dinner arrange. Let him know at: [email protected]. Future” is now in the planning stages. If you structures. The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Gaming/Trek Trivia Contest Oh, and Ed will not be providing the dating require advertising space, please contact our PR Island and Fisherman’s Wharf are but a few of service for those single EC/AB members this Chair, Johnathan Simmons at publicrelations@ the things that immediately conjure up images of Saturday, August 3: year… Darn! ic2002.org. San Francisco’s distinct and appealing character. General Session But the rest of the Bay area, including the cities Onsite SFA course assistance Slideshow WE NEED YOU of Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley and Santa Clara, Onsite SFI membership processing A PowerPoint “year book” type slide show is Want to Help? We can always use an extra hand. also offers a variety of great attractions and SFA/SFMC Panels planned to be shown at IC2002. This slide show Any help anyone has to offer is gladly accepted activities. Banquet/Awards Ceremony will be shown during Saturday night dinner and appreciated. If you’d like to volunteer for Dance shortly before ceremonies begin. All members, IC2002, contact the IC Chair, Chrissy Killian at Some attractions in the vicinity of the hotel Intergalactic Synthehol Contest chapters, and friendly beings are encouraged to [email protected] include Paramount’s Great America theme park, submit pictures. Group pictures, events, meetings, the Intel Technology Museum and much, much Sunday, August 4: and any special club related occasion, including PRICING AND REGISTRATION more! Read on! Pre-registration for IC 2003 those funny or wacky pictures taken at those crazy Adult Reg. - Conference Only: $35.00 Closing Ceremonies conferences around fl eet are highly encouraged. Adult Reg. - Conference and Banquet: $70.00 LATEST NEWSFLASHES Captions are optional but highly encouraged. Child Reg. - Conference Only (age 0-12): $15.00 IC 2002 will have a dance on Saturday night. Our Pictures can be submitted in electronic form in Child Reg. Conference and Banquet: $31.00 Cutoff Date For Hotel Reservations dance will feature professional DJ in a luxurious, just about any format to Larry Barnes, IC2002 Adult Sat. Night Banquet Only: $35.00 The last day for reserving rooms is JULY 11th! 2,485 sq. ft. ball room. Web Master at: [email protected] or you may Child (age 0-12) Sat. Night Banquet Only: $16.00 Call 1-800-222-TREE and specify the STARFLEET send hard copies to: Supporting Registration (non attending): $15.00 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE rate. Please note: there are numerous outdoor attractions within easy reach of the IC 2002 Larry A. Barnes AWAY TEAMS Cutoff Date for IC Pre-Registrations hotel. Be sure to bring something comfortable if 112 N Filbert There are many attractions within a short driving The last day for pre-registrations will be JULY you enjoy hiking, swimming or just want to spend Exeter, CA 93221 distance and even walking distance too! Your 26th! Registrations will be accepted at the door. a day on the beach. See you on August 1st! IC2002 TEAM is planning away teams for guided (Please include SASE to ensure your pictures are tours and group rates for certain attractions. These Transportation From Airport to IC Hotel DINNER MENU IS RELEASED returned) will be announced in upcoming press releases. For those of you who will need transport to the Listed below are some of these attractions: hotel from the various airports and train/bus Dinner Menu: Saturday, August 3, 2002 Website News terminals, please fill out the Transportation House Tossed Salad See who’s going: Registration page has been added Fisherman’s Wharf Form on the IC 2002 website. This will ensure French Rolls & Butter to the website so that you can look up your friends Egyptian Museum that Boyd Harmon knows you are coming and to see if they are registered!!! Golden Gate Bridge when you will arrive! Chicken Toscana Monterey Bay Aquarium (Shooting location for Grilled Breast of Chicken Topped with IC2002 Announcements List ST:IV) MP Corps will be onsite Artichoke Hearts And Mushrooms in a This is a list for general news and announcements San Jose Museum of Art Need to renew? Wanna sign up a friend? IC 2002 Milanese Sauce Served with Orzo Pasta available for “Jane Member” to subscribe. This Capitola Beach will be the place as Sanford Berenberg and his Fresh Seasonal Vegetables list can be subscribed to via the IC webpage. This Japanese Gardens all-star Membership Processing Team will be is a NON-interactive list; it is for distribution of Winchester Mystery House there LIVE to assist you with all your MP needs! OR news and announcements only, and cannot be PEZ Museum used for online discussions. New Polo Shirts Sliced Roast Sirloin with Trio Mushroom Sauce Just to name a few that are within about an hour’s New T-Shirts are on the way! White polo shirts In a Cabernet Demi-Glaze Great Stuff Store drive or less! Go to the website and take the online with the IC logo embroidered on the left breast Served with Rosemary Potatoes A full line of IC2002 Merchandise is available poll and tell us what YOU want to do! will be available from the IC 2002 website! Larger Fresh Seasonal Vegetables for purchase. Sweat Shirts, Tank Tops, Tote sizes up to 4XL! Price: $25.00. See the IC02 website Bags, Mugs, Mouse Pads and much, much more. So… plan now to attend the SFI International for more details! Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Be sure to check it out! Ask Chrissy about our Conference and SFMC International Muster now! limited edition Coins and Playing Cards too! http: Our operators are standing by! Rooms are going fast MISCELLANEOUS //www.cafepress.com/ic2002 Our room block is filling up fast. Everyone “The Road to Our Future Starts Here” needs to make their room reservations soon to Boyd Harmon, Transportation Chair asks that if Go to http://www.ic2002.org to check out these make sure that they are here for the fun. Call you are fl ying in for IC, please contact him with and other updates. YOUR STARFLEET IC2002 TEAM PAGE 28 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 USS SOUTHERN CROSS CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY By Commodore D. Alan Yates • Executive Officer, USS Southern Cross Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
The officers and Crew of The USS Southern Cross NCC 1886 gathered together at their Over the years, apart from enjoying exciting role- favorite Chinese Restaurant to celebrate 20 years playing and social events, we have raised money, of service in STARFLEET International. Many of food, clothing and toys for many charities exceeding those present had served aboard the Southern $15,000.00. Cross for over 15 years. We were the fi rst chapter in STARFLEET to establish The presentation table was draped in the “The Helping Hand” and collection of used stamps. Australian Flag and the Flag of the United States of America. Also positioned on the fl ags We were the first Region to have a STARFLEET in pride of place was an impressive Plaque from Academy Campus outside USA and we believe STARFLEET commemorating our 20 years of Southern Cross members have more certifi cates, pro being in this wonderful Institution. Resplendent rata, than any other chapter. above were the Ship’s Flag and The Reliant Class Research Frigate. Mr. Spock also paid a visit. Over the years we have supported many charities Alongside was a smaller plaque commemorating including: “STARFLEET International Chapter of The Year 1988”. Scattered around the table were decorations • The Children’s Medical Research Institute (world and commendations from STARFLEET Academy benefi t to Children) along with the badges of the School Directors. At the front was a huge cake suitably inscribed for • The Royal Flying Doctor Service. (Air ambulance to the occasion photos of which are being sent to outback Australia.) some of our friends in STARFLEET. A video of proceedings will also be sent to HQ. Thank you • The Leo and Jenny Cancer Fund. (cancer research) Letters from the Charities we support were also present around the table. • The Starlight Foundation.( Granting wishes for terminally ill children) At the request of Admiral Jennifer Yates, the ship’s executive offi cer read the following keynote • Exodus. (Food parcels) address. • The Far West Children’s Home. (City holidays for Twenty Years Celebrations. outback children)
Ladies and Gentlemen of USS Southern Cross. • The Deaf and Blind Children NSW Institute. I have been asked by our Admiral to apologize for her inability to attend this happy occasion. Our chapter • The Children’s Hospital Alexandria.(toys) USS Southern Cross is twenty years old this month. Today it will be my pleasure, on behalf of Jennifer, to The Southern Cross was commissioned in Melbourne present Promotions and Service certifi cates along with in 1982 with Ray Mitchell as Captain and Jennifer as SFA Diplomas. Executive Offi cer. The chapter was relocated to Sydney in 1984 and Jennifer was appointed as Commanding It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve with Offi cer. the Offi cers and Crew of Southern Cross and to enjoy the many friendships we have formed both here and in Our membership has varied over the years but more STARFLEET International. than 90 offi cers and crew have served on the Southern Cross with members coming from all over Australia. Scenes from the USS Southern Cross’ 20th Anniversary Party. The success of Southern Cross could not have been Membership is currently 18 but in our case small is Photo courtesy of USS Southern Cross achieved without the support and dedication of all big. aboard Southern Cross.
In the spring of 2002, Pocket Books published Woodstock from the Peanuts comic strip) who Gauntlet and Progenitor, two novels written by BOOK REVIEW: AN UNSEASONED PICARD IN 2 STARGAZER NOVELS becomes the target of another offi cer’s bigotry; Michael Jan Friedman and set in the fi rst year of and Dikembe Ulelo, a newly-transferred Jean-Luc Picard’s command of the USS Stargazer Fleet Captain Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo•USS Accord, STARFLEET Region 7 communications offi cer with a hidden agenda. in 2333. Picard is new to his command -- his fi rst Also appearing are relatives of characters (I mission as a senior offi cer thrust into the center Simenon, the curmudgeonly chief engineer who between this plot and the original series episode won’t spoil the surprise by saying who) met seat by the death of his captain and disability is a member of the Gnalish species (think Jack “Amok Time” is inevitable, but it’s an intriguing in Star Trek: Voyager, set decades hence. of his fi rst offi cer was recounted in last year’s Klugman crossed with a velociraptor). These take on an old plot. The Valiant – and while he is the urbane and characters were all fi rst introduced in Friedman’s I enjoyed both Gauntlet and Progenitor. The learned Picard we know from Star Trek: The Next 1991 novel Reunion and have also appeared in Among the new characters introduced in these 70-year “interregnum” between the events Generation, he is still relatively unseasoned. The First Virtue (Friedman’s contribution to the novels are Juanita Valderrama, a middle-aged of Star Trek: Generations’ prologue (set in “Double Helix” series, co-written with Christie chief science offi cer whose complacency in her 2293) and Star Trek: The Next Generation is We meet again Picard’s weapons officer, Golden), Requiem and last year’s The Valiant. career leads her to an unwise choice; Joe Caber, still largely unexplored territory. Friedman’s Lieutenant Vigo (introduced in the Star Trek: The scion of a Starfleet family, whose kindness handling of the gaps in the tapestry of Star Next Generation’s episode “The Battle”). As well, In Gauntlet, Picard is tasked with stopping the towards some of his fellow officers doesn’t Trek history is deft and fun to read. Each we are reintroduced to Picard’s command staff pirate known as the White Wolf. A Machiavellian offset some nasty personality traits; Martin novel contains portents of plotlines for future who will serve with him for more than 20 years admiral has given Picard this choice assignment Paxton, the Stargazer’s chief of communications; Star Trek: Stargazer novels, which I anticipate (shades of Kirk and his command staff): Gilaad on the assumption that he will fail and his new Elizabeth Wu, a by-the-book second offi cer who is with enthusiasm. Ben Zoma, his impulsive first officer; chief captaincy made a laughing stock. The White Wolf reminiscent of Commander Shelby from Star Trek: medical offi cer Carter Greyhorse, who is better turns out to be something totally other than what The Next Generation’s “The Best of Both Worlds”; Two weeks after these novels were released at dealing with lab equipment than with people; Picard has expected. In Progenitor, chief engineer Jiterica, a young ensign of the low-density in stores, Marco Palmieri, Star Trek editor earnest security chief Peter “Pug” Joseph; Idun Simenon returns to the Gnalish homeworld Nizhrak species who wears a containment suit for Pocket Books announced The Lost Era, and Gerda Asmund, twin sisters (humans raised – accompanied by several Stargazer offi cers -- to while aboard Stargazer; Obal, a comical-looking a six-novel series about what I’ve called the by Klingons) who are the primary helm and undergo a time-honored ritual that will determine Binderian engineer (he resembles a plucked bird interregnum, which will be released starting navigation offi cers, respectively; and Phigus the continuation of his bloodline. A comparison and I visualized a larger, more verbose version of in August of 2003. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 29 In May 1994, I boldly went on my second and her family together with 120,000 other Cruise Trek vacation ... this time to Alaska. Japanese Americans were placed behind On that wonderful week-long vacation, I REMEMBERING MAMA the barbed-wire enclosures of United States met many new friends and one very special internment camps. They were evacuated from lady. To George and to us, she was Mama Cmdr. Carolyn Peters•Chief of Operations, USS Hornet their Los Angeles home in 1942, fi rst to the ... to the rest of the world, she was Fumiko Santa Anita Race Track assembly center, then Emily Takei. even in her younger days, this story became even From George Takei’s Offi cial Web Site: to the internment camp at Rohwer, Arkansas, more moving. What strength of the character she (www.georgetakei.com) and then to the internment camp at Tule Lake, Mama loved to cruise. George liked to joke showed in the face of unspeakable indignity. California. They returned to Los Angeles after that Charles Datin, Cruise Trek organizer, Fumiko Emily Takei passed away in Los Angeles the war. never called him about our next adventure, he I must also mention that John de Lancie lost on May 25, 2002, after a long illness. She was 89. called Mama and she brought George along. his father on May 22nd. While I never had the She was born in Florin, California, on September Widowed in 1979, she was active in the Hompa She always had a smile and seemed to enjoy privilege of meeting Mr. de Lancie Sr., I have had 29, 1912. She was the daughter of Benkichi and Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and the Pioneer hanging out with us as much as we enjoyed several opportunities on Cruise Trek’s to spend Shigeno Nakamura. Center. She was a dedicated volunteer at the hanging out with her and George. There were time with John. If the son is any refl ection of the Koreisha Chushoku Kai senior citizens hot about 900 of us in Alaska that year so I didn’t father, Mr. de Lancie Sr. was an extraordinary In 1922, her parents sent Fumiko to Japan to be meal program. get to spend much time with her but on the individual. educated. She returned to California, and, in 1935, 1995 cruise to Bermuda that changed. During she married Takekuma Takei in Los Angeles. Fumiko and her husband were avid travelers, our visit, our group was treated to an excursion We grieve with thee, George and John. With the outbreak of World War II, Fumiko having covered almost all the continents of the to a private beach. The boat ride there and globe. They had been to the African countries back was a chance to chat and mingle. In the of Kenya and Tanzania, Iran, Egypt, India, middle of all of this were George and Mama. Singapore, Tahiti, Bora Bora, the Russian cities Once there, George wanted to snorkel but was of Moscow and St. Petersburg, South America, reluctant to leave Mama alone. A friend and Europe, and Asia. In recent years, she joined I were not swimming so we offered to spend her son George on cruises to Alaska, Bermuda, the afternoon with Mama. It was delightful Mexico, and the Caribbean. and one of those special vacation memories. Momma’s last Cruise Trek was on our return She is survived by her children George Takei, to Alaska in 1998. Her health began to fail after Henry Takei, and Nancy Reiko Takei, all of Los that and George was unable to bring her on our Angeles; her grandchildren, Scott Takei of Los Panama Canal adventure. Angeles and Akemi Louchheim of Seattle; two great-grandchildren, Hana and Markus Takei My personal memories of Mama were of Los Angeles; and her sisters Yukiko Tamura enhanced after I had the chance to read of Hiroshima, Japan, and Setsuko Thurlow of George’s autobiography “To the Stars”. Toronto, Canada Among the events he recounts in great detail are their experiences in the internment camps In lieu of fl owers, the family requests that of World War II. The story that touched me donations be made to the: most was his description of his mother and the portable sewing machine she took with Japanese American National Museum In Memoriam: Mama Takei with George and Brad Altman (George’s friend and assistant) them. Having met her and recalling that she 369 East First Street was probably not a physically strong woman taken on formal night at Bermuda Cruise Trek, August 1995. Los Angeles, CA 90012.
I had recently returned from a student my shift was about 21 hours before the closing internship in Florida, when I discovered that ceremonies. I had yet to visit the stadium in my I would be activated for the Utah Salt Lake A SOLDIER’S OLYMPIC MEMORIES activation. A very serious shift indeed. Winter Olympic Games. Some think we’re not We arrived at the correct time (that was rare), much to look at, but we pull our weight as a LCdr. Nathan Shumway•USS Alioth, Region 17 and proceeded to check all the local performers Combat Engineer HQ unit. as they went in and out of the gates. However, and our food was now bused in from the other were mostly spent sleeping, and the nights on by 3 am, as we only needed to keep one Mag We started with one of our monthly weekends, location, but we had the opportunity to work duty. This essentially fi lled most of the time for station open, we were sent to a Press HQ, which getting prepped as to some of our duties for the more than just the two venues in the Ogden area. two months. Some might say that isn’t much to was basically a large indoor tennis court. As Olympics. At the time, we still had no idea as Now we had the Secret Service Warehouse (dock do. To them I would quote an old military adage; “ there was not much to do, a Private who had to where we would be staying. Would we be at working, security, and vehicle search [VSA]), War is mostly build up of forces, supplies, patrols, spent most of his time at the stadium offered home? Barracks? Hell-hole? Knowing the luck Downtown Venue VSA and Mag Bag, and a few and KP, with sporadic fi ghting in between.” to give me a tour of the stadium itself. most Army units have, most were betting on other places in the downtown area. the last option. With my duties, I was assigned in my last night to I passed by the gates, and immediately walked With our crew pulling graveyard shift, our days Rice-Eccles stadium for Mag and Bag. The start of behind the Olympic fl ame on the south end We loaded up our gear into the back of a regular of the stadium. I was awed by this sight, and size school bus, and headed to the UCHITA, by the feelings that it evoked. We continued a Reserve Army station located in Salt Lake. upstairs to the Presidential Booth, and sat in At this point we went through, what by most President Bush’ and Vice-President Cheney’s military standards, was a relatively short and chairs. Great view of the stadium and the ice simple processing system. It only lasted about rink I must say. The only problem with the eight hours. This includes the fi ve hours that whole tour, my tour guide just would not shut it took the “higher-ups” to decide if they were up. It was diffi cult to enjoy the ambiance when going to send us to Ogden or to West Valley. someone is talking the whole time. Finally, we were to go to Ogden, a broken down hotel, purchased by the US Army, and The crowning moment of the whole night upgraded signifi cantly. arrived, when after leaving the booth, I went out onto the ice. Just being there, where all the You had to let the water run for about a minute athletes had marched in was inspiring. On if you wanted a drink or a shower, but the food either side of the Flame, all the fl ags began to was good, we weren’t too far from a mall and billow slightly in an early morning breeze. downtown Ogden. We received briefi ngs on subjects such as how to search vehicles, use of The music for the ceremonies that had been metal detector booths (as well as the handheld playing a moment earlier stopped suddenly, version, also known an Mag and Bag), and how though the laser lights still ran back and forth to direct people to “choke points” at the various across the stadium. It sounds cliche, but it was Olympic venues. a moment that happened. Besides, sometimes cliche moments occur at 4:30 in the morning. After four days of what we thought was The Private I was with even quieted for a blissful heaven, we were moved down to the moment. I was there, at a most important West Valley barracks. This was the equivalent event, and one of the most important moments of losing favor with the Gods. We now had a Taking a Break : Lt. Commander Nathan Shumway of the USS Alioth. of my life. Like the Flame, it is burned as a new “mayor” (barracks Commanding Offi cer), Photo courtesy of Nathan Shumway memory for all time, in my soul. PAGE 30 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 A TALE OF TWO CITIES By FCapt. Ramon Macias and Lt. (j.g.) Gerry Sylvester • STARFLEET Regions 4 & 7 Artwork Created by Vice Admiral Kurt Roithinger • STARFLEET Region 5
Sometimes getting angry can have its uses. if she could not succeed in this wonderful, He informed me that I was going in the wrong When Geraldine found out that the fl ag was amazing quest. Geraldine has a phone, she direction. He told me that I needed to contact no longer going to be available for the IC For example one night I got a phone call has a mouth, she has an attitude, and she the Port Authority Police, Specifi cally, the offi ce she felt she had let the fl eet down, but I was from a beautiful Lady who decided she has the guts to try. of Chief Joe Morris. Mike gave me the number and am so proud that I know her. I can say could do two things with her anger. The fi rst and permission to use his name. to people I know this Lady who tried to do option was to put her fi st through a window. I started dialing: this for the members of Fleet. The second was to use that energy in a good I called and left a message on Chief Morris’ way, a constructive way. So she set out to do NYC Mayor’s offi ce. I spoke with the Mayor’s answering machine. Two days later, SGT. Brian Geraldine put the effort out to contact just that and she came up with what I think personal assistant. Toohey called the house. He informed me that everyone from the Governors Offi ce, the is a Wonderful Idea. the fl ag was at the Smithsonian in Washington Mayors Offi ce the Port Authority and the I was kicked over to the New York State DC. Smithsonian, as well as all the intermediaries As always, I am online with folks on IRC Governor’s office. “The Governor is not that she had to go through to get to those and Instant Messenger systems as well as available. Would you like to speak with the The next call was to the Smithsonian in people. The red tape she worked her way on the phone. One night that very beautiful Lieutenant Governor?” (Like I’m going to Washington DC. The general information through was but an after thought to Gerry, Lady told me about this wild wonderful Idea say no!) number and then to the Office of Public she was on a quest to do something for the she had. She had an idea to try to bring members of fl eet something to the International Conference in San Jose August 2002. This is the story During the search, I was communicating with of a fi ne Lady’s quest to try to honor those Ramon Macias, Ed/Firefighter Nowlin, and fellow Fleet members who do their job Chrissy/Kryssi Killian (International Conference everyday and don’t think of themselves as 2002 Con Chair). special or heroic. I “spoke” with Ed on IRC one night about the idea Geraldine “Robyn” Sylvester put her time, of the 9/11 fl ag. I will never forget his reaction. her energy, her heart and her all into this Quest. “You mean THE 9/11 FLAG?!!!”
In search of the September 11 Flag... I was fl oored to say the least. To me it was simply a matter of getting on the phone and talking. Ok! I admit it. I got hells fi re into me. I thought What was the worst I could hear, “Drop Dead about how my life had changed so much in the Bird Brain!” past 16 months that I have been a member of SFI. And I wanted to do something to say I will admit to going through several bottles of thank you and to give back to those who gave antacid and two massive migraine headaches. me a chance. It’s been years since I had to deal with that. Both Sandy and Ramon had to deal with my So I decided to start tilting at a windmill... attitude as well. I was stressing out because I really wanted to make this a reality for the I got on the phone with Sandy Berenberg. “ Hey members of STARFLEET. Sandy, I have an idea...” Gerry Sylvester and Old Glory. But what really made me sit down and cry was an Pat Comune/USS Challenger will warn anyone Photo courtesy of Ramon Macias e-mail that Ed forwarded to me. I asked him if he look out when the 2 of them start talking.... By could quietly contact the RC’s to attempt to fi nd that he means Sandy and myself. out how many Police Department Offi cers, Fire I was sent over to the Office of Emergency Relations. I was then sent to the Curator of Arts Department Offi cers and Emergency Medical And so started the quest for the 9/11 Flag. Also Management (OEM) back in NYC. I was asked and Technology. I was then told that the fl ag Technicians we really had in fl eet. The fl eeter’s know as the search for the Holy Grail of the to send and e-mail with the request. would be turned back over to the Port Authority response was “What you consider being a hero, United States. at the end of the contract. I was given permission we call doing our job.” Now came the hard part. Writing a letter that to call Chief Morris and use the name of the Arts I cleared the concept of the quest with the higher will not get lost and gain some attention. I was and Technology Curator. And now here I sit, no fl ag, and a phone bill the ups and those on the IC 2002 committee. Some stressed to say the least. On one strange night, size of Montana. of who were in shock that I could consider such I had the cell phone in one ear, the landline in I made my fi nal call to Chief Morris’ offi ce. I a quest. My response was, why not. I have a the other, Instant Messaging going on the PC, was going back and forth with his secretary due Oh well, On to the next windmill. phone, I have a mouth, I have an Attitude! and e-mails fl ying! to the fact that Chief Morris was attending the Police week in Washington DC. I offered phone End note When Geraldine told me of what she was I later got a response containing the tracking numbers for Sandy Berenberg and myself. The I would like to say thank you to Major Greg going to do I was stunned, Could she do number. idea that if they wanted to they could put a face Shipley of the Maryland State Police. Major this? No one else I knew had the guts to to the voice, the opportunity was available to Shipley also works with the Polar Bear Plunge think of it, much less try to get the Flag. I had I was not content to just sit by and wait. I fi gured them. in Maryland. He saw all the hard work and learned by this time that she was determined that the SFI request would get lost in the massive effort that STARFLEET put into this past Polar to try to succeed if it was at all possible. amount of e-mails. I decided to e-mail the cover And so we waited. At the end of the week I Bear Plunge. sheets for the SFI press pack to OEM. decided to call Chief Morris again. After a bit The emotion in her voice, the determination, of phone tag I fi nally got to speak with the Chief. And as a result of that, STARFLEET was granted gave me the belief that it was possible. To me It was not to long after that I got a personal e-mail From there, he handed me the bad news that the the privilege to use his name as a reference. And the only failure could be in not trying from from the director of OEM. fl ag was in the Smithsonian to stay. The fl ag is believe me, I did. fear of failure. I have learned that this Lady already in bad shape and further handling will is not afraid to try. The only fear she had Mike Dendekker, a senior manager with the OEM increase the damage. And that was the end of The only failure would have been in not was in letting the members of Fleet down called me. He called me!!! And STARFLEET! the ball game. to try. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 31 USS JURASSIC AMATEUR A REPORT FROM THE WALK RADIO CERTIFICATION By Lt. Gene Adams • Chief Engineer, USS Quanah Parker, Region 3
By Admiral Carolyn Donner On Saturday, April 13th, Chief Engineer had driven to the park with his headlights on. In and was therefore a little out of sorts. The USS Jurassic has several members who Gene Adams and Senior Chief Petty Offi cer the rush to catch the shuttle bus from Joyland to are also Amateur Radio operators. After all, John Montgomery, the Chief of Operations, the mustering area, he had not turned the lights The driver used his cell phone to call the there is more to Star Trek communications represented the USS Quanah Parker in the off and the battery had become comatose. This mustering area and explain the problem, and then just Uhura saying “Hailing Frequencies Walk for Multiple Sclerosis at Mackenzie Park realization caused the Chief Engineer to begin before long a helpful man arrived carrying a Open” all the time. Amateur Radio seems to in Lubbock, Texas. The start was auspicious, to emit infrequently used phrases and word portable power pack. He connected the power be alive and well in the 23rd century. How as the overcast sky made it a little cooler than combinations at a high decibel level until he pack to the ailing battery, the Chief Engineer do we know? Well in the original Star Trek expected. Various modes of locomotion were noticed a passerby staring at him. slid behind the wheel of his vehicle, turned the series episode Operation Annihilate! when evident, in addition to merely planting one hoof ignition switch and…nothing happened. The Uhura can’t make contact with the offi cials in front of the other. There were baby carriages, He explained that he was actually speaking helpful man considered this development, on the planet Deneba, Captain Kirk tells strollers, scooters, in-line skates and one little Klingon and that it was a Klingon custom to shake and then remembered that he had neglected her to try GSK783 on subspace frequency red wagon. The huge and motley throng was your fi st when you spoke. He suddenly thought of to charge up his power pack recently. The 3. No doubt that is the future equivalency composed of beings of all ages and several the Ops Chief and his mostly functioning vehicle. Chief Engineer was now lying on the ground of K8SSJ on frequency 28.345. Uhura says it species. There were kids on tethers who looked He raced towards the other end of the parking lot making grass angels and idly noticed that the is a private station, which we later fi nd out like dogs and dogs in tee shirts who looked only to see the Ops Chief disappearing into the helpful man was slowly backing away. He did belongs to the Captain’s brother, Sam. like kids. One dog in particular demonstrated distance with never a backward glance. The Chief not care though, because he was convinced that extreme intelligence at the three-mile mark as Engineer was aggressively attempting to stomp the universe simply intended that he spend the With that in mind, we decided to apply for he or she (a close inspection was not performed) a mud hole into the parking lot pavement when entire day in the parking lot at Joyland. a club license for the USS Jurassic from the plopped down and refused to go any further. he noticed that he was again being observed. He present day FCC and received KC8LEY on weakly explained that he was actually practicing Ultimately, he was able to convince a later Earthdate 9811.12 (12 November 1998). Our Although seemingly unbelievable, this was a his Irish step dancing. arrival (who had not witnessed any of the CO Carolyn Donner - N8ST was listed as fi ve mile walk where it was possible to fi nish prior events and thus assumed that the Chief the trustee of the station. On 5 October 1999 weighing more than when you started. The The Chief Engineer doggedly waited for a shuttle Engineer was still a rational human being) to we were granted a vanity callsign of K8SSJ reason would be the aid stations, which were bus back to the mustering area and upon arriving use his vehicle to physically push the Chief with the SSJ standing for Star Ship Jurassic. located just about every quarter mile and there (and while simultaneously trying to look Engineer’s vehicle and get it started. The Garry Cameron (VE7ACM) then applied for were furnished with bananas, apples, candy as coyly engaging and piteously beseeching as Chief Engineer motored home with no further the Jurassic’s second Club License, VE7SSJ, and various other snack items, nutrition bars, possible) prevailed upon the event offi cials to mishaps and, after he had entered the cool which was issued by Industry Canada on water, Gatorade and fl avored water. This was loan him some jumper cables. One of the offi cials, confi nes of his abode and had taken several Earthdate 9906.22 (22 June 1999). in addition to the Bluebell truck handing out ice obviously sensing desperation, produced a set of pulls from a cold, fermented and carbonated cream bars and the free lunch after the walk. cables and sent him back to the parking lot with a beverage, the thought formed in his mind that, The USS Jurassic stays active in Amateur driver and one of the course monitoring vehicles. before venturing out again, he should make a Radio in a variety of ways, including At any rate, the Chief Engineer and the Chief Using the battery of the second vehicle, the Chief sacrifi ce to the Automotive God to appease him working Field Day every year. Issuing a of Operations fi nished the walk uneventfully Engineer made all of the proper connections, and prevent future problems. certifi cate to amateur radio operators who and caught the shuttle bus to take them to the slid behind the wheel of his vehicle, turned the work both USS Jurassic stations, also keeps parking area at Joyland Amusement Park. ignition switch and...nothing happened. He found himself wondering whether the us busy. The certifi cate is called the Jurassic They exited the bus, bade each other adieu Automotive God would prefer the sacrifi ce of a Certifi cate (see below) and can be earned by and headed for their respective vehicles. The Further testing using the good battery revealed virgin or a goat. He ruled out the option of using anyone with an amateur radio license. The Chief Engineer slid behind the wheel of his that at least one of the jumper cables was faulty. a virgin, since it would be too diffi cult to fi nd rules are simple: auto, already anticipating the activation of his The Chief Engineer was winding up to see if he one, and then rapidly dismissed the goat option climate controls (it was no longer pleasantly could throw the cables over Joyland, when he also, since he did not want PETA picketing in 1. Work both USS Jurassic stations (K8SSJ overcast). He inserted his key and turned the remembered that they were not his, so he settled front of his house. He opened his refrigerator and VE7SSJ) on any band and any mode. ignition and…nothing happened. This caused for a vigorous kick of one of his tires. He can now and stared into it for several minutes to see what They do not have to be worked at the same the Chief Engineer to momentarily ponder tell you that this is not a good idea when wearing might suffi ce for an acceptable sacrifi ce. Then he time or on the same band. what had befallen him, when suddenly he relatively soft running shoes. He explained to the took another pull from his beverage and smiled 2. Send QSL cards for both contacts along realized what was amiss. Due to the overcast alarmed driver of the course vehicle that he had as he reached into the refrigerator. He would with a 9 x 12 SASE (or equivalent IRC’s) to and relative darkness early that morning, he not had a chance to obtain his daily caffeine fi x sacrifi ce two soy burgers. one of the addresses below:
Carolyn Donner N8ST P. O. Box 158 Hamersville, OH 45130 CHICKEN HATS, SPIRIT STICKS AND FUN: RELAY FOR LIFE, NEW MEXICO Garry Cameron VE7ACM 11th Ave. Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 4Y7 By LCdr. Elsa J. Baker • USS Mir, Region 17 CANADA What’s a Relay for Life? It is an American Then we started the custom of keeping one researchers have received the Nobel Prize. Cancer Society fundraiser, but more member walking the track at all times for the You can also fi nd out more about us at our importantly, it is an incredible experience, next twelve hours. A Spirit Stick can be used to Another of them has created Tamoxifen for website: http://www.qsl.net/k8ssj rr via e- especially when shared with your turn over the track to another team member. the treatment of cancer. That is why, we mail to [email protected] or [email protected]. shipmates. But the event isn’t boring after that! Remember, the crew of the USS Mir and the members this is a fundraiser and not too different from a of Team Qa’Pla think this is such a worthy As events unfold, you fi nd cancer survivors fair. All the fundraising goes to the American cause. That is why we dedicate ourselves to in all shapes, sizes and ages, walking a Cancer Society. Although the USS Mir did doing two relays each year. Our next relay victory lap around the fi eld. They are in most of its nearly $2,000 of fundraising ahead of is September 6th and 7th in Las Cruces, purple t-shirts and the commentator is time with a series of raffl es, other organizations New Mexico. inspiring them on. The USS Mir took up a bet on activities and merchandise that would strategic position on the fi eld. appeal to the participants. So, there were food CSGM Jack Kern, our chapter’s webmaster, booths, silent auctions and raffl es. coordinated this year’s event and also took As the cancer survivors rounded the bend, all the pictures. To see more pictures visit they saw us clapping for them. I’ll never Being spirited and loving to have a good our website: forget seeing their faces light up as they time, our Fleet Captain Nancy Lynch and saw us. They just beamed with happiness. crew bought and wore “Chicken Hats”. If we http://www.zianet.com/jdkern/rfl 2002/. In quite a few of the groupings, someone didn’t stand out before, we did now! vigorously waved back at us – a Star Trek The URL for Team Qa’Pla: fan from way back. Nothing could top this The Relay for Life in Alamogordo, New Mexico experience. (evening of 3 May into the morning of 4 May) http://www.geocities.com/ussmir/relay/. raised a total of $71,000 for the American Next, the commentator introduced Team Cancer Society’s cancer research program. Don’t forget to contact your local American Qa’Pla, along with all the others and we Cancer Society for a Relay for Life in your walked a lap around the fi eld. Over the years, 31 American Cancer Society area.
PAGE 32 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 THE RIDE STUFF: AN INTERVIEW WITH TROOPER FOR A DAY By Vice Admiral Johnathan “TK1138” Simmons • RC, Region 17
ASTRONAUT SALLY RIDE It was Sunday, May 12, 2002 and hundreds advice should you ever “don the white,” Go gathered at the Centennial Theater in South to the bathroom FIRST! Trust me on this. By Hartriono B. Sastrowardoyo • Shuttle Poteidaia, Region 7 Denver to eagerly await a private screening of Star Wars Episode Two: Attack of the We marched up to the arena tent and “Through your vision, your creativity, and his friends, his parents or maybe even his Clones. The screening was one of 11 across provided an Imperial Presence while those your dedication, you can help thousands teachers as well.” the country and was designed to benefi t who paid $250 a ticket were entertained with and thousands of girls achieve their dreams the Kempe Children’s Foundation. I was food, drink, raffl es and costume contests. I and reach for the stars.” That’s the message She founded Imaginary Lines, Inc., a approached by Lionel Smith of the 501st was the fl ag bearer for the 501st that day and that two-time astronaut, Dr. Sally K. Ride, company aimed at increasing the number Stormtrooper Legion to join in the festivities met many new fans that also had an interest brought with her to Kent Place School in of girls who are technologically literate, and help promote the charity. in Trek and Sci-Fi in general. I gave away Summit, NJ, on May 2nd, National Space supporting and sustaining girls’ natural most of the business recruiting cards for R17 Day, as proclaimed by Mayor Walter interests in science and technology, and Showing up in my DS-9 outfit, I took a that I had made up for the event. Long and Governor Jim McGreevey. also at fostering a change in cultural look around and knew I was out of place. Dr. Ride’s appearance was part of the perceptions of girls and women in these To the few who asked me about my costume Two of the Troopers from the 501st got School’s ongoing speaker series, which endeavors. I told this; “Star Wars… WARS… Now I tickets handed to them by a couple who is designed to expose its female students remember!” as I slapped my forehead in had mistakenly bought two sets and in turn to accomplished women leaders in the “One of my missions now is to help keep mock astonishment. I had arrived before were admitted to the private screening. I global community. Recent speakers have those girls in the pipeline, starting with most of the Troopers from the 501st and however, was not, but I did get free eats and included playwright Anna Deavere Smith the upper elementary and middle schools. as I saw Lionel pull in, I walked down the drinks, got a bag of goodies and limited run and novelist Anna Quindlen. We do this by creating a series of events parking lot to meet him and walked right items. I even got one of those coveted tickets that girls will want to come with their into the 501st staging area. with the lanyard to put in my collection. Dr. Ride is currently a Professor of Physics friends like community science festivals, at the University of California, San Diego, hearing women from a variety of different Troopers in various stages of garb were When it was all said and done, over $125,000 where she encourages young women to professions, to mother and daughter space fi nishing putting on their armor as Lionel was collected for Kempe. We felt proud. We study science and math. camp,” she explained. greeted me with a smile and directed me also felt tired and sore (armor pinches in to another Trooper, Dave Hoffman, who certain places) but most of all we felt like “It has been demonstrated time and “I became interested in science when I was told me to go grab the big blue box in the we belonged. time again that girls can achieve great seven or eight years old,” commented Dr. back seat. Contained inside was a full set things in math, science and technology Ride. “Nobody actually sparked that of Biker Scout Armor as seen in Return of Region 17’s relationship with the 501st has when the opportunities exist for them, interest, that I can remember. Neither of the Jedi. As I removed the separate pieces become stronger and new friendships with when teaching methods are geared to my parents were scientists, but they were I was overheard muttering, “Now how in independent fan groups were made. I said their strengths, when expectations are really good about encouraging my interests the name of Sy’Bok am I gonna get this stuff I’d go wave the fl ag and I did. set high, and when their natural interest anyway. They thought that if it was good on?” and Dave proceeded to help me suit and curiosity in those areas is cultivated,” enough for me to be interested in science, up. For those of you who have never worn But lemme tell ya, it took me a few days to said Susan C. Bosland, head of the School. that they should support that.” Trooper armor before, let me give you some come back from the dark side. “Throughout [Dr. Ride’s] career, she set high goals for herself and demonstrated Dr. Ride cited among her heroes not only the discipline and perseverance to achieve astronauts John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, them. In so many ways she exemplifi es the but also a high school science teacher. “She qualities that are reinforced in our school’s was the most important to me. She spent mission. a lot of time with me and gave me the confi dence that I needed to go in science. One of the most important messages that Without her I probably wouldn’t have she delivers is that even your loftiest career been qualifi ed to be an astronaut once the goals are within reach if you are willing to opportunity came.” dream and work hard. In addition to stressing the importance of Dr. Ride explained that “If you look around science and technology in today’s world, at the technological workforce today, you’ll Dr. Ride shared her experiences in working fi nd that 9 percent of engineers are women. in space and at NASA. “I liked everything That’s a huge improvement. In 1970, less about being in space,” she said, in response than 1 percent of all engineers were women. to a question. “There’s really no bad part. Nine percent is a huge increase. But it’s But probably the hardest part is all the still a small percentage. Today only 20% work that you have to do in preparation of scientists are women. I guarantee you for a mission. You have to learn everything that if you talk to folks that work at high- there is to know about the space shuttle - tech companies or companies that employ what can go wrong, how to fi x it. It’s a lot scientists or engineers, they’ll tell you like being in school, and you just have to A Gumby in every Universe: Johnathan Simmons “crosses over”. they’re furiously trying to recruit women learn a lot of stuff. Photo courtesy of Johnathan Simmons into the workforce. What they fi nd is that women are not coming out with technical “One of the most unforgettable moments degrees in numbers that the workforce can happened on my second fl ight, where we easily absorb. The college professors say had an orbit that took us all the way up the the women are not coming in from high East Coast of the United States at night. We KLINGON-STARFLEET BLOODFEUD II: THE WRATH OF THE KLINGONS school and declaring majors in the numbers could see Miami and then trace the East A Theme Blood Drive and Mini Con Event to benefi t the that they would like, either. Coast in the continuous lights of the cities American Red Cross Blood and Disaster Services all the way up to Boston. It’s an absolutely Date: September 14, 2002 Challenge, Dealers, Trek/Sci Club So the process starts early. Interestingly spectacular sight.” Mini Con Time: 10 AM to 9 PM Recruiting Displays and more. enough, what you find is that in the Blood Drive times: 11 AM to 5 PM Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/va/ elementary schools there are as many girls She was in training for a third mission two Location: Patrick Henry Mall, bloodfeud interested in science as there are boys. The months from launch when the Challenger Jefferson Ave, Newport News, Virginia E-Mail: [email protected] problem starts later, sometimes as early as accident happened. 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THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 33 A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO TEMPORAL PHYSICS Major General Robert J. Jackson • SFMC Department of Temporal Invesitgations Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
Now that I’ve discussed TimePiece World-Prime. similarities, seem unbelievable (such as of individual actions take place every (Communiqué #110 - Ed.) and its role in HOMELINE: Earth-Prime’s timeline. the world where intelligent reptiles speak moment. These choices are said to exist Temporal Security, I thought it would INFINITY STATION: Headquarters Standard). in a state of “quantum fl ux” before they be a good opportunity to discuss some for TimePiece. An orbital station in geo- take place, which is to say that the choice basic temporal physics. The purpose of synchronous orbit over the Guardian of Now that you’ve gotten a handle on the of possibilities are equally “real” before this material is to familiarize you with Forever (See Forever World, Guardian of language, we’ll look at the basics next. you make the choice. the fundamental principles of temporal Forever). physics; its dangers and limitations, JUMPER: Someone who travels in time THE SPACE-TIME CONTINUUM Of course, some outcomes are more likely what they can do and what they can’t. without benefi t of hardware. Scientists currently recognize the existence than others. Certain outcomes are said to The study of the fl ow of time and history LEAPER: A “Downtime” Section of at least eight accessible dimensions in carry a stronger “quantum charge” than is called Causal Flow Dynamics. Before we (TimePiece) agent. the space-time continuum. For any space others, making them more likely to take begin, here is some basic terminology MULTIVERSE: A closed system of linked to remain fi nite but unbounded (as the place. Some events have a particularly you’ll need. universes and dimensions. Multiverse is believed to be), it must strong quantum charge, making them NAK: Short for “anachronism.” A person, possess at least one dimension beyond magnets for certain kinds of temporal COMMON TERMINOLOGY place or thing belonging in a different those that are generally discernible. phenomena, as we shall see. ABSOLUTE NOW: The “real” present, time or timeline. Consider a two-dimensional piece from the point of view of someone on OBSERVER EFFECT: A phenomenon, of paper. In order to form a closed Of course, the homeline, our “timeline,” the homeline. which limits the type of historical event loop, the paper must pass through a is not the only one. The three ADJUSTMENT: The correction of a that can be changed. third dimension. A two-dimensional dimensions of time actually contain a discontinuity. OUTTIME: Any alternate world. “universe” effectively exists on the potentially infi nite number of timelines, ALTERNATE: Any timeline except the OUTTIMER: Anyone from an alternate surface of the paper, but its theoretical all co-existing parallel to each other homeline. Also “alternate world.” world. inhabitants are unable to perceive the throughout the probability fi eld. To use BLACKOUT: An area of time, which PARACHRONICS: The study of third dimension. A four-dimensional the three-dimensional analogy again, the cannot be reached by the TAG. Some are alternate worlds. More specifi cally, the universe (three of space and one of linear continuum can be thought of as a bundle temporary; some seem permanent. study of why alternate worlds exist, and time) must pass through two additional of 20th century fi ber-optic cables: million CAUSAL FLOW: The pattern of cause how travel between them is possible. dimensions in order to form a fi nite but of strands, running parallel to each other. and effect. PARALLEL: An alternate world, which unbounded system. Those strands or timelines “closest” CLOCK OUT: to travel in time. differs from the Primary only in that its together tend to exhibit the greatest CRUNCH TIME: The absolute now time history has been different (some are very These additional dimensions can be similarities; their events and histories passing at a faster rate than experienced different). A “close parallel” is different considered the “height” and “width” do not differ greatly, if at all. Those time while on a mission. as the result of one identifi able historical of time, while the linear temporal lines farthest apart (in terms of the Y CRUX: One of those places where change. progression we can observe is time’s and Z-axes of time) show the greatest events can be manipulated to change the PHASE SPACE: The void between “length”. It is, of course, impossible to differences. Each strand vibrates with its timeline. Parallels. model these relationships accurately in own unique quantum frequency, like a DISRUPTION: A causal anomaly or PRIMARY: An original world located in three-dimensional terms, although some string on a violin. change in history. the homeline. Medusan mathematical techniques offer DIVERGENCE: Warning of impending QUANTUM: An “energy level” in 8- promising possibilities. Still, for our The space “around” these individual historical change. dimensional space, containing many purposes, consider the relationships of strands of time, their “insulation”, if DOWNTIME: Toward the past. alternate timelines. A quantum level may the temporal dimensions using a three- you will, is subspace. Subspace is an DROPOUT: When all agents in a time be abbreviated, e.g., Q7 for Quantum 7. dimensional model. expression of the multi-dimensional period are thrown back to base by a SLACK TIME: Time faster than normal nature of the continuum. By harnessing historical change. relative to absolute now. If we describe the whole of the three- subspace, through the formation of EAER: The Eden-Arbatov Energy SLIDER: A “Crosstime” Section dimensional multiverse of space as a warp fi elds and similar technology, it Refl ector - or “Ear”. (TimePiece) agent. Sometimes referred single point, then the first dimension is possible to exceed the limitations of ECHO: An alternate world, which is, or to as “Crux Operative”. See CRUX. of time can be seen as a line, what we three-dimensional space in traveling appears to be, identical to the primary, TAG: Temporal Access Generator. Used commonly refer to as a “timeline”. This faster than the speed of light. In a sense, but at an earlier point in its history. to send agents through time. extends “Forward” into the future and subspace technologies like warp drive EDDY EFFECT: The reason agents TIMELINE: A history, a sequence of “Backward” into the past. Any given and subspace radio are a form of time in the past may not get supplies or events; another term for an alternate point along this line is a moment in time travel. Further investigations of subspace reinforcement exactly as expected. world. as it progresses. A timeline is not nearly technology may lead us to a further EVENT ENTITY: An object or being in TIMEPIECE: The enforcement branch as fi xed or absolute as a line displayed on understand of the nature of space-time. space-time. of the Department of Temporal a computer readout, as we shall see. FOCAL REFERENT (or “FR”): The Investigations. PAST and FUTURE HISTORY device that keeps a transmitted object or TRAVELER: Anyone who goes between Adding an additional line, running Now consider a single timeline, our own. person in the past. times, dimensions, planes or alternate perpendicular to the fi rst, gives us time’s It extends “behind” us into the past and FREE TIMER: An “independent” worlds. “height”. Adding a third perpendicular “ahead” of us into the future. As far as TimePiece agent. UPTIME: Toward the future. to the fi rst two, gives us its “width”. This we know, a timeline that stretches out FOREVER WORLD: Location of the VIEWER: A device, which can (in effect) creates a plane of time, intersecting with infi nitely in both directions although the “Guardian of Forever”. receive light waves from an alternate the timeline, which contains a potentially effective “past-war” limit of all timelines GUARDIAN OF FOREVER: a sentient world, displaying a picture of what is infi nite probability fi eld. is believed to be the origin of our present organic monolith of unknown origin, happening there. Multiverse, the “Big Bang” event. which acts as a portal to anywhere and WEIRD PARALLEL: An alternate world, Quantum theory tells us that, at any anywhen. which has many similarities to our own, given moment, there is a vast range of While it is possible to pick out any single HOMEBOY: Anyone from one’s own but also has differences, which make the possible outcomes. Billions upon billions point along a line in a three-dimensional PAGE 34 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 model, the progression of time is not can be changed; it has been changed on be drastically different, or the timeline will until it is, in effect, part of the stream. so precise and linear. The dimension a number of occasions that we know of. reconverge, leaving nothing but puzzles So, you could postulate that while you we call time is a series of progression In fact, it can be changed over and over, for historians. Small changes will be went back and killed Thomas Becket at through the quantum probability fi eld, but it is very diffi cult. More importantly, canceled out by the background noise the base of the high altar at Canterbury of events occurring, then passing. changes to the past affect our present, of history. Big changes, or small changes (rather than the four knights just outside However, these events are not fixed and only those “uptime” of the change made with exquisite timing, will change the Mary Chapel), the timestream could once they have occurred. It is common are completely unaware any change even the future. adjust so that the end result (death of to think of the past as immutable, while occurred. From their perspective, things Becket, martyrdom, canonization and considering the future in fl ux. However, have “always” been that way. When history is changed, either even the presence of four knights who neither is entirely true. Both the past and accidentally or on purpose, the effect is were subsequently despised) would future (and the present) exist in a state of The place where events can be mani- to change the frequency of the entropic be the same. Historians looking at the quantum fl ux. The past can be changed, pulated to change the timeline is called energy associated with each possible incident would record it the way we and in many ways the future has already a “crux”. Timelines like to merge with future. In other words, the probability of are told it happened. Perhaps it didn’t “happened”. each other, so it’s generally only possible each future is changed. They include: happen that way in the fi rst place! This at a crux to change the timeline. At the relates to the: Any given outcome has a certain crux you still have to do everything you • Traveler at risk - The traveler himself “quantum charge,” as mentioned before. can to make matter different, and it has to may be changed (or even fade out of OBSERVER EFFECT This is true of events in the past as well diverge far enough from the prime line, existence). Given that the past can be altered, it is as events in the future. The greater a because history can stay perfectly on track • World at risk - The traveler may be difficult to determine how any given moment’s charge, the more likely it is to with slight discrepancies. For instance, unchanged, but return to a changed, change will affect the future. Highly remain in a particular sequence of events did you ever fi nd yourself arguing with perhaps extremely changed, world. advanced quantum-based computers with a similar charge, forming a chain of someone about something you remember • Return blocked - The traveler may be can calculate the impact of a particular events we call a timeline. If the quantum perfectly? A little micro-crux may have unchanged, but stuck in the past, unable alteration in quantum charge over a short charge of a moment in time is altered, opened in your life at that point and to return unless he can undo the change. time period, but the altered probabilities then it causes that moment, that link in closed up afterward, leaving two people accumulate so rapidly that predictions the chain, to attract different events to with slightly different memories. History is constantly trying to fi nd its become meaningless when projected more connect to it, leading to a reorganization own channel and to move in its own than a matter of days into the future. There of the timeline as different moments in There is also a risk of “editing out” the way. Recall the theory of time as a river. are simply too many variables. time attach to it. known future. Entropic energy allows an If you drop a twig in a river, the water is absolute sequence of events to be imposed momentarily disrupted, but it continues This “plastic” nature of time not only CHANGING THE PAST on changes made in past time. Thus to to fl ow around the anomaly. Also, the extends into “the past” as we know it, The past is alterable. The past not only make changes in a timeline, they have to anomaly begins to fl ow with the stream but also into the present and future. “V” IS FOR VEGGIE , THAT’S GOOD ENOUGH FOR T’POL... LCmdr. Karen Mitchell • USS Richthofen, STARFLEET Region 7 Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
The new series Enterprise has given fans newspaper you’re holding. Chickens your risk of a heart attack is to adopt a As of 1991, 92.7 million acres of rainforest a glimpse into the complexities of Vulcan raised for eating (broilers, fryers, etc) are vegetarian diet. On a personal note, this lands had been cleared for the purpose culture not seen since the TOS days of Star bred to grow large and grow quickly, is how my mother reduced her own of cattle grazing. Clearly, a meat-eating Trek. It is the fi rst instance of humans often augmented with hormones and cholesterol levels, along with increased society makes an illogical use of their and Vulcans serving together aboard other drugs, and kept in huge warehouses exercise. She isn’t a strict vegetarian, but natural resources. star ships, learning the others’ culture where there are 10-15 chickens per square she has signifi cantly reduced the amount and forging bonds of partnership, if not meter. Even in death, these animals suffer. of meat in her diet. For a woman who, Vulcans are, of course, a fi ctional race, but friendship. For long-time Trek fans, it Slaughterhouse methods are designed to six years ago, had a second heart attack fi ction takes its inspiration from real life. comes as no shock to fi nd out that T’Pol is be as quick and painless as possible, but at the age of 45 and had several shunts And often, real life draws its inspiration a vegetarian. That aspect of Vulcan culture in practice that doesn’t occur due to placed in major arteries, her doctors are from fiction. Perhaps the Star Trek has been known since the days of Spock. poorly trained workers and the amount very impressed. writers considered all these factors when How many of us, though, have ever really of animals moving through in a given deciding to make Vulcans a vegetarian given thought to why? production day. Consumers of animal products also take race, perhaps not. For more information in much more pesticides, hormones, on vegetarianism, visit Compassion Vulcans favor logic over emotion, creating From a nutritional standpoint, animal industrial pollutants, and antibiotics than Over Killing at www.cok.net, People conflicts and waging war only when products are a rather illogical food source, those who follow a vegetarian diet. The for the Ethical Treatment of Animals logically sound, avoiding the emotionally hardly the best place to fi nd most of the practice of feeding antibiotics to livestock at www.goveg.com, or the Vegetarian driven violence found in our own nutrients a humanoid needs. Animal creates resistant strains of diseases such as Resource Group at www.vrg.org. Live culture. Real life non-violence advocates, fl esh, milk, and eggs are high in protein pneumonia, meningitis, and salmonella. long, and prosper. such as Gandhi, and past and present and cholesterol, low in vitamins, minerals, Studies have shown that reducing animal peaceful cultures, favor vegetarianism and fi ber. Present-day medical research product intake increases the life span of Sources: as an extension of non-violence. Animals has linked diets high in meat and other humans. Perhaps the longevity and health • “The Vegan Option: A Look at bred for food in industrialized cultures animal products (i.e. dairy and eggs) of Vulcans is also increased by their diet. Nonviolent Eating” from Compassion experience violence from birth until to heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes, over Killing http://www.cok.net/ death. arthritis, and osteoporosis. Environmentally speaking, raising literature/veganoption.php animals takes a tremendous amount of • “Keeping a Healthy Heart” from People Taken from their mothers shortly after One of the leading causes of heart disease space and natural resources. It takes for the Ethical Treatment of Animals http: weaning (or in many cases, before), is high cholesterol, brought on by a high about 23 gallons of water to produce one //www.goveg.com/r-fact2.html they’re crowded into small cages barely intake of saturated fats. In a typical pound of tomatoes. It takes 5,214 gallons • “Vegetarianism: Eating for Life” large enough for their bodies. Egg- “Western” diet, this is through the to produce one pound of edible beef. In from People for the Ethical Treatment laying chickens are packed four or fi ve consumption of meat and dairy products. the United States, cattle consume 80% of of Animals http://www.goveg.com/r- into a battery cage about the size of the The simplest way to lower cholesterol and the corn grown and 70% of other grains. fact5.html THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 35 HOW DO YOU ‘MARRY’ STAR TREK AND INDIANA JONES? THE ATLAS SCHOLARSHIP Commodore Mike Wilkerson • USS Atlas, STARFLEET Region 12 Commodore Mike Wilkerson • USS Atlas, STARFLEET Region 12 My name is Mike Wilkerson, and I’m a giggle at some of the humor of Python, it just The Atlas is proud to offer the Atlas • The Applicant must claim their scholarship professional Web Designer for a company doesn’t “turn my crank.” Being able to make Scholarship, providing assistance with college award within 30 days from notifi cation, or the in the St. Louis Metro area, with a couple of this website twist toward the direction of the and professional education to people around Atlas Scholarship will be provided to another gargantuan vices. The fi rst is STAR TREK, Indiana Jones Realm is what I consider this our nation. Read below to fi nd out more about applicant. which not too amazingly has led to me being a personal victory. 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International: The International STAR TREK college or professional/certifying program The event itself provides participants the Fan Association. attended. opportunity to engage in science fi ction-based You just have to work together. I luck out in trivia, physical games of skill, and, best of all, that I treasure the relationships that I have • Provide a letter of recommendation from Never before has a scholarship with such awide chance, all culminating in an overall score, with my teammates and that not only do we a high school teacher, counselor, principal, array of options been offered, and the Atlas is which decides your position at the end of the work well together, we’ve also realized now employer, or mentor. proud to be able to be another “pioneer” on the day. The best part is that it’s team based. 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On May 4, 2002, the University of Mississippi, in fear no more”, “Teach in fear no more”, commonly known as Ole Miss, became a step “Resist in fear no more”, and “Unite in fear closer to the university that it would be in the RIGHTING WRONGS AND DR. “BONES” no more”. The doorways will be placed in an days in which Dr. McCoy will be a student. elliptical space between the John D. Williams This step was the selection of the design of a Major Kevin Cozart • USS Dominator, Region 1 Library, later named for the chancellor during permanent memorial remembering the fi ght for Meredith’s days at the University, and the civil rights in America and its connection to the fi ght to integrate the University of Mississippi sent 16,000 federal troops to the campus. Lyceum, the location were Meredith registered University. The unoffi cial theme of the project is and consequently public institutions of higher When it was over, two people were dead, 28 for classes and the oldest public building of the “fi ght for equal access to education” which learning across the southeast and throughout marshals had been shot, 160 people were injured, higher education in the State of Mississippi. in some aspects is part of the “infi nite diversity the entire nation. On September 10, 1962, the and James Meredith became the first black The winning artist is Terry Atkins of Brooklyn, in infi nite combinations (IDIC)” belief shared U.S. Supreme Court ruled that he had the right student to attend the University of Mississippi NY. by most STARFLEET members. to attend the University of Mississippi. on October 1, 1962. Since Meredith’s graduation, he has donated a large collection of personal The cost of the project will be paid for through The design was chosen by a board of jurists The Governor of Mississippi, Ross Barnett, papers about the experience to the University’s private donations, a $75,000 grant from the of many different backgrounds from all over personally blocked Mr. Meredith from registering Special Collections and this year his son, Joseph, Mississippi Department of Archives and the United States. The initial fi eld of 125 artists at the University even after the Supreme Court received his Doctorate in Business Administration History’s African-American Heritage Grant was narrowed to the fi ve fi nalists in January ruled. Finally, on September 30, 1962, a Sunday, from the University and has been selected as the program and donation of funds raised by the of this year. The fi ve fi nalists were on hand Mr. Meredith was escorted onto the campus “distinguished graduate student” of the year. 30 fraternities and sororities who mailed more at the selection to present their artwork and by federal marshals and Civil Rights Division that 50,000 letters to friends, family and alumni to explain the symbolism behind it. Of the lawyers. The chosen design is a set of two 19 ft. doorways nationwide. fi nalists, two were from New Orleans, LA and topped by a bell and fl anked by columns, which the remaining artists were from the New York Stationed on or near the campus to protect him are prevalent throughout the University. On the While $25,000 has already been presented to City metro area. were 123 deputy federal marshals, 316 US Border frieze above each door will be one of the following the CRMI, the fi nal donation will be a third of Patrolmen, and 97 federal prison guards. Within four words with the two that will be on opposite the total amount collected by the Greeks in the The Civil Rights Memorial Initiative (CRMI) an hour, the federal forces were attacked by a mob sides of the doorway paired together: Justice/ spring-fundraising campaign that is hoped to was founded in 1995 by a group of students, that would grow to number 2,000 and who fought Forevermore, Freedom/Henceforth. top $100,000. The project is being coordinated faculty/staff, and community leaders. Their them with guns, bricks, bottles, and Molotov through the University of Mississippi’s Center goal was to erect a memorial to commemorate cocktails. The marshals had been ordered not to The doors will be etched glass with the state of for the Study of Southern Culture and can the struggle for civil rights and equality in shoot and so used tear gas to try to stop the rioting. Mississippi in the lower third of each door. The be reached at 661-915-5993 or by e-mail to: education highlighted by James Meredith’s The violence continued until President Kennedy top half of each door will include a phrase: “Learn [email protected]. PAGE 36 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 CONNECTIONS Commodore David Klingman • Xenoarchaeologist, USS Jaguar, STARFLEET Region 5 Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
In the last issue of our continuing series examining benzamide / napthalene-2-(Sulfonamide-3’- ketracel white molecule seen in the Jem’Hadar, neurotransmitters). In addition, the molecule the similarities and links between the various amino)-6,8-Di-SA which imparts cobalt/copper/manganese blue- contains nitrogen bases similar to the nitrogen species throughout the galaxy, we examined the • Green/blue-imparting phthalocynanides green to purple pigmentation. The ketracel bases A, T, G, and C that form the genetic code similarities among the reptilian species in the • Various forms of green-imparting chlorophylls white molecule (and other chemical moieties in DNA. Ketracel white forms a large helical Milky Way. In this issue we’ll study pigmentation, [C55H70MgN4O6 and its variants] which absorb as yet being discovered) also contain mercury structure not unlike human DNA. camoufl age, and shapeshifting among humanoid red and blue spectra imparting green coloration moieites that appear to mediate the camoufl age and some non-humanoid races. and light-bending reactions that impart signifi cant The functions of the molecule appear to be: Additional red and orange/red pigmentation is camoufl age • Catalyze a wide variety of biochemical reactions Among the catalogue of species that have provided by a variety of organic and inorganic within Jem’Hadar physiology signifi cant pigment characteristics [other than chemicals: In addition, comparison of the genomes of the • Nutritional function and as an energy molecule melanin-based pigmentation seen in many • Red iron oxides Jem’Hadar and Gwyr has revealed some genetic [polyphosphates, cf. ATP] humanoids] are: • Carotenes [C40H36 and its variants] which similarities with relative species on Earth. Those • Hormonal and neurotransmitter absorb blue and blue-green spectra and impart species, have gene products that include proteins characteristics • Andorian [Alpha Quadrant species whose red and orange coloration [and hormones that affect special pigment-bearing • Strengthen and stablize calcified structures primary pigmentation is blue] • Anthocyanins which absorb blue and green cells in the skin] known as chromophores which such as bones and teeth, giving the Jem’Hadar a • Benzite [Alpha Quadrant species whose primary spectra, imparting red coloration are capable of altering their absorption spectra to resistant skeletal system [we have yet to fi nd cavities pigmentation is blue] impart color changes. Two chromophores have in Jem’Hadar teeth and bone fractures are rare and • Bolian [Alpha Quadrant species whose primary Generally, research has shown that the Andorians been discovered, one in the Jem’Hadar [mercury- heal rapidly] pigmentation is blue] and Bolians, whose intense coloration is blue, are contining ketracel white], and another in the Gwyr • The chelated cobalt, copper, and manganese ions • Orion [Alpha Quadrant species whose primary pigmented due to the physical presence of the [a platinum-containing chromophore] which impart coenzyme activity, color characteristics to pigmentation is green] various pigments, such as the chrome and iron may be responsible for their specifi c camoufl age the Jem’Hadar (cobalt imparts blue, copper green, • Dosi [Gamma Quadrant species whose primary oxides and phthalocyanides. Some species such characteristics. and manganese purple this giving the Jem’Hadar pigmentation is orange] as the Benzites, who have a more toned and fl eshy their brisk skin color), and stabilize the helical • There are also a number of humanoid species blue pigmentation, are pigmented due to the The Jem’Hadar, well-studied in the late 24th structure of the molecule whose pigment is characterized by varying levels presence of chlorphyll and anthocyanin variants century due to the intense conflicts with the *The mercury amines appear to mediate the of grey, grey/green, and various shades of cream which absorb the red and green (and some blue) Dominion and the Voth, are a genetically ‘quicksilver-like’ camoufl age to cream/brown. spectra, giving them their blue to blue/grey skin engineered species first discovered to our coloration general knowledge in 2370 by members of The least is known about the species capable Let’s discuss the pigment found in most Deep Space Nine’s command crew. Their origin of changing both their physical form and their humanoids, melanin. Research has also shown that the majority of gray prior to their current engineered state remains pigment characteristics: and gray-green aliens show pigment not through a mystery. Preliminary genetic testing from Melanin is a tyrosine-derived pigment molecule the physical presence of pigment molecules, but several Jem’Hadar on board USS Hawkeye and • allasomorphs (from Daled IV) Tyrosine is a phenylalanine-derived biogenic rather through biochemical alteration of melanin USS Cheiron suggest the Jem’Hadar originated • chameloids and changelings amine with an ‘aromatic’ ring character. Tyrosine variants and the presence of absorptive chemicals. from a reptilian species with minor genetic • Suliban is one of many biogenic amines which act as This chemicals are usually ‘cyanophylls’ and similarities to the reptiles of the Order Crocodilia biological regulators. Melanin synthesis occurs anthocynanins which absorb green and blue located on Earth as well as several species of the These species are both genetically complex and in specialized skin cells called melanocytes as spectra, or chlorphylls, which absorb red and blue Family Chamaeleonidae (commonly known as their chemistry is very different from other follows: spectra, and the generally low concentrations of chameleons). humanoid species. melanin pigments which lead to varying levels • Melanin is hydroxylated to 3,4- of albinism. The most interesting characteristic of the Whether allasomorphs are humanoid is unknown, dihydroxyphenylalanine (commonly known Jem’Hadar is their lack of the isogenic enzyme as their true form remains questionable. They as dopa) by the copper-containing enzyme Note: the majority of these species are noted to live ketracel white and their complete psychological appear to be able to physically alter their pigment tyrosinase on planets with low levels of solar radiation and their and biochemical dependence on this enzyme. chemistry as well as their physical form to some • Dopa is then further oxidated to dopaquinone environments are usually low-light environments as Obtaining information on the drug and its effects degree, although mass and form characters (also catalysed by tyrosinase) well has been diffi cult. We do know the following: seem to be bounded by primarily humanoid • The enzyme delivery system is through a tube characteristics such as bipedalism and such. Further reactivity leading to the formation of A number of these species are provided with that connects the vial to the arterial system in the melanins including additional coloration through the presence of Jem’Hadar neck vessels The Suliban, through genetic manipulation, • catalysis of melanins by tyrosinase leading to a chrome/iron oxides and phthalocynates, imparting • The chemical is whitish (hence its name) appear to be able to alter their physical form to pathway which results in the production of black grey-green or grey-blue coloration, red/orange • Rare instances of chemical independence a greater degree and alter their basic protein and melanins and and brown coloration in these species is rare. have been encountered, with rare individuals connective tissue structure, but like allasomorphs • dopaquinone reaction with cysteine [another experiencing a genetic mutation enabling them they appear incapable of altering their basic body amino acid] resulting in the production of red An additional phenomena seen is the presence of to produce the enzyme. form. Ongoing research indicates that the Suliban melanins occur spontaneously. chameleon-like abilities seen in various species, genetic profi le may include chromophores similar including: The characteristics of an isogenic enzyme are to those seen in the Jem’Hadar and Gwyr. Their Pigment in most humanoid species is the result of unclear. The roots iso- meaning same and genic reddish base pigment appears to be due to the a balance between red and black melanins and the • Jem’Hadar meaning generating or creating, imply that presence of metal-containing chromophores distrubution of melanocytes in the basal layer of • Gwyr ketracel white falls into a category of molecules (perhaps iron, manganese, and chrome red-to- the epidermis. A genetic defi ciency of tyrosinase • Suliban capable of generating more of the same molecule. blue refl ecting metals), whether the platinum and which results in the inability to produce melanin, Whether this has to do with their synthesis or mercury moieties [which impart the invisibility is as albinism The Suliban (and to some degree the Jem’Hadar), with their propagation within the Jem’Hadar seen in Jem’Hadar and perhaps Gwyr and are whose chameleon ability is through genetic bloodstream remains to be seen. known to exist in the Suliban] are present is Melanins, in general, provide pigment to most enhancement, are beyond the scope of this unknown. if not all species characterized by skin shades of survey. The isogenic enzyme ketracel white is a white, ‘fl esh’ or cream color, tan, brown, black, cholesterol-based hormone, whose two center Chameloids and changelings do not appear and the various red and red/brown pigmentation. The Jem’Hadar [Recombisaurien sapiens jemhadar, rings are six carbon sugar derivatives. The ring in fact to be solid life forms and therefore can Varying levels of yellow and brown iron oxides also Homosaurien sapiens jemhadar] and Gwyr structure is hydroxylated and fl uoridated. Two alter both their physical form, size, and pigment augment some of these. [Homosaurien sapiens gwyris] obtain their physical unsaturated hydrocarbon chains (unsaturated characteristics. It is believed that chameloids, only pigmentation and some of their chameleon ability meaning there are double bonds joining some a few of which, have been discovered, are in fact Additional blue and green pigmentation is as follows: of the carbons similar to unsaturated fats such a subgroup of the 100 changelings sent out to provided by a variety of organic and inorganic as those found in canola and olive oils) contain explore the galaxy. chemicals: • Physical pigments, typically chrome/iron carbonyl and polyphosphate groups and • Green-imparting chrome oxides and iron oxides, phthalocyanates, and some chlorophyll mercury amine groups containing nitrogen and For further investigation, check out the oxides derivates which absorb the red and yellow mercury. The molecule also contains chelated Xenoarchaeological Sciences web site: • Indigo/blue-imparting 2-amino-4.4’-dochloro- spectra cobalt, copper, and manganese ions and amine http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/sardis/ diphenyl-ether-2’-sulfonate / N-hydroxymethyl- • Additional bioactive pigments, such as the group (bearing some resemblance to choline-like xenoarchaeology.html THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 37 Summit season is upon us again and many USS Columbus, NCC - 72401 local elementary school. An away team USS Yorktown, NCC - 1704-A An away team visited the Stennis Space ships of the Fleet are gearing up. Many Columbus, OH enjoyed a local convention. Another away York, SC Center with other region chapters. ships this year are taking to the road An away team visited a local observatory. team attended the R1 Summit. Many activities for summer in the works. to attend not only their own regional Another away team enjoyed a movie USS Khai Tam, NCC - 81000 summit but also many others across the outing. USS Powhatan, NCC - 1967-A REGION 2 Tallahassee, FL country as well. Send all summaries to USS Dominator, NCC - 18076 Chesapeake, VA Crewmembers enjoyed a poker night. An CQSummaries@sfi .org. N. Charleston, SC Crewmembers enjoyed Enterprise nights. Chattahoochee Station, NCC - SFR-201 away team participated in a clean up day OCP and Stampede collection efforts An away team cleaned the ships adopted Atlanta, GA for a local fi tness trail. continue. Chapter was honored with spot. Crewmembers enjoyed a picnic at a local Region 1 several awards at the Summit. park. USS Liberty, NCC - 75012 USS Questar, NCC - 75435 Panama City, FL USS Aeon, NCC - 75022 Shuttle Francis Marion, NCC - 36000/02 Louisville, KY USS Continuum, NCC - 71821 Recruiting efforts underway. The ship Memphis, TN Greenville, SC An away team enjoyed a breakfast event. Pensacola, FL sponsored a booth during a local festival. The ship sponsored a yard sale to raise Crew working hard to get the handbook Several members planning to attend the R1 Crewmembers enjoyed their annual funds for its charity. and constitution for the ship created. Summit. Ship writing efforts continue. camping trip. An away team attended USS Odyssey, NCC - 454-A Recruitment efforts underway and the the r2 Summit. Hattiesburg, FL USS Alaric, NCC - 503 web site is nearing completion. USS Ronald E McNair, NCC - 61809 An away team participated in a parade Asheville, NC Columbia, SC USS Dark Silence Station, NCC - SS with another chapter. Recycling efforts continue. Crewmembers USS Heimdal, NCC - 1793 Overseas Coupon Project efforts continue. - 007 enjoyed video nights. Madison Heights, VA An away team toured a nearby swamp. Florence, FL USS Okatoma, NCC - 74695 Crewmembers enjoyed a game of Star Trek Another away team visited a local railroad Plans are underway for summer activities Collins, MS USS Appomattox, NCC - 75001 Jeopardy at the monthly meeting. OCP museum. and fund raising projects. An away team attended the R2 Summit. Appomattox, VA and Stampede collection efforts continue. Another away team visited the Stennis Crew raising money for the Relay for Life. Crewmembers collected food for a local USS Rutledge, NX - 72415 USS DaVinci, NCC - 74671 Space Center with other area chapters. An away team dyed eggs with children at food bank. Ladsen, SC Columbus, GA a local market. An away team attended the R1 Summit. Ship co-hosted the r2 Summit. Ship USS Paegan, NCC - 1755 USS Hornet, NCC - 1714-D The ship is proud to return to the Fleet celebrated its 6th anniversary. Orlando, FL USS Aries, NCC - 71806 Charlotte, NC after a brief stint away. An away team traveled to Daytona Beach Johnson City, TN An away team attended a movie night. USS Draco, NCC - 78501 fro Bike week. Crew continues to work on production of USS Star League, NCC - 2101 Cullman, AL a fan movie. Crewmembers are looking USS Jamestown, NCC - 1843-D N. Augusta, SC An away team attended the r2 Summit. USS Parallax, NCC - 74657 forward to the R1 Summit. Hampton, VA A small away team attended the R1 Crewmembers pitched in for a yard clean Middleburg, FL Crewmembers volunteered at a local Summit. up day and enjoyed hamburgers and hot Crew is working hard on Vessel Readiness USS Asgard, NCC - 72402 museum. Collection efforts for OCP dogs afterwards. Certifi cates. Lancaster, OH and Stampede continue. Crew members USS Starward Fury, NCC - 2122 Crewmembers helped the Captain enjoyed an Enterprise party. An away team Fayetteville, NC USS Dräkenfi re, NCC - 71822 USS Relentless, NCC - 81001 celebrate her daughter’s college manned a fl ea market table to raise money An away team enjoyed a movie outing. Odenville, AL Madison, FL graduation. Away teams attended the MS for the March of Dimes. Crewmembers visited a new aquarium Collection efforts for OCP and Stampede An away team attended the R1 Summit. Walk, donated food to a local food bank, that opened locally. continue. An away team attended the R2 and visited a local museum. USS Jurassic, NCC - 3500 Summit. USS Rogue Phoenix, NCC - 75005 Hamersville, OH USS Tempest, NCC - 21556 Savannah, FL USS Athena, NCC - 51896 Collection efforts for OCP and Stampede Harlan, KY Shuttle Gasparilla, NCC - 2071/01 An away team attended the R2 Summit. Reston, VA continue. Ship contributed more baby An away team attended R1 Summit. Tampa, FL Crewmembers volunteered at a local Ship presented toys and other goodies blankets for its ongoing project. Ship Plans are underway for the shuttle’s elementary school for “Star Trek Day.” to the children’s unit for a local hospital. celebrating several awards received at USS Tycho, NCC - 59325 commissioning ceremony. Crewmembers enjoyed a game night. Crewmembers enjoyed a kite-fl ying day. the Summit. Toledo, OH OCP and Stampede collection efforts USS Guardian, NCC - 26244 Shuttle Saint George, NCC - 1798-A/11 Bennu Station, SFR - 119 USS Maelstrom, NCC - 74218 continue. An away team attended the R1 Cape Canaveral, FL Daytona Beach, FL Gatlinburg, TN Hertford, NC Summit. Plans underway for the ship’s Crewmembers recognized Earth by Crewmembers enjoy online discussion Crewmembers enjoyed movie nights. Stampede and OCP efforts continue. anniversary party. participating in a beach clean up. of Star Trek. Ships web site is still in An away team volunteered with another Crew looking forward to the new Star progress. service organization to sponsor a pancake Wars moving and busily planning for USS Vindicator, NCC - 74212 USS Haise, NCC - 74664 breakfast. summer activities. Lexington, SC Jackson, MS USS Spiritwalker, NCC - 31097 The ship is gearing up for a change of OCP collection efforts continue. An away Decatur, AL USS Bonaventure, NCC - 102-A Space Station Nikola Tesla, NCC command and a change of region. team toured the Stennis Space center with Collection efforts for Stampede and OCP Greensboro, NC - SS0005 other area chapters. Summer activities are continue. An away team attended a local An away team attended a local renaissance Puryear, TN USS Wasp, NCC - 1721 being planned. convention. Ship donated food to a local festival. Crew heavily involved in redesigning the Bristol, VA animal shelter. Crewmembers enjoyed a web site. An away team attended the R1 Summit. USS Hephaestus, NCC - 2004 movie night. USS Carolina, NCC - 74222 Birmingham, AL Greenville, SC USS Normandy, NCC - 36000 USS West Virginia, NCC - 2008 An away team attended the R2 Summit. USS Trident, NCC - 74692 Crewmembers enjoyed a house warming Correspondence Charlestown, WV Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. Stuart, FL party and a role playing game day. Crew enjoyed the Region 1 Summit. The crew celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Ship sponsored a yard sale to raise funds. monthly meeting. USS Jubilee, NCC - 57299 Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. USS Chesapeake, NCC - 1887 USS Ohio, NCC - 75007 Mobile, AL Richmond, VA Barberton, OH USS Yeager, NCC - 61893 An away team attended the R2 Summit. USS Triumph, NCC - 26228 Crewmembers enjoyed several movie An away team answered phones for a PBS Bluefi eld, WV Crewmembers participated in the MS Ft. Lauderdale, FL nights. telethon. Crewmembers volunteered at a Ship’s fanzine to go online soon. Walk along with another area chapter. A small away team attended the R2 PAGE 38 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 Summit. Collection efforts for OCP Crewmembers celebrated birthdays at An away team took a trip to a local USS Accord, NCC - 1842 during a PBS telethon. continue. a local restaurant. Plans underway to comedy club. Ithaca, NY attend the upcoming R3 Summit. Crewmembers enjoyed a meal and mission USS Northstar, NCC - 10462 USS Werner Von Braun, NCC - 72069 REGION 5 outing. An away team attended the Region New York, NY Huntsville, AL USS Tejas, NCC - 9756 1 Summit. Crewmembers enjoyed an Enterprise An away team attended the R2 Summit. Vernon, TX Shuttle Achilles, NCC - 93701/1 night. Ship sponsored a food drive for a Crewmembers enjoyed a lunch outing. Crewmembers attended a local parade. Portland, OR USS Adamant, NCC - 3029 local homeless shelter. Collection efforts for OCP continue. Ship Recruitment efforts continue. Plans are Valley Forge, PA USS Yamato, NCC - 71087 also recycling newspapers and aluminum underway for summer activities. An away team visited the Baltimore USS Prevailing Wind, NCC - 74667 Pinson, AL for the local Humane Society. Aquarium. Crewmembers enjoyed a Harrisburg, PA A small away team attended the r2 USS Bright Star, NCC - 71875 Cantina night at a local restaurant. An Crewmembers enjoyed a surprise wedding Summit. An away team attended a local USS Texas, NCC - 74207 Redmond, WA away team toured a naval ship with other shower for two of their crew. Crew looking street festival. Killeen, TX An away team attended the R2 Summit, the regional chapters. Recruitment efforts forward to Shore Leave in July. Recruitment efforts continue. R1 Summit as well as the R17 StarFest. continue. REGION 3 USS Richthoven, NCC - 1162 USS Victory, NCC - 74208 USS CM Russell, NCC - 75285 USS Albany, NCC - 587 Correspondence USS Ark Angel, NCC - 74622 San Antonio, TX Great Falls, MT Scotia, NY Crew is busily finalizing plans for the Georgetown, TX Crewmembers enjoyed dinner and movie Ship celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling event. summer. Ship busy planning for the R3 Summit. nights. party. Recruitment efforts continue. An away team visited the Soccer Hall of Helped the Captain move to new Fame. OCP collection efforts continue. USS Sovereign, NCC - 75000 quarters. REGION 4 USS Crusader, NCC - 74711 Philadelphia, PA Spokane, WA USS Alpha Centauri, NCC - 71812 A fundraising event was held for the ship’s USS Aurora Vulcanus, NCC - 1888 USS Angeles, NCC - 71840 Crewmembers enjoyed food and gaming Washington, DC charity. An away team visited a local Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA at the home of a member. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. An restaurant with another area ship. The crew started a new role-playing Crewmembers celebrated St. Patrick’s Day away team participated in a Christmas in game. with a party. An away team attended a USS Destiny, NCC - 97301 April project. Plans are underway for the USS Starlord, NCC - 74225 local convention. Ship celebrated its 7th Salem, OR annual camping trip. Ramsey, NJ USS Bethel, NCC - 74663 anniversary with a picnic at a park that Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. An Crewmembers enjoyed role-playing Grapevine, TX was home to the fi lming of several Trek away team participated in a beach clean- USS Arthur C. Clarke, NCC - 63544 nights. Fund raising and activity plans episodes. up event. Another away team attended a Cinnaminson, NJ underway. change of command ceremony for a local Plans are underway for a miniature USS Sun Tzu, NCC - 5373 USS Angelfi re, NCC- 75025 Klingon group. golf tournament. Recruitment efforts Chester, NY USS Bexar, NCC - 71718 Phoenix, AZ continue.. Crewmembers enjoyed a busy month San Antonio, TX OCP collection efforts continue. An away Shuttle Greywolf, NCC - 75016/01 fi lled with movie nights, game nights and An away team visited the shuttles meeting. team attended a local convention. Another Boise, ID USS Ascension, NCC - 2520 Enterprise nights. An away team attended An away team participated in the Race away team attended a renaissance faire. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie outing and Lehigh Valley, PA a local convention. for the Cure for the Susan G. Komen a lasertag event. An away team answered An away team toured a naval ship with Breast Cancer Foundation. They ran in USS Augusta Ada, NCC - 55011 telephones during a PBS telethon. other area chapters. Recruitment efforts USS Thagard, NCC - 652 the memory of Gloria Ybarra and Jeresa San Francisco, CA continue. An away team visited the Philadelphia, PA Thomas. An away team attended a convention USS Jaguar, NCC - 74750 Baltimore Aquarium with other regional Crewmembers planning a puppet show at elsewhere in the region. Members enjoyed Mill Creek, WA chapters. a local Ronald McDonald House. Fanzine Freedom Station II, NCC - SS001 the regular monthly meeting and showed Work on the fi ction archives continues. An work is well underway. Euless, TX off recent e-Bay acquisitions. away team attended the R1 Summit. USS Avenger, NCC - 1860 The captain is on the road to recovery after North Brunswick, NJ USS Triton, NCC - 71819 recent surgery and will resume command USS Cascade Station, NCC - SS0003 USS Kensington, NCC - 75016 Ship organized a tour of a naval vessel. Glen Burnie, MD soon. Redding, CA Meridian, ID Ships from around the region attended. Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s 9th Crewmembers busy rewriting and Crewmembers enjoyed movie outings. anniversary at a local restaurant. An USS Intangible, NCC - 65421 reorganizing ship bylaws. Work continues An away team participated in a “Klingon Shuttle Edinburgh, NCC - 10530/02 away team volunteered at a PBS telethon. Bryan, TX on the upcoming IC. Day of Honor” with other area chapters. Gaithersburg, MD Crewmembers delivered food to a local An away team attended AggieCon and Crew enjoyed their weekly gaming events. food bank. had a fabulous time. USS Centurion, NCC - 74801 USS Rubicon, NCC - 71816 Newsletter is in progress. An away team Moreno Valley, CA Richland, WA attended the R1 and R2 Summits. REGION 9 USS Joan of Arc, NCC - 73289 Crewmembers are working on the An away team visited a local science Corpus Christi, TX upcoming IC. Plans are underway for facility. Crewmembers celebrated St. Shuttle Flying Fox, NCC - 556/01 USS Saga, NCC - 72301 An away team helped a ship family move several summer activities. Patrick’s day with a potluck dinner. An Philadelphia, PA Reykjavik, Iceland to new quarters. Crewmembers enjoyed away team volunteered at a March of Crewmembers currently working on Crewmembers enjoyed meetings, bowling a movie night. USS Highroller, NCC - 23104 Dimes event. ship bylaws. First newsletter has been nights and watching Enterprise. Reno, NV published. A charity was chosen and Shuttle John Marshall, NCC - 74750/01 Recruitment efforts continue. An away USS Starchaser, NCC - 71801 planning for fundraising events is REGION 10 Perryton, TX team volunteered at Astronomy Day held Renton, WA underway. Web site design team is hard at work. at a local planetarium. Crewmembers enjoyed a Trek-a-Thon. USS Astra, NCC 04 The senior staff is creating a chapter Camping plans underway for summer. USS Hera, NCC - 70655 Calgary, AB constitution. An MSG was formed. USS K’Ehkeyr Station, NCC - SS0009 Northfi eld, NJ Crew celebrated their recommissioning Las Vegas, NV SS Unisus, SFR - 502 An away team toured a naval vessel with with a small ceremony. Shuttle Laredo, NCC - 71718/03 Crewmembers enjoyed gaming and movie Newport, WA other regional chapters. Laredo, TX events. Recruitment efforts continue. Summer field trip plans are getting USS Crystal Star, NCC 1160 Recruitment efforts continue. underway. USS Challenger, NCC - 1767-D Anchorage, AK USS Northern Lights, NCC - 27001 Dover Township, NJ An away team participated in a scavenger USS Palo Duro, NCC - 61914 San Jose, CA REGION 6 An away team toured a naval vessel with hunt with a local Klingon group. Amarillo, TX Crewmembers enjoyed a dinner and other area chapters. Another away team Crewmembers attempted to enjoy a video movie night. An away team attended a USS Czar’ak, NCC - 1798-A enjoyed a mini-golf event. REGION 11 night but had diffi culties with the tape so local anime convention. Minneapolis, MN enjoyed chips and salsa and socializing Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling event. USS Highlander, NCC - 10530 USS Southern Cross, NCC - 1886 instead. USS Onizuka, NCC - 71815 Plans underway to attend the R6 Summit Frederick, MD Sydney, NSW Australia Chico, CA and the IC. Crewmembers answered telephone for Ship celebrated its 20th anniversary. USS Panther City, NCC - 74917 Crewmembers are planning for the ship’s the PBS telethon. Ship raised money for Fort Worth, TX upcoming 10th anniversary. Crew also USS Fox River, NCC - 81002 the local Jaycee chapter at their regular REGION 12 Crewmembers enjoyed a computer working hard on the upcoming IC. Appleton, WI meeting. gaming night. An away team attended a The ship is hard at work planning the USS Adjudicator, NCC - 73707 local Renaissance Faire. USS Peacekeeper, NCC - 72300 upcoming R6 Summit. USS Justice, NCC - 556 Kansas City, MO Visalia, CA Florham Park, NJ Ship is planning for the R12 Summit. USS Quanah Parker, NCC - 73628 Ship sponsored a poker night to raise USS Imperium, NCC - 2125 Recruitment plans continue. Lubbock, TX funds. Crewmembers enjoyed a trip to Fargo, ND USS Atlas, NCC - 75013 The ship celebrated its anniversary with a nearby theme park. The ship donated Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling event. USS Lone Wolf, NCC - 72214 Bridgeton, MO dinner. Crewmembers enjoyed several funds to a local family to help cover Plans are underway for summer. Crew Ocean City, MD Crewmembers enjoyed monthly gaming nights. burial expenses. already planning for the ship’s 10th Crew is gearing up for summer activities. restaurant night. Crew also enjoyed a anniversary in the fall. Trek Trivia night. USS Rhyanna, NCC - 1892 Shuttle Raven’s Claw, NCC - 72202 USS Malverne, NCC - 2205 Austin, TX Woodland, CA USS Thunderchild, NCC - 3122 Upper Darby, PA USS Black Hawk, NCC - 75004 The ship donated food to a local food bank. Shuttle gearing up for commissioning. Rapid City, SD Crewmembers are looking forward to Rockford, IL Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night An away team volunteered at a local Crewmembers participated in a highway Shore Leave and other summer activities. Recruitment efforts continue. and helped celebrate a crewmember’s convention. clean up day. Ship presented a proposal Crewmember won fi rst place at a local birthday. to volunteer for a traveling Smithsonian USS Matrix, NCC - 72296 chocolate contest. USS Tikopai, NCC - 1800 exhibit. Correspondence USS Spirit Wolf, NCC - 74300 San Jose, CA Ship started a new role-playing list. An USS BortaS, NCC - 74211 Houston, TX Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling event. REGION 7 away team helped answer telephone Urbana, IL THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 39 Fundraising efforts continue. USS Horizon, NCC - 1000-B USS Traveler, NCC - 3145 USS Valkyrie, NCC-74658 USS Tsunami, NCC - 5374 Columbia, MO Emporia, KS Dearborn, MI Manchester, MA USS Celt, NCC - 75018 An away team visited a local science An away team attended a local convention. Crewmembers participated in a bowl-a- Crew is busy planning an away mission to Fayetteville, AR museum. Collection efforts continue. thon for charity. Boston to see several local sites. An away team attended a local convention. Recruitment plans are underway. USS Jeannette Maddox, NCC - 14514 USS Umiak, NCC - 3142 USS Whitestar, NCC - 71012 REGION 17 Wichita, KS St. Louis, MO Port Huron, MI USS Concord, NCC - 1989-D An away team attended a local Crewmembers are busily volunteering at Crew busily preparing for the upcoming USS Alioth, NCC - 72383 Oklahoma City, OK Renaissance Faire. Plans underway for a local Renaissance faire. R13 Summit. Orem/Provo, UT An away team visited the Liberty Bell 7. the ships anniversary party. Recycling An away team participated in a March efforts continue. USS Ursus, NCC - 2011 REGION 15 of Dimes Walk. Collection efforts for USS Delta Clipper, NCC - 72302 Springfi eld, IL Overseas Coupon Project are still an Atchison, KS USS Marko Ramius, NCC - 23103 Crew working on summer picnic and USS Anubis, NCC - 586 ongoing project. Crewmembers enjoyed the annual Foreign Fayetteville, AR movie schedules. Swampscott, MA Dinner. This year’s menu featured Collection efforts for OCP continue. An away team enjoyed a dinner and movie USS Anasazi, NCC-62001 Klingon cuisine. Crewmembers are planning the ships Shuttle William Wallace, NCC - 75018/ event. Plans for the summer underway. Albuquerque, NM anniversary party. 01 Crewmembers enjoyed an Oscar Party. USS Discovery, NCC - 1308 Joplin, MO USS Ares, NCC - 26291 Plans underway for lots of summer St. Louis, MO USS Mystique, NCC - 58929 Recruitment efforts are underway. Boston, MA activities. An away team attended a nearby Russellville, AR Crewmembers enjoyed a meeting and convention. A crewmember auctioned off Recycling efforts continue as do collection USS Witchfi re, NCC - 75006 game playing. USS Arc Royal, NCC - 63546 a haircut for charity. efforts for OCP. Harrison, AR Colorado Springs, CO Overseas Coupon Project and Stampede USS Darwin, NCC - 1116 Crewmembers enjoyed a movie outing and USS Earhart, NCC - 26199 USS Nomad, NCC - 78500 efforts continue. Recruitment are efforts Brockton, MA a gaming night. Humboldt, KS Leavenworth, KS underway. Crewmembers are planning a yard sale. Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling night. Crewmembers are working on a flea USS Mir, NCC - 73281 Plans are in the works to attend the R12 market project. Crew busily working on REGION 13 USS Galaxy, NCC - 70637 Las Cruces, NM Summit. summer activities. Springfi eld, MA An away team participated in a highway USS Banting, NCC 17220 Crew planning many events for the cleanup day. Recruitment efforts continue. USS Flying Fortress, NCC - 31904 USS Phoenix, NCC - 2155 Guelph, ON summer. An away team participated in the Relay Tulsa, OK Columbia, MO An away team visited Niagara Falls. for Life. Recycling efforts continue. An away team Ship sponsored an Earth Day booth and Crewmembers attended a charity Space Station Ian Fleming, SFR - 1501 toured the Liberty Bell 7. enjoyed much success. auction. Newburyport. MA USS Stormbringer, NCC - 74213 An away team attended a meeting of Englewood, CO USS Hellfi re & Brimstone, NCC - 3143 USS Royal Sovereign, NCC - 72201 USS Empress, NCC-15025-A another regional chapter. Crewmembers An away team attended StarFest in Emporia, KS Shawnee, KS Sterling Heights, MI participated in a karaoke contest. Denver. A new XO was elected. Crew busily preparing for the R12 An away team participated in a bowl-a- USS Hexum, NCC - 2199 Summit. thon for charity. USS O’Bannon, NCC - 5372 REGION 20 Belleville, IL Sanford, ME Collection efforts for OCP and Stampede USS Tiospaye, NCC - 4102 Shuttle Hadfi eld, NCC - 71012/01 Crewmembers participated in dinner and Shuttle Valiant, NCC - 75635 continue. An away team attended a nearby Urbana, IL Georgetown, ON Canada movie nights. An away team attended a London, England convention. Crewmembers supported Crewmembers enjoyed regular role- An away team visited a local castle. Ship modelers show. An away team participated Recruitment efforts continue. Ship various charities. playing game days and movie nights. sponsored a charity car wash. in March of Dimes charity walk. planning for its commissioning.
It was snowing in New England Sector. fantastic weekend with good friends. That’s what it seemed Fleet Captain Spooky was always writing in her log. USS TSUNAMI: FLEET CAPTAIN SPOOKY’S READY ROOM “So you see, Fleet Captain, it isn’t It was always snowing in New England quiet, simply restful preparation. All Sector. ‘Maybe that’s why it’s so quiet.’ Fleet Captain Cindi DeMidio•USS Tsunami, STARFLEET Region 15 in Region 15 are doing and being well She thought. ‘It’s probably snowing.’ in the galaxy.” But it wasn’t snowing. ‘Then why is Born to Fleet Captain Valerie Ruttar’s Their last mission was to Amesbury Sports properly when I see them next.” it so quiet?’ horse Sierra Dee Eternal, sired by Black Park for sledding fun. “I guess you’re right, computer. In Rock Star. The foal’s name is, of course, “That may be soon, Fleet Captain. All other the meantime, let’s go on shore leave. “Computer, activate log. Tell me Sierra’s Star Trek, and both she and her Ship name: USS OBANNON ships are focused on the upcoming Region I know a nice oriental restaurant what’s happening in Region 15. Why’s mother are doing well. Sector: Sanford, Maine 15 Summit. Especially USS ANUBIS and in Starbase Boston to go to. Warp it so quiet?” USS Obannon recently attended a mission Commodore Peter Lutz. Here are some of factor 6.” “Alright Computer, what else?” to the Maine State Parade and marched the happenings scheduled:” “Computer working… It only seems through the streets promoting SFI and R15 The oriental restaurant New Lei Jing on quiet, Fleet Captain. In actuality, much Ship name: USS OMAR KHAYYAM to the inhabitants of Portland, Maine. As REGION 15 SUMMIT Starbase Boston wasn’t crowded at all has been going on.” Sector: Watertown, Massachusetts an annual event, the parade this year was Regional Awards will be presented, in when the USS Tsunami, USS Darwin, USS Omar Khayyam crewmember Bran attended by other Region 15 ships. the course of the general session, which is USS Ares and USS Hood members “Show me.” Stimpson has recently been promoted to also slated to include a visit/presentation arrived. In fact, it was so quiet, you Chief Of Communications, Region 15. Ship name: USS ATLANTIS from both Peg Pellerin, of Starfleet could hear a pin drop. That shouldn’t Ship name: USS AVALON Bran will be in charge of the Regional Sector: Freemont, New Hampshire Academy and Sandy Berenberg, of SFI be as the restaurant is famous for its Sector: Standish, Maine Newsletter The Spirit Of New England. USS Atlantis has been supervising new Membership Services! Oh, the excitement private Karaoke rooms. The fact is The Avalon was recently commissioned Having traveled over the Region, Bran is medical techniques. Captain Betsy Nacaula is building now...Departmental Panels that the Cardassians had paid it a as a full ship of the line. Her Captain still new to the Regional scene, however volunteered for the new procedure in where you can rub elbows with other like visit the evening before and broken Seth Andrews-Isquith and Executive he brings a new look and feel to Regional order to promote this new technology. department personnel (all engineers in one of the Karaoke machines. Not to be Officer Tracy Andrews-Isquith have Communication. All has gone well and Captain Nacaula the region at one panel; all marines in the dissuaded, the restaurant had another taken her out on her mission to the will soon be back at duty. region at another; all medical personnel at type of machine for the Starfl eet group Sector of Standish, Maine to promote Ship name: USS DARWIN another, etc.). Volunteer Panels where you to use. This one even rated the singers. Starfl eet to this unknown sector. Her Sector: Brockton, Massachusetts “Computer, please send well wishes to can play and have fun, learn how to write Longtime Fleeters now civilians Dave Chapter Newsletter entitled The Round It’s that time of year again! Raise the Captain Nacaula.” chapter fi ction, dabble in starship design, and Leslie Ryan were there celebrating Table serves as means to communicate mizzen mast, fi ll your sails, weigh anchor etc. A Tsunami Wedding! A Banquet Feast another wedding anniversary. in this brave new world. and all that other nautical stuff. It’s Yard “Already done, Fleet Captain.” followed by a Costume Ball (costumes are Sailing time! USS DARWIN had its NOT required, mind you... but certainly “I guess the computer was right.” Fleet Ship name: USS ENDEAVOR fi rst yard sale of the summer in Sector Ship name: USS ARES more fun!) and a Charity Auction, with Captain Spooky said to crewmembers Sector: Westbrook, Connecticut Brockton, Mass to benefi t The Home for Sector: Boston, Massachusetts many collector’s items and bids starting Rich DeMidio, Jeremy Gilbert and Eric USS Endeavor CO Vice Admiral Little Wanderers. There were a few special USS ARES has been instrumental in at $1... this auction will benefi t “The Center Storch. “The Region isn’t exactly quiet. Joe “Right Full” Ruttar has been items to be had: An antique full size brass inaugurating members of USS Tsunami For Grieving Children”... with support Just… restful.” busy training and re-training for the bed frame; a Jenny Lynn Desk: and a hand to an online game known as Everquest. and outreach programs to assist children IRONMAN decathlons. Having run in woven 200 year-old Shaker basket. But fear The game is very addicting, according dealing with the loss or serious illness of a “That’s a switch.” Eric agreed. “When previous events, Admiral Ruttar plans not, that was not all they had, there were to Tsunami’s Chief Medical Officer. loved one. A Sunday Breakfast Buffet! is Region 15 ever quiet? once again to run, as soon as his XO plenty of books, knick knacks, and other However, it has been provided on the Valerie can go as well. little goodies all set for yard sailing. Know Tsunami holodeck and the crew is taking Some local attractions include forts, “Well it won’t be for much longer.” someone who needs a highchair? They had full advantage of the relaxing aspects of the museums, a submarine tour of the U.S.S. Jeremy said. “I’m going to try a new “Computer, why can’t Valerie go?” 9 of them donated. Dungeon and Dragons type of holodeck Albacore, and lots more attractions will song. Come on Cadet Ross, lets sing.” experience. be listed and detailed at the summit. Recently a new member of USS Ship name: USS HOOD There IS a Dunkin Donuts, and lots of fast “Hey, there’s more Lobster Tail here.” Endeavor was born. Sector: Nashua, New Hampshire “Much to the Fleet Captain’s food places nearby, as well as a couple Klinzhai Wing Chef Rich called as he USS Hood has new Commanding and exasperation.” Fleet Captain Spooky of seafood restaurants, that come highly cooked up another batch in the Hot “I was unaware that there were any Executive Officers. Captain Garrett sighed. “Unfortunately, I have found recommended by the RC; Weathervane & Pot. Everyone ate their fi ll, waiting children born on Endeavor.” McCarthy and Commander Robert Chin myself caught up in it as well. Computer, Quarterdeck. If you’re not at this year’s to see what adventures, great or small are now taking out the Guardian Angel remind me to ‘thank’ Fleet Captain Paul summit, the whole region loses a little... would come next to “The Little Region A very special child Fleet Captain. Class Cruiser on a shakedown mission. Fest and Commodore E. Jerry Beaulieu and without a doubt, you will miss a That Could.” PAGE 40 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 MAY 2002 most comprehensive Convention listing EFCP program and will soon once again 2002.04.17: Admiral Brad Pense, Website, turn your browsers to: (http: ever compiled in SF Fandom: (http:// be a chapter of STARFLEET. Commander, Third Fleet, //www.sfi.org/historian/space/ 2002.05.21: Major General Robert J. conventions.sfi .org). ([email protected]), announces index.html) and Click on the Russian Space Jackson, SFMC, Inspector General, 2002.04.26: Lieutenant Commander that Vaughn Armstrong ... Admiral Program link. This is a pdf fi le. STARFLEET & CS Election Coordinator 2002.05.07: Fleet Captain Mike Wilkerson, Karen Mitchell, ([email protected]), Forrest from the new Star Trek series 2002, announces that he has a created a Commanding Offi cer/Chapter President: announces that she has started a new Enterprise has agreed to appear at the 2002.04.08: Commander Troy Pharis, mailing list as a central point of contact USS ATLAS, ([email protected]), email list for coffee addicts. All the info Region 3 summit. Summit info: (http:// Director, International Charity, for each of the campaign platforms as announces that the ATLAS is proud to can be found at (www.topica.com/list/ www.region3.com/summit.htm). ([email protected]), announces well as member input. This group is freely offer the ATLAS Scholarship, providing SFI_Coffeeholics). This is intended to be that Denise Wolff is the new Starfleet open to all members of STARFLEET. To assistance with college and professional a sort of virtual coffee house, a friendly 2002.04.17: LTC Gary “Tiny” Stampede Officer. You can send those join, send an email to: (SFI_CS_Election- education to people. For information on place where the caffeine dependant can Hollifield, SFMC, Chief Operations stamps to: Denise Wolff, PO Box 62351, [email protected]) or (http: the USS Atlas Scholarship, link to: (http: kick back and exchange ideas. Officer, USS Carolina NCC-74222, N. Charleston, SC 29419. //groups.yahoo.com/group/SFI_CS_ //scholarship.ussatlas.org). ([email protected]) has created a list Election/). 2002.04.23: Captain David for all Ops offi cers to join. To subscribe, 2002.04.07: Fleet Captain Richard Heim, 2002.05.07: Blair Learn, ([email protected]), Lockwood, FDC Engineering Chief, send an e-mail to: (OpsOfficersForum- FDC Sciences, ([email protected]), 2002.05.17: Brigadier General Dennis is looking for a more entries to put on the ([email protected]), announces [email protected]). announces that the Starfl eet Sciences web Rayburn, ([email protected]), FDC- convention list. Take a peek at (http: that a Listserv for Engineers has been page, (http://alaricrh.home.sprynet.com/ Chaplains/Counselors, STARFLEET & //dactylmanor.org/fanboy/) and if your established: (http://groups.yahoo.com/ 2002.04.11: Commodore Victor Swindell, science/starfl eet-sciences.html), has just Chaplain of the Corps, announces that favorite convention isn’t listed, please drop group/sfi-engineering). If you wish to ([email protected]), announces been updated with new information, sub- the Chaplains/Counselors department has a line to: ([email protected]). view technical stats and pics of DTS a new URL for the SFI Motto Page: (http: pages, and graphics. operated a list for those of the Christian and non-DTS approved ships please go //mywebpages.comcast.net/keptins/ faith to discuss their faith, exchange prayer 2002.05.06: Commander Lauren Milan, to: (www.region12.org/departments/ SFMotto.html). 2002.04.03: Fleet Captain Ray Brown, requests, or whatever they wanted on Web Committee Chair & Avenger Co- srdteam/index.html). ([email protected]), announces the said list, which is called Christian Fans Chair, 2002 R7 Conference Committee, 2002.04.10: LGen Scott A. Akers, Director, creation of a new mailing list just for of SciFI and Trek or CFOST for short. ([email protected]), announces 2002.04.22: Fleet Captain Dave Blaser, Offi cer of the Fleet Historian, announces shuttles. To subscribe: (shuttle_to_shuttle- BGN Rayburn is pleased to announce that information on conference events, Director, FDP Communications, a new feature/page on the Historian [email protected]). the appointment of Bill Herrmann as the location, registration and more are now ([email protected]), announces that he Head Moderator of the CFOST list effective available at the Region 7 Conference site: has a Business Card Template which can be immediately. This department also runs a (http://www.region7.com/r7conf/). downloaded and easily used to create your list for general religious discussion called own STARFLEET Business Cards. (http: REGION 12 SUMMIT 2003 SF-Religion. If you are interested in that 2002.05.05: Colonel John Adcock, //blaser.tzo.com/fdp-comm/). group, please email him. If members of any CO, Support Command, SFMC, Captain Ann Garner•Summit Coordinator faith would like this department to furnish ([email protected]), announces a 2002.04.22: Region 7 2002 Conference Are you not able to do that vacation • Admission for cadets: $14 for regular them a list for discussions by members of new set of SFMC Collar Brass pins will be Team, announces that they have created on Risa in 2003? If not, how about the package; banquet package (ages 2 their particular faith, please contact this available soon. The price will be $21.00 per a listserver to provide information on R12 Spa City Summit? The summit through 10) $42, (11 through 17) $44; department and they’ll gladly fi x you up. set, with three pins in a set. They will not this year’s Region 7 conference. To join will be in Hot Springs, Arkansas May pizza party package (ages 2 through be available individually. this list, send an email to: (R72002-Conf- 16, 17, and 18. We will have a “fun and 10) $18, (11 through 17) $20. 2002.05.14: Captain Brian W. Dougherty, [email protected]). Or, you games” event on Friday night. General Commander, STARFLEET Corps of 2002.05.04: Admiral Tom Monaghan, can go to yahoogroups and search for session, panels, banquet, auction, and Deadline for banquet packages is April Engineers, ([email protected]), ([email protected]), announces the list: R72002-Conf or direct root: (http: dance on Saturday, and closing session 15, 2003 announces that the Summer 2002 issue of that he has a batch of 2001 Starfl eet HQ //groups.yahoo.com/group/R72002- on Sunday. The cadets have a fi eld trip the EQ-Engineers Quarterly is out. This is Staff Patches left and 4 2000 patches as Conf/). to the Mid-America Science Museum To encourage early registration, we will Volume 3 Number 2. It is available in a *.pdf well. He’s selling the 2001’s for $2 each scheduled for Saturday afternoon. be having drawings for some goodies, file at: (http://home.mindspring.com/ (minimum of 2 per order to help pay for 2002.04.20: Fleet Captain Dave Blaser, also called bribes. The deadline for ~briwdou/coe/coe_2.htm.) Click on the postage costs) and the 2000’s are going for Director, FDP Communications, There’s more to Hot Springs than just registration will be on a Saturday, Vol 3 No 2 link. $3 each (limited to 1 per order since he has ([email protected]), announces the summit, though. The hotel, the and the actual drawing will be on the only 4 left). If interested please email him that he is building a list of STARFLEET Velda Rose, www.veldarose.net, is on following Monday: 2002.05.13: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice in advance to reserve your patches and to Related Lists. He needs the following the edge of Hot Springs National Park Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), ensure availability. information: 1) List Name; 2) Moderator and historic downtown Hot Springs. • July 20, 2003 -- Spa package including announces that the Online Promotions Name and E-Mail Address; 3) How to Room rates for summit are $70.50 plus a one-hour massage and 45 minute spa Form, with the help of Mike Wilkerson, subscribe (subscription E-Mail or Web taxes and fees, up to four people per session. the form is up and running. You can fi nd APRIL 2002 address). This list is being hosted on the room. Just call 1-888-624-3311 and • Sep 21, 2002 -- Spa package including it linked to the STARFLEET web page FDP Communications Web Site at (http: tell them you are scheduling with the a 30-minute massage and 45-minute spa under “Documents Center” or on the 2002.04.30: Fleet Captain Dixie Halber, Vice //blaser.tzo.com/fdp-comm/). So, if Starfl eet group to get the summit rate. session. sitemap under “P”. Chief of Communications - Publications, you run a Starfleet Related/Affiliated You can also print e-coupons for their • November 23, 2002 -- Admission for ([email protected]), announces that E-Mail List, please drop him a line at restaurants from their web site. The one to the wax museum. 2002.05.12: Chad Lampson, (lampsons@c the names on the CQ labels were truncated [email protected] and he’ll add your deadline for the discount room rate is • Jan 18, 2003 -- Admission for one to the enturytel.net), has just released version 1.0 for this printing (CQ #110). Only the fi rst List to the list. April 15, 2003. National Park Aquarium. of the Star Fleet Screen Saver. If you do not four letters of the last name were printed • March 22, 2003 -- Your table will be the have Windows Installer on your computer on the label. They are looking into why this 2002.04.19: Benjamin L. Kokochak, Within blocks of the hotel are the park’s fi rst in the banquet line. or do know what it is, you can get it here occurred and will report back when we ([email protected]), aquarium, a wax museum, the actual hot too. (http://fl eetsaver.michadcomputerco have an answer and a solution. This should announces the creation of SFI-Excelsior, a springs, World War II duck boat tour, Questions? Call Ann at 479-967-5036 nsulting.com). This is for Windows only. not prevent the CQ from being delivered. Yahoo Groups for Excelsior class starship and lots of wonderful food businesses. or email to [email protected] with If you have any trouble receiving your CQ commanding officer’s, engineering Hot Springs also has amusement questions. Please use “summit” for the 2002.05.09: Fleet Captain Mike Wilkerson, please don’t hesitate to let them know. and special/ship services officers. You parks, water parks, botanical gardens, subject line or write to me at: Webmaster, SFI.org, (sfi derman@ussatlas. can join by two ways: Visit: (http:// museums, stage shows, and tours. org), announces that with the assistance of 2002.04.29: BGN Dennis Rayburn, Director, groups.yahoo.com/group/sfi -excelsior) Ann Garner the SFI Conboy himself, Blair Learn, they EFCP, ([email protected]), announces or send a blank message to: (sfi -excelsior- • Admission for adults: $32 regular, $62 1309 S. Muskogee, have completed what he thinks is the that the USS Rutledge has entered the [email protected]). with banquet Russellville, AR 72801 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 41 When calling for information about a Fe Springs, California 90670-3052 http: Connecticut; Info: 4623 Aminda, Iowa Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th Floor, convention, don’t call collect and don’t //www.costumecollege.org/ Guests: Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: 913-441-9405 http: Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- call late in the evening (many organizers Edward F. Maeder //www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] Aug 23-25 AnimeIowa, Cedar Rapids, 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ list their home phone numbers). When Guests: Aron Eisenberg, Marina Sirtis, Iowa; Info: PO Box 5303, Coralville IA [email protected] writing for information, it’s a good idea Jul 20 Creation Super Sale, Anaheim, Dick Gordon 52241 http://www.animeiowa.com/ to include a self-addressed stamped California; Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th Guests: Stan Sakai, Lea Hernandez, Minnesota envelope. Always check with the Floor, Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- Florida Tiffany Grant convention promoter for the most up-to- 0960, x225 http://www.creationent.com/ Aug 2-4 Diversicon, St. Paul, Minnesota; date information. [email protected] Jul 19-21 Vulkon, Tampa, Florida; Oct 18-20 Icon, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Info: PO Info: PO Box 8036, Lake Street Station Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines Box 525, Iowa City, IA 52244-0525 Ph: 319- Minneapolis, MN 55408 Ph: 763-213- If you know of a convention that isn’t Aug 1-4 Comic-Con International, San FL 33029-7122 Ph: 954-441-TREK http: 626-2099 http://www.mindbridge.org/ 1239 http://www.sfminnesota.com/ listed, please tell me. Please send the Diego, California; Info: P.O. Box 128458, //www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] icon/ [email protected] Guests: diversicon/ [email protected] convention’s name, dates, location, and San Diego, CA 92112-8458 Ph: 1-800- Guests: Jonathan Frakes, Dominic Keating, Jennifer Roberson, John Garner, Rusty Guests: Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due contact information to: 266-4299 http://www.comic-con.org/ Tony Amendola, Arne Starr, Julie Caitlin Hevelin [email protected] Guests: Howard Brown Sep 27-29 Arcana, St. Paul, Minnesota; Blair Learn Chaykin, Max Allan Collins, Peter David, Kansas Info: PO Box 8036, Lake Street Station, 11604 King’s Arrow CT Dave Dorman, Devin Grayson, Los Bros Oct 4-6 Necronomicon, Tampa, Florida; Minneapolis, MN 55408-8036 Ph: 612- Germantown, MD 20876 or Hernandez, Bob Lubbers, Jason Lutes Info: PO Box 2213, Plant City, FL 33564- Aug 23-25 Ra-Con, Wichita, Kansas; Info: 721-5959 http://pages.prodigy.net/rekal/ 2213 http://stonehill.org/necro.htm PO Box 673, Wichita, Ks. 67201-0673 Ph: [email protected] [email protected]. Aug 1-4 STARFLEET International [email protected] Guests: David 316-262-3502 http://www.Ra-Con.com/ Conference 2002, San Jose, California; Info: Brin, Tim Powers, James P. Hogan [email protected] Guests: Richard Nevada Allow a minimum of three months PO Box 4394, Visalia, CA 93278-4394 http: Biggs time between your submission and the //www.ic2002.org/ [email protected] Georgia Jul 19-21 Con*Strict, Las Vegas, Nevada; convention’s date. Benefi ts: America’s Second Harvest Louisiana Info: 7310 Smoke Ranch Rd. #D, Las Aug 30-Sep 2 Dragon*Con, Atlanta, Vegas, NV 89128 Ph: 702-249-6218 http:// Thank you to everyone who’s contributed Aug 2-4 ConChord, Van Nuys, California; Georgia; Info: PO Box 16459, Atlanta, Aug 9-11 Crescent City Con, Metairie, www.randomadventures.com/constrict/ information to the list. Special thanks to Info: PO Box 61172, Pasadena, CA 91116 GA 30321-9998 Ph: 770-909-0115 Louisiana; Info: PO Box 52622, [email protected] the unusual suspects: David Kloempken, http://www.nyx.net/~bgold/conchord/ http://www.dragoncon.org/ New Orleans LA 70150-2622 http: Chris Dunivan, Kathleen Kettering, Guests: Nancy Freeman, Erwin Strauss [email protected] //crescentcitycon.com/ccc/ Guests: Aug 2-4 Creation, Las Vegas, Nevada; Richard L. Trulson, Dave Blaser, Mike Virginia Hey Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th Floor, Wilkerson, and Jeff Higdon Aug 24-25 Celebrity Autograph Collector’s Sep 27-29 Anime Weekend Atlanta, Maryland Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- show, Hollywood, California; Info: PO Box Atlanta, Georgia; Info: PO Box 13544, 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ 5040, Spring Hill, Florida 34611 Ph: 352- Atlanta, GA 30324-0544 http://www.awa- Jul 26-28 Otakon, Baltimore, Maryland; [email protected] Alabama 683-5110 http://www.hollywoodcollecto con.com/ [email protected] Guests: Info: 491 Baltimore Pike #689, Springfi eld, rshow.com/ [email protected] Amy Howard-Wilson, Bruce Lewis, Kelly PA 19064-3810 Ph: 610-291-5308 http: Sep 6-8 Slanted Fedora, Las Vegas, Nevada; Oct 18-20 Con*Stellation, Huntsville, Manison //www.otakon.com/ [email protected] Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: Alabama; Info: P.O. Box 4857, Huntsville Aug 29-Sep 2 ConJosé, San José, California; Guests: Steve Bennett, Fred Perry, Neil 913-441-9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ AL 35815-4857 Ph: 256-880-8210 http:// Info: PO Box 61363, Sunnyvale CA Illinois Nadelman, Fred Gallagher, Rodney [email protected] www.con-stellation.org/ constell@con- 94088-1363 http://www.conjose.org/ Aug 16-18 Vividcon, Chicago, Illinois; Caston stellation.org [email protected] Guests: Vernor Vinge, Info: 301 E 62 St, #9-C, New York, NY New Jersey David Cherry, Bjo Trimble, John Trimble, 10021 http://www.vividcon.com/ Aug 16-18 Fanex, Timonium, Maryland; Arizona Ferdinand Feghoot, Tad Willams [email protected] Info: 9721 Britinay Lane, Baltimore, Jul 19-21 WGP: Svaha: No Sleep ‘Til MD 21234 Ph: 410-665-1198 http: Wreska, Somerset, New Jersey; Info: Jul 26-28 Hexacon, Phoenix, Arizona; Info: Sep 27-29 Creation, Pasadena, California; Oct 4-6 Archon, Collinsville, Illinois; Info: //www.midmar.com/filmfest.html 12 Norwood Ave #2, Woodbridge, NJ PO Box 62613, Phoenix AZ 85082 Ph: 602- Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th Floor, PO Box 8387, St. Louis, MO 63132-8387 [email protected] 07095 http://www.wildgazebo.com/ 973-2341 http://www.casfs.org/hexacon/ Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- Ph: 314-326-3026 http://www.stlf.org/ [email protected] [email protected] 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ archon/ [email protected] Aug 23-25 Horrorfi nd Weekend, Baltimore, [email protected] Guests: Brent Guests: Connie Willis, Ruth Thompson Maryland; Info: 9722 Groffs Mill Drive Aug 23-25 STARFLEET Region 7 Aug 10-11 Creation, Tucson, Arizona; Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, PMB 109, Owings Mills Maryland 21117 Conference, Fort Lee, New Jersey; Info: Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th Floor, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Wil Oct 12-13 Rock Con, Rockford, Illinois; http://www.horrorfindweekend.com/ PO Box 124, New York, NY 10108 http: Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- Wheaton Info: 14225 Hansberry Road, Rockton, convention@horrorfi nd.com //www.region7.com/ uss_osiris@direct 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ IL 61072 Ph: 815-624-7227 http://rock- vinternet.com [email protected] Guests: Connor Colorado con.com/ [email protected] Massachusetts Trinneer, William Shatner, Louise Sorel, Aug 24-25 Creation, Cherry Hill, New Lawrence Monoson, Patrick Kilpatrick, Jul 26-29 Mythcon, Boulder, Colorado; Indiana Sep 29-Oct 5 Viable Paradise, Martha’s Jersey; Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th Richard Biggs, Marjorie Monaghan, Julia Info: 2435 South Franklin Street, Denver, Vineyard, Massachusetts; Info: PO Box 36, Floor, Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- Nickson, Richard Arnold CO 80210 http://www.mythsoc.org/ Jul 26-28 BotCon, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Medford, MA 02155 http://www.sff.net/ 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ mythcon33.html [email protected] Info: PO Box 905, Kendallville IN paradise/ [email protected] [email protected] Sep 6-8 CopperCon, Scottsdale, Arizona; 46755-0905 http://www.botcon.com/ Info: PO Box 62613, Phoenix, AZ 85082 Aug 2-4 XIII-Khan, Colorado Springs, [email protected] Guests: Neil Kaplan, Michigan New Mexico Ph: 480-423-0649 http://www.casfs.org/ Colorado; Info: 2926 Valarie Circle, Peter Spellos, Richard Epcar, Tom Wyner, cucon/ [email protected] Guests: Barbara Colorado Springs, CO, 80917 Ph: 719-597- Bob Forward Oct 25-27 Conclave, Lansing, Michigan; Aug 23-25 Bubonicon, Albuquerque, Hambly, Mojo 5259 http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/ Info: PO Box 2915, Ann Arbor, MI New Mexico; Info: PO Box 37257, xkhan/ [email protected] Aug 16-18 ConGlomeration, Clarksville, 48106 http://www.conclavesf.org/ Albuquerque, NM 87176 Ph: 505-266- California Indiana; Info: PO Box 32095, Louisville, KY. [email protected] Guests: Larry 8905 http://bubonicon.home.att.net/ Connecticut 40232-2095 http://members.iglou.com/ Niven, Susan Van Camp [email protected] Jul 19-21 Costume College, Van Nuys, shadowr/ Guests: David Drake, Andy California; Info: PO Box 3052, Santa Oct 17 Slanted Fedora, Hartford, Offutt Oct 26-27 Creation, Dearborn, Michigan; New York PAGE 42 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 Aug 17-18 Creation: Fangoria’s Info: 67 Birchland Avenue, Pawtucket, Sep 27-29 Foolscap, Bellevue, Washington; http://www.winnipegwords.com/ Jul 26-29 NCC-2002, Heathrow, England; Weekend of Horrors, New York, New RI 02860 Ph: 516-326-6140 or 401-726-2003 Info: PO Box 2461, Seattle, WA 98111- [email protected] Info: PO Box 1701, Kettering, NN16 York; Info: 1010 N. Central Ave, 4th http://www.para-net.com/~necon/ 2461 http://www.foolscap.org/ 8GQ, England Ph: +44 07940 382033 Floor, Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- [email protected] Guests: Douglas [email protected] Guests: Rick Berry, Ontario http://www.ncc-cons.co.uk/ Info@ncc- 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ Clegg, Graham Joyce, Christopher Golden, Barbara Hambly cons.co.uk Guests: Marc Alaimo, Casey [email protected] Richard Sardinha, P.D. Cacek Aug 23-25 SFX, Toronto, Ontario; Biggs Oct 4-6 ConiFur Northwest, Fife, Info: 4 Varsity Rd, Toronto, ON, North Carolina Tennessee Washington; Info: 2406 SW 308TH M6S 4N4, Canada Ph: 416-761-1760 Jul 27 Underworld, Liverpool, England; PL, Federal Way, WA 98023 http:// http://www.hobbystar.com/sfx/ Info: c/o 10th Planet, Unit 36 Vicarage Field Oct 4-6 Trinoc-con, Durham, North Jul 26-28 LibertyCon, Chattanooga, www.conifur.org/ [email protected] [email protected] Shopping Centre, Ripple Road, Barking, Carolina; Info: PO Box 10633, Raleigh, NC Tennessee; Info: PO Box 695, Hixson, TN Guests: Marci McAdam Essex, IG11 8DQ, United Kingdom Ph: 27605-0633 http://www.trinoc-con.org/ 37343-0695 http://www.libertycon.org/ Oct 18-20 GrimmCon, Peterborough, +44 (0)20 8591 5357 http://walk.to/ [email protected] [email protected] Guests: John Oct 4-6 Anglicon, South Everett, Ontario; Info: 163 Southerland Cres, underworld/ [email protected] Ringo, Larry Elmore, S. M. Stirling, Washington; Info: PO Box 75536, Cobourg, ON K9A 5L6, CANADA Ph: 905- Guests: Frazer Hines, Rupert Booth, Oct 11-13 Slanted Fedora, Raleigh-Durham, Seattle, WA. 98125 Ph: 206-789- 377-9174 http://www.grimmcon.com/ Mags L. Halliday, Simon Bucher-Jones, North Carolina; Info: 4623 Aminda, Aug 30-Sep 2 Mephit Furmeet, BRIT http://www.anglicon.com/ [email protected] Lance Parkin, Gareth Preston, Jason Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: 913-441-9405 http: Memphis, Tennessee; Info: PO Box [email protected] Benefi ts: KBTC- Haigh-Ellery, Rob Shearman, Lee Sullivan //www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] 6001, Saint Louis, MO 63139-0001 http: TV (Television station) Oct 18-20 Ditto 15, Toronto, Ontario; Benefi ts: Arrowe Park Hospital Guests: Rene Auberjonois, Nana Visitor, //www.mephitfurmeet.org/ registrat Info: 1065 Henley Road, Mississauga, Max Grodenchik, Aron Eisenberg, Chase [email protected] Guests: Ryngs Oct 11-12 Sci-Fan Show, Lynnwood, ON, L4Y 1C8, CANADA Ph: 905-281- Aug 9-11 Contexxt/Unicon, Cheltenham, Masterson, Denise Crosby Raccoon Washington; Info: c/o Galaxy Hobby, 8540 http://www.circlenk.com/ditto/ England; Info: 15a Derby Street, 196th & Highway 99, Lynnwood, [email protected]] Reading, Berkshire RG1 7NX, United North Dakota Texas WA 98036 Ph: 425-670-0454 http: Kingdom http://www.unicon.org.uk/ //www.galaxyhobby.com/scifan.htm Oct 25-27 Primedia, Mississauga, Ontario; [email protected] Guests: Keith Oct 4-6 STARFLEET Region 6 Conference, Aug 16-18 Armadillocon, Austin, Texas; [email protected] Info: PO Box 21146, RPO Meadowvale, Brooke, Ben Jeapes Fargo, North Dakota; Info: 5636 Sheridan Info: Box 27277, Austin, TX 78755 Ph: Mississauga, ON, L5N 6A2 Canada Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55410 512-477-2294 http://www.fact.org/ Wisconsin Ph: 905-820-3844 [email protected] Aug 16-19 2002 - A Discworld Odyssey, [email protected] dillo/ [email protected] Guests: Jeffrey Combs Leicestershire, England; Info: PO Box 2002, Guests: Martha Wells, Joe R. Lansdale, Aug 8-11 Gen Con Game Fair, Milwaukee, Romford, Essex RM7 7DQ, UK Ph: +44- Oct 4-6 ValleyCon, Fargo, North Dakota; Robin Hobb Wisconsin; Info: Wizards of the Coast, Saskatchewan (0)-709-226-4571 http://www.dwcon.org/ Info: PO Box 7202, Fargo, ND 58106- Events Management, PO Box 1740, [email protected] Guests: Terry Pratchett, 7202 http://www.valleycon.com/ Aug 23-25 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Renton, WA 98057-1740 Ph: 800-529- Oct 18-20 Hero’s Gambit, Saskatoon, Stephen Briggs, Jack Cohen, Diane Duane, [email protected] Plano, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano 3976 http://www.gencongamefair.com/ Saskatchewan; Info: c/o William Graham Higgins, Jay Hurst, Paul Kidby, Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// [email protected] Guests: Hughes, 2509 Albert Avenue, Dave Langford, Peter Morwood, Bernard Ohio www.scifi expo.com/ scifi [email protected] Jonathan Frakes, Ted Raimi, Warwick Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 1K7 Pearson, Isobel Pearson, Stephen Player, Davis http://www.herosgambit.com/ Colin Smythe, Ian Stewart Benefits: Oct 4-6 Cinema Wasteland, Strongvill, Sep 6-8 ProtoCon, College Station, Texas; [email protected] Orangutan Foundation Ohio; Info: PO Box 81551, Cleveland, Info: c/o Texas A&M University, Student Australia OH 44181 Ph: 440-891-1920 http: Organization Finance Center, P.O. Box Germany Aug 25 Sci Fi Shows -- Jedicon UK, Essex, //www.cinemawasteland.com/ 5688 Aggieland Station, College Station, New South Wales England; Info: c/o Nelson House, 341 [email protected] Guests: TX 77844-9081 http://gaming.tamu.edu/ Sep 27-29 Dark Side Con, Bottrop, ; Info: Lea Bridge Road., Leyton., London, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Reggie Bannister, protocon/ [email protected] Jul 27-28 Best Of Both Worlds, Sydney, c/o Silvia Krüger, Laurentiusstraße 4, United Kingdom Ph: +44 20 8523 1074 Michael Berryman, Don Pedro Colley, New South Wales; Info: PO Box 960, 44805 Bochum, Germany Ph: +49-2361- Website: http://www.scifishows.com/ David Hess, Ted V. Mikels, Yvonne Oct 5-6 Slanted Fedora, El Paso, Texas; Belconnen Mall, Belconnen ACT, 2616, 900127 http://www.darksidecon.de/ Email: nfo@scifi shows.com Guests: Mary Monlaur, Bill Moseley, Tom Savini, Tom Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 2 9453 0290 http:/ [email protected] Guests: John Oyaya, Nalini Krishan, Tim Rose, Richard Sullivan, Roger Watkins, A. Ghastlee 913-441-9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ /www.bobw.com.au/ [email protected] Coppinger, Garrick Hagon, David Prowse, Le Parmentier, Alan Bennett Ghoul, Dr. Creep, Son of Ghoul, Dr. Shock, [email protected] Guests: Nicole DeBoer, Guests: Gigi Edgley, Lani Tapu, Jonathan Michael Sheard, Felix Silla The Bone Jangler Michael Dorn, Ethan Phillips, Robert Hardy Aug 30-Sep 1 Festival of Fantastic Films, Picardo, Marina Sirtis Oct 12 BuchmesseCon, Frankfurt, Manchester, England; Info: 95 Meadowgate Oct 11-13 Context, Columbus, Ohio; Oct 26-27 Best Of Both Worlds, Sydney, ; Info: c/o Roger Murmann, Road, Salford, Manchester M6 8EN, Info: PO Box 163391, Columbus, Oct 11-13 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Plano, New South Wales; Info: PO Box 960, Wilhelm-Leuschner Strasse 17, 64859 England Ph: +44 (0)161 707-3747 http: OH 43216 Ph: 614-889-0436 http:// Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano Tx Belconnen Mall, Belconnen ACT, 2616, Eppertshausen, Germany Ph: 06-071- //www.fantastic-films.com/festival/ www.contextcon.com/ [email protected] 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 http:// AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 2 9453 0290 http:/ 38718 http://www.buchmessecon.de.vu/ [email protected] Guests: John Guests: Andrew J. Offutt, Ron Sarti, www.scifi expo.com/ scifi [email protected] /www.bobw.com.au/ [email protected] [email protected] Scott, Mel Welles Maureen McHugh, Bill Levy, Joe Martino, Guests: Bruce Boxleitner, Jerry Doyle Kim Bundy, Tony Ruggiero, Thomas Virginia Oct 17-20 Spiel, Essen, ; Info: Friedhelm Sep 7-8 PanoptiCon, Manchester, England; Gressman, Juanita Coulson Canada Merz Verlag GmbH & Co.KG, D-53179 Info: PO Box 7831, London, United Aug 2-4 The Gathering of the Gargoyles, Bonn, Alberichstr.15-17, Germany Ph: Kingdom SW15 6YD http://www.dom Oklahoma Williamsburg, Virginia; Info: 19500 Alberta +49 228 94 39 70 http://www.merz- initemporal.co.uk/ Monterey Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44119- verlag.com/e/spiel/ info@merz- Jul 19-21 Conestoga, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Info: 1507 http://gathering.gargoyles-fans.org/ Aug 9-11 Con-Version/CanVention, verlag.com Oct 5-6 Avalon, Bristol, England; Info: 440 S. Gary Ave, Box 45, Tulsa, OK 74104 Guests: Greg Weisman, Vic Cook, Greg Calgary, Alberta; Info: PO Box 20098 PSI Collectables, 2A Berkeley Court, Ph: 918-836-5463 http://www.sff.net/ Guler Calgary Place RPO, Calgary, Alberta, Ireland Falmouth Cornwell Ph: 01326-212-540 people/sfreader/conestoga.htm Guests: T2P 4J2, CANADA http://www.con- [email protected] Guests: Colin Elizabeth Moon, Lee Martindale, Nene Aug 16-18 Slanted Fedora, Arlington, version.org/ [email protected] Oct 19-20 Octocon, Dublin, ; Info: Baker, Slyvester McCoy, Anthony Ainley, Thomas Benefi ts: Tulsa Domestic Violence Virginia; Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, Guests: George R.R. Martin, Robert J. c/o Yellow Brick Road, 8 Bachelors Michael Sheard, Sophie Aldred, Nick Intervention Service KS 66226 Ph: 913-441-9405 http:// Sawyer, James Alan Gardner, Geoffrey A. Walk, Dublin 1, Ireland http:// Courtney, Shephen Thorne, Nicholas www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] Landis, Lar deSouza www.octocon.com/ [email protected] Parsons, Mat Irvine, Mike Tucker, Barry Pennsylvania Guests: Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Guests: China Miéville, Rachel Armstrong, Letts, Bob Baker, Ray Cusick, Mike Andrew Robinson, Alexander Siddig, British Columbia Eugene Byrne, Michael Carroll, Simon Collins, Dave Gibbons, Lee Sullivan, Jul 26-28 Confluence, Pittsburgh, Ethan Philips Clark, Maggie Furey, Roger Gregg, Harry Alistair Pearson Pennsylvania; Info: PO Box 3681, Oct 11-13 V Con, Surrey, British Harrison, John Higgins, Paul J. Holden, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-3681 Ph: 412-344- Sep 27-29 Gamefest -- Richmond, Columbia; Info: Main Floor - 2116 Graham Joyce, Juliet E. McKenna, John Oct 25-27 Wolf SG-5, Blackpool, England; 0456 http://trfn.clpgh.org/parsec/ Richmond, Virginia; Info: P.O. Box 718, MacDonald Street, Vancouver, BC, V6K Meaney, Kim Newman, Colin Smythe, Info: PO Box 1419, Slough PDO, SL2 confl u/ [email protected] Guests: Antwerp, OH 45813 Ph: 877-977-4263 3Y4, Canada http://www.v-con.ca/ John Vaughan, Ian Watson 5WJ Ph: +44 01753 771 078 Convention Hal Clement, Illah Nourbakhsh, Renee http://www.patriotgames.org/ gamefes [email protected] Guests: Website: http://www.wolfevents.net/ Alper, Andrea Dale, Ray Phoenix [email protected] Gary Gygax, Tim Powers, James P. The Netherlands home/ Email Contact Information : Blaylock, Alan Lee, Toren Atkinson, Monte [email protected] Guests: Gary Jones, Aug 23-24 Slanted Fedora, Philadelphia, Sep 28-29 Gamecon, Tyson’s Corner, Cook, Don DeBrandt, Arinn Dembo, James Oct 18-20 Utopia, Scheveningen, ; Info: Carmen Argenziano, Don S. Davis, Jr. Pennsylvania; Info: 4623 Aminda, Virginia; Info: PO Box 223660 , Chantilly, Ernest, John Gajdecki, Matt Hughes, Stichting Utopia, Assendelftstraat 8-1 Bourne, Garwin Sanford Shawnee, KS 66226 Ph: 913-441-9405 http: VA 20153 http://clik.to/novag Ryan Nicholson, Jeanne Robinson, Spider hoog, 1013 SP, Amsterdam Ph: 0031-20- //www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] [email protected] Robinson, Jonathan Tweet 6818236 http://www.utopiasite.com/ Oct 25-28 Cult TV Festival, Merseyside, Guests: Avery Brooks, Michael Dorn, [email protected] Guests: Ethan Phillips, England; Info: PO Box 1701, Peterborough, Andrew Robinson, Alexander Siddig, Oct 11-13 Anime USA, Tysons Corner, Oct 23-27 Vancouver International Teryl Rothery, Gareth Thomas PE7 1ER, United Kingdom Ph: +44 01733- Marina Sirtis, Connor Trinneer Virginia; Info: 7395-B Lee Hwy, Falls Church, Writers Festival, Granville Island, British 205009 Website: http://www.CultTV.org/ VA 22042 http://www.animeusa.org/ Columbia; Info: 202-1398 Cartwright St, United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Oct 12-13 Pittsburgh Horror & Comic [email protected] Guests: Scott Vancouver BC, V6H 4B7 Ph: 604-681- Guests: Teryl Rothery, Kenneth Griffi th, Book Show, Monroeville, Pennsylvania; McNeil, Studio Ironcat, Kelli Shayne 6330 http://www.writersfest.bc.ca/ England Brian Downey, Francis Matthews, Dirk Info: 1002 Graham Ave., Windber, PA Butler [email protected] Benedict, Virginia Hey, Brian Croucher, 15963 Ph: 814-467-4116 http://www.pit Jul 22 10th Planet, Essex, England; Info: Terry Jones (Monty Python), Michael tsburghcomicon.com/ [email protected] Washington Manitoba Unit 36 Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Jayston, Tony Hart, Angus Lennie, Dave Benefi ts: Make A Wish Ripple Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8DQ, Prowse MBE, John Glen (007 Director), Aug 23-25 Dragonflight, Seattle, Sep 24-29 Winnipeg International United Kingdom Ph: +44 (0) 20 8591 Stephen Gallagher, Tony Currie, Steven Rhode Island Washington; Info: PO Box 776, Seattle, WA Writers Festival, Winnipeg, Manitoba; 5357 http://www.tenthplanet.co.uk/ Paul Davies, Philip Martin, John Freeman, 98111-0776 http://www.dragonfl ight.org/ Info: 624-100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, [email protected] Guests: Jennie Gareth Owen, Laurence Marks, Maurice Jul 18-21 Necon, Bristol, Rhode Island; convention@dragonfl ight.org MB R3B 1H3, Canada Ph: 204-927-7323 Linden, Peter Halliday Gran. 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For sale: Hallmark - 3 ships-lights--no eZone, Inc. - Home of “Refurb Madness!” boxes. $275. Spock’s voice and light MEMBERS WANTED Refurbished/Used Macintosh Computers Shuttlecraft with box. $325. Capts. Picard & Peripherals The best deals on refurbed and Kirk. $100. SI-Fi writers Platinum, vol The USS Dominator and the 144th a starship” join the fun now! E-mail Macs around! Just ask Bargain Bob! http: #1, Star Trek 30 years, collectors edition, MSG are looking for any and all [email protected], or visit our //www.refurbmadness.com 1936 11th and Star Trek next gen Companion ( unassigned members of SFI and the Website at http://www.geocities.com/ Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104 Voice: all 3 mint cond)$150. Star Trek 4 gens SFMC. The Dominator is a correy starship_achilles/ 815/968-1108 Fax: 815/968-1187 email: of stars, stories Strange New Worlds, chapter based in Region 1. For [email protected] very good cond. ST, 1989, 1995 classic information about the Dominator, USS Jaguar, NCC-74750 is the fl agship calendars. Poster of Fab Four signed. visit http://www.ussdominator.org of Region 5 and the most fun chapter Comic Book Artist Needed for patriotic- E-mail for other things and prices. Petty or hail the Commanding Officer you’ll ever have the pleasure of being a themed superhero comic book. Planning Offi cer 3rd Class Patricia Fendt, e-mail at [email protected]. For member of! We spend a lot of our time to take this professional, so serious [email protected]. information on the 144th MSG, go on IRC (http://www.fleetchat.org) parties only, please! Please contact Adam to http://www.olemiss.edu/orgs/ and most of us hang in the channel J. Bernay at [email protected] Shuttlecon 92, STARFLEET’s Western lamarhs/144thMSG or contact the #nexus. We also have Jaguar patches if interested. Regional Conference - August 29,30 OIC at [email protected] for sale (with a discount for USS Jaguar Visalia, CA. Gene Roddenberry A Tribute or [email protected] members). For more information, check EVENT To The Man And His Dreams, Starfl eet out: http://www.jaguar.org or contact and KAG Peace Conference, Writer Guest ALBION: “These are the voyages our Commanding Officer, Scott A. IC 2002: Region 4 and friends continue of Honor Marc Scott Zicree, Klingon Trial where legends begin...” A new R20 Akers, at [email protected]. working hard as ever to bring you the (Romulan Bad Guy), Masquerade and [United Kingdom] Correspondence 2002 SFI International Conference and Cabaret, Guest of Honor John de Lancie Chapter is forming, looking for the best The 126th Marine Strike Group SFMC Muster in very sunny San Jose, (Q), Music Video, and News Broadcast and brightest to join us in our mission (SpecOps), currently attached to the CA, August 1-4, 2002 at the luxurious 47 Live Eye Premiere of Deep Space 9, to patrol the frontier. If you think you USS Wasp (a correspondence chapter in 4-star Doubletree Hotel. For more Limited Edition $10 Donation, $2 video could hold off a Klingon assault wing, Region One) is looking for a few good information: http://www.ic2002.org. tape, & $4 S/H, total $16. Payment with evacuate a colony under Tholian threat, Marines. All of the Marines assigned a personal check could take up to 4 weeks or chase down Orion privateers, sign to the 126th were killed in action on longer to deliver than a money order. USS up today! Shuttle Albion: Straight an ‘Omega’ mission on Velos VII, the Explorer NCC 71845, Janice McKeever, and Steady! Write: Glenn Harrison, only Marine to survive was the OIC. FREE ADS TO 4747 N. Cornelia #101, Fresno, CA. 93722, 35 Rosebery Avenue, Blackpool, No, not really, in fact the 126th MSG e-mail: [email protected] Lancashire, England FY4 1LA Email: was just reactivated and is looking [email protected] for a few good Marines. The unit is a STARFLEET MEMBERS! Embroidered STARFLEET beret ‘Marine Correspondence Unit’ and we Classified Ads are free to flashes - red, white and blue design, The USS Shawnee, an Independent will need story writers (even if you STARFLEET members. Phone $3 each with SASE. Images available Star Trek fan club, in the Kansas have never written a story line before, numbers, e-mail addresses, chapter at www.houseveska.org under the City area, looking to join STARFLEET we still need a few good Marines, so names, and Region names count as “Uniforms” link. Mail to HOUSE VESKA, through the existing fan club program. don’t let the story writing frighten one word each. Please include your 7400 W. 33rd Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO We are also looking for existing ‘fl eet you) for upcoming fi ctional story lines. SCC number and expiration date as 80033. members who would like to join Since the 126th Marine Strike Group is a proof of STARFLEET membership, us for a new adventure. We are a Special Operations unit, we are looking and your telephone number for meeting chapter, and our fictional at maybe some very good stories. Do you Star Trek II - VI Uniforms and Insignias. verifi cation, when submitting an ad. ship is the USS Shawnee, a Galaxy have what it takes to be a Marine in one I am looking for the uniform rank There is a maximum of two ads of Class vessel. For more information, of the best Special Operations Unit in the insignias (Ensign - Fleet Admiral, as well no more than 100 words per member contact the Commanding Officer: STARFLEET Marine Corps? 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My contact information: southwest Washington: the Shuttle and Region 9 and would like to 1209 SE 89th Ave. Jim Nelson, 213-A Windsong Lane, Achilles is actively recruiting new join a European ship, come to the Portland, OR 97216-1715 Yorktown, Virginia 23693, (757) 865-0512 members. We hold monthly meetings, Europe. Please send E-mail to the E-mail: cq@sfi .org or email me at smacneighill@earthlink attend movies and conventions, and following address: shuttle_europe .net more. We are on the verge of becoming @hotmail.com PAGE 46 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002 PAGE 47 Hey, Sailor: Emily Vosseller The Admiral’s Quarters aboard the USS New Jersey. checks out the...ordnance. The USS New Jersey Communications Room.
Above Left: Lining up before the big tour is Starfl eet-Region 7 Away Team members (left-right) Emily Vosseller of the Challenger, Frank Torok Jr. of the Avenger, Sonny Wright of the Sovereign, Ricky Brachman and Robert Csuti of the Avenger, Todd Brugmans of the Highlander, Matt Rielly and Judith Waidlich of the Avenger, Michael Stein of the USS Justice, Martin A. Lessem and Matt McKenna of the Asimov, Jane Caplan and Bruce Adams of the Avenger. Top Right: The Forward main gun turrets of the USS New Jersey. SEVENTH FLEET COMMANDEERS BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY Words and Pictures Courtesy of Vice Admiral Bob Vosseller • Commanding Officer, USS Challenger, STARFLEET Region 7 The 7th Fleet had been waiting for about two during the Korean confl ict. It was retired again was better than I expected. The decks were a bit workings of the ship from its top deck to the years for the opportunity to tour a new historic but put back into service during Vietnam and cramped for the crew. This was a very powerful radio room, petty officers’ mess, starboard treasure which is now docked in Camden NJ. later was reactivated for service in Beirut. ship in its time.” side, admiral’s quarters, captain’s cabin and After a long debate as to where the USS New its multiple weapon centers. Jersey battleship would call home, last year Awaiting the two-hour tour, members of the Matt wasn’t kidding, the vessel featured two it was decided that her birthplace would also USS Asimov, USS Avenger, USS Adamant, forward 16-inch gun turrets which was the Bruce Adams, a member of the USS Avenger, serve as the location for its new mission, as a USS Ascension, USS Challenger, USS Justice, centerpiece for many photographs. had a special interest in the tour having served historic museum which would trace its long USS Highlander, USS Northstar, USS Sovereign in the United States Navy. USS Asimov CO and proud history as an United States Naval and USS Thagard visited the gift store, which New Avenger Executive Offi cer Judy Waidlich Fleet Captain Martin Lessem served in the vessel. featured everything from rain slickers with the was caught sleeping on the job during the Swedish Navy and also had a deep respect for Battleship New Jersey monogram to bumper tour. She was among those who tried out one the history of the famous ship. On Saturday April 27 a large number of stickers to anchor pins. Yes, it was just like a of the bunk beds during the tour. Challenger’s Starfl eet members from 10 chapters of Region convention with members buying things that Counselor Emily Vosseller did likewise and it Following the tour most of those assembled 7 visited the fl oating museum. The battleship we probably didn’t need and couldn’t afford has been claimed that a certain Vice Admiral walked to a nearby snack area. The trek from went into service during World War II and but wanted anyway. from the same ship examined a cot for how the battleship resembled a short parade. The later served the Navy during the Korean War, comfy it was. food may have been fair but the conversation Vietnam, and Beirut. Several ships had planned to make the trip during and the catching up that the R7 members did the year and during the month of November three Considering that sleep over parties are now was as much fun as the tour itself. The vessel is the nation’s most decorated of those ships (Challenger, Ascension, Avenger) part of what the Battleship offers (and plans are battleship and was once visited by President compared notes and made a plan to see it together already afoot to return to the vessel for such an As the various members of the 7th Fleet Ronald Reagan. It is now permanently berthed as one large sector 1 wide invasion. overnight trip) checking out the bedding wasn’t departed, more than one was known to look as a memorial and museum on the new Camden such a bad idea. back at the ship’s superstructure for one fi nal Waterfront. It is one of the largest battleships Avenger Chief Engineer Matt Rielly set the date glimpse at the Delaware River, New Jersey ever built. “Big J” had been decommissioned and was “quite impressed” by the end of the “I can’t wait for the sleep over” Judy remarked. State Aquarium and Benjamin Franklin Bridge, after World War II, and put back into service tour. “It is not quite what I expected. The tour Several tour guides explained the various which surrounded the historic ship. PAGE 48 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 111 – JUNE/JULY 2002