FLEETFLEET CHANNELSCHANNELS JANUARY - FEBRUARY ‘07 VOLUME 16, NO. 1 INAUGURAL ELECTRONIC EDITION
INSIDE RC REPORT STAFF REPORTS VESSEL REPORTS FLEET & REGIONAL NEWS TREK NEWS NASA NEWS MEMBERS GETTING READY FOR RETREAT 2007 UPCOMING EVENTS THE NEWSLETTER FOR REGION THREE CONTACT LIST / DISCLAIMER REGIONAL COORDIANTOR DISCLAIMER
ADM Brad Pense ...... [email protected] Fleet Channels is the official electronic bi-monthly publication of Region Three. VICE-REGIONAL COORDINATORS This newsletter is written solely for the entertainment of the Regional staff, the VRC (North): COMM Robyn Winans ...... [email protected] members of Regional Three and as- VRC (South/Senior): ADM Michelle Fanelli ...... [email protected] sorted friends. This publication is not in- VRC (West): VADM Sam Black ...... [email protected] tended to infringe on the copyrights or trademarks of Star TrekTM, as held by REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Paramount Pictures Corporation. Fleet Channels is copyrighted as an original Chief of Staff: RADM Raymond Ford ...... [email protected] production. Permission is hereby granted Operations: RADM Stephanie Izard ...... [email protected] to anyone who wishes to reproduce the Communications: VADM Mark A. Vinson ...... [email protected] original material herein, provided that the Shakedown Operations: RADM Dave Walker .... [email protected] source of the material is included. All Computer Operations: LGN Aaron Murphy ...... [email protected] other copyrighted material, trademarks, Senior Enlisted Advisor: CMCPO Randi Spears . [email protected] and/or service marks cited herein are reg- istered to their respective owners. REGIONAL SUPPORT STAFF Certain uncredited material may be writ- Deputy Chief of Staff: COMM Jeff Webb ...... [email protected] ten by the editor. The opinions presented Awards Coordinator: COMM Billie Clifton ...... [email protected] in this newsletter are not necessarily Counselor: COMM Kat Sweeney-Richards ...... [email protected] those of Region Three or STARFLEET: Financial Officer: RADM Heather Ford ...... [email protected] The International Star Trek Fan Associa- Judge Adv. General: FCPT Emilio Martinez ...... [email protected] tion. Quartermaster: CMDR Reed Bates ...... [email protected] Special Forces Officer: COL Jeff Schnoor ...... [email protected] Address corrections, Letters to the Edi- Special Projects Officer: RADM Heather Ford .... [email protected] tor, articles and/or artwork are strongly Youth Services Director: COMM Robert Ybarra .. [email protected] encouraged and should be sent to Fleet Channels, P.O. Box 1756, Coppell, TX. REGIONAL DEPARTMENT CHIEFS 75019. Unsolicited submissions will not be returned unless accompanied by a Operations: FCPT Alex Trevino ...... [email protected] S.A.S.E. Deadline for submissions is Engineering: VADM Bill A. "Mac" Schwab ...... [email protected] the first of each month prior to the next Communications: FCPT Evan Richards ...... [email protected] issue. Security: BGN Bryon Flynt ...... [email protected] Science: FCPT Bill Downs ...... [email protected] Submissions are respectfully requested Medical: CMDR Terrie Thomas ...... [email protected] in the form of an ASCII Text file or Works for Windows v4.0 that can be sent via REGIONAL E-MAIL ADDRESSES the INTERNET to [email protected]. If you Monthly Status Reports ...... [email protected] cannot upload a file then send it to me at Shakedown Status Reports ...... [email protected] the above address on a returnable 3.5" Promotions Requests ...... [email protected] floppy disk compatible with IBM or carfully Fleet Channels ...... [email protected] typed on white paper with at least one and one-half spaces between the lines REGIONAL MAILING LISTS in a san-serif font (i.e.: Arial). If you can- not type then carefully hand print -- There are currently two mailing lists: [email protected], the general information incursive will not be accepted under any list for Region Three and [email protected], for all prospective and current ves- circumstances! Reports and/or submis- sels taking part in STARFLEET's Shakedown Operations. To subscribe, send e- sions need to be 500 words or less. mail to [email protected] with "subscribe
2 FLEET CHANNELS RC & SVRC REPORTS SOUTHERN TThroughhrough tthehe EyesEyes SPACEDOCK Senior Vice-Regional Coordinator Vice-Regional Coordinator, South by: ADM Michelle Fanelli ofof aa RedneckRedneck [email protected] by: ADM Brad Pense, Regional Coordinator Howdy, Howdy, Regional [email protected] Retreat 07 was a Howdy, call (800) 333-3333 or (214) 351-4477 to lot of fun, with make room reservations for $75/night some work thrown The Regional Executive Committee met (plus tax), for Singles and Doubles (1-4 in. Ok, would it be on January 20th, 2007 for the 9th Annual people per room) and $99/night for a a retreat without Regional Retreat in Dallas, Texas at the Suite. Be sure to mention Region Three that mix? I want to Radisson Hotel and Suites Dallas. The Summit Code of Reg3 to guarantee the thank everyone retreat provided the REC with a working Summit room rate. who showed up, plus everyone from the weekend for planning the year’s events Trinity River who helped support the and for addressing any matters or issues Then the Biennial Region Three trip to weekend. Big thanks to Robyn and Ed that may have been presented to them. the Space Center in Houston, Texas is for hanging around while we got Old With input from the 17 Region Three set to take place in September. Until Patton looked at. What can I say; he does chapters represented, the REC was able more information is announced, keep a not like cold weather. I really liked the side to accomplish this and a lot more. Some watchful eye on our web site for updates. trips, so I am sure Summit 07 will be a of the events for 2007 include Or, you can e-mail ADM wonderful happening in June. Getting my the biennial trip to Michelle Fanelli book list ready for the return to Half Priced Scarborough ([email protected]) Books. Faire Trip, the bi- with questions or ennial trip to for more details. I am very exciting about the regional cal- Space Center And last but not endar. We have such offerings as Houston the Re- least, the annual Scarborough, Space Center Houston gion Three Sum- Region Three (shameless plug), Game Day and maybe mit and the an- Game Day the return of Pool and Darts in Killeen. nual R3 Game scheduled for Keep your fingers crossed, I have missed Day. A more de- November 9th - 11th those Moose Steaks. So as you are fill- tailed list of upcoming in Round Rock, Texas. ing out your travel plans, keep Region Region Three events will be Events being held during the Three in mind. included in upcoming issues of Fleet weekend will include open gaming, Pool Channels. and Darts, the Third Brigade Fall Muster Congratulations to the new command and much more. For more information team for the Joan of Arc Robin Van The first event planned for 2007 will be a you can go to www.ussarkangel.com or Cleave and Tahnya Abbott. I wish you two family outing to Scarborough Faire on contact COMM Jeff Webb much success in your new posts. Saturday, April 7th which is during the ([email protected] ) for more details. Family Adventure Weekend where three The holidays and the winter were very (3) children age 12 and under are admit- In closing, while this will be my last year good for the south. All had their annual ted free with each paid adult. For more to serve as your Regional Coordinator I parties, celebrating friends and family. information on Scarborough Faire you will not forget all of the friends that I have Many of our projects to help the less for- can go to www.scarboroughrenfest.com made over my last 12 years in office. tunate received support. As we gear up or call 888-5-FESTIVAL (533-7848) toll for what 2007 will bring, I think we all are free. In service to the Fleet, hoping for some warmer weather.
Next is the Region Three’s Summit ’06 Thanks to the folks who congratulated on June 8th - 10th at the Radisson Hotel The Catt on surviving the path to Doctor. and Suites Dallas located at 2330 W ADM Brad Pense, Our cruise was once in a lifetime for the Northwest Highway in Dallas. You can Commander, Third Fleet continued on page 6 FLEET CHANNELS 3 VRC REPORTS Northern Go West Chiefly Yours... LIGHTS Young Man! Chief-of-Staff Report by: RADM Raymond Ford Vice-Regional Coordinator, North Vice-Regional Coordinator, West [email protected] by: COMM Robyn Winans by: VADM Sam Black [email protected] [email protected] Random Com- ments About Re- Here in the North The frontier offices treat we’ve survived the are gearing up for a ARCTIC BLAST as fun and busy year I always manage the breaking News ahead. to have a good calls it! time at Retreat. Things kicked off Although, over I promise it will be with the annual re- the years, I seem much warmer for treat weekend. De- to be more fo- Summit….. cisions made in- cused on being productive at Retreat than clude putting to rest having fun; which is a pity, since I rarely The Retreat 2007 in Dallas went well and everything to do with IC ‘05 and a forth- have the chance to see everyone other- our calendar looks pretty full for the year. coming donation to the STARFLEET wise. We hope to see any of your for Scholarship fund from Summit ‘04 and Scarborough Fair in April. NYE ‘05 and to the USS Lone Star from A note for future reference -- make sure NYE ‘05. Alongside these financial is- that someone gives the Regional Coor- Summit will be held June 8th thru the 10th sues, we also established the year’s dinator a wake up call if the RC is not in the Dallas area at the Radisson on NW events; including splitting back apart the staying at the hotel. HWY and 35 E. The rates are good for Pool and Darts tourney from Game Day. three days before and three days after Look for more info on that and the rest Another note for future reference - do not so you can come early or stay late and of the regional events as details firm up go to the IHOP nearest the hotel. The enjoy the many fine family attractions in and announcements are made. VRC-South will back me up on that one. the DFW area. Things are already hopping out west. To clarify a couple of points of order for For Summit Right off the bat, you’ll soon be reading those who are unaware. The REC meet- about all the recognition coming from the ing is for members of the Region Three Radisson Hotel and Suites Dallas joint Gunslinger/Lone Star Anniversary Executive Committee and certain mem- 2330 W. Northwest Hwy. Celebration at the end of February in bers of the Region Three Staff. The RC Dallas, TX. 75220 Lubbock. This is to be quickly followed gives the REC its marching orders dur- Reservations: (800) 333-3333 USA by area-wide recognition of STARFLEET ing this meeting. The REC meeting is a Telephone: (214) 351-4477 and the USS Lone Star at the Lubbock closed meeting. The CCO meeting is Fax: (214) 351-4499 Cotton Kings hockey game, the areas where the Congress of Commanding www.dallasradisson.com only professional sports team. Stay Officers conduct their business, includ- Resevation code is REG3 tuned for more news and events from ing setting the Region Three calendar for way out west! the year. The COs attending are free to Keep your feet on the ground as you invite anyone they wish to the CCO meet- reach for those stars! Last time, I began talking about poten- ing, effectively making it an open meet- tial and why STARFLEET hasn’t ing. achieved its full possibilities. One theory I have is related to simple respect. Re- The REC meeting was productive, once Commodore Robyn spect for the documents by which we it got going. Anyone planning future Re- VRC-North Region 3 agree to operate. Respect for the rules. treats may wish to insure that the room CO, USS Trinity River, Dallas TX. Respect for each other. Respect for the set aside for the REC meeting has plenty truth. There are those who couldn’t care of wall outlets. And well padded floors for less about anything except for their own the people who will trip over everyone’s reputation, agendas, and personal dis- power cords (myself included). tastes. Others simply love to see con- troversy, stirring the pot at every oppor- The CCO meeting was also productive, continued on pages 6-7 continued on page 7 4 FLEET CHANNELS STAFF REPORTS Fifely Yours... ACROSS THE Ops Central Deputy Chief-of-Staff Report SUBSPACE NET Regional Communications Report Regional Operations Report by: COMM Jeffrey Webb by: RADM Stephanie Izard [email protected] by: VADM Mark A. Vinson [email protected] [email protected]
Summits and Hello Region Three! Greetings and Wel- BattleMechs, oh my! Hope everyone had a come to the Inaugu- Happy Holiday Sea- ral Electronic Edition This is your friendly son. For the most part of Fleet Channels! neighborhood mine was with just one DCoS, coming to exception; I had to fi- I hope that you en- you with news of nally retire my desktop joy the new look I what’s going on in computer. Yes, that have given Fleet my corner of Region monstrosity that I’ve Channels. It is a Three. The big hauled to the last several Summits has work in progress and as I get used to the project right now is the Summit Manual, been put out to pasture. Actually it’s go- freedom that an electronic publication which will provide pointers and advice for ing to become a boat anchor in the near affords us, more changes will surely fol- chapters who want to try their hand at future. Then while I was getting every- low. I look forward to any suggestions running a Summit. Planning and execut- thing I could off the old machine to get and input. If you want to see something ing a Summit is a big job, so big that when the new laptop up and going, my ISP de- special in future issues get with me and my chapter undertook the task for Sum- cides to change some of their protocols. let’s see what we can do. mit 2006 we appointed TWO chairper- So I’ve had a rough time getting back sons, neither of which was CO of the ves- online. But I’m up and going now -- so Here is a small list of what has changed sel. There’s THAT much to do. look out -- some of you will be getting from last year to now: those annoying Summit emails very A.) The newsletter is now Magazine size Prospective Summit chair (or team) shortly. needs to undertake a massive amount (up from the digest size we have used since 1992) of tasks. Everyone knows about secur- Retreat was a great weekend. We got a B.) A larger newsletter also means a ing a hotel and banquet, but there’s so lot accomplished and it didn’t take all day larger type for the text. As most of us much more that goes into those two ba- to do it. The 2007 Region Three Calen- grow older each year you will appreciate sic needs. How many room-nights does dar was set. There will be an outing to it. Also, more space means an increased the Hotel want Region Three to guaran- Scarborourgh Renaissance Festival in word count for all articles from 350 to 500 tee them to make the deal? Can you April, Summit ’07 in June, Johnson Space or so. expect to fulfill that amount of rooms? Center in September, and Game Day in C.) We are now COLOR! How much have previous Banquets November. Also, the possibility of Pool & E.) As it once was, it is again, Fleet Chan- spent, and what are you going to charge? Darts, back at the Moose Lodge, in nels is available to all! How much meeting room will the Sum- Killeen in July. mit need? F.) With the elimination of mailing and printing costs for Fleet Channels and With regional business out of the way and moving the Regional website to a more Answers to a lot of these questions will a large part of the afternoon left on Sat- affordable server there is NO MORE be discussed in the Summit manual, urday, many of us ventured out to find Regional Assistance Program!! which should be ready in rough draft form that Half Price books that Robyn has told by Summit this year. Hey, speaking of us so much about. I must say that she I want to add more flavor to the newslet- Summit this year: we didn’t have ANY was right, it is the mother ship of Half ter and to that end I need Caricature art- bids for Summit 2008. Come on, Region Price Books. I’m already planning a trip ists/cartoonists for an idea I have had. If Three! Summit should be an honor be- back during Summit weekend. stowed upon the chapter who came up anyone has a member or members that can draw and want to help with my idea, with the best bid, not something that’s That’s all for now. Be planning for Sum- please have them get with me. handed to the only chapter energetic mit the second weekend in June. Online enough to put any sort of bid at all to- registration should be on the R3 web site I also need good head shots from all the gether or worse yet-handed over to the very soon. Regional Staff to plan and execute. At R3EC, Division Chiefs and Support Staff least a chapter has the advantage of hav- for your reports and I need color logos RADM Stephanie Izard, continued on page 7 continued on page 7 Regional Operations Officer FLEET CHANNELS 5 STAFF REPORTS Out in the VRC-S -- continued from page 3 Special Projects family and for those at retreat, you heard Regional Special Projects Report Neutral Zone the tales. Back to reality, though I can by: RADM Heather Ford Regional Quartermaster Report daydream about those beaches. [email protected] by: CMDR Reed L. Bates Now with Retreat’s conclusion, we can look forward to the changes we have Hi all! Once Not much happen- going on in the region. Great new website. again, I have the ing with this Love the colors Aaron. And I cannot wait pleasure of bring- office…yet. I’ve to see what Mark does with the new im- ing to you another been so busy since proved Fleet Channels. No matter what potential way to last Summit when is happening in the Fleet or in our real contribute to the I took the position. lives, we as a region always come to- community. I’m I spoke to Brad a gether to grow, to change, to improve, and really finding this bit at Retreat and to contribute. I have always felt as a team, fun. It’s refreshing have some con- we were the best because of those spe- to look out there and see so many wor- tacts that I need to make. I also have a cial qualities. One of the reasons I enjoy thy causes, and how some folks have few volunteers who are willing to help me whatever a new year brings to Region found ways to support them. and may mind meld with me to give me Three. some knowledge, but I will have to look So, this issue, I present to you “Box Tops forward to that in the future. It’s not just Next regional event is April’s for Education.” Those of you who are me that’s busy. Everyone is. Scarborough. Looking at their website, parents of school-age children probably they will have a lot to do and see. I hope are already familiar with the program. If I still have your many of us will be able to do time travel you look on the packages in your pantry, suggestions that with Region Three. you may find the small icons in pink, were made during white, and yellow that looks a lot like Betty Summit in Austin And may the good news be yours. Crocker Points. They don’t appear ev- for renewing erywhere, for example, you won’t find items, and we are them on Kellogg products (it’s sponsored definitely out of Admiral Michelle Fanelli, by General Mills). But a quick glance in some our more popular commodities. I Vice-Regional Coordinator, South my pantry shows them on boxes of Ziploc will endeavor to reorder the most wanted bags, Old El Paso Taco Shell boxes, and items, revisit the ones we have, and think VRC-W -- continued from page 4 General Mills cereals, for starters. These about some new ones. I do plan to have icons can be cut out and donated to the a web page up for my fellow region three- tunity. Those people are nothing but a school of your choice to help them raise ers to visit, take a look at what’s avail- cancer on this organization, driving good funds for a variety of purposes. Last year, able, and maybe even purchase. I’ll have honest hard-working people away from Grace’s school added on a new gym, so to work out all the details, especially about stepping up and putting themselves for- they used the money from “Box Tops for postage and handling, but I think at least ward for various opportunities. Their First Education” to purchase a rock-climbing we can drum up Duty isn’t to the truth. Their First Duty wall for it. This year, the donated funds some business isn’t to the organization. Their First Duty are being used to repair and update play- and pre-sell items seems to be to causing damage and then ground equipment. that I can then attempting damage control so they can bring to Summit look like the heroes. Unfortunately, the This takes less time and commitment in the Big D. damage was already done and the war than the OCP, for those chapters con- of attrition continues. Members get tired cerned about maintaining an ongoing I did sell one cof- and don’t renew. Chapters decommis- supply. It’s also something that individual fee mug at Re- sion. Regions shrink. STARFLEET members can do as the mood strikes treat. Thank you. The coffee mugs are dwindles. Now, don’t get me wrong. I them - no waiting on the Sunday paper actually very nice quality and seem sturdy. don’ think STARFLEET’s going to shrivel for coupons. To find out if a school in They are also good size to hold lots of up and blow away in the dust tomorrow; your area is collecting ask a parent, or coffee or your other hot beverages. however, if something isn’t done at the call the school. Go to grassroots level and quickly, it might as www.boxtops4education.comto find out For those with staff positions that need a well. An organization with such potential more about the program. shirt, please e-mail me with your size. I’ll to have its face out there on the national continued on page 7 get them ordered in time for Summit. I’d and international scale, becoming noth- 6 FLEET CHANNELS STAFF REPORTS ing more than a fond memory in a few DCoS -- continued from page 5 SpecProj -- continued from page 6 folk’s memories. Is there anyone out ing most of their talent in one city. We, Big soup eater? Like those Goldfish there who cares about doing the right the staff, are scattered all over Texas. crackers? Campbell’s has a similar pro- thing? Is there anyone out there who Let’s see some bids — Some good ones. gram called “Labels For Education.” cares what the rules are? I think there Check out www.labelsforeducation.com. are still a few of us here who do care At Retreat, we found a new source of Now if I can just figure out how to safely about these things; who care about work- Bragging Rights. In Plano, there’s a get that label off the Pace.... ing towards making STARFLEET the game store called GameWyze. Located crown jewel in Star Trek fandom. I know within that store are eight BattleTech Until next time! I am one of these people. Are you? simulator pods, think a flight simulator, but for tanks with legs. We organized an Rear Admiral Heather Ford all-nighter, and were joined by members R3 Special Projects of the Trinity River. We had a GREAT time playing Battletech and Red Planet Quartermaster -- continued from VADM Sam Black, VRC-West (a racing game) on these sim pods. We page 6 ran a mini-tournament, with Major Gen- really appreci- eral Aaron Murphy and Private James ate it. CoS -- continued from page 4 Post taking honors as the best two-pilot but tended to wander in spots. The RC team. That is... until we get to play Well…From and COs may wish to consider another again... shirts to key way to put together and publish an chains and agenda before Retreat. It might help with So here we are, planning another all- cups to organization. Last minute ideas could al- nighter to take place Saturday night dur- Frisbees, I ways be added during the meeting. ing Summit. Don’t worry, it starts late have lots to enough in the evening that you’ll be able sell. Stop by Please note that there are a few unfortu- to partake of banquet and other festivi- and see me nate souls who must attend both the REC ties, but bring a little cash for Jolt cola, some time. and CCO meetings. I am one of them. If cuz we’ll be playing L A T E. Some of us I seemed out of sorts that morning, it was will no doubt crash in the pilot’s lounge CMDR Reed L. Bates, because of the dread in my heart at the for a catnap here and there. But we will Regional Quartermaster prospect of having to sit through hours of play, and it’ll rock. Come join us. meetings that day. Please try to be un- derstanding. See you all at Summit!
Lunch was nice, but I understand that it COMM Jeffrey A. Webb, Region T hree's conflicted with other things planned for R3 Deputy Chief of Staff Retreat. It is important to remember the Family Weekend different attitudes that different people April 7, 2007 at have regarding a schedule. For some, it Comm -- continued from page 5 is “locked in” and cannot be changed with- from all the chapters. Scarborough Faire out formal notification. Others take a Join us as we journey to the past for a more casual view. Both are right and both I am also in need “Fresh Blood” as it were day of Merriment and Fellowship in are wrong. for content. As I announced last year, Jolly Old England! April 7th is the the Region Three Press Corps is open to opening day of the annual Renais- On a final note, I wish that I could have all and I am hoping for new and varied sance festival and our Bi-Annual trip spent more time with everyone at Retreat, insights will be brought to the newsletter. to this wonderful RenFest. Only 30 but I had obligations elsewhere. Hope- Please encourage your members and minutes south of Dallas/Fort Worth fully, I will make up for it at Summit. friends to download this issue and help near Waxahachie, Texas contribute to future ones. During this Family Adventure Week- Til Next Time, LLAP end at the Faire, three children, age Rear Admiral Raymond Ford 12 and under, are admitted free with Chief of Staff, Region Three each paid adult admission.
VADM Mark A. Vinson, Tickets are $19.99 per day per adult R3 Communications Officer FLEET CHANNELS 7 VESSEL REPORTS Coupon clipping continues in 2007. We by the Victory Away Team. We had a new hope to have another great year for OCP. CO; A new Standard Bearer; & a new ambassador all for ’07. We are also looking at future interactive fictions as well as putting together another The final act at the party was to declare regional trip to Space Center Houston. Holiday Shore Leave for all to enjoy time with their families both instate and out. Until Next Time, USS Aurora Vulcanus, NCC-1888 MCPT Jared K. Fielder The crew was recalled from Shore Leave Fleetwide Correspondence Vessel on Jan.4 to prepare for our 14th Anniver- CO -- ADM Michelle Fanelli sary Party on Jan. 6th. What made this [email protected] party even more special was that it was XO -- CAPT Catt Fanelli held on St. Joan's actual birthday. This Commissioning Date: July 4, 1983 was also at another local restaurant in Motto: "Creatively Sailing in Corpus Christi. Most of the crew enjoys Exploration of the Imagination" Chinese so it was decided to have the party at the MaoTai Restaurant. This is Chapter members enjoyed a wonderful the most formal of ALL the parties/events holiday season. Some traveled far and the Joan holds all year, so if you had a wide, Europe or Disneyland, while oth- USS Joan of Arc, NCC-73289 dress uniform Now was the time to wear ers stayed closer to home. All took a much Sector 6 -- Corpus Christi, TX. it. need break to gear up for the adventures CO -- FCPTRobin Van Cleave and the activities of the coming year. [email protected] Dinner was served, and then it was time XO -- LCDR Tahnya Abbott to get down to the business at hand. As The Madam’s Log, our command news- Commissioning Date: January 6, 1994 retiring CO, I made a short speech men- letter, was published mapping out plans Motto: "Legends Endure" tioning the year in review. After that I for the next few months in terms of up- handed out promotions, awards, and in- Each Ship has certain traditions for cel- dates and deadlines for writers. Also troduced to person who was to be our ebrating the end of a Year & welcoming shared what was happening in the Fleet Ambassador for the coming year. He was the new year. The USS Joan of Arc both and Region. presented his Ambassadorial Certificate. ends and begins the year with a BANG! Lastly, I officiated the Standard Bearer The annual Christmas Party definitely Chapter did celebrate the graduation of Exchange before Rear Admiral Jim Van qualifies here. It was held on Dec.16th our XO The Catt from Chiropractic Col- Cleave began the Change of Command at a local restaurant much to the amaze- lege. Maybe there is a crew discount for Ceremony. I relinquished command to ment of the other patrons. We welcomed treatment. FCPT Robin Van Cleave. Another of our a small away team from the USS Victory valiant crew set another record for the to share the holiday fellowship with us. The group is welcoming a new member shortest time as Standard Bearer: She The club wore their duty uniforms reserv- Steve Burchett to the chapter. He looks became the XO passing the Standard ing the dress ones for the Anniversary like he has some interesting ideas for sto- Bearer duties to the Alternate Bearer. Party. After Dinner, the festivities began. ries and characters. LCDR Tahnya Abbott held the position of A new portion of the party was started S.B. for a total of 10-15 minutes before here: One crew member sang some fa- The Fanelli Family cruised the Caribbean. being installed as XO. At the conclusion miliar carols that had been ‘slightly’ They report what and what not to do. Just of the party everyone congratulated both tweaked. The song I remember most was say no to the Mexican Ferry. They had a Robin & myself before dispersing to our “Doctor the Hologram” to the tune of wonderful time exploring and stargazing. many homes. They plan to put some photos up on our “Frosty the Snowman”. yahoo club. Beginning with the Feb. meetings, the The poem followed with the main event: Joan will start a new command and prom- the White Elephant/Ferengi Gift Ex- Shell and The Catt also attended Retreat ises to have many new things on the ho- change happening after that. Some of the in Dallas and gave it thumbs up. High rizon. marks to the Half Price Books and gifts this year showed a lot of thought especially in their packaging. These were Mercado Juarez restaurant. A side trip FCPT Kris Dobie, the ones that were traded multiple times was made to the Frontier of Flight mu- RVA, USS Joan of Arc seum. They did have a return problem, until the game finished. but a visit by Triple AA resolved it. They are looking forward to Summit up there When all the normal festivities ended, the in June. results of the three polls were announced 8 FLEET CHANNELS VESSEL REPORTS
Space Station Maverick, SFR301 Sector 8 -- Idalou, TX. USS Regulator, NCC-73337 USS Tejas, NCC-9756 CO -- FCPT Margi O'Neill Sector 1 -- Fort Worth, TX. Sector 7 -- Vernon/Wichita Falls, TX. [email protected] CO -- BDR Mark West CO -- CAPT Brent Chapman XO -- CAPT Doug Hogan [email protected] [email protected] Commissioning Date: July 2, 2005 XO -- MCPT Kyle Schugart XO -- COMM Chrylon Stroud Motto: "Honor, Courage, Committment" Commissioning Date: October 1, 1992 Commissioning Date: May 16, 1998 Motto: “Defending the Final Frontier” Motto: "Embracing Friendship Through Greetings from Lubbock! Well, so far we’ve survived the blizzard Flights of Fancy" The members of the S.S. Maverick would of 2007, cancelled our away mission be- Things are looking good, for the Tejas like to take a moment to reflect on what cause of too much rain -- I can’t believe I crew, this new year. The crew had their is important to us. We formed the West said that — and the CO and XO have elections in Jan. 2007 and voted to keep Texas Star Trek Fan Club a couple of returned from Retreat. It’s starting to look the current set of officers, so I am CO for years ago to have a chance for fun- like an interesting year so far. We have another term. Actually there is not a whole minded people to get together and enjoy postponed our away mission to later in lot going on up here in this section of each other’s talents and have fun activi- the year - we were going to see the Texas space, but true to our ship we are keep- ties in a laid-back atmosphere. We’ve Civil War Museum on the west side of ing an ear out for distress calls and here succeeded! We’ve made road trips, at- Fort Worth. I’m told it’s got a lot of cloth- is why: the U.S.S.Tejas, NCC-9756 is a tended educational and social functions, ing, weapons, furniture, etc from the 1860 special ship manned by a special crew. done community service activities, time period. There is also a video that While all Starships are called on to assist cheered at sporting events, shared lots talks about Texas role during the Civil any vessel in trouble, the TEJAS, when of potlucks, and celebrated the many War. called upon, the vessel actually goes to interests of our members. We’ve at- a planet that is being attacked. Their mis- tended multiple Starfleet Region Three We are working on having activities on sion is to rescue as many colonists as functions and a Starfleet International the odd months and regular meetings on they can even while they are under fire. Convention. Some of our members have the even months. Our cadet corps has Therefore, the ship has been fitted with made the “pilgrimage” to the Las Vegas grown over the last few months; we now multiple transporters, computer capabili- Hilton for Star Trek: the Experience, and have about eight junior members in the ties, shield emitters and extra crew quar- enjoyed several different conventions. crew. We are really excited to have them ters capacity in order to be able to ac- Maverick members have met lots of stars and they have some interesting ideas of commodate the colonists this statement and made lots of friends in the short time away missions. is also on our site http:// we’ve been a station. It continues to be www.thesite2.bravehost.com/ quite a journey. We have also scheduled our Quark’s Casino and Auction for the first weekend Well, the trans- With this, the inaugural electronic version of October this year. I will keep you in- mission will ter- of Fleet Channels, we see a change in formed as to if it will still be in the same minated Now not only our Region, but also a change in location and the times. We have been (Have Fun) our Star Trek fan community. We just doing this now as the USS Regulator for got bigger and more available to a lot of four years and each year we amaze our- CAPT Brent people. The online version of F.C. will be selves at how well we do. We will strive Chapman, timely, easy to enjoy at home or at work to do even better this year. CO (oops, here comes the boss), easier to USS Tejas put together, full of color graphics, and Guess that covers everything for now. best of all, free. Here’s to the advance- ment of technology - warp speed! FCPT Liz Goulet, Communications Officer, Doug Hogan USS Regulator XO, Space Station Maverick FLEET CHANNELS 9 FLEET AND REGIONAL NEWS FLEET FACTS Region 3 Retreat by: BDR Mark West, CO -- USS Regulator, NCC 73337
lost after we ar- rived. Kyle wanted to go see his son play Lloyd Bates Hams It Up For The hockey in Frisco Camera between lunch and the late after- noon meetings, R3EC Meeting Before Retreat and I wanted to get rid of the Re- Of all the times I needed to talk with the gion Craps Table Weather Modification Network Control- I have had since lers, it was Retreat Weekend. After two Cookies! Get Your Summit last year. years of basically skipping winter and Cookies Here... I managed to ful- having a prolonged summer, winter re- fill my objectives, but thanks to some turned to North Texas in time for Retreat, faulty directions and no familiarity with and the Fort Worth Stock Show and Ro- Dallas roadways, we managed to miss deo. Gotta 2/3rds of his son’s game. They did win, Ed Dravecky and Robyn Winans love Stock but I only managed to see about 5 min- waiting to go to dinner Show utes of the final period. Next time, the Weather We saw our first real snow fall in years the week be- forehand, and it kept up a cold Whaddaya Mean rain all day there's no DP? Saturday of Retreat. My The R3 Trek Nerds Invade Exec and I drove the treacherous roads exec drives himself to the game. After Texas Land & Cattle (the norm anytime of year, but always just that, we went to the Mecca of Half Price that much more fun in bad weather) be- Books, and I need a week’s vacation to tween Fort Worth and Dallas and only got thoroughly go thru it. That, and to win the lottery to pay for everything….
It was great seeing lots of people that I missed since Summit at retreat, and I hope to see all of you again soon.
Michelle, I will try to save some Thin Mints Steve, TJ & Sharon of the Victory for you for Summit! 10 FLEET CHANNELS FLEET AND REGIONAL NEWS MARINES & MECHS -- Love at First Sight by COMM Jeff Webb
After all the dream of building a full-size cockpit in work-enabled games. There were drinks meetings, which to play. Virtual World was born. available, nearly all being of the energy the plan- The System 1 and 2 pods were built of drink, soda, or Jolt-cola variety. A pilot’s ning, the wood, and contained computers running lounge was in the back, with a sofa and a lunch a con- a very MechWarrior-like Battletech simu- couple of chairs, with monitors that tingent of lation. Immersion was total, once but- showed the engagements taking place in personnel toned up inside one of the cockpits; it was the virtual worlds generated by the Pod. entered the easy to forget it wasn’t for real. The Tesla Ah, the pods. Back in the corner were city of Plano (3.0) pods were even better, with a 3-D the pods. Tesla-II, the last pods produced in search of projector system that made the cockpit before Virtual World Entertainment GameWyze view even better, and more complex ve- ceased production of the beasts. Each -- what it hicular management- adding to the im- off-white upright disk had a sliding cock- would look like, what it would contain we mersion. These pods are what we hoped pit door allowing a pilot to mount his or had no idea save one item. The pods. to find upon our arrival. her vehicle. Atop each pod was an elec- We knew they had the pods. And that tronic marquee that was why we were there. displayed the call sign of the pilot embarked. In 1985 FASA Corporation re- Each pod had nose leased a game called art, and a name. This BattleDroids, in which warriors was our mission. in a neo-feudal future piloted twelve-meter tall robots adorned We had arrived early, with weapons and armor in a bid so the team invaded to restore the heads of their re- the little Italian buffet spective nations to the empty place down the strip seat of the First Lord of the Star center from League. One legal note from GameWyze. We ate Lucasfilm later over the propery our fill of truly tasty of the word “droid”, and pastas, pizza and sal- Battletech was born. “A ads. Carb’d up and Game of Armored Com- ready to go, we re- bat” that consisted of turned to both a tactical board GameWyze. It was game, and an intriguing time to drive a world that was part BattleMech. We met Dune, part Napoleon, Clockwise from Left: SSGT Dixie our hosts, who went seasoned with Samurai Hill, CPL Jessica Hench, SGM by their call signs, MechWarriors, Knights, Jeff Webb and MCPO Randi with the exception of Nobles and high ro- Spears in front of their pods. Tiffany, who manned mance. It was a lot more the store itself. "Dax", than just a game. GameWyze was everything the hardcore "Apophis" and "Thor" were to be our in- gamers of the USS Ark Angel could have structors and technicians. It was time for Technology rolls on, and in 1989 wanted under one roof. First of all, they each of us to choose a callsign of our Activision teamed up with FASA to pro- carried tabletop wargames and Role- own. Some, like Major General Aaron duce MechWarrior, a PC game that al- Playing games. In addition, they had a “Raven” Murphy and Master Chief Randi lowed for the first time someone to simu- full LAN center. For those who aren’t fa- “Sorsha” Spears have callsigns they use late the MechPilot experience from the miliar with LAN centers, LAN stands for already. Some used call signs that played cockpit, not the third-person perspective Local Area Network, consisting of top-of- on their names, like myself -- “Spider- of the board game or the freeware Amiga the-line PC computers loaded with Man”. Get it? Some chose call signs version of Battletech. With the advent of games. This is done so players can com- the MechWarrior simulator came the pete as individuals and as teams on net- continued on page 12 FLEET CHANNELS 11 FLEET AND REGIONAL NEWS Marines -- continued from page 11 to the left while throwing the joystick to Room Rates are $75 a night includes the right. Your ‘Mech begins to turn left, breakfast Suite Rates are $99 a night in- from pop culture. while the waist twists to the right to follow cludes breakfast I am told this code Staff Sergeant your stricken opponent. You circle, wait- should also work thru the 800 number. Clint “Jester” Hill ing for your weapons to cool off and re- I’d suggest letting them know that there and Chief Warrant charge. BOOM! Your opponent hits you will be four people in your Room. There Officer Matt hard. A female voice says in your ear is no extra charge per person with our “Slider” Hill chose “Warning! Coolant Leak” Your hand rate. This will allow you to get four break- Top Gun for their leaves the throttle and reaches for the fast coupons for each day you are the inspiration. Master coolant MFD. One of its eight buttons is hotel. Your extra coupons can be shared Chief Spear’s fi- blinking urgently at you. Hitting the but- with those groups who have more then ance, Rick “To- ton, you see the coolant leak is in the legs four in their room or membrers who aren’t mato Paste” South LT Wyatt in the of the ‘Mech. Tabbing the buttong and staying at the Summit hotel. had the most en- cockpit of a pod then hitting the shutoff, you stop all of your tertaining call sign, coolant from leaking, but now the ‘Mech If you encounter any problems please E- save perhaps for Corporal Jessica slows as its locomotive systems are un- mail Robyn Winans privately. After you “Giggles” Hench. able to bleed waste heat. You fire your have made your reservation please e- autocannons again and again, and as mail her with your reservation code. This Sitting down inside a Tesla II pod, it’s hard their barrels begin to glow, you hear the will allow her to verify with the hotel that to resist the urge to buckle in. The first alarm claxon that lets you know that the no one gets lost in the system before thing that strikes you is the sheer num- ammunition for the guns is beginning to summit. Robyn can be reached at ber of controls. The second is the pow- burn. Toggle the cannon MFDs over to [email protected]. erful bass hum of the Mech engine at idle. ammunition dump mode, and drop the Surround speakers help get you into the ammo. BOOM. You’re hit again! Gotta mood. The cockpit door slides closed, FADM to be Deployed get that ammo out. Done. Back to busi- cocooning you inside your machine. In ness. Another volley of missiles into your Vice-Commander Replaced your right hand is the joystick, which con- opponent and his ‘Mech explodes. Class by: VADM Mark A. Vinson trols your aiming point, and can turn your kill. But his allies are right around the ‘Mech at the waist. In your left hand is next mountain... the throttle that controls the speed and Fleet Admiral Les Rickard, Commander, forward/backward movement of the SFI is, in real life, a Police Officer in North As you can see, this can get pretty in- ‘Mech. Under your feet are the pedals Carolina and a Naval Reservist. His duty volved, and VERY exciting. We’re plan- that direct the direction in which the ‘Mech as a Reservist will cause him to be de- ning on doing it all again, once before walks. As if all this wasn’t enough, the ployed to the Middle East in February of Summit, and late Saturday night at Sum- Multi-Function displays allow full this year. mit after banquet, etc. And there will be customization of your ‘Mechs systems. a tournament... At the Retreat event Want to route more power to your legs Les does not plan to stand down as Major General Murphy and Private James for speed? Upper center MFD. Put your FADM because he will have Internet ac- Post claimed the bragging rights. Will you missile launchers on the pinkie trigger? cess while deployed. Les also feels that and a teammate unseat them? Bottom right and left MFDs. Re-route he now has a good staff in place to keep coolant to the arms of the ‘Mech to cool the fleet running smoothly. On 01/29/07 Come join us! Or if you live in the area, off your lasers? Top right MFD. Lots to Les replaced VADM Sal Lizard as Vice- go visit GameWyze and tell them "Spi- do. Between your knees is the radar Commander, SFI because during his der-Man" and the 342nd MSG sent you! screen, with options for thermographic deployment he needs someone who is vision, magnification, and spotlight con- more accessible To that end General trol for nighttime missions. Summit 2007 Mark H. Anbinder is now VCS.
Entering a mission, you throw the throttle June 8 thru 10 Les wishes to express his continued forward to pick up some speed. Check by: COMM Robyn Winans, thanks to all those that have sent mes- the upper right MFD and select a target. Vice-Regional Coordinator West sages of well wishes and support. He Watch the radar for target location, and also hopes that all will help keep an eye a map view of the field. Watch the Heads Radisson Hotel and Suites Dallas 2330 on Heather, his wife, as she is expecting Up Display for the range countdown. W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX. 75220 their first child. She is due around early Place your aim point on an enemy ‘Mech, Reservations: (800) 333-3333 USA October and Les hopes to be home for and let fly. Score! A hit! The target zone Telephone: (214) 351-4477 the birth but that will be up to Uncle Sam. on the enemy ‘Mech darkens with dam- Fax: (214) 351-4499 age, and you cut the ‘Mech’s feet around Summit Code - Reg3 Please keep them in your prayers. 12 FLEET CHANNELS FLEET AND REGIONAL NEWS OPEN Regional Staff Positions by: ADM Brad Pense, Regional Coordinator
Listed below is a complete list of ALL Regional Staff positions and the current Region Three Staff member holding the position. The Regional Staff Positions that are being opened up to anyone interested in submitting their resume will have a status of “Open” in the Status column.
Open positions are ones that have been filled by the current staff member for longer than the term length listed in Section 02:05:02 Sub-Section C of the Region Three Handbook. While consecutive terms may be served (as long as the staff member wishes to serve the Region), it has been decided to open these positions to others who might be interested in serving the Region. In no way does this mean that the Region is looking to replace the staff member that is currently in the position. If that were the case, it would be handled in a different manner.
If you are interested in submitting a resume (Real Life and Fleet) for one of the empty or “open” positions listed below, you will need to contact the Region Three Chief of Staff at [email protected] or the Regional Coordinator at [email protected] and let them know that you are interested. If you do not have e-mail capabilities, they can also be reached by sending a letter to the Region Three mailing address of PO Box 1756, Coppell, TX 75019.
Resumes NEED to be in no later than 15 April 07 so all of the positions can be staffed by 01 May 07.
Position Staff Member Status
Regional Coordinator ADM Brad Pense N/A VRC - North COMM Robyn Winans N/A VRC - South ADM Michelle Fanelli N/A VRC - West VADM Sam Black N/A Chief of Staff RADM Raymond Ford Open Deputy Chief of Staff COMM Jeff Webb —— Chief of Operations RADM Stephanie Izard —— Chief of COMMunications VADM Mark Vinson —— Chief of Shuttle Operations RADM Dave Walker Open Chief of CompOps MGN Aaron Murphy Open Senior Enlisted Advisor CMCPO Randi Spears ——
Regional Awards Officer COMM Billie Clifton Open Regional Counselor COMM Kat Sweeney Open Regional Financial Officer RADM Heather Ford —— Regional JAG Officer FCPT Emilio Martinez —— Regional Quartermaster CMDR Reed Bates —— Regional Special Forces Officer COL Jeff Schnoor —— Regional Special Projects Officer RADM Heather Ford —— Regional Youth Services Director COMM Robert Ybarra ——
Regional Operations Officer FCPT Alex Trevino —— Regional Engineering Officer CIV Eric Kristiansen —— Regional COMMunications Officer FCPT Evan Richards Open Regional Security Officer BGN Byron Flynt Open Regional Science Officer FCPT Bill Downs Open Regional Medical Officer LT Terrie Thomas ——
Special Advisors VADM Bill Schwab —— VADM Mark Vinson —— COMM Becky Thane —— FCPT Ranna Pense ——
FLEET CHANNELS 13 FLEET AND REGIONAL NEWS Region Three Fourth Quarter CHAPTER REPORTING Moose Lodge Update Financial Report by: VADM Mark A. Vinson by: ADM Brad Pense, Regional Communications by: ADM Brad Pense, Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinator Just to let every- Below is a list of ALL Region Three chap- one know were we Opening Balance (09/30/06) 8,270.36 ters that filed a Monthly Status Report for stand on the pos- the months of November and December sibility of resuming Income 2006. our annual Pool PayPal Fees/Interest 3.06 and Dart tourna- Bank Interest 10.88 November ments at the Kileen- Total Income 13.94 Ark Angel, Aurora Vulcanus, Bexar, Fire Harker Heights Moose Bird, Freedom III, Gunslinger, Joan of Lodge. Expenses Arc*, Laredo*, Lone Star, Maverick, Pan- Summit ‘06 1,956.56 ther City, Regulator, Renaissance, On Janaury 23rd I sent an e-mail to the Region Three Server (old) * 345.00 Rhyanna*, SpiritWolf*, Tejas, two addresses associated with the lodge Region Three Server (new) * 322.80 Thunderwolf, Trinity River and Victory and I also placed a phone call and left a Fleet Channels 58.12 message on their machine. A week later Game Day 36.00 December after I recieved no response to either Total Expenses 2,718.48 Ark Angel, Aurora Vulcanus, Bexar, Fire communication I sent a letter via US Mail Bird, Freedom III, Gunslinger, Joan of Arc, reintroducing ourselves and asking if Closing Balance (12/31/06) 5,565.82 Laredo*, Lone Star, Maverick, Panther there was any way to get us back in there. City, Regulator*, Renaissance, SpiritWolf, As of 02/10/07 I still have recieved no * NOTE: the old server cost $115/month Tejas, Thunderwolf, Trinity River and Vic- communication. I will keep trying. and the new server cost $322.80 for 2 tory years Anybody going that way anytime soon * Denotes late reporting and can drop in for a visit?
14 FLEET CHANNELS NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF TREK DATELINE: STARFLEET Green Lantern creator ABRAMS MAY DECIDE THIS WEEK WHETHER Nodell dies at 91 By ADRIAN SAINZ, AP Writer TO DIRECT ‘TREK XI’ December 12, 2006 By Michelle of TrekToday February 7, 2007 MIAMI - Martin J.J. Abrams will reportedly decide this direct both films. Nodell, the week whether or not to direct the next creator of Star Trek feature film. IGN, which stated that Abrams is still un- Green Lan- decided about whether or not to direct, tern, the comic In a feature on the departure of Joss interviewed Abrams’ longtime friend Greg book super- Whedon from the Wonder Woman fea- Grunberg, currently appearing on Heroes hero who uses ture project, The Hollywood Reporter as mind-reading policeman Matt his magical hinted at recent rumors suggesting pos- Parkman. Grunberg said that he had not ring to help sible conflict between Abrams and the yet seen the Star Trek XI script but he him fight studio, stating, “Over at Paramount knew that Abrams had been finishing it crime, has Pictures...there is now a question whether the previous week. He also explained that died. He was J.J. Abrams Abrams has 91. will direct had three Star Trek XI.” different Nodell died at a nursing home in Paramount’s films greenlit Muskego, Wis., on Saturday of natural official line by the stu- causes, his son Spencer Nodell told The has always dio, includ- Associated Press on Tuesday. He previ- been that ing a com- ously lived in West Palm Beach. Abrams was edy in which attached as Grunberg Nodell was looking for a new idea for a producer hopes to ap- comic book in 1940 when he was waiting with an op- pear. for a New York subway and saw a train tion to direct, operator waving a lantern displaying a but in July, As to what green light, said Maggie Thompson, se- then-studio Grunberg nior editor of Comics Buyer’s Guide. president Gail Berman had stated that knows about Abrams’ directing plans, Abrams would direct the Star Trek fea- “One week, he told me, ‘No. I’m definitely Nodell imagined a young engineer, Alan ture as well. just producing.’ And then just last week Scott, a train crash survivor who discov- he was like, ‘Man, I’m really excited to do ers in the debris an ancient lantern forged LatinoReview.com claimed that Abrams it.’ I said, ‘Are you doing it?’ He said, ‘I from a green meteor. Scott constructs a would not direct Star Trek XI but instead don’t know.’ I mean, honestly, it’s like he’s ring from the lamp that gives him super would take the helm of Cloverfield, an- still really up in the air. But he’s really powers, and becomes a crime fighter. other Paramount feature. happy with the script.” TrekMovie.com, which noted that He brought his drawings and story lines LatinoReview.com had also circulated the Until Paramount officially announces a to All-American Publications, which later now-debunked rumor that Abrams had director, all stories must be treated as became a part of National Periodical Pub- left Star Trek altogether, cites an inside rumor, but it seems that Abrams will cer- lications, the company that was to be- source as stating that these new rumors tainly remain a driving force behind the come DC Comics, Thompson said. are “so totally wrong” as well. Since next Star Trek feature whether he ends Abrams has a multi-picture deal with up directing or not. continued on page 17 Paramount, it is conceivable that he could FLEET CHANNELS 15 TREK NEWS Tige Andrews & a hero to Gene Roddenberry, who named Original Series his merchandising venture Lincoln Enter- Action Figures to Lee Bergere Die prises after the US president. By Michelle of TrekToday Include Khan February 6, 2007 “He still gets many, many fan letters about the show. It’s incredible,” the actor’s By Michelle of TrekToday daughter Mimi Bergere told the Associ- January 31, 2007 Tige Andrews, the Klingon from “Friday’s ated Press of his Star Trek fame. Bergere Child”, died on January 27 of cardiac ar- also acted in over 200 television roles, including a regular character on Dynasty A series of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan rest at age 86. opposite “The City on the Edge of For- action figures will be released this sum- ever” guest star Joan Collins and a re- mer to celebrate the film’s 25th anniver- curring role on another nighttime soap, sary, with characters including Kirk, Khan Falcon Crest, with Robert Foxworth. and a limited edition Captain Terrell. Bergere began his career on Broadway Toy News International has images of the and performed in the musical Man of La figures, sculpted by Art Asylum with the Mancha as the villain for its Los Angeles same level of articulation as their previ- premiere. That theatrical experience ous Star Trek designs. changed him, said Mimi Bergere: “He strived to live the kind of life that Don In addition, an exclusive Kirk figure avail- Quixote lived, always striving for that un- able through Diamond Previews shows reachable star, never giving up.” As a the admiral with blood on his uniform, as Tige Andrews as Kras performer, she added, “Everybody knew he appeared after staying with Scotty’s his face, but nobody really knew his nephew on his deathbed. Andrews, who is best known as Captain name.” The figures will come with accessories Greer -- the recruiter of the three under- The Los Angeles Times also memorial- based on those from the film and will be cover cops who made up The Mod Squad ized Bergere, a World War II veteran who in the same scale as previous Art Asy- -- played numerous policemen and de- was born in Brooklyn, New York but lived lum original series releases. They are tectives. During his a long career, noted his final years in New Hampshire. During scheduled to ship in June 2007. StarTrek.com, Andrews went from a child- hood in Brooklyn to a career on Broad- the war, stated the article, Bergere was In addition, Action-Figure.com has im- way and then to Los Angeles. ages from the UK ToyFair last weekend which show upcoming action figures from A graduate of the American Academy of Diamond Select that very much resemble Dramatic Arts, Andrews played Mack the the old Mego original series figures. Knife in the original New York production of The Threepenny Opera. His first movie role was in the screen production of Mr. Roberts after playing the same role onstage. Andrews was a World War II veteran. Married for 46 years to a fellow performer, Andrews is survived by six children and eleven grandchildren. Lee Bergere as Abraham Lincoln Actor Lee Bergere, who played Abraham Lincoln in the episode “The Savage Cur- stationed in North Africa, where he was tain”, has died at age 88 after a long and in charge of entertainment services for prolific career. soldiers.
StarTrek.com eulogized the actor, who Mimi Bergere, the daughter of Lee passed away on January 31st in New Bergere, thanked fans for recollections Hampshire, by recalling that The Star Trek of her father as she recalled visiting him Compendium called Bergere “a warm and on the set of “The Savage Curtain” and intimate Lincoln” with an affectionate pa- having a wonderful experience. ternal relationship with Kirk. Lincoln was “I just wanted to thank you for your 16 FLEET CHANNELS TREK NEWS website. My father, Lee Bergere, would diverse, multiethnic cast of characters.” be so happy with the comments that have But unlike Star Trek, which was cancelled been posted and I have taken great com- after three years on NBC in the 1960s, fort from them,” Mimi Bergere wrote to “Heroes does something we never did — The Trek Nation after reading some of it gets great ratings!” the remarks posted at the TrekBBS. She invited TrekBBS members to leave com- Takei explains that his character is ex- ments in Lee Bergere’s online memory tremely wealthy and wants Hiro to return guest book at Legacy.com. to Japan to work as the industrial leader that his father has become. “Hiro has “I went to the set the week that my father mysteriously vanished to the United was doing Star Trek,” recalled his daugh- States, and that is intolerable!” Takei ex- ter. “The cast and the crew were won- plained. “My character is very old school Next up for Takei is a Tom Hanks movie, derful to me.” Her father, she added, and believes in learning the business The Great Buck Howard, as well as epi- “loved the opportunity to portray his hero”, from the bottom up. He was brought up sodes of Disney Channel’s Cory in the Abraham Lincoln, who was also a hero that way by his father, and he wants his House and radio work on Howard Stern’s to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. son raised that way, too.” This is why Hiro show. “Who knew this would be happen- worked in a cubicle before he discovered ing 40 years after Star Trek?” Takei Takei Finds ‘Heroes’ A his time-bending powers, even though he mused. will likely inherit a fortune. Worthy Successor to Green Lantern continued from Star Trek Heroes creator Tim Kring told Logan that page 15 By Michelle of Trek Today the elder Nakamura opened a major story The first Green Lantern appearance January 30, 2007 arc for the series’ next season, which will explore Hiro’s family background. “Isn’t came in July 1940, an eight-page story in a comic book also featuring other char- George Takei (Sulu) is having nearly as that tantalizing?” asked Takei, noting that acters. The character then got his own busy a year as his fellow original series the Nakamura dynasty stretches far into series, and Nodell drew it until 1947 un- star William Shatner (Kirk), and he’s not the past: “In ancient times we were in the der the name Mart Dellon. embarrassed to admit that “It’s good to shogun class...only samurai were allowed feel hot.” to carry swords, and the upper echelon had the best of the swords, so therefore After its cancellation in 1949, the series was reborn in 1959 with a revised story In a new interview with TV Guide’s they became heirlooms.” Takei believes line, and it has been revived several Michael Logan, it is possible that times. Takei discusses the legendary his latest high- sword for which Meanwhile, Nodell left the comics field for profile role as Hiro is seeking an advertising career. In the 1960s, he Hiro Nakamura’s may connect to was on a design team that helped develop father on NBC’s his family, which the Pillsbury Doughboy. smash hit He- pleases Takei, roes, where he who has a “leg- In later years, Nodell traveled the comic made his first endary samu- book convention circuit with his wife, brief appearance rai” in his own Caroline, who died in 2004. in last night’s epi- family tree. sode. Though “There were myriad of fans who would Takei had to au- Takei said that come up to my dad and would say `Green dition for the role, which requires him to he was very proud of his television son Lantern got me to read’ or `Green Lan- speak in fluent Japanese, he finds it very Masi Oka and enjoys seeing the atten- tern got me to do something in my life,’” appropriate that a former Star Trek actor tion the character is getting. “It’s really re- Spencer Nodell said. should play the role of Star Trek fan Hiro’s markable that on a major network prime- conservative father, though the actor also time TV series, there are whole segments Nodell was born in Philadelphia and stud- has another series and a film in the works. done in a foreign language with subtitles,” he said. “Isn’t that a great commentary ied at art schools in Chicago and New York. Besides Spencer Nodell, survivors “I’m a big fan of Heroes,” Takei said. “I on how global our society has become?” include another son, six grandchildren like to think we blazed a trail for it. Like However, Takei and Osa speak to each and three great-grandchildren. Gene Roddenberry’s vision for Star Trek, other on the set not in Japanese, but in Heroes tackles the big themes with a very Spanish, which they both speak as well. FLEET CHANNELS 17 NASA NEWS In a statement posted at the NASA site, to know, to experience, to understand, to NASA’s Day of administrator Michael Griffin says, “To- become a space faring civilization.” Remembrance day, we honor the Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia astronauts, as well as oth- Let us in the Star Trek community also Honors Heroes ers at NASA who have given their lives in remember these selfless heroes who pursuit of the dream of flight. In recogni- have helped pave the way for future gen- 01.29.2007 tion of NASA’s Day of Remembrance, I erations of space explorers. Without the and some of our astronauts will visit Ar- sacrifices of Grissom, Frank Scobee, lington National Cemetery to lay a wreath Rick Husband and all the others, the While we in memory of those members of the Captain Archers, Kirks and Picards of celebrate NASA family who have fallen in the line centuries hence could not go boldly fur- the 40th of duty.” ther into the unknown, expanding the anniver- human adventure and establishing sary of the Griffin continues, “From the dawn of the mankind’s place in the heavens. birth of space age, we have known that space- Star Trek, flight would bring with it unique new chal- Apollo 1 another, more somber 40th anniversary lenges, opportunities, rewards, and risks. January 27, 1967 is being observed this week in the space Virgil “Gus” Ivan Grissom community. Star Trek was midway “The Apollo fire, which occurred forty Edward Higgins White, II through its first season and — what may years ago on January 27, 1967, was a Roger Bruce Chaffee seem tragically poetic — “Tomorrow is particular blow, because so few had an- Yesterday” had just aired the night be- ticipated that our first tragedy would oc- Space Shuttle Challenger, fore. NASA astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed cur during a ground test. The fire, and Mission STS-51-L White and Roger Chaffee were testing the loss of Challenger and Columbia, are January 28, 1986 the experimental Apollo 1 spacecraft stark reminders that we must use our ut- Francis R. Scobee when an electrical most ingenuity to Michael J. Smith arc in a pure oxygen anticipate all of the Judith A. Resnik atmosphere set off a risks before us, not Ellison S. Onizuka fire that consumed just those that are Ronald E. McNair their vehicle with obvious. To imagine Gregory B. Jarvis them inside. the ways in which a Sharon Christa McAuliffe complex new ma- That anniversary, chine might fail is the Space Shuttle Columbia, January 27, has be- most difficult of all Mission STS-107 gun a week-long engineering chal- February 1, 2003 commemoration of lenges, yet it is the Rick D. Husband 17 brave souls who one we at NASA William C. McCool paid the ultimate Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, have accepted as Michael P. Anderson price for the sake of Commander Apollo 1 the price of learning Kalpana Chawla humanity’s future in the arts and sci- David M. Brown space. Twenty-one years ago yesterday, ences of flight in all its forms. Laurel Blair Salton Clark Space Shuttle Challenger was lost upon Ilan Ramon lift-off with seven astronauts aboard in- “This Day of Remembrance also reminds cluding teacher Christa McAuliffe. Four us that despite our losses, the years ago on Thursday, Columbia — af- American people have never wa- ter which the NX-02 in Enterprise was vered in their support for space ex- named — burned up in re-entry, sacrific- ploration. They know that it brings ing seven more citizens of Earth. out the best in us, our creativity, our curiosity, our courage in the face of NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance the unknown. Space exploration re- takes place today, and NASA.gov is cur- minds us of what it is to be a human rently running a special presentation pay- being, in ways that have been, and ing tribute to those who “gave their lives will be again, both supremely grati- in service to their country in the ongoing fying and deeply humbling. 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