SEPTEMBER 11th, 2001 - A DAY TO REMEMBER
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Kansas City, KS 66104 PAGE 2 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 REPORT FROM NEW YORK: SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 AND AFTER By Captain Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo & Vice Admiral Robert Vosseller Jr. • STARFLEET Region 7 “I think of my beautiful city in fl ames…. The streets where I walked, the temples, the great crystal spires…. I think of it, And I cry.” – Delenn, “Rumors, Bargains and Lies,” Babylon 5
In years to come, we’ll begin telling our primary offi ces in the World Trade Center. children and grandchildren about this with She needed to call her family in the Bronx “This is where I was when the attack on the to let them know she was all right, and World Trade Center began,” in much the was in total shock that her job of six years same way those of previous generations was gone, not to mention that all of her can describe what they were doing on the colleagues might be dead. Perhaps in day that John F. Kennedy was assassinated an effort to calm myself down as well, I or even when Pearl Harbor was attacked. offered to take Denise and Geraldine (my colleague’s sister) up to the cafeteria for On the morning of September 11th, I coffee and perhaps something to eat. Up was in the K Mart in Penn Station, on the 11th fl oor, with coffee in hand, the passing by the electronics department. On three of us sat at a table and they talked multiple televisions there were images of a about what was on their minds: who had skyscraper on fi re. My fi rst thought was: “Is done it and why and what was next? I that Chicago? Los Angeles?” Then I realized told them what little I had gleaned from it was a place three miles downtown, one wire service reports. We all were obviously I always use to get my bearings in terms shaken up by the past two hours, but none of north or south in Manhattan: The World of us gave vent to tears or even sobbing. Trade Center. The shock was that immediate and that deep. Fifteen minutes later, I entered the New York City’s World Trade Center Before the attack of newsroom of the newspaper where I work Over the course of the next few hours, while September 11th, 2001. and one of my editors was saying, “A plane working at my desk, I kept in touch with has just struck the Pentagon!” All of the Photo courtesy of Richard Heim STARFLEET people and other friends and TV’s in the office were at full volume, family via IRC and email and telephone. relaying news from CNN, MSNBC and I must admit that I have grown hard and NY1 (the local news cable channel owned cynical over the years. I never use the by my paper)…. Many of my colleagues phrase “STARFLEET family,” preferring come into New York City from New Jersey to distance myself from my 14-year and were turned back at the tunnels and relationship with the organization and call bridges. It was surreal to witness history in it (in very dry, academic tones) “a set of the making on TV: the collapse of the Twin overlapping communities.” My chapter, Towers, scattered reports and rumors of a the USS Accord, is based in the college car bomb in front of the State Department town of Ithaca, New York - four hours (a report later proved false), the evacuation north of New York City by car. My CO and of the White House, the closing of good friend, Mark H. Anbinder, had tried the airports…. Hollywood has inured to reach me via telephone but all circuits us to disaster: “Independence Day,” to and from Manhatten were busy. Others “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact” and most in Los Angeles, the Pacifi c Northwest, the recently, the uncomfortably prescient “The Twin Cities, Philadelphia and even the Siege,” in which Middle Eastern terrorists Deep South contacted me. In a couple of destroy a bus full of passengers, then cases I heard the voices of people I’ve only a Broadway theater, then drive a car “met” online! Despite (or perhaps because bomb into a Federal building in downtown of) my fears, I was greatly moved by the Manhattan. The Twin Towers shortly after two Airliners were crashed into them. concern. Photo courtesy of Sanford Berenberg Three weeks later, the events of September I helped in trying to get news out to the 11th are all crammed together in one Fleet about New Yorkers and others who hideous nightmare, the worst kind: might have been affected. I would later one in which people die and you’re hear that Amy Wilson of the Avenger helpless to stop it. That morning and had narrowly escaped, as had former afternoon, I worked on page layouts in STARFLEETer Stephen Buonocore (of the the entertainment section of the paper. It Bounty). Leslie Gottlieb of the Avenger, all seemed so futile to look at a computer who works across the street from the screen full of abstract coding, lines and WTC, was lucky enough to have been squares where advertisements and editorial serving jury duty. Gordon Goldberg -- Vice matter should go, but it was something Commander, STARFLEET - who is a close to do. friend of the past 10 years, is a director at a New York City department. I tried to Sometime around 10:45 a.m., after both reach Gordon at his offi ce, but one of his towers had collapsed, a woman named colleagues said he wasn’t in. I couldn’t Denise came into the newsroom escorted reach him on his cell phone, so I left a by the sister of one of our photo editors. message for he and his partner, Sven Weil, She had to use the telephones, as cellular at home to please contact me when he service was disrupted (Tower #2 held the could. primary antennae for many of the cellular services in New York) and pay phones It turned out that Gordon and Sven were had lines around the block. Denise had A close-up of Two World Trade Center (the buildings address). closing on their new apartment; however, been late to work at the Port Authority of Photo courtesy of Steve Dickinson their attorney’s offi ces were a block away New York and New Jersey, which has its from the World Trade Center complex so THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 3 the closing was unavoidably postponed. across the Queensborough, Manhattan and They had to walk four miles uphill from Brooklyn Bridges, as well as the Lincoln their realtor’s to their apartment near the and Holland Tunnels. George Washington Bridge, so Gordon was unable to call me back until about Newspaper columnists have reported on 1:30 p.m. But I was never so glad to hear the increase of civility and the decline of his voice. irony. Within my own offi ce, I’ve seen signs of increased concern, more expressions I also heard fortunate news about present - verbal and nonverbal - “How are you and past Starfleeters who worked in or holding up?” and “Is everyone in your near the Pentagon, including Teri and Jesse family okay?” Counselors are available for Smith (former Region 7 Coordinator) of all personnel in need. the Normandy as well as Bill Johnson (former XO of the Avenger). Bill had been On the commuter train I take, I see an F.B.I. administrator in Manhattan but volunteers from different industries - food had transferred to another government service, construction, nurses, doctors, agency in D.C. several years ago. Offi cers fi remen and police offi cers - come into New from the two New York City chapters of York City on their days off. Many of these STARFLEET, the USS Osiris and the USS people shun limelight and journalists, just Northstar, would be heard from over the waving it off with “Just doing my part; next hours. As well, within the next week, that’s all.” I had word that former Fleeters from the After the raging fi res weakened the structural support... old Tai Shan and Dawn Treader, as well as In a post to the STARFLEET email list, Photo courtesy of Steve Dickinson Beta Shift (based in Manhattan) of the USS Brenda Bell of the USS Avenger, who Avenger, were all okay. works near Ground Zero, cited http:// www.nyc.gov as a source of information Chris Underwood of the Avenger has regarding the status of buildings, been maintaining a list of STARFLEET transportation (subway and bus lines have officers in the affected areas at http:// diverted around the former WTC site) and www.ussavenger.org/ utilities in the area.
STATUS OF NEW YORK ‘STAR TREK’ STARS COMMENT
Weeks after the incident, the area around In the week following the attack, three the site – which has come to be called actors posted essays on their respective web Ground Zero -- remained barricaded to all sites in response to the events of September but the N.Y.P.D. and F.D.N.Y., the National 11th, as well as focusing on an upsurge of Guard, work crews, other emergency bias incidents against Muslims and even services personnel and Federal Emergency non-Muslims such as Sikhs and other South Management Agency (FEMA) teams. Asians. Members of the press are only permitted with barricade passes. Siddig el Fadil, a Briton of Sudanese descent who played Dr. Julian Bashir on Star Trek: The Financial District still has soot and ash Deep Space Nine, wrote: “I like to think on the sidewalk, though certainly not as that the very few people who were in the much as in the days immediately following vicinity and have so far survived these ...the Buildings collapse. the attack. The air still smells burnt - on the attacks have set an example for all of us. day I was able to approach Ground Zero, Their calmness, their understanding of Photo courtesy of Steve Dickinson many people around me were wearing what needed to be done, their ability to masks over their nose and mouse - the stop running and turn to help someone less wreckage looks like the war zone that it fortunate than themselves are an example had been on that day. of what every one of us on this planet are capable of. If America is the leader of the Telephone, gas and electric utilities crews free world (and I believe it is) then these have been working around the clock to Americans have lead by example.” He restore service to the area. Cellular service also wrote, “[I] beg you to remember that had been spotty, though one service was many of the people who are saddened and reported to put up a portable cell site. shocked by all this are people who will, in the days to come, seem like your enemies A portion of Union Square Park, about two - people who had no part in this, who also miles north the site, has become an ongoing have children and lovers and family.” memorial to the fallen. Many a candlelit vigil was held here. Many protesters are Robert Beltran (Chakotay on Star Trek: here as well, expressing concern over what Voyager), who is of Hispanic and Native the U.S. government’s response might be. American descent, opined: “Love for our In Washington Square Park, near my alma fellow man should always be greater ideal mater of NYU, beneath the arch that marks than a need for revenge.” George Takei the beginning of Fifth Avenue there is a (Sulu on the original series) - a Japanese- smaller (though no less poignant) memorial American whose family had been sent to site, with a handmade sign that says “New the internment camps on the West Coast York: Toughest City on Earth.” during World War II -- noted, regarding bias incidents, “These domestic fanatics At transportation terminals such as Penn are no better than the terrorists. Their acts Station and Grand Central Station, there shame America and besmirch the glory of is an increased uniformed police presence; our Stars and Stripes.” Takei also reported As of this writing, some 300 New York City Fire and Policemen lost their they are also more visible in the smaller attending a concert at the Hollywood life in the events of September 11th, 2001. Almost 6000 people from all railroad stations in the outer boroughs, Bowl, at the end of which the featured across the world are missing and presumed dead. such as at Woodside in Queens. Mandatory soloists led 15,000 in singing “America Photo courtesy of Bob Vosseller Jr. carpooling has been imposed in Manhattan the Beautiful”; said Takei, “The hills of below 63rd Street, which affects traffi c going Hollywood resounded strong, united, PAGE 4 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 and magnificent. Neither terrorism nor strictly adheres to such a philosophy. That ignorance will stand in this America said, there’s a lot to be said for checking today.” certain natural reactions at the door. No ethnic group, nationality or belief system is THE ENEMY WITHIN? free of blood on its hands. More to the fact, it should be noted that the destruction of In the spectrum of what have been called the Alfred Murrah Building in Oklahoma bias incidents, my encounter with bigotry City in 1995 was initially thought to be related to the terrorist attacks is minor caused by Muslim extremists - when in compared to, for example, one in suburban fact it was a cohort that included Timothy Huntington, N.Y., where a drunken McVeigh, someone who could resemble 76-year-old man tried to run down a most people’s conceptions of “average Pakistani woman with his car, then chased American.” her on foot through a store, saying “You people are ruining my country.” Nor, I It’s been suggested that Osama bin Laden, should note, did the person in question the Taliban government in Afghanistan, assault or try to intimidate me. and other extremist entities have no more of a resemblance to Islam then the Ku I use a particular car service when I work Klux Klan has to Christianity. A useful late and the driver (who I know only as perspective to have, regardless of if you John A.) and I were talking about current believe in IDIC and Gene Roddenberry’s events when he said, “I’ve stopped talking so-called dream. to those people in 7-11s and newsstands [at least in the Northeast, most of those WHAT’S BEING DONE businesses are owned and operated by South Asians]. I only talk to the guy in Within many cliches, there is a kernel of the Sunoco station ‘cuz I have to. Even truth and the statement that “When God some of the hotels around here … None closes a door, He opens a window” is of them can be trusted. It’s like they took clearly demonstrated by the generous spirit The scope of the destruction was unlike anything most any of us had over everything.” that has emerged during the current crisis. While there is certainly no harm in trying ever seen. I’m of Indonesian and Filipino descent. My to continue our lives in as normal a fashion Photo courtesy of Bob Vosseller Jr. father was raised as a Muslim, my mother as possible, many strictly fun events within as a Roman Catholic. To the unschooled our organization have had fundraisers for eye, over the years, I’ve been confused for the relief efforts in NYC and Washington. Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, East Indian, Hispanic, Hawaiian… It struck me that As well, during the days when individual night that the only reason John A. ever SFI offi cers in the affected areas had not talks to me is because I’m a customer and been heard from, the rivalries and mutual I actually tip him. As I got out, I said, “By enmities were set aside if only temporarily. the way, John, I’m one of those people.” It gave one perspective over what was truly And walked into my house, one with an important. Compared to the losses suffered American fl ag card with “United We Stand” by the families and friends of the fallen, or on the storm door. the narrow escapes of many people, our squabbles were rendered miniscule. I suppose I should have been glad that I don’t wear a turban like my Indonesian It is my hope that some of this feeling grandfather did. of increased empathy will remain, as the events of September 11th begin to be more That night, I commented bitterly on distant in time if not memory. the incident on the #STARFLEET IRC channel, lamenting that I should have done It is regrettable that, while there are many something more, such as having John stop who are putting their ideals into practice the car as soon as he had made the comment and donating time, money and goods to and walked the three miles home. But it the relief efforts, there are also those who was pointed out to me by a few people that would exploit people’s good intentions The remains of the World Trade Center, as seen from Broadway and I probably gave him more food for thought and vulnerabilities. Recently I read of Maiden Lane. by what I actually did. As it was, I decided people selling dirt or debris allegedly from Photo courtesy of Brenda Bell to switch the way I went home late at night Ground Zero to the relatives of victims of and use a different car service entirely. the attacks. New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani put a stop to that by saying that the Longtime SFI member and former Fleet city of New York would outright give dirt Chief of Communications Allyson M.W. from the debris fi eld in specially designed Dyar has also had to deal with people’s wooden containers. prejudices in the wake of September 11th. Later that week, she was waiting for a I know from personal experience when a bus when she was targeted by an initially loved one dies, one of the impulses is to inexplicably hateful stare. She realized find something to do that would honor that, while she is an African-American, that loved one’s memory. While many of her features could easily be mistaken for us have not lost someone they knew in Middle Eastern. the attacks, we have certainly been kicked in our complacency. Some aspects of our Now, speaking strictly for myself, I don’t relatively carefree lives have changed and believe that IDIC is a workable philosophy will continue to change. Reservists are being or even an ideal that should be attained. I’d called to serve. Active duty personnel are infer from some of the many controversies being transported to what will inevitably and fl ame wars that have erupted on be the front lines. Several people I know various email lists over the years, that are considering changes in career to be Posters of people still missing. when you scratch the surface of most SFI more involved in the international world. Photo courtesy of Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo members, you don’t find someone who Volunteerism is on the rise. Dylan Thomas THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 5 exhorted people to “Rage, rage against the photo album: http://www.ofoto.com/ dying of the light.” I.jsp?m=77180581203&n=1869147259
We’re doing so. My chapter’s annual Fleet event, the hike through Watkins Glen State Park in upstate In an email to Region 7, Captain Carlos New York, was last weekend. I have always Maldonado Jr. of the Avenger wrote “I thought of Watkins Glen Weekend as have a three year old and I didn’t lie to the place that refreshes and renews me, him; I just told him the basics: There are regardless of what else is giving me tsuris. bad people. They do bad things. They will In this instance, I sorely needed it. be punished.” He went on to cite a report of a message written in the dust on a car - A traditional part of the hike is a roundrobin “This WILL NOT stop New York.” at the top of the Glen, in which those of us present recounted what has happened A central web site linked to legitimate since our last hike. This time, many of us venues where people can contribute money spoke of the change in perspective that the and know that their contributions are to attacks on the World Trade Center and good causes is one announced by President the Pentagon had catalyzed within each George W. Bush in his address to Congress: of us. Accord Chief of Operations Alan http://www.libertyunites.org/ Rose, an accomplished musician, led us in a singalong. One of the songs was Simon For myself the very least I can do is to try and Garfunkel’s “America.” At the lyric to chronicle life post-September 11th in “I’m empty and aching and I don’t know words and pictures. I fear that writing and why,” I had to hold back tears. In truth, I photography are my only talents, but by know why I’m aching. But I also know that trying to explain it to my distant relatives I, and many others who feel similarly, will overseas and eventually my children, I can heal and that by focusing on the needs of Impromptu Memorials popped facilitate healing within myself. To that end, our fellow beings as well as those of our A multilingual fl yer asking for up around Fire and Police as a supplement to this article, is an online own, that healing will accelerate. volunteers. We’re all in this Stations all over NYC. together. The writers would like to thank Scott Akers (Starfl eet Historian), Brenda Bell (USS Photo courtesy of Rahadyan Photo courtesy of Rahadyan Avenger), Carlos Maldonado Jr. (USS Avenger), Tony Rowley (USS Malverne), Edgar Sastrowardoyo Sastrowardoyo Torres (USS Osiris) and Chris Underwood (USS Avenger). MADNESS...SIMPLY MADNESS THANK YOU, IRC. By Brigadier Dennis Rayburn • Chaplain of the Corps, SFMC By Lieutenant (JG) Geraldine Sylvester • USS Highlander, STARFLEET Region 7 The day John Kennedy was shot, Martin Islam than they are the man on the moon. On September 11, I woke up and turned folks away from the east if they could Luther King’s death, Bobby Kennedy’s Islam is a religion of peace, and only the TV on to see what was happening in place a call to Mexico to reach Mrs. being cut down in victory, man walking becomes one of war when it is perverted the world overnight. Berenberg-Odenz. on the moon...all of these are events that I by those who seek to mold and shape it clearly remember where I was and what for their own purposes. We’ve seen those Boy! Did I get a shock. The first thing I contacted Texas. I regret that I do not I was doing when I heard of them. examples in 1980 with the hostage crisis, that came to mind was that the Empire remember the name/nick of the person The events of September 11, 2001 are and with other attacks of terror. State Building had once again been hit I contacted. I tried Tennessee/Dennis right there with those dates. Like many by a plane. Rayburn. Americans, I was watching on TV in In our anger over this infamous attack on horror as the second plane hit the World our country, we must not let ourselves be I continued to watch and I fi nally realized Then it was Washington State and Trade Center, and was also watching as drawn into a blood fever of revenge for what was really happening and it dawned Regional Coordinator, Region 5 Scott the two towers came down. revenge sake, taking out our anger and on me that NYC was going to call every Akers. It was fi nally Commodore Wendy fury on the innocents. man, woman, dog, and sewer rat in from Filmore, of K’Ehleyr Station in Las Vegas, The last days have truly tested the the boroughs for the rescue effort. Being Nevada, who was able get a line to determination and strength of many Please, let’s let the leaders of the US do as how most of my family members are Mexico. Americans. We have all watched with their job and seek out the individuals who NYPD/NYFD, I started to try to call Long awe and humbly as the heroes of this helped in the attack and bring them to Island. I spoke with Mrs Berenberg-Odenz attack, the fi remen, and police worked justice (and I said justice, not vengeance. recently who asked to extend her thanks non stop to save what lives they could, There is a BIG difference.) Let us do our Of course the phones were jammed. (Bear to Wendy. Mrs. Berenberg-Odenz it at the risk of and sadly, loss of their own jobs, by helping those working with the in mind I live in Baltimore). It was not looking forward to thanking you in lives. It is truly said that greater love victims all we can, with our funds, our long after that I got a call from Sandy person someday, Wendy. has no one than this, that they would lay blood, and our prayers. Let us mourn Berenberg. (Fleet Captain-USS Sun Tzu) their lives for others. our dead, aid our wounded, and support He was extremely upset to say the least. I have also been asked to extend thanks our leaders. to Admiral Alex Rosenzweig of the USS However, I’ve seen a very dark, ugly side He used to work near Penn station and Avenger on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Bill surface in the last weeks that worries me Over the years, only certain generations still had friends that worked in the WTC. Sylvester for placing a call for me to ask as much as the terrorists themselves. In of Americans have been called upon to He had no TV, or radio. I was talking about the rest of my family. the days since, senseless attacks against unite in a campaign to defeat evil. This to him, and his co-workers as events followers of Islam, against people of mantel has now fallen on us. Let us go unfolded. I however, was desperate to I also wanted to thank all who were on Arabic decent, who have no role in the down in history as the generation who contact my family in NYC. IRC and endured my not so good attitude. events of September 11, have occurred brought down the evil, without infl icting When the fi rst tower collapsed, this was over and over again, even on the day our own share. Let’s quit punishing the Then it fi nally dawned on me to fi re up my most horrifi c nightmare come true. when taps was sounding over brave innocents among us in this land, stop the PC and hit IRC. During this time I men’s graves. seeking to blame any group we don’t like listened to Sandy tell me how concerned To be trapped in a highrise during an because of these events, claiming it was he was about his mother in Mexico and earthquake. (I survived the Los Angeles- Folks, I have spent a great part of my divine justice on us, and simply rally to the fact that he was not able to get a phone Northridge Quake, January ‘94)... life studying the different religions of the defense of our fellow citizens, our line out of the country. the world, thus I can say, based on that country, and our way of life. My heart goes out to all. study, that the madmen who attacked I fi nally got a DSL connection and from this country are no more followers of Think about it. there, I started to *ask around*. I asked Thank you IRC! PAGE 6 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 immediately, people I knew that worked in close proximity to the WTC and in the Pentagon.
Gordon Goldberg, who works a short distance from the World Trade Center Complex, had not checked in. Deidre was able to get through and leave a message on his home answering machine. Gordon checked in via IRC a short time later and we were relieved to know he and Sven was okay. They had been at the closing meeting This article has been re-written a couple of late September I presented some news saying that they could not begin the for their new apartment and not a mere few times now due to circumstances that are concerning STARFLEET’s IRS status. I’d abatement of the 1998 return until we blocks from the WTC. obvious to us all. There are many articles like to pass on some good news just recently had filed it. That letter was dated a full in this issue that reflect upon member’s received at STARFLEET HQ. In order to month after they returned a “Return Receipt Former CompOps Chief Jesse Smith works perceptions, opinions and feelings regarding understand why this is such good news Request” card confi rming they had indeed for a civilian contractor and does business the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. (other than the obvious), a little history received it. Those are but a couple of at the Pentagon. During the time after the Because of that I will comment briefl y on would be helpful. examples of what we are running into - crash no one had been able to get through how that day hit me at the end of this things that might just seem comical, if to him or Teri Smith. Deidre contacted her article. In early 2001, shortly after taking office, the circumstances were not so serious. sister who lives a short distance from Jesse Fleet’s fi nance team was working on putting When I have more information on the 1998 and Teri in Maryland. Her sister was then SOME CHANGES our fiscal protocols in place. During this proceedings, I will report them to the ECAB, successful at contacting Teri. She then called As you may have read on the STARFLEET time, we were notifi ed by the IRS that they on the lists and here in the Communiqué. Deidre back and confi rmed that Jesse was list, one of STARFLEET’s fi nest has stepped had not received our Form 990 for 1999. not at the Pentagon that day who then made down from active service. Gordon Goldberg, I immediately contacted former VCS and I’d like to take a minute and thank some everyone aware. Vice Commander STARFLEET, stepped current Counsel to the FADM, Admiral people who have assisted in this endeavor. down from his duties effective September Chuck Freas. He began work on the problem, First and foremost to Chuck Freas for all he As the morning went on I l)earned of others 24th 2001. contacting the IRS and conducting business has done and continues to do to help Fleet. that were either close to the WTC or should on our behalf. He takes time away from his family and fun have been and one former member who In late September Gordon and I spoke and to do this for STARFLEET. Also, thanks go was in the WTC. Gladly they all reported he felt he needed to step down. Gordon Rather than try and argue with the IRS, we to the members of the Executive Committee to be well and without injury. However, I will be fi ling his fi nal report as VCS in this immediately fi led a late return for 1999. We and their staff who helped in this and who also started hearing some stories of people article so I will let him speak on his thoughts noted that we had sent this in previously, continue to work behind the scenes every missing that are known to members of surrounding his departure. But let me say but apparently the IRS was showing no day to keep us running and up to speed. STARFLEET. I want to say that the many this. Gordon is stepping away from offi cial record of receiving it. Within a short time, families affected by this are in the thoughts duty, but he is not stepping away from we received a failure to fi le penalty of $1,647. Finally, I would also like to thank Mike and prayers of not only this family but the STARFLEET. He is still a trusted counsel and Due to Chuck’s experiences from 1997 and Smith for stepping in and fi ling an notarized entire STARFLEET family. close friend. I expect to still bounce thoughts 1998, this was not unexpected. Within short affidavit, attesting to that he indeed did off of him from time to time because I know order, Chuck was able to get the penalty what was supposed to be done in filing On a personal note I would take this he will give me an honest answer, whether I payment date extended while he filed a those documents. Chuck tells me that this opportunity to express my feelings about like it or not. Take care Gordon. request of abatement with the IRS. The is likely a large reason for the success of the another family that I belong to - the abatement fi ling included an affi davit from 1999 abatement. Emergency Services Family. As many of With Gordon’s departure is a vacancy in the Former FADM Michael Smith attesting to you know I am a police offi cer. I am also STARFLEET Executive Committee. After the fact that the 1998 and 1999 fi lings were A DAY TO REMEMBER a former Firefi ghter. After the fi rst tower much thought and discussion within the EC indeed mailed. As I said before, I want to share with was hit there was a massive Police and as well other advisors I made a decision. everyone my recollection of this day that Fire response to the scene. Those men As of September 24th Mike Malotte will In the meantime, we paid the penalty for we will all indeed remember. and women, without thought to their own be moving up from Chief of STARFLEET 1999, feeling that it was better to show personal safety, entered that fi rst tower and Communications to VCS. good faith while working on the abatement. Shortly before 8:00am on September 11th I began the massive evacuation. This respone During this time Chuck was able to confi rm arrived at our Police Academy to open it up grew in size and witnessed the second tower Because of the decision to move Mike that the IRS was also not showing receipt of and prepare to chair the monthly Regional beng hit. As these brave men and women, Malotte up to VCS that left STARFLEET the 1998 Form 990 so we put those numbers Training Consortium. As I was brewing police offi cers and Firefi ghters, fought to Communications without a chief. After together and fi led a late return with the IRS some coffee and getting my notes together save the lives of those left inside the twin speaking to Mike and others in the existing for 1998, as well. To date, we have yet to people started arriving. Shortly before towers, they came crashing down. We lost EC allow me the honor of announcing that receive a penalty assessment for that Form 9:00am one of the other members of the over 300 dedicated Firefighters, police Greg Trotter, former Senior Vice Chief 990. So, as of last weekend, that’s where consortium arrived with news that a plane offi cers and other emergency personnel in in Communications is stepping up to as we were at. had crashed into one of the twin towers of the collapse of those great buildings. Please, Chief of STARFLEET Communications. My the World Trade Center in New York City. take a moment to remember them and their congratulations to both Mike and Greg. I This past week I checked the Fleet PO Box Unfortunately, we were unable to see any families in your thoughts and prayers. am sure they will perform admirably in regulary. In the box on Sunday was a letter of the reporting that was taking place their new posts. from the IRS, confi rming that the penalty because of an upgrade of the cable in the THE FINAL WORD for 1999 was being removed based on our area going on that day. So, we went on with No matter how bad we may feel, how sad AN OPENING AT HQ explanation for fi ling late. Later in the week, our business, however half heartedly. we may be, how afraid we may get or how I am accepting applications for the position when I checked PO Box there was something much anger we may experiance, there is of STARFLEET Awards Director. The only else from the IRS - a check in the amount As we moved on with our meeting various always one thing that will perservere over mandatory requirements are that you be a of $1,683.78; repaying, with a small amount members of the consortium got cell calls all of that - Hope. I leave everyone with member in good standing in STARFLEET of interest, the penalty we had sent them telling them about another plane striking this quote that I use in my email signiture and you have reliable Internet and Email for the late fi ling! the second of the twin towers as well as the line; access. The latter is because a lot of the work Pentagon being on fi re from an apparent that we do with the awards program is done The IRS, upon receiving and sending us a plane crash. As the morning progressed the “There’s always hope, because it’s the one via an awards mailing list which streamlines bill for the late fi led 1999 return promptly group got smaller as agencies recalled all thing nobody’s figured out how to kill the process. Anyone interested should LOST the form 990 we mailed them. To this on duty personnel to work security posts yet.”. send a resume directly to the Commander, day, they can still not fi nd it. But of course at local airports and other areas of mass STARFLEET. This resume should include a we know they have it - that’s how they transit as well as schools and colleges in Take care and God Bless, brief description of how you would improve levied the fi rst failure to fi le penalty. I am the larger cities. the Awards Department and system. The now more confi dent than ever that they did deadline for applications to be received is receive the original returns in the fi rst place. During the morning I was in contact with my November 15th 2001. But of course I seriously doubt we will ever wife Deidre who was doing what I couldn’t know that for a fact. from my location - try and make sure all SOME GOOD NEWS of our STARFLEET family was accounted As you saw on the STARLEET list in A short time ago, the IRS sent us a letter for and okay. Two people jumped to mind THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 7 STARFLEET TREASURER REPORT By Commodore Tammy Willcox • STARFLEET Treasurer STARFLEET General Account - August: STARFLEET General Account - September: Date Payee Category Amount Date Payee Category Amount 08/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 50.06 09/03/2001 #1044 - Don Willits Membership Processing - 845.05 08/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 39.81 09/03/2001 #1045 - Chris Wallace Membership Processing - 362.95 08/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 14.50 09/03/2001 #1046 - IC 2001 IC Credit Card Charges - 1,213.00 08/02/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 9.86 09/03/2001 #1047 - M & M Engraving Annual Awards - 39.00 08/03/2001 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 09/03/2001 #1048 - Kurt Roithinger CQ Expense - 7.90 08/06/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 645.00 09/03/2001 #1049 - Tammy Willcox Treasury Expenses - 42.96 08/06/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 70.00 09/04/2001 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 08/07/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 572.00 09/04/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 125.99 08/07/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 137.00 09/04/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 46.31 08/07/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 44.00 09/05/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 117.00 08/07/2001 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 22.00 09/05/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 70.00 08/08/2001 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 09/05/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 32.00 08/09/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 31.00 09/05/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 1,117.00 08/09/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 09/05/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 49.21 08/10/2001 Credit Card Processing IC Credit Card Charges 1,088.00 09/05/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 9.39 08/10/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 09/05/2001 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 08/10/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 10.00 09/10/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 552.00 08/13/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 32.00 09/11/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 280.00 08/13/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 09/12/2001 Paypal.com Membership Processing 19.12 08/14/2001 #1042 - US Treasury Taxes - 1,677.98 09/13/2001 #1050 - Lisa Tintle Western Conference - 588.65 08/14/2001 #1043 - Countywide News CQ Expense - 300.00 09/13/2001 #1051 - Countywide News CQ Expense - 252.38 08/20/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 162.00 09/13/2001 #1052 - Edmond Sun CQ Printing - 1,134.84 08/21/2001 Credit Card Processing IC Credit Card Charges 25.00 09/28/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 22.40 08/21/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 74.00 09/28/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 50.74 08/21/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 730.00 #10xx = Check Number 08/21/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 25.00 08/22/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 15.00 Opening Date: 8/01/2001 Ending Date: 9/31/2001 08/22/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 705.00 Opening Balance: $2,245.81 Ending Balance: $4,140.81 08/22/2001 Membership Processing Membership Processing 336.00 Revenue above expenditures for above reporting period: 1,895.00 08/22/2001 Credit Card Processing IC Credit Card Charges 45.00 08/22/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 619.00 08/23/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 15.00 08/23/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 275.00 08/24/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 58.00 08/24/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 600.00 STARFLEET Scholarship Account: 08/24/2001 Credit Card Processing IC Credit Card Charges 55.00 Beginning Date: 8/01/2001 Ending Date: 9/30/2001 08/24/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 Beginning Balance: $1,555.34 Ending Balance: $3,741.64 08/24/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 08/24/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 16.00 Deposits/Credits: $2,186.63 (Pie in the Face Fundraiser) 08/24/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 16.00 08/27/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 106.00 Donations to the Scholarship Fund can be sent to: 08/27/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check - 23.00 08/27/2001 First Virginia Bank Returned Check Fee - 5.00 STARFLEET Scholarship Fund 08/30/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 15.00 c/o Sue Hampton 08/30/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 190.00 116 Creston St. 08/30/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 372.00 08/31/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 15.00 Greensboro, NC 27406 08/31/2001 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 18.48 08/31/2001 Credit Card Processing Credit Card Processing 689.46 Alternately, you can send funds to the SFI Treasurer directly. Please make 08/31/2001 Paypal.com Deposit Membership Processing 50.86 sure to make donations payable to: STARFLEET Scholarship Fund
STARFLEET Academy Account – Checking: STARFLEET Academy Account – Savings: Beginning Date: 6/30/2001 Beginning Date: 7/1/2001 Beginning Balance: $2,491.80 Beginning Balance: $1,311.01 Deposits/Credits: $598.80 - Tuitions Ending Date: 8/31/2001 Ending Balance: $1,314.11 Checks/Debits: The Academy Savings account received interest in the amount of $3.10 and has $63.17 - Director Reimbursements yielded $14.20 in the year to date. $26.92 - Shipping of Red Squadron Certifi cates $18.48 - Academy Away Team Copies If you have any questions, you can reach me via email at treasurer@sfi .org or: Ending Date: 8/31/2001 Tammy Willcox Ending Balance: $2,956.18 4121 Stillwood Court Virginia Beach, VA 23456
PAGE 8 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 and he reluctantly agreed to accept my resignation. But that doesn’t mean I’m going away.
I’ll be staying around and helping Les in any way I can. I plan on assisting the new VCS, Mike Malotte, not only with the transition, but also with anything that he needs from me. Les and Mike have already warned me that they have my cell-phone number on speed-dial. I may not be the VCS anymore, but I’ll Greetings from the offi ce of the retired future, I certainly wouldn’t object if New Jersey. To date she still hasn’t been still be an active member of STARFLEET Vice-Commander! they felt that I should step down and allowed to return to her apartment, -- and I plan on enjoying next year’s let someone else take my place. Their and she has been so traumatized by International Conference in San Jose even Yes, you’ve read that right, if you hadn’t response was extremely understanding her experience that she’s seriously more, since I won’t have any meetings I’ll already heard. After a lot of deliberation, and supportive, and so I’ve stayed on. talking about taking early retirement and be “required” to attend. After fi ve years and discussions with Les, I’ve decided moving to Indiana to be with her family on the Executive Committee, I’m not sure that the time has come for me to step But things unfortunately haven’t gotten -- which means guess who’s going to be I remember what that’s like. down from the post of Vice-Commander, better. Sven and my housing-related taking on her responsibilities in addition STARFLEET. pressures should have been released to his own? It’s been a good run, and I’d like to when we closed on our new apartment thank everyone for the love and support It wasn’t an easy decision, and there’s no -- but the closing was fi nally scheduled So if anything, I’ve got less time to you’ve given me all these years. I want one to “blame” for it -- it’s just that the for the morning of Tuesday, September dedicate to STARFLEET, rather than to express my gratitude to everyone I’ve combination of circumstances in my life, 11th, and while Sven and I were uptown more. And Les needs and deserves a served with on the various incarnations and the needs of SFI, have made this the at the closing location and not at our Vice-Commander who can do more. He of the Executive Committee -- since best decision for all involved. It wasn’t a offi ces near the World Trade Center when has a new job with greater responsibility, I’m the last member of the original hasty decision, either... the disaster struck, the bank’s attorneys and a wife and new son who deserve Smith/Freas EC to retire. My best wishes had not yet left their (even closer) offi ces more of his time, and the Vice- and promise of support and help to Several month ago - before the IC, before and were instead involved in evacuating Commander should be someone who those that carry on the work of running Zachary was born - I realized that the them. Needless to say, the closing is able to take some of the load off of STARFLEET. encroaching demands of the “outside” was adjourned, and has tentatively his shoulders, not someone who has too world were severely limiting the been rescheduled for the beginning of much to juggle himself. You’ve all been so great. Thanks! amount of time I could dedicate to October. my STARFLEET duties, and that I was I can’t be that person, and it’s not fair And even though I’m giving up the titles, furthermore becoming burnt out. I spoke My work-related pressures were for me to pretend that I can. It’s not I still remain to my fellow EC members, and told them supposed to be relieved with the addition fair to Les, it’s not fair to myself, it’s that I felt that I wasn’t carrying my fair of new staff to my offi ce -- but that new not fair to the other members of the In service to the Fleet, share of the responsibilities, and that staff were never hired, and with the Executive Committe, and it’s not fair to while I wasn’t asking to be relieved of city in crisis, their hiring may never be STARFLEET. my duties and hoped that circumstances approved by City Hall. In addition, my would improve and I’d be able to commit immediate boss lived in Battery Park So it’s time to step down. Les and I more time to STARFLEET in the near City, and was evacuated by tugboat to talked about it a lot over several days,
I for one am sad to see Gordon again, and I encourage you to thank Goldberg resign as VCS. He was of him for his service. the highest caliber of offi cers. AN OPEN LETTER TO STARFLEET As I sit here trying to write an As only a few of you know, when By Fleet Captain JC Cohen • Regional Coordinator, Region 7 adequate thank you to Gord, I am I was assembling my team of discussing our feelings towards advisors for my run for R7RC, I said that he was waiting his turn to speak, that I brought to him- personal or him with others who knew him and “there are only two people I won’t as so many people in this world do... I FLEET, and he’d check on that same worked with him. The testimonials run against.” One was Gordon mean he was listening. And when he problem later, making sure it had been come from all over FLEET... one said Goldberg. If he wanted it, there spoke, what he said mattered. completely resolved. He’s fun to hang “Gord believed in STARFLEET. would have been no question he out with at a conference or convention. was the best man for the job, and I Additionally, he displayed a passion And he’s always maintained a driving He did his best to protect the would have happily supported his for the job I have rarely seen in any passion, indeed, he can’t let go of it, organization as a whole and to look campaign. member of FLEET. He had a fi rm grasp because he has offered to continue out for his fellow fl eet members”, of what the EC and AB could and could to help FLEET even now that he has and another said “Gordan has given Luckily for me, unluckily for not do, and did his best to ensure that stepped down. heart and soul to this organization. FLEET, Gord is a busy man and so people remained in their respective He helped save it when it was I got to run, and he got to remain sandboxes. He may not have been a Thank you, Gord, for giving years near the end. We all owe him a in offi ce as long as he could, but in Constitutional Scholar, but he knew of your life to this organization. It huge thanks”, and perhaps it was the end, the pressures of real life how the system worked and, more hasn’t always been easy or fun, but summed up best of all with “He became too much. importantly, had beliefs about WHY you did it anyway, making sure that done good.” it should work. the organization existed to make it One of my first memories of easy and fun for others. Now it is your I have confi dence in the offi cers who Gordon... though I probably met the Since then, he has proven to me... turn to reap the benefi ts of the hard will be filling Gord’s shoes, and man before this… was the EC/AB although he didn’t have to… that not behind the scenes work, and everyone admire Gord for knowing when it meeting at the IC in Charlotte back only did he have the fine qualities knows you deserve the time off. At is time to stand aside, but still, I in 1999. Gord was listening to what described above, he was a good person. some point, since Gordon is remaining and many others are sad to see him was being debated. I don’t mean He’d help me out with a problem active in FLEET, you will see him go.
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 9 10th. If, after the 10th, a chapter fails to report they may be placed on the Failed to Report List. If three reports in a row are missed your chapter may be decommissioned and/or the Commanding Offi cer relieved of duty. If a chapter makes a habit of missing a couple of MSRs then catching up, the chapter will be treated as if three in a row have been missed.
Getting your MSR to STARFLEET Operations is easier than ever with three In the last issue of the CQ I announced within 30 days of any CO or XO change; consulting with him I am going to continue methods to choose from. You can use a change would be forthcoming to the to enforce it. This policy is that ALL CO’s the Online MSR Reporting form at: http:// Chapter Assistance Program. After looking E.) ALL chapters must fi le a Monthly Status must have a regular mailing address not a www.sfi .org/ops/msr.html or email it to: long at the program and making some Report each month. These MSR’s are due P.O. Box where they live and receive mail. MSRReports@sfi .org. U.S. Mail goes to: changes then deciding on who might be the by the 5th of each month. Between the 6th Your chapter address can be a P.O. Box best person to take it over I have chosen an and the 10th MSR’s are consider late. After but not the CO’s home. If, like Carolyn Mark A. Vinson old friend and someone who, like me, is not the 10th your chapter will be considered to Donner and the Jurassic, your town is so 1047 Cottonwood Trl. willing to let any chapter just decommission have failed to report. small and/or does not deliver mail to your Benbrook, TX. 76126. or be decommissioned without trying everything possible to keep it alive. That If you email directly please download person is Capt. Marian L. Murphy. MSR REPORTING – OPERATIONS BY THE NUMBERS: JULY - AUGUST the email form from our website (http:// www.sfi.org/ops/msr.txt). Do not send It is the goal of the Chapter assistance July 2001 MSR Reporting: attachments. Just cut and paste the form program to assist those chapters who, for R1 = 54 Chapters – 96.3% R6 = 4 Chapters – 100% R12 = 39 Chapters – 92.3% into the body of an email and fi ll it out. whatever reason, have fallen below 10 R2 = 27 Chapters – 100% R7 = 30 Chapters – 97.0% R13 = 4 Chapters – 100% members for more than thirty days. She R3 = 19 Chapters – 100% R9 = 2 Chapters – 100% R15 = 11 Chapters – 100% Chapters are also required to send MSR’s to will make sure that these “temporarily’ R4 = 17 Chapters – 100% R10 = 5 Chapters – 100% R17 = 9 Chapters – 100% their respective Regional Coordinator and below strength chapters do not fall through R5 = 14 Chapters – 100% R11 = 1 Chapter – 100% any other Regional Offi ce necessary. the cracks. She will be sending a letter TOTAL = 236 Chapters 230 Reported = 97.5% shortly to all chapters introducing herself Chapters are also required to send a copy and the revamped program. August 2001 MSR Reporting: of their MSR to [email protected] if they R1 = 54 Chapters – 94.4% R6 = 5 Chapters – 100% R12 = 38 Chapters – 89.4% are a Correspondence Chapter and to Please remember the following Rules and R2 = 28 Chapters – 96.4% R7 = 30 Chapters – 96.6% R13 = 4 Chapters – 100% [email protected] if they are an Regulations (as set forth in the constitution) R3 = 19 Chapters – 100% R9 = 2 Chapters – 100% R15 = 12 Chapters – 100% Armed Services Chapter. If a chapter wants apply to ALL chapters in STARFLEET: R4 = 17 Chapters – 82.3% R10 = 5 Chapters – 100% R17 = 9 Chapters – 100% their MSR to go to the Chapter Summary R5 = 14 Chapters – 100% R11 = 1 Chapter – 100% Department of the Communiqué it needs A.) All CO’s and XO’s must be members TOTAL = 238 Chapters 228 Reported = 96% to be sent to cqsummaries@sfi .org or U.S. in good standing of STARFLEET during mail it to: their entire tenure; I want to thank those chapters, who place of residence then I will need a letter Dixie Jack B.) All Chapters must maintain a minimum report on time, understand the minimum certifying this. No forwarding orders can 8606 King George Rd. of 10 STARFLEET members in good 10 member rule and the Command be attached to this address either. The Evansville, IN 47725 standing AT ALL TIMES (this can include Qualification rule. However there are a reason for this policy is that there have been the CO and XO); number of chapters that have not been in reports of CO’s living in one region and In July only six chapters Failed to Report compliance with one or more of these rules starting a chapter and running a chapter but ten did not report in August. Eleven C.) All CO’s and XO’s in SFI must be OTS & for far too long. It has been my policy to in a different region. This is against the regions had 100% reporting in July OCC qualifi ed before they take command. willingly give each chapter a reasonable SFI constitution that states the CO must but only nine in August. It seems that However I am willing to give 90 days amount of time to correct their issues but be residents of the same region in which either there are periodic failures in the of them being selected or elected. But anything more than 90 days (which is 25% their chapter is. Any chapter wherein the MSRReports@sfi .org address and/or my after that time frame the chapter may of a calendar year) is too much. These CO does not reside in the Region in which ISP. So, if you get an email from me be put on standby for 30 days pending chapters will be receiving a letter from me their chapter is will be handled on a case- saying I have not received your MSR it decommissioning and/or the new CO/XO detailing what is required of them if they by-case basis. All CO’s using a P.O. Box means simply that -- I have not received it. relieved of duty if they do not fulfi ll their want to maintain their chapter charter and are hereby requested to start using their Remember that I read each and every MSR requirements; how long they have to do it. physical mailing address in all upcoming and help where I can. MSR’s. D.) ALL chapters must fi le their Change of Another issue is the chapter CO’s mailing Command Forms (along with copies of the address. Les Rickard started this policy MSR’s are due by the 5th of each month CO and XO OTS and OCC certs attached) when he was Chief of Operations and after and considered late from the 6th to the CHAPTER CHANGES IN COMMAND AND COMMISSIONINGS – JULY/AUGUST 2001
The Operations department has Commissioned THREE chapter since The Operations department has processed FIVE Changes of Command Aug. 01, 2001. since Aug. 01, 2001 Region 1: Region 17: Region 1: Region 13: USS Nebula, NCC-61800 USS Anasazi, NCC-62001 USS Columbus, NCC-72401 USS Banting, NCC-17220 CO: Captain Gary Davis CO: Captain Earl Beighly New CO: Carol Ford New CO: Bernard Guignard XO: Commander Dennis Cross XO: Lt. Cmdr. John Roberts New XO: Harry J. Grimm New XO: Neil Arnold
Region 2: USS Kitty Hawk, NCC-1659 Region 17 USS Parallax, NCC-74657 New XO: Larry Piscke USS Stormbringer, NCC-74213 CO: Captain Thomas Donohoe New CO: Jonathan Simmons XO: Lt. Cmdr. Lorrie Nelson Region 2: New XO: Dave Pitts USS Drakenfi re, NCC-71822 New XO: Chrystal M. Ware
PAGE 10 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 To close, this is my last article as Chief of Communications. As you’ve read in Gord’s article, he has resigned as Vice Commander, STARFLEET. While I’m sure this was not an easy choice, I commend Gord for both the job he did and the wisdom to know when it was time to step down. Gord, you’ll defi nitely be missed on the EC and I wish you all the best. On the 22nd of September, I was appointed as Gord’s replacement. This obviously created an opening for the Chief of Greetings and welcome to CQ #107! As will happen. Fortunately, those don’t cost Obviously, things happen to even the Communications and I’m happy to say usual, the CQ staff has done an outstanding us the extra $0.60 each - just the cost to best made plans so if you think Computer that Greg Trotter, former Vice Chief of job. Kudos to all of them! I’ve got a few replace it. Operations should have gotten the address Communications, has taken on the job. things to cover this issue so, on with the change, please e-mail me and we’ll see Below are a few words from Greg: news… So, in order to try and prevent some of the what’s up. I’ll take those on a case-by-case needless costs to Fleet, the Communications basis. “First off is contact information... just continue In the never-ending quest to improve Department is enacting a new policy, to use the comm@sfi .org address. If you have both the cost and effi ciency of this offi ce, starting with issue #108. If you move and None of this is being done to be cruel, keep a need to snail-mail something to me, the there has been another policy change for do not inform CompOps and we get a label folks from being informed or to “punish” address is: remailed CQs. On the 20th of September, I from the Post Offi ce informing us of your anyone for problems with getting mail. had 71 returns from the post offi ce on my new address, you will need to pay for the But, with the cost of postage rising on a Greg Trotter desk. Thirty-two of them were returned postage/envelope to send you the missing yearly basis or better lately (it seems that 2733 N. 65th Terrace with the corrected address on them. You CQ. Rather than deal with change, I’m way, anyway!), something must be done Kansas City, KS 66104 see, while the post offi ce will inform us of calling it $2 per issue. to keep the extraneous costs to Fleet down. a new address, they will not forward the These costs are not factored in to your Now to talk about staff... I’d like to welcome CQs on. Instead, they tear off part of the To inform CompOps of your new address, membership. If Fleet can’t cover the bills Joan E. Pierce as the new Vice-Chief front cover (and throw away the rest of it), just send an email to compopshelp@sfi .org. due to extra costs such as these, that could of Communications for the STARFLEET put a sticker on it with the new address, and This will get to the proper folks who make lead to a rate hike. And I know I want that Helpdesk. Joan is the heart and soul of the send it to the Chief of Communications. the changes that impact the CQ labels. If about as much as the rest of ya do :) Helpdesk team, and I am excited that she’s Folks, we need to know about these address you cc that email to helpdesk@sfi .org , it agreed to take lead on the program! changes! can put it in the CQ queue to be checked Working together, we can eliminate a good against any labels we may have received percentage of this - send this email to any Also, Dixie Jack has agreed to be my Senior Vice Each one of those costs Fleet $0.60 each. from your previous address. list you are on and get the word out. Bring Chief. Dixie is the Vice-Chief for Publications. That comes up to $42.60 for the last two it up at your next ship function or meeting. Dixie’s knowledge will come in very handy issues. It takes an average of $1.25 to remail Another action that is taking place now is Pass it on in your newsletters. If you when a meteor falls on me and she has to answer each issue - for those 71, that will cost Fleet in cooperation with CompOps. I currently know someone has moved, send an my email.
First off, I’d like to add my thanks to Gord contact. Email will not be affected, other for an awesome job. Through everything than a short down time as we move the the last almost 5 years has brought Fleet, VICE-COMMANDER, STARFLEET TRANSITION systems. Here is my updated contact he has been constant source of solid info: advice and counsel. In the time I’ve By Lieutenant General Michael Malotte • Vice-Commander, STARFLEET worked with him on the EC, he’s been an Michael Malotte invaluable source of information. Gord, For my fi rst order of business, I’ll be charge. I’ll update everyone with progress 3212 Mark Circle, you will be missed on the EC and I, for filling both the International Charities reports, as I know them. The remaining Independence, MO 64055 one, am glad you’re sticking around… Coordinator position and the Director of the department under VCS is the Diplomatic I’ve already added your number in my Fleet Division Chief Program. Currently, Corps. I’ve been in contact with Kyle Wolf, Email: [email protected] or auto-dial :) I’m overseeing both departments. I’ve the Director of the Diplomatic Corps and vcs@sfi .org received responses back from most of the he tells me things are going great there. Second, I’d like to thank Les and the rest Charities Departments and will head in I’ve received a full report from him and ICQ - 1479736 of the EC for their faith in me. It’s been a the proper direction once I hear from all things are looking good there. IRC Nick - MikeM privilege working with them and I look of them. forward to continuing that in my new The only other thing to report at this time Phone - 816-309-6321 role. Speaking of the EC, congrats and As far as the FDC is concerned, this will be is that I’m going to be moving around welcome to Greg Trotter, my successor. a longer process. I’m collecting information the end of the year. My new contact info Finally, I’d like to take a minute and It’s gonna be a blast working with you from all of the division heads to see at is below and should be official around thank one of the greatest staffs I’ve had on the EC. what point each sits. The basic direction of the first of December. US mail will be the privilege to serve with. It’s been a the program is being looked at to try and no problem as I can receive mail at both blast working with all of you and I know Next, I’m pleased to announce that Carl determine how this program can best serve my present address and the future one each of you will continue to do as good Johnson has accepted the offer to be my Fleet and its members. You see, I believe now. My present phone number will be a job for Greg. Chief of Staff. I’ve already been in contact this program has the potential to be an disconnected at the end of the year and I with most of those under the offi ce of unparalleled source of information for both will be using the cell phone only. This is That about wraps it up for me this go VCS and have gotten a status/staffi ng chapters and Regions and one of the keys actually the best way to reach me anyway ‘round. As always, if you have any report from each. to its success is going to be the person in and is already my primary source for questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 11 We also have a staffi ng announcement, from over in the Department of Technical Services. I am very pleased to announce that, after several months of searching, we now have our schematics artist. So, please welcome FCAPT John T. Burt to the staff. His job will be to create basic engineering schematics, both to adapt designs we already have and to help visualize new ones. Greetings, everyone! It’s an odd time again, we will have a new chapter in a number of people. But what happened Congrats, John, and welcome aboard! to be writing this sort of column. On saga that says that Humanity is okay, in that room was electric, as we all the one hand, America is at war, a that we can overcome the instinct to just started talking, and sharing ideas, John can be reached at: different kind of war than ever before. violence and killing, and that we can both ShOC staffers and audience, and It will take resolve, and focus, and face the challenges of learning what’s within minutes, there was energy John T. Burt determination to win, but win we out there, as well as what’s inside us, fl owing through that room. It felt like 2201 Drew Ave must, and win we shall, if we can hold on the greatest journey of them all. a connection had been made, with as Turlock, CA 95382 together as a nation. I am pleased The themes really are timeless, and the much contribution coming from the E-mail: [email protected] that STARFLEET, thus far, has held lessons clear. We must, even in the face folks who’d come to “learn” as the together quite well. That’s encouraging. of adversity, never forget them. ones who’d come to “teach”. Really, I’m preparing to work with John on a We stand together with all the citizens we all taught, and we all learned, and few designs already, and he’ll be able of all the nations of the free world Meanwhile, ShOC is progressing well, it turned out to be a great panel. If we to set reasonable timetables for how in saying that the sort of cowardly, with new projects and new ideas can all share in that mutual teaching quickly work can be done. Folks, one violent behavior we witnessed (and in coming forth. By the time this issue of and mutual learning experience in all thing: Don’t ask him for something some cases, experienced horrifyingly the Communiqué reaches you, we hope we do, we’ll come out way ahead. The and expect it done overnight. To do first-hand) on 11 September cannot to have a brochure and fl yer completed key, though, is without Team ShOC this sort of thing well takes a bit of and must not be tolerated. and ready for all the regions to use to tie working together, it couldn’t have time, so be sure to work with him and your recruiting efforts to the resources happened, and it made me very happy give him the time he needs to deliver On the other hand, we are (as I write of this department for chapter building. and grateful to be part of that team. quality work. Okay? Thanks! this) just days away from the premiere Things ran a little bit slower than I’d of a new Star Trek series, one that hoped, so they’re not quite ready for By the way, just a reminder to all Finally, another DTS question: I have promises to at least be trying to return me to offi cially announce them here, you shuttle groups and RCs and been approached by a couple of to some of the basics of Star Trek, an but they’ll be done soon. Our next staffs… Don’t forget to work with your individuals who have suggested that exploration-oriented series with an eye project is going to be a PowerPoint Regional Shuttle Ops Officers. They the current role of ASDB - that of toward telling stories about finding presentation, designed to go onto a are an important part of the team, consultant and information provider - out things we haven’t learned before. CD-ROM, that will walk prospective helping ShOC and the regions to work is too…err…passive. They have asked I dunno about all of you, but I’m new chapters through the process together, for the betterment of the me about shifting ASDB back to a more psyched. [Grin] of either shuttlecrafting or going Fleet. Thanks! active role in the review and design through the Existing fan Club Program, process for fictional ships/stations There are those who say that the whichever is appropriate. The ideas for Okay, enough soapboxing for today. used for chapters. I have given this themes and ideas that Star Trek this have begun fl ying, and the basic
Sandy took a brief vacation from Membership Processing to attend Watkins Glen Weekend 2001, but will be back in gear before you read this, catching up on the online membership applications and getting packets out.
BEWARE THE OWLS Keep an eye out for other goings-on in As you may already be aware, at that Teri Smith shipped to the Pacifi c for viewing or printing. Text and RTF Membership Processing and the rest the beginning of September, Don Northwest in December has now versions of the form will be online of Computer Operations in the coming Willits stepped down as Vice Chief wended its way back to a location not by the time you read this, along with weeks and months. Once Sandy gets of Computer Operations in charge of that far from her house. updated information on the web. We things settled in Maryland, we’ve got Membership Processing. He and Chris encourage members and chapters to other schemes in the works! Wallace, who’s been working with Don WHERE TO SEND MEMBERSHIP print copies of these forms, showing since the beginning of the year (and APPLICATIONS: the new PO box address in Maryland, Among the plans is to resume before that), got everything caught The new address for STARFLEET and distribute them widely. development of instant processing up to the beginning of the month, Membership Processing is: of online credit card transactions, and they leave us in excellent shape My thanks to Sandy and his incoming so members won’t have to wonder to transition to a new Membership SFI Membership Processing team for accepting these challenges, whether their payments have been Processing team. Post Offi ce Box 460 and my thanks to Don Willits and Chris successful, and Membership Processing Gaithersburg, MD 20884-0460 Wallace, the outgoing Membership won’t have to chase down payments I am pleased to announce that Fleet Processing team, and the folks who’ve when transactions go bad. Captain Sandy Berenberg, who had Please spread the word to everyone helped them out this year, for their offered earlier this year to help out in in your chapter, and make sure any enormous effort to date. Best wishes to all for a healthy fall. Membership Processing, has agreed membership forms you’re handing out I’ll hope to see many of you at the to take on the management role for at chapter events are current. The new PROCESSING STATUS upcoming Region 7 Conference in King that ongoing task. Sandy is our new STARFLEET membership application, Because Don and Chris got so well of Prussia, PA, and the Region 7 dual- Vice Chief of Computer Operations for renewals and new memberships, caught up, Sandy was able to return to location holiday party at the USMA in charge of Membership Processing, is now available online: http:// processing memberships while staying and USNA campuses in West Point and he will be working with a corps of join.sfi .org/Member0109.pdf within the 6-8-week membership and Annapolis, respectively! volunteers near him in Maryland. processing target turnaround time. That PDF requires the free Adobe As of this writing, Sandy has already Amusingly enough, this means the Acrobat Reader available from http:// processed over a hundred new and archive of membership applications www.adobe.com/ renewing memberships, and will soon
As usual, the treasury department credit cards for voucher purchases has been hopping. You’ll notice that over 5 credits. Vouchers can still be there are some differences in the FROM THE STARFLEET TREASURER purchased via mail by sending me a fi gures section of the report; I have check or money order made payable managed to manipulate Microsoft By Commodore Tammy Willcox • STARFLEET Treasurer to STARFLEET to the address below. Money to where I could copy the Voucher cost is equivalent to the data directly out of the report section the secure online site, or with an resolved. In addition, if you are a chapter number of credits you want to instead of retyping it like I’ve been international money order as these CO or XO, this places your chapter in purchase. (One credit = $1.00, Five doing all year. You will continue to will not generate any fees. If you jeopardy, as it is a requirement that these credits = $5.00) see reports in this manner, as it is are unsure as to whether or not officers have ACTIVE memberships. much easier and more accurate for your check or money order can be Please make sure that when you send As usual, I am always available for me to copy the data versus retyping deposited, please contact me and in a check that you have the funds questions, so please feel free to contact it. If you have any difficulties in give me the info about your check available in your account until the check me at any time. You can reach me understanding the new format, please or money order and I will contact clears. via email at treasurer@sfi .org. My let me know and I’ll be more than our bank and we’ll determine how mailing address is: happy to assist. On a personal note, to proceed. SCHOLARSHIP FUND: I’m back in school now, and still Donations to the STARFLEET Tammy Willcox attending physical therapy following RETURNED/BOUNCED CHECKS: Scholarship Fund can either be sent to 4121 Stillwood Court my surgery, so my turn around time We are having several checks returned the Scholarship Director, Sue Hampton, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 might be a bit slower than usual. either for insuffi cient funds or due or to me. Please make sure to make to the check or money order unable donations payable to: STARFLEET When renewing your memberships, INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS: to be deposited through the Federal Scholarship Fund please make checks payable to As I reported in the previous couple Reserve. Every time a check or money STARFLEET and do not write on of CQs, some international checks order is returned, STARFLEET is VOUCHERS: the back of the checks, “For Deposit will be returned to us unable to charged $5.00. If you have a returned Please note that voucher purchases now Only.” I have a stamp that I use for be deposited through the Federal or bounced check, your STARFLEET take place through the Treasurer’s offi ce. that. Please remember that when Reserve, or they cost us $5.00 each to membership will be placed on hold Vouchers are available in one-credit you are making donations to the deposit as they cannot go through until you have repaid the original certifi cates and fi ve-credits certifi cates. scholarship fund, the check should the federal reserve bank to be cashed check/money order amount and We are in the process of getting a secure be made payable to “STARFLEET and must go through a collection the $5.00 fee. You will no longer online site for vouchers to be purchased Scholarship Fund”. agency to be cashed. If you are an receive the CQ, be eligible to with credit cards. Once this has been international member, please try to attend STARFLEET academy, or be completed, we’ll announce it, but please That’s all for now and I’ll see you in renew either via credit card through promoted until the issue has been remember that we will only accept the next publication! THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 13 alone. Wherever it is we stand today, I feel a tremendous pride in being a citizen of the United States of America. President Bush reacted swiftly and accurately. His words promised us a reckoning with those responsible. As he said, he’s “a loveable guy” but he has a job to do... and he will do it. We will do it.
Some of you may feel that I, and “More than a month since the attacks. We bought every U.S. fl ag we could New Yorkers were played, I felt pride other Academy staff are insensitive Where do we stand?” lay our hands on... and we put them in their resolve. Watching Firefi ghters because we continue offering our on our homes, our cars, our businesses raise the Stars and Stripes amidst soot courses during this trying time. Are I wrote these words as the news and our clothing. Sure, “they” may and ashes, brought tears to my eyes. we? I think not. coverage of the attacks against burn our fl ag, but a burned fl ag is no So many of New York’s Finest won’t American were playing out, wondering less symbolic of our nation, because its be going home. On the recommendation of our what the state of our affairs would be tatters and burns show the greatness country’s leaders, we’re getting on when the words appear here today. it represents. I learned that the plane that hit with our lives. We’re back at work. The death toll has risen to over 6,000 the Pentagon was probably intended We’re sending out course packets, innocent men, women and children. Is We have been rocked to our very roots. for the White House, and that the scoring exams, and presenting new the United States at war? Do we have How dare someone step over the line passengers on the plane that crashed Schools. None of us will ever be quite the perpetrators in hand? to attack us where we live. Like most, I in Pennsylvania fought with the the same as we were before September have stayed glued to the television. hijackers. 11, 2001, but we’re still here for you. Unlike any other time in U.S. history Within these pages, you’ll fi nd several since Pearl Harbor, madmen killed I fl ipped channels at one point to listen They knew they were going to die, and articles by Academy personnel as people and destroyed property in our to the PBS broadcast of England’s BBC they turned their deaths into something well as the current list of STARFLEET own cities. All across our great nation, coverage. The compassion of the British meaningful. When I watched Mr. Academy graduates. I invite you to government offi ces closed and planes journalists touched me. When I learned Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, check ‘em out. were grounded. Businesses sent people that Queen Elizabeth requested that tearfully talk about the 700 families home to be with their families. But the Star Spangled Banner be played at from his fi rm, which were destroyed, I Come join us at the Academy. Our we didn’t cower behind darkened the changing of the guard... and that cried along with him. doors are always open. windows. We gathered at our chosen she sang the words to our National places of worship. We clamored to give Anthem, I understood why she is loved When I saw the thousands of tributes blood or help in any way we could. as she is. When clips of interviewed from other countries, I knew we are not COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS BACK AT 100% By FCapt. Kimberly Brooks • College of Communications Greetings to one and all from the • Basic Web Design Now the question you’re asking is like to take on of our courses, College of Communications. Boy, “Why is it a good idea to take these please feel free to contact one of our has it ever been a busy season What’s entailed in these courses? We’re courses?” The fi rst and most important directors. for the Directors of SFA’s College very glad that you asked that question. thing is to have fun and enjoy yourself. of Communications. As some will The Newsletter Design course is pretty That’s part of the function of almost U.S. (Main) Campus recall, we’ve recently had a change self-explanatory - how to design a every Academy course! C/O: Kimberly Brooks in our U.S. Director from Michael newsletter for your chapter or region. 420 Monte Vista Dr. Anderson to Kimberly Brooks. This course was originally designed The second would be if you are a Kingsport, TN 37660 for those who physically layout and Communication’s Officer for your United States of America Since then, the Directors of the create newsletters without the use chapter. The Newsletter Design and coc@sfi .org College of Communications have of a computer, but does allow for Basic Web Design course may help you been working on creating electronic students to create their newsletters to build a solid foundation to get news Canadian Campus versions of the College of electronically and submit them for and info out to both your members and C/O: Dave Blaser Communications handbooks for all grading via E-Mail. to potential members alike. 74072-260 Guelph St. three of our courses, and we are Georgetown, ON L7G 5L1 very happy to announce that we’ve The Interspecies Communications And fi nally, everyone can benefi t from Canada completed that task, and are ready course will help you to learn more a good understanding of the non- [email protected] to make the courses available to all about non-verbal communication - verbal ways that we communicate STARFLEET Members throughout body language. The words we use are with each other. You can learn to Australian Campus the world. only half of how we communicate with “read” how people are feeling, and C/O: Alan Yates each other. The other half is how we that’s an important thing when you’re P.O. Box 103 I can hear some of you now saying present it - body and eye language. interacting with others. If you’re at Harbord, NSW 2096 “All three courses?” Yes folks, you a membership drive, understanding Australia read that right - the College of And finally, the Basic Web Design body language and eye contact can [email protected] Communications has three courses course will help the novice Internet help you to effectively get your available for students. Those courses user to develop their own web page message out to potential members. Any one of our directors would include: for themselves or for their chapter. It be more than happy to answer covers some of the basics of HTML So, have we piqued your interest in the whatever questions you have, or • Newsletter Design (HyperText Markup Language - the College of Communications? If you’d help you with taking any of the • Interspecies Communications language of the World Wide Web.) like some more information, or would courses.
PAGE 14 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 Hello, and welcome to STARFLEET room, for those who wish to Academy. I’ll be your tour guide pursue their education farther and today. My name is Izod Ze Gorn. TOUR THE NEW SFA GORN ACADEMY CAMPUS! do a thesis. These students are You can call me Izod. My job is to By Izod Ze Gorn • SFA Gorn Academy encouraged to write about their own familiarize you with the new addition adventures with the Gorns. The best to STARFLEET Academy, called THE here. The tuition fee is only $1.00 plus rocky beginning. In addition to your of these stories will be included on GORN ACADEMY. 2 fi rst class postage stamps. You can textbook for the school, you might the website for others to enjoy as pay with checks, money orders, or want to reacquaint yourselves with the well. You’ll find a brief example If you’ll follow me please, we’re vouchers. Please make checks and videos from this period: ARENA from of this in the textbook/handbook. headed for that large green building money orders out to “STARFLEET the regular series and TIME TRAP from Taking all of the courses and writing at the end of the drive. This building Academy”, NOT to the school director. the animated series. If you can’t fi nd or a thesis will gain the student the was built by the Gorn engineers The $1.00 goes to pay for your main borrow a copy of them, don’t worry; Ph.D. of Gornology. who used various metal alloys textbook, called The Gorn Academy the information is in your textbook. from earth and other planets and Handbook. Of course we encourage you to use Now that room on the other side of special polymers mixed with a green the videos also, since it’s more fun the hallway that isn’t fi nished yet, is pigment from their home world. This Every student receives this booklet watching the actual events.
Here is an update on the Cadet has a couple of interesting courses courses available at the Cadet CADET ACADEMY UPDATE for both 6 - 12 year olds and 13 - 18 Academy. We have a new school year olds. It is on Paleontology. The listed. By Admiral Peg Pellerin • Dean, SFA Institue of Leadership course is $1.00 and two first class Learn about space flight in the History of Earth & the Federation up stamps. Now Open are: 20th Century. You’ll learn about to the launch of the Enterprise (One the highlights and defeats we’ve course) Early Space History and the Mercury Cadet Security School experienced in the space program. The Program are also open. Trek Trivia Nancy O’Shields, School Director course cost is $3.00 plus two fi rst-class History of the Enterprise (Three also goes along with this course. The 6225 Lycoming Rd. U.S. postage stamps. You will have courses) course is $1.00. Be sure to send a Montgomery, AL 36117 10 weeks to complete and return the (1) for original series SASE [email protected] test. (2) for Next Generation Cadet College of History First course $3.00 no SASE just fi ve Cadet Federation Studies History of Deep Space 9 (Two courses Deborah Butcher, Director stamps for postage, other courses Donna Stewart, School Director covering years 1 - 4) 3200 Grandview Dr., Lot 167 will depend on size of manual. First 990 One Mile Rd Simpsonville, SC 29680 course is Basic Security that range Fayetteville, AR 72704 History of Voyager (One course [email protected] on topics of rank and insignias to [email protected] covering years 1 & 2 of the series) safety at home and school. There will be questions about “real” Cadet Vulcan Academy of Science history and history of the “Star Trek” Cadet School on $1.00 tuition No SASE but send in Rebecca Self, School Director world. The course is $1.00 and three 20th Century Space Flight School two first class stamps. The cadet’s 4418 Willow Bend Rd. fi rst class stamps. Ben Redding, School Director knowledge will increase about the Star Decatur, AL 35603-5313 2917 Heritage Way Trek universe ---for entertainment. The [email protected] Please feel free to contact any of the Seveirville, TN 37876 courses are broken up in the following directors regarding their courses [email protected] manner: The Cadet Vulcan Academy presently if you have any questions.
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 15 As always, it gives me great pleasure to present the Graduating Class of STARFLEET Academy based on Directors’ Reports received from August 1, 2001 through September 30 2001. 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) INSTITUTE OF Peg Pellerin, Elizabeth Worth, Manon Lessard-Belanger , Jeroen Vantroyen - Directors James Cushing, Alan Yates, Jeroen Vantroyen, David Blaser - Directors LEADERSHIP Caroling Anderton Jerry Feador Peg Pellerin, Dean Cheryl Gunnett Janice Schweikert Amanda Griffi n Gary Blessing James Wilson Gene Adams Melissa L. Cawein Shayne Cohen Marie Anderson Tina Rideout Jason Ellmer James Nelson Maria Perez April McQueen Thomas Guertin Vernon J. Ueller Mary Stacks Johathan Madon Kimberly Sussman Michael G. Butwinnick Amy Rether Gail V. Daniels Joshua Rosen Joseph Burrell Lorelei Mather Fred Brown Dino Gravito Christopher Obanion Guy Glandford James Wilson Michael Rafferty Tina M. Eastridge Jeff Davis Mary B. Roy Diana Dungan Anselmo Melo Pamela Lieber James Cecil
College of Alien History & School of Treknology (SOT) College of Mythological Studies (COMS) INSTITUTE OF Culture (CAHC) Alice C. Strange; A. Jean Smith, Directors Wayne L. Killough, Jr., Director ARTS David Peifer, Director Sherry Anne Newell, Kurt Roithinger * Kristie Schultz Dean Melissa Lillie * Darlene Harper (3) * * * School of Cultural Anthropology Melinda Harper (2) * Sherry Anne Newell, Director Culinary School (BURPS) Richard Passmore * William Skinner, Director, Kevin King, Assistant Eddie Milbrandt *
College of Federation Studies Patty Lewis College of History (COH) Anna M. Feador Deborah Butcher, Director Anne Bellenger, Director
George Parker Sherri Huff *
School of Strategy & Tactics (SOST) Vessel Readiness Certifi cation Program INSTITUTE OF Cadet Security School (CSS) Nancy J. O’Shields, Director Sanford Berenberg, Director Carol Thompson, Director MILITARY Robert Ponson * STUDIES Michael Barnhill (2) * These ships have certifi ed departments and/or earned Greg Staylor, Dean Scott Akers (2) their Vessel Readiness Certifi cate: USS Alaric (1) College of Survival Studies (CSS) College of Starship Operations USS Anasazi - VRC Awarded Carol Thompson, Director James W. Lee, Director USS Keheyr (1)
Darren Carter Thomas N. Donohoe (3)
INSTITUTE OF College of Medicine (SACOM) School of Engineering (SOE) Vulcan Academy of Science (VAS) TECHNOLOGY Wayne Killough, Director Capt. Brian W. Dougherty, Director Adm. Marlene J. Miler, Director Sharon Ann Clark, Sean Meyer (4) * Cathy Edgington (2) * John McCarter Eddie Milbrandt, Jr (2) Dean Melissa Cawein Sharon Russell (2) Susan Goodwin Tom Ferguson (2) * Cindy Prindle John McCarter () Charles “Bud” Cullum (2) * * Raymond Johnson (4) * Ray Gale (3) * Abe Smitth George Parker (9) * Paula Kesler Matt Jolley Alice Strange * (Completed All VAS Courses) Denise Wolff * Paula Carberry *
PAGE 16 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 BUY A STAR FOR FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL YOUR ROSTER! Brigadier General Robb Jackson • Inspector General, STARFLEET By BGR. Dennis Rayburn The call to action came out very shortly Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five after the terrible events of September 11, 2001 and the Chaplains/Counselors Department of STARFLEET wants to Greetings and felicitations from the Lord and Shuttles of the Region elect via popular do its part also. Thus, today, we are High Inquisitor’s… er, the Inspector election or confi rm via votes of confi dence their All eligible COs of a region, be they the CO of pleased to announce our sponsorship General’s Offi ce. Regional Coordinators to a two-year term, a ship or a shuttle, are allowed to participate of an auction to raise funds for the in accordance with the current guidelines as in the VOC.” American Red Cross in their efforts to REGION 13 set forth in the Membership Handbook. The aid the victims of the terrorist attacks. The Region 13 Vote of Confi dence Process primary duty of the Regional Coordinator is Next issue, I’ll discuss the duties of the began offi cially on September 17, 2001 with to represent the membership of his/her Region IG in relation to assisting STARFLEET’s I’m pleased to report that on October a hardcopy mailing to all eligible COs with to STARFLEET in general and the Admiralty Chief of Communication in conducting the 22, 2001, Chase Masterson, of Star Trek: VOC form included. Deadline for receiving Board specifi cally. The Regional Coordinator is election of the Commander, STARFLEET. DS9, and Peter Woodward, of Babylon the VOC forms is October 15 (postmarked charged with administering and implementing As always, if you have any questions, 5: Crusade, have become full members by October 10). the organizational policies as set forth by the please feel free to ask. of SFI. They have been temporarily Admiralty Board. “ assigned as follows: Chase Masterson is OTHER ISSUES IG PERSONNEL assigned temporary duty with the USS Some questions have arisen from my From the Membership Handbook. Section I have received a number of eligible Ohio, and Peter Woodward is currently last article concerning investigations and 3, STARFLEET Organization; Subsection 4, candidates for the open positions of Region assigned to the USS Tycho. the general discussion of any ongoing Regional Coordinators: 3 and Region 7. I will have a decision made, investigations. In an effort to maintain a at least for Region 3 by the time this hits However, what ship they are assigned professional level of confi dentiality, this “Regional Coordinators are appointed by the print. Here is a current list of personnel. to for the balance of their membership Offi ce and the members of its staff will not Commanding Offi cers of the Chapters of the is up to the chapters of the fl eet. discuss any investigation, with anyone, Region, through a democratic balloting process Lee Shamblin except any necessary contact with the JAG of suitable candidates, using balloting guidelines Deputy Inspector General With their kind cooperation and as described in the Constitution. There will set forth by the EC. RCs serve at the pleasure dig@sfi .org consent, Chase Masterson and Peter always be rumors during any investigation, of their Region and the RC must undergo a Woodward are up for auction. The and the occasional leak as many members biennial election or “vote of confi dence” from Mandy Livingston chapter that bids the most will get may be questioned. However, should any his electorate, in order to assure that the needs of Assistant Inspector General, R1 one of them as a full member of leak originate from this offi ce, it will be their region and members are being met.” aigr01@sfi .org their chapter for the balance of their dealt with summarily. In other words - membership. To submit bids, email me don’t ask. From the Operations and Organization Danny Potts at [email protected], or snail mailed Manual, Office of Inspector General. Assistant Inspector General, R2 me at: DUTIES OF THE IG - Conducting Section 5, Votes of Confi dence: aigr02@sfi .org RC Votes of Confi dence or Elections Dennis Rayburn Although the Constitution paints a broad “As dictated by the STARFLEET Constitution, Ramon Macias P. O. Box 61 stroke in relation to the powers and and the Membership Handbook, all Region Assistant Inspector General, R4 Puryear, TN 38251 authority of the Inspector General’s Offi ce, Coordinators must undergo a Vote of Confi dence aigr04@sfi .org they are in reality not as all-encompassing every two years. These votes are conducted on You can also call me voice at and rightly so. As per the IG Handbook, a schedule established by the Inspector General. Kurt Roithinger 731-247-5987. If you get the answering the duties of the offi ce can be broken down This schedule, for the sake of fairness, is not Assistant Inspector General, R5 machine, choose option 44 and you into three distinct categories: made public to anyone outside the IG’s Offi ce aigr05@sfi .org will get the current high bid and then and randomly altered each cycle. In this manner, you’ll be able to leave a message where • The fi rst is to act as the primary a region cannot anticipate exactly when their Ben Johnson I can call back to get your bid. All bids investigative arm of STARFLEET. In this VOC will take place, and thus should help Assistant Inspector General, R6 must include the name of the person capacity, the Inspector General’s Office ensure fairness and accuracy. aigr06@sfi .org making the bid, the amount, which is charged with investigating possible ship, which star you are bidding on, violations of the SFI Constitution, or basic Each VOC is scheduled for a 30-day “window.” Ray Brown and a phone number to confirm the members’ rights, by members of ‘fl eet. This “window” is the time allowed for the Assistant Inspector General, R12 bid if needed. VOC forms to be sent out and returned. All aigr12@sfi .org • The second duty is to conduct biennial VOCs are conducted via the postal service. Bids will be taken, or postmarked by no votes of confi dence or elections of the RCs Each eligible Commanding Offi cer in the region Richard Jolitz later than 12:01 am, CST, on 12/1/01. in their respective regions. participating in the VOC will receive a VOC Assistant Inspector General, R15 Once all bids are completed, the high “packet.” This “packet” contains a letter from aigr15@sfi .org bidders will be notifi ed that they have • The third duty is to assist the STARFLEET the IG detailing the VOC process, and a ballot. won. The chapter will then have a Chief of Communications in conducting The ballot indicates the name of the RC the Richard Kinne period of time to transmit the funds the biennial election, or vote of confi dence, VOC is being conducted on, a place to indicate Assistant Inspector General, SFMC directly to the SFI Treasurer. Once I for the Commander, STARFLEET. whether the voting party does or does not have aigsfmc@sfi .org receive an email from the treasurer that In this discussion, I will address the confi dence in the RC they’re voting on, and the funds have been received, the star’s conduction of elections or biennial votes places for the CO to sign and print their name, There are positions open for Regions 10, 11, membership will be transferred to the of confidence aspect of the Office. The print their chapter name, and provide a phone 13, and 17. Interested parties should send a winning ship’s roster. reasoning and authority are spelled out in number and e-mail address. Fleet/Real Life resume to my attention. three sources - STARFLEET Constitution, So, all chapters of STARFLEET, pick Membership Handbook and IG’s Operation If, for some reason, the CO is not the person Your most humble & obedient servant which star you want to bid on, round Manual: fi lling out and returning the ballot, then the up the funds and let’s have some fun, ballot must be accompanied (or preceded) by and help the Red Cross in their noble From the STARFLEET Constitution. Article written notice as to who the signatory will mission. If you have any questions, 4, Section 3: Regional Coordinator: be, and why. No information provided on the please feel free to contact me. voting form will be given to anyone outside “All Regional Coordinators must be residents the IG’s Offi ce, without the written permission Okay, STARFLEET, what is your bid of the geographic area they represent and at of the person whose information appears on for either of these two members? least 21 years of age. The COs of the Chapters the ballot. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 17 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/ Brigadier: Brigadier General: Major General: Lieutenant General:
Max Khaytsus Tammy Willcox Robb Jackson Robbie Lewis Warren Price Patricia Rose Lewis Abe Smith Jennifer McBride Martin A. Lessem
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 11/01 Carol, Burhans STARFLEET SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 12/04 Debbie A. Dennis 11/01 Arthur H. Brown, Jr 12/05 Melanie Caton 11/01 Douglas Anthony Captain James “Jimmy” Whatley • USS Draco, Region 2 12/07 Amanda L Jester 11/03 Lisa Brinkley 12/07 George Daher Jr. 11/04 Jennifer Hewitt Logo Courtesy of Danny Hall USS Indestructible, Region 2 12/08 Jonathan Self 11/05 Nancy Lynch 12/09 Dave Pitts I 11/05 Gerri Wampler would like to thank everyone for participating in the Birthday list I am 12/10 Stephen Torres 11/07 Danny “Joker” Hall running. I have been doing this for almost a year now and have had some really 12/10 Kris Paavola 11/08 Mike Browne good comments and am happy to provide a service even if it is nothing more 12/12 Michele A. Gage 11/09 Diedre “Dee” Rickard than making sure that you are recognized on the most 12/15 Cheryl Lynn Jones 11/10 Roberta Danielle important day of your life. I do not care if you 12/15 Marilyn Romero 11/10 Don Henderson (II) are 1 month or 2000 years old - it is an 12/15 John Finley 11/12 Bruce Sherrick important date to at least one person 12/15 Samantha Cadmus 11/14 Richard K. Getz and I bet there are others out 12/16 David W. Barnett 11/15 Nancy O’Shields there that would like to help you 12/16 James Cozine 11/15 Tom Brinkley 12/16 Bill Lemmond 11/16 Jerry Martin celebrate. Please contact me by 12/17 Gary Ensey 11/18 Sharon Yoresh e-mail, US postal or instant 12/17 Bob Fillmore 11/19 Mara Yoresh messenger, and I will add you 12/18 Kevin Shane 11/20 Jennifer Rosbury to the list. What I need for the 12/18 Ariel Vitali 11/20 Stephen C. Idell list is your region, ship you 12/18 Graeme Kan 11/21 Kurt Pfeiffer are assigned to, Name and Rank, 12/19 Carolyn Donner 11/21 Zack Olack Month and Day of birth, and 12/19 Jeffrey Self 11/21 David Montgomery e-mail if you have one. Here is how: 12/19 Mae Ling Mak 11/23 Kevin, Kirkland 12/20 David Hines 11/23 Lynn Magann 12/21 Stacey Sona 11/24 Christine Barnett US Postal: E-mail: 12/24 Clayton A. Jackson III 11/24 Ace Butrum James Whatley [email protected] -or- 12/24 Rhonda Peterson 11/24 Mandi Herrmann 176 County Road 606 [email protected] 12/25 Hugo Costa, Jr 11/24 Ashley Murray Hanceville AL 35077 Instant Messaging: 12/26 Gail Self 11/26 Brian Young ICQ#: 61957101 12/27 Bill Jackson 11/28 Marlon V. Ragsdale Yahoo: LWiz3 12/29 Gloria Wilkerson AOL: LWiz AL 12/30 Veronica Duane
PAGE 18 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 LOOKING FORWARD TO YESTERDAY BY STARFLEET HISTORIAN Lt. GEN SCOTT A. AKERS THE FLEET HISTORIAN ANNUAL REPORT The last several issues of the Communiqué’, edited by Wendy Fillmore were fi nished in our ranks. In addition we have been of our organization. I have written about the lineages of before the years end, and put up on the receiving information of some of the certain venerable chapters of STARFLEET FTP site for people to download. chapters that have passed away, but In the future, what does the Office of and the line to one of their newest had no descendents, we are now able to Fleet Historian have planned? Well I am descendants. This month however, I will Finally in the last year, the Communiqués get to these groups and document their glad you asked that question. Along with be letting the membership know about rebuild project was able to complete all lineages. In addition we are building the updates of the genealogies we have what has been going on with the Offi ce the way back to the fi rst Mike Smith era a database of all this information that mentioned above, we want to add the of Fleet Historian over the last year: CQ, number 79 edited by Greg Trotter, as will work with the Computer Operations shuttles, current and past, including those what projects we have completed, what well as the CQ 80, edited by Greg, department to stay up to date of the that never commissioned. In addition we projects we are currently working on, CQs 83 & 84 edited by Brittany Sloan, changes that occur. are working on a Fleet Yearbook, with and what projects are scheduled for the and CQ 88 edited by Wendy Fillmore. chapter lineages, vessel schematics, and future. In addition, I will be listing what In addition to this the Office of Fleet New this year is the exciting project a sheet dedicated to each chapter with services are available from the Offi ce of Historian completed the 42 years of started by Fleet Captain Dave Klingman, whatever they want in the Yearbook, Fleet Historian, for the Regions, Chapters, History Posters for the IC 2001 held in collecting all of the fictional histories Crew Photo, Artwork, short stories, etc.. and most importantly the membership. Kansas City, Missouri. These Posters 2 and timelines from the various chapters These will be collated and put on either foot by 3 foot each, detailed the History, of throughout the fleet, David has been CDs or Hardcopy booklets available at The Office of Fleet Historian has had either IC 2002 or 2003, and for distribution several major projects over the past to the general fl eet afterwards. four years. First was the initial Fleet History, completed in time for the Once completed these yearbooks can 1998 International Conference, at which be updated every year for the IC, and the original founder of STARFLEET: presented to the membership at the John Bradbury was able to make an time. appearance, that History has been updated and is available in Hard Copy As mentioned above Dave Klingman’s format, thanks to Admiral Chris Wallace, timeline project is underway, and plans or in HTML at the 2001 STARFLEET Most are to integrate these chapter timelines, Information Web Site Award Winner with those regional timelines available, at: http://www.interplanetary.net/black we well as polishing this for publication hawk/SFIHistory/ as a fl eet resource. This will have to be updated continuously in light of the This was created and maintained by the broadcast of the new series “Enterprise”. Deputy Chief Historian Fleet Captain Jeff Higdon. Finally a long range project will be writing a unifi ed history of fandom, not just that The next major project was completed of STARFLEET, but of Trek Fandom, and in time for the 1999 IC, and that was the science fi ction fandom in general. Genealogy Posters. Every active chapter (at that time) was traced back to the alpha Lastly, I would like to address services chapter, started by the aforementioned the Offi ce of Fleet Historian, can provide John Bradbury, the USS Enterprise out “Nobody listens to me the way you do, Burlington.”: ‘Fleet Historian Scott the regions, chapters, and members of of Lufkin, Texas. The posters: one for Akers discusses the plights of responsibility with Mr. Bear. STARFLEET. each region, ranged in size from Photo courtesy of Sanford Berenberg 3x6 foot, to 9x12 feet. These posters First, custom lineages of any active graciously printed off by Admiral Chris chapter can be researched and written up Wallace went home with the Regional Star Trek, Fandom, and the Mundane and hard at work, and has many of our more upon request. The electronic rebuilds Coordinators after the event in Charlotte. real world Space Program. The posters prolific chapter’s timelines ready, you of the CQs in PDF format, are available The Genealogies (now nearly three years were then sold at the IC Auction for $175 will be hearing more on this project in to any member who asks for them, as old) can be found on line at: http:// to Philip A. Decker of Region 12. the months to come. well as the Historian CD, which is still www.sfi .org/html/historian.html. available to be mailed out at $8.00, mail Next are our current projects. First “The Spacecraft of Earth” book will be [email protected] for information The IC 2000 project was the completion among these is keeping the prose history expanded with a second volume that will on that. Finally the Office is willing and release of the Pre First Contact current, STARFLEET has not ended integrate with the timelines written by to research any past CQs, and other Chronology. Called the “Spacecraft of with the conclusion of the Mike Smith Admiral Alex Rosenzweig and Michael STARFLEET publications to answer those Earth Volume One 1957-2063.” Covering Administrations, nor will the work of Okuda. In addition these two publications annoying questions you may have about from the Sinking of the Titanic to the Offi ce of Fleet Historian, periodically will be integrated content and stylistically your chapter’s past. We will also provide First Contact, and having diagrams and the work of the Rickard administration with the publications put out by ASDB archival service of any materials you want statistics of Earth’s fi rst spacecraft, it is will be included, and that of those and Panda Press: “The Ships of the saved, but no longer have the storage a valuable tool to researching the past administrations that follow him. STARFLEET.” capability to do so. of Star Trek. In addition 2000 saw the beginning of the collection and rebuilding Next is the updating of the Genealogies, Finally the Office of Fleet Historian is In Conclusion, the Office of Fleet of the Mike Smith era Communiqués’. after three years they are in need of working with the STARFLEET Marine Historian is your Historian, use us to CQ 95 edited by Mandy Herrmann corrections and expansion. We have new Historian Brigadier General Robb Jackson, the fullest, and discover the realm of Livingston, as well as CQs 90 and 89 chapters, new shuttles, and some losses as he writes the history of that sub unit tomorrow’s yesterdays. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 19 Greetings STARFLEET International from the homefront from family and STARFLEET Marine Corps and friends to the troops and their Members, Chapters and Units, OPERATION HOMEFRONT families. I am proud to make this appointment and announcement. As you are aware, September 11th, Commodore Bill Herrmann• USS Normandy I call upon all those in SFI and the 2001 international terrorists attacked U.S. Armed Forces and their families. 11th, 2001. SFMC to rally to support Matt and the United States. Thousands Now more than ever, they count upon the OPERATION HOMEFRONT perished as a consequence in the the support of the American people. A noteworthy volunteer effort such as volunteer effort. attacks on the Pentagon and the OPERATION HOMEFRONT warrants World Trade Center. Thousands “OPERATION: EAGLE” will provide outstanding leadership and a spirit Additionally, I call upon the more were injured. that support proudly and faithfully of volunteerism second to none. It is Commandant of the SFMC to through its volunteers and supporters my distinct honor to announce the please consider declaring that Yesterday 14 September 2001, the across the USA. Many of those faithful appointment of Matthew G. Copple as the OPERATION HOMEFRONT President requested an initial 35,000 volunteers and supporters are found Director, OPERATION HOMEFRONT volunteer effort is included as Military Reserves to be called up for in SFI and the SFMC leading the entire and as the “OPERATION: EAGLE” the 2001 SFMC “Commandant’s home defense and security duties nation to aspire great things in support Liaison to SFI and the SFMC. In his Campaign”. across the USA. The Department of our Troops and their families. position as Director, OPERATION of Defense and United States HOMEFRONT he will oversee all I also call upon the SFI President, Congress approved upwards of To facilitate and accomplish this aspects of volunteer endeavor, as well Executive Committee and Admiralty 50,000 Reserves in this initial steadfast and uncompromising as the OPERATION HOMEFRONT Board of Regional Coordinators call-up. support, it is my distinct privilege and Internet Website. to please support Matt and the honor to announce the formation of OPERATION HOMEFRONT Additionally, the active-duty United OPERATION HOMEFRONT. As SFI and SFMC Liaison to volunteer effort to our Troops and States Armed Forces across the “OPERATION: EAGLE”, he will their Families in the aftermath of globe are on high-alert status, and This volunteer project of coordinate with myself as the word this National Tragedy. preparations are being considered by “OPERATION: EAGLE” will be used goes out across the USA of the National Command Authority to rally support from all across America OPERATION HOMEFRONT. Thank you for your time and for the offi cial United States response to every U.S. Military Unit Reserve consideration. Please consider to the Terrorists attack on New York or Active Duty and their families Matt is a veteran of the United States honoring us with your Support for City and Washington, D.C. currently on-duty and called up for the Army Reserve, and a veteran of the OPERATION HOMEFRONT and duration of this War that the President Persian Gulf War, serving in Saudi our troops and their families. “OPERATION: EAGLE” has existed of the United States has stated America Arabia. Matt, as a veteran, knows the for almost 20 years in support of our is now engaged in since September importance of morale and support May God Bless America !
In 1998, a young 11-year-old boy group located in Hickory NC), decided that he wanted to help the THE YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN and STARFLEET’s USS Hawkeye orphans of Kosovo. He raised $7000 came together in a fund raising for their needs through the American effort in Hickory, NC to benefit Red Cross, using a yellow ribbon as Michael Wolffe • Star Trek Imperium the “Remember The Children” a rallying point for the campaign. A campaign and the American Red short time later, he started with help Relayed by: David Klingman • USS Hawkeye Cross. They rose $170 in 6 hours, of his parents “The Cello short of their goal, but Cries On, Inc” - a non- pleased in the response they profit 501c3 corporation, received. Michael Wolffe which raised money to help will be continuing efforts orphans worldwide. for the campaign in the Catawba County area of On September 11, 2001, North Carolina, and offers Jason Crowe, now 14, his assistance to coordinate watched in horror as and implement a similar cowardly terrorists campaign in your area for wreaked terror upon the this fund. He especially lives of all Americans. His appreciated Channel 6 fi rst thought - “What will News Hickory, and the happen to the children Regional CNN News team of all those people they for coming by and giving killed?” As relief efforts the event coverage. began and fund raisers The Yellow Ribbon Campaign Bumpersticker organized, much of the Image courtesy of David Klingman For more information about focus was on general relief the campaign, visit http:// and rescue efforts, hardly any can specify your donations to the total funds raised by the campaign. www.ChildrenOfTheVictims.com attention was given to the children American Red Cross for the children or http://www.YellowRibbon that lost parents. Jason decided to by writing in the Memo line: On September 22, 2001, Michael Wolffe Campaign.com/. launch “Remember The Children” of the ISS Confederation (Star Trek Yellow Ribbon Campaign Relief Fund: Children of the Victims. Imperium), and members of IKV Anyone seeking to start a local nationwide. The campaign’s main Executioner, IKV Dragon Heart, and effort supporting this may or focus is to help the children, working If you do donate that way - please send IKV Stormbringer (KAG), USS North report donations may email with the American Red Cross. You an email so that a tally can be kept of Carolina (an independent Star Trek [email protected]
PAGE 20 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 SFMC - STATUS OF THE CORPS Brigadier General David James • CO, SFMC Force Command Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
I started this article to talk a little about regardless of where we hail from or various rosters so that they may be are also copies of the guidelines for what is going on in Forces Command what our individual backgrounds are. included. I would like all unit OIC’s to reporting, starting units within the and the Marine Corps. But I would like We must stand as one people. provide the information requested from SFMC, as well as record keeping to take a moment to offer my thoughts their respective chain of command. available on the site under the and prayers to those who have lost Since taking over as COFORCECOM What we need is name, rank, address, download section. Again I would like friends or loved ones in the recent we’ve seen a bit of growth within the SCC number and expiration date for to thank Major Brouhard for this hard tragedy. Though I don’t believe that we Corps. So far we’ve had eight new units each Marine within your unit. This will work. lost any fellow Fleeters in the attacks or with one - 142nd MSG - forming in the help greatly if you can all help provide the subsequent damage some have lost 1st Brigade. We have also gained a total this. I am requiring each Brigade to Speaking of Awards Lt. Colonel Julie friends and loved ones and I would of 28 Marines since the inception of our provide this information and each level “Jules” James is working on updating like to extend my deepest sympathies recruiting program under BGen Larry of the chain of command must work the Awards database. I hope to have it for you loss. Neigut. He has developed a brochure together to meet this goal. back online soon as well. Additionally and information form for recruiting and with the changes in the SFMC awards While this is a tragic loss for many and will provide it to any units or marines I would also like to announce that the this year you can check out the new a defi nite blow to our nation we must that request it. You can contact him at FORCECOM website is back up and awards and their names/number on not let it bring us down. There has been - [email protected]. it is better than ever. I would like to the site as well. a sharp decline in spending, travel and thank Joe Brouhard for all his time and many other things that people would Currently we have about 110 units hard work on this project. There is a lot Well that’s it for this now. If you have have normally done. The President has within the Marine Corps with around of information that you can access on any questions please feel free to contact urged us all to live our lives and move 500 members. I am currently working the website including rank/uniform me at [email protected] or by forward. While this has struck at two on updating the database to reflect information. Awards nomination and USPS at: of our national icons it has not defeated more exact numbers. requirements as well as copies of the us and we will persevere as a nation. report forms. While the online report David James And that is the whole point. To do it as Which brings up a point I’d like to forms are down for the time being 3200 Grandview Drive Lot 167 a nation. Not as this-American or that- discuss. I am in the process of working we will be bringing this very popular Simpsonville, SC 29680 American but simply as Americans with the Brigade OIC’s to gather the feature back as soon as possible. There DEPUTY COMANDANT, STARFLEET MARINE CORPS UPDATE Brigadier Aaron Murphy•Deputy Comandnat, SFMC Well, this is my fi rst address to the to say that I have actually gotten a is under the surface. will become active again on 01 Oct Corps since I have taken offi ce as chance to meet a good number of the 1st. I currently have three or four Deputy Commandant. I am still a people I get to chat with online. But However, I am also one to answer proposals sitting in the bin, awaiting bit overwhelmed, not only at I digress... questions directly, whenever poss- due process. being chosen for the position, ible. There are a number of but for the warm reception my There are quite a few Marines that can attest My other main responsibility is posting received at the International people wondering to this. In this spirit, that dreaded phrase “...and duties Conference. I will endeavor to live what is going on in I will try to update as required”. Recently, this has up to the trust placed in me by the the General Staff. you on my res- included researching projects for Commandant, Wade Olson, and by One response ponsibilities and the Commandant, stepping in as every Marine in the Corps. is “There is a actions within acting Commandant during Wade’s lot going on the General absence, and the administration of Well, it has been a great run so far. behind the Staff. various elements of the Corps. I I really enjoyed getting to see a lot scenes”. This, assisted in aspects of my previous of old friends at IC, plus getting to partially, is As most of you posting with TRACOM. make a few new ones. As most of true. There are know, one of you who spend much time online quite a few my primary I hope to keep you apprised of the (especially in IRC) know, it can be things that get responsibilities status of my offi ce in each and every overwhelming to know so many discussed in the is as Chairman CQ during my tenure as DepDant. people and have never put a face background. Some of the Steering This will even be during those times with it. I don’t know how many of these things will be Committee. I am when all I have to say is “Nothing times I’ve said “I don’t mean to deep-sixed as inadvisable responsible for fi elding to report”. If any of you have issues sound like a lamer, but do you have or tabled until a later date. incoming proposals to the with my position, the General Staff, a recent photo, so I can visualize Others will be revised and revisited. Committee, administering the SC or the Corps in general, please feel who I am talking to?” It can actually Yet others will fi nally be approved and List, and proctoring the voting process. free to e-mail me. I have an open be amusing at times. At others, it is sent to the Dant for approval. In any I had put the SC on hiatus after the door policy and will address any downright intimidating. I am glad case, like an iceberg, a large percentage tragedy that befell our country. The SC and all issues brought to me. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 21 CHAPLAINS/COUNSELORS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE AWARDS! EXISTING FAN CLUB BGR Dennis Rayburn • FDC, Chaplains/Counselors I am pleased to today announce the award of the department, designed to be chance of receiving an award they PROGRAM UPDATE fi rst ever awards program for Chaplains awarded to those chaplains or counselors might have deserved. Again, send the By BGN. Jill J. Rayburn and Counselors in STARFLEET. This who go above and beyond the call of duty requested information to me at the program has been many months in in aiding members of their ship, region, contact information noted at the end Greetings, all! I wanted to give a developing, and before I say anything MSG, BN, BDE, STARFLEET, or Corps. of this article. short update about the Existing else, I want to thanks my SVFDC, Susan This award, as will the third one, will Fan Club Program. As you Fox Davis, VFDC of Chaplains, and be open to any chaplain or counselor Chaplain/Counselor of the Year my VFDC for Counselors, Suzie Buck in STARFLEET, no matter where they know, the program is for pre- for their hard work and efforts on this serve, either as a Fleet member, Marine, This is the annual award, which we existing clubs that want to join project. This awards program will consist or whatever. No matter what part of give to the Chaplain or Counselor who STARFLEET. of three awards: STARFLEET we serve in, we are all has performed to the highest standards members of the same organization, of the department during the previous I want to congratulate the two The STARFLEET Bear Hug Award STARFLEET. year. This award was presented last year most recent graduates of the for the calendar year, 1999 and today, This award is styled after the awards The award is named after BGN James I announce that I’m now accepting program, the USS Nebula and that television stations give (Sunshine O’Neil, US Army (ret), the legendary nominations for the calendar year the USS Parallax. These ships awards, have a nice day awards, etc). chaplain of the US Third Army in World 2000. were commissioned at the It is designed to recognize someone’s War II, under the command of Gen. George Region One Fall Conference. efforts and to give encouragement to S. Patton, Jr. Mgr. O’Neill is the author of The name this award will bear is being keep up the good work. It is named after the famous weather prayer, the story of withheld until it is presented to the Currently in the program, the unoffi cial mascot of the department, which is told in the movie, Patton, and in winner for the 2000 year. Chaplain Bear and will feature his the numerous biographies. we have two ships fully in likeness on the certifi cates. To nominate someone for this award, the program, with three to To nominate someone for this award, please or for any of the awards in this program be coming aboard soon, and To nominate someone for this award, the follow the instructions noted above in item you must again, send me their name, possibly two more. I want nomination should contain the person’s 1. However, for this award, you must be rank, ship or unit assignment, and what to remind everyone that no name, rank, ship assigned to, and what command level with your chapter or unit they have done to deserve it (remember, group is considered to be he or she have done to deserve it, along (CO, XO, OIC, DOIC), or higher (regional details are needed, you know them far with the address to send the certifi cate or fl eet level). I cannot stress this enough: better than I do), to me either email at in the program until they to me via the addresses below. for this and the third award, I need details [email protected], or snail mail to: have contacted my office and on what the person has done to deserve the completed the Application for The O’Neill Award honor. Just saying, “I think they deserve Dennis Rayburn Program Admission and been it” just doesn’t cut it, and in other award P. O. Box 61 approved. This award is the distinguished service programs, has actually cost people the Puryear, TN 38251 I do encourage members of STARFLEET to assist groups with entry to the program, and completion of the requirements, INTRODUCING FLEETFOOD.ORG but I caution people to make sure I am contacted when a Fleet Captain David Klingman • USS Hawkeye, Region 1 group wishes to enter. In this Artwork created by Matt Myers • USS Maat, Region 1 way, I can make sure all the Introducing FleetFood.org, the premiere ones eating at all these trendy Bajoran Bistros barbecued chicken. The menu items were requirements are met and the dining and recreational facility in the and Downhome Klingon Kookeries... so share also very flavorful and portions were group gets through the program galaxy! with us your reviews! Use the online review generous. as quickly as possible. It is now forms to let us know where you’ve been required that groups spend a Epicureans from across the galaxy point eating and where the best food is! The wait and hotel staff were courteous minimum of four months in the you in the right direction when it comes and for the most part attentive (although to all your favorite dishes! FleetFood has So, the next time you head for a convention when large crowds showed up, there was program, and this will likely everything you need to find the right or summit and need to know where to eat a slight but acceptable wait for both a end up being longer if a group places to eat! when you get there, visit FleetFood before table and service and we did notice the is delayed because they believe you launch! FleetFood is your chance to share restaurant staff get a bit fl ustered over the they are in the program but have • an online review service where you can your favorite recipes and restaurants with size of the crowd). read and even post your own reviews fellow STARFLEET travelers. not properly entered. All in all, both the hotel and its restaurant • an online recipe service where you can Visit FleetFood at http://www. were attentive to the needs of the guests. For a group to be eligible, they share your favorite recipes for everything FleetFood.org for more info, reviews, and have to have existed as a group from Klingon Blood Pie to the best recipes! Summary: T-Bone Charley’s Romulan Ale this side of the Neutral (The Hotel Restaurant) or local chapter for at least Zone A Culinary Review Of STARFLEET’s Cuisine Type: American one year, and proof will be International Conference 2001 Serving Style: Sit Down or Buffet required. This is what makes • a search engine where you can search The 2001 STARFLEET International Gratuity for Large Parties: no this program different from our database for a particular restaurant Conference was held in the Kansas City Price Range (per person): $8-15 on or recipe Airport Marriott, and its restaurant, T-Bone average the Shuttle program, because • an online store where you can purchase Charley’s, was a common stop for attendees Serves Alcohol? Yes shuttles are generally new to FleetFood shirts, mugs, mouse pads, and during the weekend. being a group. If you are not more! Service Quality (out of 5 pips): sure if your group or a group Of particular note were the breakfast and you know of that is interested But We Need Your Help! lunch buffets which featured both a variety of foods and excellent tasting foods. The Food Quality(out of 5 pips) will qualify, you can ask myself We currently have over 100 reviews and breakfast buffet featured hand made waffl es or anyone in Shuttle Operations recipes in our database, but you’re the and omelets, and the lunch buffet featured Command. PAGE 22 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 THE INTERVIEWS With Vice Admiral Jonathan “Gumby” Simmons
Name: Gunnarsson, Ivar I’d imagine it is very cold. Makes for good shuttle aloft, and for the Saga herself I can Gumby: What is your favorite thing to do Rank: Captain fi shing, though. only say to further on what we have today on your day off? Current Assignment: Commanding Offi cer, Ivar: It does, although we enjoy far better and continue to provide to our members, Ivar: Wow. There are a quite many things. I USS Saga climatic conditions then other areas this current and future, the environment we do like to spend as much time as I can with my north...and yes we do fi sh!
COVERT OPERATIONS STRIKES AGAIN! WERNHER VON BRAUN EN By Fleet Captain Sanford Berenberg •An “Innocent” Bystander from STARFLEET Region 7 By Commodore Richard L. Trulson • Com Admiral Alex Rosenzweig’s personal shuttle was locked up (‘Klufi e’), Region 7 Chief of Staff, $50.00 was raised for The USS Wernher von Braun had by the clandestine Covert Operations department this past the Maryland Special Olympics and the shuttle released originally intended to celebrate the Saturday while visiting with the USS Accord and others at from custody. Enterprise premiere in grand fashion. the Watkins Glen Weekend. Unfortunately, expenses and scheduling This incident marks the second such made on members confl icts forced us to scale back our plans considerably. Besides, Wednesday nights Rosenzweig was obviously ShOC’d by the incident, but all of STARFLEET’s Executive Committee in the last three are a bad time to hold a ship function was not lost. With the aid of Fleet Captain Michael Klufas months. Where will it end? since most of the crew has other things to attend.
Therefore, we ended up holding a video marathon on Saturday, September 29 from 2 till 11pm in the downstairs break room of the Madison Municipal Complex in Madison, Alabama, which is the building where we hold our monthly meetings.
The day started with “The Cage” from the original series and climaxed with “Broken Bow,” the two-hour premiere of Enterprise around 6 pm.
In between, we tried to keep with 35th anniversary theme. We watched the Next Generation episode “Relics,” which featured Scotty from TOS, and the Deep Space Nine episode “Trails and The impounded Shuttle.... The imperiled Admiral... The impromptu fundraising. Tribbleations,” which was morphed into Photo courtesy of Sanford Berenberg the Original Series episode “The Trouble With Tribbles”. We wanted to watch the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Flashback,” which featured Tuvok on Captain Sulu’s USS Excelsior; but we couldn’t locate a tape.
Instead, we watched DS9’s “Explorers” and The Phantom Edit, which is a fan
Above: Rear Admiral Linda Kloempken holds up a sign proclaiming the STARFLEET Communiqué Staff Motto. People have no idea just how little this gig pays! But our Supreme Overlord Toby tells us what to do and thus...
Right: Regional Coordinator, Region 3, Admiral Brad Pense and offspring, captured at this years International Conference Boldy Going: Wernher von Braun crew and fri in Kansas City, MO. from left to right: Chyrstal Ware, Laura Peterso Sexton. Standing are Joanie and Don Daniel. Pictures courtesy of Keira Russel-Strong PAGE 24 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 RCOME – ONE DAY AT A TIME s and Vice Admiral Kurt Roithinger• STARFLEET Region 5
NTERPRISE CELEBRATION THE USS CELT “ENTERPRISE” PREMIERE PARTY mmanding Officer, USS Wernher von Braun By Fleet Captain Chris Dunivan •USS Celt, STARFLEET Region 12 re-edit of Star Wars: Episode I, but with Commanding Offi cer Fleet Captain Chris Dunivan and the hours of 6 pm to 9 pm. A total of twenty-five people less Jar Jar Binks. All we can say about the fi ne crew of the USS Celt NCC-75018 celebrated the Premiere attended this gathering and had a great time witnessing the change in universes is that our curiosity of Star Trek’s newest series Enterprise in style. fi rst adventure of Captain Archer and his crew. got the better of us, though several wanted even more edited out than what was. The party was held in the private dining room of Jim’s Money was raised for the Red Cross disaster relief, the Just before we watched the Enterprise Razorback Pizza (the one with the big screen TV) in Region 12 Space Camp Scholarship Fund, and a local 9-year premiere, we had pizza delivered for Springdale, Arkansas on September 26th, 2001 from the old boy who needs a heart transplant. dinner. Crewmembers Laura Peterson shared her delicious brownies, Ron Zuckerman shared his wife’s scrumptious cake, and Don and Joanie Daniel (our Science and Medical Chiefs) shared cupcakes and chips. I didn’t bring food, but I did lug my backbreaking 22” TV and VCR from home so we could have a better TV than what’s normally there.
Russ McNutt (XO) brought his videotapes, as did several of those mentioned already. Michael Sexton (a local member), Rebecca Self (USS Spiritwalker CO), Chyrstal Ware (USS Dräkenfi re XO), and her son Niles were also in attendance. The last three also happen to be former members of the von Braun.
While this wasn’t as grandiose as The famished crew...... had their cake - and ate it, too! originally hoped, we still had a lot of Photo courtesy of Chris Dunivan fun. Most everyone enjoyed the premiere, though we’re still trying to get use to a few things like the opening theme song. We each had our favorite moments and characters.
We look forward to seeing how the show progresses over the years.
Above: Sergeant (and STARFLEET member) John Adcock and Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley. Sergeant Major of the Army Tilley was at Fort Rucker, Alabama visiting soldiers in August.
Left: WBLM 102.9 Morning Personality “The Captain” joins CO iends chat about the Enterprise premiere. Seated Seth Andrews-Isquith and XO Tom Guertin to pose alongside on, Rebecca Self, Ron Zuckerman, and Michael another “Captain”.
Photo courtesy of Richard L. Trulson Pictures courtesy of John Adcock and Cindi DeMedio THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 25 IC 2002: THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE STARTS HERE! Vice Admrial Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • IC 2002 Press Relations Officer Artwork adapted by Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • STARFLEET Region 17
Region 4 and friends are working hard WEBSITE NEWS... [email protected]. Breakout Panels to bring you next year’s SFI International Even more modifications to the website Banquet and Awards Ceremony Conference and SFMC International have been made! Check it out today! http:/ PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING IC 2002 Dance Muster! As you know by now, the event /www.ic2002.org/ The Offi cial IC2002 “Your Program Guide will be held in sunny, scenic San Jose, to the Future” is now in the planning stages. SUNDAY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE California from August 1st through the ONLINE REGISTRATIONS... If you require advertising space, please Closing Ceremonies 4th at the luxurious Four Star Doubletree Online Registration VIA Credit Card is contact our PR Chair, Johnathan Simmons The IC02 Dead Dawg Party Hotel. The Doubletree has hosted many coming very soon!!! For those of you who at [email protected]. Sci-Fi events (including some major simply cannot wait we now offer PayPal Please keep in mind that these are tentative SFI ones like the 1989 STARFLEET IC) service through our Website! Go get em, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT schedules and are subject to change without throughout the years and has a reputation tiger! Want to help? We can always use an extra notice. for being very “fan friendly”. hand. Any help anyone has to offer is gladly GOODIES, GOODIES AND MORE accepted and appreciated. If you’d like to MORE NEATO STUFF TO DO… Access to the hotel is extremely conducive GOODIES... volunteer for IC2002, contact the IC Chair, There are many attractions within a short to travelers from all points. From the San We are now proudly offering merchandise Chrissy Killian at [email protected]. driving distance and even walking distance Jose International Airport right across the such as commemorative coins and the most too! Your IC2002 TEAM is planning guided street to bus terminal, rail and easy freeway bodacious IC02 Polo Shirts in a variety of PRICING AND REGISTRATION tours and group rates for certain attractions. access. The hotel offers free shuttle service sizes. Ask about our playing cards too! For Adults before 12/31/01: $30.00 These will be announced in upcoming (Five members and a VRR not required) to ordering and info... contact the IC Chair, Adults after 12/31/01: $35.00 press releases. Listed below are some of and from the airport with a courtesy phone Chrissy Killian at [email protected]. Child Registration: $15.00 these attractions: located at baggage claim. Adult Sat. Night Banquet: $35.00 PANELS & DISCUSSIONS... Child (12 & under) Banquet: $16.00 Fisherman’s Wharf Room rates are only $95.00 per night… Do you have anything to say? Panels and Supporting (non attending): $15.00 Egyptian Museum a bargain since these same rooms rent Workshops are still in planning stages. If Golden Gate Bridge for over $255/night otherwise. Did we you’d like to preside over a panel, please THURSDAY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Monterrey Bay Aquarium (Shooting mention the 505 recently remodeled guest contact our contact our Programming Chair, IC Setup location for ST:IV) rooms or the 30,000 sq ft of meeting and Jerry Tien at [email protected]. EC/AB Registration San Jose Museum of Art convention space? Add to that an honest EC/AB and IC Staff Dinner and Social Capitola Beach to goodness sushi bar, coffee shop, five ASL INTREPRETATION... Japanese Gardens different dining options and the ever- We are currently working on having ASL FRIDAY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Winchester Mystery House popular bar and you end up with an interpreters on hand for the event. If you General Registration experience unparalleled in STARFLEET are interested in helping, contact the IC EC/AB meetings Just to name a few that are within about an history! Chair, Chrissy Killian at [email protected]. Opening Ceremonies hour’s drive or less! Evening Mixer Some attractions in the vicinity of the hotel PROGRAMMING IDEAS... So… plan now to attend the SFI include Paramount’s Great America theme Things you wanna see? Events your chapter SATURDAY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE International Conference and SFMC park, the Intel Technology Museum and wants to sponsor. If so, then contact Brunch International Muster now! Our operators much, much more! our Programming Chair, Jerry Tien at General Session are standing by!
This is the fi rst time I’ve done a Brigade Tots campaign, the 1st Brigade is having article for the CQ, and this will be a contest. All units participating in the somewhat of a year wrap up article. NEWS FROM THE FIGHTING FIRST campaign (by collecting at least five Thank you for your indulgence as I toys) will receive a Bear Hug Award salute some fi ne Marines. By BGen Jill J. Rayburn, Officer-in-Charge, 1st Brigade, SFMC from the Chaplain of the Corps. The unit collecting the most toys per Marine will I’m proud to announce some changes in well. Former 5th Battalion OIC Kristi Fell me, has stepped down as my Aide. He receive a Meritorious Unit Citation (for the 1st Brigade. First, I’d like to welcome stepped aside for personal reasons, and I is also getting more involved in his example, if one unit has 10 members our newest unit, the 142nd MSG, USS thank her for her wonderful service. While community, specifi cally with a local Boy and collects 100 toys that counts as Nebula, and the OIC Christina Runewicz their leaving was earlier this year, I must Scout troop. I salute that, and while I am 10 toys per member; another unit has to the 1st Brigade, in the 4th Battalion. I also bid farewell to Matt Baillie, former ISO, sorry to see him go, I know he will be an 5 members and collects 100 toys that have met Christina, and I know she will who left us when he returned to Canada asset to the Scouting program in his area. counts as 20 toys per member; the do a fi ne job. I’d also like to welcome and the 13th Brigade, Missy Farmer, who I thank him for his insight and support in second unit wins). Each unit can new members to my staff; John “Kiwi” served as Brigade Counselor, and Mike the recent years. Dave, George, and Mike submit the person in their unit who Kane as Information Services Officer, Crawford, who served as SGM prior to taught me a great deal, and I will miss collected the most toys for the Leader’s Rachel Peterson as Brigade SGM, and Jenna Duerr. They all served well, and they them, their council, and their friendship. Commendation, and the Marine in the Gary “Tiny” Hollifi eld as 5th Battalion will be missed. Brigade who collects the most toys OIC. I know these offi cers will do a fi ne Yes, the above is many changes for the 1st will receive the Brigade Achievement job. The last two are the hardest to see leave. Brigade. While it hurts to lose people, it Award. Also, that Marine will receive a Dave McCabe, while not serving long as can also be good for new people to come copy of Starship Creator Warp II from It is also my sad duty to bid farewell Webmaster, has hosted the 1st Brigade in, as they will have new ideas and I feel the Chaplain’s offi ce. I know that some to some staff members. Former webpage for as long as I have been in the this staff has the same spirit and desire of groups are already working on this Quartermaster Joe Brouhard has left the Brigade. He is getting more involved in those who have gone before. That being campaign, and I encourage everyone to 1st Brigade for the 12th Brigade. Our community service and with his sites that to make the 1st Brigade the best we can participate. If you do not have a Marine loss is defi nitely their gain. Former SGM he is paid to run, and has stepped aside as possibly be. unit on your ship but would like to Jenna Duerr, while still assigned to the he feels he will not have the time to give participate, please contact the nearest 1st Brigade, has relocated back home the Brigade that he believes it deserves. I’d also like to make an important unit to you, or contact this offi ce and we to New York, and that is a great loss as George Farmer, who served as OIC before announcement. For this year’s Toys for will arrange to pick up your donation. PAGE 26 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 REGION 1 CONFERENCE REPORT: CLEVELAND ROCKS! Brigadier General Jill J. Rayburn • Space Station Nikola Tesla, STARFLEET Region 1 Artwork adapted by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
After much calling in of favors and guest, Jason Carter, was unable to begging at our workplaces, Dennis and attend, being stuck and unable to get I started the odyssey that would be our out of LAX. trip to Cleveland for the Region One Fall Conference. It began when Steve The conference itself was wonderful, Gordon, DJ extraordinaire, arrived with not only our guests Chase and at our house in Puryear, TN from his Peter, but also with departmental home in Valley, AL Thursday evening. meetings, a video and dealer’s room, Early the next morning, we headed out and the Academy Away Team table for the Conference, a trip that would (I’m proud to say that we sold $37 take approximately 10 hours and would in courses, and for a small group, be through two states. Traveling in that is outstanding). There were a Caravan with Steve is always fun, representatives from 19 ships, and three and we manage to fi nd the best radio different regions besides Region One stations as we drive. This time, we were (Regions 2, 5, and 7). There were also overwhelmed to see all the fl ags. Cars, some hopefully future STARFLEET buildings, clothing; you name it, there members there, from The Guardians of were fl ags. At one point, Steve got on the Space Frontier. Friday night Steve the radio and said I should look at the played “oldies” and everyone had a car in front of us. The back and side chance to talk and get to know each windows of the car were painted in Standing Proud: The Colorguard that helped open the Fall Region 1 other. red, white, and blue, with fl ags, and Confernece. the text “Bring It On”. When the driver Saturday, the meetings were held, along saw that I was taking pictures, he with a costume contest and makeup even maneuvered the car to a better workshop. Saturday evening’s banquet position for me, and waved and smiled was wonderful, with good food and proudly. an auction, with the proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness. Afterwards Throughout the weekend, patriotism was the main dance, which everyone was a theme. Almost everyone had enjoyed. Sunday morning wrapped something red, white, and blue. Steve up with the last of the department had acquired some fl ag pins that were meetings and the closing ceremonies. appropriate for wear with the Marine Those ceremonies were very important uniform, and as part of the Honor to me, as I was able to assist Carolyn Guard I was proud to show our colors, Donner in commissioning the two and to enter to Lee Greenwood’s newest ships in STARFLEET. The “America the Beautiful.” While I’m not USS Nebula, Region One, and the sure how much was raised, all weekend USS Parallax, Region Two are both there was a huge R2-D2 in the lobby for graduates of the EFCP, and were Red Cross donations, and it did look Authorship hath its privlidges: Dennis and Jill Rayburn at the 2001 Fall commissioned on Sunday. I was also to be getting full. Region 1 Conference. able to welcome a new unit to the 1st Brigade, the 142nd MSG on the USS Saturday morning started with this Nebula. I enjoyed this, and wish these theme as well. To start the general groups well in their journeys. sessions, Chase Masterson greeted us all, and conducted a candle lighting All in all, it was a wonderful weekend. ceremony. The words she spoke about Many thanks to Roger Scritchfield, our country and the recent tragedy Ruth Green, and all the others involved were truly wonderful, and you could in putting on this event. Thanks to 1st feel in the room that everyone was Brigade Marines Dennis Rayburn, John honoring the fallen and the heroes in “Kiwi” Kane and Christina Runewicz the way of their faith. While I only for their assistance with the Honor caught a small part of the talk by Peter Guard. Last but not least, thanks to all Woodward, the part I did get to hear who came, especially Tom Donohoe was him speaking about the recent and Steve Gordon from Region Two, events, and how news is reported in Chris Wallace from Region Five, and other places. This brought home to me Suzie Buck from Region Seven. They how others are coming to our aid and helped show that all of Fleet can Region 1 needs more chapters: Representatives of the USS Nebula recieve deeply feel for us in our time of despair. pull together in fun and friendship, their commissioning papers. An unfortunate side effect of the recent and parallel what is going on in our Photo courtesy of Warren Price events was that the other scheduled country. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 27 HERE COMES THE USS ANASAZI: A PARTY TO REMEMBER The Crew of the USS Anasazi, STARFLEET Region 17 Artwork created by Captain Bob Bulkeley • STARFLEET Region 17
On August 25, 2001, 13 crewmembers understand. The only snafu of the night was and promotions to members of the Anasazi Ana was later promoted to the rank of of the Shuttle Soyuz gathered along that we simply overwhelmed the restaurant crew, the dinner was adjourned and the Lieutenant Commander to give her the with an astounding number of guests staff and dinner took about two hours. party began. necessary rank and authority should in Albuquerque, NM to celebrate their However, the staff did an excellent job of she ever need to assume command of commissioning as the USS Anasazi, dealing with this crazy bunch of Fleeters, The Commissioning ceremony itself was a the Anasazi. After the Orders from NCC-62001 a Nebula Class Cruiser. The STARFLEET Operations were read and the festivities were held a week after the USS Anasazi was made an offi cial starship “offi cial” commissioning date of August of the line, our fearless leader, Captain Earl 18, 2001 for two very good reasons: (1) the Beighley, was given gifts and words of Shuttle Soyuz/USS Anasazi began and will wisdom from our mothership’s CO, Fleet forever be associated with Bubonicon, and Captain Nancy Lynch, to help him in (2) many members of our mothership were his new duties. Among these gifts were already planning to attend Bubonicon so it antacids (or the obvious ulcers he would was natural to hold off and not ask them to soon be getting), the keys to the ship travel to Albuquerque on two consecutive (including the head), marbles (to replace weekends. the ones he would soon lose), and an aid to help him reach just and fair decisions. Bubonicon is a literary con devoted to OK, actually it was a die that had various science fi ction authors and their works that comments on it such as “Say No,” “Look is held every August in Albuquerque and Thoughtful” and the XO’s least favorite, continues to grow. It was at Bubonicon 32 “Blame the XO.” in August of 2000 that 2 members of the future Shuttle Soyuz met with members After these Commissioning related activities of the USS Mir who had come up from were over with and the crew of the USS Las Cruces to attend the con. This meeting Anasazi had received their fi rst promotions ended with the Pre-Shuttle Soyuz starting and awards as the crew of a full starship, it to form. Shortly after Bubonicon, contact was time to present a gift to our mothership, was made with a third member of SFI the USS Mir. The Crew of the USS Mir in Albuquerque and the hunt was on for were presented with two parcels of land on additional vict….er, members, to join our Mars totaling approximately seven square crew. The Shuttle Soyuz was launched miles and overlooking the Grand Canyon on November 18, 2000 and began its nine- The Keys for the Executive Washroom were distributed in a different on Mars. The Offi cers and Crew of the USS month trek to become a fully operational ceremony: Fleet Captain Biff Bassett, Region 17 Vice Regional Coordinator, Anasazi also made Nancy Lynch, Randy chapter of SFI. gives Captain Beighley the keys to his ship. Lynch, Deb Kern and Jack Kern honorary members of our starship in recognition Along the way we had fun, performed of the support and friendship that have community service, and somehow got shown us during our shuttle period. ourselves named as Region 17’s Shuttle of the Year for 2000. After a few problems The Anasazi crew had created gift bags for (every chapter has them, we just weren’t each guest containing several mementos ready for them right away), we managed of the occasion, premiere among them to get the required members, complete were the glasses commemorating this once the ShOC program and received our in a lifetime moment of the chapter. The commissioning date from ADM Anasazi had also laid on refreshments Rosenzweig-August 18, 2001. When we (adult and non-adult) and snacks for the found that out, it only made sense guests who wished to celebrate after the to commission at Bubonicon, the Con dinner. The after party went on until about where we got our start and will forever 4 a.m. and all who attended the event be associated with…plan to attend our had fun and have generally agreed that anniversary parties now. the Anasazi Commissioning was one that should not have been missed. We hope We sent invitations out to the Fleet and everyone can attend our fi rst anniversary were staggered when we received RSVP’s party in August 2002 because the plans for from five of the chapters in Region 17 this party are already under way. (including the Stormbringer which would join our great region on August 1). We had One fi nal note from the Offi cers and Crew a list of 23 guests who planned to attend The cost of Martian Real Estate was “just right”: Captain Beighley presents of the USS Anasazi: Thank you to everyone and ended up with 21 showing up (3 had the USS Mir’s crew with the two plots of land on Mars, a gift from the in STARFLEET and Region 17 especially. to cancel for personal/health reasons and crew of the USS Anasazi. You folks have given us support, friendship one who told us he would attend the night Photo courtesy of the USS Anasazi and encouragement along every step of before) and 9 of 13 crewmembers made the way to becoming a starship. Without the event. VADM Johnathon Simmons you it would not have been possible to (aka Gumby) performed the actual Marines and Klingons. After remarks blend of the serious (as befi ts this once-in- make it this far in only nine short months. commissioning ceremony and he brought by FCAPTs Biff Bassett (R17 VRC) and a-lifetime experience) and the hilarious (as STARFLEET International is truly a family along all of our paperwork and charter Nancy Lynch (Mothership CO), the befi ts the Commissioning Offi cer, Gumby). that cares about each and every chapter from Fleet. Gumby commissioned the formal commissioning of the Anasazi Gumby then presented the newly minted and member and we are proud to be a part USS Anasazi in a style that only Gumby and promotion of her CO, Captain Earl Captain with his symbol of command, Ana of this fantastic group. See you all around can-those of you who know Gumby Beighley and the presentation of awards the ECC (Emergency Command Chicken). the Galaxy! PAGE 28 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 USS CYDONIA TELESCOPE PROJECT Commodore Kurt Pfeiffer • USS Cydonia, STARFLEET Region 12 Artwork courtesy of Commodore Kurt Pfeiffer • USS Cydonia, STARFLEET Region 12
In January of 2001, the USS Cydonia should be chosen. The winning entry decided to embark on a massive project. would receive “First Light”, the first A suggestion was made to the Science offi cial look through the telescope. Department to investigate the possibility Scientists the world over fi ght for the of constructing a telescope. Not the little chance of First Light. A plaque with refl ector scopes like you get at Wal-Mart, the name, the name of the winner, and but a big scope with a big mirror. date of First Light would be placed on the telescope base. Many entries were At first, we were hoping to make a received, all of them worthy of our scope. Dobsonian style telescope with a 16” After much thought, Steve selected the mirror. However, a mirror that size is entry from Commander Rebecca Gibson in the $1000-2000 range. Chief Science as the new name for the scope. Offi cer Steve Gibson scoured the Internet to fi nd, not only a reasonably priced 10” Becky had written a thoughtful essay for primary mirror, but also instructions on the name. She pointed out that over the how to build the scope. There are many last few years the USS Cydonia had lost different types of telescopes and it was several beloved members. Angie Eggers, decided that a Dobsonian would be 22, past away in December of 1999 from the most cost-effective and easiest to a known heart defect a few days after transport. her birthday. Captain Norman Huff, 44, Cydonia’s original Chief Engineer and Pricing and designing the scope was a one of our founding members, died task in itself, but there was the problem from congestive heart failure in June of of financing. Gathering the $400 + to 2000. Charles Burns, 38, was a longtime purchase all the components was a little member and husband of Chief Medical beyond Cydonia’s normal treasury. So Take a look: The USS Cydonia Telescope Officer Cathy Palazzolo. He died in a plan was put into action. Cydonia February of this year from a heart attack. Honorable Member Cindi Wichmann All of these people were our friends and organized the sale of Butter Braids. This fellow offi cers who we lost way before fund-raiser was a huge success for us their time. It was decided that the USS and collected more than enough money Cydonia Telescope would be named the to turn our dream into reality. Eggers-Huff-Burns in honor of our lost friends. Steve ordered the mirror and Chief Engineer Bob Lambaise began The Eggers-Huff-Burns Telescope was construction, aided by Engineering premiered at the 5th Annual USS Specialist T. J. Crane. The tube was made Cydonia Star Party on August 11th, 2001. out of Sona Tube, thick cardboard tubing Twenty people, including members of used as forms for concrete pillars. The the USS Atlas, joined in for a day of base was constructed from plywood. barbeque and a night of stargazing. The base was carefully designed to allow The Persieds Meteor Shower did not it to swivel and pivot the tube. Bob used disappoint us with quite a few shooting an eyepiece from a scope he owned and stars that streaked across the sky. Mars lenses were donated from Steve and made a bright appearance and after myself. some work to get the scope targeted, we got quite an eyeful! The quality and For those who are not familiar with Meet the crew: The crew of the USS Cydonia and their creation. Front row: clarity of the E-H-B was simply amazing. Dobsonian telescopes, here is the quick- Caterina Palazzolo, Amy Cassin, Steve Gibson, Rebecca Gibson and Carrie It was a night to remember! and-dirty on how they work. The light Paris, Back Row: Larry Williams, Rachel Pfeiffer, Kurt Pfeiffer comes in one end of the tube and bounces The USS Cydonia Telescope will make Photo courtesy of Kurt Pfeiffer off a curved primary mirror (10” in our appearances in the future during the case). This light refl ects back up the tube St. Louis Science Center’s monthly Star to a small diagonally angled mirror hard time and could not get it to focus. from dust and dew. Parties. We hope to use it to encourage near the front end. This is refl ected into Chief Engineer Lambiase worked day interest in astronomy and stargazing an eyepiece. For the eyepiece to focus, and night to rectify the problem to no The fi nal task to complete was choosing a in the young people of our community. the mirrors have to be a very specifi c avail. Finally, he devised a method to name for the scope. After all, we couldn’t For more information about the Eggers- distance from each other. Unfortunately, test the Focal Length and determined the keep calling it “Our Big 10 Incher” Huff-Burns Telescope, including many there was some confusion with the correct size of the mirror. He re-cut the forever. All major telescopes are given pictures, visit the USS Cydonia Science company we ordered the mirror from tube and, voila, he could focus the scope! names (Aricebo, Mount Palamar, etc.) Department website at: as to what the “Focal Length” of the Some painting by the crew, striping and we felt that ours deserved no less. primary was. Because of this, the tube and lettering and we had ourselves a Steve decided to hold a contest for the http://science.usscydonia.org. was originally cut too long and the really nice telescope. Amy Cassin sewed name. Cydonia members would write Engineering Department had a very a double-thick cover for it to protect it an essay on why they think their name See you around the galaxy!!
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 29 On the weekend of August 18,19 an we all look forward to our next trip away team from the USS Normandy A CAMPING WE SHALL GO! on the 13th of October. and the USS Carolina traveled to Lake Watauga near Elizabethton, By BGen David James, USS Stargazer As an offshoot many of us have TN for the 2nd Annual Survivor gotten together and formed a little Trek. It was held on a small island We spent the day talking, exploring “rough it” underneath the stars. group of campers known as the in the lake and where we set up for the island, and swimming. We were Stargazers. Mainly we are looking primitive camping. In addition to blessed with a beautiful day. The Sunday morning dawned bright and at getting together when and as we the USS Aries who sponsored the sun was shining the wind kept the early and we were greeted by the can and camp in the various areas camping trip there was an away temperature down and the water was smells of wood smoke, coffee, and of the Southeastern United States. team from the USS Malverne. great! of course the ever-popular frying Basically it’s just another way to get We were also joined by the 2nd SPAM. Though I didn’t partake together with friends and have a Brigades/Region 2’s own Colonel On Saturday evening we settled of the SPAM nor the corned little fun, allowing us a chance to get Steve “riceboy” Gordon and his around the campfi re and beef hash that enthusiastically together and play. It is comprised of cousin as well as a Klingon chapter reminisced as we took in the bubbled from its can. not only members of STARFLEET the IKV Stonedagger and an RSE beautiful stars. Everyone Unfortunately it wasn’t but Romulans from the RSE, and chapter the Wingship Resolute, was there sitting around long before we had to Klingons. For more information on making for quite an eclectic group. the campfire swapping break camp and head upcoming events please contact: stories, remembering our separate ways after We left SC early Saturday morning past adventures and many goodbyes, but David James and arrived at the lake around 7 tales and generally a good time was 3200 Grandview Drive Lot 167 am where we were ferried across to having a great had by all. The Simpsonville, SC 29680 Survivor Trek Island by Commodore time. While most Romulans were Mike Wilson, CO of the Aries. We brought tents able to ab- Email: [email protected] set up camp and spent some time a couple were duct… err... I catching up with old friends and intrepid mean recruit Maybe next time some of you can making new acquaintances. enough to a member and join in the adventure!
Ten years ago, July 16th 1991, the chapter status. Sadly, she has USS HOOD became a full chapter USS HOOD 10th ANIVERSARY PARTY outlived many of her children due of STARFLEET. According to the to a decrease in interest of the SFI Historian Geneologies, USS By Captain Ron Bishop, USS Hood Star Trek franchise, but can delight Hood was the third chapter in New in her children’s progeny, being England commissioned as a starship, Grandmother to current R15 chapter prior to 1980 chapters in New USS Obannon out of Sanford, England were called “outposts”. ME, and Great Grandmother to Launched from STARFLEET’s Obannon’s progeny current R15 Shuttle Bay 07 in June of 1990, chapter USS Tsunami out of the shuttle’s successes included a Manchester, NH and current Shuttle Star Trek vendor attending their Avalon out of Standish, ME. meetings. USS Hood was launched as a Region 7 shuttle, prior to the USS Hood has sponsored events at existence of Region 15 New England, both the Regional and ship level when fi ve of the six New England including security ventures both states were part of Region 7. She jointly with her shuttles and Region was commissioned in Region 7 and 15 as well as on her own. Hood currently serves in the 15th Fleet. has co-hosted Regional events such as the Mini-Golf Tournament, As a chapter, USS Hood has had Sommersworth Children’s Festival four Commanding Officers: Dave and Conferences. Several events such Ryan, Leslie Ryan, Jerome Conner as Water Country outings, Creation’s and current CO Ron Bishop; and Imzadi Tour Security Team, Christa six Executive Offi cers: Leslie Ryan, McAuliffe Planetarium outings and The cost of Martian Real Estate was “just right”: Captain Beighley presents Jerome Conner, John Ellingwood, Silver Lake Park Watergun Battles the USS Mir’s crew with the two plots of land on Mars, a gift from the Cindi DeMidio, Ron Bishop and have been attended by chapters from crew of the USS Anasazi. current XO Garrett McCarthy. all over Region 15. One such outing, Photo courtesy of the USS Anasazi Starting as an Original Series Amesbury Sled Park (featured in Constitution Class Cruiser, USS CQ# 104), has grown into an annual Hood became a Guardian Angel members from both New Hampshire members over the years have held Regional Event. Class Rapid Response Cruiser, after and Massachusetts. Members have Regional and STARFLEET positions, the design of then Chief Engineer stretched all the way from Cape Cod, most notably, former Region 7 RC and The 10th anniversary party was Garrett McCarthy. The Chapter’s Rhode Island, Vermont, Arizona and STARFLEET ShOC Director, founding held at Madden’s Restaurant in motto became Pauci, Superbus, even as far as servicemen in Saudi CO Dave Ryan. Merrimack, NH and attended by Mirablis, translated “The Few, The Arabia. Over 100 people have been members of the Regional Staff Proud, The Outrageous”. HOOD members in its existence. The Although not having a mothership at and other chapters. Please join Hood as a chapter, her newsletter The her inception, USS Hood over the years the Chapters of Region 15 in Located fi rst in Concord, NH, then Granite Viewscreen and several crew has been mothership to many chapters congratulating Region 15’s oldest relocating to Nashua as her city of have won awards at both the Regional across the continental United States running chapter on her 10th charter in 1993, Hood has enjoyed and STARFLEET level. Many of her who commissioned to full STARFLEET anniversary. PAGE 30 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 THE CHANGING FACE OF KLINGONS - A NEW IDEA By Alex Rosenzweig, based on an original Idea by Eddie Rhodes • STARFLEET Region 7 Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
Author’s Note: The question of why would only be viewed as servitors. end of TOS and TMP), there was a undoubtedly in the best interests of Klingons had a different appearance in Star falling out between the true Klingons both the Federation and the Empire to Trek: The Original Series from how they (Notice that in the original series, and the TOS Klingons. The full reason let the matter lie. looked in all other Star Trek productions any reference to the Klingon is unknown (though there are has long been debated. It is not the intention home world was always to speculations, and the graphic (Notice that in later TNG and onward of this article to go through them all again. “the Klingon home world”. It novel Debt of Honor suggests (as well as in “Star Trek VI”, where Myself, I had long been a huge booster of wasn’t truly their (the TOS that both Imperial politics it was established), the Klingon the “fusions” concept, proposed initially by Klingons’) home world, but and unfortunate circumstance homeworld is referred to as Kronos, John M. Ford and FASA. It wasn’t until that of the true Klingons.) played a role; further, if one not “the Klingon homeworld”. This is last year that I encountered a theory that I allows the possibility that a subtle distinction, and is because it is actually felt offered a reasonable alternative The true Klingons let the General Chang in “Star Trek the home world to the true Klingons, to the fusions idea, and it is that theory that TOS Klingons manage the VI” may in fact also have been not merely the Klingon homeworld to I offer in this article… territory near Federation a TOS Klingon-as suggested people who are Klingon only by alliance space (while they were busy by his mostly smooth skull and ideology and not by birth.) In the TOS episode “Friday’s Child”, with conquests elsewhere) and only vestigial ridges-he the Klingon Kras stated that Klingons and it was natural that may have been part of the At the time that the Klingon Empire conquer weak species and make allies the Federation came to fi nal attempt of the TOS broke off alliances with most, or of the strong. In fact, that’s what he know this humanoid race Klingons to hold any power probably all, of the other warrior races, was doing on Capella IV, making an (TOS Klingons) as Klingons. in the Empire). Suffice it to Kang, Koloth, and Kor (and possibly alliance with the Capellans. There remained some say that the alliance was a few others) were given the choice confusion, as some ended, the true Klingons to alter their appearance to that We also know from that episode encounters with the true made their reappearance to of true Klingons or return to their and others (including “Errand of Klingons had taken place the Federation, and the respective races (who would no longer Mercy”, which established the Organian as far back as the whole alliance was be considered Klingon). This was a Peace Treaty) that the Klingons were 2150s, but the ultimately viewed great honor and extended only because aggressively expanding their empire at Federation as an they had brought that honor upon the time. They must have been busy, accepted for the embarrassment by themselves. The true Klingons did not making conquests and alliances all moment that the true Klingons, want to be reminded of their earlier over the quadrant. Kirk even made this they did not which is why it alliance by the different features of point when he exaggeratedly said the know all there is not discussed those exceptional members of the TOS Klingons were out to conquer half the was to know by them (as Klingon race. On the other hand, they galaxy. about this Worf stated in were pragmatic enough not to wish to warrior DS9’s episode exclude (and thereby lose the talents of) At some point prior to the mid-2260s species, and “Trials and such warriors who had so embodied period of TOS, the real Klingons (those hoped over Tribble-ations”). the Klingon spirit in battle. we saw in TMP onwards, including of time to learn course all the later series) had made an enough to Even the Rather than be disenfranchised as alliance with a race of humanoids that resolve the Federation does Klingons, most of the TOS Klingons we came to know as Klingons during inconsistencies in not discuss it. Not chose the former option. TOS. The allied race (which we shall their knowledge. only do they not call TOS Klingons) called themselves know for sure what The true Klingons no longer wished Klingon as well, because they had A few of these TOS happened (other than to be associated with other races in embraced the same warrior spirit and Klingons (notably the fact that the race they their empire, except for those they philosophy as the genetic (“true”) Commanders Kang, believed for a time to at conquered. It was a time of unity and Klingons. They helped with conquest Koloth, and Kor), least be called Klingons ethnic pride. One roughly analogous for and expansion of the Klingon distinguished themselves were no longer around), instance can be found on Earth when Empire. The TOS Klingons thoroughly in honor and battle to such but they did not wish the provinces of Spain united. In a embraced the Klingon culture, much a degree that even the true to make their tentative similar show of pride and unity, the like the Iotians (in “A Piece of the Klingons were impressed. relations with the true Moors and Jews were driven out of Action”) embraced 1920s Chicago mob There was nothing unusual Klingons worse and Spain, and only Catholic Spaniards culture. in this, and there are parallels endanger the fragile peace remained (for the most part). among the Vikings on Earth, accord. The Federation is, In addition, while the TOS Klingons with whom the Klingon culture after all, diplomatic. Over the course of the 24th Century, the were a different race, they carried shares many similarities. There TOS Klingons became more and more Klingon genetic material within them, are also parallels (to a lesser Based on what they knew isolated from the rest of the Empire. transplanted from Qo’noS by either the degree) in Scottish clans and (as in “Friday’s Child”), the While their fi nal fate remains unknown, Preservers or some other race. The other societies where people Federation may have put it is believed that when they do appear, true Klingons had discovered this fact were bound by purpose and together the pieces and made they are now so isolated, culturally and accepted-to a point-these other loyalty and not just by blood ties. reasonable assumptions, except and politically, from the Klingon beings as cousins, as “almost-Klingons”, for the falling out. If the speculation Empire that they are often simply not whereas obviously more different races Somewhere around 2270 (between the in Debt of Honor is accepted, it was recognized as Klingons at all. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 31 PROP COLLECTING: DAYS OF GLORY, DAYS OF DARKNESS Commander Ken Waid • USS Jaguar, STARFLEET Region 5 Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
Besides Star Trek, I have one other weapon, Tricorder, a Grail Diary from Ltd. filed a copyright infringement suit case-25 violations, you do the math. hobby in my life that occupies my spare Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, or against Gerardo Follano when they learned time, and helps me keep my sanity; something you think is totally obscure, he was making suits of armor identical to LucasFilm has been quite lenient and collecting/making replica props. What i.e. the Tardis Key From Dr. Who, or those worn by “Star Wars” characters. decent throughout the whole affair, but do I mean by replica props? Well, for a Sphere from the Phantasm movies; LucasFilm was seeking $100,000 per other studios, especially Viacom-who example, and to brag a bit, i have on there’s a good chance someone out copyright infringement, plus $50,000 in owns Paramount/Trek, and Warner my walls (much to an equal mix of there is making it, or you can have it punitive damages from Follano, who says Brothers who own Babylon 5, Batman, delight and dismay to my wife), various made. he can’t even afford a lawyer. and quite a few others have not; Klingon Weapons, a Babylon 5 PPG (the crushing auctions on eBay, Issuing not gun they use), a Blade Runner Gun, a A good place to go and discuss props Follano’s wares are sought only by a handful just cease and desist orders, but also Battlestar Galactica Blaster, a Star Wars is the Replica Prop Forum: http:// of “Star Wars” fanatics who want to attend demanding that the offending prop be Han Solo Blaster, several Lightsaber pub2.ezboard.com/fswvstitanicfrm21 conventions in realistic costumes. But a turned over to them immediately. hilts, and a few other things that I am or its sister site, ASAP - A Site About letter posted on the fan web site theforce.net proud to own. To see some Pictures, feel Props, which discusses Specifi c Props by a lawyer working pro bono for Follano It’s true, making then selling replica free to drop by this nice little spot in each section, and sub-threads: http:// stated that the studio intended to “take props is a crime, and the studios legally that our own Vice Admiral Kurt have every right to protect their own Roithinger, was nice enough to set copyrighted/intellectual property. If up for me on the Nexus Website: http:/ you make a Trek uniform for your own /www.ssnexus.org/kenpix/ use, it’s legal, if you make one then sell it, you are breaking copyright law. The general reaction when people fi rst see them is the same-”Oooooooh” or The trouble here is where is the line “Hey I remember that movie. I always between fairness, and reality, tend to wanted one of those…where did you blur. Is it fair to the studios and the get it, and how much did It cost?” people who make the props for the movies, to have their hard work, and There of course is the rub to prop Intellectual property taken, copied, and collecting - availability, and cost. I have then sold? No, at fi rst look, it’s not. a large family, so a $100.00 prop to me is one to two months of saving, to others - But in reality, what do studios do a $2000.00 Screen used prop is skipping with the props, once the movie is lunch for a couple of days. done? Usually nothing, in fact a great many truly fabulous props have been It all depends on what you want. A Now it can be told: Despite persistent rumors that the Sword of Kahless destroyed, i.e. the burning of TNG good portion of mine are made of resin was last seen fl oating somewhere in Space, it turns out it has been hanging bridge set, warehoused, sold at auction, - a two-part plastic compound that on the wall somewhere in Arizona all along. or simply thrown away (f.e. the is poured into a mold, cast off of an Photo courtesy of Ken Waid Deathstar landscape, the TOS Romulan original-if you are lucky. Some are Bird of Prey, the Monolith from 2001). castings of castings of castings and are pub23.ezboard.com/bpropreplicas . no prisoners.” A week later, however, 300 truly horrible. These come in pieces that outraged fans wrote to Lucas demanding Very few actually put these props out need to be sanded, bubble holes fi lled These sites are dedicated to the that he lighten up. A rep for LucasFilm says, for sale to the general public. For every (another indication of a good kit, fewer discussion of making, and selling of “We feel we are going to be able to solve this United Cutlery doing movie knives and bubbles = good kit) test fit together, replica props, just be sure to read and amicably and that Mr. Follano will soon swords, or the late, great Playmates then fi nally painted and glued. follow the FAQ before you leap in. On issue a public apology.” doing Trek toys, you are stuck with these sites are some of the people who something that is cheaply made i.e. There are also people out there who have made the best replicas over the Well, as you can see in the above article, Rubies/Kenner Star Wars Lightsabers, make props, a lot of them better than years, in fact a few of them were so the hammer has started to come down. or is overpriced i.e. the Franklin Mint the screen used ones. Sometimes they good they were eventually hired by the Note the sentence, “Follano’s wares are TOS Phaser, with 14kt Gold Plating… can be found on eBay, sometimes you Studios, or received offi cial licensing sought only by a handful of ‘Star Wars’ Yecch. have to hunt through lots of search for their replicas. fanatics who want to attend conventions engines, before you fi nd what you are in realistic costumes.” This is why ultimately I have had no looking for. Five years ago when I This is why prop collecting is in its days pangs of conscience in taking up this wanted a Batleth, it took me three of glory, now let’s discuss its days of As Trek fans i think we can all feel the hobby, I just don’t see Lucas, Spielberg, days and a lot of digging before I Darkness. From the NY Post Page 6 - sting of that remark. Unfortunately or James Cameron suffering, because found a dealer, now they are all over Gossip Column 07-20-2001: this is the sign of a growing trend by someone decided to do a nice replica Ebay. These are golden days for prop the studios-putting prop makers out of a prop from one of their movies in collectors the number of people out “Force not with Lucas toys of business. As of the writing of this their garage, and selling it. The area there making props seems to be on article, the suit has been settled quite here is very gray right now, but once the increase, and the prices more than George Lucas has sicced his lawyers on a fairly, with Mr. Follano apologizing, the powers that be smell dollars in the reasonable. small-time Toronto prop maker for selling and paying restitution far, far, far, below wind, in the form of litigation, I fear replica “Star Wars” items over the Internet. what he could have been hit with, which that the collecting of props may be in If you are interested in props, be it a Earlier this month, lawyers for LucasFilm is $100,000.00 per violation, in this for some hard times. PAGE 32 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 ONE SMALL STEP - OR A GIANT LEAP FOR US? Hartriono Sastrowardoyo • USS Challenger, STARFLEET Region 7 Artwork Courtesy of NASA
Mars is in the public eye once more. look into the possibility of a manned years later, a second ERV and MAV, as the International Space Station - so the NASA is under scrutiny with its recent Mars mission. A “reference mission” is well as the fi rst crew, are launched. This MRM chose not to design spacecraft missions to Mars, the movie “Mission a continual work in progress, provided ensures an alternate plan if there are any which created artifi cial gravity in some to Mars” was released, and the Voyager to the space community to critique problems with the fi rst ERV and MAV. way. episode “One Small Step” postulated and build upon. The objectives of this If those are fi ne, the fi rst crew uses the a manned Mars mission, Ares IV, in particular workshop were, among others, “stale” ones already on Mars. The second In 1994, it was estimated that all this October 19, 2032. Does such a mission to challenge the popular belief that or “fresh” set would support the next could be accomplished for a cost of $50 fi t with what we know about Star Trek’s such an undertaking would be a multi- crew, who would bring a third ERV billion. Robert Zubrin, president of Earth? Given today’s circumstances, is billion, thirty-year program. (In 1969 the and MAV. This is similar to what the the Mars Society, believes that the cost such a mission possible? Let’s look at the President’s Space Task Group, looking Russians have done with their space could be brought down to the $20-30 known events as they are said to have beyond the Apollo program, postulated station missions. (This cycle of launching billion range, spent over 10 years. By occurred in Star Trek: a $8-10 billion per year program, backup ERVs and MAVs with the comparison, the General Accounting Office puts the total cost of the 1996 - End of Eugenics Wars. S. S. Botany International Space Station at a little over Bay escapes into deep space. (“Space $95 billion. Seed.”) In December 1999, the Mars Polar Lander 2018 - Advances in sublight propulsion and its associated probes were lost, make sleeper ships like the Botany Bay forcing a reassessment of NASA’s Mars obsolete (“Space Seed.”) exploration program. Over the next fi fteen years many robotic missions are 19 October 2032 - Ares IV mission to planned, including one for 2005, which Mars, undertaken by the International would retrieve and bring back to Earth Space Agency (ISA). Although the United Martian soil and rock samples. Given States and NASA are major participants, the uncertainty of whether or not there many other nations are sponsoring it. were microscopic fossils in the Martian (“One Small Step.”) meteorite discovered in 1996, the fi ndings from such a sample return mission could 2053 - Postulated date for the Third provide the impetus for a manned Mars World War, which almost reduces society mission. Astronaut Dr. Garrett Reisman to the Stone Age level. (“Star Trek confi rmed this, stating that even though Chronology”/”First Contact”) are studies for a manned Mars mission within NASA, nothing will be considered 2063 - Warp drive invented by Zefram until the International Space Station Cochrane. First official contact with is completed. “It would take a major extraterrestrial life, and the Interstellar scientific find. If we found that there Age begins. (“First Contact.”) was some promise to find some solid “I’m ready to go!”: Author Hartriono Sastrowardoyo already has the right evidence of life on Mars that couldn’t be outfi t for future Space endeavors. 2103 - Colonization of Mars begins (“The verifi ed robotically, then you might see 37s.”) Photo courtesy of Hartriono Sastrowardoyo funding go up for human exploration.”
Star Trek has always portrayed Earth which included a manned Mars mission next crew would greatly minimize any In a discussion with Michael Okuda, and the United States in particular, as among its components.) The MRM has stranding of astronauts on the planet.) scenic art supervisor for Voyager, he having advanced spacefl ight capability, undergone at least two revisions over the expressed that the 2032 date for the along with the relevant technology. Kirk years, but let’s take a look at that early Unlike “One Small Step,” which had a Ares IV mission was unnecessarily and crew don’t need magnetic boots to study, as the basic concept remained crew of three, the MRM assumed six conservative for a piloted Mars mission, walk the decks of the Botany Bay. This the same. astronauts would be used for a Mars and that he had hoped they would move implies that by 1996, the ship’s launch mission, based on the tasks required of the up the date by at least fi ve years. “Then date, artifi cial gravity must have been The study focused on a “split mission” crew, safety and risk considerations, and again, the designation ‘Ares IV’ might invented. This is also subtlety reinforced strategy. The fi rst missions would send the dynamics of an international crew. be interpreted to suggest that there had in “One Small Step.” LT John Kelly, the the supplies needed to survive on Mars Martian exploration would encompass been at least three landings prior to mission commander, is seen crawling up and return to Earth. Afterwards, the sample collecting and analysis; geology this one, so maybe the fi rst landing was a ladder with rungs, which are useless in crew would be sent along. By gradually of both the surface and subsurface around 2026,” he continues. (Incidentally, zero gravity. Notice also in the episode building up supplies, a permanent of Mars; analysis of the composition a 2026 date for the Ares IV would neatly Chakotay’s comment that the astronauts habitation of Mars would be possible by and structure of the atmosphere; and resolve the conflict given in Kelly’s were stranded on Mars for “weeks,” not the third manned landing. performing experiments to gauge the statement that Buck Bokai broke Joe months, confi rming McGivers’ comment ability of humans to inhabit Mars. DiMaggio’s consecutive game hitting on advances in sublight propulsion. How During the fi rst launch window- initially Given a travel time of 4 to 6 months, streak that day, an event stated to have does that compare to the real world? Is projected at 2007 with a 180-day trip- it is expected that the crew would happened in 2026 in “The Big Goodbye.”) a manned Mars mission by 2032 beyond three cargo missions would be sent to initially spend 18 to 20 months on Mars, Given today’s state of events, a manned our current means? Mars. These would include an Earth eventually building up to a stay time Mars landing in 2009 as forecast in the Return Vehicle (ERV), a Martian Ascent of 600 days. The shorter travel times fi rst MRM may not be feasible, but Trek’s In 1992 NASA held a workshop, called Vehicle (MAV), and a surface habitat. reduce the time spent by the crew in zero prognostications, including a Martian the Mars Reference Mission (MRM), to During the next launch window two gravity to a typical tour of duty aboard colony, may yet prove to be right. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 33 TOLKIEN INSPIRED By Fleet Captain David Klingman • USS Hawkeye Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
I have discovered and I want to share with correspondence I have found them, works of JRR Tolkien as well as their own joined a group of less than 700 people you, something that I have found truly especially Donna, to be very helpful. It was original works and art from a variety of worldwide who share a love of the works inspiring about the works of JRR Tolkien Donna, the director of Ted’s artistic and science fi ction and fantasy media sources. of Middle Earth. There are a thousand and and his son Christopher Tolkien. Actually, commercial endeavors, who graciously I think perhaps the best source of their art one details I could describe, but I simply I want to talk to you about a few gems I gave me permission to include some work as it relates to Middle Earth is Greg encourage you to visit their web site at have found. examples of his art work for your pleasure. and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years http://www.tolkiensociety.org to see all Ted and Donna live in Toronto, Canada. (published in 2001 with historical text by their resources. Recently, I have come to appreciate Ted was born in 1955 and has produced Greg Hildebrandt Jr., Greg’s son). The book Professor Tolkien as an artist and as the seven calendars with two more, 2003 and has some fascinating photos of Greg, Tim, Professor Tolkien’s works also include inspiration for a number of artists. I have 2004, on the way, and has contributed to and their friends posing for the various some fascinating pieces I think are worth also discovered that there is not only a at least eight texts related to Middle Earth. scenes. Their art work has also found reading: history to Middle Earth, but in fact a whole Of course, he represents only one of many its way to the pages of many versionf universe and a mythology represented not artists who have been inspired to bring of Tolkien’s books including Master of • Roverandom, a children’s tale he wrote only by his works and the works of his son, Middle Earth to life, but it’s my opinion Middle Earth (by Paul Kocher) which has for his son Michael about a toy dog’s but also by dozens of artists and members magical journeys of literary organizations (a few of which I • Sir Gawain and the Green KInight would like to talk about). (translations of the medieval poems and tales) My fi rst clue into the vast world of JRR • His poetry, expecially the tales of Tom Tolkien came from reading - or rather Bombadil (who ultimately appears in The rereading - The Silmarillion. It is a tale of Lord of the Rings) the history and mythology of Middle Earth, from its creation to its change, to its Third So why am I telling you all this? and Fourth Ages described in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Tolkien takes much Because, like you, I’m excited about the of his mythology from Norse and Old upcoming film adaptation of LORD OF English myths, especially Welsh myth and THE RINGS (The Fellowship of the legend. He bases a language, alphabet, and Ring opens December 19 if you’re culture on what he envisioned as a Middle interested, and if you haven’t already, Earth built from the mental images of his go to the offi cial movie site at http:// surroundings - Europe and particularly www.lordoftherings.net/ for information England and Wales. A number of literary on the fi lm). I have also taken up several critics and journalists have likened The hobbies of my own that I am working Shire to his mythological representation on, including a family tree for Aragorn of England. I have since been reading, and (surprise, my favorite hero in the tales) and struggling a bit, through “The Book of a ‘sequel’ story about the end of Middle Lost Tales 1” and “The Book of Lost Tales Earth. I’m also trying to organize with 2” which both examine the beginnings two of my local theaters some sort of of Middle Earth and its development. presentation for the upcoming fi lm. For those of you who are fascinated by mythology and history, I recommend: The works of Professor Tolkien have • The Silmarillion (JRR Tolkien) become something of which my wife • The Book of Lost Tales 1 (JRR Tolkien, Rivendell (and some friends) have accused me of edited by Christopher Tolkien) Printed with the permission of Mr. Nasmith obsession, but I have found them simply to • The Book of Lost Tales 2 (JRR Tolkien, be enchanting. Some are very diffi cult, but edited by Christopher Tolkien) all are worth reading. • The Complete Guide to Middle Earth that his works, along with the Brothers the famous picture of Bilbo writing his (Robert Foster) Hildebrandt, represent the pinnacle of memoirs at Rivendell and the cover of My particular interest has been in the Tolkien-inspired art. Smith of Wootton Major and Farmer Giles mythology of Middle Earth and its history, My second “inspiration” came from the of Ham. I was unfortunately unable to particularly surrounding the life, events, art work of the artist Ted Nasmith, who Mr. Nasmith’s work can be viewed and contact the artists for their kind permission and lineage of the character Aragorn, who I some of you may know as the creator of purchased at the following sites: to include versions of their work. feel was one of the richest people presented the images in a number of calendars and in the works. I have gone so far as to trace books based on his perceptions of Middle Artists of Middle Earth The most telling story is just how many his ancestry back to its beginnings. I have Earth and the works of Professor Tolkien http://www.mi.uib.no/~respl/tolkien/ artists have been inspired to bring Middle also jokingly noted to a friend that my (for those of you just now caught up in the Artists/artist-nasmith.html Earth to life. I have found no less than 101 birthday, September 29, is the same day hype, you can see his art work in the 2002 Chalk Farm Gallery artists who are “published” on the Internet. described in The Fellowship of the Ring Tolkien Calendar). I have found particular http://www.chalk-farm-gallery.co.uk/ An excellent place to view a lot of this as the day the hobbits first met Strider joy in two pieces of art by Mr. Nasmith: artists/ted_nasmith.html work is http://www.nightrunner.com/cgi- (Aragorn) in the village of Bree. Happy Minas Tirith at Dawn and Rivendell bin/index.pl . coincidence I’m sure! Tolkien Art by Ted Nasmith I have, in fact, purchased signed prints http://anduin.eldar.org/artgallery/tolkien/ The most recent source of my interest in the There are, of course, countless web sites of these works which are now hanging in tnasmith/tnasmith.html works of JRR Tolkien has been The Tolkien dedicated to the works of the late Professor my home offi ce and give me great hope Society, an international educational and Tolkien, and I have conveniently set them and connection to the heroism of the tales The Brothers Hildebrandt of course are charity (volunteer) organization dedicated down at The Mad Hirogen web site at which I have come to appreciate. another widely known source of Tolkien to the works of the late Professor Tolkien http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/sardis/ I’d like to talk about Ted and Donna artwork, and they too have done a number and his estate. This group is a recognized hirogen/88.html. Of course, the best way to Nasmith for a moment, since through of calendars and artwork related to the organization by the estate. I have myself experience the works is to read them! PAGE 34 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 each other (this entire act is called fl exion as in the “fl exing” of muscles). The reverse effect, called extension involves the release of actin from myosin (ATP provides the energy but also causes the release of the actin from the ON THE HUMANOID CONDITION myosin) and then the muscle cell returns to its normal length. An animated version of this is available at http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/movies/ By FCapt. David Klingman • Xenobiologist, USS Hawkeye actin_myosin.html Artwork by Fleet Captain David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region Five FUN FACT: Some of the calcium in the muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum comes from blood calcium stores This will be the second in a three part series borders of the orbit and the structures of the structures and internal organs that are regulated by hormones that draw dealing with human(oid) physiology. We’ll nose, the midface makes up the structures of • production of and maintenance of bone calcium from the matrix of bone! be dividing the series into the cardiovascular, the nose and cheek bones and upper jaw, and marrow (bone marrow, recall, is that material musculoskeletal, and neuroendocrine systems. the lower face makes up the structures of the that directly or indirectly prodieces our blood We’ll save the discussion of hormones and A fourth article will discuss advances in lower jaw. The upper face and midface are cells) nerve control for the next article. medicine and surgery through the 21st-24th unique due the presence of the sinuses. They • maintenance of body calcium and phosphate century as they relate to cardiovascular, include the frontal sinuses above the eyebrows, (recall the bones are made of calcium) The musculoskeletal system consists then musculoskeletal, and neuroendocrine the ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses behind the of nothing more than a series of levers and physiology. nose, and the maxillary sinuses below the eyes However, the skeleton could not perform, pulleys that, through muscle contraction and and behind the cheeks. The purpose of the function, or in fact exist without a skeletal relaxation, allow the bones of the skeleton to If you think of the body as a machine with sinuses is to provide ‘lift’ to the face, allowing system. A machine with no gears doesn’t move toward and away from each other and a control center, physical machinery and for a decrease in weight due to the presence of move, and the muscles of the body perform allow us to move. conduits that provide the fuel for the machine, air in the sinuses that enables us to maintain that function. then the cardiovascular system we talked an upright posture with our head in line with We’ll end this discussion with a set of about last time is the conduit system. This time our bodies. THE MUSCLES interesting bones and muscles that perform a around, let’s talk about the physical machinery There are in fact three types of muscle: skeletal function we take for granted. - the musculoskeletal system, breaking it down THE SPINAL COLUMN (or voluntary) muscle, cardiac (or heart) into its components: The spinal column is composed of a series of muscle, and smooth muscle, which maintains AUDITION (HEARING) irregular shaped bones called the vertebrae the movements of internal organs such as the Ever wonder how sound registers? Here’s The skeletal system of the human body (we’re that serve to give us our ‘erect’ posture, encase peristalsis of the intestines and stomach to how (in a simplifi ed manner) - sound waves talking Homo sapiens sapiens terraensis here) the vital structure of the spinal cord, and move food through the digestive tract and the approach the ear (the ear is shaped so that the is made of 206 bones (get out those old biology connect the bones of the appendicular skeleton smooth muscle surrounding major arteries sound is funneled into the ear canal) and these textbooks now) arranged into what are called to the axis of our body. The vertebrae consists which helps pump blood. sound waves (which carry energy) impact the axial and appendicular skeleton. The axial of seven cervical, twelve thoracic, fi ve lumbar, upon the tympanic membrane (aka ear drum). skeleton consists of those bones that make up fi ve fused sacral, and three to four (sometimes Skeletal muscle is what connects the parts Attached to the internal aspect of the eardrum the axis (spinal column and head) of the body, more) coccygeal vertebrae which are stacked of the skeleton and enables them to move is a bone called the malleusm which is attached while the appendicular skeleton consists of on top of each other and separated by fi brous together, maintain posture, move the body, to a bone called the incus which is attached to bones that make up the appendages (arms discs. These are the discs you hear about when and perform many other functions such as a bone called the stapes. and legs) and their connections to the axis you think of a ‘slipped disc’. Within the center breathing and swallowing and blinking and of the body. of each of these vertebrae is a hollow center smiling. In this discourse, we’re going to avoid The vibration of the ear drum causes the which forms (as the vertebrae stack on top of listing all the muscles and talk instead about movement of the malleus, then incus, then Generally speaking, bones (and teeth) are one another) the vertebral or spinal canal. The how a muscle moves and functions. stapes (which is all amplified by a muscle made of a crystalline material known discs and the shape of the vertebrae allow for called the tensor tympani) and the stapes then as hydroxyapatite (a calcium phosphate the passage of the various spinal nerves out Muscles are made of individual cells called causes the vibration of a membrane called the derivative) embedded in a protein matrix. the sides. Compression or collapse of discs can syncitia. The term describes cells which have foramen ovale which sense pressure waves Bones are, to varying degrees, hollow, made of compress these nerves, leading to a lot of the fused, have multiple nuclei, and therefore through a fl uid inside the inner ear. This fl uid an outer cortical plate and an inner trabecular back pain and arm and leg pain people feel. function in ultimate unison. Skeletal muscle then causes the “hairs” on nerve cells to vibrate network, which is the network in which bone syncitia are long cells whose internal structure and this mechanical energy is converted by marrow is formed. Long bones of the leg and THE RIB CAGE is made of the proteins actin and myosin which those nerve cells to electrical energy that sends arm are the most ‘hollow’ having large marrow The 12 pairs of ribs are also part of the axial are long strandlike proteins stacked above one signals to the brain to process the sounds and spaces and a number of bones are solid, with skeleton, joined posteriorly (in the back) to the another forming ‘sliding tubes’ (as we’ll see, identify them - BEEP BEEP! no marrow. side aspects of the vertebrae and anteriorly to the actin and myosin slide along one another the sternum (breastbone). The fi rst seven ribs making the muscle cell longer or shorter). What about people who are deaf (or to be It would take entirely too much time to list and are joined directly to the sternum, the 8th-10th more appropriate, hearing impaired)? Well, describe all the bones of the body, so we’re ribs are joined to the 7th rib. The 11th and Before a muscle “contraction” the actin and there are two kinds of deafness - conduction not going to do that, but instead we’ll look 12th ribs are ‘fl oating ribs’ having no anterior myosin are in their ‘elongated’ state and deafness and nerve deafness. Conduction at bones in groups and talk about some of (front) attchment. The ribs serve to enclose are separate and unbound. When a nerve deafness occurs when the sounds can’t get to their functions. and protect the chest cavity and also assist signal is sent to the muscle (by the brain and the inner ear, this us usually due to damage to in respiration (breathing) through various spinal cord), there is a release of calcium from the ear drum or damage to the bones (ex. severe THE SKULL AND FACE muscles. compartments inside the muscle cells called arthritic changes, skull fractures , masses such Part of the axial skeleton, the bones of the skull sarcoplasmic reticulum. This calcium binds as tumors or even ear wax that may prevent and face are in fact two separate groups of THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON to proteins lining the spaces between the sound from getting to its destination), whereas bones - those of the cranial cavity and those of The appendages, that is the arms and legs, are actin and myosin. The release and binding of nerve deafness is the result of damage to the the nasofacial apparatus. joined to the axial skeleton in two places. The calcium allows the other proteins to ‘get out nerves. There are a number of neurologic arms are joined to the axial skeleton through of the way’ and the actin and myosin can then diseases that can cause this, tumors, trauma or The bones of the cranial cavity (the pairs of the pectoral bones and muscles (the shoulder bind to one another. ATP (which is adenosine severing of the nerves, f.e. frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, and other blades and associated structures) and the legs triphosphate, the energy molecule of the body) bones) encase the brain and vital structures of are joined to the axial skeleton through the can then bind and allow the myosin to ‘pivot’ The skeletal and muscular systems are the skull and are held together by articulations bones of the pelvis (which is a series of paired, (myosin molecules look like golf clubs, with fascinating in how they work together to known as sutures which begin as open fused, and articulated bones which make up the head binding to the actin and the head produce movements ranging from the gross fi brous articulations at birth (sometimes called the hips and pelvis). The arms are composed pivoting). movements of the arm (such as pitching fontanelles) and usually close by the second of a humerus (upper arm bone), a radius and a baseball) to the fi ner movements and year of life when the brain has developed in ulna (foreams), and strucures of the wrist and When the myosin heads pivot, the actin contraction of muscles that provide posture size. The unusual aspect of these bones is that hands and fi ngers, while the legs are composed and myosin slide along one another. In an and upright stability in bipedal species (and they are generally fl at, with little marrow, but of a femus (thigh bone which articulates with individual muscle cell, there are two sets of how the bones of the face and skull are hollow encased within are vein-like structures that the hip socket), the tibia and fi bula (the lower actin and myosin, each pointing in opposite and fi lled with air, providing buoyancy) to the aid in the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid leg and shin), and the bones of the ankle and directions. When the actin and myosin pivot fi ne movements of bones that allow us to hear through and out of the cranial cavity. feet and toes. and slide, the two sets actually slide in opposite sounds or see things or swallow or blink. directions toward each other (toward the center The bones of the face are, of course, my The skeleton then performs a number of of the muscle cell) and the whole cell contracts Next visit to the humanoid body will be the fascination as a dentist, and typically the face important functions (only some are included or shortens. The composite contraction of neuroendocrine system (brain, spinal cord, is thought of in three sections - the upper, mid, here): muscle cells causes the whole muscle to shorten nerves, and all the glands and hormones that and lower face. The upper face makes up the • physical support and protection for the body and thus the bones of the skeleton move toward control body functions). THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 35 Summertime and the living is easy. That’s the USS Chesapeake, NCC-1887 USS Nebula, NX-61800 working on an online Fanzine. Anniversary philosophy a lot of STARFLEET chapters take. Richmond, VA North Royalton, OH party was held. Most chapters had a quiet summer with picnics Crew celebrated promotions with a party and Ship’s website has been updated. Crew members and barbecues being the preferred method charity auction. Crew enjoyed a trip to Kings preparing for R1 Summit. of relaxation. Most chapter’s report that they Dominion. Region Two are ramping up for a busy fall season. Send Space Station Nikola Tesla, NCC-SS0005 all Summaries for the CQ to: cqsummaries USS Columbus, NCC- 72401 Puryear, TN USS Blackstar, NCC-75003 @sfi .org. Columbus, OH Webpage redesign continues and a new logo Miami, FL Members celebrated reaching their food drive adopted by the crew should be unveiled shortly. An away team held a recruitment event at a local Region One goals by holding a cookout. Plans in the works to An away team attended Shore Leave in R7. role-playing event. Away teams also attended participate in the local United Nations Festival several area conventions and gaming events. USS Aeon, NCC-75022 to be held in November. USS Powhatan, NCC 1967-A Memphis TN Chesapeake, VA USS Cherokee, NCC-75009 Crew celebrated their third anniversary and USS Dominator, NCC-18076 An away team attended Shore Leave. Richton, MS many members were recognized for their Charleston, SC Several members volunteered at a local vacation service. Door prizes were given out and an Uno Several crew members attended a 4th of July USS Questar, NCC-75435 bible school. Cadets went on an away mission Tournament was held. party with another local ship. Welcomed Louisville, KY to an area zoo. Two cadets are participating in two new members aboard. Collection for Crew bringing canned goods to each meeting an anti tobacco summer camp. USS Alaric, NCC-503 Overseas Coupon Program (OCP) and Stampede to donate to a local food pantry. Crewmembers Asheville, NC continues. visited Fort Knox and toured the Patton Museum. USS Continuum, NCC-71821 Crewmembers enjoyed playing Star Trek trivia An away team visited a local planetarium. Pensacola, FL at the monthly meeting. Fundraising efforts Shuttle Grey Ghost, NCC-75001 Crew participated in monthly meeting and are continue including aluminum recycling and Appomattox, VA USS Richmond, NCC-2003 looking for to the premiere of Enterprise. fund raising on eBay. Crewmembers enjoyed a pool party and attended Covington, VA a Christmas in July event at a local market. Collections efforts continue for recycling and Dark Silence Station, NCC-SS-007 Shuttle Albemarle, NCC-1967-A/2 Fundraising efforts continue for the ships Stampede. Crew also collecting for a local animal Florence, AL Hertford, NC charities. shelter. Crew readying for a science survey mission of Crewmembers enjoyed a ship camping trip. An a local cave system. away team attended Shore Leave. Ship is looking USS Heimdal, NCC-1793 USS Ronald E McNair, NCC-61809 for a new meeting space. Crew is considering Madison Heights, VA Columbia, SC USS DaVinci, NCC-74671 adopting a Volunteer Fire Department as their Crew enjoyed a day of swimming, cooking out Ship toured the International Space Station Columbus, GA charity. and relaxing at Smith Mountain Lake. Charity exhibit in Charlotte NC with several other area Crewmembers enjoyed a lazy afternoon of pizza efforts continue including collecting aluminum ships. Members also enjoyed a cookout in Rock and swimming at their second annual pool USS Asgard, NCC-72402 for recycling and stamps for Stampede. Crew Hill. party and pizza feast. Crew also celebrated Lancaster, OH members raised over $400.00 at the annual the 4th of July with a cookout and welcomed Away team attended an Irish festival in a nearby charity auction. USS Star League, NCC-2101 members from several other ships. An away town. Crewmembers celebrated their second N. Augusta, SC team participated in a highway cleanup day. anniversary at a local restaurant. USS Jamestown, NCC-1843-D Away team enjoyed lunch with the Captain. Hampton, VA CO and XO attended a kickoff luncheon USS Draco, NCC-78501 USS Athena, NCC-51896 Members continued their volunteer efforts at the for the Juvenile Diabetes Walkathon and Cullman, AL Reston, VA Virginia Air and Space Museum. Yard sale was received information for the team that will be Crewmembers enjoyed a social evening of food Crew continues to sell dishcloths and bookmarks held to raise money for the ships treasury. Ship participating. and gaming. to benefi t the Julian Flemming Memorial Fund. sponsored a Model Hobby Workshop at a local Many members worked hard to make Shore craft store. An away team visited the local IKV USS Starward Fury, NCC-2122 USS Dräkenfi re, NCC-71822 Leave a success. chapter’s picnic. An away team attended Shore Fayetteville, NC Odenville, AL Leave. Away team visited the Hubble Display at the Finished updating the bylaws during the Bennu Station, SFR-119 Raleigh Museum of Natural History. Members monthly meeting and expect them to pass Gatlinburg, TN USS Lewis B. Puller, SFR-123 also visited the NC Zoo. without a problem. Crews made agreements to Crewmembers participated in the Independence Summerville, SC work with another chapter for joint exploration. Day Parade in Gatlinburg that bills itself as the Crew enjoyed playing the Harry Potter U.S.S. Tycho, NCC-59325 Crew members continue to contribute to OCP. fi rst parade for independence in the country. Collectable Card Game at the last meeting. Toledo, OH Away teams also enjoyed two movie events. Crewmembers also celebrated the marriage Crew enjoyed their annual picnic and beach Shuttle Gasparilla, NCC-2071/001 of two of their own. An away team attended party. Everyone is looking forward to the Region Tampa, FL USS Bonaventure, NCC-102-A Shore Leave. 1 Fall conference. Collections effort continues Held first crew meeting as a shuttle. Mailed Greensboro, NC for OCP and Stampede. recruitment packages to several interested Ship celebrated their anniversary at Gibson Park. USS Maat, NCC-1794-A parties. Crew members also attended a movie event. Virginia Beach, VA USS West Virginia, NCC-2008 Several crew members volunteered at a local Charlestown, WV USS Hephaestus, NCC-2004 USS Carolina, NCC-74222 amphitheatre to raise funds for the chapter and Crew members created 120 book marks for the Birmingham, AL Greenville, SC its charities. Crew donated over two hundred summer reading program at the local library. Crew looking forward to the premiere of Members participated in the MDA telethon. dried and canned food items to a local senior Enterprise. Crewmembers also enjoyed camping trips services organization. Members also volunteered USS Yeager, NCC-61893 in Tennessee and North Carolina. The XO at a local animal shelter. An away team enjoyed Bluefi eld, WV USS Indestructible, NCC-2071 sponsored a cook out that was enjoyed by all. a bowling outing. Crew enjoyed a swim party. Members are also Warner Robbins, GA PAGE 36 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 An away team attended IC. Crew welcomed business cards to any interested member. Ship USS Oberon, NCC-71820 anniversary party. Members are also enjoying their fi rst international member aboard. hosted a Star Trek marathon for the local UPN Citrus Heights, CA the summer by attending a movie or having a affi liate. Ship held a successful movie night. Money was barbecue every weekend. USS Jubilee, NCC-57299 raised for the Diana Morgan Fund. Crew is Mobile, AL USS Palo Duro, NCC-61914 planning their 8th anniversary party. An away team enjoyed a trip to the 2001 Amarillo, TX Region Six International Conference in Kansas City. A small Crew spent the last general meeting planning USS Onizuka, NCC-71815 team also journeyed to provide moral support to for a party for the new Enterprise premier. Food, Chico, CA USS Czar’ak, NCC-1798-A a fellow offi cer. Later in the month an away team fun and good TV are planned. CO attended STARFLEET’s IC and had a Minneapolis, MN attended a rodeo with members of other chapters. fantastic time. Many kudos to the entire IC Ship sponsored a mini-golf tournament with a Ship also participated in a joint recruitment USS Quanah Parker, NCC-73628 staff. local ship and the shuttle. event with other area chapters. Lubbock, TX Away team prepared and served dinner at a local USS Peacekeeper, NCC-72300 USS Fox River, NCC-81002 USS Khai Tam, NCC-81000 Ronald McDonald House. Hosted the Region Visalia, CA Appleton, WI Tallahassee, FL Three Chess Tournament. Crewmember was Crew celebrated their 7th anniversary in July. Away team attended the IC. Business meeting held and a captain’s poker featured in the local newspaper showing his Crew held their annual water war at the August night was scheduled. Members beginning to model airplanes at a local competition. meeting. Everyone had a wonderful albeit soggy USS Imperium, NCC-2125 plan activities again. time. An away team traveled to San Jose for an Fargo, ND USS Rhyanna, NCC-1892 IC planning meeting. Crewmembers participated in the pledge drive USS Odyssey, NCC-454-A Austin, TX for the local PBS station. Members also attended Hattiesburg, MS Crew members contributed 85 cans of tomato Shuttle Raven’s Claw, NCC-72202 planning meetings for the upcoming Valleycon. An away attended IC. The ship sponsored a products to a local food pantry. Crew continued Woodland, CA sleepover in August. to volunteer for a local reading program. Efforts Crew enjoyed an away mission to the Sacrament USS Thunderchild, NCC-3122 included teaching people to read and shelving Zoo. Rapid City, SD USS Okatoma, NCC-74695 books for a book fair. Crewmembers participated in the July Highway Colllins, MS USS Tikopai, NCC-1800 pick up. Completed the task in half the time An away team traveled to Jackson to view the Shuttle Seawolf, NCC-73628/1 San Jose, CA despite the rain that showed up half way Majesty of Spain exhibit with a ship from that Houston, TX An away team attended the monthly meeting through. Crew manned a booth at the Black Hills area. Participated in a joint recruitment event Crew is planning upcoming activities including of another local ship. Members answered Duck Race and raised money for the Children’s in the region. a trip to the Houston Space Flight Center. telephones for the local public broadcasting Miracle Network. station. USS Paegan, NCC-1755 USS Spirit World, DN-74300 Orlando, FL Houston, TX Region Seven Crew enjoyed a quiet summer but took time Crew meeting featured a photo session for Region Five to celebrate the engagement of two of their upcoming newsletters and website plus plans USS Accord, NCC-1842 ranks. for future events. Shuttlecraft Achilles, NCC-97301/1 Ithaca, NY Portland, OR Away teams attended Shore Leave and the USS Rogue Phoenix, NCC-75005 Ships constitution is nearing completion and STARFLEET IC. Crewmembers also enjoyed a Savannah, GA Region Four will be going to members shortly. Plans in the lunch and movie events. Plans are being fi nalized Away teams visited both Shore Leave and works to recruit at a local convention. for the 12th Annual Watkins Glen Weekend. Vulkon. Intership club meetings continue. USS Angeles, NCC-71840 Los Angeles, CA USS Bright Star, NCC-71875 USS Alpha Centauri, NCC 71812 USS Shadow Walker, NCC-74660 Meeting and picnic was held at the Angeles Redmond, WA Washington, DC Smiths, AL National Forest in July. Crew enjoyed a Quiet summer for the chapter but the CO has Away team attended Shore Leave. Crew making Monthly meeting included dinner at a local pool party and finished up filming for their plans to attend conferences across the country. plans for their annual cook our and pool party. restaurant and a movie trip. Crew was pleased to commercial. Crew continues the process of welcome a visitor from another area chapter. selecting a new CO. USS CM Russell, NCC-75285 USS Arthur C. Clarke, NCC-63544 Great Falls, MT Cinnaminson, NJ USS Spiritwalker, NCC-31097 USS Angelfi re, NCC-75025 Plans proceeding for the ships commissioning Ship enjoyed a barbecue held at a member’s Decatur, AL Phoenix, AZ party. Crew is prepared etched glasses for the home. Ship is getting a website. Many thanks to another Collection efforts for OCP continue. An away event. local chapter for their help. The two ships are team attended the IC. USS Asimov, NCC-1647 working together to plan joint activities and USS Crusader, NCC-74711 Yardley, PA meeting weekends. Crew continues to contribute USS Augusta Ada, NCC-55011 Spokane, WA Away team attended Shore Leave and attended to a local animal shelter and to participate San Francisco, CA Crew planning their 4th anniversary the 7th Brigade Muster. in OCP. An away team attended IC and An away team attended the LinuxWorld celebration. represented the ship during the color guard. Conference. Crew welcomed many visitors to USS Avenger, NCC-1860 Science department conducted a geology lesson their monthly meeting. USS Destiny, NCC-97301 North Brunswick, NJ for the ship cadets. Salem, OR Crew enjoying monthly meetings at the Barnes Cascade Station, NCC-SS0003 Crew enjoyed their annual picnic which was and Noble. Many departments publishing their USS Trident, NCC-74692 Redding, CA held the CO’s home. Everyone enjoyed games own newsletters. Stuart, FL Crewmembers enjoyed their annual end of and barbecue. Ship hosted a miniature golf Crew enjoyed a 4th of July Pool Party. An away summer barbecue. Members are also looking challenge. Local chapters attended and much USS IDIC, NCC-71811 team attended Shore Leave. forward to the upcoming Western Conference. fun was had. Washington, DC Annual pool party and picnic was held. An away USS Triumph, NCC-26228 USS Centurion, NCC-74801 Shuttle Greywolf, NCC-75016-01 team attended Shore Leave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Moreno Valley, CA Boise, ID Members staying busy taking academy courses. An away team attended the STARFLEET IC. Quiet month due to station relocation. USS Highlander, NCC-10530 Many upcoming events in the works including Crewmember did participate in their annual Frederick, MD an Enterprise launch party and a Halloween Sandy Pointe Party and enjoyed the company Crew continues to collect goods for various Region Three event. of other area ships. Greywolf crewmembers charity projects. Crew deep in plans for several also gathered on the 4th of July for a picnic and regional events. Crewmembers are enjoying USS Aurora Vulcanus, NCC-1888 USS Highroller, NCC-23104 fi reworks. a new e-mail list and are planning an Audio Houston, TX Reno, NV Fanzine in the near future. Away team attended the Region Dart and Pool Crew members have completed creating packets USS Jaguar, NCC-74750 Tournament but neglected to bring along a for the upcoming Western Conference being Mill Creek, WA USS Justice, NCC-556 navigator. A great time was had in spite of held in Reno. Chief Science offi cer attended an Crew heavily involved with the ships planned Florham Park, NJ getting lost. Another away team attended the astronomy day at the local Astronomical Society. change to a different class of ship. Fictional work Crewmembers enjoyed the ships annual picnic. IC. He used the opportunity not only to educate and webpage redesign is occurring because of Away teams attended LAN day with the people on his telescope and helioscope but to this change. Avenger. USS Bexar, NCC -71718 recruit them to STARFLEET as well. San Antonio, TX USS Kensington, NCC-75016 USS Lexington, NCC-1703-C The crew welcomed a new member onboard. K’ehleyr Station, NCC-SS009 Meridian, ID West Point, NY An away team competed in the Region’s Annual Las Vegas, NV Crewmembers participated in a yard sale to An away team attended Shore Leave in July. Pool and Darts tournament. Crew members enjoyed movie, pizza and poker raise funds. Members also enjoyed a videothon Crew has been looking into constitutional nights this month. Poker tournament netted on Labor Day. changes for the ship. USS. Joan of Arc, NCC-73289 pop tops for a local charity organization. Crew Corpus Christi, TX member handbook is being revised and should USS Rubicon, NCC-71816 USS Lone Wolf, NCC-72214 Celebrated the birthday of a crew member. The be completed shortly. The 21st MSG the One Richland, WA Ocean City, MD ship is offering templates to make full color Eyed Jacks were created and welcomed aboard. Crew deep in plans for the ship’s upcoming Regular meeting held but few other activities as THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 37 the XO continues to recover from surgery. Blood Feud Blood Drive. Crew held a garage Brimstone voted to merge the two chapters Conference. A food drive is being organized sale fundraiser. and become the USS Hellfire and Brimstone, as well as a Blood Feud with the local Klingon USS Malverne, NCC-2205 NCC 3143. group. Participated in a recruitment event with Upper Darby, PA USS Roberta Bondar, NCC-74669 other area ships. An away team attended the Survivor Trek Nanaimo, BC USS Hexum, NCC-2199 event in Region 1. Preparations continue for the Crewmembers enjoyed a picnic at a local park Belleville, IL USS Valkyrie, NCC-74658 upcoming Region 7 Conference. and welcomed members from another area Crewmembers continue to donate coupons Dearborn, MI ship. Ship is collecting books in preparation for to OCP. Plans are well underway for a skit Ship sponsored a recruitment event and USS Matrix, NCC-72296 another book sale. to be performed at ARCHON in October. welcomed three new members. Many members Correspondence Crewmembers continue to donate to various attended a ship camping trip in Canada. Crew is proud to announce that the ships website charities. Crew celebrated the wedding of one Members also attended a showing of Star Trek and e-mail list is back online. Everyone is invited Region Twelve of its members. III and IV in a recently renovated theatre. to visit them at www.ussmatrix.org. Updated operations manual was made available for crew USS Adjudicator, NCC-73707 USS Horizon, NCC 1000-B members to download. Crew continues to enjoy Kansas City, MO Columbia, MO Region Fifteen their monthly trivia contest. An away team Crew is enjoying a newly started Restaurant An away team enjoyed a trip to Merremac attended Shore Leave and assisted with the night. Plans are also underway for Halloween. Caverns near St. Louis with dinner afterwards. USS Anubis, NCC-586 STARLFEET recruitment table. Another away Crew enjoyed a quiet summer and are looking team attended the IC. USS Arlington, NCC-2375 U.S.S. Jeannette Maddox, NCC-14514 forward to more events come fall. An away team Glasgow, MO Wichita, KS attended the local Slanted Fedora Convention. USS Northstar, NCC-10462 Quiet summer for the crew as the Commanding Crewmembers attended the STARFLEET IC. New York, NY Offi cer works to get his new business up and Away teams also attended and assisted several USS Ares, NCC-26291 Crew is working on tax status for IRS. Ship is running. other local conventions and shows. Boston, MA also developing two new departments for the Crew is busy planning their anniversary event. crew. USS Black Hawk, NCC-75004 USS Marko Ramius, NCC-23103 Monthly meeting was fi nished off with the usual Rockford, IL Fayetteville, AR rousing game of D&D. USS Osiris, NCC-3092 Plans for a recruitment day at a local sci-fi store Ship held its 8th annual Klingon Games and Bronx, NY are in full swing. An away team attended the IC. Quarks night fundraiser. Over $400.00 was USS Atlantis, NCC-71803 Crewmembers enjoyed the Memorial Day Crew celebrating the Offi ce of the Fleet Historian raised. Small away team attended the IC. Brockton, MA Barbecue that was rain delayed from May. Website’s win for the 2001 Information Website Crew has been quiet, mourning the loss of one Attendees visited from other local ships of the Year. USS Morning Star, NCC-4126 of their own. and science fiction clubs. Tearfully wished a Crew celebrated two birthday’s with movie crewmember well as he headed off for Los USS Bortas, NCC-74211 nights and pizza parties. Ship donated to several USS Darwin, NCC-1166 Angeles. Lots of food was eaten and many games Urbana, IL charities included a local children’s shelter, Brockton, MA were played. Crew celebrated their winning An away team provided fi rst aid and security the humane society, Food for the Poor and the Crew is planning a yard sale to benefit local of the Vanguard Award for webpage design support at the Wings and Wheel celebration Salvation Army. Also cooked cleaned and served children’s shelter. and heartily thanked their webmistress. Crew in Rantoul IL. in a local food program. Ship held their annual held its annual garage sale. Over $200.00 was crew picnic in a local park. Small away team USS Hood, NCC-1707 raised. USS Brimstone, NCC-3143 attended the IC. Nashua, NH Kingman, KS Ship celebrated its 10th anniversary with a USS Prevailing Wind, NCC-74667 An away team attended the IC. USS Mystique, NCC-58929 Sunday brunch. The crew welcomed members Harrisburg, PA Russellville, AR from many other chapters. Crew planning many activities including a USS Celt, NCC-75018 Recycling efforts continue, as do collections movie night and a bowling night. Fayetteville, AR for OCP. USS O’Bannon, NCC-5372 Away teams attended a movie night and Sanford, ME USS Sovereign, NCC-75000 a gaming night with another local chapter. USS Nomad, NCC-78500 Crew attended the New England Deaf Camp Ship celebrating its win as Region 7 Ship of the Members attended the Arkansas Sector Picnic. Leavenworth, KS with members from other area chapters. year and award shared with the USS Matrix. Crew enjoying a much-deserved shore leave Provided bridge sets and alien costumes for USS Concord, NCC-1989-D after IC 2001. photo opportunities and brought science fi ction USS Sun Tzu, NCC-5373 Oklahoma City, OK books for the children to enjoy. Presented the Chester, NY Crew enjoyed a dinner night with another local USS Phoenix, NCC-2155 Camp with a check for over $2655.99 including Members attended a local renaissance fair as chapter. Columbia, MO funds raised at the 2000 IC. well as the local county fair. Small away team attended the IC and had a USS Cydonia, NCC-74687 wonderful time, especially at the pie throwing. USS Tsnuami, NCC-5374 USS Thor, NCC-2549-A St. Louis, MO Manchester, NH Parkton, MD Ship sponsored her fi fth annual star party at the USS Tiospaye, NCC-4102 Crew celebrated their CO, FCPT Cindi DeMidio Crew spent a quiet summer with the exception Cuivre River State Park. Members from another Urbana, IL winning the Nan King Wild Guy Karakoe Award of a fantastic trip to Shore Leave. Crew members local chapter attended. The highlight of the Crew enjoyed a movie party and barbecue held and admired the lovely mug she received for the are anticipating an upcoming Anime Convention evening was the unveiling of the ships telescope. at a crewman’s home. award. Crew at much crab at their July meeting in Virginia Beach. It was the most successful star party ever. which was held at Shore Leave. Small away team USS Traveler, NCC-3145 participated in the Alliance Galactic Costuming USS Starlord, NCC-74225 USS Discovery, NCC-1308 Emporia, KS Troupe in Hampstead NH and made their usual Ramsey, NJ St Louis, MO Away mission attended the IC in Kansas City. impressive showing. Crew enjoyed a busy summer of activities Crew members attended the St. Louis Opera Collection efforts continued for OCP, pop tabs including gaming sessions, barbecues and a and also the Shakespeare Company’s opening and UPC codes. pool party. Crew also celebrated the birth of shows. Members also enjoyed a movie night Region Seventeen a new cadet. and attended a local convention. An away team USS Ursus, NCC-2011 attended the IC. Annual picnic was held in Springfi eld, IL USS Alioth, NCC-72383 Perryville, MO. A bowling party and trip to Six Crew looking forward to ships fi fth anniversary Orem/Provo, UT Region Nine Flags were also held. party. Plans are also underway for Halloween Crew enjoyed a summer picnic. Ship also held Hospital Visits. a surprise birthday party for a member who USS Saga, NCC-71202 USS Earhart, NCC-26199 just turned 70. Reykjavik, Iceland Humboldt, KS USS Witchfi re, NCC-75006 Crew accepted new bylaws. A new webpage has An away team traveled to Roswell, NM for Harrison, AR USS Anasazi, NCC-62001 been created at www.usssaga.com -- an English the Roswell Alien Festival. The annual 4th Several crewmembers attended the IC and An away team attended IC and celebrated translation is in the works. Two sporting events of July party was delayed a few days so that celebrated the CO being named STARFLEET their XO being named as Red Squad Leader were held. the traveling members could attend. Everyone Member of the Year. Crew is starting up various for STARFLEET Academy. Crew celebrated enjoyed the cookout and fi reworks. fund raising events again. their commissioning. Attendees from many area chapters were noted. Region Ten USS Flying Fortress, NCC-31904 Tulsa, OK Region Thirteen USS Arc Royal, NCC-63546 USS Astra, NCC-77210 The crew’s recycling efforts continue with the Colorado Springs, CO Calgary, AB collection of over 500 pounds of recycled goods USS Banting, NCC-17220 Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly meeting An away teams attended a local convention. collected thus far. Crewmembers attended Guelph, ON and a fourth of July party. Crew prepared for its 2001 Camping/Hiking Conestoga 2001 and raised over $300.00 for the Crew members enjoyed the annual picnic. Trip. Tulsa Air and Space Center. Members attended a movie night. USS Mir, NCC-73281 Las Cruces, NM USS Crystal Star, NCC-1160 USS Hellfi re, NCC-74206 USS Empress, NCC-15025-A Crewmember enjoyed outing to bumper boats Anchorage, AK Ottawa, KS Sterling Heights, MI and dinner and later in the month an anime Participated with a local Klingon group in a Members of the USS Hellfi re and the USS An away team attended the International marathon PAGE 38 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 SEPTEMBER 2001 discusses the current status of the Fleet 2001.09.24: BGR Dennis Rayburn, Coordinator position and the Director of Department Chiefs (FDC). He is currently FDC-Chaplains & Counselors, the Fleet Division Chief Program. 2001.09.30: Admiral Peg Pellerin, OTS overseeing the department. Applications ([email protected]), announces the Director, ([email protected]), announces that for director will be taken till the 5th of appointment of a Vice Fleet Department 2001.09.22: FCPT Kimberly Brooks, she is looking for a Canadian STARFLEET October and a decision will be announced Chief for Region 12, Fleet Captain Jeffery ([email protected]), announces the joining Member for the position of OTS liaison. on or around the 20th of October. Higdon. of the Xenodiplomatic Alliance and the The liaison (not director) would collect STARFLEET Diplomatic Corps, offering applications and tuition (Canadian funds) 2001.09.25: Fleet Admiral Les Rickard, 2001.09.24: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice more services to Star Trek fans everywhere. from STARFLEET members for Offi cer’s ([email protected]), Commander, Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), Xenodiplomatic Alliance is for members Training School. For details, please STARFLEET, updates everyone on the IRS announces that he needs all Departments of KAG, RSE, SFI, Maquis, anyone who reference the entire message. situation. under the VCS to contact him ASAP. For wants to do some good, and have fun while a complete list, please reference the entire doing it. There s role-playing opportunities, 2001.09.29: Brett Morrow, Director, 2001.09.24: BGR Dennis Rayburn, message. gaming, volunteer work, anything to STARFLEET Network Infrastructure, FDC-Chaplains & Counselors, promote unity and carry on the goals of Star ([email protected]), announces that ([email protected]), announces its first 2001.09.24: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice Trek. Please go to (www.geocities.com/ if anyone is having any trouble with or ever fundraiser for the American Red Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), babel_station). For more information on questions about a ‘fl eet mailing list, please Cross for disaster relief, with the help announces that he is taking applications for joining, email ([email protected]). contact him. of STARFLEET’s two newest members: the following FDC Divisions Heads: Cadet Chase Masterson of Star Trek: Deep Services Division and Science Division. 2001.09.22: Fleet Admiral Les Rickard, 2001.09.28: Fleet Admiral Les Rickard, Space Nine, and Peter Woodward, of If you are interested, please send a Fleet ([email protected]), Commander, ([email protected]), Commander, Babylon 5: Crusade became full members resume, what you see the division as and STARFLEET, announces the appointment STARFLEET, has even more good news of STARFLEET. Chase and Peter’s chapter what you would do as director of that of Rear Admiral Greg Trotter as the new concerning the IRS situation. assignment are offi cially up for auction. division. Send this to (vcs@sfi .org). Chief of Communications. The chapter that bids the highest for each 2001.09.27: Fleet Captain Sandy Berenberg, of them will win the right to have them 2001.09.23: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice 2001.09.22: Fleet Admiral Les Rickard, ([email protected]), Chief of as official members of their chapter for Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), ([email protected]), Commander, Membership Processing, updates everyone the duration of their membership. To announces that he has wrapped up all STARFLEET, announces the appointment on MP: mail is being forwarded from place a bid online, send a message to necessary items in the Communications of LGen Michael W. Malotte, as the new Bellevue, WA; the new address for ‘fl eet ([email protected]) with the name of the Department and have turned over the keys Vice Commander, STARFLEET. memberships is: STARFLEET Membership ship, the CO name, the star for which your to Greg Trotter. With the message was Processing, PO Box 460, Gaithersburg, MD chapter is bidding, and the amount of a huge list of people and the CQs that 2001.09.22: ADM Gordon Lloyd Goldberg, 20884-0460; and he is getting up to speed the bid. Only the CO or their designated were mailed. For the complete list, please ([email protected]), announces his on Membership Processing. Please have representative should place bids for the reference the entire message. resignation as Vice Commander, patience. chapter, and all bids will be confirmed. STARFLEET. Bidding will continue until 12:01 a.m. CST, 2001.09.23: VAdm. Mark A. Vinson, Chief 2001.09.26: LTC Gary “Tiny” Hollifield, Dec. 1st, 2001. The procedures for offl ine of Operations, STARFLEET, (ops@sfi .org), 2001.09.22: Commodore Bill Herrmann, SFMC, Fleet Division Chief, Operations, bidding will be announced in the CQ. announces the commissioning of the U.S.S. ([email protected]), announces ([email protected]), requests that all staff NEBULA, NCC-61800. updates to “OPERATION: EAGLE” and members of the Offi ces of FDC, Operations, 2001.09.24: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice OPERATIONHOMEFRONT. please contact him. Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), 2001.09.23: VAdm. Mark A. Vinson, Chief announces the basic duties will be for of Operations, STARFLEET, (ops@sfi .org), 2001.09.21: LGen Michael W. Malotte, 2001.09.25: Admiral Peg Pellerin, OTS the Directors of both the Int’l Charities announces the commissioning of the U.S.S. STARFLEET Chief of Communications, Director, ([email protected]), announces Coordinator and the FDC program. Both PARALLAX, NCC-74657. (comm@sfi .org), announces several changes that Manon Lessard-Belanger is no longer are similar in duties and they are as follows: for CQ remailing. Starting with issue #107 the Canadian Contact for OTS. She hopes Collect monthly reports from all divisions 2001.09.22: Rear Admiral Greg Trotter, - if you move and do not inform CompOps to get a new OTS liaison as soon as possible under them; Report to me on a monthly Chief of Communications, STARFLEET and he gets a label from the Post Offi ce and will notify all as soon as possible. Until basis, stating status of all divisions under (comm@sfi .org) announces staff changes: informing us of your new address, you will that time, please send all OTS applications them, including personnel changes and Fleet Captain Joan E. Pierce is the new need to pay for the postage/envelope to to her at RR3, Box 5460, Winslow, ME 04901 current projects; Give monthly and year-to- Vice-Chief of Communications for the send you the missing CQ at $2 per issue. To USA. You may also apply for OTS online date totals for all monies/items/coupons/ STARFLEET Helpdesk and Dixie Jack is inform CompOps of your new address, just by going to the SFA site and choosing the etc collected for charities (Int’l Charities the new Senior Vice Chief of Comm. send an email to (compopshelp@sfi .org) - online page. This page also explains on Coordinator); Submit quarterly articles to this will get to the proper folks who make how to obtain online vouchers. the Communiqué to update Fleet members 2001.09.22: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice the changes that impact the CQ labels. If of activities in all departments; Be available Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), you cc that email to ([email protected]), 2001.09.25: LGen Michael W. Malotte, Vice (if possible) for IRC meetings on a announces that Carl Johnson is the Chief he can put it in his queue and check the Commander, STARFLEET, (vcs@sfi .org), monthly basis (for the time being, until the of Staff for the VCS. He is also looking address against any labels he may have updates everyone on the offi ce of VCS and departments are at full speed). to fill both the International Charities received from your previous address. He THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 39 is also has a list of names he is currently Post Office Box 460, Gaithersburg, Region Coordinator, Region 12, Webmaster SFI, ([email protected]), seeking address corrections for. For the list, MD 20884-0460. A new STARFLEET ([email protected]), announces that the new announces that fruits of picture taking at please consult the entire message. membership application, for renewals and STARFLEET Flags are in and they look the most recent International Conference new memberships, is now available as well: spiffy. He has already sold 25 and has 75 for STARFLEET are now up on the IC 2001.09.18: Rear Admiral Greg Staylor, (http://join.sfi .org/Member0109.pdf). left. Just a reminder of the fl ag’s details: 3x5’ Website: (http://ic2001.sfi .org). Vice-Commandant - Electronic Services indoor-outdoor fl ag (navy blue w/silver Division and Security School, Director, 2001.09.12: Vice Admiral Dwain Gleason, logo), $50.00 each + $3.50 shipping per fl ag 2001.08.04: Fleet Captain Don Willits, ([email protected]) Editor, Command Status Report (CSR), (Payable to “Robert Westfall”). Send Senior Vice Chief of Computer Operations, announced that Academy and Security ([email protected]), announces orders to: STARFLEET Flags, c/o Robert Chief of Membership Processing, School have been put on the backburner that the Command Status Report will be Westfall, 13214 W 62nd Terrace, PMB (membership@sfi .org), announces that the due to work. Academy Web Site at: delayed indefi nitely. 138, Shawnee, KS 66216. PayPal orders last of the backlogs left over from various (www.sfi -academy.org). (www.paypal.com) should be sent to: era’s of the Smith administration are fi nally 2001.09.08: Admiral Marlene J. Miller, [email protected]. If you wish to use over. They wrapped up the ones from the 2001.09.17: Commodore Bill Herrmann, Commandant, STARFLEET Academy, STARFLEET’s Credit Card system, contact tail end of Teri Smith’s era by April 1st, ([email protected]), announces the ([email protected]), announces Alice him AND Tammy Wilcox (treasurer@sfi .org however the missing “135” proved to be formation of OPERATION HOMEFRONT. Strange, Director of the School of or [email protected]). a bit more time consuming. The database This volunteer project of “OPERATION: Treknology, would like you to know that has been caught up and reasonably timely EAGLE” will be used to rally support from all fi ve of her School sections are complete 2001.08.12: The Vorta, ([email protected]), since about Mid-June. CC processing has all across America to every solitary U.S. and ready for YOU. Sections include: The announces that their webmaster has caught up to June 1st, and with Sandy’s Military Unit Reserve or Active Duty-- and Original Series, The Next Generation, DS-9, updated The Dominion’s web site to excellent help, they’ll catch that up very their Families currently on-duty and called Voyager and The Movies. Alice recently include photographs of Les Rickard, shortly. Meanwhile the data center is up for the duration of this War that completed “The Movies”, so go on in Ed Nowlin and Robert Westfall in the steadily moving forward, PayPal and the President of the United States has and check it out. Courses are 2-bucks (or aftermath of the Presidential Pie in the Verisign will be here shortly. stated America is now engaged in since 2-Vouchers), plus 2 loose first class Face challenge. The photos may be September 11th, 2001. He also announces U.S. stamps. Write to: Alice Strange, viewed by visiting the Presidential 2001.08.04: Larry A. Barnes, I.T. Chair, the appointment of Matthew G. Copple 1294 George Crowe Rd., Odenville, AL Pie in the Face section of our web IC2002, ([email protected]), reminds as Director, OPERATION HOMEFRONT 35120-8015. E-mail: ([email protected]) site at: (http://www.networkboy.com/ everyone that IC 2002 will be held in San and as the “OPERATION: EAGLE” Liaison or (sot@sfi .org). dominion/presidentialpie/). Additional Jose California Aug. 1 thru 4 - “The Road to SFI and the SFMC. In his position as photos may be submitted via email to to our Future Starts Here.” For detailed Director, OPERATION HOMEFRONT AUGUST 2001 ([email protected]). Please be certain Information about the IC, visit the IC2002 he will oversee all aspects of volunteer to include your full name and email address website at (http://www.ic2002.org). Also, endeavor, as well as the OPERATION 2001.08.26: VAdm. Mark A. Vinson, Chief in the message so proper photo credits can if you want to keep up to date on HOMEFRONT Internet Website. For more of Operations, STARFLEET, (ops@sfi .org), be given. IC2002 happenings, subscribe to the information, consult: (http://www.sfi .org/ announces the commissioning of the U.S.S. IC2002 Info List. Send a message to homefront-announce.html). ANASAZI, NCC-62001. 2001.08.11: Fleet Captain Lisa N Paradis ([email protected]) with “Sign me up to Berkenbilt, Sr Asst Director, FDC IC2002 Info List” in the subject line and 2001.09.17: Rear Admiral Mark H. 2001.08.21: MGN Wade Hoover, Member, Recruiting, ([email protected]), announces include your name and email address in Anbinder, Chief, STARFLEET Computer Region 12 Webmaster Team, that if you requested a handbook and the body. Ops, ([email protected]), announced ([email protected]), announce that haven’t received one, please contact her. that the member database accessible on the awaited website for ordering the Let her know if you want it via email or as 2001.08.04: Pete D Mohney, RC/R2, the STARFLEET web site for personal STARFLEET Flag has been created. for a CD (which she requests a few dollars to ([email protected]), announces the member lookups, and for chapter and information on ordering one, please visit cover postage and CD costs). If you request STARFLEET Region Two Summit VII, region rosters, has just been updated with a the Region 12 website, and click on the link the manual via email, she will send PDF March 8-10, 2002, Columbus GA. The slew of requests received here at CompOps on the main page, or visit the following link: by default unless you specifi cally state that Summit will be held at the Sheraton Inn HQ over the last several weeks. Apologies (http://www.region12.org/resources/ you need it in Word format. Columbus Airport, located on I-185 at the to those whose requests were delayed! The documents/STARFLEETflags.html). If airport. More details will be posted soon at database is now in Mark Vinson’s hands, you have any questions about the fl ags, 2001.08.10: Lt Commander Lauren Milan, (www.region2.sfi .org). and he’ll be able to make some updates please feel free to contact Robert Westfall announces that the 2000 SFI Newsletter based on the MSRs he’s received from personally at ([email protected]). Awards are now posted to the SFI Awards 2001.08.03: Admiral Chris “Tigger” chapters since the beginning of September. site, at: (http://www.ussbrightstar.org/ Wallace, ([email protected]) and Fleet After that, Mike Malotte gets it to go 2001.08.17: Fleet Captain Jeff Higdon, sfi _awards/newsletter-2000.html) Captain Don Willits, Senior Vice Chief over some change of address info he’s Webmaster & Editor The Offi cial of Computer Operations, Chief of gotten from past Communiqué mailings, STARFLEET History, (captshiloh@ 2001.08.08: Fleet Captain Jeff Higdon, Membership Processing,(membership and then Sandy Berenberg will have a hotmail.com), announces that he made two Webmaster & Editor The Offi cial @sfi .org), update everyone on Membership go at reassembling all this into a single updates to the Award Winning Official STARFLEET History, (captshiloh@ Processing status. After a ten-hour database with his own copy. Feel free STARFLEET History Website. The first hotmail.com), announces that the new marathon printing session they have to check (http://www.sfi .org/compops/ is the addition of the History of the domain address for the Offi cial STARFLEET completed 705 new certs and cards which database/MemberLookup.asp) to see if STARFLEET International Diplomatic History is: (http://www.ussblackhawk catches them up completely through July your requested changes have been made. If Corps (which I fondly call DiploCorps). .com/SFIHistory/). You can still access 25th, 2001 and have plans to process 400 not, and they were sent to (CompOpsHELP The second is an update to Chapter 9, the pages cited above from their old packages which should get them up to @sfi .org) or (Membership@sfi .org), please the McGinnis Administration and the addresses. date. For further details, please reference resend your change request to the adding of the Challenge of the Heart the entire message. [email protected] e-mail address Project story. Offi cial STARFLEET History 2001.08.07: Fleet Captain Mike Wilkerson, and it will be taken care of it as soon as web site: (http://www.ussblackhawk Webmaster SFI, ([email protected]), 2001.08.04: Rik Rösken, possible. If changes appeared in an MSR .com/SFIHistory/). announces that this years WEB AWARD ([email protected]), is seeking for or were sent to another department, they Images, and they can be found by accessing members who would like to join in a Region may still be pending. 2001.08.15: FCapt Sanford Berenberg, the SFI Awards Page located at: (http:/ 9 located Correspondence chapter. 2001 R7 Holiday Party Coordinator, /www.sfi.org/sfi-awards.html). Click 2001.09.13: Rear Admiral Mark H. ([email protected]), announces that on “STARFLEET Web Awards” and be 2001.08.01: Lt. 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What Membership Processing, and he will be 2001 Region 7 Holiday Party website is: will be held on 17-19 May 2002 in Joplin, he needs specifi cally is the Name of the working with a corps of volunteers near (http://www.fleetcavalry.org/suntzu/ MO, hosted by Captain Elizabeth Cash and course and the Institute (Leadership / Art him in Maryland. The new address for holidayparty2001.htm). Colonel Justin Donovan. / Technology / Military Studies / etc) that STARFLEET Membership Processing is: it was under (if you know). Please email: STARFLEET Membership Processing, 2001.08.14: Vice Admiral Robert Westfall, 2001.08.05: Fleet Captain Mike Wilkerson, ([email protected]). PAGE 40 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 Convention attendees: When calling Robin Atkin Downes, Carolyn Colorado; Info: P.O. Box 101322, www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] conventions for information, don’t Seymour Denver, CO 80250-1322 Ph: Guests: Alexander Siddig, Andrew call collect and don’t too late in the 303-657-5912 http:/ Robinson, Denise Crosby, Wil evening (many organizers list their California /www.milehicon.org/ Wheaton, Walter Koenig, George home phone numbers). When writing [email protected] Guests: Hal Takei, John deLancie, Leonard Nimoy for information, it’s frequently a Oct 19-20 SiliCon, Sunnyvale, Clement, Harry Turtledove, Todd good idea to include a self-addressed California; Info: PMB #151, 785/E Lockwood, Robert Vardeman Maryland stamped envelope. Always check with Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94521 the convention promoter for the most http://www.siliconventions.org/ Florida Oct 19-20 Intercon XVI, Baltimore, up-to-date information. [email protected] Guests: Maryland; Info: 809 Bayridge Dr, Sergio Aragones, Lillian Csernica, Tim Oct 26-28 Necronomicon 2001, Tampa, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 http:// Convention Organizers: Please send Dunigan, Phil Yeh Florida; Info: P.O. Box 2076, Riverview, www.larpa.org/intercon/xvi/ the convention’s name, dates, location, FL 33568 http://www.stonehill.org/ [email protected] and contact information to Blair Nov 2-4 Bascon, San Francisco, [email protected] Guests: Learn at 11604 King’s Arrow CT, California; Info: P.O. Box 282197, San Orson Scott Card, Walter Jon Williams, Massachusetts Germantown, MD 20876 or to Francisco, CA 94128-2197 http:// Timothy Zahn [email protected]. www.bascon.org/ [email protected] Oct 19-21 Great American Science Please allow a minimum of three Nov 16-18 Vulkon, Orlando, Florida; Fiction, Anime, and Comic Book months time between your submission Nov 10-11 Creation, San Jose, Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines Expo, Boston, Massachusetts; Info: and the convention’s date. California; Info: 100 W. Broadway FL 33029-7122 Ph: 305-828-5601 http:// 4 Varsity Rd., Toronto, ON, M6S Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91210 www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] 4N4, Canada Ph: 416-761-1760 http:/ Ph: 818-409-0960 Guests: Kate Mulgrew, James Doohan, /hobbystar.com/boston/ Alabama http://www.creationent.com/ Virginia Hey [email protected] Guests: Jonathan [email protected] Guests: Gates Frakes, James Doohan, Hudson Leick, Oct 19-20 Con*Stellation, Huntsville, Mcfadden, Bruce Campbell, Manu Illinois Peter Mayhew, Christopher Golden, Alabama; Info: P.O. Box 4857, Intiraymi, Grace Lee Whitney, Victor Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Joe Huntsville AL 35815-4857 Ph: Brandt, Celeste Yarnall, France Nuyen, Oct 19-21 CONSume, Brooklyn Park, Kubert, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Ed 256-880-8210 http:// Lawrence Montaigne, Barbara Luna, Illinois; Info: 1105 Bellecrest Drive, McGuinness, Scott McNeil, Mika www.con-stellation.org/ constell@con- Robin Atkin Downes, Carolyn Maplewood, MN 55109-1902 Akitaka stellation.org Guests: David Mattingly, Seymour http://relaxacon.tripod.com/ John Ringo, Jack McDevitt [email protected] Nov 9-11 United Fan Con XI, Nov 10-11 Celebrity Autograph Springfield, Massachusetts; Info: 26 Arizona Collector’s show, San Francisco, Nov 23-25 ChamBanaCon 31, Darrell Dr, Randolph MA 02368-4810 California; Info: PO Box 5040, Spring Springfi eld, Illinois; Info: PO Box Ph: 781-986-8735 http:/ Oct 19-20 ZonieCon, Tucson, Arizona; Hill, Florida 34611 Ph: 352-683-5110 http:/ 199016, Indianapolis, IN 46219-9016 /www.unitedfancon.com/ Info: PO BOX 44285 , Tucson, AZ /www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ http://www.chambanacon.org/ [email protected] Guests: 85733 http:// [email protected] [email protected] Guests: Virginia Hey, Elisabeth Sladen Benefi ts: skunkworks.dynip.com/zoniecon/ Terry D. Barr, Bill Sutton American Cancer Society [email protected] Nov 23-25 LosCon 28, Burbank, Guests: Anthony Waters California; Info: 11513 Burbank Nov 23-25 SF Fan Festival, Rosemont, Michigan Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 Illinois; Info: 2301 N. Clark Street Oct 20-21 Creation, Phoenix, Arizona; http://www.loscon.org/loscon/28/ #233, Chicago, Ill 60614 http:/ Nov 16-18 U-Con 2000, Ann Arbor, Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, [email protected] Guests: Patricia C. /www.scififanfestival.com/ Michigan; Info: PO Box 4491, Ann Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 Wrede, Chris Butler, Lynn Gold [email protected] Arbor, MI 48106-4491 Ph: 734-930-6363 http://www.creationent.com/ David Cherry, Bjo Trimble, John http://www.deathstar.org/~ucon/ [email protected] Guests: Kevin Trimble, Ferdinand Feghoot, Tad Indiana [email protected] Smith, Keith Hamilton Cobb, Roxann Willams Dawson, Virginia Hey, Manu Nov 23-25 Slanted Fedora, Minnesota Intiraymi, Grace Lee Whitney, Victor Colorado Indianapolis, Indiana; Info: 11916 W. Brandt, Celeste Yarnall, France Nuyen, 109th Street, Suite #125, Overland Park, Oct 19-21 CONsume, Brooklyn Park, Lawrence Montaigne, Barbara Luna, Oct 26-28 MileHiCon, Lakewood, KS 66210 Ph: 913-327-8735 http:// Minnesota; Info: 1105 Bellecrest THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001 PAGE 41 Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109-1902 Columbus, Ohio; Info: PO Box 20125, Oct 20-21 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Oct 20 Con*Cept, Montreal, Quebec, http://relaxacon.tripod.com/ Columbus, OH 43220 http:// Plano, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Canada; Info: PO Box 1186, Place [email protected] www.ovff.org/ [email protected] Plano Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 du Parc, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, http://www.scifiexpo.com/ Email H2W 2P4 http://www.monsffa.com/ Nevada Oct 26-28 Vulkon, Cleveland, Ohio; :[email protected] Guests: Adam concept2001.html Guests: Marc Coté, Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig, Julie Larry Stewart Oct 19-21 STARFLEET Western FL 33029-7122 Ph: 305-828-5601 http:// Newmar, Frank Gorshin, Alice Krige, Conference (Regions 4, 5, and 17), Reno, www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] Lisa Wilcox Nov 1-4 World Fantasy Convention Nevada; Info: c/o Lisa Tintle, 1295 Guests: Bruce Campbell, Walter 2001, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Info: Vista Alta Ct., Reno, NV 89511-8981 Koenig, Denise Crosby, Dirk Benedict, Nov 6-18 Armadillocon 23, Austin, c/o Bruce Farr, PO Box 7191, Chandler http://www.region4.org/wc2001/ Herb Jefferson Jr., Alice Krige Texas; Info: Box 27277, Austin, AZ 85246-7191 Ph: 602-395-1945 http:/ [email protected] TX 78755 Ph: 512-477-2294 http:/ /www.worldfantasy.org/wfc01.html Nov 24-25 Mid-Ohio-Con, Columbus, /www.fact.org/dillo/ [email protected] Guests: Fred New Jersey Ohio; Info: P.O. Box 3831, Mansfi eld, [email protected] Saberhagen, Joel Champetier OH 44907 Ph: 419-526-1427 http:// Guests: Toni Weisskopf, Teddy Harvia, Nov 9-11 Eclecticon, Newark, New www.wfcomics.com/midohiocon/ John Jude Palencar, J. Gregory Keyes, Nov 9-11 Primedia, Mississauga, Jersey; Info: 9-11 Ayres Court, Bayonne, Esther Friesner, Charles Vess Ontario; Info: P.O. Box 21146, RPO NJ 07002-3510 [email protected] Apr 27-28 Vulkon, Cleveland, Ohio; Meadowvale, Mississauga, ON, L5N Info: PO Box 297122, Pembroke Pines May 17-19 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, 6A2 Canada Ph: 905-820-3844 Jan 4-6 Slanted Fedora, East FL 33029-7122 Ph: 305-828-5601 http:// Plano, Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, http://www.primedia.ca/ Rutherford, New Jersey; Info: 11916 W. www.vulkon.com/ [email protected] Plano Tx 75094-1111 Ph: 972-578-0213 [email protected] Guests: Rod 109th Street, Suite #125, Overland Park, Guests: Robert Picardo http://www.scifi expo.com/ Gudino, Tanya Huff, Robert Charles KS 66210 Ph: 913-327-8735 http:// Wilson, Hilary Doda, Stephanie www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] Oregon Virginia Bedwell-Grime, David Nickle, David Guests: William Shatner, Patrick Shtogryn, Edo van Belkom Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Nov 9-11 OryCon 23, Portland, Oregon; Nov 9-11 Rising Star 10, Salem, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Walter Info: PO Box 5703, Portland, OR Virginia; Info: PO Box 10787, International - England Koenig, Gates McFadden, Wil 97228-5703 http://www.orycon.org/ Blacksburg, VA 24062-0787 http:// Wheaton, Brent Spiner, John deLancie, [email protected] Guests: Melanie www.rising-star.org/ conchair@rising- Oct 26-29 Cult TV: Breakaway, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Robert Rawn, Laura Anne Gilman star.org Guests: Michael Sheard, Paul Liverpool, United Kingdom; Info: Duncan McNeill, Roxann Dawson, Dellinger, Chris Impink Barton Hall Centre Kingskerswell Robert O’Reilly, JG Hertzler, Nicolle Mar 8-10 Gamestorm, Portland, Road Torquay, Devon TQ2 8JY, deBoer, Cirroc Lofton Oregon; Info: PO Box 764, Portland OR Washington England Ph: +44 01733-205009 97207 http://www.pdxgames.com/ http://www.cult-tv.freeserve.co.uk/ New York Oct 19-21 InCon 2001, Spokane, [email protected] Mar 21-24 Left Coast Crime, Portland, Washington; Info: PO Box 9112, Nov 24-25 Creation, New York, New Oregon; Info: PO Box 18033, Portland, Spokane, WA 99209-9112 http://incon York; Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, OR 97218-0033 Ph: 503-281-9449 .skywalk.com/ Email: incon2000 International - Germany Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 http://www.spiritone.com/~jlorentz/ @hotmail.com Guests: Jane Fancher, http://www.creationent.com/ leftcoast/ [email protected] Mark Ferrari, C.J. Cherryh Oct 18-21 Spiel, Essen, Germany; [email protected] Guests: Guests: Laurie R. King, Steven Saylor, Info: Friedhelm Merz Verlag GmbH Virginia Hey, Manu Intiraymi, Grace Dennis McMillan, G. M. Ford Oct 26-28 ConiFur Northwest, Fife, & Co.KG, D-53179 Bonn, Lee Whitney, Stewart Moss, Robin Washington; Info: 2406 SW 308TH Alberichstr.15-17, Germany, http:// Atkin Downes, Deborah Downey, Pennsylvania PL, Federal Way, WA 98023 www.merz-verlag.com/e/Spiel_ Carolyn Seymour, James Horan http://www.conifur.org/, Email: 2000_e/Spiel_e.html Nov 2-4 STARFLEET Region 7 [email protected] Jan 5-6 Creation: Fangoria’s Weekend Conference, King of Prussia, of Horrors, New York, New York; Pennsylvania; Info: PO Box 50685, Wisconsin Info: 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, Philadelphia PA 19132 http:// STARFLEET HELPDESK Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: 818-409-0960 www.region7.com/R7conf.html Oct 26-28 Madcon, Madison, http://www.creationent.com/ uss.thagard@sfi .org Wisconsin; Info: PO BOX 2601, IS HERE TO ASSIST YOU! Madison, WI 53701 http:// North Carolina Nov 16-18 Slanted Fedora, www.madcon.org/ [email protected] If you have any questions, concerns, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Info: 11916 Guests: Harlan Ellison, Neil Gaiman, problems or issues with how things are functioning in STARFLEET today, Nov 9-11 MACE, High Point, North W. 109th Street, Suite #125, Overland Peter David, Dan Simmons, Mark A. please feel free to contact the SFI Carolina; Info: 873 Big Creek Court, Park, KS 66210 Ph: 913-327-8735 http:// Altman, Robert Meyer Burnett, Daniel Helpdesk at [email protected] and High Point, North Carolina 27265 www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] Vebber, Steve Kriozere, Brian Roe we’ll get right on it! Ph: 336-869-5410 http://www.justus Guests: Kate Mulgrew, Alexander productions.com/mace.htm Siddig, Andrew Robinson, Denise International - Australia For those who do not have access [email protected] Crosby, Wil Wheaton, Walter Koenig, to e-mail, we have a voice-mail/fax. George Takei, Brent Spiner Jun 7-10 ConVergence 2002 (41st If you do have e-mail access, we Mar 15-17 Stellarcon 26, Greensboro, Australian National Science Fiction strongly recommend that you use North Carolina; Info: Box 4, Elliott Tennessee Convention), Melbourne, Australia helpdesk@sfi .org. But for those that don’t, they can call or fax (507) University Center, UNCG, Greensboro, (Victoria); Info: GPO Box 1212k, 299-2015. NC 27412 Ph: 336-334-3159 Oct 20-21 WestTennCon, Jackson, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia Ph: http://www.stellarcon.org/ Tennessee; Info: 315 Highway 220, +61-3-9288 9953 http://home. This is a number in the US, and yes, [email protected] Guests: Aaron Cedar Grove, TN 38321 Ph: vicnet.net.au/~converge/ contact- it’s a toll call. Make sure to leave us Allston, Timothy Zahn 901-987-2838, Email: wormmy [email protected] Guests: enough information so we know how @aeneas.net Guests: Carrie Dobro, Joe and Gay Haldeman, Lucy Sussex, to contact you! 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May 20, 2001: 0800 hours of the hardest things I ever had to do. I contacted Lieutenant Richard Logue, Chief Records Officer of the USS Northstar, about In the few, brief moments I was alone, I saw rendezvous times for this very special away the ribbon wall fl ash in my mind, mixed with mission, and he agreed to pick me up from the emotions I felt when I was diagnosed. I my apartment in 20 minutes. I hurried to wondered if anyone would remember me in that dress myself and met him in a cab outside my way and felt, most of all, highly vulnerable. (As building. I feel writing this article) It’s diffi cult to look at this situation from the receiving side. I have to admit, I was wondering why I was going to the walk at all. I knew that doing this Quicker than I can remember, Lt. Logue was was going to cause me nothing but heartache. by my side telling me that it would be all right. Not just for the sorrow of remembering those Lt. Commander Handler and Crewman Lieber who have passed before me from this horrible were not far behind to comfort me. disease, but also because I knew that I faced something unspeakably worse. 1000 hours I tried my best to recompose myself as we On October 31, 2000, I was diagnosed as HIV headed out to Sheep’s Meadow, where everyone positive, and I was forced to face the banal fact gathered before the walk. We stretched our that I had made a mistake - a mistake that will muscles, made sure our gear was packed cost me my comfort, my health, and my life. For correctly for easy access on our journey, and a few months afterwards, I secluded myself from crammed our way into the slow-moving crowd my friends, chapter, and R7CC, as if I had lost the at the starting line. will to continue - left without inspiration. So many different faces and types of people: The holidays were especially hard. If it wasn’t different ages, genders, ethnicities, and for my brother/roommate Sean, I probably You da Monsta: Richard Logue assists as Maxxwell X.R. Santiago and Marc sexualities. People from all over the NY/NJ/CT wouldn’t have pulled through past Christmas. Handler wield trans-warp bubble technology to defend against the monster.com Tri-state area gathered for the same goal: to Slowly, in time, I began to bring my confi dence beast of Sol III. help people. People like me. At that moment I and self-esteem back up from below critical to could feel the air of hope rise from the crowd of facing the world again, and re-integrate myself smiling and laughing faces, and I didn’t feel as with humanity and social atmospheres. bad as I did when we started.
A few months ago I started to receive packets We walked armed to the teeth, equipped with and letters in the mail from and about the AIDS two bubble guns and plenty of ammo. Sharing Walk (as a rule of thumb all of the Northstar the guns between us, we earned the name “The Senior Staff are signed up to receive info on Bubble Brigade”, given to us by encouraging the Walk by our CO, Michael A. Figueroa). At volunteers stationed along the way, as a horde of fi rst, I didn’t even open the envelope, and I was small children followed after us trying to catch extremely adamant about not going. I was afraid and pop the bubbles. of the emotions I would feel, and the lack of composure I would have. But, two weeks before Sponsors and donations were abundant for the walk, I conned myself into thinking I could this, my fi rst, AIDS Walk. Our very own keep it together, and decided to go. Lt. Commander Marc Handler raised over $3,000.00 all by himself (Note: Anyone who 57th Street and 6th Avenue; 0900 hours raised $1,000.00 or over got a crown to wear Lt. Logue and I were first at the rendezvous during the walk), so he ended up being “Queen coordinates. Next to arrive was Lt. Commander for a Day.” Contributors included Ben & Marc Handler, Chief Communications Offi cer on Jerry’s Ice Cream, Fresh Samantha, Fiji Water, the Northstar, and then Crewman Pam Lieber, Monster.com and numerous other companies Vice Chief Records Offi cer came running up, donating their products for the benefi t of the thinking she was late. We exchanged greetings, walkers. (Special Note: The Ben & Jerry’s truck prepped Sponsor Packets for registration, and was raided, and in under 2 hours after its arrival, walked into the southeast corner entrance of was empty!) Porta-Johns, fi rst aid kits (luckily, Central Park. Walk like a...err....: Marc Handler was able to increase sponsor donations if he none of which were necessary) and water were “...did part of the Walk on his hands.” STARFLEET Offi cers are as good as their available at three checkpoints set up along the At the entrance to the park there was a word and here’s the proof. route. We got waylaid at the second checkpoint giant balloon arch, and tents were set up for due to Porta-John traffic, even though there registration/sign-in tables that seemed to stretch were at least 30 at each station and at the start on for two or three New York city blocks, with and fi nish lines. crowds of people lined up to sign in. We split up to register at our assigned tables according 1430 hours to last names in alphabetical order. Getting lost Despite being delayed, we enjoyed ourselves in would not have been a problem. We managed to the beautiful scenery of Central and Riverside regroup and continue “gaily forward”. Drive Park. Time seemed to fly on the day’s warm breeze as we walked, and before we knew The theme for this year’s AIDS Walk was “I walk it, we crossed the fi nish line. We received our because…” so naturally, they had a fold-away seals of completion, exchanged our good-byes, wall where people could write why they were and went our separate ways. walking. Alongside it was another wall with names of people lost to the epidemic, but still All in all, I stepped away from the walk feeling remembered by those walking. it was too short (10 kilometers) compared to how far we have to go to fi nd a cure or at least I stood there, frozen, feeling the intense emotions a vaccine. expressed at this memorial. A volunteer came up to me and asked, “Would you like to write Even as I sit here writing, I fi nd myself why you’re walking, or put up a remembrance wondering if I’m making a mistake by writing ribbon?” Tears welled up in my eyes as emotions this - by exposing myself. But I do so with the overwhelmed me. I looked up at him and replied, hope that people all over the world will respond “I can’t…I’m sorry, I just can’t.” BZZZT! Ouch! Quit it! Pamela Lieber, Richard Logue and Maxxwell X.R. Santiago and realize how important the AIDS Walk truly prepare their gear before the 10K AIDS Walk. Note that the trans-warp bubble is, and how it effects those of us whom it benefi ts. Actively trying to compose myself was not disruptor Pam is holding was only used defensively! So even if I only reach one person with this working, so I forced myself to walk away - one report, I’ve done my job. PAGE 48 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 107 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2001