ISSUE BiMonthly Newsletter of Starfleet Upcoming Events 04 Region Three July/August • FenCon 2 0 0 9 September 18-20, 2009 Dallas, Texas http://www.fencon.org

• Star Wars Fan Days September 18-20, 2009 this issue Dallas, Texas http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/fandaysIII.html Regional Round Up USS Corsair mem- bers Crewman Derek Getting To Know Fleet Convention Reports Kyzar, Sheri Lobue, Online Making of a Shuttlpod and Melissa Meyers found the elusive LGN There is a new list in the Farewell, USS Rhyanna Aaron Murphy @ STARFLEET universe called the SFI- Dallas Comic Con. TENFORWARD-L mailing list, which is sponsored by STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association, USS Joan of Arc Crewmember FCPT Kris Dobie and Inc. as a forum for both member and Leonard Nimoy @ TrekExpo non-members to come and share their enthusiasm for Science Fiction, specifi- cally - though not limited to - Star Trek. The SFI-TENFORWARD-L mailing FenCon VI welcomes Starfleet Region Three! list was created to discuss Star Trek, Russ Miller, FenCon VI Chair Science Fiction and related Movies, Books, TV Shows, Records, You Tube The Chairman and Committee Three events to see what they’re all Videos, Toys, Appliances, Cars, Teddy of FenCon are pleased to wel- about! Hopefully you’ll find some new Tech Times Issue 00 Month Year Bears, Costumes, and more. It is defi- members! nitely not to be political. You can sign come Starfleet Region Three’s up for it at: http://lists.sfi.org/listinfo.cgi/ Summit to our annual convention Be sure and be prepared to stay up late sfi-tenforward-l-sfi.org this September. We have hosted – there will be late night discussion pan- other events within the convention els and filk sings on Friday and Saturday Have you ever wondered how infor- nights, as well as our semi-legendary mation about an event is passed out before, but Region Three will be FLEET CHANNELS Saturday night Cabaret featuring the All- in STARFLEET? Well, they have an the largest to date! 18240 Shadow Creek Avenue Announcements list that you can sign Star Git-Down Filk-Sing Hootenanny. Check the FenCon website for hotel infor- Baton Rouge, LA 70816 up for to receive emails with fleet If you aren’t familiar with general interest mation – you’ll want to be there all week- related events, promotions, position SF cons, we think you’ll be pleasantly sur- changes, etc. It is a moderated list and end for the fun. prised at everything happening at FenCon all announcements are either made by this year. There will be TEN separate STARFLEET HQ staff or posted by the Everyone at FenCon is really looking for- tracks of programming, including panel Announcements Administrator upon ward to seeing the Region Three group discussions, readings, demonstrations, receipt to this Announcements List. If in a few weeks. We plan to show you a videos, and of course all of the Region you wish to post an announcement good time, and hope you enjoy our con as about your chapter event, you must first Three Summit activities. 1 much as we do! And we thank you for giv- post to the main General Discussion ing us this opportunity to share it with you. List and post to this Announcements The folks running FenCon do our best List and the Announcements to provide something for everyone over See you in September! Administrator will approve or reject your the weekend, whether you like books, post. But it is an avenue if you wish to music, art, movies and TV, or just hang- publicize your event Fleet-wide. You ing out with other fans and talking. In can get there by going to: http://lists.sfi. the past we’ve heard that there was too org/listinfo.cgi/sfi-announce-l-sfi.org much good programming scheduled – fans didn’t have a chance to see it all.

All of the usual Summit items will be scheduled during the con, but we’ve done our best to spread things out so that everyone gets a chance to attend the other attractions at FenCon as well. And we hope that with most of the Summit activities being open, there will be con- vention attendees who come to Region Money Matters Superheroes unite @ DallasComiCon Regional Staff This should be my last report on the finances of the Region, as we have a From the RC REGIONAL COORDINATOR new Regional Financial Officer, Sydney FCPT Reed Bates LaJeune. She’s from Baton Rouge, and [email protected] is aboard the USS Corsair. She is busy entering all the data into the software, to You VICE-REGIONAL COORDINA- and learning our terminology and catego- TORS ries, to keep us in the know about our by: FCPT Reed Bates money. Here are the balances and activ- Regional Coordinator VRC (North): ity as of August 31, 2009: RADM Robyn Winans [email protected] [email protected] Checking Account: Balance forward: $1,169.21 Deposits (Summit): $335.00 VRC (South): COMM Robert Graham Expenses (PO Box Rental): -$46.00 I’m stuffed. I really really am, there will be a scale model of the of us will be the Biggest Loser Ending Balance: $1,458.21 [email protected] at the time of this writing. I just Enterprise 1701-A, with lights this time? I challenge you! FCPT Reed Bates Savings Account: got back from eating a glori- and sounds as well, on display Movers and Shakers VRC (West): Quarterly Statement Date: 6/30/2009 ous lunch with some of my old during the convention. I’m really My first ECAB Meeting was This is a list of all the members Regulator. That member is Brindon Cadotte is newly COL John Johnston Balance forward: $1,273.92 crew members of the USS Ark looking forward to seeing this rather pleasant. If you ask me that have requested assign- Thomas “Tank” Clark and he’s assigned to the USS Firebird. [email protected] Interest Received: $0.16 Angel. They’ve started a bit of one in person. The FenCon in person, I will tell you all the Balance Quarter: $1,274.09 ments or re-assignments dur- even volunteered to be on my Robert “Scrybe” Suttles is back a tradition, that on holidays, we folks also have a Star Trek pro- details, but from what I have REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COM- ing the last couple of months. Summit panel, so stop by and aboard the USS Corsair and MITTEE PayPal Account: go downtown Austin and eat at gram for those to follow along been told, the meetings usually introduce yourself. The other possibly working on a chapter Balance Forward: $20.12 Fogo De Chao, which I like to when we aren’t doing Region range from boring to explosive. We’ve got some members member is Mike Tolleson. He in New Orleans under Trisha Chief of Staff: Income—Summit July: $202.00 call the “Brazilian meat fest.” 3 panels or meetings. The My first ECAB meeting was nei- moving to other chapters is also up in the DFW area Tunis’ fine tutelage. Catherine LGN Aaron Murphy Income—Summit August: $902.00 The reason on holidays, and children will have a 2-hour sci- ther. I’d say it was pleasant and [email protected] Dividend: $0.01 and some members moving and is looking to be in the Dove, Dennis Dove, Jennifer Fees—July: -$7.67 during lunch, is it is much less ence panel as well that sounds normal. from unassigned to chapters. SFMC, but hasn’t quite made Unselt, and Jason Culwell, new Deputy Chief of Staff: Fees—August: -$32.41 costly and probably even less pretty fun. I’m hosting a panel Pat & Gene Spillars, Vaughn up his mind. I’ve been having members who signed up dur- End Balance: $1,084.05 crowded. This was my first time on STARFLEET DIY where we Next year’s STARFLEET OPEN AT THIS TIME Armstrong, Casey Biggs, and some discussions with him as ing the Star Trek Movie, were [email protected] with them, and I loved it. I still will have tables manned with International Conference is the Richard Herd have all trans- well about the Freedom III, but assigned to the USS Bexar. Total Funds for Region 3: ate a pretty good sized salad to all those who can answer your first weekend in August, 2010, $3,816.35 ferred to the USS Lone Star as we’ll have to see who wins the Operations: start with because they have a STARFLEET questions. I will and is very close to Region 3. they have moved to Lubbock. fight over Mr. Tolleson. Mark I welcome all new members RADM Lisa Pruitt In September, we are paying FenCon wonderful salad bar, but I also be manning an Academy table It’s up in Oklahoma. So, please West, challenge for laser tag to the Region, and wish those [email protected] for the Memberships, which totaled tried all their meats, including and will also answer questions consider attending and try to Our VRCs and I have helped rights to Tolleson? Christopher who have moved, a wonderful $1,640.00 (64 adults, 4 youths, and 4 the lamb, which I usually don’t about the Scholarship program. make it a vacation. It’s at a several members find a home. Tusa went from unassigned experience aboard their new Communications: kids), plus $75.00 for the Hospitality FCPT Trisha Tunis care for, but it was yummy to say There will be some marines park and there is camping, but We have some new mem- to the USS Corsair. Theresa chapters. Suite Friday evening, and also $50.00 [email protected] for an ad placed in the FenCon 2009 the least. I think, we’re already there to answer questions about there is also a hotel, where the bers, who are gungho and one Bristow went from unassigned looking for New Year’s Day for the SFMC and the IC takes place, Souvenir Program Book. There will be has already joined the USS to the USS Aurora Vulcanus. Shakedown Operations: some additional expenses, the amounts the next one. Come join us, 3rd Brigade, as well “The first R3BLC winner along with cab- FCPT Beau Thacker of which have yet to be determined, won’t you? as someone from ins. There are [email protected] for printing and/or copying of various Membership process- was John Halliday. He looked many things to REED’S SHOP On the PROMENADE STARFLEET Region 3 recruiting bro- Computer Operations: chures and the yearly awards supplies. Summit is coming up, yes, I ing. We might even rather nice in his NextGen do and there Hello there, Region 3. I’m still here, act- colored shirts and polos. Cafe Press seemed FCPT Ken Kopacki We do plan to take up a collection at the said, “Summit.” No, it’s not our have a few surprises, uniform at IC 2009.” is also wi-fi. room parties to help offset some of these traditional Summit in all aspects, to stop on in. Hope to There’s a lake ing as your Quartermaster, in addition to to only have white or grey, which are okay. [email protected] expenses. but there are parts that are just see you there. and a pool for my duties as your RC. We’re still looking for someone to take over this very impor- We do have a CafePress site still open for Senior Enlisted Advisor: us and par for the course, and those who like OPEN AT THIS TIME tant Regional position. You must be good business in the mean time, and you may then there are parts that are We should be starting a Region to get all wet. I’m already regis- [email protected] Trinity River Celebrates! new and dare I say, exciting. 3 Biggest Loser Challenge soon tered and I believe so are some a financial matters, as the Quartermaster is still purchase Region 3 merchandise such The more I just to know what’s as well, maybe even start it on others in the Region. Let’s the chief fundraiser for the organization and as T-shirts, dog t-shirt, teddy bears, and going on at FenCon, the more Sunday at Summit. Be prepared make a big showing if only to be assists chapters in their thongs (oh wait!!! that was the USS Ark I am looking forward to it. We to weigh in and sign up. The neighborly. See www.ic2010. fundraising needs as well, Angel’s site that had the thong; The are having opening ceremonies first R3BLC winner was John org for more information. and especially honest and Region doesn’t have one, but we could...) and closing ceremonies, awards Halliday. He looked rather nice trustworthy; however, I am Check out what we really do have for sale & promotions, and some panels, in his NextGen uniform at IC Please keep renewing your willing to train in you are a at: http://www.cafepress.com/region3. the REC Meeting, and the CCO 2009. We need to get ourselves STARFLEET memberships, and fast learner. Please send me How about a Sigg Water Bottle, wall meeting. Along with that our in better shape and I find that I do so at least a month early each your resumes (both Fleet and clock, or throw pillow? group will get a one on one, or feel it is my duty to help you with year. Our Region depends on real life) along with any ideas you have for the future of the Also, please see your local quarter- Introducing Mr. and Mrs William David really a Region on one, private it. As a team, I know we can do its memberships and we depend Hazlewood. They were married on July meeting with Star Trek author it. Please join in if you are even on you. There is a lot we need Quartermaster position. We master table at Summit at FenCon, 19th, 2009 at Joe’s Pizza, Fort Worth, Keith R.A. DeCandido. Although a little overweight, and if you are to do each year, and your mem- need you. September 18-20, in Addison, Texas. Texas. Flt Capt. Elizabeth Hazlewood he is best known for his Star lucky enough to not be, please bership counts. Please let me We’ll be glad to sell you a Region 3 cof- is a member of the USS Trinity River. Trek fiction, he has tie-ins with encourage your fellow mem- know if I or our staff can do any- New on the Quartermaster fee mug, mini mouse pad, or frisbee. Hope Congratulations to the happy couple! other popular sci-fi and fantasy bers to join in and get healthy. thing for you to make your expe- front is we’ve started a Spreadshirt Store, just to see you there. series as well, such as Buffy the Please remember, our lives will rience in STARFLEET, Region 3 like SFMC and SFI. It is located at: http:// Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, have much better quality if we region3.spreadshirt.com. I am slowly but And don’t forget the Region’s Store on the the best. Supernatural, Andromeda and can do many of the things we surely working on items to add into the store. Promenade. See the link at www.region3.org Farscape. We are lucky to have wish to do but are unable to One of the better things about Spreadshirt and slick on Quartermaster. It will be updat- this opportunity. In addition, because of our size. Which one compared to Cafe Press is that they have ed soon, hopefully by the time you read this. Get Connected Regional Chief of Staff Report Senior Vice-Regional Coordinator Disclaimer by: LGN Aaron Murphy Vice-Regional Coordinator, North with Region 3 Still At the Keyboard NORTHERN LIGHTS by: RADM Robyn Winans [email protected] [email protected] Fleet Channels is the G r e e t i n g s Congress of Commanding official electronic bi- Region 3 has several email T h e that another fall bowling out- to David Hazelwood. lists as well to keep you in Third Fleet! Officers’ Meeting, and Closing Now, as my title might hint at, I monthly publication the know. To see the instruc- Ceremonies. With all the staff am responsible for cracking the s h i p s ing is planned. Members of of Region Three. This in the the Trinity River were able to Members of the North along tions go to http://region3.org/ It just changes and all, we’ll have an whip, I mean lovingly encour- newsletter is written lists.php and read the rules, seems odd. “Ask The Brass” session for aging, the Regional Staff. I N o r t h show off their new club shirts, with many other fan groups solely for the entertain- then go to the bottom for a IC is over those people who might not would like to report that so far, h a v e Bowling shirts that is. from the DFW area also list and description of each b e e n attended the Annual Klingon ment of the Regional email group. One main rule, and we are know everyone or have burning that motivation has been pay- you must be a STARFLEET driving on questions that they’d like to ask. ing off in spades. As you will s h o w - Members of North also attend- Alien Ball where much fun staff, the members of member to use the Region’s to Summit. There will be room parties, a notice with this issue, Fleet ing their ed the Dallas Comicon in Aug was had and over $400 dol- Regional Three and services. It seems costume contest, gaming, pan- Channels has gotten a facelift. c o m - to help promote Star Trek lars and 300 pounds of items assorted friends. This somewhat backwards. But as els covering Sci-fi and Fantasy, Also, our CompOps chief has petitive Fandom and all the fun that were donated to* SafeHaven publication is not in- One Regional email list we s p i r i t can be had. Members of of Tarrant County. The event would like to highlight is with most things, the only con- and a video room. There is been shackled to his computer tended to infringe on the Science Fiction Series stant is change. something for everyone. doing updates and, rumor has it, this summer. During July the Sector 2 were unable to make has been hosted by the IKV the copyrights or trade- Discussion List (First-List) there is a new region3.org web Regulator hosted the Trinity it and they were missed. We Melota since its beginnings. marks of Star TrekTM, — This list is for discussions This year has been full of them. Unfortunately, at the time of design in the works. Only time River in celebration of Shuttle hope that Beau and his crew Check out the photos of the as held by Paramount about many of the various We have a new RC, I’m (kinda) this article, the pre-registration will tell :) TR launch with a bowling can make Summit. great time had by many. Science Fiction Series on new to Chief of Staff, and we deadline as passed. However, outing. Among the two ships Pictures Corpora- the air and off. If you wish tion. Fleet Channels to have discussions with have several new faces in the if you still want to come to In the coming months, we will there were three teams and We’d like to congratulate Keep your feet on the ground your Region 3 friends on REC. We continue to Summit, it be driving forward and work- much fun. (see photos in this Trinity River Member Elizabeth as you reach for the stars. is copyrighted as an Warehouse 13, Eureka, Dr. grow, "In the coming months, we can be ing hard on making the Third issue) In fact so much fun Weber on her recent nuptials original production. Who, Sanctuary, and the evolve, and drive for- done. Fleet even stronger and more Permission is hereby future Stargate Universe, will be driving forward and ward. As many of you Registration efficient. If you have any com- Vice-Regional Coordinator, West among others, along with working hard on making the by: COL John Johnston granted to anyone who have heard me say will be avail- ments or ideas, please feel free Go West, Young Man! old TV Series that are still on Third Fleet even stronger [email protected] wishes to reproduce the air or on DVD rental. Go on multiple occasions, able at the to contact me or any member of the original material directly to sign up: http://lists. Greet- has been merciless with many furries, it can take 560 Trek- Adapt and Overcome. and more efficient." door. The the REC. We will do our best herein, provided that region3.org/listinfo.cgi/first- w e e k e n d to address any questions/con- ings to days of 100+ heat! Hopefully, kies and other Sci-Fi fans! list-region3.org Speaking of Summit, it pass will be cerns as quickly and thoroughly all! with fall moving in, things will the source of the ma- cool back down and make Finally, I am very pleased to terial is included. All In addition, there may be looks to be a lot of fun. The $40.00, with day passes also as possible. some future lists that we schedule is coming along nicely. available. We have also been Here things half-way livable again. hear the new Star Trek movie other copyrighted ma- will present. How do you As with previous years, we’ll told that the room rate of $92.00 See you again in 60. is your will be available on DVD by terial, trademarks, and/ feel about a Region 3 Party/ have Opening Ceremonies/ per night will also still be avail- friendly At last, the event we’ve all Thanksgiving! Even though or service marks cited Event List that we would like General able. So, come one, neigh- been waiting for is upon us the Onion thought this movie herein are registered to to call Risa, named after Star borhood – the 2009 Region 3 Sum- was a turkey, I’ll be sure to Trek’s “pleasure planet”? It Session, Third Brigade Muster, come all! their respective own- Vice mit and FenCon in Addison gobble one up when it hits the would be a moderated list for ers. announcing chapter events, Regional Commander from (North Dallas) at the Crowne stores on the release date. parties, and other happen- the West, adding his two cents Plaza Hotel! Three days of ings. Please let your RC USS Trinity River @ The Klingon Ball to this month’s Fleet Channels fun, frolic, and merriment to be Well, that’s all I have for this Certain uncredited ma- know if you think it’s a good issue. had by all! I can’t wait! I had a issue of Fleet Channels. Until terial may be written by idea and if you would sign up to be a moderator. chance to preview the Crowne then, stay bright-eyed and the editor. The opinions Is it me, or has it been really Plaza back in February, and bushy tailed! You know I will… presented in this news- hot for everyone these last it is a nice hotel with good ;-) Bravo Zulu Rear letter are not neces- two months? July and August facilities! If it can handle 560 sarily those of Region Admiral Lambert! Three or STARFLEET: The International Star Vice-Regional Coordinator, South Trek Fan Association. SOUTHERN SPACEDOCK by: COMM Robert C.Graham [email protected] Submissions are re- H e l l o this article is being written. If spectfully requested everyone, your chapter is expecting any in the form of aText file new members & they’re not or Word document that I hope listed on your ship’s roster can be sent via the IN- t h a t please e-mail me privately & all the we’ll work to get those mem- TERNET to FleetChan- Southern bers on to the chapters that [email protected]. be accepted under any cir- Because of her outstand- C O ’ s recruited them. I’m looking ing work in Membership & their forward to seeing all of you cumstances! Processing, Sharon Lambert The USS Trinity River partied and helped collect canned goods and donations for a local food chapter’s once again in Dallas later this was promoted to the Rank of pantry. In the back in Tux is Ships' Captain Dan Stockelman, Second row is from L to R is members month. Until next time, Take Published items become Rear Admiral. Rear Admiral had a good summer. care of yourselves and each Lambert is the commanding David Hazelwood, Dan Dreesbach. Woman left of Dan Stockelman is Chanda Norman, VRC the property of Fleet other. officer of the USS Victory North Robyn Winans is in the Monster Maroon to her right is Kris Winegear and to her right is Channels and Region based in San Antonio, Texas. We still have many members Three. Elizabeth Weber Hazelwood. Woman down front is Kira Norman. on the unassigned list particu- larly in the south as of the time STARFLEET Regional Communications Report Regional JAG Officer Report Special Operations Open Frequencies by: FCPT Trisha Tunis JAG REPORT by: LtCmder Jesse Gutierrez [email protected] [email protected] Report of Region 3 A h o y important things. ness cards. By Brigadier Jeff Schnoor,SFMC there! Greetings Region Three members! weed out forms of identification that are know this has happened until you review What does this have to do with This is why I need an Assistant. not needed on an everyday basis. You your credit report and noticed a purchase This is an update on what is happening can stop carrying things with you such as that you made but you don’t remember At the moment, there is only W h a t you and your chapter? It means, I’m putting out the “help wanted” one unit in the region, it is the can this that the Communications sign as I need an enthusiastic with the JAG department as of September voter registration cards. making such as opening another phone Black Legion off of the USS d e p a r t - Departments isn’t just for news- person to help me edit Fleet 1, 2009. No reports have been made to account or making a major purchase. LoneStar. Capt. Joseph White ment do letters anymore! I’d like to reach Channels, bounce ideas off of, this office that need attention by the staff. How do thieves steal identity? There are Plans to recruit at Summit for for you? out to every chapter to assist and help get the message out So that is good news. So since there is no several common ways. I have mentioned Another way to steal from you is called more units for the STARFLEET business to attend to at this time, I thought stealing your wallet or purse. But there skimming. This is when the thief uses an Special Operations within the them in marketing themselves, about STARFLEET. Region. B e s i d e s especially those that are near I would discuss an important topic that are more crafty less obvious ways to get electronic storage device that takes your bringing you Fleet Channels? the 10 member mark or just I hope everyone enjoys the new affects all of us. your information. The thieve can steal credit card or debit card information when As of January 2009, Command Well, so far, the past month at starting out. look for Fleet Channels-I wanted your information from bills and receipts you process your card at a merchant or of the STARFLEET Special least has been revolving around to bring you a format that I Identity Theft! that are not shredded but thrown away at an ATM. If you use an ATM look at Operations department whole. They can submit a change of the machine closely to make sure a card passed to Captain Joseph FenCon preperation-program I have available right now, sam- could put in more lengthy fea- White, of Region 3, and since books, advertisements, figuring ple press releases for meetings, tures, pictures, and still keep the Things we do on an everyday basis can address card for your address and receive reader has not been placed over the real then, he and his crack staff out which King Cake to bring, sample welcome letters for new department reports that we look be dangerous to your pocketbook. These your mail. This can be done after stealing card reader already in the machine. have been working to rebuild what to wear to the Joan of Arc’s members, regional powerpoint forward to. things we do we may not think about since bills that were taken. the STARFLEET Special room party..you know, all the template, letterheads, and busi- we are creatures of habit and do things My advice to you is regularly check your Operations department, the same way for a long time. Thieves can steal your information three credit reports for errors and report (Hereafter known as SFSO.) in by two methods called Phishing or them if you find them. If you believe that New officers have been put Shakedown Operations Report Examples of this are carrying items of Pretexting. Phishing is the thieve pre- fraud was committed on your report you in place, and a new website by:FCPT Beau Thacker has been designed to facilitate S.C.O.P.E identification that aren’t necessary for us tending to be your banking institution or can file a police report to seek remedia- [email protected] the disbursement of informa- to carry every day. Men have a habit of other company by email asking you for tion. A police report and also help perma- tion. In cooperation with the carrying their social security cards with your personal information claiming that nently block fraudulent information from STARFLEET Technology and Applied Research Department Greetings , currently we are finally in southwest Louisiana, ter in Region Three. them. This is a bad habit because if the there is a problem with your account. If re-appearing on your report after it has (STAR,) we are pleased to still forming several away the USS Lafitte. wallet or purse the card is being carried in you suspect that there may be some been report. A police report is usually announce that the SFSO is teams, in Remember ShOC is part of is taken someone can use this information problem with your account, don’t answer necessary for the credit agencies to take open, once again, for business. three different As you may or not know , your team to help you form to assume your identity. this email but contact your bank and get action. areas, that there is a great deal of effort to a Chapter. As a fellow the information directly from them. Don’t For those who are interested in joining the SFSO, (Which are all work- reach official status to become Commanding Officer of one of Other things we may do is can make us answer suspicious emails. For more information on identity theft encompasses the STARFLEET ing towards a chapter in STARFLEET. It our great chapters in Region victims is writing PIN’s (personal identifi- visit http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/ Rangers, SEALS, Recon, b e c o m i n g takes time to prepare all the Three, it is an honor to work cations numbers) on the card or the card Pretexting is when the thieve uses false websites/idtheft.html Intelligence, and Support,) we full chapters paperwork , recruit members, with these new Chapters and carrier. pretenses to obtain your personal informa- invite you to turn your web within Region and then figure out chapter help our region grow. tion from you, your bank, telephone com- browser to www.sfso.sfi.org, and join with us on a great Three. The names and the correspon- One way to combat identity theft is so panies and other sources. You may not adventure. first chap- dence with Operations and To our future I salute you. ter will be in Regional Command. So I’d like The SFSO has it’s own colleges north Texas, the USS Rachel to thank these brave Chapter in the STARFLEET Academy. Garrett . The second in south chairpersons and their mem- Those colleges are the College Texas, the USS Battleborn a bers for trying to work these of Special Operations Training, Regional Operations Report correspondence chapter, and issues out to become a chap- and the College of Intelligence Operations by: Rear Admiral Lisa Pruit Operations. The Deans of the [email protected] Fleet Channels College of Speical Operations Regional Computer Operations Report Training and the college of Deadlines Intelligence Operations have CompOps by: FCPT Ken Kopacki [email protected] For those of you that may not know me, there to assist whenever it is requested. The following is a list of the written almost 200 tests, and upcoming deadlines for Fleet have many more on the way. I am the CO of the USS Lone Star and Even if it is just to bounce an idea off a I have been a member of Starfleet for sounding board or help make sure every- Channels: Been getting myself settled in. anniversary. room with me and a WW2 flick Any others should be answered eleven years. I look forward to serving one knows about upcoming events. Both Aaron has been very helpful on. I’m a nitpicker 1st class in the SFSO Manual, and the the members of Region Three as your in Fleet and “real life”, I have a strong September/Oct Issue -- Oct. 31, and supportive as I’ve gotten I’ve been a on and off ‘offi- with clusters :). other manuals that are soon to Chief of Operations. background in organizing and running 2009 come. back into the swing of things. cal’ member of Fleet since events – whether they consist of a few Nov./Dec Issue-Dec. 31, 2009 and hung my hat up with the But enough about me.I’m Operations is changing the emphasis participants or several hundred. Till the next reporting Period Some of you know who I am, JoA(they throw a great party!). in the middle of desiging a of the department to one of assistance ALL e-mail submissions should but for the rest, I’m Ken, found- This is my first foray into Fleet whole new website, which in planning and executing events. This I am excited about this new opportunity be sent to: fleetchannels@re- ing Commanding Officer of in any official capacity in may or may not launch around includes everything from assisting a and I will strive to be a positive resource gion3.org. USS VICTORY, and currently almost a decade. Summit. chapter with a bid for a region summit or for you, your chapter, and the regions Ships laundry officer aboard other activity, to helping out with sector needs. USS JOAN OF ARC. My background is mainly in IT, Will be posting on the lists just and quadrant events, or simply helping a as well as graphic design and as soon as something is suit- chapter plan a party. Operations will be I left Fleet and fandom in gen- photography. I’ve also been a able to show. eral in 2000 and took a 5 WW2 living historian(aka reen- year hiatus from anything Trek actor) since 2001. If I can manage to shoehorn related up until VICTORY was Summit in, I’ll be seeing you about to celebrate her 10th Don’t let yourself get stuck in a all soon. USS Azrael Crew @ DragonCon SFMC 3rd Brigade Report Brigade Report by: Jeff Schnoor, Brigadier General LTCMDR Louis Everett and [email protected] his wife Desirae recently met up with some science The cur- marine Units. Shield of Valor: BGN. Jeff fiction stars while attending rent state Schnoor, 347MEU DragonCon. of the 3rd We are asking all Marines of Star of Valor: SGM Kaiden Brigade is the Region to please go into the Kahos, 313th MSG in Current Database and click on member Legion of Valor: 313th MSG g r o w t h . and than click on Affiliation and We have click Active or Reserve. So you g a i n e d will appear in the System and Awarded 7-14-2009 USS Corsair, NCC-26556 two new units the 327th MSG it will help when we are doing Youth Cross of Valor: C/LCPL Sector 3 -- Baton Rouge, LA. Headquatered off the USS reports or recognizing marines Izabo Turner, 313th MSG CO -- FCPT Trisha Tunis Corsair in Baton Rouge, La. A for awards. [email protected] Special Operations Group. And I would like for all Marines and XO -- COMM Edward C. Tunis III Commissioning Date: April 19, 2008 NCO ran by 1SGT Matt Ezell Also, if you are a Unaasigned OICs to work on there Awards With Michael Biehn (Terminator, as OIC with 4 Marines. The Marine. We would like to encour- submissions and recognize Abyss, Tombstone) doubled as a “recruiting prop”. The USS 347th MEU Headquarterd in age you to start a MEU or MSG. there marines for the upcoming This is the “rest of the story” on the USS CORSAIR needed something just as San Antonio Texas, A Combined By asking your Ship CO and/ year. If anyone has questions CORSAIR’s shuttlepod... cool, just as amazing, but different. Forces Unit Commanded by or Brigade Commander. And to please email me and I will be LTC Angie Schnoor with 9 please keep me informed as to glad to help. This is an update on what is happening Edward surfed the net trying to come up Marines. your activities in the community The crew of the USS CORSAIR, had just with an idea. Suggestions where made already started a relationship with the and as a Marines so you can be SGM Kaiden Kahos 3rd Brigade finished their award winning “In-Training” at chapter meetings that the CORSAIR On behalf of the Brigade we recognized. NCOIC would like all Senior local movie theater where the club would session and the group had already set should simply “repeat” what was done be set up at for the movie premiere welcome these new units and NCO’s of Units in the Brigade their eyes on their next major project. already and make something simple like Marines The Following Marines to email here at biohazarxlil at weekend. She told them what the club’s The much anticipated savior or death the Romulan Cloaking Device or have a plans were on a “prop showpiece” and Recieved Valor Awards for there aol.com. We need to get the nail in Star Trek fandom known as J.J. large model made of the chapter. The current strength of the 3rd Outstanding Performance within NCOs and enlisted involved and requested if the club could use the old Abrams’ Christmas 2008 release of the cardboard displays from the theater to Brigade is 51 Active 60 Reserve the Brigade: On 7-1-2009 we would like to get your help new Star Trek movie. Fortunately, the Edward found a website that talked about Total of 111 Marines with in the in doing so. Please contact her help build the prop. Cardboard was col- With Malcolm McDowell (A date was changed to May 2009. This people building minor set props out of lected and it was time to start drawing Clockwork Orange, Star Trek: Region Texas and Louisiana. Cross of Valor: LGN. Aaron ASAP. gave everyone a sigh of relief because cardboard. Samples ranged from a play out the shuttle parts. The plan seemed Generations) This includes the Non assigned Murphy, 342nd MSG they avoided having to explain why they castle for kids to a parade float that looked Marines of the Region. The Sword of Valor: COL. John sound. It would be light weight, and wouldn’t be at family holiday events like a pirate ship. He ordered the special could break down for easy transport. Brigade currently has 13 Active Johnston, 308th MSG because of their “silly science fiction rivets used to make these creations and movie”. started looking at ideas. There Regional Round-up Originally the crew had discussed that were people on they wanted a “large show prop” for the the Internet that Salutations! our monthly meeting at the Round Rock Public movie. A large display always draws made models out Library on September 26 if anyone wants to join. attention, not only from fans (who will of paper. Why The USS Ark Angel just had its annual picnic possible be the Captains and Admirals of not convert those in Lago Vista in August. We are now into are Our fall camping trip is in early October (9-11) tomorrow) but also the media, which, if plans from paper chapter elections phase, with our elections hap- and we’ll be having our October meeting at presented correctly, would help promote models, enlarge pening in October and our Change of Command the Star Wars Fan Days! Then the weekend of a club better than a million flyers in the them by 10 times ceremony in November. November 11th is Millennium Con hands of a million fans. (or greater) and USS Ark Angel, NCC-1889 here in Round Rock!! convert to card- Sector 5 -- Round Rock, TX. The picnic area was beautiful and we made The movie was going to be “classic” board. CO -- LGN Aaron Murphy some new friends who just moved here all the so the group had three years (four if [email protected] way from Alaska! XO -- LCDR Dixie Hill you count the animated series) worth of Since the new Commissioning Date: January 1, 2001 material to come up with an idea. The film was going to Motto: "The Price of Freedom It’s shaping up to be a busy fall for us. Those first idea was to build a “Guardian of be based in the is Eternal Vigilance"-- JFK of us that can afford it are looking forward to Forever” but the member who was in “classic” years of Summit at Fencon in September. We are having charge of the project slowly lost inter- Star Trek and no ested in the project and the club. really good pic- tures of any of the The chapter chairperson’s husband, key props were Cadet Tunis Helps Prime the Pod Commodore Edward C. Tunis III, drew available, the upon his past “command experience” thought was to That plan lasted about a day. It was at while at the helm of Region Seven’s go with a TOS style shuttle. After looking that point it was obvious that this project award winning chapter, the USS at all the rounded shapes it was quickly would not be that impressive and would JUSTICE. When Star Trek Nemesis abandoned. The TNG Shuttlepod with require more work then expected. It was came out they build a 1:1 scale TOS its angular shape (and lack of rounded at that time, Edward threw in the towel cloaking device (the movie was about edges) became the model of choice to and listened to his father-in-law and Romulans, of course) and later the USS build off of. started making new plans out of plywood. JUSTICE went on to build a Helm/Nav A new blueprint was needed since the console for their video projects, which Chapter Chairperson, Trisha Tunis, had original plan was using paper model USS CORSAIR Report Continued No one had an engineering degree, but the builders had heart and The USS Joan of Arc crew- a short meeting to brainstorm different ways to raise money to sup- desire. Whole sides of construction fell apart when it was learned members spent the summer port the Lady J the rest of ‘09. there were no nails in the nail gun. The old wood cutting rule is mea- enjoying relaxing & renew- sure twice, cut one. The shuttlepod build team’s motto was measure ing activities, so they could The August meeting was held in Sinton at the Butterchurn where twice, measure again, rough cut, measure, cut a little more, then sand come back to the ship ready this brainstorming continued. Check back in later editions to see to fit. to revitalize the ships activi- what the results are. ties. For myself, my great The most interesting parts, the rear engine vents, came from a pair of summer adventure was Most of the families in the Lady J. are starting to prepare for the USS Joan of Arc, NCC-73289 bi fold closet doors which were cut to fit. These doors came from a Sector 6 -- Corpus Christi, TX. attending Trek Expo in Tulsa start of school. This year we will have 4 cadets in separate classes Habit for Humanity Restore store. Cheap supplies and monies go to CO -- FCPT Robin Van Cleave OK. It was a great adventure! from 1st grade clear up to 8th grade. Alex got accepted into the a charitable origination. A win/win as far as the USS CORSAIR was [email protected] new school of Science & Technology as one of forty applicants for concerned. XO -- LCDR Tahnya Abbott Summer Shore Leave ended the eighth grade. Yea for Alex! All students start classes on Aug Commissioning Date: January 6, with a triple birthday bar-b- 24th. We are looking for great things from our cadets this year. The shuttlepod was originally designed to be in five pieces – 2 1994 que at Jim & Robin’s house. engines, a pair of connecting cross beams for the engines, main Crew-members, Jim Van Another group of the Joan that was also cited for achieving great- body and the cockpit. It was decided to leave the cockpit secured Motto: "Legends Endure" Cleave, Christopher Van ness is our Marine attachment. They gathered two major awards: to the body to make set up easier. With a trailer and a pick up truck Cleave, and Robert Shaver Best Brigade of region 3 ‘09 and MSG Kaiden Kahos got NCO of the shuttlepod made it’s journey to the movie theater. The level of more commonly known as ‘09. They put forth an astounding effort to present a memorable accuracy backfired on the group when it learned that the width of the ‘Klingon Robert’ all were the guests of honor. Each had an individ- Marine Muster in Breckenridge Park over Memorial Day weekend. shuttle was a few inches too wide for the double doors of the theater. ual birthday cupcake complete with lighted candle!! Food wise hot Congratulations on your accomplishments. Thinking of anyone who has moved a sofa came into play as several dogs with multiple toppings, veggie trays, fruit trays, chips, dips, instructions. The club printed out a multi profile picture of the TNG members (assisted my theater employees) tilted the shuttlepod and and assorted drinks both kid safe & adult proof were served. The There will be a second Cadets’ Excellence in Education in the next Shuttlepod from a website called “Starship Schematics Database” ( moved it into the lobby and to it’s final resting place (at least for the club hosted a few of the out-of-town members: the Marines from Fleet Channels report. http://www.shipschematics.net/). Not thinking about scale, Edward next few months). Victoria, Ken Kopacki from S.A. & a couple of visitors Ingleside --Submitted by FCPT Kris Dobie simply printed the graphics out as large as he could on 8 ½ by 11 completed the guest list. We enjoyed the fellowship until the early paper and thought about making his life easy by calling the scale one The shuttlepod was an instant attraction. The sister movie theater evening when the kids watched a video & the senior officers held inch equals one foot. This shortcut would bring much amusement called to express their jealousy. Patrons came to CORSAIR members later on. to say “I saw Star Trek yesterday, but I saw you guys on TV and had to see the movie again and see the shuttlecraft y’all built.” The trips to Lowes began. Some two by fours here some plywood there. Working a couple hours a night in the garage, Trish’s Dad and It may have been an ambitious project but the rewards were well worth husband, in the course of three months, some new tools and more by: FCPT Kris Dobie it and it is now a pride and joy of old members and new! Now, what Meeting Mr. Spock USS Joan of Arc lumber than previously planned gave creation to the USS CORSAIR’s should the CORSAIR build for the next Star Trek movie in mid-2011? eye catching showpiece, a TNG era Shuttlepod and because of the guesswork – only 2 inches off from actual scale! Every year for the past several years, my vacation has been to encouraged during his two hour stage time. I decided to ask attend Trek Expo. This is a medium sized convention of about if he had a glass from Burger King,having brought an extra There were many trials and tribulations in the construction progress. 750 to 1,000 people located in Tulsa OK. Each year there are “Spock” from home. I excitedly lined up with the rest of the fans about three to five leading actors at this convention. Leonard to ask Mr. Nimoy a question.When I introduced myself to Mr Nimoy topped the list this year. He was exceptionally fan friend- Nimoy, I asked him if he had any of the glasses from the new ly at this convention. Knowing how popular Spock would be, the Trek movie. His reply surprised me as he said “No I have not” so Trek Expo Convention director,John Thornton,wisely changed I walked to the stage and bravely gave him his very own glass the signature period from one time block to three blocks to from the movie featuring “Spock of course! Mr. Nimoy was very accommodate as many of the Expo attendees as possible. appreciative of his gift.

Mr. NImoy did not have a table but audience questions were This was one of my favorite highlights of this year’s Trek Expo.

FCPT Dobie and Leonard Nimoy Leonard Nimoy thanks FCPt Dobie

Final Set up for Shuttle Pod --Rear Admiral Heather Ford Gigi’s Christopher gained a sister whom July and August have been Hopefully sometime in the it is suppose to be hot Commanding Officer he had long since called sissy anyway. interesting. In July, we had future we can get a group during the summer, even Finally, Gigi gave birth to another child a regular meeting but only picture that we can post. us die-hard Texans have I discovered the Rhyanna at a Star Trek (Nicholas). So the Rhyanna gave birth five of us showed up. But had enough of 100 degree Austin Regulars (STAR) convention at (indirectly) to a marriage and blended we did have some good We are all looking forward to temperatures for this year. Westgate Mall in 1992. I met Gigi at the family and a child alongside many other USS Rhyanna, NCC-1892 discussion. August saw us Summit09 this next month. Bring on the 80’s please. Rhyanna table and decided to join the wonderful things. As the ship is retired Sector 5 -- Austin, TX. Rhyanna. When I first started there were from service, our friendships live on, and at the Dallas ComicCon. I It should be an interesting CO -- RADM Heather Ford USS Regulator, NCC-73337 delivered the shirts I had one with the new RC and See all you at Summit. [email protected] mostly males running the ship but soon I only hope our children will find some Sector 1 -- Fort Worth, TX. XO -- FCPT Kathy Hench Paula Hudson became CO and soon similar community of mutual support as CO -- BDR Mark West made for everyone and they having a Summit with a Commissioning Date: [email protected] we became the female power ship we time passes and they take on the roles were a big hit. However, I FenCon. September 24, 1991 XO -- LTC Kyle Schugart are now. I was trying to look for a paper and responsibilities of adult life, espe- had to take one back for Motto: "If we don't know it or we don't Commissioning Date: October 1, 1992 repair but that wasn’t too We are all waiting for have it, we'll learn it or find it!" showing when I started. All I could find cially parenting. Motto: “Defending the Final Frontier” bad. Now everyone one on the weather to change - is the date I took OTS - May 14th 1993. --Commander Brad Jacobson the ship has a uniform shirt. although we know in Texas One of the first big things I remember The End Times doing with Well, I guess I will finish off this round- By the Crew of The USS Rhyanna the ship is "When I meet Gigi and the robin of thoughts. Way back in 1990, I Tex Trek was member 6 on the shuttle Rhyanna. I first met the crew of the Rhyanna others I thought 'Do I really in July We met in a dormitory on the campus at the commissioning of my origi- want to spend the next ten 1993,that of what is now Texas State University. I I realize that I haven’t written in a while, so it’s to Lubbock. The crew of the Victory wishes nal chapter, the USS Intangible, years with these people? " was great ' was 32 and very definitely the old lady time for an update. Pat and Gene well as they begin a new life in in January 1992. We had never fun. Gigi of the ship. But within 3 years we had Lubbock. laid eyes on these people before, and the people of the Rhyanna have relocated to Austin and the age was shift- The Victory crew has been out and about this hadn’t even heard of them, but become my best friends and my family. ing. We have presided over 4 divorces, 2 past several months. The crew got together Also, several crew members took in the new here they were. They were just --Fleet Captain Kathy Hench, XO remarriages (Heather’s occurred on the for a BBQ on August 14. FCPT Gordon won a Star Trek movie. TJ and I took in the movie at a couple of months older than us, Intangible and doesn’t count!), what will KENS 5 Backyard BBQ, sponsored by Head several venues, including the premiere in Round having commissioned the previ- USS Victory, NCC-9754 I am very sad to see the Rhyanna to soon be our 6th child, several grand chil- Sector 7 -- San Antonio, TX. Country BBQ, Mission Tortillas, and Johnsonville Rock, and in beautiful 3D at the Palladium IMAX ous September. come to an end. I have been with the dren, 2 deaths (much to our regret) and CO -- COMM Sharon Lambert Sausage (my personal favorite). The crew got here in SAT. The overall reaction was pretty [email protected] Rhyanna since 1990 when it was still a the birth of 4 shuttles. In other words, life together at the home of David Arizmendi, TJ’s good, with the action and special effects wow- Over the years I came to know the XO -- CMDR T.J. Arizmendi shuttle. When I meet Gigi and the oth- happened, inexorably rolling on. brother. The family invited friends and neighbors ing the crew. Rhyanna crew via interaction at AggieCon Commissioning Date: May 18, 1995 ers I thought “Do I really want to spend Motto: "Now .. The Adventure Begins" over for some tasty Texas BBQ, with brisket, and by hosting an R3 Olympics with them the next ten years with these people?” Many of us have reached the point where chicken and bratwurst on the grill as KENS 5 In other non-Trek related news, I finally gradu- in College Station one year. After moving Well, here I am 19 years later! It was the our interest in Starfleet has waned. The weather guru Bill Taylor showed up to do his ated from Northwest Vista College with an to the Austin area, Raymond and I had to best thing I did. I have made so many friendships will never end. Both of my weather segment live from the party! (Who is Associate Degree in General Studies. I am decide which ship to join, the Rhyanna, wonderful life-long friends. I will always children’s godparents were drawn from that fool wearing a cheesehead?) I myself pro- currently attending Texas A&M University San or the Ark Angel. We decided to do both - be a part of their lives. The Rhyanna the ship, as my husband was! But time vided music for the party, and guests provided Antonio campus, pursuing a Bachelor Degree Grace and I on the Rhyanna, Raymond coming to an end will NOT change that has sped up for many of us in our fam- side dishes. The sponsors also threw in drinks, in Interdisciplinary Studies, and I will con- on Ark Angel, and the rest is history. I feel . My family and I have had many great ily life, and slowed down other parts. a cake and an tinue to go for a teaching certificate in Special honored to have had a chance to fill the times with the Rhyanna. I will miss being After 19 years, we feel it is time to end apron (autographed by Bill!) for the host. Education. position of CO on this chapter, but sad part of that. But I will always be a part of the ship. Some of us are joining other Overall, it was a very exciting and fun affair. If that I am the last CO. Over the eight years Starfleet, and Star Trek. I will be looking vessels, some of us are not. But rest you would like to view the video, here’s the link: The recent economic downturn has claimed I’ve been with the chapter we’ve seen for a new Ship to join. Good Bye assured that we will always consider http://www.kens5.com/video/backyardbbqindex. many jobs. I hope that those of you who are out each other through the deaths of two of Rhyanna, I love you! each other as sisters and brothers, not html?nvid=389754. of work will be able to find something, and really our members in a car accident, family --Captain Sam Spradling just crew. soon. I sympathize, especially for TJ, who has deaths, family births, children growing up --Fleet Capt. Gigi Jacobson Also, other crew members have been liter- been out of work since March. I am working, still and leaving the house, marriages, lay I have been a member of the Rhyanna ally on the move. Comm...er, newly minted at the school and at my part time job as a DJ. offs, moves, and an amicible split that since around 1995. I have been very RADM Sharon Lambert and ADM Pat Spillers I feel guilty for having two jobs when so many created the USS Serenity correspon- fulfilled by participating in the collective traveled to Charlotte, NC to attend the 2009 are out of work, but I am grateful to be working. dence chapter. Our lives have changed parenting we had going for many years. STARFLEET International Conference. The IC in so many ways, and the chapter that I I love the children of the Rhyanna, many was...well, from what I heard, very interesting. Otherwise, life does go on. oversee today is not the robust chapter I of whom have grown up over the years And congratulations to RADM Sharon Lambert joined back in 2001. Despite our decom- before my eyes. When my first mar- for receiving a promotion at IC. Shortly before missioning, we will always remain friends riage ended I collected a new mate from the IC, Pat and husband Gene moved and continue to get together as time among the ranks of the Rhyanna (Gigi). allows. We simply won’t be a chapter of My daughter Tegan gained a brother and Starfleet any longer.