REGION 2 SUMMIT ATTRACTS A CROWD!
The 2002 Region 2 Summit was a spectacular success, with attendees coming from far and wide for a good time! Our coverage begins on page 33!
Above: A groupshot of all attendees. Left: Region 2 Regional Coordinator Pete Mohney recieves a from Sandy Dolan. Right: Fleet Admiral Les Rickard shares a moment of levity with SFI Morale offi cer, Jimmy Whatley.
Photos courtesy of John Adcock and Jill Rayburn
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Region Nine: Ivar Gunnarsson
Region Seventeen: Jonathon Simmons
Additionally I have recently received the resignation of R7RC JC Cohen. The Inspector General has started an Greetings from SFHQ! Coming as our limitations. time as I have in the past. election process in Region 7, which this is on the heels of the State of the should be completed sometime in STARFLEET report last issue, I will try All in all it was a great weekend and Opening At SFHQ May. and be brief. I am looking forward to next year’s As noted in last issue’s CS article, summit. While next year I shall be STARFLEET Quartermaster Laura Finally, Region 2 RC Pete Mohney has Return To Region 2 a former President, I doubt I will Reardon has retired from that offi ce. informed me that he will be standing I would like to thank everyone who be received with any less warmth After making sure that her repayment down next March as R2RC. The made the trip to this year’s Region 2 then when I was in Office. Besides, was received and all paperwork was Inspector General will be conducting Summit so enjoyable. Once again I was ex-Presidents are decent golfers so we taken care of I am now opening that a Regional Election Process at the end treated like family and it felt like a can beat the pants off of Robin without position up for applications. of this year. The change of command second home to me. the need of Executive Privilege.
STARFLEET General Account - February 2002: STARFLEET General Account - March 2002: Date Payee Category Amount Date Payee Category Amount 02/01/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 370.00 03/01/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 63.56 02/04/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 712.00 03/04/2002 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 02/04/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 731.00 03/06/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 401.00 02/04/2002 Chapter Registration Fee Other Income 10.00 03/06/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 774.00 02/04/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 69.96 03/06/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 563.00 02/04/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 9.87 03/06/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 708.00 02/08/2002 Stamps.com Stamps.com Fee - 18.99 03/06/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 52.00 02/08/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 87.00 03/06/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 908.00 02/08/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 784.00 03/06/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 114.03 02/20/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 1,266.20 03/06/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 16.06 02/20/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 25.00 03/08/2002 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 02/20/2002 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 400.00 03/16/2002 #1073 Edmond Sun CQ Printing - 1,061.35 02/21/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 134.00 03/16/2002 #1074 M & M Engraving Annual Awards - 51.74 02/21/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 26.00 03/16/2002 #1075 Wesmo Helpdesk Hosting - 130.80 02/28/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 29.84 03/16/2002 #1076 Kurt Roithinger CD-ROM copies of CQ - 3.50 #1077 Sanford Berenberg Opening Date: 02/01/2002 Ending Date: 02/28/2002 03/16/2002 Membership Proc Exp - 86.96 03/16/2002 #1078Don Willits Membership Proc Exp - 192.41 Opening Balance: $3,927.53 Ending Balance: $7,544.07 03/18/2002 Membership Processing Membership Processing 353.00 Revenue above expenditures for above reporting period: $3,616.54 03/26/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 1,242.00 03/26/2002 Credit Card Processing Membership Processing 78.00 03/29/2002 Novus/NPC Discount Fee - 25.42 03/29/2002 Stamps.com Postage Purchase - 475.00 STARFLEET Account – Savings: Opening Date: 03/01/2002 Ending Date: 01/31/2002 Opening Balance: $7,544.07 Ending Balance: $10,136.31 Beginning Date: 2/01/2002 Ending Date: 3/31/2002 Revenue above expenditures for above reporting period: $2,592.24 Beginning Balance: $1,683.78 Ending Balance: $3,401.56
$1,715.01 was added via a Federal Penalty Refund from the IRS STARFLEET Academy Account – Savings:
Beginning Date: 1/01/2002 Ending Date: 2/28/2002 STARFLEET Academy Account – Checking: Beginning Balance: $2,523.05 Ending Balance: $2,527.11 Beginning Date: 1/02/2002 The Academy Savings recieved $4.06 in interest. Beginning Balance: $2,427.08 Deposits/Credits: Checks/Debits: PayPal Transfer +$236.63 #161 Scholarships $2.00 Tuitions +$136.00 #168 Postage Stamps $72.00 STARFLEET Scholarship Account: #166 Director Reimbursement $30.24 Beginning Date: 2/01/2002 Ending Date: 03/30/2002 #169 Parchment Paper $27.36 Beginning Balance: 3,828.64 Ending Balance: $3,833.64 Ending Date: 2/28/2002 Ending Balance: $2,668.11 Deposits/Credits: $3 (Various Donations)
PAGE 4 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 people in place, we are having a problem with getting complete information on the STARFLEET Stampede program.
We’ve tried a number of times and ways to contact the last director without much success. If you or anyone you know has access to any information on this, please contact Troy Pharis at [email protected]. I hope by the time you get this, it’ll be a moot point and we’ll have gotten the info out Greetings STARFLEET! pleasures of a summer outing with your kits, the excellent newsletters or the to all of STARFLEET but, better safe crewmates. The smell of the barbeque fact that you can get a promotion to yet than sorry. I hope this issue finds you well and grill, the taste of the burgers, the sound of another rank. gearing up for a fun summer. This is, in numerous conversations all around you, I apologize for any inconvenience this my opinion, one of the best times of the the feel of a fully loaded super soaker While these things are very cool and has caused but until we know the details year and one of the most enjoyable times in your hands, the look on the face of add a touch of class and certain flair of this, it’s been diffi cult to make sure the to be in Fleet. The winter holidays are your last victim. Ahh, yes, the sights and of realism to a fictional universe, it program restarts smoothly. over, Summit season is well upon us sounds of a STARFLEET summer. certainly doesn’t keep most folks in. It’s and plans are in place for activities and all about the lifelong friends you make, One more thing to mention. As most get-togethers across Fleet. Seriously though, take some time this the extended family you fi nd all around of you are probably aware, this is an summer to get together with your area you. While Star Trek may be the common election year. Starting June 1st, there By the time you get this, it should be chapters. There is so much that can be thread that brought us all together, it’s is going to be a tremendous amount close to or just past the weekend of the done that is cheap and fun for all. Have the people you meet that keep you here. of information for you to look at, lots Region 1 Summit. I’m looking forward that barbeque, sponsor that pool party, So, what are ya waitin’ for?
Region 1: USS Maelstrom, NCC-74218 CO: Brian Chappell XO: Lisa Jackson Admiral Jennifer Yates, RC of Region your chapter is not listed above it is very late from the 6th to the 10th. When Eleven and CO of the USS Southern Cross, possible that your chapter’s commissioning fi ling MSR’s electronically DO NOT SEND NCC-1886, brought to the EC’s attention dates are missing from the membership ATTACHMENTS. Half the time they get SFI Operations has processed that they are turning 20 years old this year! database. Please let me know and I will add scrambled in the process. Just cut and paste fourteen Changes of Command since them and recognize your chapter. the form into the body of an email message 01/01/02: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! and fill it out. If you send your report Things have been going along at a fair electronically you will get an email back Region 1: 20 years is such a rare and noteworthy clip here in the Operations department. stating that I have received it. If after a USS Ohio, NCC-75007 accomplishment that they are to be We have commissioned one new chapter, couple of days though, you don’t get such New CO: Barbara Buffi ngton congratulated. Many, many Thanks to the processed over fi fteen changes of command an email, please drop me a line to check. New XO: Roger Scitchfi eld offi cers and crew of the USS Southern Cross since January. Since the last Communiqué for their years of dedication and service I received four more missing MSR’s from Chapters are also required to send MSR’s to STARFLEET, y’all are great! They are 2001; that leaves only fi fty-three missing to their respective Regional Coordinator Region 2: celebrating their anniversary on April 18th from all of 2001. Those CO’s with missing and any other Regional Offi ce they deem USS Parallax, NCC-74657 and if you get a minute send them an email MSR’s have been made aware of their necessary. Chapters are also required to New XO: Anthony Spotts congratulating them. Jennifer Yates’ email missing reports and it is still not too late send a copy of their MSR to correy@sfi .org address is: [email protected] to get them in. if they are a Correspondence Chapter, USS Jubilee, NCC-57299 Speaking of MSR’s, in January only FOUR to [email protected] if they are New XO: Tony Goretski, Jr. Jennifer’s email got me to thinking what chapters Failed to Report and in February an Armed Services Chapter and/or to other chapters are celebrating milestones Region 4: this year? In reviewing the database I came Station K’Ehleyr, NCC-SS009 across the following information: MSR REPORTING – OPERATIONS BY THE NUMBERS: JANUARY - FEBRUARY New CO: Bob Fillmore The following chapters turn 10 years old January 2002 MSR Reporting: New XO: Michael Butwinick this year: R1 = 54 Chapters – 98% R7 = 32 Chapters – 90.9% R13 = 5 Chapters – 100% R2 = 27 Chapters – 100% R9 = 2 Chapters – 100% R14 = 1 Chapter – 0% USS Tikopi, NCC-1800 USS Aeon (11/30/92) R3 = 19 Chapters – 100% R10 = 5 Chapters – 100% R15 = 12 Chapters – 100% New CO: Bruce Sommer USS Astra (04/15/92) R4 = 19 Chapters – 100% R11 = 1 Chapter – 100% R17 = 9 Chapters – 100% New XO: Scott A. Sommer USS Charleston (10/31/92) R5 = 13 Chapters – 100% R12 = 37 Chapters – 100% R20 = 1 Chapter – 100% USS Columbia (06/18/92) R6 = 5 Chapters – 100% Region 5: USS Comanche (10/01/92) USS Rubicon, NCC-71816 USS IDIC (11/10/92) Total = 242 Chapters — 238 Reported = 98.3% New CO: Jan Barnett-Robbins USS Imperium (04/20/92) February 2002 MSR Reporting: USS Jeanette Maddox (09/19/92) New XO: Andrew Rogers USS Khai Tam (04/04/92) R1 = 53 Chapters – 92.5% R7 = 30 Chapters – 86.7% R13 = 5 Chapters – 100% USS Lexington (09/13/92) R2 = 27 Chapters – 96.3% R9 = 2 Chapters – 50% R14 = 1 Chapter – 0% Region 7: USS Nomad (09/08/92) R3 = 19 Chapters – 100% R10 = 5 Chapters – 100% R15 = 12 Chapters – 100% USS Ari, NCC-1723 USS Thunderchild (04/09/92) R4 = 19 Chapters – 94.7% R11 = 1 Chapter – 100% R17 = 9 Chapters – 100% New XO: Ruth Sippel USS Valkryie (07/04/92) R5 = 14 Chapters – 92.9% R12 = 37 Chapters – 89.2% R20 = 1 Chapter – 100% R6 = 5 Chapters – 100% USS Yamato (08/25/92) Region 12: Total = 240 Chapters — 229 Reported = 95.42% USS Tiospaye, NCC-4102 The following chapters turn 15 years old this year: New CO: Richard Slingerland FOURTEEN have Failed to Report. Twelve [email protected] if they are USS Horizon (12/04/87) Regions had 100% reporting in January taking advantage of our Chapter Assistance USS Witchfi re, NCC-75006 USS Hornet (06/02/87) and eight Regions had 100% reporting in program but that is all. Please go over your New XO: Elizabeth Cash USS Maat (10/31/87) February. January was great but things distribution list and remove any addresses USS Yeager (05/01/87) really slipped in February. Let’s get those for Dennis Rayburn ([email protected]), JC USS Sequoyah, NCC-2043 MSR’s in! Cohen ([email protected]) or any other New XO: Cmdr. Hai Du The following chapters turn 20 years old former DVC that you used to send it to. this year: Getting your MSR to STARFLEET Operations is easier than ever with three If a chapter wants their MSR to go to USS Sunfl ower, NCC-74679 USS Alaric (10/01/82) methods to choose from. The preferred the Chapter Summary Department of the New XO: LCdr. Raymond Roller USS Carson (12/01/82) method is to use the Online MSR STARFLEET Communiqué it needs to be USS Jamestown (09/09/82) Reporting form at http://msr.sfi.org/ sent to CQSummaries@sfi .org or U.S. mail Region 15: USS LaGrange (10/23/82) or email your MSR directly to it to USS Galaxy, NCC-70637 USS Southern Cross (04/18/82) MSRReports@sfi .org or mavrck17@ New XO: Edward McDonald swbell.net but you can still send it via U.S. Dixie Halber The oldest chapter in STARFLEET is the Mail to: 8606 King George Rd. USS Hood, NCC-1707 USS Eagle, NCC-1719 (out of Region Four Evansville, IN 47725 New CO: Garrett McCarthy and commanded by Commodore Jerry Mark A. Vinson New XO: Cmdr. Robert W. Chin Tien) that turns 24 on 07/01/02! Special 1047 Cottonwood Trl. In closing please remember that you can Thanks to the offi cers and crew of the USS Benbrook, TX. 76126 always get the latest version of the Vessel Eagle for their years of dedication and Registry at http://www.sfi .org/ops/vr.pdf. Region 17: service to SFI. If you email directly please download If you fi nd something that needs changed USS Anasazi, NCC-62001 the email form from our website (http:// in that please send an email to me at New CO: John Roberts Now, this is not to say that these are the only www.sfi .org/ops/msr.txt). MSR’s are due ops@sfi .org. That’s all for now. I’ll be back New XO: Earl Beighley chapters celebrating big events this year. If by the 5th of each month and considered in 60! PAGE 6 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 below I should use to sign my columns with. You should understand that I am submitting this without knowing what signatures will appear below. Let’s see just how upset the CQ staff is with my missed deadlines! [Editors have long memories. Someday, Greg, when you least expect it...-Ed.]
And that will wrap up this exciting episode! Please, let us know how we I’ve spent a lot of time trying to fi gure it! Communications is home to some for all of their hard work and excellent can improve communications for you! out what to write about in this issue. of STARFLEET’s best and brightest. results. These folks make STARFLEET I wanted to fi nd something that you We’re committed to producing high- look good. are interested in. So, what do I know quality member communications. about you? Now, some of you may have noticed Some regular reminders: If you the rather unusual “signatures” that I know that if you are reading this haven’t received this Communiqué, have been at the bottom of my columns. Selection 1: The Trotter. Classic, column, you have some interest in then please, give it back to the guy I’d like to explain what was going on, understated and good for any occaision STARFLEET Communications. And you borrowed it from! E-mail us at and what we’re doing today. – if occasionally late in getting there. that, my dear friends, means you have [email protected] so we can get you a just been drafted into the service of the replacement copy. We have a brand- When I became Chief of Comm department. new CQ remailing process that should Communications, the Communiqué work very well. And, if you have staff asked for my scanned signature We try to be very innovative in what recently moved (or will soon), please to put at the bottom of my column. we do, and in what new projects we contact CompOps with your change Well... I wasn’t very timely in getting it Selection 2: The Gregiepoo. A variation start to help the members. So, that’s of address information! Remember, to them. So, our ever-creative CQ staff on the theme, much more in touch with where you come in. What do you STARFLEET pays a fee for every got a little too...creative. I expect some it’s feminine side. want to see? Do you have an idea for address correction we get. snide editor’s comment right about something that you think would be here. [That would be too easy - Ed.] great in Communications? Drop me an Also, if you didn’t read the last column email at comm@sfi .org or mail me at I wrote, please go back and take a look So, I have finally submitted my at it. It goes over the process for the signature. But I have to wonder -- is Selection 3: “Greg’s Delight” - The one Greg Trotter elections this year, and I encourage it better than what the CQ staff came that started it all! 2733 N. 65th Terrace all of you to pay attention and get up with? Well, below you will see Kansas City, KS 66104 involved. several different signatures. I want STARFLEET to vote on my signature! and tell me what floats your boat! I wanted to take time to thank everyone Send your email to cq@sfi .org and tell Selection 4: “The Wizard of Comm.” A Even better, volunteer to help us do in the Communications Department the editors which of the signatures favorite at Hogwarts, we’re told.
Membership Processing is continuing in last category of unassigned members its mission to deliver quality membership assigned to chapters. materials in a timely manner, while MEMBERSHIP PROCESSING UPDATE servicing the needs of our members. So The points represent a combined what does this mean? By Brigadier Sanford Berenberg • STARFLEET Membership Processing fi gure of number of new members and percentage of overall growth. As you 1. Membership continues to grow, thanks little bit. The 25 lb Chocolate Aspirin Challenge can see this award is clearly up for grabs. to all of you! We have passed 4000 The Chocolate Aspirin Challenge is a call to So contact your Recruiters and give members, we have passed 4100 members What exactly are the MP Corps? all Regions to increase their membership, Membership Processing a headache with and at our highest point this last month, The MP Corps, what are they for? I have thus giving Membership Processing a all the new memberships and renewals. membership hit 4225 members. I know been asked this a number of times. The MP headache from all the new memberships We will stock up on aspirin. that we are not done growing yet! Corps is a group of fi ve to six people, me and renewals sent through the pipeline. I and four to fi ve others. I can perform all want to thank Pete Mohney and Ron Fell The 25 lb Chocolate 2. The memberships received to date functions of Membership Processing. This for inspiration for this challenge. This year, Aspirin Challenge: have been processed and turned around is similar to past Fleet Staff who held the challenge runs from January 1, 2002 to Current Standings in approximately two to three weeks. this position. The other members of the the IC 2002 at San Jose. Next year, it will Our average is still just under four MP Corps can perform some of the MP run from IC 2002 to IC 2003. The Region Place Region Points weeks. If you have any problems or Duties. Each one specializing in one or more that increases its membership the most 1st 2 28 missing memberships, please contact the particular areas. The result is a duality. If I during the contest period will win the fi rst 2nd 4 27 STARFLEET HelpDesk. were to step away from the MP Offi ce for Chocolate Aspirin Award. The totals are 3rd 20 26 personal or other reasons, the MP Corps based on percentage growth averaged with 4th 5 25 3. We have had a few mistakes along can step in to pick up what I cannot do. As number of new members recruited. 5th 14 24 the way, and I apologize for those. The we go forward, the MP Corps are trained a 6th 1 23 bit more on the total features of the entire Why only Assigned Members? MP Corps with Computer Operations 7th 3 23 and other Fleet Staff strive to correct all offi ce. Unassigned members, who are valid 8th 7 22 problems as fast as we can. members, can be assigned to any chapter The end result should be half a dozen in any region, even regions in which 9th 11 17 4. The materials used to make member people or so who can do the same job. they do not live. There are, to the best 10th 15 15 kits are constantly being reviewed to The goal is to have people on hand to of my knowledge, three categories of 11th 6 12 fi nd better materials for the same or less keep membership processing working as unassigned members. Those who wish to 12th 9 9 funds. We intend to roll out new and effi ciently as we can in the face of real life. be unassigned, those who are members of 13th 12 9 better additions to the Membership Kits Once again I wish to publicly thank my the SFMC, but do not want to be associated 14th 17 9 as we go forward and there are at least MP Corps. Gerri Wampler, Chief, Gerry with a chapter and those who would join 15th 10 6 Sylvester, Angel Nehl, Rick Driver and Ed a chapter, but have not. This challenge two new additions slated for this year. 16th 13 2 I want to keep these a surprise for a DeRuggiero. is to give Regions an incentive to get the THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 7 This is one article in a small series of ambassador knows when the problem articles that will be submitted to the CQ outweighs the parties’ abilities to maintain that details aspects of the STARFLEET STARFLEET DIPLOMATIC CORPS UPDATE communication, although the ambassador Diplomatic Corps (SFDC). For those will attempt to work for a viable solution members who have Internet access these By Captain Kyle J. Wolf • Director, SFI Diplomatic Corps that does maintain it. articles and additional information can be found at our new web site. At the time These three manuals alone provide a lot and help communicate the solution. The following is a list of the current staff of this writing, S. Adam Day and I are of information outlining the organization. Therefore, by applying the two aspects, the positions in the SFDC and who is listed in working on getting the SFDC site up Understand that having this information ambassador is able to examine a problem, that position as of March 25, 2002. to its new host (provided by the USS and reading it is one thing while present a solution and help act on that Sun Tzu out of Region 7). The direct understanding the material is another. solution to ensure proper deployment of Director: link to the site is: http://www.uss-sun- Therefore, a good ambassador knows to ask the idea. I will detail more about arbitration Kyle J. Wolf tzu.org/sfdc/index.html. If you do not questions when they have questions. in another article. [email protected] have email and/or Internet access and would like to ask a question, please The reason an ambassador should have The skill of diplomacy is one of ‘walking Deputy Director: regular mail me at: written skills in communication is for when on thin ice.’ Meaning, the ambassador’s job Leah Eddy questions or treaties are presented to the of presenting their representative parties [email protected] Kyle J. Wolf ambassador for preview and interpretation. aspects while attempting to work on a 39 Ulster Ave. #4 Now, I am not talking about English- viable communication link between parties Division 1 Ambassador: (R7 and R15) Walden, NY 12586 grammatical style of understanding, even is one of informed responsibility. It is Trisha Tunis though that does come into play at times, widely known that once you get two people [email protected] The one question I get asked the most but rather the essence of what is written. together, sooner or later a problem will is: What is an ambassador? While some An ambassador has to be able to “rip” apart develop. Division 2 Ambassador: (R1 and R2) questions are more specific, the basic every sentence within a written document Kevin B. Brown question is the same. I could give a and understand the base meanings. Diplomacy is the responsibility of knowing [email protected] dictionary definition, but that would what can be worked with and not in any not truly answer the question. All of my Additionally, the ambassador needs to be given situation. This goes back to the Division 3 Ambassador: (R5 and R6) answers have been geared towards what able to join like ideas and constructs to ambassador having as much information as Position Vacant and SFDC ambassador is and this article ensure proper acknowledgement of the possible, such as the manuals listed above. is no different. written document. The next SFDC article Not only must the ambassador represent Division 4 Ambassador: (R3 and R12) will detail treaties in more depth in a two their party and in a respectable manor, but Position Vacant To put a simple defi nition on the position, part series. By having the information on the the ambassadors themselves must act in a an ambassador is a communication organization, such as those listed above, the respectable manor. This method of acting Division 5 Ambassador: (R4 and R17) link between two or more parties who ambassador can look to a written document is a part of diplomacy. Diplomacy is a skill Pamela Michaud attempts to establish and maintain a and ensure it confi rms to the organization’s that is learned by learning other skills, such [email protected] forum of communication between those rules, regulations and guidelines. as the various communications abilities and parties. Okay, so what does that mean? arbitration. Once a person learns the related Division 6 Ambassador: (R14 and R20) Lets break down the duties of the The non-written communications skills are topics to diplomacy, the very skill is easier Position Vacant ambassador: communication, arbitration a little harder to come by. This is the aspect to understand and interpret. and diplomacy. of understanding the human being and Division 7 Ambassador: (R10 and R13) their motivations. Unfortunately, the topic When an ambassador is asked to arbitrate Position Vacant The largest qualifi cation for an is a little more involved then a small article a dispute between two parties, the ambassador would be communication likes this can truly go into. Basically, what ambassador needs to use diplomacy to Division 8 Ambassador: (R11 and R18) skills. While the most logical type of it implies is the gauging of the intentions maintain order and open communication Position Vacant communication skill to possess would be and reasons behind what people say, mean between them. This is done by not alienating oral, written and non-written skills are and do. A person can say one thing, but either party, speaking to both parties in the Division 9 Ambassador: (R8 and R9) just as important. Oral communications the meaning may be something different same manor and maintaining a composer Position Vacant brings in the qualities of being able to - rather it is intentional or not. Humans that represents arbitration. Should an speak with other people, either in the are a diverse species and having a little ambassador have any person issues into Division 10 Ambassador: form of single or in groups - such as in understanding of context and connotation a given situation, they would remove (R16 and R19) speeches or presentations. helps the ambassador to communicate themselves from the work and ask for Non-active Division (Closed) what is needed. Therefore, by combining another ambassador, diplomacy at work. A lot of people know what it feels like to these forms of communication together, Division 11 Ambassador: stand in front of a group of people and the ambassador is able to examine a Any personal ideas, concepts or feelings (Internet) talk, but single conversation should be given situation and present an idea to the on topics within an issue are set aside, Jessica J. Flores Pena different, right? Not necessarily. We parties. as the only topics that matter are those jessyfl [email protected] talk to our friends with no problems presented by the parties. In this respect, the because we know them. When talking The reason for this quality is that the ambassador does function as a judge - in Director Emeritus: with a stranger, especially of a diplomatic ambassador also functions as an arbiter. that her/his personal feelings do not come Jeff Higdon nature, it is similar to talking to a group Basically put, an arbiter is a person who into play for the issue. [email protected] of people. acts as a non-party-aligned person between two or more people (groups) and listens to Bring together the abilities of Director Emeritus: The key to communicate orally is to all sides of an issue to present a plausible communication, arbitration and diplomacy; Chris Esquibel know what you are talking about. Again, solution for all involved. An arbiter is not the ambassador becomes a communication [email protected] sounds easier than it is. SFI is a very large a judge, but rather a person who examines link between two or more parties. This organization and it can be summed up all the information, researches the situation link is maintained when situations present Special Advisor: into nice little descriptions, but where and then provides a solution (or more) that themselves against any agreed upon Joost Ueffi ng does a person go once the conversation can bring diplomacy back to the issue. An sentiments between those parties. The [email protected] goes into more detail? The ambassador arbiter does not demand, nor tell any party ambassador comes into the situation, needs to have a more formalized idea what they must do - for once a solution is communicates with both parties, researches Special Advisor (Maquis Liaison): of what SFI is and what it offers. On present, it is the parties decision to follow a solution that is mutually beneficial to Tom Donohoe my computer and in hardcopy I keep through on suggestion. That is the function all, presents the solution and then acts in [email protected] an updated version of all the manuals I of an arbiter, but put the arbiter and accordance to the sentiments of the solution can fi nd that relate to the organization. the ambassador together and you get the to ensure establishment of communications Advisor (Records Offi cer): Specially, the SFI Handbook with the function of arbitration and communication between parties. Benjamin Kokochak Constitution, the Recruitment Manual linking together. kokchak_sfi [email protected] and the Inspector General’s Manual Please keep in mind that there are times (which all can be viewed at the SFI main Once arbitration has been completed, the when the solution is for both parties Advisor (Xenodiplomatic Corps): web site). ambassador can step in as the diplomat to ‘go their separate ways.’ A good Kimberly Brooks PAGE 8 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 add to the STARFLEET Universe. The ship’s images can be viewed on the web here: http://chem.csustan.edu/jtb/Plans/menu- scaled.htm
Future ShOC, Redux: Last issue, I raised a hypothetical question about changing the motif for ShOC from the traditional “shuttle” concept to one of “shakedown cruises” for the chapter-in- training program. I am quite pleased to report that, so far, this has garnered a great Greetings once again! 2002 has come on from the work that Gumby had contributed the division deals with. Both options are deal of positive response. If this continues, I strong for ShOC, and after last issue’s look in this position. We look forward to having completely valid, but only each group will be formally bringing it to the Admiralty back, we’re again turning our attention him on the team. can decide which one fits the group’s Board for review and a progression to forward. I project 2002 will be a year of members. the next necessary step in the process of quite a bit of change. There’ll be new Gumby will be staying on as an Advisory making the change. I’ll continue to report personnel, and maybe even a name-change Vice Chief of Shuttlecraft Operations, for In the end, three things will come into play: on this, as events warrant. for the department in the long run. But which I am grateful. His service as my Understanding the fictional roles of the we’ll get to that in due time. Vice Chief has been outstanding, and his various divisions; developing ideas for the And that’s it from me! As always, feedback counsel invariably valuable. I am glad to real-life roles of the divisions in the chapter; on the various topics I’ve discussed in this First, let’s take a look at the new shuttles have served closely with him, and look and communicating with the members column is welcome. In fact, I truly hope we’ve launched since last issue’s column. forward to working with him, both in his to see what plans will work best. Once you’ll be in touch with me and let me know I am very pleased to say we’ve been doing new role on the ShOC staff and as an RC. that combination is locked down, the what you think. And also as always, if you some pretty solid business, and that’s very It’s been a heckuva ride, and who knows structuring process can go ahead, hopefully see or speak to any of the personnel of encouraging for the future of the Fleet. So, where it’ll go next?! quite smoothly. Team ShOC, I hope you’ll take the time please join me in welcoming these shuttles out to thank them for their hard work on to the ranks: ShOCing Thoughts Pretty Pictures Work: behalf of the chapters and members of Now, for this issue’s discussion, I’d like to Our schematic artist, FCAPT John Burt, STARFLEET. Thanks for reading, and we’ll Shuttlecraft Flying Fox - Region 7 touch a bit on chapter organization. This turned in the final versions of his first talk again in a couple of months. Take care, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of those subjects where ten different project for DTS, and they’re outstanding. and ‘til next time… Kris T! Klufas, CO chapters might do things ten different The fi rst project was creating the Osiris- ways, but the one important thing is that a class command cruiser for the chapter Ad Astra! Shuttlecraft John Marshall - Region 3 group, as it’s developing, think about what U.S.S. Osiris. John and I worked with CAPT Perryton, Texas kind of structure will best serve the group. Edgar Torres, the Osiris’ CO, to fi nalize the S. Adam Day, CO Some chapters might have elaborate, multi- design. The project was a mix of artistry leveled structures with all sorts of positions and design, and by the time we were done, Shuttlecraft Wendell Fertig - Region 4 and committees and subcommittees to get we had an impressive new class of ship to Fresno, California things done. Others might choose a simple Adam J. Bernay, CO structure with a few leaders and a general membership that lets those leaders guide Welcome to the Shuttlecraft Program, the group. folks! Obviously, there are two positions that The following group has completed the every chapter will have, because it’s Shuttlecraft Program and been sent on to required: the Commanding Officer and Ops for commissioning: Executive Offi cer. After that, it can become very diverse. Some chapters add a Second Shuttlecraft Avalon - Region 15 Officer. In practice, the Second Officer Standish, Maine could be a personnel administrator, a chief- Seth Andrews-Isquith, CO of-staff, or simply an executive assistant to the CO and XO. On my home chapter, for Here’s hoping you’ll have a long and example, our Second Offi cer is in charge of fruitful journey! our promotion point system and oversees the personnel database. ShOCing Cast Changes: There’s going to be a change among the Most chapters have division chiefs players on the ShOC stage. As many of (although some call them department chiefs you know, VADM Johnathan “Gumby” or department heads). There are a few basic Simmons was recently elected as Regional divisions that everybody seems to have, Coordinator for Region 17. First off, let me although they’re not always considered take a moment to say, “Congrats, Gumby! top-level staff members: Sciences, Medical, I know you’ll do a great job.” What this Operations, Engineering, Security, and means for ShOC, though, is that we need a Communications. Some chapters have new Senior Vice Chief, ‘cause an RC cannot MarDets (Marine Detachments). Some have also be either on the Executive Committee fi ghter wings. Some have a Cadet Corps. or in the position to immediately succeed Etc. The diversity is extensive. In each to the EC, should something happen. case, though, the group must decide which of these divisions will fi t their chapter’s Succeeding VADM Simmons will be role. COMM Jerry Tien, currently Commanding Offi cer, CH 1719 Eagle and Vice Regional Another decision is what role the divisions Coordinator for Region 4. Jerry is an will serve. Some chapters give each division experienced and respected officer, and an operational role, e.g., Communications while he hasn’t served in ShOC before, does the newsletter, Operations plans trips/ he has worked with shuttles as part of his outings, Engineering helps the captain regional responsibilities. He thus brings with membership packets (if the chapters both experience and a fresh persective to has them), etc. Other chapters make the ShOC, continuing to enhance the team divisions interest groups, i.e., you join while providing a steady hand to carry on a division if you’re interested in things THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 9 make sure you update your address books. It’s always best to use the appropriate “role” e-mail addresses.
There may still be some e-mail aliases or web redirects that fell through the cracks when the sfi.org domain was moved, lock, stock, and barrel, to a new Internet provider early this year. Please check yours, and let us know if there seems to be a problem. As always, comments about the STARFLEET web site itself should be directed to Fleet Webmaster Mike Wilkerson at sfi [email protected]. Like Well-oiled Machinery a paper request from you, even though some a replacement request to Mike at the above Meanwhile, don’t miss the new STARFLEET Just a year before I selected him as Lord High lost requests are undoubtedly my fault. This is address. Remember to enclose a self-addressed, Network Operations Center web site for Executioner of Membership Processing, Sandy because these online rosters contain members’ stamped envelope with your request. Feel free info about these services, located at: http:// Berenberg was my opposite number on another contact info, including home addresses and to drop me a note privately if you’d like to be network.sfi .org/ election ticket; in what I have to say was one of telephone numbers, and the privacy of this reimbursed for the wasted postage from your the friendliest and most cordial election seasons information is the paramount concern! While I fi rst attempt; I will do so at once. That time of year again? I’ve ever seen. Despite the cordiality, I have to am willing to take the blame for the situation, It’s hard to believe the STARFLEET travel admit a couple of people expressed surprise and reimburse anyone who thus has to waste My apologies to all who were affected by this! I season is upon us again! I guess travel season when they heard I was considering Sandy for postage by sending a duplicate request, I am understand that it’s quite an inconvenience. was almost continuous this year, with the a role in Computer Operations. not willing to compromise on our members’ Region 7 Conference in King of Prussia, right to, and expectation of, privacy. Fleet Online Pennsylvania in November and the Farpoint It sure is nice to be able to look back on Just realized that the word hadn’t yet made convention in Hunt Valley, Maryland in last September’s decision to hire Sandy as Here is the correct address to send postal it into Communiqué that I’ve taken over the February. Membership Processing Coordinator and be utterly confident that I made the right call. Right smack dab in the middle of that span, I Sandy has done a fi ne job assembling a crew in got to visit First Infant Zachary Rickard (not to Maryland, some folks I knew before and some mention Les and Dee, Dee’s parents, and Les’s I didn’t, to help with the gargantuan task of brother) over the holidays. As always, it was handling membership applications, packets, truly a pleasure to see this extended family in and the infamous member database. a more relaxed setting than the average Fleet event allows. Despite the occasional glitch (typos on membership cards and that ilk), I’m pleased Farpoint 2002 was successful as far as to say that Membership Processing is running STARFLEET recruiting went, and was also a like well-oiled machinery. It’s one thing I really tremendous success for plain ol’ fun. Thanks to don’t have to worry about as I keep an eye the Pirates especially, and also to a wide variety on the various parts of our operation. And, of other Fleet members, for helping make this brings home the fact that STARFLEET is, it an excellent weekend. Sunday afternoon, without a doubt, all one team. Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo and Chris Wallace and I took a day trip down to Washington, Ch-ch-ch-changes! D.C., to visit the National Air & Space Museum, Thanks to those of you who pointed out that and took the opportunity to drag Jesse and Teri the CompOps member records update form on Smith out to dinner on the way back through the Fleet web site wasn’t working properly. As Maryland. Seeing the Smiths (and their dogs) of this writing, it’s been back up and running was a nice treat to cap off the weekend! for about a month, and the flow of address changes and the like has resumed. Up next, probably right around the time you read this, is my planned return visit to the To submit your own changes for your vicinity of Dollywood for the Region 1 Summit, membership records, please pay a visit to at the end of April in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. the CompOps web site: http://compops. sfi .org/correct.html This summer, the Shore Leave convention (also in Hunt Valley) and the STARFLEET This web form covers the majority of items International Conference come in pretty quick that tend to need updating or correcting succession! in STARFLEET’s member records. Address changes, phone and e-mail address changes, Right after the summer, USS Accord invites you new chapter assignments, and rank promotions all to do a little traveling so we don’t have to, and OTS or OCC graduations top the list. If and join us for the thirteenth annual Watkins any of these changes apply to you, by all means Glen Weekend in Central New York. This is a hop online and let us know. Can’t get online? weekend full of relaxing, relating, and food. No problem, just send the information to my Lots of food. Oh, yeah, and a hike along the address or the Membership Processing P.O. gorge trails at Watkins Glen State Park, a Box, both of which are elsewhere in this issue. Anyone ever notice that one of these three guys show up in each and every CQ? little west of Ithaca, our home base. If you STARFLEET Chief of Computer Operations Mark H. Anbinder with Fleet Captain haven’t read about WGW in one of the many Because the information from this web form Communiqué features, visit the web site to check gets e-mailed to [email protected], Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo and Admiral Chris Wallace, enjoying a side jaunt to out the details: http://www.ussaccord.org/ you’ll get both the e-mailed acknowledgement our nation’s capital (and, in the background, our nation’s Capitol) the weekend wgw.html. Everyone’s welcome! of having submitted the form, and the of the Farpoint convention. automatic reply shortly thereafter from the Photo courtesy of Mark H. Anbinder Meanwhile, if you spot me at one of this year’s CompOpsHELP queue. If you don’t get both, many events and we haven’t met before, or we it’s possible that you entered your e-mail haven’t had a chance to chat in a while, please address incorrectly, or that something else is requests for rosters, or requests for a password STARFLEET Network Operations Center duties take a moment to come over and say hi. wrong. Please let us know. for a CO, XO, or RC to check their chapter or from Brett Morrow, who needed to focus Most of the reason I so enjoy what I call the region rosters using our online tools: his time on remodeling the house and the “travel season,” even though it costs a small Awaiting an online roster password? impending arrival of a new baby in the family. fortune each year, is that it’s an unparalleled I recently realized that the wrong postal address Michael Dugas opportunity to meet and spend time with many for Mike Dugas, STARFLEET Computer 3735 Teeple Ave. Functionally, nothing has changed. The of my fellow STARFLEET members and science Operations Rosters Guy, was on the CompOps Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 e-mail addresses “[email protected]” and fi ction fans. That’s what it’s all about, folks! web site. This is entirely my fault; I thought “network@sfi .org” are still most appropriate I had updated it when Mike moved, but If you had sent a request to Mike’s old address, for requests regarding sfi.org e-mail aliases apparently I hadn’t! It’s been fi xed now. which was still on the CompOps web site, and web site redirects, respectively. (When in and haven’t gotten a response, we have to doubt, network@sfi .org is fi ne.) If you were I do apologize, but Mike does need to receive assume that it was lost in the mail. Please send using Brett’s direct e-mail address, please PAGE 10 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 BITS AND PIECES FROM AROUND THE ACADEMY New Course being added to Cadet Secutrity School Course III--Basic Cadet Security Trivia I. Recognition of Federation Starships (including shuttlecrafts from all series), Federation Weapons, Bicycle Safety. 7 pages of color graphics. For this course, As always, there’s a lot going on at throughout the year. At the Academy table, to receive more. The details are in the required to take Course I -- Basic Security STARFLEET Academy, but this time there’s you may purchase course packets from Academy article in CQ # 109. If you don’t and Safety Course, and Course II -- not a lot to report so this will be short. many of the schools and colleges. After you have a copy of CQ #109, you can contact Convention Security (review on test for pay for your course, you will be given a me (see above contact information) for the the two courses). Price is $1 and 3 stamps. OCC Graduates Security Slip (SS) for your school of choice. details. Contact: If you graduated from STARFLEET Fill in the required information and be sure Academy’s Officer’s Command College to have the Away Team Leader or Team Packets Processed Nancy O’Shields between December 20, 2001 and January Member sign and date your Slip. This Slip STARFLEET Academy Directors have Cadet Security Director 26, 2002, please contact me as soon as needs to be sent to the School Director processed 170 Graduates in the 7 weeks 6225 Lycoming Rd possible. along with your answers and any extras between the last report period, February Montgomery, AL 36117 such as Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes 4, 2002 through March 25, 2002. I applaud Email: [email protected] Marlene Miller and Loose Stamps. the work expended by both the Director - Submited by Nancy O’Shields 461 Harmony Lane and the Students. Without you, it can’t Campbell, Ohio 44405 Academy Vanity E-mail Addresses happen. Cadet Vulcan Academy Additions We’d like to thank Mark Anbinder for The Cadet Vulcan Academy has just Email to: occ@sfi .org or marlene@ getting all the Academy vanity e-mail Once again, I’d like to say congratulations added three new fun and interesting cboss.com or academy@sfi .org. addresses working properly. On our to all Graduates, and a great big THANK courses to its school. All courses are open applications and on the WebSite, we list YOU to all the Directors who have given of to both 6 - 12 year olds and 13 - 18 year There is a gap in the information I have, the Staff’s home e-mail address as well their time and energy to make it happen. olds. Astronomy, Botany and Planets now and I need your help to close it. Please send as the sfi .org address, but sometimes join Paleontology. All courses are $1.00 me your name, address, SCC # and date the Academy addresses are easier to Graduate List each. Please include a SASE and two fi rst you completed the course. remember. And last but not least, as always, the class stamps. Send your application that most current list of Academy graduates includes your name, mailing address, and If you applied during that same time, and Opening At The Vulcan Academy Of is published within these pages. Are you SCC#, to: have not yet heard back from the OCC Science (VAS) - US Campus listed? Director, please contact me at any of the The deadline for applying for this opening Cadet Vulcan Academy of Science above addresses. is quickly coming to a close. I will continue Come join us at the Academy. Our doors Rebecca Self, School Director to accept applications from STARFLEET are always open ! 4418 Willow Bend Rd. Decatur, Al 35603-5313 Academy Away Team members interested in becoming the Email: [email protected] STARFLEET Academy’s Away Teams have Director of the Vulcan Academy of Science already appeared at several STARFLEET until April 30, 2002. I’ve received quite - Submited by Peg Pellerin Events and will be appearing at more a few applications so far, but I’m ready
Profi le #9: David Peifer FCapt. Peifer feels SFI could play an STARFLEET Academy’s Vulcan important role in advancing the fi elds Academy of Sciences is a very special VAS PROFILE: DAVID PFEIFER of science. “I would hope we are trying school. In VAS you can earn up to 15 to raise funds to help support science fi ctional degrees in two fi elds -- Biological Fleet Captain Richard Heim•Fleet Division Chief of Science organizations or, at least, promoting their Sciences and Physical Sciences -- with years ago. If there was anyone special who going but, since I was already interested existence and what they do.” over three-dozen electives. You learn sparked his interest in science when he in science before watching the movies, I a lot about real science as you do the was younger, it would have to be his high would not attribute my interest as arising In closing, David would like to encourage course work, and have a great deal of school trigonometry teacher, Mr. Charles from them. They undoubtedly made everyone to give the Vulcan schools a fun while you’re at it! In the history Batzel, as well as other high school teachers. me think about other possibilities, not try. “The VAS courses gave me a chance of STARFLEET, there are only twelve David went on to earn a Bachelor’s only in science, but also with respect to to reacquaint myself with the sciences members who have completed all of the Degree in Mathematics Education from philosophy, religion, and other areas of that I had not researched in a while as courses offered at the time they were Shippensburg University, PA in 1991. human endeavor.“ well as giving me a chance to look at enrolled. some scientifi c fi elds I might otherwise FCapt. Peifer’s science interests center Science is very important to the world have overlooked or procrastinated on. It VAS would like to honor these special around mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, today. “Take a look at computers and was my goal, when taking the courses, people for their commendable and genetics. His favorite scientists include the information age,” David points out, to answer every question on the tests, a accomplishment. Eight have been profi led Rene Descartes, Sir Isaac Newton, Galileo “which would not be possible without goal which I did accomplish. However, in previous issues of the STARFLEET Galilei, and Nicolaus Copernicus. science.” Management of the world’s to be completely honest, there was one Communiqué (beginning with issue 87, natural resources and discovery of new answer someone else found for me, and and the latest being in # 109). In this issue, The discovery that the earth is not the energy sources to replace our dependence to which I asked Admiral Marlene Miller the Vulcan Academy of Sciences gives a center of the universe is perhaps the most on oil fi gure prominently, he says. “Just for a little hint. But, out of approximately hearty salute to: David Peifer! important development in human history, think of our constant battle at the gas 680 questions, I’d say that was really David thinks. He is certain that many things pump.” good!” David has been a member of STARFLEET remain to be discovered. “Take a look at for over fi ve years. He is Commanding the Vulcan IDIC,” he points out. “It would If he could decide NASA’s space missions On behalf of the Vulcan Academy of Offi cer of the USS Prevailing Wind out seem to imply we should never (be able to) for the next 30 years, David would focus on Sciences, I would like to take a moment of Region 7. On average, he spent about discover all that there is.” trying to discover if there is other “alien” to thank David for corresponding with 8 hours on each test, for a total time of life in the universe. “Our priority should us, and to ask you to join me in a hearty 96 hours. Shows with a scientific bent, like 2001: be determining if there are other planets round of applause! If you would like to A Space Odyssey and Star Trek, are fun to capable of supporting life and if is there learn more about VAS, check out: http:// Fleet Captain Peifer has been interested watch, but they did not trigger his interest a reasonable means by which to colonize www.wow web.com/sfi sfa/schoolinfo/ in science since Middle School, some 20 in science. “They helped keep a flame them.” vas.asp
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 11 As always, it gives me great pleasure to present the Graduating Class of STARFLEETAcademy based on Directors’ Reports received from February 4, 2002 through March 25, 2002. An asterisk (*) indicates scores of 100% or Higher. Some schools issue “pass” or “fail” rather than numerical scores. A number next to the name indicates that the student has taken that many courses within the College or School, during the report period above.
Offi cer’s Training School (OTS) Offi cer’s Command College (OCC) Flag Offi cers School (FOS) INSTITUTE OF Peg Pellerin, Elizabeth Worth, Gloria Hanson and Marlene J. Miller, Alan Yates, Jeroen Vantroyen, Helen Pawlowski and Alan Yates - Directors LEADERSHIP Jeroen Vantroyen - Directors David Blaser - Directors Peg Pellerin, Dean Mark Hai Du Robin Smith Manon Lessard-Belanger James Muench, Jr. * Thomas Rutledge * Benjamin L. Kokochak Arthur Sheffi eld Jonathan Slavin * Adam Bernay * Kitara Pramela (2) * Diane Hingray Doug (John) Hogan Mark Hai Du * Barbara Buffi ngton * Michael L. Hoff Pat Heany Julie James * Heather Ford * David Cerame Susan D. Fugate * Robin Smith * Kaith Rush * Susan Cerame Tracy Lilly Jan Robbins * Larry French * David M. Millins Andrew Rogers Gene Barnes * S. Adam Day * Gene Barnes Russell D. Ruhland Stefan Wouters Kevin King Elaine Davis Guy Blandford William C. Fox * Glenn D. Martin Gordon Stansberry Rik Roskin * Robert McKeal Blair Learn * James Cecil Andrew Miller Andrew Rogers * Susan Webster Wayne Morrison Mingka Layman Mark West *
College of Treknology (COT) INSTITUTE OF College of Alien History & The Gorn Academy (TGA) Capt. Alice Strange, Director Carolyn Donner, Director ARTS Culture (CAHC) David Peifer, Director Sherry Anne Newell, Todd F. Brugmans (5) * * * * Scott Akers Kitara Pramela * Dean Kitara Pramela (9) * * * * * * * Kurt Roithinger (4) * * * * Sherry Huff Todd Brugmans (10) * * * * * * * * * * David Kania (10) * * * * * * * * * *
College of Mythological Studies School of Cultural Anthropology Culinary School (BURPS) Wayne L. Killough, Jr., Director Sherry Anne Newell, Director William Skinner and Kevin King, Directors
Pat Stewart Cathy Edgington (2) Todd F. Brugmans Todd F. Brugmans (4) * * Kitara Pramela
INSTITUTE OF School of Trade & Commerce (COTC) College of Medicine (SACOM) Vulcan Academy of Science (VAS) TECHNOLOGY Capt Edith Padgett, Director Wayne Killough, Director Marlene J. Miler, Director Sharon Ann Clark, Cathy Edgington (3) * * * Cathy Lynn Edgington (2) * Dee Okolotowicz (2) * * Dean Allan W. Fleeker * Lori E. Straley (2) * Debbie Artrip * Nathan W. Head (2) * Pat Stewart (2) Eddie Milbrandt, Jr * Wayne Lee Killough Susan K Cerame Bonnie Yates Patricia Lewis (2) * * Paula Kesler * George Parker (2) * * Denise Wolff * Kitara Pramela * Ship Counselor College Robin Smith (2) * * Helen Pawlowski, Director Denise Clark * College of Engineering (COE) Tom Ferguson * Capt. Brian W. Dougherty, Director David Lee Kania (7) * * * * * * John Bryant * Paul Duncan * Brian Schreur *
INSTITUTE OF Security School Marine Unit Readiness Klingon Warrior Academy (KWA) Gregory Staylor, Director Deb Kern, Director MILITARY Certifi cation Program Carol Thompson, Director STUDIES Sarah Abrell * Kenneth Hanes * Gloria Hanson (3) * * Robin Smith (2) * * Greg Staylor, Dean Jeremy Grabbe (3) * * * Kitara Pramela * USS Jaguar 9 Branches of Operation Larry French (3) * * * Tom Webster * Christina Runewicz * Robin Smith * Daren Carter * Alice C. Strange * Robert Torres * Jerry Fisk * Cindy Prindle * Scott Akers * College of Starship Operations James W. Lee, Director College of Survival Studies (COSS) Cadet Federation Studies Carol Thompson, Director Joseph Gallegher Robin Smith FCapt Donna Stewart, Director Kitara Pramela James Cozine Scott Akers (2) * * David Peifer Scott A. Akers Morgan Kirby
PAGE 12 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Major General Robb Jackson • Inspector General, STARFLEET Artwork Created by Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
Greetings and felicitations from the Lord in me as Inspector General, STARFLEET, it Ivar Gunnarsson - 1 nomination areas. These Staff Offi cers shall report directly High Inquisitor’s… er, the Inspector General’s was my duty and privilege to declare Vice Ivar Gunnarsson - 1 support for nomination to the Inspector General, STARFLEET who Offi ce. Admiral Jonathan Simmons the winner of the shall be held liable for the results brought nomination phase and therefore the Election I have confi rmed that Ivar Gunnarsson lives by his/her staff. Fleet Business for Regional Coordinator of Region 17. in Iceland; is 25 years of age (DOB 5 January This offi ce has been very busy with the start 1977) and is a member in good standing of Per the Inspector Generals Operations of the New Year, so lets get right to it. Region 06 STARFLEET assigned to USS Saga and holds Handbook, Section 4 - Personnel: The Vote of Confi dence for Region 06 began the rank of Captain. Positions in the Inspector General’s Office Region 03 on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, with an end are open to all STARFLEET members in The Vote of Confi dence for Region 03 began date of Tuesday, 26 March 2002. As of this Therefore, per the rules and regulations of good standing (except where otherwise on 21 January 2002, with an end date of 21 date, I received 2 “Vote of Confidence” STARFLEET, and by the authority vested in noted), will have completed and passed February 2002. As of this date, I received 13 forms. As 26 March 2002, was the last day to me as Inspector General, STARFLEET, it is STARFLEET Academy¹s Officer Training “Vote of Confi dence” forms. As 21 February received VoC forms, the Region 06 Regional my duty and privilege to declare Captain Ivar School and Officer Command College. No 2002, was the last day to received VoC forms, Coordinator “Vote of Confi dence” balloting is Gunnarssonl the winner of the Nomination active member of the STARFLEET Executive the Region 03 Regional Coordinator “Vote of offi cially closed. The tally for the VoC forms Phase and therefore the Election for Regional Committee, Admiralty Board or Regional Confi dence” balloting was offi cially closed. is as follows: Coordinator of Region 09. Staff may serve in any capacity in this offi ce. The tally for the VoC forms was as follows: 02 - Votes of Confi dence. Other Issues Section 4, Subsection 3 - Assistant 13 - Votes of Confi dence. 00 - No Confi dence Votes There are currently no investigations being Inspector General S4-03A (Selection) 00 - No Confi dence Votes 00 - Abstention done at this time. Please remember, the only The Assistant Inspector General is appointed 00 - Abstention 03 - Did Not Vote issues the Offi ce of Inspector General will get by, and answers directly to, the Inspector 06 - Did Not Vote 05 chapter/shuttles eligible to vote. involved in as per the rules and regulations General. An AIG may be appointed to each 19 chapter/shuttles eligible to vote. of STARFLEET are: Region and one to the STARFLEET Marine Therefore, pursuant to the rules and Corps. There is only one AIG assigned to a Therefore, pursuant to the rules and regulations of STARFLEET, and by the “Violations of membership rights as stated Region, and they must be a resident of that regulations of STARFLEET, and by the authority vested in me as Inspector General, in the Membership Handbook.” region. This does not apply to the AIG/SFMC. authority vested in me as Inspector General, STARFLEET, it is my duty and privilege to The AIG must be at least 23 years of age. The STARFLEET, it was my duty and privilege declare a Vote of Confidence for Admiral This Office will never deal with “Code of AIG is considered a Fleet-level position, and to declare a Vote of Confi dence for Admiral David Kloempken, Regional Coordinator of Conduct” violations. That is too subjective not a part of any Region’s staff. Brad Pense, Regional Coordinator of Region Region 6. an area. The personal or professional IG 03. defi nition of ‘praise’ or ‘criticize’ might be S4-03B - Duties & Responsibilities Region 10 different from someone else’s. The Assistant Inspector General is responsible Region 17 The Vote of Confi dence for Region 10 began for carrying out any investigations assigned The Vote of Confi dence for Region 17 began on Monday, 25 February 2002, with an end This Offi ce will never deal with any violations to him by the IG. The investigations will on 23 January 2002, with an end date of 23 date of Monday, 25 March 2002. As of this of Local, State or Federal laws. That is for primarily involve the region that the AIG is February 2002. Unfortunately, the Regional date, I received 2 “Vote of Confidence” the appropriate law enforcement authority assigned to, though they may be called upon Coordinator stepped down suddenly on 05 forms. As 25 March 2002, was the last day to to handle. the aid the IG in other investigations. AIG¹s February 2002, forcing the need to begin the received VoC forms, the Region 10 Regional This Office will never deal with personal may also assist their respective Regional election process. The VOC that was underway Coordinator “Vote of Confi dence” balloting is confl icts that occurred *outside* of SFI Coordinator in any duties that do not confl ict was canceled. offi cially closed. The tally for the VoC forms events. with their offi cial position. is as follows: The Nomination Phase of the Election Process This Offi ce will never begin an investigation S4-03C - Term of Offi ce was begun on 18 February 2002, with an 02 - Votes of Confi dence. that is not assigned by the proper chain-of- The Assistant Inspector General does not end date of 18 March 2002. As of this date, I 00 - No Confi dence Votes command (see below). have any set term of offi ce. They serve at the received 5 votes for two candidates, with one 00 - Abstention pleasure of the Inspector General. declining the nomination. As 18 March 2002 03 - Did Not Vote This Offi ce has submitted a newly revised was the last day to received nominations, the 05 chapter/shuttles eligible to vote. Operational Handbook to the Commander, So, if you’re interested in serving not only Nomination Phase of the Election Process for STARFLEET for review and approval by the the Region when necessary, but Fleet; live Regional Coordinator was offi cially closed. Therefore, pursuant to the rules and Executive Committee. in Region 01; are at least 23 years old and a The tally for the nominations returned are regulations of STARFLEET, and by the member in good standing with FLEET, this as follows: authority vested in me as Inspector General, IG Personnel position may be for you. Candidates must be STARFLEET, it is my duty and privilege to Rear Admiral Mandi Livingston was recently fair, thoughtful, persevering and trustworthy. Jonathan Simmons - 4 declare a Vote of Confi dence for Commodore appointed as Czarina for the FLEET Awards I would rather this person *NOT* be a chapter Eric Johnson - 1 Paul M. Reid, Regional Coordinator of Region Program and has tendered her reluctant CO, since I believe that is busy enough, but I 10. resignation as Assistant Inspector General of won’t overlook anyone for the position that As per the ROE (Rules of Election), to be Region 01. Mandi has been an incredible asset is interested. If anyone is interested, or you declared the winner of the Nomination Phase, Region 09 to this Offi ce and to FLEET. Her dedication believe someone in your chapter would be a nominee must received 50% +1 of the With the sudden resignation of the Regional to this organization in this capacity will be interested, please have them contact me with *returned* nominations. With 5 *active* Coordinator for Region 09, the Nomination missed. I am sure she will carry forth in her a short bio/fl eet resume. nominations received/returned, that gives Phase of the Election Process was offi cially new position. Thank you, Mandi! us a numeric value of ~ 2.5 +1 =3.5 or 4 ~. begun on 15 March 2002, with an end date There are also positions open for Regions 10, As shown above, Jonathan Simmons received of 15 April 2002. Therefore, I am looking for some hardly 11, 13, and 17. Interested parties should send 4 nominations. Fleet soul to replace Mandi in this important a Fleet/Real Life resume to my attention. As of 18 March 2002, I received 1 nominations position. I have confi rmed that Jonathan Simmons lives and 1 notice of support for that nomination Your most humble & obedient servant. in Englewood, Colorado, is 34 years of age from the Commanding Offi cers of Region 09. Per the STARFLEET Constitution, Article (DOB 7/27/67), is a member in good standing As there are only two chapters involved, this 4, Section 11:
To Fleet Captain: To Commodore/ To Rear Admiral: To Admiral: Brigadier General: Willis Burhans Laura Reardon Kelly Hilliard E. Jerry Beaulieu Sanford Arrington James L. Brunton Joe Perry Kimberly Brooks Catherine L. Ramsey Raye Crews William Paul Rebecca Self Ronald Held Ronald S. Patton
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PAGE 14 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 WHAT REALLY SHOULD BE IN A NEWSLETTER? Fleet Captain David Blaser • Fleet Division Program – Communications Artwork By Commodore David Pipgras• STARFLEET Region Five
I’ve been a newsletter editor on and off the Communiqué and see what we have be in STARFLEET in the fi rst place? The that your newsletter, whether it be for for quite a number of years, and I’ve often there, mainly because I think that the only thing to make sure you avoid is the your local chapter, your region or the asked myself the question “What really Communiqué is the textbook example of a dreaded spoiler. Giving away details of an Communiqué is going to be seen by people should be in the newsletter?” It’s not really great newsletter. We see our address from episode or a movie is one of the mortal sins outside of your area, and could attract an outrageous question, in fact, I think it’s the offices of CS and VCS. Likewise, in of being a fan! Some story outlines are good, potential members of STARFLEET and one that just about every Newsletter Editor there is news and happenings from the but don’t give away the whole thing! your chapter. You absolutely want people should ask themselves at some point. Treasurer, Ops, Computer Operationss, to know how to get in touch with your ShOC, Communications and the Academy. News about summits and conferences are Recruiting Offi cer, Commanding Offi cer, Different people all have different ideas Well, seeing all of that, it seems to me it’s a simply fantastic. It reminds the people possibly even your Regional Coordinator! about that question. The STARFLEET pretty good idea to have the leadership of who were there about all the fun and Academy Officer’s Command College your chapter or region put in an article or interesting things that happens, gives those Now, you probably shouldn’t take my word Course Manual (2000 Edition) directly two. Certainly informing people of what’s who weren’t able to make it some details as the Gospel Truth. I’m just one man who addresses that very question and says the going on in the organization is a great as to what happened and news that might has a certain view of what should be in following: idea. effect them, and is a great advertisement a newsletter, but I think that this covers for getting more people out to the next off most aspects of what most of the really “The newsletter should contain information If your chapter or region collects monies event. fantastic newsletters have. on upcoming meetings, activities, event for charity, or to maintain itself, it’s always dates, locations and maps. It should also a good idea to have a fi nancial report from Of course there’s always the pictures - take If there are any newsletter editors out have contact information for the events your chapter or regional treasurer. ‘em, and print ‘em! The old saying goes there who would like to talk about their and activities as well as for the chapter “a picture is worth a thousand words.” newsletter, or would like some suggestions, itself.” Next we have articles from people about With the amount of pictures we have in the I’m always available to discuss it with you! some chapter events, and possibly an Communiqué, we’ve got enough words to Please feel free to contact me by E-Mail or Well, that covers off meeting chapters very interview or two. Two words pop to the beat out “War and Peace.” Smiling faces, Snail Mail at fdp-communications@sfi .org well, I think. How about correspondence forefront of my mind right now: human pictures of people in meetings or panels, or [email protected] and: chapters though? Or what about Regional interest. Telling people about chapter the trip to the restaurant or at the banquet, Newsletters? How about the Communiqué? events, I think, is a great thing... it involves it all shows something about your events FDP Communications Yes, that very stack of papers in your your reader in the lives of those who the and activities. C/O: D. Blaser hand right now. Those can’t exactly cover story is about. Interviews are a great thing 74072-260 Guelph St. upcoming meetings. Activities and events for this - sometimes giving your readers that I could tell you about how my chapter put Georgetown, ON L7G 5L1 are certainly covered - we see bits about bit of insight into the interviewee’s mind together a Puzz3D of R2-D2 at our January Canada the International Conferences, Regional can help you, the reader, get to understand meeting, but seeing the picture of us sitting Summits and Blair’s Convention List. the people in your chapter, region, even around the living room with yours truly I’m on STARFLEET’s Internet Relay Contact information is certainly there, and in STARFLEET! wearing R2’s dome as a hat would tell you Chat, Fleetchat (http://www.fl eetchat.org) for quite a number of people from our so much more! network now and again, usually in the illustrious Commander, STARFLEET, right Reviews of novels, short stories, movies # STARFLEET channel under the name to the Regional Coordinators. and books, episodes, all of that is great. Finally, contact information is important. “DaveB.” After all, if it weren’t for the Star Trek One of the most critical pieces of information Well, why not take a few pages from episodes, and all the rest, why would we is your contact information. Keep in mind Until next time!
The Fleet Division Program has had a web pages and mailing lists, science busy quarter! Throughout this issue of FLEET DIVISON PROGRAM UPDATE museums, hobbies and educational the CQ, you will see articles of interest materials, and links to science contacts by our staff. Enjoy! Colonel Matt Copple•Director, Fleet Division Program within STARFLEET. The Chaplain and Counselor Division, If you haven’t checked out the many Dennis Rayburn, at [email protected], Dave Blaser ([email protected]), under BDR Dennis Rayburn, continues interviews and profiles on this site, I or contact Captain Whatley, our Morale our Communications Division chief, to add new features and services. strongly recommend it -- it’s a great Offi cer, at [email protected]. has been working on translating the Dennis has opened an online column, way to get to know some of your fellow Communication Division’s web pages called “The Stained Glass Log,” at Fleeters! Thanks, Dave, for the Spotlight Congratulations to Jimmy, Dennis, Dave into French, for our international http://sfmcchaplain.diaryland.com. and for helping out the Morale Offi ce, and all the great folks working with the members. Commander Steve Halber The second update, placed on March too! You can fi nd the Spotlight at Chaplains and Counselors Division. You has done a great job. Check out the 16, received 120 hits in 48 hours! http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/sardis/ are really giving defi nition to “having communications division at http:// While you are there, take a peek at the STARFLEET_spotlight.html. Click the fun and getting it done!” www.sfi .org/fdp/comm! Chaplain/Counselor Division’s new Birthday logo for the Birthday list! logo, courtesy of Aaron Murphy. The Science Department, under Fleet If you have questions about the FDP The Chaplains and Counselors aren’t Captain Richard Heim (alaricrh@sprynet. program, please feel free to contact Jimmy Whatley, introduced in my fi nished, though. Members who attended com) has set up a STARFLEET Sciences any of the Division Chiefs, or contact last column as STARFLEET’s Morale the Region 2 Summit were treated to the web site. Check it out at http://alaricrh. me at: Officer, has opened a partnership “Bear Hug Award,” the FDP’s equivalent home.sprynet.com/science/starfleet- with another great online resource, of a “pat on the back” for STARFLEET sciences.html. Matt Copple STARFLEET Spotlight. Although members. An updated Bear Hug Award 2829 E 8th ST Dave Klingman will be retiring program will premier at the Region 1 This site serves as a resource for Kansas City MO 64124-2508 the STARFLEET Spotlight, he is Summit. For more information about STARFLEET members interested in the Email: [email protected] generously hosting the STARFLEET the Bear Hug Award program, contact sciences. Some information you’ll see Birthday List. the FDC of Counselors and Chaplains, there includes a list of science related Until next time!
THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 15 In the last STARFLEET Communiqué, condition.” But the difference lies in how I gave an overview of the history of these laws are formulated. The ancients, Western science from the ancient Greeks THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE as noted above, used induction, but (and earlier) through the Renaissance, modern scientists also use deduction. and covered a little detail of the Plato and Aristotle employed Aristotelian view of the 16th Century. Fleet Captain Richard Heim•Fleet Division Chief of Science mathematical logic in their science: all This month I’d like to take a better look at Vol. 16, p. 858), states, “multiplicity ought of conclusions which then get closer to the asserted propositions which are some of the discoveries of the 16th & 17th not to be posited without necessity”, or as the truth. not themselves self-evident should centuries which brought about a new Carl Sagan noted in his book, The Demon- be derived from others that are self- scientifi c outlook and a modifi cation-- Haunted World: Science As A Candle In I want to add a footnote at this point. Europe evident. In contrast, modern scientists actually, the supplantation--of Aristotle’s The Dark, when faced with two hypotheses was not the only place science developed. conduct empirical studies to gather teachings. I also want to discuss some that explain the data equally well, choose As explained in the Encyclopedia Britannica demonstrative quantifi able evidence that important aspects of modern scientifi c the simpler. (1972, “Science, History of,” Vol. 20, pp. will support or refute a hypothesis. methodology. The material in these 6-17), some form of science took root in sections was originally published in After examining many years of planetary India and China. For example, the most In this book, The Demon-Haunted The Alaric Heim Page, August and observations and experimenting with original and advanced science of India was World, Carl Sagan likened the tools of September, 1997, issues. epicycles, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) psychology, which made use of psychical scientifi c inquiry to a “baloney detection devised three new laws of planetary and physiological techniques, i.e., yoga, kit,” in which he said the reliance The Solar Cosmology motions which supported Copernicus’ for the achievement of mastery over mind on carefully designed and controlled theory: and body, developed beginning in the last experiments is key. The scientist Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543, was centuries B.C. and still in widespread use starts with experimental results, data, a Polish astronomer and conservative 1. The orbit of each planet is an ellipse with today. However, Europe is the birthplace measurements, facts. He or she proposes scholar who proposed a huge--and rather the sun at one of its foci; of modern scientifi c methodology. several possible explanations liberal--change to cosmology of the time. (hypotheses) and systematically His heliocentric theory was at odds with 2. Each planet revolves so that a line joining Scientifi c Methodology confronts each explanation with the the Aristotelian earth-centered view of it with the sun sweeps over equal areas in facts. Those hypotheses that survive this the universe. Imagine what it must have equal intervals of time; and The way Science develops new knowledge process are tentatively accepted. been like--to have beliefs that were held has changed over the centuries. As noted for thousands of years be challenged 3. The squares of the periods of revolution in earlier installments, the ancient For this reason, a hypothesis must be and eventually be proven wrong! This of any two planets are in the same Greeks reasoned using formal logic falsifiable (constructed in such a way was a major paradigm shift (a paradigm, proportion as the cubes of their mean (ratiocination) to go from their observations that the facts could prove it wrong). A pronounced pair-uh-dime, is a scientifi c distances from the sun. to make general conclusions (this is called hypothesis can never be proven right, model or archetype). induction). This approach, introduced it can only survive the test (and be The invention of the telescope in the early by Aristotle, determined the course of accepted) or fail the test (be proven In the geocentric Aristotelian/Ptolemaic 1600’s provided a valuable new tool for discussion about scientifi c method for more wrong, and rejected). “Propositions that cosmology, all of the stars, the planets, the field of astronomy. Galileo Galilei than 2000 years (Encyclopedia Britannica, are untestable, unfalsifiable,” Sagan and the sun moved about the earth in (1564-1642) used telescopically-observed 1972, “Scientific Method,” Vol. 20, pp. says, “are not worth much.” concentric shells (or circles) which moved data to support Copernicus. Galileo was an 18-22.). at different speeds. The planets, however, experimental scientist whose conclusions Among Dr. Sagan’s tools of scientific wandered against the background of were based on observation rather than Modern science, developed about 400 years methodology are: stars in looping paths. Ptolemy explained on the traditional “fi tness of things”. ago, is based on deduction: reasoning from this geometry by postulating that each Among his other contributions was the the general to the specifi c, that is, from a 1. There must be independent planet moved in a small circle, the law of inertia (a body under no constraint premise to a logical conclusion. Scientifi c confirmation of the facts (i.e., other epicycle, in the period of its actual continues to move uniformly in a straight methodology is the procedure by which scientists must be able to reproduce your revolution around the heavens relative line or else to remain at rest). Scientists we gain knowledge in empirical studies. results). to the sun’s place, and the center of each before Galileo had supposed with Aristotle The specifi c method varies, depending on epicycle moved around the earth in the that rest was the natural state and force the research fi eld, but generally scientifi c 2. The evidence should be debated, planet’s shell with an observed period had to be applied to put a body in motion. methodology refers to the pattern of extensively and substantively, by of the planet’s revolution relative to the This work laid the foundation for Isaac reasoning common to all empirical sciences. knowledgeable proponents of all points stars (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1972, Newton’s laws of motion. Let’s start with some defi nitions. of view. This is known as peer review. “Astronomy,” Vol. 2, pp. 643-655). “You must be able to check assertions Before leaving this subject, there is a point Empirical: relying or based solely on out,” Sagan says. “Inveterate skeptics According to the Encyclopedia Britannica I want to address. You may ask, how could experiment and observation rather than must be given the chance to follow your (1972, “Copernicus, Nicolaus”, Vol. 6, the science of the ancient Greeks have theory. reasoning, to duplicate your experiments pp. 462-463), Copernicus was convinced been so wrong? Here’s an answer. The data and see if they get the same result.” that the complex plan of epicycles would (observations of the planetary and stellar Experiment: observation in circumstances be unnecessary if the earth itself were a motions) were not wrong. And the scientifi c over which the scientist has control. 3. Quantify, attach a numerical quantity planet moving with the others around methodology they used (ratiocination) to the data and the hypothesis. the sun. He learned that some Greek wasn’t necessarily flawed (although Demonstrative: giving convincing evidence Mathematically analyzing the data philosophers of the 3rd Century B.C. modern experimentation is better). In fact, or proof, frequently through allows better discrimination between had proposed a heliocentric view of the conclusions they drew fit the data demonstrating. competing hypotheses. “What is vague the universe but their ideas were they had at hand. Carl Sagan relates the and qualitative is open to many never developed, letting the Ptolemaic following story in his book, The Demon- Causality: the interrelation or principle of explanations.” system become dominant. (For example, Haunted World. While a graduate student, cause and effect. Aristarchus of Samos advocated the Dr. Sagan attended an introductory science 4. If there’s a chain of argument, every earth’s annual revolution around class in which “Ptolemy’s view that the Sun Hypothesis: a proposition explaining link in the chain must work (including the sun and its daily rotation on revolved around the Earth was presented facts or providing a basis for further the premise)--not just most of them. its axis, and Eratosthenes computed so compellingly that some students found investigation. the circumference of the earth with themselves re-evaluating their commitment 5. Apply Occam’s Razor, which states if remarkable accuracy, considering the to Copernicus.” Quantify: to measure mathematically. two hypotheses explain the data equally simple means he employed.) well, choose the simpler. One could say that the only thing the All scientists, both ancient and modern, The only argument Copernicus offered ancient Greeks were guilty of was violating search for knowledge and understanding To Dr. Sagan’s list, I might add in his theory’s defense was its greater Occam’s Razor. Here is a strength of through the formulation of the laws of literature review. The scientist should simplicity in accounting for the observed science: when unfettered by politics or other nature. Aristotle introduced causality, and be knowledgeable of the research that celestial motions. “Occam’s Razor”, human foibles, scientifi c experimentation Francis Bacon (in his Novum Organum of has gone on before. An example of this attributed to 14th Century scholar and the development of new observational 1620) and J.S. Mill (Systems of Logic, 1843) is the articles that I have referenced William Ockham (Encyclopedia tools will result in new data which, when expanded his proposition by introducing throughout these articles as the source Britannica, 1972, “Ockham, William,” properly applied, will lead to refi nement the concept of “a necessary and suffi cient of my information. PAGE 16 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 ARE YOU ASTHMA SAVVY? FROM THE STAINED GLASS OFFICE? Vice Admiral David A. Miller•Fleet Division Chief of Medicine Brigadier Dennis Rayburn•FDC – Chaplain/Counselors
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In under the circumstances...and we go on. controlled. 8. TRUE. Several types of medicines are the book, he has daily reading, each starting 8. There are different types of medicine to available to control asthma. Some people with a quote from one incarnation of Star “But what’s amazing is how often ‘doing control asthma. with mild asthma need to take medication Trek, some thoughts on the quote and our our best’ fails miserably-or at least yields 9. People with asthma have no way only when they have symptoms. But most life today, and a confession for the reader nothing tangible. At other times, it’s our to monitor how well their lungs are people need to take medicine every day to apply during the day. half-hearted efforts, or even those miserable functioning. to prevent symptoms and also to take failures, that eventually bring the most 10. Both children and adults can have medicine when symptoms do occur. A Unlike most devotional books on the positive results. asthma. doctor needs to decide the best type of market, this one is completely neutral in 11. Tobacco smoke can make an asthma medicine for each patient and how often it the religion, which is it is written where “The fact is, we have no surefi re way to episode worse. should be taken. Asthma patients and their people of all faiths and belief systems can pre-determine the long-term effects of our 12. People with asthma should not doctors need to work together to manage use it without contradiction with their faith. actions. We don’t know all the variables. exercise. the disease. Mark has accomplished this masterfully We can’t predict with any certainty how in my opinion. our behavior will intertwine with the Check Your Answers: 9. FALSE. People with asthma can monitor actions of others, whether the consequences 1. TRUE. Asthma is a common disease how well their lungs are functioning with To show you how wonderful this manual will cancel each other out or will develop among children and adults in the United a peak fl ow meter. This small device can is I’m going to give you two examples of some cumulative effect. No computer ever States, and it is increasing. About 10 million be used at home, work, or school. The peak the daily readings. Now, the challenge then built can follow any single action to its people have asthma, of whom 3 million fl ow meter may show that the asthma is became, which ones should I quote. Finally, ultimate ‘conclusion’ much less chart the are under 18 years of age. getting worse before the usual symptoms I resolved on two, the one for March 25, complex tapestry we weave together. appear. when I fi nished this article, and April 26 2. FALSE. Asthma is not an emotional or the start of Region 1 Summit (always one of “To accept the judgment of history is to psychological disease, although strong 10. TRUE. Both children and adults can my favorite days of the year) and one of my recognize that the outcome is not in our emotions can sometimes make asthma have asthma. Sometimes, but not always, favorite readings from the book: hands. The Universe is the final arbiter worse. People with asthma have sensitive symptoms will go away as children get of what we do. And the best we can do it lungs that react to certain things, causing older. However, many children continue March 25: “The Borg………Party Poopers turns out, is less a matter of our actions the airways to tighten, swell, and fill to have asthma symptoms throughout of the Galaxy” - The Doctor than our commitment to keep ‘doing’, to with mucus. The person then has trouble adulthood. In some cases, symptoms of keep learning, to keep unfolding our own breathing and may cough and wheeze. asthma are not recognized until a person “‘The Borg’ has always served as a useful spiritual histories-and simply trust the is an adult. metaphor for the forces that rob us Universe to take it from there. 3. FALSE. The way parents raise their of our individuality, that reduce us to children does not cause asthma. It is not 11. TRUE. Smoke from cigarettes, cigars interchangeable parts in a impersonal, “I act and I release the results to caused by a poor parent-child relationship and pipes can bring on an asthma attack. mechanized whole. be whatever they will be. I accept the or by being overprotective. Indoor smoky air from fireplaces and consequences as an ever renewing lesson outdoor smog can make asthma worse. To be a Borg, symbolically speaking, is to about my life.” 4. FALSE. Asthma episodes can be harmful. Some can also “set off” other triggers. let some exterior framework determine People can get very sick and need Smokers should be asked not to smoke near Who You Are, to allow it to substitute its See what I mean? For each day, it has a hospitalization. Some people have died someone with asthma. Moving to another thoughts for yours. The Borg can stand wonderful reading that takes just minutes from asthma episodes. Frequent asthma room may help, but smoke travels room to for the clique we belong to, or a culture or to read, but leaves you with someone to episodes, even if they are mild, may cause room. No smoking is best for everyone! religion whose precepts and customs we ponder as your day proceeds. people to stop being active and living unwittingly follow. normal lives. 12. FALSE. Exercise is good for most Mark was kind enough to give me an people-with or without asthma. When “In a more literal sense, The Borg represent autographed copy which I started using a 5. FALSE. Sometimes an asthma episode asthma is under good control, people with the temptations of technology whose few months ago and it makes one think as may come on quite quickly. However, asthma are able to play most sports. For ‘progress’ and products we blindly embrace the day goes by. before a person has any wheezing or people whose asthma is brought on by (whether we truly need them or not)-and shortness of breath there are usually exercise, medicines can be taken before which insidiously transforms us over time As a real world minister, and as a Chaplain symptoms such as a cough, a scratchy exercising to help avoid an episode. until we’re no longer aware how much in STARFLEET and the STARFLEET throat, or tightness in the chest. Most A number of Olympic medalists have of ourselves we’ve lost and we no longer Marine Corps, I heartily endorse this book patients learn to recognize these early asthma. care anyway. and commend it to each and every one of symptoms and can take medicine to you. It’s not just another Star Trek book, prevent a serious episode. Well, how’d you do? How’s your Asthma “To call the Borg ‘Party Poopers’ is simply but one that makes one think and can aid IQ? to inject a little humor into an otherwise you in your daily journey in life and who 6. TRUE. For most people with asthma, serious situation: the loss of our own can’t use some help with that? an episode can start from many different (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood identify and autonomy. Ironically, many “triggers.” Some of these things are pollen Institute) spiritual traditions would also have us Think about it. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 17 STARFLEET CADET CORPS: A NEW BEGINNING Captain Dean Rogers • Commandant, STARFLEET Cadet Corps Artwork By Lauren Milan• STARFLEET Region 7
When I first heard about STARFLEET that are going on right now as we speak, Your ideas and suggestions for the program in a long time and we are still at warp International back in the day, I knew that I but they will really work if there is input are welcome and I hope that you will speed! have found the right organization for me. from the chapter level. THAT’S RIGHT! I contribute to the STARFLEET Cadet Corps Who would have known that I would end am calling out all cadets, former cadets, program as you are able to. Some of you After nearly five years of service, I up being the newest Commandant for the any offi cer with great experience in dealing out there are wondering “What are my transferred to the USS Highlander in STARFLEET Cadet Corps. I have to say with young SFI cadets and offi cers who qualifi cations?” and “Was I ever a cadet in September 2000. I am currently the Offi cer that I am honored that I am part of the want to learn the ways of the SFI Cadet. STARFLEET?” I’ll take some space here to In Charge (OIC) of the 773rd MSG “Tartan team that will help our young STARFLEET The SFI Cadet Corps needs you to give us tell you a bit of my history as a STARFLEET Mavericks”, convention security officer, Cadets of today become the future leaders your input in order to build an outstanding Offi cer. and the Commandant, Region 7 Cadet of tomorrow. program for everyone to enjoy. Corps. I have taken over sixty courses in I offi cially joined STARFLEET on both SF & SFMC Academies in my fi ve-year As I write my inaugural entry as the newest Starting in November 2001, I will be Valentine’s Day 1996 but become a civilian tenure. I have recently earned Assistant FDP Cadets, the SFCC Program is pretty contacting each Regional Coordinator and member on my fi rst STARFLEET Chapter Red Squad Leader for SF Academy this much just getting underway again after Commanding Offi cer in the fl eet to fi ll out in November 1995 onboard the U.S.S. year. being reevaluated and retooled for the a Cadet Corps Survey but I would like Alpha Centauri in Region 7. During the 21st Century and beyond. Even though the to hear from the cadets as well. After all, same time, in real life, I became a cadet I basically summed up my Fleet career but program is going through its transitional this program is for the Cadets-in-Training, offi cer in the Naval Junior Reserve Offi cer in the real world, I am a Communications: stages, I really appreciate all your help, Junior Cadets, Senior Cadets, and the cadet Training Corps at Friendly High. For Broadcast Production Major at Bowie State your submissions, your interest, and your in all of us. We will implement a Starting the next four years, I became highly University. My career goal is to either patience. Your Own Cadet Corps Manual for all new active in both NJROTC & SFI that I ended become a news anchor or an actor! I am also and established chapters within a few up becoming a Cadet Ensign in both part-time clerk for the Bureau of Engraving Despite introducing a new style into the months. This manual will help get your organizations on the same day, June 27, & Printing for over a year now. I enjoy SFCC, we are off to a wonderful start. I cadet unit off the ground and will provide 1997. I have held various SFI positions from reading, writing short stories, computers, have received expressions of interest from assistance and examples in ranks, safety the Assistant Cadet Chief to the DOIC of Star Trek fan, and of course ACTING! a lot of people. This special program and supervision, mission statements, and the 781st MSG “Wrecking Crew”. I also will become the best when there are a much more. had the home in Operations Department by I think all I could say about myself before lot of motivated and dedicated people becoming an Operations Crewman when I I tell you my whole history but seriously involved. The purpose of the SFI Cadet The STARFLEET Cadet Activity Book will be signed up to being the Chief of Operations if you have any other questions, just ask Corps Program is to help new chapter and at its best when there are submissions from within three years. away. Please remember that you are more regional Cadet Corps get established, help you. The Cadet Activity Book will provide than welcome to get in touch with me about already established cadet units to grow different projects that you can use to keep All the hard work paid off when I have any ideas, suggestions, or problems you (in more ways than size), and to facilitate your Cadets active and interested and will earned both Region 7 and STARFLEET may have. My contact info is located at communication between various cadet cover fun things from parties to crafts to Cadet of the Year in 1999 and SFMC 7th the bottom of the article. I would like to units with the STARFLEET. You can be community service. The Cadet Chronicles Brigade Marine of the Year the following encourage one and all Cadets and fellow of great help to one another if you have will become our offi cial newsletter written year. After my retirement from the AC supporters to be part of something big. The a forum or a medium through which to by and for the cadets. We will use this Cadet Corps, I decided to propose a plan STARFLEET Cadet Corps where we can come in whether its via electronic mail, newsletter as a forum to discuss problems, to create a Region 7 Cadet Corps. In set the path for The Next Generation to boldly snail-mail, or phone. ask questions, and submit articles about November 1999, I was given the green light go where no one has gone before …. your cadet unit, activities, and anything to build it up. By August 2000, we became There are be a number of upcoming projects for cadets to enjoy. the first active Region 7 Cadet program See you in the Future!
Hello! If you have problems connecting and need help, helpful administrators can As more and more STARFLEET members AN INTRODUCTION TO FLEETCHAT IRC be found in the channel #fl eetchat. You who are electronically connected are should find at least one or two IRC fi nding out, STARFLEET members have Operators to help you. their own private home for online Fleet Admiral Michael D. Smith•Chief Network Adminstrator chatting via Internet Relay Chat, or IRC In addition, we have an email mailing as it is known. connected electronically but haven’t joined Destiny list for announcements pertaining to the us yet. destiny.fl eetchat.org FleetChat IRC Network. This mailing list During my tenure as Commander, (Direct IP Address: 66.87.92.150) can be accessed by pointing your web STARFLEET, myself and other several If you have a PC, you can use an IRC client browser to: members of STARFLEET founded the such as mIRC (http://www.mirc.com). Mac Bedrock Fleetchat IRC Network, a small, private users can get the IRC client called ircle bedrock.fl eethchat.org http://lists.fleetchat.org/mailman/ IRC network for STARFLEET members (http://www.ircle.com). (Direct Address: daystrom.dnsalias.org) listinfo/ircstatus-l. to come and chat with fellow members, hold online meetings, etc. Our server information is as follows (please All connection ports are 6667, and detailed Subscribing to this list will keep you check www.fleetchat.org for periodic instructions can be found by pointing your informed and up-to-date on FleetChat During our fi rst two years in existence, updates): web browser to: IRC status and information and is highly we have grown steadily as more and recommended. Most of the “I can’t more members not only get connected Karma http://www.fl eetchat.org connect to IRC” posts to STARFLEET-l electronically, but those that are karma.fl eetchat.org would probably not happen if users were connected decide to take the plunge and (Direct IP Address: 64.39.15.238) We also have a web IRC java client that you subscribed to ircstatus-l. try IRC out. may use to logon via your Web Browser. Honor I hope that see more STARFLEET On behalf of the FleetChat Team, I would honor.fl eetchat.org It is located at http://www.fl eetchat.org/ members join our growing online like to invite those of you who are (Direct Address: forbin.linux-site.net) javaserver.html community! PAGE 18 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 REGION 1 REGIONAL COORDINATOR CONTINUES TO RAMBLE STARFLEET DISABILITES Fleet Captain Robin Pillow•Regional Coordinator, STARFLEET Region 1 By 2Lt. Ben Kokochak Only a few short days ago, I sent a report catch up with Region 1! Looks like we have until next issue for the photos to see who Shuttle Francis Marion, Region 1 for the Communiqué, on how being our work cut out for us, R1. On another and what I am talking about. I hope we Recently, as I was going over the latest the RC of STARFLEET’s largest region interesting note, the local newspaper had manage to give the SCA a run for their copy of the STARFLEET Membership makes me feel. Since I wrote for this a write up about the R2 Summit in the money this year with all the medieval Handbook, I noticed that there was a wonderful publication last, I have been Sunday edition. The photo they chose themes this year. We even went so far Fleet-level position called Disability to the USS Ohio’s Change of Command to run with the article had three people as to convert all the ranks (SFI as well as Consultant under the Offi ce of the Vice and Anniversary Party, worked with enjoying the summit: Mike Wilson, Comm Marine) into titles. Commander. the Region 1 2002 Summit Committee, and CO of the USS Aries (R1), Jill Rayburn, attended several chapter events and BGen of Station Nikola Tesla (R1) and For example: If one holds the rank of This got me to thinking. This position even attended the Region 2 Summit. Nancy O’Shields, Lt Cmdr of the USS Rear Admiral, then a man would become needs to be fi lled, the disabled members Hephaestus (R2). Looks like R1 had a Count and the female version would, of of STARFLEET need a representative. Pretty busy for my fi rst couple months large presence at the R2 Summit. As Sandy course, be Countess. As I have a disability I applied for in office and as I look ahead, I don’t Berenberg (MP Dude) said, “Region 1, Ever the position but have not received a see much of a slow down until after Present.” Well, we certainly try. With a little imagination, you can guess reply yet. the Region 1 Summit in April. Well, what title the CS will carry. We should whoever said I needed a life was wrong! By the time this issue is out, the Region have plenty of royalty in costumes as But just because I do not have Fleet I have one now, just not exactly the one 1 2002 Summit of Royalty will be over. well. I hope to see the King of Rock and recognition does not mean I can’t do my mother had intended for me. Oh, However, you will see a wonderful report Roll, the King of the Blues and maybe something about it. So I created the SFI- well, I’ll at least get to tell some really of the summit in these pages the next time even Count Dracula! Do you see a trend Disabilities list on Yahoo! Groups sfi - great stories to my grandchildren. the CQ makes its way to you. -- good! [email protected] This list is meant for all disabled members of Speaking of stories, seeing the R2 RC This should be an interesting summit as So, from the throne of the Kingdom of SFI, their friends, and family members. (Pete Mohney) with green hair, in a it will be my fi rst as the RC. I will have Region One, I bid you all a farewell until It’s my hope that this group will be dress and dripping wet was shall we many more reasons than I have had in the I grace these pages once again with my used to discuss disability issues, science say, interesting? I had fun at the R2 past. I will get to announce promotions eloquence. My royal subjects need me to fiction, and more. It’s meant to be Summit probably because I got to see and awards and all kinds of neat stuff like attend to them with some decrees. Oh, a safe place to share your thoughts how others do it from the outside. I that. wait! Sorry, I think I got too deep into and feelings on the issue. All are was present to see Sandy Berenberg my role there for a few seconds. I hope welcomed! announce that Region 2 is now the The most important reason I have to enjoy nobody was listening. second largest region in the Fleet! That’s this year’s summit isn’t any one thing - It’s I hope that the leaders of SFI will great! Oh, wait, they’re beginning to one person! But veryone will have to wait Enjoy the rest of the CQ! realize that the position of Disability Consultant needs to be fi lled. We have many more disabled members then you realize.
FEDDIES AND KLINGONS JOIN UP FOR PUBLIC TV When I am talking about disabled members I am talking about anybody with a major impairment that’s Captain Lisa Miller•Greywolf Station, Region 5 physical, emotional, or educational, or The Greywolf and the USS Kensington into answering the phones. In the end, any disease such as cancer, AIDS/HIV, have been doing the Idaho Public group pictures were taken for not only muscular dystrophy, etc. that leaves a Television’s telethon for six years. our newsletter and the Communiqué person debilitated. There are support Every year, the Director of Volunteers but for the National Social Security groups out there for us, but never looks for us to come and spread our Newsletter! enough. And now there is one in the unique brand of humor and fellowship Fleet. during this most important fund The morning session, as usual, was raising drive. Every year we look riddled with lots of kids calling in to I have many plans for this group that I forward to coming back and to have ask questions about when their shows hope to implement. In the next couple a blast. were going to be back. Things picked of weeks I will be sending out a letter to up when Matt Grey, of the Klingon all Regional Coordinators and Captains On March 9th of this year, we joined house, slowly crept up behind one asking about their chapters. I hope to up with the House of Qultaj and the of the announcers on air holding a have an award for the chapter or region Social Security Disabilities Determiners sign, “CALL NOW” and pointing at it who is most disabled friendly. to raise money for Idaho Public growling. Everyone behind the camera Television. This once a year benefi t is (not to mention most of us) tried to So anyone who would like to take geared to increase desperately needed hold in the laughter! It is amazing that the opportunity to join the group can funds to offset the cost of television this poor announcer kept a straight face send a subscription message to: sfi- programming. Every year the funds and read through her monologue. [email protected] given from the Federal Government .com or can send me a private email at keep getting cut back and they become When we went off to break, the phones kokochak_sfi [email protected] dependent more and more on outside started to ring off the hook. We took donations. A goal was issued of in more money during that session For those of you who do not have $3000 to be raised for the morning than the entire morning, and it took a email, please drop me a line at: session, and like every year the groups Klingon to do it. Unfortunately one of exceeded the goal. the hostages of the morning was the “I love you, you love me, we all hate Ben Kokochak purple dinosaur, Barney. It seems that Barney...”: Greywolf Station Commanding PO Box 780134 The Social Security Disabilities both the CO of the Greywolf and the Offi cer Jolynn Brown practices Federation Sebastian, FL 32978-0134 Determiners worked along side head of the Klingon house took the Diplomacy with the representative of the answering phones. This was their purple thing prisoner and wanted Klingon empire during the group’s stints I hope to have a printed newsletter first time doing the telethon; they to use it as a target, but cooler head volunteering for Idaho Public TV. going soon for everyone who does weren’t sure about Fleet uniforms and prevailed. The goal for $3000 was not have email in order to keep them a growling Klingon, but as the morning reached and exceeded to a grand total informed on what’s going in the went on, we all started to relax and get Photo courtesy of Lisa Miller of $3507.00. WAY TO GO! group. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 19 FROM THE FUTURE TO THE PAST AND BACK AGAIN: BY STARFLEET HISTORIAN LGEN. SCOTT A. AKERS A HISTORY OF STARFLEET ACADEMY, PART I
“At the desk where I sit, I have learned one membership. All very low-tech and small- devoted to his report. Here he explained Studies; Masters programs in Advanced great truth. The answer for all our national scale compared to even what one of our that cadets would still go through training Engineering Technology, History of Space- problems - the answer for all the problems newest shuttles does today. But it was a on the USS Columbia under the command Going Diseases, and Command Studies II; of the world - come to a single word. That beginning. of the Director of Training, Fleet Captain and Doctoral Level courses in The History word is “education.” - Lyndon B. Johnson Mike Rathke. Afterwards members who of the UFP, Advanced Command Studies, In Volume I, Issue 2 of the STARFLEET wanted additional training and degrees and The Voyages of the Enterprise. Since the beginning of STARFLEET, Communications (Stardate 2566.0 – June in the various fi elds would report to the even when it was still known as 1st, 1975) it was announced that the Director of STARFLEET Academy’s Post- Following in Issue #11 (August 1985), Rear STARFLEET Central and, later as STARFLEET Headquarters was looking Graduate School, Commodore Martin Admiral Bryan Ackermann was out on STARFLEET Command, the leadership into starting the STARFLEET Academy. Halbert. The Academy had taken great “reduced duty leave” due to his entrance of the organization recognized a need to And in Issue 3 (Stardate 2686.0 – September leaps in the year between Issues 13 and 14, into Michigan State University, replacing educate the membership in the structure 29th, 1975) the layout of the STARFLEET and the SFA Director himself was proud of him at the STARFLEET Academy was Rear of the club. The membership also made Academy was fi rst revealed. “ STARFLEET earning a B.S. and Masters in Astronomy Admiral Christopher J. Lotito. Admiral known their desire for a fun semi-fi ctional ACADEMY: STARFLEET Academy is an and was working on his doctorate in Space Lotito was also appointed to replace expression of the STARFLEET Academy attempt at fulfi lling STARFLEET’s goal of Medicine. Admiral Genser at director of the Offi cer they had heard about on the broadcasts bringing about a better understanding of Training Program. of Star Trek. Hence our own STARFLEET Star Trek and its concepts by the public and Because of the confusion with the entire Academy was born. enabling the public to see how Star Trek administration of Fleet Admiral John The final report of the Academy during relates to the present. It is best described Wetsch the next mention of the Academy the Fleet Admiral Booth Administration Today that small expression of member as an academic course on the subject of was two years later (November/December is in CQ #12 (November, 1985) with Rear desire has grown to one of the premiere Star Trek.” 1981), in the fi rst STARFLEET Communiqué Admiral Lotito apologizing for delays in aspects of STARFLEET and its (actually numbered Volume 1, Issue 3). grading and returning OTS scores. Life as Commandant one of the seven members “The fee to enroll in STARFLEET Academy Here the new Fleet Admiral Eric Stillwell a volunteer leader wasn’t easy, even in the of STARFLEET Executive Committee. for the entire course will be, tentatively, introduced Vice Admiral David Wilton, still mid 1980’s. It is now time to look at the history $3.00. This fee is subject to change before the Director of the STARFLEET Academy, of the Academy, the highlight its past opening date. The course will be given in a and new Commodore Mark Klein as The following year brought a new Commandants, and its successes in series of written lectures which are mailed Director of the Post Graduate School. administration when Admiral Steve Smith bringing the information and the fun to the to the cadet.” However there were copies of Academy of the Communications Department membership of STARFLEET. materials with John Wetsch’s name on it, moved up to the center seat as the The write up continues and describes from the Longshaw era, so we know he new Commander, STARFLEET and was The Offi ce of Fleet Historian has enjoyed the potentials courses such as the Constitution was involved in developing the Academy promoted to Fleet Admiral. Chris Smith opportunity to share with ‘fl eet, the lineages Class Starship, Star Trek Characters, and and especially the PGS portion. In addition from the LaGrange became his Operations of specific chapters in STARFLEET and Writing Star Trek Stories. the first history of STARFLEET written Chief and Chris Lotito remained head those chapters that have set the standards by Admiral Chris Smith in Communiqué of the Academy. In the back of the for over two decades: the Eagle, Alaric, The next mention of academy type #17 (October/November 1986) specifi cally fi rst Smith CQ #13, was an Academy Jamestown, Discovery and Avenger. The information was in STARFLEET mentioned Admiral Wetsch as being application. Command Training School Offi ce has shared our goals and aspirations Communications #11, published around instrumental in the opening of the Academy had disappeared but a new school, the SFA with the membership. Deputy Director September of 1977. In that issue, a request itself. College of Medicine was opened under the Commodore Jeff Higdon has also spent for applications for a “Chief Examinations directorship of Melanie D. Grooms. time sharing techniques in writing regional Officer, Personnel Division - - Duties: We next jump to November 1984, and and chapter histories. responsible for printing, mailing, and Communiqué #9. SFI had a new Fleet Two of the new creations of the Smith scoring promotion tests. Requirements: Admiral Fran Booth and also a new Administration were the Staff Captaincy But now we will present the history of must have cheap access to copier (low- Academy Director had been appointed (current Admiral Chris Wallace was the STARFLEET Academy in three parts: First volume printing). Admiral Bryan A. Ackermann. There were fi rst-ever Staff Captain) and the enlisted from the beginning of STARFLEET until now three sets of courses: Cadet Training rank structure. With this also came a push the end of the Steve Smith administration In the next issue, #12 (April, 1978), School, Post Graduate School, and the for chapters to encourage their members (1974-1988). The second part will cover while STARFLEET Central was changing new Command Training School – whose to take OTS (to better understand the the Maddox, Lerman and McGinnis the Commander STARFLEET from purpose was to prepare Officer’s to structure and workings of STARFLEET) administrations (1989-1996) and fi nally, in Commodore (later Admiral and Fleet someday command their own ship -- and before granting them commissions. The part three, the Mike Smith and Les Rickard Admiral) John Bradbury to new Admiral consisted of practical tips and training. The Membership Handbook also stated that administrations (1997-2002). There have Adeline Longshaw, the position of one interesting point is that to attend the taking OTS was one way to automatically been good times and bad, but the Acadmy Examinations Offi cer was still unfi lled. academy, your application form had to be receive a commission in STARFLEET. has and will continue to perservere, and fi rst signed by your chapter’s commanding the membership will continue enjoying all By issue #13 (September, 1978) it was offi cer. Two issues later in CQ #15 (June, 1986) the hard work put in by the dedicated staff. revealed that the USS Columbia NCC-1621 the Academy staff doubled. A new school, So let us begin. a courier ship had be re-outfi tted as training The next issue #10 (May 1985), lists Rear the Vulcan Academy of Science, was ship for the cadets of STARFLEET. At that Admiral Jason E. Genser as the Director of established under the directorship of In the beginning there was STARFLEET time they had nine cadets in training, with the renamed cadet school, now called Captain Steven Allred. Commander Wayne Central, and it was good, and was just a number of tests having been devised for the Offi cer Training School, or OTS, the Compton was in the process of developing three chapters and a newsletter. The then commissioned offi cers. Requests were to name it still has today. It also listed a very the first SFA-Security School. Two new head of the organization Commodore be sent to STARFLEET Central and would young Commodore Alex Rosenzweig departments were created: The Senior John Bradbury (yes Commodore!), was then be forwarded to the Academy. (yes Commodore) as the Director of the Captain’s Network, under Commodore essentially running the whole organization Post Graduate School: with Bachelors Rob Lerman, and a then-Lt. Commander out of his house, the STARFLEET The next issue #14 (late 1979) STARFLEET programs in Engineering Technology, Marlene Miller (yes, our Admiral Marlene Communications newsletter was run on now had an offi cial STARFLEET Academy Medical History, Medical Technology, Miller) started the Academy Alumni a ditto-type machine at his high school, under the command of Rear Admiral David Support Services Technology, Helm and Association. In addition the fi rst OTS Honor and his mom helped keep track of the C. Wilton. The bottom half of page 12 is Navigation Technology, and Command Roll for scoring 100% was announced with PAGE 20 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 six honorees: Alex Rosenzweig, Melanie D. In August of 1987 (CQ#22), Admiral Lotito Admiral Lerman sought non-paid pre- Grooms, Sarah Jo Brafford, Carol D. Smith, and Rob Lerman were asking for help in orders for an Academy Patch of the then Steve Stein, and Pamela DuPuy. copying and producing OTS packets, as current Academy logo. THE STARFLEET the rush of applicants following the new By the end of 1986, CQ#18 has the Academy Membership Handbook had turned into a The only changes in August 1988, concerned expanding yet again. Officer Training torrent, and they could not by themselves Fleet Captain Janis Moore taking over PGS- HISTORIANS School now had a West Coast campus, keep up. What a problem to have, being West as Rear Admiral Jack Fields moved under the leadership of Rob Lerman, and so successful, that you had too many over to Communications to become the Sharon Ann Campbell was developing customers. By December of the same year new CQ Editor following the retirement of TRIVIA CORNER the STARFLEET Academy Computer (CQ#24), some additional changes had Buck Krause. Also, Wayne Compton had Education Program. The Vulcan Academy been made. PGS had been added to the to resign as Director of the Security School, By Scott A. Akers of Science also added three award west coast campus, and the regions were and a search was begun for a replacement. Well folks, here is the next Trek programs: the first was “Star Status.” divided as to which should apply to which The last changes in the Academy came at History question to keep up the fi ne For every degree program that a student campus. It was also decided that the OTS the end of 1988, with the Senior Captain tradition we have restarted. completed with an average of 95 or higher, Fee would be $2.50, and only $1.00 for Network getting more structure, Senior they would receive a “star status”, Uni- those who do not need the OTS packet. Captains being assigned in most of the All correct answers will go into a Star, Bi-Star, Tri-Star, etc. The second new It was also announced that the Computer active regions, and a resolution to assign drawing for a Fleet Historian’s CD, feature was the Vulcan Legion of Honor, Education Program was now a three-tier all new Captain’s to a SCN mentor for nine version 4!!! Any answers sent publicly awarded to a student who completed program, and that SACOM had been months, to help them learn the ropes of will be disqualified. Deadline for all possible degree programs at the modifi ed to be more like the Vulcan being a SFI Chapter CO. turning in the answer will be June Vulcan Academy of Science. The first Academy of Science with multiple 1st. Also, lest I forget, there are still four inductees into the Legion of Honor specialties and advanced classes after the Fourteen years, half of the history of some Historian CD’s left for sale at were Ted Tribby, Sherry Bowen, Kathleen initial M.D. course. STARFLEET so far, and the Academy was $8.00 each. Proceeds go to pay for the McKown, and Joelle Riley. The fi nal award there almost from the beginning, from John Historian Site hosting fees. Send check program was the IDIC Pin Award, given to In the May/April 1988 Issue of the Bradbury and his family, grading trivia or money order made out to Scott the student who achieved the most while Communiqué (#26), the Academy spotlight tests about Trek and fl eet, to a cross country Akers and mailed them to the address attending VAS. The fi rst recipient was Ted was on the Academy Alumni Association, team of over a dozen people, working in six listed below. Tribby. Also at this time, Melanie Grooms still led by Commander Marlene Miller. different schools, two different campuses had to step down as SACOM Director, and The SFA-AA would provide for a $5.00 covering all the bases from the newest Now, on to this issue’s question! Sherry Bowen, Region 2 Surgeon General fee, a membership card and certificate, member to the newest chapter CO. From succeeded her. and four Academy Newsfl ash newsletters. In Medicine to Computers, Security to Helm Question: addition members would be eligible for the & Navigation, and the whole gamut of Which two episodes showed The next report to the membership came STARFLEET Academy Alumni Association the Vulcan Academy of Sciences and the information on 20th century pugilistic in Communiqué #20 (April, 1987). Our Honor Society for scores of 100% in any Alumni Association. STARFLEET had matches? beloved Alex Rosenzweig stepped down Academy program. In addition there was grown by leaps and bounds, and so had the from running the Post Graduate School, an Associate Membership to receive the Academy. It had become not only a tool to If you think you know the answer, something about becoming Regional Newsfl ash in exchange for four SASEs. teach the membership what STARFLEET write me privately at: Coordinator for Region 7. However, was but the most enjoyable interactive Captain Daniel J. Halloran stepped up to In the June/July 1988 Issue (#27) there were outlet for both students and instructors in Scott A. Akers succeed him. Also in this issue Academy quite a few staff changes, Rear Admiral the organization. 13825 28th Drive, SE Director Admiral Chris Lotito had both an Rob Lerman had stepped up to be Deputy Bothell, WA 98012 interview and bio on his role in and goals Director of STARFLEET Academy, and Next issue we will cover the even more Email: [email protected] for the Academy. Chris had also asked the the west coast campus responsibilities explosive growth of the Academy matching membership if they were willing to pay had been split between Rear Admiral Jack the growth of SFI in the Star Trek: The Next Last issue’s answer: $2.00 for OTS, as he had been paying for Fields taking over PGS-West, and Vice Generation era. The Academy under the Captain Jean-Luc Picard, 6.5 million all of the copying and mailing out of his Admiral Timothy Dover taking over OTS- Maddox, Lerman and even the McGinnis years in the past, at the location where own pocket, which had contributed to the West. In addition Captain Eric Johnson administrations grew and grew offering one day the Picard family vineyard delays Fleet had been experiencing getting succeeded Daniel Halloran in running something for everybody, and brought into would be planted in France. their OTS packets and results back. At that PGS-East, and Captain Fran Costello Fleet for a time, the woman known as the time, the OTS test booklet was a full 8.5 x succeeding Steve Allred in leading the Number One Fan: Bjo Trimble. Source: “Star Trek: The Next 11 pamphlet thicker than the Membership Vulcan Academy of Science. Commander Generation – All Good Things…” Handbook itself and was very detailed and Marlene Miller reported that the Alumni Until next issue, I remain Historically (Season 7 and Series Finale.) all encompassing. Association was in full swing, and Rear yours.
In my last article I stated that the Documentation, as in the chapter and rules, or the guidelines, of a regional or international history, is very important. departmental history is different that A REGION HISTORY DONE SIMPLY Try to put a documentation page a chapter history. The first thing you By Commodore Jeffery Higdon • Deputy STARFLEET Historian separate from the bibliographical page. will probably noticed is you are not as The documentation should offer a place involved in the goings on within, say, you can base the historical narrative on. the immediate area the event is held in, to send the reader to check out that your regional history, as you are with Documents of the region are important as then it warrants inclusion, especially if the particular document. To explain how a chapter, especially when you are a they can give you a clue how a particular event is major. Don’t include Fleet wide such information is included in the chapter commanding offi cer or someone RC or department head guided his or her events such as the International Conference, narrative, record it in the bibliographical involved extensively in the chapter. section. But be careful on how you proceed although you might want to mention such section. The same can be said about a regional or interpret documentation. things as largest attendance was from your history, but not very likely. region, winning an international award, Lists, which are very important to the Gather as much documentation as you can. it was in your region, etc. Besides, that is historical narrative, should be kept But if you are, then remember that the Start with the current RC, past RCs, their what the Offi cial History is for. separate from the narrative. Lists are first and most important rule of the staffs and other members of the region. supplemental materials, like the list of historical researcher is to keep ones self Note only the important events of the Awards are an important part of regional RC, where Conferences and summits out of the narrative as best you can. region. Conferences and summits, changes life. However keep the mentioning of the are held, who held what position during If you must include yourself, try to in the RC, major staff contribution and awards to the major ones - Chapter of the what time, and the glossary, are all explain this in a bibliographical section. regionally sponsored events, like multi year, Member of the year, Shuttle of the important. And keep your participation in such a chapter Christmas parties, joint recruiting year, NCO of the year, and such. You do narrative to a minimum. events and major conventions that the need to make up a separate section that It is all documentation. In our next members of the region participated. One lists all the award winners throughout the article we will discuss the guidelines on Research is also going to be more diffi cult guideline is if more that one or two chapters lifetime of the region. Also extra-regional what are acceptable documents. In other unless there is already a written sequence participated, not just ONE or a few who are events, such as the Western (or Eastern) words, what documentation you can or of events or a series of narratives that based within the same area, that are outside Conferences, should be included. cannot use. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 21 THE INTERVIEWS With Vice Admiral Jonathan “Gumby” Simmons
Gumby sits alone in his offi ce at SFHQ looking by Paramount. And I understand that they you can’t pull it off. and wonderful friends! out the window… The transparent aluminum do have a Star Trek exhibit there, complete Gumby: Hear that gang... she said RUN!!! Gumby: That is my thing too... Meeting new windows shimmer in the radiance of the morning with Klingons.
THEPage STARFLEET 23 COMMUNIQUÉPlease ISSUEsend 110 any – fAPRIL/MAYeedback 2002 to: [email protected] PAGE 23 SCENES FROM THE Photos Courtesy of John
Above: Founding members of the USS Quanah Parker in attendance (L to R) Mark May, Nora Beard, Don Shanks, Margi O’Neill, Sam Black, Dearl Latham, and Sharla May.
Below: Cake of the USS Quanah Parker prepared by XO Fleet Captain Margi O’Neill. The fi nal frontier never tasted this yummy!
PARTY TIME WITH THE USS QUANAH PARKER Words and Pictures By Captain Lisa Pruitt • CO, USS Quanah Parker The USS Quanah Parker of Region Three fourteen members received attendance in Lubbock, Texas celebrated its sixth awards, five members received away anniversary on March 2nd. Helping the mission awards, seven members received crew celebrate were members of the USS distinguished service to the chapter Tejas in Wichita Falls, Texas and Region awards, two members received Three Vice Regional Coordinator for distinguished service to the region the Northern Chapters Captain Robin and/or STARFLEET awards, one Wynans. member received the Ambassador Sarek award for recruiting, and seven members Everyone enjoyed a great presentation received the scholarship award. Cadet FIRST on the IDIC given by Commander Jerry Petty Offi cer 2 Alex Johnston received Left: The Marine Color Guar the Cadet of the Year award. Senior Chief McLain of the Tejas. After a short break, 2002 Region Summit. Right: R a fi sh and chicken dinner was enjoyed Petty Offi cer John Montgomery received by all. This was followed by the annual the Enlisted Member of the Year award. 1 Robin Pillow and Mike Wil ship awards presentations and our Commodore Sam Black received the Region 1) enjoy themselves w promotions ceremony. Offi cer of the Year award. Ensign Phillip Johnston received the Member of the SECOND Seventeen members were given Year award. Left: Region 2’s Danny Potts promotions by the Chapter’s Comm- Great Dalmuti contest. Cente anding Officer, Captain Lisa Pruitt. A fun time was had by all and everyone displays her rendition of the VRCN Captain Robin Wynans presented looks forward to next year. If you are in (!) bricks, which was sold off i the neighborhood next year, come join the annual ship awards. Six members Right: Jo Banister of Borg – received community service awards, us for all the fun and fellowship. in STARFLEET! PAGE 24 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 REGION 2 SUMMIT Adcock and Jill Rayburn
Ok, everyone say “Limburger!”: Astronaut Winston Scott and Region 7’s Hartriono B. Sastrowardoyo pose for a picture (see the accompanying article on page 33). Photo courtesy of Hartriono B. Sastrowardoyo
DAYNE CLARK SHOWS THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT Words and Pictures By Rear Admiral Keira Russel-Strong • CO, USS Alioth
The Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake In UT Dayne worked for the Olympics City, UT hosted the world. Some of the with the Red Cross and the Utah Olympic hosts were from the USS Alioth stationed Public Safety Command. After the ROW in Orem/Provo, UT. Our most active Olympics were over Dayne received member was Midshipman Dayne Clark. a trophy (as seen in the photo) and rd presents the Colors at the Originally from Montana, Dayne said a certificate indicating what a great Regional Coordinator, Region moving to UT was the best thing that he volunteer he had been. From the UOPSC son of the USS Aries (also of could have done. He never would have he received a certificate, a jacket, and while visiting in Region 2. had the chances in Montana that he has some other fun stuff. had here in UT. D ROW Dayne is also an active member of the s is crowned King of the R2 Dayne is an active Red Cross member local ham radio clubs that work with er: Danny’s wife Denby Potts who spent three weeks at Ground Zero in public safety organizations. Dayne is Region 2 Logo done in Lego New York City helping with the disaster a member that really portrays some of there. He has applied to go back to New the best in STARFLEET, and the crew in the events charity auction. York, but would also be happy helping aboard the USS Alioth is glad to have – another Borg drone adrift with the fl ooding in the South. him as a member. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 25 FORCECOM has been busy, MSG, 99th MEU as always, for the month of March. THE FORCE IS WITH YOU... There have been some changes in By Lt. Colonel Joost Ueffing Great Barrier Expedition - Brian Schreur, personnel, the latest stats for the Corps CO, Force Command, SFMC Richard Passmore have been complied, and we’re getting near the beginning of another reporting Marine Strike Groups Deactivated: 2 Marine Honor Guard - Brian Schreur, James period. It is here where I would like to start: Greg Fitzsimmons of the 17th BDE (in Wilson, Richard Passmore temporary command). The following Marine Strike Groups did Reporting: not fi le a report to their BN or BDE CO (If 5th BDE About the most important job FORCECOM • As of this date I have not received any you feel this is in error please e-mail me Brigade Service Commendation - Norman does is to keep track of everyone who applications for positions for the 15th BDE at coforcecom@sfi -sfmc.org): 130th, 177th, E. DeRoux considers themselves a member of the Corps. OIC position. Therefore I am going to close 188th, 202nd, 203rd, 216th, 225th, 242nd, As all of you know, this is achieved through the application process and have MSGs 271st, 272nd, 276th, 282nd, 295th, 299th, Legion of Valor - 521st MSG the reporting process, starting with MSG report directly to FORCECOM until there is 668th, 678th, 696th OIC and ending up with me. Therefore this suffi cient membership strength in the BDE Shield of Valor - Nadine Romero process, as you probably realize, is quite to warrant a BDE OIC again. The following marines received awards important to me. during the Period of December, 2001 - Cross of Valor - Norman E. DeRoux • Work continues on the BDE OIC Guide. I January 2002: There are a few issues I would like to bring to have now set a deadline for the completion 7th BDE the forefront with reporting. They are things of this document. If all goes well, a final 1st BDE Leader’s Commendation - Sanford that I’ve noticed that are done consistently draft of the document will be ready for the Academic Excellence - Scott Jensen Berenberg, Patrick Comune, Geraldine which can be improved on. In no way am International Muster at San Jose in August. Sylvester I singling out anyone here; the majority of Great Barrier - Clay Fallis what I’ve seen I’ve been pleased with. Other Business Community Service Citation - Sanford • In conjunction with SUPCOM we are Honor Guard - Clay Fallis, John “Kiwi” Berenberg, Martin A. Lessem, Tony Rowley, • GET THEM IN! Yes, this is rather obvious. revamping the SFMC Brochure. Our hope is Kane, Dennis Rayburn, Christina Runewicz Larry Niegut, Geraldine Sylvester, Dean But I can’t stress enough the importance to have this done and ready by the end of Rogers, Ed DeReggiero, Gerri Wampler, of getting your report in, and getting it in April, if not sooner. Community Service Commendation - John Dave Singleton, Jessica Coyle on time. I rely on these reports to give an Upp, Char Hughes, Paul Wheeler, Ben accurate picture of the Corps. If you’re not Late Breaking News: FORCECOM is in the Redding, Anthony Leopard, Linda Oakley Cross of Valor - Sanford Berenberg consisting reporting, then there is the danger process of opening up the 19th BDE! This Prentares - Anthony Leopard, Greg of your unit disappearing. Even getting a corresponds with the Region 19, covering Franklin Sword of Valor - Larry Niegut report in late makes you run the risk of all countries in Asia . This, to this offi cer’s deactivation. Deactivating units is one of the knowledge, will be the fi rst time we will ever Good Conduct - Jill Rayburn, Dennis Shield of Valor - Geraldine Sylvester more unpleasant duties I do. I don’t like it have had the 19th BDE running! Rayburn, Greg Franklin, and would everything I could to make sure Star of Valor - 791st MSG a unit stay alive. But for me to help you, you That’s about it for my soapbox speech. Below Marine Profi ciency - John Kane have to help me. As you’ll see at the end of are the latest stats for the Corps. Legion of Valor - Ed DeReggiero my report, we’re running an 81% reporting Joint Service - Ben Redding, Anthony rate. I think that can dramatically improve, State Of The Corps (*) Leopard, Linda Oakley 12th BDE and I will be brainstorming on ideas to get As Of January 31, 2001 (**) Professional Development Ribbon - Wayne that number up! 2nd BDE Morrison FORCECOM welcomes the latest members Embassy Duty - Alice Strange • Make sure the report is complete. What I to the Corps: Jason Batts, Gerald Stephens, Recruiting Award - Wayne Morrison mean by complete is that all the fi elds are Eric Davis, Don Willits, Gerry Willits, Jake Great Barrier Expedition - Alice Strange, fi lled out! If there is no info for a particular Willits, Sam Willits, Sue Willits Chyrstal Ware 17th BDE portion of the report, say so (i.e. if your unit Academic Excellence - John Roberts received no awards, write “no awards this FORCECOM bids farewell to the following Joint Service Ribbon - Alice Strange period”). This shows me that the unit CO and hope their time in the SFMC was Initial Entry Ribbon - David Cerame took the time to go over his or her activities memorable: Adam Zalonis, Emory Ellard, Communications Service Award - Alice for the last two months. Dave James, Tiffany James, Dakota Cook, Jen Strange, Chyrstal Ware BDE Service Award - Jack Kern Cantrell, Gordon Stansberry • Information. On one hand, I want to Good Conduct Medal - Alice Strange, Community Service Citation - David make sure your report is complete and all Current Membership Reported: Chyrstal Ware, Curtis Strange Reustle, Deb Kern, David Cerame, John information that is needed be included. Last period: 542 (active and reserve) Roberts, Susan Cerame On the other hand, I don’t want to see an This period: 616 (active and reserve) Professional Development Award - Alice overload of information in a particular Strange Embassy Duty - John Roberts (x 2), Mike section of a report where it’s not needed. So An increase of 14% over the last reporting Defl ets (x 2) when you’re fi lling out your report, make period. Meritorious Unit Citation - 683rd MSG sure you include what’s needed but don’t Great Barrier - Mike Deftlets, John Robert, overdo it. Brigades Reporting: 12 3rd BDE Greg Fitzsimmons, Bob Bulkley, Pat Stewart Brigades Listed: 12 Honor Guard - Christina Clevenger, Matt And I’ll stress it again: please make sure you Hill, Matt Wabindato, Corey Stevenson Joint Service Award - Susan Cerame, John get them in! Marine Strike Groups Reporting: Roberts Last period reported: 88 4th BDE BDE Business: Last period listed: 109 Silver Nebula - Chris Esquibel (*) All information reported is as accurate • We’ve had some command changes at Report rate: 81% as possible, however I am human. If you see the BDE level during the month of March! Good Conduct - Jim Monroe a mistake let me know at coforcecom@sfi - I want to welcome the new BDE OICs to This period reported: 96 sfmc.org their position: This period listed: 119 Recruiters Badge - Truman Temple, Jim Report rate: 81% Monroe (**) As the Corps database is still under Wayne Killough Jr. of the 12th BDE construction the fi gures concerning that is Anthony Leopard of the 1st BDE Marine Strike Groups Formed: 4 Meritorious Unit Citation - 1st MSG, 21st not listed in this report. PAGE 26Please send any feedback THE STARFLEET to: COMMUNIQUÉ [email protected] ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAYPage 2002 26 REPORTING 101: MSG REPORTING FOR BEGINNERS Major General Wade Olson and Lt. Colonel Joost Ueffing• STARFLEET Marine Corps Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
This document is to explain and demonstrate Motto. or 0010.01. You should only enter data here if the Unit how to properly fill out the various SFMC OIC has changed since the last report period. report forms. Reporting information is the Section Three: Offi cer In Charge Data Unit Type (MSG, MEU, etc.): There are two You can state just the new OIC or state both main reason Battalion, Brigade and Division Unit OIC Name and Rank; Address; City, ST, unit types: Marine Strike Groups (MSGs), and the old and new, i.e. “Old: Joe Snuffy, New: OICs exist. Unit OICs jobs are a little more Zip; Phone*, and Email; Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs). You can Smitty Jones”. involved but reporting and representing the spell it out or give the acronym; Marine Strike troops is the most important part of it. It’s Unit DOIC Name and Rank; Address, City, Group or MSG. Awards Issued (award and recipient): You called “supporting the troops”. If you are not ST, Zip; Phone*, and Email. should list each award and what personnel reporting you’re not supporting and if your Unit Branch (Aerospace, etc): There are eight received it, i.e.: Great Barrier Expedition - troops are not supported then they are not Listing of Marines (Active/Reserve). Branches of service within the SFMC, though Joe Snuffy, etc. getting the full potential of enjoyment from there may be several Branches represented the SFMC. Section Four: Chapter Data in your Unit you should submit the MAIN Awards Requested (award and nominee): If STARFLEET Chapter; Chapter NCC:; Chapter Branch your Unit serves; Aerospace, Armor, you’ve requested awards for personnel and Each section of the report form is explained CO (Name and Rank); Address, City, ST, Zip; Combat Engineers, Infantry, Mecha, Medical, haven’t heard anything back you should state in detail on how each level should fi ll out that Phone*, and Email. Special Operations or Support. them here so they can be addressed, i.e. section. But with properly submitted forms Joint Service - Smitty Jones, etc. it’s as simple as cut and paste with very little Section Five: Unit Roster Nickname: Every Unit should have a additional information to add. In the past some (Names only unless recent addition) nickname that describes the unit, i.e. “Hell Courses Passed (course and graduate): All Battalion and Brigade OICs have accepted Name; Rank; SCC Number; Address, City, ST, Hounds.” Marines who have passed SFMCA courses unit reports that simply say, “no changes this Zip; Phone*, and Email. during the present reporting period should be period.” They should not be allowed. The Motto: If your unit has a motto you should listed along with the course they passed, i.e. SFMC only asks one thing of the unit OICs * Denote whether private or published phone include it here, i.e. “Let loose the dogs of AE-10 - Joe Snuffy, etc. and that is to turn in a properly filled out number. A point of contact by phone is war.” report once every two months. When they required. Section Seven, Mission Data are not willing to do that it’s like saying, “I Section Three: Offi cer in Charge Data Activities in the past 60 days: Quite obviously want the fancy title but I don’t want to do the Section Six: Personnel Data The Address and contact information to you would state everything that has been work.” We don’t ask much, only that all of the Changes to the Unit Roster (Recruits/ be fi lled out here should be fairly self- done in representation of your Unit. Don’t Marines in the Corps get the representation Discharges) explanatory. It is imperative that this exclude anything. If one Marine performs a and support they deserve. information is confirmed each reporting service such as helping the Red Cross and Change in Unit Leadership (state changes) period. represents your Unit in so doing, we want Unit Reporting to hear about it. The unit report is the most important in Awards Issued (award and recipient) Marines (Active/Reserve): This can be the chain. That is where all the numbers, entered like this, “13/42”. The fi rst number Activities planned for the next 60 days: A lot activities, etc. originate. The Battalion and Awards Requested (award and nominee) representing how many Active Marines are in of things are done at the spur of the moment Brigade reports are simply compilations the Chapter and the Second representing how but if there’s anything you do regularly like of the information from the units in their Courses Passed (course and graduate) many Reserve, separated by a “/”. an Adopt a Highway clean up you should geographical area. Without this information list it. If you plan on attending a movie as a the other reports are useless. With properly Section Seven: Mission Data Section Four, Chapter Data group, list it. submitted unit reports we can keep track of Activities in the Past 60 Days: STARFLEET Chapter, etc: Again, this should nicknames, slogans and mottoes more easily be fairly self-explanatory. If you have all Comments/Problems/Suggestions: Believe so no other unit duplicates them unknowingly. Activities Planned for the Next 60 Days: this info we would like to have it. We need me, this part does get read, and everything We know what activities are being participated the Chapter, CO’s name and email address or listed here WILL be addressed. Anything sent in so ideas can be given to other units. We Comments/Problems/Suggestions some other form of contact if they don’t have confi dentially will stay that way, problems will know when Marines have gone the extra email. Since the CO has ultimate control over be handled and suggestions will be presented mile so we can issue awards, banners and Section Eight: Signatures whether a Unit can exist on his ship we have to the appropriate persons. Please don’t refrain streamers. If the SFMC is giving out streamers Reporting Offi cer and Unit OIC. to confi rm that all’s well sometimes. from sharing this stuff with us; we can’t fi x it to all units that participated in a particular if we don’t know it’s broke. event and a unit chimes in saying, “Hey, why Explanation Of The Unit Report Form Section Five, Unit Roster didn’t we get one. We participated too?”, we I hate to point out the obvious but I as I Here you should simply include a list of names Section Eight, Signatures may decline to issue one due to the fact that stated above I would explain, in detail, every of everyone in the Unit. Reporting Offi cer: Yes, OICs, there is such there’s no proof from the unit reports. It’s easy section. thing as a reporting offi cer. If you wish to give for people to jump on a bandwagon. If you’re Though the information is asked for it’s this responsibility to someone in your group, doing something make it known by sending Section One really only there for submission of contact that’s your prerogative. Especially if your in a report stating your activities. Unless you Unit Number (ID): Though we could probably information of new members. You do not going to be out of town or have an emergency have a good reason you should not report late, fi gure this out on our own it’s nice to be able need to include this info for everyone in the arise at reporting time. but if you need to you should contact your to tell at a glance. It can be spelled out or given unit only people that you are adding to the (Signature) BN OIC (or BDE OIC if your Battalion has no as a number, i.e.; 674, 674th, Six Seventy Four Forces Command Database since the last OIC) BEFORE your deadline and explain. At or Six Seventy Fourth. It should be followed report period. We absolutely NEED a roster Unit OIC: This is not to say that the reporting the Battalion (or Brigade) OICs discretion he by your Battalion and Brigade; 674th, 3rd for EVERY unit in the Corps EVERY Reporting officer should sign the OICs name to this can allow for late reports with no penalty. Battalion, 2nd Brigade. (using abbreviations is period. report. He should fi ll it out and sign it and acceptable, 3rd BN (3BN); 2nd BDE (2BDE). send it to the OIC for approval so he can add STARFLEET Marine Corps Section Six, Personnel Data his own comments, etc, and to include his Unit Report Form Report for month of: All that is required Changes to the Unit Roster (Recruits/ own signature. The information request on the unit report for here is the month and year the report is to be Discharges): If you’ve added new personnel consist of the following fi elds: turned in. If it’s due on October 1, 2000 then to the unit since the last report period, you Conclusion you would write “October, 2000”. should enter the amount in the first part. I hope this document hasn’t confused you Section One: Section Two: Filing Data Likewise if you’ve had personnel resign farther. It’s meant to be a explanation of Unit Number (ID); Report for Month of: Reporting Date: This is where the date you or move you should include the amount how to fi ll the report out in plain English. If actually sent the report is listed. You can in the second part, i.e. “1/2” (1 recruit / 2 there’s anything you still don’t understand Section Two: Filing Data write it any way you wish, military, civilian discharges). or something you think should be changed or Reporting Date; Unit Type (MSG, MEU, etc.); or stardate. If your reporting on October 1, revised, don’t hesitate to contact FORCECOM Unit Branch (Aerospace, etc.); Nickname and 2000 you can write it like that, 1 October 2000, Changes in Unit Leadership (state changes): with your suggestions or questions. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 27 IC 2002: THE ROAD TO OUR FUTURE STARTS HERE By Vice Admiral Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • IC 2002 Press Relations Officer Artwork Created by Vice Admiral Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons • STARFLEET Region 17
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Ask Chrissy about our limited edition 2002 STARFLEET IC 2002 SFA/SFMC Panels set and are as follows: Coins and Playing Cards too! http:// PO Box 4394 Banquet/Awards Ceremony www.cafepress.com/ic2002 Visalia, CA 93278-439 Dance ¼ page = $20.00 Intergalactic Synthehol Contest ½ page = 40.00 and IC2002 Web Banners: are available for you PS. Have you marked your calendar yet? PAGE 28 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 REGION 2 SUMMIT 2002: THE BAR HAS BEEN RAISED By Pete Mohney with Rich Trulson, Wade Olson and Barbara Paul • STARFLEET Region 2 Region 2 Logo Designed By Danny Hall• STARFLEET Region 2
Throughout the weekend at the Region be found or replaced. There were quite a few green. The crowd, made up disproportionately regional leadership panels, a panel on running 2 Summit 2002, this was the feeling that surprised faces when some of the promotions of Marines (make of that what you will), a summit, Trek collectibles, Region 2 elections, pervaded the atmosphere. For seven years, the were called out! Promoted to Captain were seemed to enjoy it as he strutted and vamped uniforms, shuttles, media relations and region has held a summit, and every year has Phyllis James and Connie Heller; promoted to around the pool, swam about in his best Esther community service. Closing ceremonies began seemed bigger and better than the last. This Fleet Captain were Ronald Patton, Bill Paul, Williams style, then fl ung off the soaking wet at noon, with the chairmen, regional brass and year’s host committee rose to the challenge, Willis Burhans, Joe Perry, Sandy Arrington dress at the end. Fleet brass thanking everyone for their hard bringing more than 120 STARFLEET members and Rebecca Self; promoted to Commodore work. The promotion certifi cates that had been and guests from 35 chapters from fi ve regions were James Brunton and Catherine Ramsey. The panels closed down at 3 so that an offsite intended for the night before were handed out, to the weekend event. The fi nal, and biggest, promotion went play event, which included carpet golf and including one produced on site to promote to former R2 RC Kelly Hilliard, who was bumper cars, could be held. It rained, but it R2 RC Pete Mohney to Rear Admiral, which The fi rst attendees trickled in early on promoted to Admiral. A big part of the didn’t rain them out. The indoor facility at was a big surprise for everyone (especially the Friday afternoon, socialized in the lobby, presentation was the announcement of Hollywood Connection was incredible! The RC). This was followed by a number of light- hung out by the pool, and relaxed in their regional recruiting awards. Region 2 added miniature golf course was quite entertaining hearted awards, thanks, and short ceremonies rooms. Registration opened, the store and 200 new members in the past twelve months, with its hazards and novelty. In fact, a few that included everything from the return quartermaster were stocked, and gaming and many of the chapters were rewarded golf balls went in the river. The Ferris wheel, of lost bear feet to the serving of a pretend began in one of the panel rooms. The with prizes ranging from patches to Summit bumper cars, and arcade looked perfect for warrant of arrest on a regional staff member. hospitality suite opened up with a fi ne memberships for 2003. the youngsters. There was a lazer tag area. If At some point during the morning, Marine selection of food and drink, and the pace began there had been time and interest, the built in Commandant Wade Olson’s truck was ‘plastic to pick up as more attendees arrived. After opening ceremonies were complete, the movie theaters would have made it a great wrapped’ and held, until bail was raised by panels began. There were four programming family fun destination at any time. his loyal troops. Also during the morning, a Much of the group walked across the street for tracks from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m., with group of people went ‘dumpster diving’ to the 8 p.m. Fleet Admiral’s Dinner, which was everything from Awards Program to Alien The formal banquet began at 7, with everyone fi nd the kill switch from Chattahoochee Station held at a fi ne Japanese steakhouse. The food Foods, three panels for command offi cers, a in their best uniforms or suits and dresses. This CO Tonya Spanks’ car, which had accidentally was prepared at the tables by an entertaining live STARFLEET Database update, a fi rst aid was followed by a one-hour auction to benefi t been thrown away! corps of cooks, and everyone left full. After training panel, and much more. There was also the Summit 2002 charity, the Juvenile Diabetes dinner, three different games began - a Great a track of programming for the various Marine Research Foundation, for which more than The Region 2 Summit 2002 had more attendees Dalmuti tournament (hosted by Pete Mohney), panels. At the Muster they explained about $1100 was raised. The evening continued than ever before. It had members from nearly a round of Who Wants To Be a Trek Millionaire the Marines to those who were not Marines. afterwards with the annual awards ceremony, all R2 chapters, 23 out of 27 - it would have (hosted by Nick Roche), and Space - The The Commandant issued some awards to where all of the best members and chapters of been 25 out of 27, except for two military Game (hosted by Connie Heller). The Dalmuti deserving individuals that had served the the region were recognized and sent on to the related last-minute cancellations. More than tournament had nearly 30 players, and the Corps with distinction over the past year. They SFI Awards program. The fi nal event of the $1100 was raised for the official charity, final round didn’t end until almost 2:30 in discussed the changes that had taken place evening was the dance and karaoke, which and several other charities received some the morning. The winner, after fi ve years of in the command of the Corps and what had was suspended for a while so the Wenches of signifi cant donations over the weekend, losing in the fi nals, was Danny Potts, CO of been accomplished in their offi ces over the Risa could test out their newest applicants. including a local battered women’s shelter, a the USS Hephaestus. past several months and where it was like dog rescue, and Polar Bear Swim group that to go in the near future. They also let the The hospitality suite stayed open all day does charitable work. During the weekend, The next morning, opening ceremonies began Marines know about some recent changes and late into the evening, continuing to about twenty people signed up or renewed at 8:30. Summit Chairman Joe Perry, vice- in programs and uniform accoutrements provide food and drink, including full meals their STARFLEET memberships, which helped chairmen Tonya Spanks and Freddy Heller, and some proposals and ideas that had been and bountiful trays of meat, fruits, snacks, push total R2 membership past the next biggest Chief of Summit Danny Potts, Vice-Regional put before the General Staff and Steering chocolate, cookies, and more munchables than region in the organization to make R2 the Coordinator Jennifer Rosbury, Regional Committee. Merchandising was also discussed you could shake a hungry tribble at. Sandy second largest region in STARFLEET with 540 Coordinator Pete Mohney and Fleet Admiral and some was on display at the meeting. Berenberg seemed to have taken up residence assigned members! Les Rickard all spoke briefl y. This was followed in the suite with his membership processing by announcements of regional promotions There was a break for lunch, during which computer, and he provided regular updates on The Region Two Summit 2003 will be held that had happened in the past year, new Regional Coordinator Pete Mohney made the membership of the region as the weekend in Madison, Alabama, on March 7-9. Flyers shuttles and newly commissioned chapters, good on a series of bets he had made with went on. for the event were passed out during the and then promotions of Captain and higher the region about recruiting 75 or more new weekend, and will be available soon from the were announced. The promotions certifi cates members for the year. In order to pay off on Sunday morning was scheduled to hold nine Region Two website at www.region2.org. We had apparently been stolen by gremlins, but his bet, he had to swim a length of the hotel more panels, and the attendees dragged expect next year’s summit to be even bigger Fleet Admiral Rickard promised they would pool, clad in a dress, with his hair colored themselves out of bed and sat in on several and better than this year’s!
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Overseas Coupon Program Barbara Paul Superior Josh Ainsworth, Interactive Achievement - USS Da Vinci Performance Award USS Shadow Hawk Chapter: REGION 2 AWARDS WINNERS Alice Strange, The awards winners for the USS Drakenfi re Commanding Offi cer USS Drakenfi re Rene Garrido, STARFLEET Region Two Summit 2002 were: Alice Strange USS Blackstar Interactive Achievement - USS Drakenfi re CYBERSPACE AWARDS NEWSLETTER AWARDS Pete Mohney, Individual: USS Hephaestus Steve Gordon, Shaughn O’Connor Offi cer Most Informative Best Cover: USS Shadow Hawk USS Rogue Phoenix Carol Burhans USS Rogue Phoenix USS Hephaestus Rich Trulson, Dark Silence Station USS Wernher Von Braun Kelly Meyer, Scholastic Achievement Superior Achievement Best Graphics: USS Rogue Phoenix Sydney Marsh Enlisted Region 2 Quartermaster USS Liberty REGIONAL USS Rogue Phoenix Bill Mock James Meunch COMMENDATIONS CHAPTER AWARDS USS Rogue Phoenix Best Presentation: Helping Hands Best Personal USS Liberty Bill Hart, Shuttle of the Year Shaughn O’Connor Junior Member Website USS Triumph Shuttle Gasparilla USS Rogue Phoenix Nick Mohney Dallas Vinson Most Informative: USS Hephaestus USS Draco USS Liberty Freddy Heller, Brenda Bullock Award STARFLEET Academy USS Da Vinci USS Indestructible Achievement Member Best Chapter Newsletter Tina Rideout Sandy Dolan Website of the Year: Joe Griffi n, Ship of the Year USS Draco USS Continuum USS Blackstar USS Hephaestus USS Draco USS Continuum THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 29 USS CENTURION AND IKA NIGHTBLOOD ATTEND FONTANA PD AND FD KIDS DAY FAIR By Colonel Cindy Temple • Chief of Communications, USS Centurion • STARFLEET Region 4 Kids Day Fair in Fontana has always children’s questions and pose for pictures those 10 lb M-1 carbines. Well on this day, McDonald’s House in Loma Linda. He been a event that the members of the IKA with them. one of them noticed Roy’s Bat’leth and asked put on a great show for the kids and Nightblood have attended and this year to see it. It was quite a sight to see a 21st announced to everyone present that as the members of the USS Centurion had the On a funny note, the Centurion is a ship full Century Marine holding a weapon from the we all know there is a McDonalds on honor of attending with them. of proud STARFLEET Marines. When they 24th Century. It was great. the Klingon homeworld. Everyone got a approached the United States Marine Corps big laugh out of that when he describe This event is a way for the community to booth, Cyndi Temple proudly showed them Roy, who’s the leader of the IKA Nightblood, the different ways you’re greeted at come together for the sake of the safety that long into the future the Marines would was all decked out in his Klingon warriors McDonalds on Earth, Vulcan, Ferengenal, of children. They had information booths still be there. She unzipped her duty jacket outfi t and took the time to pose for pictures and of course, Kronos. of every type; from health and safety, to show them her STARFLEET Marine Corps with any who wanted them. You should have to the local Headstart program to the t-shirt. If you could have seen the looks on seen the children’s eyes light up at the sight of For the men in attendance, they got a thrill, representatives of the US Armed Forces. their faces you would have loved it. him walking around! Some were scared and seeing the new Miss Fontana, our own Roy The kids got a thrill out of seeing the Army, didn’t want to approach him, but many did posed for a picture with the lovely lady. Navy and Marines. Those men along with They inquired about the logo and Truman and asked all kinds of questions about what You should’ve seen the gleam in his eyes. the fi re and police offi cers were the big hit Temple told them he’d be happy to email the he was wearing and what each item did or There was also a band of young children of the day as you can very well imgine. link to them along with copies of the pictures meant. performing on drums and dancing, as taken of them at the event. One of the Marines well as so many other things to do. There The children got to see one of the San who was there was at another event that we There was one little girl who was very was food and drink for all, games for the Bernardino County Sheriff helicopters and all had attended earlier in the month. It was fascinated by his ridges and gingerly touched children to play, and a visit from Daffy they had the chance to climb up inside a real shock to us to see that he remembered them, and asked all sorts of questions. Of Duck and Bugs Bunny as well. and look around. They also got a look at a meeting us and our children. He once again course there were some adults who would Sheriff’s cruiser, fi re trucks, an ambulance posed for a picture with the children and of make the odd jokes and comments but Roy This was a great event, and one that the and a lot of antique cars that were on course, the adults. was great and played the part to the hilt. Centurion will be attending every year display for the young and the young at now as we got the chance to show the heart. The members of the Police and Fire As you all know the marines are used to Another hit of the day was Ronald McDonald, community that Star Trek fans have a love Departments took the time to answer the carrying M-16 rifl es, and the silent drill team, who was there from the local Ronald for children and their community.
Kid-friendly Klingons: Roy Henderson of the IKA Nightblood and a little Ten-hut: Lisa Garrison of the IKA Nightblood, Gunny Sargent Flores and girl, fascinated by him and all that he was wearing. Col. Cyndi Temple of the USS Centurion.
Over 6 Billion Gagh Macs served: Ronald McDonald, Carolyn Henderson Paging Duck Dodgers: Bdr. Truman Temple, Chancelor K’Teh, Carolyn and Roy Henderson (Chancelor K’Teh). Ronald was announcing that there Henderson, James (looking up at Daffy) Robert Knight, Bobby Temple, is a new McDonalds on the Klingon Homeworld. and Kimberly Temple.
PAGE 30 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 TWO WEEKS DOING THE TEXAS TWO STEP IN SAN ANTONIO By Steve Gordon • Region 2 DJ Region 3 Logo Created By Brigadier Aaron Murphy• STARFLEET Region 3
The saying goes that everything is bigger camping trip. Anyway, that afternoon who General Santa Anna and his army of 1,500 Bexar, Guadalupe, Medina, Bandera, and in Texas. Well, I certainly had the perfect should show up but the very reason I made Mexican soldiers. After the Alamo tour, and other surrounding counties (on a clear day, opportunity to fi nd this out. I traveled to the the journey, TJ Arizmendi, of the USS Victory. spending some bucks in the souvenir shop we you can just make out Austin). beautiful city of San Antonio to visit with fi ne As it turned out, TJ was right in the middle of walked to the Lone Star Cafe, located on the Fleeters there, including members of the USS baking 28, yes 28, cakes for MEC’s daughter’s Riverwalk, where we had a wonderful steak The wedding of MEC’s daughter, Merydwen, Bexar, Ark Angel, and Victory over the weeks wedding that weekend. I caught up with TJ dinner. After dinner, we took in a cruise on the in Kerrville, a lovely affair one of the of December 26, 2001 to January 9, 2002. The and we spent the next few days getting to San Antonio River, on the Yanaguana Cruise most beautiful weddings I personally have following is my story of this fabulous trip. know more about each other, and I assisted Boats, where we were treated to a history of attended. her as much as I could with the wedding the Riverwalk development, the San Antonio It all started when I left my home (again) in preparations. MEC treated me to some of the area, and some wonderful stories about some A great meal at several of San Antonio’s best Valley, Alabama on the afternoon of December finest Tex-Mex that the Lakehills area had of the more famous structures in downtown and well known eating establishments, one 25, 2001. This time, I had not packed my usual to offer, as well as some good old-fashioned San Antonio. But the best part of that afternoon being Little Hipp’s, there close to downtown, trappings of my DJ equipment and a few home cooking. came later that evening, as we went to wait with one of the most gigantic cheeseburgers I clothes for a weekend; this time I was loaded for a spot at the famous Landing Jazz Club/ have ever TRIED to consume (I lost). with two weeks worth of clothes, Christmas During the next 13 days, TJ and I spent time Restaurant. I listen to a program on Georgia presents, and other things for a two week touring the San Antonio area. But not all was Public Radio called “Riverwalk---Live from the Touring Bandera County and the town of trip. Not knowing exactly what the rigors of fun; I spent a good deal of time looking for a Landing” every week. The program originates Bandera, the offi cial “Cowboy Capital of the being out of my home for that long a period job and new living accommodations. The fi rst from Jim Cullum’s Landing Restaurant on World”, shopping for proper cowboy attire of time would bring, I packed everything and foremost thing was a job with Papa John’s the beautiful Riverwalk in downtown San there. that I thought I would need, including a few Pizza, there in the San Antonio area. There Antonio. But this was made even more special, provisions for a 900-mile drive. This was Roaming around San Antonio looking at the different from the Canada trip that I had just sights and taking in the South Texas winter. returned from in a few aspects, one most Oh, China Grove, population 949 is just a notably in that I had a lot more clothes. small town just outside of San Antonio that But everything was essentially the same. was made famous by the Doobie Brothers After working almost non-stop to save the in their 1974 hit of the same name. Just a necessary money for the trip, and after coincidence. spending Christmas at home with family, I headed out on a nice late Alabama December But the major reason for my visit to San afternoon. I made a necessary stop in Milton, Antonio was the aforementioned job/living Florida to pick up the now semi-missing accommodations search. After calling the Towaway Bear Feet for their fi nal road trip. Georgia/Alabama area home for the majority After spending a few hours resting and visiting of my life, I have decided to make San Antonio with R2’s Continuum and the Dolans, I headed my new home. I do indeed hate to leave many out for a long overnight journey. good Region 2 friends and family behind, but as the saying goes, life goes on. I decided to The fi rst stop that I made was at the Stennis move to the San Antonio area because of the Space Center, located strangely enough on warm climate year-round (summers are quite the Mississippi/Louisiana state line. The warm I understand, but it is a dry heat), a great Towaway bear feet were interested in seeing job market, and a good standard of living. I the model shuttle there. After stopping a few am looking forward to making San Antonio more times for gas, rest and food, I arrived in my new home, and I hope to be a valuable Houston, TX at 5 am, plenty of time to beat the asset to the fi ne folks in Region 3. I still intend post-Christmas rush to the mall I was trying to travel on behalf of Fleet, and still intend to fi nd, to meet a friend, and to beat the rush Just remember it, not the John Wayne movie: A picture of the historic Fort to be present at the IC 2002 in San Jose this hour traffi c as well. I called Shayne Cohen, a Alamo, located in San Antonio, Texas. summer. friend I met online, and told her that I was at the West Oaks Mall in North Houston. Shayne Photo courtesy of Steve Gordon After all was done, that Monday evening, is the biggest Nikki deBoer (Ezri Dax) fan January 7, I tearfully said my goodbyes to TJ, that I have ever met, and we shared pleasant with a promise that I will see her again, at conversation about Nikki over breakfast there are 15 restaurants there, and I had my pick of as TJ and I went to try to get into the the Region 2 Summit in Columbus, GA this in the mall. After meeting up with her and which to work for. I popped in at the Culebra Landing, one guess as to who forgot to make March. I did not want to leave, having had an spending a few hours mall roaming/shopping, Road location (NW San Antonio). I introduced reservations! After waiting with fi ngers (and absolutely fantastic time there in San Antonio. we parted company and I headed out for myself to the manager, submitted my resume my toes) crossed for approximately an hour, The next day I loaded the truck, gave my my fi nal stop, San Antonio. After three more and application, and voilà! Job landed! The we indeed got into the Landing, and sat down goodbyes to the Cook clan, and began the long hours on I-10, I arrived at my somewhat fi nal next week, with MEC’s and TJ’s assistance, to enjoy live hot jazz for several hours, and trip once again home, but for the last time to destination, only to fi nd out that I was really I located a lovely apartment community in champagne at midnight! I got the chance to Alabama. After another long 15 hour trip, I LOST. I was trying to find Lakehills, well which to reside, the Las Cimas Apartments meet Jim Cullum and Ron Hockett, two of pulled into the parking lot of my apartment over two counties away. Although I was in on Fredricksburg Road in the Medical Center the band members. Jim plays cornet, and Ron complex here in Valley, and reminisced about San Antonio, I needed to get to Lakehills in area of San Antonio. TJ and I spent quality plays my favorite band instrument, clarinet. I the good times that I was able to enjoy there, Bandera County. time together, including what I feel is the even got pics with them (see below). I could deep in the heart of Texas! Next time my highlight of the trip. never have asked for a better evening! travels take me to the Lone Star state, it will I called MaryEllen Cook, (AKA MEC) my be as a resident on the move. hostess for the next two weeks. She gave me On December 31, TJ and I headed to Other events and sights that we saw and took precise directions to her abode there, and downtown San Antonio to take in the New in were: By the time this article is printed, I should I headed out again. After an exciting ride Year’s Eve celebrations, beginning with an The change of command ceremony in Round already be a resident there in Texas. YEEHAW! through what I found out was the beginning exciting tour of Texas’ most visited landmark, Rock (north of Austin) for the USS Ark Angel Now to fi nd Brenham (home of the Blue Bell of the famous “Hill Country,” I arrived at and a well-known US historical site, the on January 5th. ice cream manufacturer), La Grange (*NOT* my destination: the “Lakehills Hilton,” better Alamo. We spent a good couple of hours named for/after the other city here in Georgia, known as MEC’s fifth wheel camper. Nice touring the remains of the Mission San Antonio A tour of the Tower of the Americas, the tallest but home to one of the best rock bands of all accommodations even though it did get a bit de Valero, and paying our respects to the structure in San Antonio, the top from which time, ZZ Top), Luckenbach (yes, Luckenbach, chilly at night. I treated it like an extended Texans who died fi ghting for freedom against one can see all of San Antonio, and most of with Waylon and Willie and the boys)... THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 31 For years now as a member of STARFLEET We played with a bachelor party group who I’ve enjoyed the shoot em’ up action of were just recovering from a party the night water uzis, Photon, lazer tag, and of course WE COME IN PEACE – SHOOT TO KILL! before. That didn’t give us much of a handicap, paintball. I guess it balances out with other as they were pretty good. At least we only forms of activities like educational programs, By Vice Admiral Bob Vosseller • USS Challenger, Region 7 played against half their team. The other half conventions, Ren Faires, movie promotions etc. was on our team. The weather was a bit crisp, It’s just plain fun. games featuring our favorite local paintball the weather and various other obstacles (work, a cooler than normal for March but that only fi eld in Cookstown NJ three years ago. We play sprained back, the loss of a family member and served to keep us alert throughout the day. I still recall, during my early days with in March and in November. Our games have a blood clot in the leg can do that to you) our We won some, we lost some and we were a STARFLEET when I served on the USS featured participation from the Lady Lex and usual magnifi cent seven fi gure was reduced to bit of a mess as we exited the fi eld for some Avenger, scaring the hell out of some poor the Starlord. the triumphant trio. That included Pat Comune games. Other times we were spotless. elderly couple when the ship’s “Bomb Squad” our ship’s security chief and Clarke’s XO Kirk expert and I hopped into an elevator with On March 23, the USS Arthur C. Clarke joined Walters who has the added advantage of working We toasted our victories and tried to forget our very realistic looking water uzis (this was the fray. While our turnout was small, due to at a paintball fi eld in southern New Jersey. our mistakes over a late lunch at a nearby before the politically correct times of coloring diner, remembering that one of NJ’s pride and your guns orange and pink) during one of joys is our diners. Creation’s famous Turkey Cons. Back when they were good, or at least better. We learned Avid paintball players are looking forward to never to do that again and felt terrible about the PDQ game in May which usually draws a our rather rambunctious indescretion. good number of players from both SF chapters and independent clubs alike. To prepare for Then there were the famous super soaker wars that event, another game may be scheduled with our friends from the USS Tai Shan, Matt by the Challenger in April. April 20 being Ross, Ken Newman and Jon Pajion. the only open date. See you on the field and for more information you can e-mail When most Photon outlets closed down with [email protected] . their heavy mechanical helmets and vests we went the Lazer Tag route and Challenger had Cmdr. Walters is coordinating a special a few great games with our NYC chapter the paintball raffl e package that includes a long defunct USS Tai Shan. paintball gun and various other items valued at over $200. It is $5 a ticket and the proceeds In recent years, paintball has become a popular go to the American Cancer Society. Please help pastime for several 7th Fleet ships. The ISS out this worthy cause. For more information Lexington, USS Justice, USS Malverne and USS contact the USS Arthur C. Clarke. Kirk wants Starlord have all taken part in the ongoing to sell 100 tickets and draw the ticket at Shore PDQ games hosted by Capt. Pete Quick of the Leave in Maryland this summer. Independent USS Tempest. The Challenger has sent some players to Jack Frost Mountain in In any case, paintball, lazer tag (more modern Pennsylvania as well. There have always been facilities from the original Photon have now stories to tell and Tempest hosts the games sprouted up and we play there as well) and twice a year usually in May and in October. even your occasional super soaker games (of Justice even has a patch that I have sewn to my which the Lexington is somewhat famous for camo although some folks have told me that Getting ready to do “battle”: Pat Comune of the USS Challenger and Kirk Walters during Challenger BBQ anniversary bashes) now makes it a target. of the USS Arthur C. Clarke prepare their gear. continue to be popular around R7 and from Photo courtesy of Bob Vosseller what I’ve seen, way beyond. See you on the Challenger got into the act with some smaller fi eld.
As part of my intended duties as an attendant Overall, I give the Mikata Japanese of Region 2 Summit in Columbus GA [March 8-10, 2002] I made it a priority to review and REGION 2 SUMMIT IS A CULINARY SUCCESS partake of all things culinary while I was there. By Fleet Captain David Klingman • http://www.fleetfood.org/ Steakhouse 4 pips. First, let me start by saying that the Hospitality I would also like to mention that the banquet on Mikata Japanese Steakhouse Suite manned by Region 2 members was Saturday night was attended by nearly everyone Columbus GA A Bagel Place fantastic! Members paid for, manned and at the Summit. The banquet was buffet style, and Columbus GA cooked meals for the approximately 130 featured pasta, poultry and meat dishes, bread, Price $20-30 members at the Summit. desserts, and two salad items (a house and a Alcohol? yes Price Under $10 Caesar salad). There was plenty of food and Gratuity for large parties? no Alcohol? no The Suite opened at 7 am on Saturday and for a large group I believe that the quality was Gratuity for large parties? no Sunday and offered: a complete breakfast excellent, service was good, and it was well Choosing a restaurant for a large group dinner at on Saturday morning, featuring eggs, bacon, worth the time and money. My only complaint a summit or conference is problematic, especially You wouldn’t expect to fi nd a good bagel place grains and cereals, juice and coffee, and so forth. was that the Italian dishes could have had more when 60+ people walk into a restaurant on a in Columbus Georgia, especially if you’re a Luncheon on Saturday featuring barbecue, ample sauce. Friday night at 8 pm. New Yorker. However, I discovered a pretty chili, and hot dogs with snacks, condiments, decent bagel place across the street from the and soft drinks. All afternoon and early evening I give the Sheraton Four Points Well, at the R2 Summit 2002 in Columbus GA, Sheraton Four Points in Columbus GA (during snacks and refreshments Saturday a 4.5-pip rating. that very thing happened - 60+ people walked the R2 Summit 2002) and managed to sample into Mikata, a Japanese steak house/hibachi/ both their sandwiches and bagels. There was so much food and beverage that sushi bar for the “Fleet Admiral Dinner.” The the staff was giving out food and drink items choice was a good one. Rapidly fi lling four or The lunch sandwich I had was a marinated for attendees to take home. I brought back more hibachi tables, we managed to be served chicken breast with honey mustard sauce to Charlotte two friendship cakes that were I would also like to recognize a few other expediently and of course with hibachi fl air. served on a kaiser, the breakfast was a plain fabulous. More importantly, members who individuals for their culinary contributions: bagel with cream cheese. Both tasty, both were on tight budgets didn’t have to leave the Wade Olsen, SFMC Commandant and John Generally, the food was good, not outstanding, made to order. hotel or spend extra money to have meals! Adcock, SFMC Commanding Offi cer, Support and the staff had some issues with English; A good quick place to get a bite and just Command, for mixing drinks at the Fleet Admiral however the food was plentiful, the hibachi another reason for having another event at Everyone involved deserves a special thanks, Mixer on Friday night and again on Saturday. style was omnipresent and entertaining, and the Sheraton Four Points near Columbus and I challenge STARFLEET to follow R2’s drinks included “The Patriot”, a red white a blue despite some drink refi ll issues, the service and Airport. lead and adopt this type of hospitality suite for layered drink and a series of drinks named for food were generally to the liking of everyone all regional summits and conferences and for Tom Clancy novels. We hope to see some of these involved. fl eetwide conventions! recipes available either at the Bartender’s Guild site or at FleetFood or both. Paired with the fact that the restaurant was across I give R2 Summit Staff a 5 Pip rating! the street from the R2 Summit hotel, the Four I give “A Bagel Place” 4 pips as well. Points Sheraton Columbus GA, it was a wise I even managed to review two restaurants for choice for both a summit location and dinner In conclusion, once again - kudos to the R2 FleetFood while I was at R2 Summit expedition. Summit staff – I certainly plan to go back!
PAGE 32 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 LAUNCH AND DINNER WITH TO THE STARS WITH ASTRONAUT MARSHA IVINS ASTRONAUT WINSTON SCOTT By Hartriono B. Sastrowardoyo • Shuttle Poteidaia, Region 7 By Hartriono B. Sastrowardoyo Photo Courtesy of NASA Shuttle Poteidaia, Region 7 Marsha Ivins enthralled audiences at six years earlier by Challenger. She has Former astronaut Winston Scott gave a artists, you have musicians, you have the Center for Engineering Education also been on fl ights where: presentation at the Leffl er Chapel and writers, politicians, and so on. I think Research, Villanova University on Performance Center, in Elizabethtown being an astronaut and doing the February 19th, where she spoke about • The European Retrievable Carrier College, Elizabethtown, PA, on February experiments that we do on board on her experiences as an astronaut. satellite was deployed and the concept 20th, on the topic of “To the Stars: the space shuttle is a way to contribute Sponsored by the American Society of the Tethered Satellite System tested Achieving Your Dreams”. February to society. I mean that sincerely. We of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the (STS-46) 20th was also the 40th anniversary of don’t do it for money. You don’t do it presentation was preceeded by dinner. the United States’ fi rst manned orbital for fame. The original seven astronauts Ms. Ivins is a graduate of the former • The second US microgravity laboratory mission, conducted by John Glenn were famous, but nobody knows who Nether Providence (now known as fl ew (STS-62); a docking with the Russian aboard the Mercury capsule Friendship we are today. You truly do it because it’s Strath Haven) High School, Wallingford, Mir space station was achieved, the fi fth 7. Mr. Scott began the presentation with, a challenge, and it’s something you want so this was also a visit home for her. “I in the program (STS-81) “This is not a lecture this morning. There to do. I think it’s extremely important wanted to be an astronaut since I was will not be a quiz at the end of the period. that we all, no matter what walk of 10, when I saw Alan Shepard’s fl ight,” • The US laboratory module Destiny I hope this presentation will be fun for life, we contribute something back to she said. “My parents were amazingly was delivered to the International you, as well as both inspirational and society.” indulgent. Not that they were happy Space Station as well as supplies and motivational.” It was. about it, but they said, ‘Whatever you equipment to the resident Expedition-1 In 1999 he retired from NASA and the want to do, we’ll support you.’ Except crew (STS-98) Selected in 1992, and one of less than a US Navy and is now Vice President for my mother, who, when I called and dozen African-American astronauts, Mr. for Student Affairs at Florida State told her I got assigned to my last fl ight, “I wanted to fly on all four shuttles, Scott is a veteran of two shuttle fl ights. University, where thirty years ago he said, ‘Why do you hate me?’” Ms. Ivins but that didn’t work out. I fl ew three On his first, a 1996 Endeavour flight graduated with a BA in Music. “This is joked. missions on Atlantis and two on (STS-72), he spent almost seven hours on the kind of thing you can’t do forever,” Columbia.” (The other orbiters are two spacewalks - called EVAs, for Extra- he explained. “Most of us fl y in space, Ms. Ivins was one of 17 astronauts Discovery and Endeavour, Challenger’s Vehicular Activities - to demonstrate you’re an astronaut for a few years, selected in 1984, and one of 10 mission replacement.) and evaluate techniques which would then we go off and do something else. specialists in that class. Women were be used in the construction of the And I decided to do that. I have 27 first admitted to the astronaut corps Currently, Ms. Ivins is the crew International Space Station (ISS). years in aviation and aerospace. And in 1978, and on that subject, she said, representative for space station stowage, the opportunity came to become a vice- “I didn’t think of it as being a woman habitability, logistics, and transfer issues. His second, a 1997 Columbia flight president back at my university, and it’s versus being a man. I wanted to be what “When we’re not training for a fl ight, (STS-87), also featured two EVAs. Mr. a wonderful opportunity. It came at I wanted to be. The problem was that we support the fl ight in other respects. Scott showed a video from his STS-87 a time when I was free, and I had back in the ‘60s, astronauts were jet I’m the ‘Queen of Stuff’,” she explained. flight. “This video was not produced done everything in space that you can pilots. And at the time they weren’t “I am the one who fi gures out how to in Hollywood, it was not done by do, except walk on the moon. And we taking women as jet pilots. But they pack a hundred pounds of stuff into Ron Howard and Tom Hanks, it was haven’t sent people to the moon in years. were in engineering. So I thought, all a two-pound bag. I’m the one who produced by the crew of the STS-87. So in that respect, I had accomplished right, I’ll be an engineer. So I didn’t think organizes it so when the crew gets it on Our primary mission was the study of everything I had wanted to accomplish. about gender one way or another.” board, it’s in the right order and labeled microgravity. We also had a 3000 pound, But, you never truly leave the astronaut properly. Think of the space station as ten million dollar satellite called Spartan office. I’m still involved in the space She is a veteran of fi ve spacefl ights and a house with no closets. It has a lot of whose mission was to observe the Sun’s program, just on a different level. I 1320 hours in space. Her fi rst spacefl ight tools, but no closets. My job is to dig a corona and take measurements of that belong to some boards, some national lasted 11 days in 1990, the STS-32R fl ight hole in the living room, as it were, and corona. The satellite’s attitude control boards, some statewide space boards, of Columbia. That fl ight deployed one provide closet space.” When asked if system did not function properly and some aeronautics boards, and I still of the last commercial satellites from she was training for a sixth fl ight, Ms. in an attempt to regrapple it, we had a participate in aerospace education for the shuttle and also retrieved the Long Ivins stated with a smile, “I’m done now, problem with the shuttle’s robotic arm. students. So I’m still involved very Duration Exposure Facility, deployed much to my mother’s relief.” We inadvertently tilted that satellite and much.” it began a slow spin,” he said. “Now, that spin was only about two degrees He then showed a slide of the STS-87 per second, but it was coupled on all crew portrait. “Anybody see any three axes, so you had complex motion pictures of the original seven astronauts? on a 3000 pound satellite. The motion They all look alike, like septuplets. Those was such that we could not grapple it are the old days. Look at this crew.” with the shuttle’s robotic arm. Therefore, And he introduced them. “K. C. Chawla, my spacewalking partner and I had to from India. Kalpana Chawla is a whole do a manual capture of that satellite.” lot of name, we just called her K. C. K. C. has a PhD in aeronautical engineering. These two spacewalks totaled close to Steve Lindsey - US Air Force. Kevin 13 hours. All total, Mr. Scott has spent Kregel - US Air Force. Leonid Kadenyuk 590 hours in space. is actually General Leonid Kadenyuk from the Ukraine. He was a Soviet “The biggest reason I decided to Union fi ghter pilot. And three of us were become an astronaut was because it was American fi ghter pilots. We’re now all something exciting to do,” stated Mr. together, fl ying in one spacecraft. Takao Scott. “From a professional standpoint it Doi. Actually, Dr. Takao Doi. He has was nice next step to what I was already PhD in aeronautical engineering from doing in the Navy, as a Navy pilot. Japan. Talk about a multicultural crew. Marsha does it all: Circle the earth, juggle camera parts at zero g and But also I saw it as a way to contribute That’s what space is all about, that’s the maintain a reasonably good hairdo? No problem! to society. I think different people way it’s always going to be, and that’s contribute in different ways. You have the way it should be.” THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 33 TIME PIECE Major General Robert J. Jackson • SFMC Department of Temporal Invesitgations Artwork by Commodore David Pipgras • STARFLEET Region 5
Time’s but our plaything, As an integral part of the DTI, TimePiece has in temporal incidents of any kind, to resonance detector satellites are in orbit whose toys are divine. access to the most advanced technology in the determine any possible damage to the around the five charter worlds (Earth, - Thomas Wentworth Higginson Federation and wide-reaching authority to timeline and how, or if, it can be repaired. Vulcan, Andor, Tellar and Alpha Centauri) protect the existence of the United Federation as well as other key Federation worlds Hardly. of Planets and “established” history in any With the possibilities of outside agencies and major starbases. Any indication of Time is not an oddity for our amusement, way possible. In reality, we are what some tampering with the timeline, the Defense other time-travelers operating in the or rather, it should not be. While we have would call “time cops.” Titles are unimportant, Section of the DTI was authorized timeline activates alerts the DTI. TimePiece mastered the very forces of nature - earth, and job descriptions vary depending on the additional military capabilities. At some immediately dispatches an operative (or air, fi re and water as well as the realms of assignments. point, “TimePiece” became the unoffi cial StopWatch team) from the nearest DTI space itself, many consider Time equally name. The unit acts as the actual facility to investigate the penetration of the malleable. The Moving Finger writes; “protector“of the timelines by sending timeline and to prevent any alterations. and having writ, operatives (or StopWatch teams) into the Once thought to be the realm of fantasy Moves on: nor all they Piety nor Wit past to investigate temporal anomalies StopWatch teams wait on standby twenty- and science-fi ction writers, travel through Shall lure it back to conceal half a Line, there, and to protect certain historical four hours a day for emergency missions time (actually travel into the Past) became a Nor all thy Tears wash out a word of it. events from being altered by any outside into the past. reality. With that reality came tremendous, agency, including accidental changes to some would say awesome, responsibility. And that inverted Bowl we call the Sky the timeline. Provided the operatives are dispatched A responsibility not only to ourselves, but Whereunder crawling coop’t we live and “before” any alterations in the timeline also to those yet to come. To maintain the die, To assist TimePiece in its long-term are made (measured in absolute time from order of the Past, so our future remains Lift not thy hands to it for help - for It protection of critical temporal cruxs, a the moment the penetration was detected), an infi nite number of possibilities. A Rolls impotently on as Thou or I. number of operatives are assigned to there is a chance they can prevent any responsibility that some would deem to - Omar Khayyam semi-permanent Downtime assignments. contamination. TimePiece operatives have ignore for their own personal benefi t. Many of these operatives are actually protected the timeline from alteration History recruited from their assigned time period on numerous occasions, with the general Some of these less responsible beings are Shortly after the “Guardian Incident” (See Observers). populace of the Federation completely simply ignorant of the possible damage and its proof that time travel existed, the unaware of their actions. they could do to the Timeline. Their Federation appointed a group to study Organization intentions are good, but as we know, good the possible effects time travel might While TimePiece is part of the DTI, its actual Headquarters intentions pave the road to Hell. In this have on the timeline. The Chronal work is as far outside DTI’s normal mission The Infi nity Station, a special orbital facility case a temporal event that could change Assessment Committee (CAC), a subgroup parameters as DTI’s is outside the normal in geo-sync orbit of Forever World, is billions and billions of lives. Others, equally of the Federation Science Council, was Science Council purview. DTI’s liaison the headquarters for the Infinity Project irresponsible, but whose intentions are commissioned to study the theories of duties to STARFLEET and local planetary and TimePiece. Here, station personnel only for themselves are quite aware of what time travel, their possible consequences governments keep it in more of the monitor information coming from the they do, and do so for purely for their own and report its fi ndings to the Federation public eye. This kind of public knowledge various quantum detection satellites as well benefi t to the detriment of us all. Council. CAC worked closely with the would hinder the ability of TimePiece as SADA. Intervention alerts are broadcast Anomalous Physics Group (APG) of the to successfully complete its mission. from the facility to StopWatch teams as That’s where we come in. Science Council in developing practical The Federation Assembly considers the well as independent operatives. In addition time-travel technologies for Federation protection of the timeline a matter of to its defense mission, station personnel uses. After the Darvash Crisis of 2298, the utmost importance, and has given DTI are also involved in research. Council merged CAC and the Temporal all the latitude possible to do its job. The My name is Robert James Jackson. I have been Physics Subgroup of the APG into the Federation Security Council increased Since the DTI’s main charter is research known by many names, in many places, but this Department of Temporal Investigations. this latitude to nearly carte blanche for into time and time-related phenomena, is my true name. My friends call me “Robb”, TimePiece. it is only logical that the bulk of its work “RJ” or “Jacks” (only my mother calls me In the early 24th century, DTI’s involves research. The Department divides “Robin” – don’t ask). My enemies call me responsibilities expanded to include Operations research into two categories: Historical “trouble” and other names less suitable for monitoring the timeline for any indications The Department of Temporal Investigations and Temporal. Most of the research done this medium. of tampering or unauthorized trips through covers very large “territory”: the whole of on Infi nity Station is historical in nature time that might impact on the present. the timeline and, technically, the potential and centers mainly around the Guardian Officially, I am the Section Chief, Defense; Agents of DTI investigated independent infi nity of parallel timelines, although these of Forever. Members of the Infi nity Project Operations Branch of the Federation’s scientists on Federation worlds conducting rarely impinge in DTI’s normal affairs. The have studied the Guardian since its Department of Temporal Investigations. time-travel experiments. Those experiments Department conducts four primary types discovery in 2267, but the work proceeds Unoffi cially, I head up the group known judged too dangerous to the stability of of operations: Research into history, time slowly due to the Guardian’s enigmatic as “TimePiece.” To the general public, my the continuum were discontinued, while and temporal technology; Investigation nature and the Federation’s extreme caution associates and I are merely Field Research others were brought under the aegis of the of time travel and temporal phenomena; in dealing with it. The Infi nity Project is Historians for the DTI. But that is only our department and given additional resources. Rescue of persons affected by temporal also involved with research into temporal cover story. The strict regulations of DTI were one of phenomena; and Defense of the timeline technology. Some of this research led to the the factors that led scientist Paul Manheim against alteration or invasion. discovery of the Trans-Finite propulsion Technically part of the Federation Science to leave Earth for Vandor IV, where he system. Council, DTI is a civilian organization could continue his unorthodox experiments Defense entrusted with the monitoring for unauthorized involving time and gravity. The DTI’s fi nal, and most vital, function is The location of the Guardian, Infinity incursions as well as investigating reports of protecting the timeline against accidental Station and Forever World itself is highly temporal anomalies. TimePiece, on the other Currently, DTI serves as the regulatory or intentional alteration, or potential classifi ed and has a Level 9 SECLAR hand, is organized as a quasi-military group body controlling all time travel research invasion from other time periods or by order of STARFLEET Command (and and entrusted with defense of the timeline and technology in the Federation. DTI fi eld parallel timelines. This is also the upheld by the Federation Security Council). against invasion and tampering. The work of agents investigate all reports of temporal Department’s most difficult task, since The Council even considers the mere TimePiece is highly classified, the missions anomalies, rifts, and other phenomena. temporal alterations can so often be existence of Guardian a secret. The Security always covert, and usually very black. DTI also investigates the reports of Fleet unpredictable. To aid the DTI in its defense Council and STARFLEET Command have offi cers and other Fed personnel involved of the timeline, a series of quantum- gone to extreme measures to protect the PAGE 34 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 secret of Guardian. Infi nity Station itself is for operating alone and sometimes far disruption immediately to TimePiece so The key reason for this directive is the heavily armed, with the offensive/defensive from support, Independents are better a StopWatch team or Independent can be sheer unpredictability of time. It is nearly capabilities of an entire SOVEREIGN Class educated about the true nature of time, as dispatched Downtime to deal with it. Yet impossible to calculate the effect any given squadron. the Federation understands it, and about this task is akin to bailing a rapidly sinking change will have on the timeline, so the the state of the Federations’ time-travel rowboat with a thimble. Federation prefers not to take the risk and Recruitment technology. bans any such changes. Unlike STARFLEET, the DTI keeps the In order to facilitate the seemingly majority of its operations secret, TimePiece’s Ranks impossible task of preserving history, it is Regulations: DTI Regulations cover specifi c missions even more so. Therefore, DTI does The Department of Temporal Investigations necessary to clock as many Observers as jobs and operations within the organization. not recruit as openly as Fleet does. Instead, is a civilian organization, so it has a less possible into the past. But no matter how Regulations cover the most routine day-to- DTI recruits from the ranks of civilian formal system of ranks than does Fleet. may Observers are dispatched Downtime - day aspects of Department business. services, such as the Federation Science As a quasi-military group, TimePiece and thousands upon thousands are needed Council, planetary security forces, the maintains the military pay-grades of its - they could not possibly cover all of human Directives: Directives are orders from a Daystrom Institute and similar personnel (StopWatch and Independents) (or any other) history. And it has been superior on how to handle a particular organizations. Regular recruits are while eliminating the use of military ranks theorized that this increased presence of mission or situation. They may come from a preferably intelligent, well educated, for those members. Starship personnel do people from the future in the past serves higher-ranking agent, the Director, or even physically fit and adaptable. They must continue to use military ranks. The use by itself to increase the odds of temporal from the Federation President. Directives also pass Federation security checks before of titles within the Section are limited to disruption. provide guidelines for personnel in the being given access to sensitive classifi ed Section Chief, Group Leader (StopWatch, field, and carry the same weight as any information. Recruitment for Defense Independent, Observer, Support), Team • “Support” Support provides all of the established regulation. Section (TimePiece) differs greatly as all Commander (StopWatch), Team Leader period clothing, appropriate credentials, of its personnel come directly from Fleet (StopWatch), Senior Operative and documents, personal history, period Guidelines: Guidelines are established to personnel and the Marines. StopWatch Operative. personal items tools and other equipment give Department of Temporal Investigations teams are comprised entirely of veteran as well as modified period weapons for personnel a reference point for their Marine special operations personnel Groups operative use. Support personnel help the decisions showing them what is expected who are part of the BEOWULF project. As mentioned above, TimePiece is divided above groups with period research for of them in various situations. They may Independent operatives are either former into four groups, StopWatch, Independent, customs and other cultural information then take the guidelines and extrapolate Fleet Intel or Marine SpecOps. Veteran Observers and Support. needed for downtime missions. Nothing from them as needed. The key guidelines of Fleet personnel man starships assigned goes downtime without fi nal approval from the Department of Temporal Investigations to the Defense Section. These personnel, • “Stopwatch” (Special Operations Group). Support. are outlined below: while remaining Fleet, are reassigned to the This is the strike-force of TimePiece, Section and removed from the normal chain organized in the standard 16-man teams. Regulations • Agents should avoid violence whenever of command. Instead they report directly They respond anywhere, anywhen after Just like STARFLEET, DTI’s regulations possible. In the present, agents can use to the Assistant Section Chief, Defense more subtle methods have failed, or to defi ne the purpose, and limits, of the violence only in self-defense and only as (Support). intercept opposing forces from altering the organization. They began as a loose set of the last resort. Agents operating in the past timeline guidelines involving research into time- should avoid lethal violence at all costs Many of DTI’s potential recruits end up related phenomena and developed into save the existence of the timeline or the joining Fleet instead, so the DTI often fi nds • “Independent” These operatives, some- a complete set of directives defi ning Federation itself. itself short-staffed or having to “make do” times known as “Free Timers”, operate the Department’s mission, objectives and with what recruits it can get. This is not to independently and far from central restrictions, popularly known as “the • Agents should take any reasonable say DTI’s personnel are of anything less authority whenever necessary. book” among its personnel. All Department measures possible to contain or eliminate than the highest caliber, only that DTI personnel receive a complete course in DTI’s dangerous temporal phenomena. This has a greater difficulty finding the right • “Observers” There are two types of regulations and are expected to adhere to includes temporal rifts, quantum fi ssures people than does STARFLEET. Some have Observers. Those volunteering to go them. and similar instabilities, along with rogue suggested (only somewhat jokingly) that downtime and those “rescued” downtime. or alien time-travel technology. DTI should try recruiting agents form the For the former, few people volunteer for Also like Fleet, DTI’s regulations are past or the future. The DTI cannot offi cially such a post, but there is a unique group divided into different broad categories. True • Agents should engage in as little consider this, of course, because of the of scholar-adventurers who eagerly accept regulations cover specifi c operations within time travel as possible to complete their Temporal Prime Directive, although ever such risks and hardships in return for the the Department and how they should be mission objects, and should not engage in since the days of Gillian Taylor there have opportunity to spend their lives in intensive, carried out. General Orders are the most unauthorized time travel unless absolutely been quiet exceptions. As a method to staff close-up study of important historical important directives of the Department, necessary for defense of the Timeline.. many of the most critical cruxes, long-term figures. Observing history as it is being including the Temporal Prime Directive. observers are actually recruited from made and safeguarding it, as well. For the Directives are short-term orders from a • Agents should likewise endeavor to that period. These people are those that latter, some of those rescued aren’t suitable director or higher up, even the Federation prevent any and all alterations to the were “killed” in battle or other such for long-term observation. Either they don’t President. Directives apply to a particular existing timeline. Barring that, agents dire circumstances and wouldn’t be adapt to their bio-modifications well, or mission or situation. Lastly, guidelines should try to limit contamination of the missed. They are “rescued” by TimePiece they aren’t mentally flexible enough to are the codes of conduct expected of DTI timeline as much as possible. This guideline personnel, brought uptime to the present remain in the past, even with enhanced agents, but are not as strictly enforced as in particular prohibits agents from “playing and “rehabilitated” so they can return to learning. These personnel are reassigned true regulations. tricks” with temporal technology, including their own time. Through various measures to StopWatch and given the necessary such things as trying to visit themselves and procedures, they are updated on additional operational training. The Temporal Prime Directive. The most at some point in the past or future. The history; theirs in particular while their important regulation of the Department of potential repercussions for the timeline are bodies are treated against disease and other Qualifi cations as an Observer (volunteer) Temporal Investigations is without a doubt too great to ignore. defi ciencies. place them among the elite of TimePiece, General Order 157, the Temporal Prime second only to the Independents. Only those Directive, which states that “no interference • Agents should bring nothing back with Training with the very best educational backgrounds in the proper and natural development of time them from other times or other timelines. As TimePiece personnel are already highly are selected and are usually in peak and history is allowed.” As far as DTI and They should likewise leave nothing behind trained in operations skills, training focuses physical condition as well (the standard the Federation are concerned, the “proper in other times or timelines, particularly on scientific and technical skills. Section enhancements making them even more and natural development” of history is the items that may cause contamination of the training focuses on the bringing personnel so). Once they have completed standard timeline currently known to the Department timeline. “up to speed” on the latest theories orientation, they receive additional and the Federation’s scientists. GO 157 regarding time travel, temporal physics, knowledge through viral-inject learning and applies to all STARFLEET and other The past is inviolate, and temporal mechanics. Information sleep teaching which alters their behavior Federation personnel. It is sacred. is dispensed depending on mission modifi cation patterns that will enable them Belonging to those who live in it, parameters and a “need-to-know” basis. to blend in with the time period and the The most basic result of GO 157 is DTI’s Not to be changed by interlopers. StopWatch teams have little need to possess society within which they will have to “hands off” attitude toward history. The highly classifi ed information, except that function. Cosmetic surgery is performed Department’s stated policy is to avoid any Leave the yesterdays alone, necessary for the successful completion of when necessary. They have to look the parts change or disruption to the timeline. This Do something about the tomorrows. their mission. Due to the wide variety of they are to play. means no use of time travel to alter the Let there be tomorrows. mission types as well as the necessity Observers report any sign of a possible past. ~ Unknown THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 35 As always, please send all summaries to: Richmond, VA Space Station Nikola Tesla, NCC - SS0005 USS Yeager, NCC - 61893 CQSummaries@sfi .org Crewmembers enjoyed a movie day. Puryear, TN Bluefi eld, WV Crewmembers hard at work redesigning the An away team attended a local convention. USS Columbia, NCC - 75017 ship’s webpage. Region 1 Wooster, OH Region 2 Birthday party held for ship members. USS Ohio, NCC - 75007 USS Aeon, NCC - 75022 Crewmembers are deciding whether or not to Barberton, OH USS Blackstar, NCC - 75003 Memphis, TN move their meeting location. Crewmembers Ship celebrated its anniversary at a local Miami, FL Ship has adopted a local food pantry for its enjoyed dinner after the regular meeting. restaurant. Fundraising efforts for charity Crewmembers enjoyed a role playing night. The charity and is working on various fund raisers continue. ship sponsored a dinner for various visiting to support it. USS Columbus, NCC - 72401 Fleet personnel. Away teams attended a local Columbus, OH USS Powhatan, NCC - 1967-A renaissance faire and a local convention. USS Alaric, NCC - 503 Crewmembers enjoyed a movie day at a Chesapeake, VA Asheville, NC member’s home. Ship presented annual Ship celebrated its anniversary with a dinner. Chattahoochee Station Recycling efforts on board continue. The awards. Crew members enjoyed Enterprise nights and Atlanta, GA proceeds from the recycling suppose a local participated in their monthly adopt-a-spot Crewmembers enjoyed an afternoon at the children’s home. Crewmembers enjoyed an USS Dominator, NCC - 18076 program. World of Coke. An away team attended the Enterprise marathon and a trivia contest. N. Charleston, SC anniversary of a local sci-fi club. Collection efforts for Stampede and OCP USS Questar, NCC - 75435 Shuttle Albemarle continue. Progress is being made on the Louisville, KY USS Continuum, NCC - 71821 NCC - 1962-A/2, Hertford, NC ship’s website. A marine unit has formed and Crewmembers enjoyed a potluck movie night. Pensacola, FL Plans underway for the shuttle’s commissioning crewmembers are enjoyed academy classes. An away team participated in the opening day Crewmembers participated in a Mardi Gras ceremony. An away team attended the of the Federation Science Exhibit at the local parade. anniversary dinner of another local chapter. Shuttle Francis Marion, NCC - 36000/02 science museum. Greenville, SC USS Dark Silence Station, NCC - SS - 007 USS Appomattox Work on the ship’s bylaws and handbook USS Ronald E McNair, NCC - 61809 Florence, FL NCC - 75001, Appomattox, VA continue. The ship is developing a cadet Columbia, SC Ship gearing up for many activities including Crewmembers enjoyed a movie and gift night. program. An away team enjoyed a fl ea market day followed participating in a Cerebral Palsy telethon. Plans underway for an Easter fundraiser. The by dinner and Enterprise. Crewmembers also ship celebrated with a crewmember who just USS Heimdal, NCC - 1793 enjoyed a pub night. USS DaVinci, NCC - 74671 passed his GED. Madison Heights, VA Columbus, GA Chapter sponsored its annual chili fest featuring USS Star League, NCC - 2101 An away team spent time cleaning their adopted USS Asgard, NCC - 72402 a former NASA employee as guest speaker. N. Augusta, SC highway. Ship sponsored a New Years party. Lancaster, OH Crew followed up the monthly meeting with An away team went out to watch the Olympic USS Jamestown, NCC - 1843-D dinner at a nearby restaurant. Plans for future USS Draco, NCC - 78501 torch wind its way through town. Another away Hampton, VA activities underway. Cullman, AL team attended the monthly meeting of a local Crewmembers volunteered at a local science An away team ventured into Zone Three for chapter. The ship celebrated crew birthdays. museum. The ship sponsored an Enterprise party USS Starward Fury, NCC - 2122 dinner and gaming. Crewmembers enjoyed Plans for future away missions underway. to watch tapes of recent episodes and movies. Fayetteville, NC meetings and potluck dinners. An away team attended a modeling workshop. Ship launched its new website. Crewmembers USS Athena, NCC - 51896 Collection efforts for OCP continue. enjoyed several activity days. USS Dräkenfi re, NCC - 71822 Reston, VA Odenville, AL Crewmembers contributed to the Farpoint USS Jurassic, NCC - 3500 USS Tempest, NCC - 21556 Ship celebrated its second anniversary with auction and raised funds for the Julien Flemming Hamersville, OH Harlan, KY a Mardi Gras party. An away team attended Fund and other Farpoint charities. Afghan donation efforts continue. An away Away teams attended meetings of several other a working weekend with other area chapters. team attended a Radio Operators event. The region ships. Crewmembers also attended the Collection efforts for OCP continue. . Bennu Station, SFR - 119 Communications offi cer braved a needle and opening night of the Federation Science Exhibit Gatlinburg, TN gave blood. Collection efforts for Stampede and in Louisville. Shuttle Gasparilla, NCC - 2071/01 An away team volunteered at a Radiothon OCP continue. Tampa, FL to raise funds for a local children’s hospital. USS Tycho, NCC - 59325 Recruitment and commissioning plans Members also judged a county science fair. USS Maat, NCC - 1794-A Toledo, OH underway. Virginia Beach, VA Collection efforts for OCP and Stampede USS Bonaventure, NCC - 102-A An away team enjoyed a bowling and pizza continue. Plans underway for the ships USS Guardian, NCC - 26244 Greensboro, NC night. Crewmembers enjoyed movie nights. upcoming anniversary. Cape Canaveral, FL An away team visited the Greensboro Historical Crewmembers enjoyed the regular monthly Museum. Plans to travel to Indianapolis for a USS Maelstrom, NCC - 74218 USS Wasp, NCC - 1721 meetings. Star Wars celebration are underway. Hertford, NC Bristol, VA Ship enjoyed commissioned status. A formal Worked on website to make it more user friendly. USS Hephaestus, NCC - 2004 USS Carolina, NCC - 74222 ceremony is in the works. Currently working on the Crew Handbook. Birmingham, AL Greenville, SC Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. An away enjoyed a theatre night. Ship donated USS Nighthawk, NCC - 2301 USS West Virginia, NCC - 2008 to MDA. Hopewell, VA Charlestown, WV USS Jubilee, NCC - 57299 Aluminum recycling efforts continue. Crewmembers enjoyed a Valentine’s Day Party. Mobile, AL USS Chesapeake, NCC - 1887 Crewmembers enjoyed a theatre night. Ship celebrated its 13th anniversary. An away team participated in a Mardi Gras PAGE 36 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 parade with other area ships. Crewmembers Fanzine is nearly ready to mail. Crew handbook Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. An away The ship participated in local convention, distributed bunny shaped washcloths and as been revamped and is fi nal review. An away team attended a Dr. Who convention. giving a presentation on 3D Modeling as well as com badges to a local children’s and women’s team attended a regional retreat. assisting the another chapter with con operations. hospital. Crewmembers gave an informative panel and Freedom Station II, NCC - SS001 USS Onizuka, NCC - 71815 helped host the R5 Summit Meeting. Ship looking USS Khai Tam, NCC - 81000 Euless, TX Chico, CA into starting a Marine unit onboard. Tallahassee, FL An away team attended the Region’s retreat. A small away team attended a nearby convention. Crewmembers enjoyed a poker night. An away Crewmembers making plans to attend the IC. USS Starchaser, NCC - 71801 team cleaned the ships adopted fi tness trail. USS Intangible, NCC - 65421 Renton, WA Bryan, TX USS Peacekeeper, NCC - 72300 Ship held its annual Awards Banquet. USS Liberty, NCC - 75012 Ship celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Visalia, CA Panama City, FL dinner. An away team visited a nearby planetarium for Region 6 Ship sponsored a recruitment event at a local a show on the Hubble. comic book store. USS Joan of Arc, NCC - 73289 USS Czar’ak, NCC - 1798-A Corpus Christi, TX Shuttle Raven’s Claw, NCC - 72202 Minneapolis, MN USS Odyssey, NCC - 454-A Ship donated toys to a local children’s hospital. Woodland, CA Crewmembers bowled against another local fan Hattiesburg, FL Ship celebrated its 9th anniversary and members The Marine unit attended and volunteered at organization and were very pleased to win. An An away team participated in a Mardi Gras are already making plans for the 10th. a local convention. away team attended a dinner and movie night. Parade with other area ships. Started making plans to attend the R6 Summit Shuttle Laredo, NCC - 71718/03 USS Tikopai, NCC - 1800 and the IC. USS Okatoma, NCC - 74695 Laredo, TX San Jose, CA Collins, MS Crewmembers enjoyed monthly meetings and Crewmembers enjoyed movies and games after USS Fox River, NCC - 81002 An away team participated in a Mardi a game night. the regular meeting. Plans for future events in Appleton, WI Gras Parade. Crewmembers helped distribute the works. Ship busy with plans for Region 6 Summit. washcloth animals at a children’s hospital with USS Palo Duro, NCC - 61914 Crewmembers met with people interested in other area ships. Amarillo, TX Region 5 forming a shuttle in a nearby city. Crew is proud to announce they have anew USS Paegan, NCC - 1755 website. Shuttle Achilles, NCC - 93701/1 USS Imperium, NCC - 2125 Orlando, FL Portland, OR Fargo, ND Crewmembers enjoyed a large Christmas party. USS Quanah Parker, NCC - 73628 Crewmembers enjoyed monthly meetings and Crewmembers gearing up to participate in a Lubbock, TX movie trips. An away team attended a local public television pledge drive. Plans underway USS Parallax, NCC - 74657 Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night at a convention and recruited new members. for the ships 10th anniversary. Middleburg, FL members home. An away team prepared and The ships website is being updated. The crew is served dinner at a local Ronald McDonald USS Bright Star, NCC - 71875 USS Thunderchild, NCC - 3122 working on the VRCP. House. Crewmembers also attended regular Redmond, WA Rapid City, SD pool and dart nights. An away team attended Far Point convention Plans for the ships 10th anniversary in full USS Relentless, NCC - 81001 in Baltimore, MD and later toured Washington swing. Madison, FL USS Rhyanna, NCC - 1892 DC. An away team helped an elderly woman clean Austin, TX Region 7 the brush from out of her yard. Crewmembers The ship donated canned goods to a local food USS CM Russell, NCC - 75285 enjoyed a New Years Eve outing. bank. An away team enjoyed a dinner night. Great Falls, MT USS Accord, NCC - 1842 An away team visited the CM Russell museum Ithaca, NY USS Rogue Phoenix, NCC - 75005 USS Spirit Wolf, NCC - 74300 and homestead. Crewmembers enjoyed a lunch and bowling Savannah, FL Houston, TX event. A Marine contingent attended Farpoint. An away teams attended an astronomy and An away team attended the region retreat. USS Crusader, NCC - 74711 WGW plans are continuing. stargazing workshop, a convention and a cultural Ship celebrated the birthday of one of its Spokane, WA and heritage day. Crewmembers enjoyed a crewmembers at the monthly meeting. An away teal attended a local convention and USS Albany, NCC - 587 movie night. had a great time with other region chapters. Scotia, NY USS Texas, NCC - 74207 Crewmembers had a blast at a lazer tag event. Collection efforts for OCP continue. Away teams Shuttle Saint George, NCC - 1798-A/11 Killeen, TX There was a large crew turn out and even some enjoyed several bowling outings. Crewmembers Daytona Beach, FL General recruitment continues. visitors. also enjoyed a trip to a local armory museum. CO and XO settling in after a recent move. Region 4 USS Destiny, NCC - 97301 USS Alpha Centauri, NCC - 71812 USS Spiritwalker, NCC - 31097 Salem, OR Washington, DC Decatur, AL USS Angeles, NCC - 71840 A small away team attended a New Years Eve Ship sponsored their annual Holiday/First Collection efforts for OCP and Stampede contiue Los Angeles, CA party hosted by a local Klingon group. Several Night Party. An away team attended Farpoint. as well as donations to a local animal shelter. An away team enjoyed a trip to downtown Los crewmembers attended the Region 5 Summit. Christmas in April plans are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie fest. An away Angeles. Another away team ventured to the Crewmembers are also enjoying a new meeting team attended an art exhibit. Aquarium in Long Beach. home. USS Arthur C. Clarke, NCC - 63544 Cinnaminson, NJ USS Trident, NCC - 74692 USS Angelfi re, NCC- 75025 Shuttle Greywolf, NCC - 75016/01 Recruiting plans in the works. Stuart, FL Phoenix, AZ Boise, ID Crewmembers enjoyed movie events. Ship The ship sponsored a craft fair as a fund raiser. A small away team traveled to Region 4 to attend USS Asimov, NCC - 1647 celebrated its 7th anniversary with a cookout. An away team attended a Renaissance Fair. a convention and visit with chapters there. Yardley, PA Crewmembers visited a winter festival with Away teams attended the Polar Bear Plunge and USS Triumph, NCC - 26228 USS Augusta Ada, NCC - 55011 another area chapter. the Intergalactic Food Festival. Ft. Lauderdale, FL San Francisco, CA Collection efforts for OCP and Stampede The ship celebrated its 1st anniversary. Members USS Jaguar, NCC - 74750 USS Avenger, NCC - 1860 continue. An away team attended a convention. enjoyed their regular meetings. Mill Creek, WA North Brunswick, NJ The ship completed all 10 MURP Certifi cations Many activities in the works including a trip USS Werner Von Braun, NCC - 72069 USS Cascade Station, NCC - SS0003 for the Marines onboard. Ship fiction efforts to the USS New Jersey, a gaming night and a Huntsville, AL Redding, CA continue. cruise! The crew enjoyed a movie day at a member’s An away team attended a nearby convention. home. USS Kensington, NCC - 75016 Shuttle Edinburgh, NCC - 10530/02 USS Centurion, NCC - 74801 Meridian, ID Gaithersburg, MD USS Yamato, NCC - 71087 Moreno Valley, CA Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night. Away teams participated in the Polar Bear Pinson, AL Collection efforts for OCP continue. Crewmembers had a wonderful time at a Plunge and attended Farpoint. The ship’s mascot Crewmembers enjoyed a movie event. local winter festival. Recruitment plans are was kidnapped and ransom is being demanded, Recruitment efforts continue. USS Highroller, NCC - 23104 underway. all in the name of charity. Reno, NV Region 3 Plans for future fun and service events USS Rubicon, NCC - 71816 USS Highlander, NCC - 10530 underway. Richland, WA Frederick, MD USS Ark Angel, NCC - 74622 Crewmembers ran a SciFi movie room at a local Crewmembers participated in the Polar Bear Georgetown, TX USS K’Ehkeyr Station, NCC - SS0009 gaming convention. At another convention Plunge. An away team attended Farpoint. Ship adopted a food bank as its new charity. An Las Vegas, NV crewmembers had great success in the Charitable collection efforts continue. away team visited the Star Trek Experience in Crewmembers enjoyed bowling, skating, movie masquerade. The ship also hosted the Region 5 Las Vegas. Plans for a summit bid continue. and game events. Summit Meeting at the same convention. USS Justice, NCC - 556 Florham Park, NJ USS Aurora Vulcanus, NCC - 1888 USS Northern Lights, NCC - 27001 USS Starblade, NCC - 74777 Work on the chapter movie continues. Plans Houston, TX San Jose, CA Redmond, WA picnics and movie outings in the works. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 37 USS Lone Wolf, NCC - 72214 USS Crystal Star, NCC 1160 USS Jeannette Maddox, NCC - 14514 but are in the midst of plans for the spring. Ocean City, MD Anchorage, AK Wichita, KS Crewmembers currently undergoing Red The ship sponsored a blood drive in conjunction Various charity collections continue. Region 15 Cross First Aid training. Members enjoyed a with a local Klingon group. combination Super Bowl party and gaming USS Marko Ramius, NCC - 23103 USS Anubis, NCC - 586 night. USS Roberta Bondar, NCC 74669 Fayetteville, AR Nanaimo, BC Collection efforts for OCP continue. An away team toured the New England USS Malverne, NCC - 2205 The ship sponsored a book sale to raise money Aquarium. An away team from another area Upper Darby, PA for charity. This was so successful that plans are USS Mystique, NCC - 58929 chapter joined them. An away team attended the Polar Bear Plunge underway for this to be a yearly event. Russellville, AR and Farpoint. Recycling efforts continue. USS Ares, NCC - 26291 Region 11 Boston, MA USS Matrix, NCC - 72296 USS Nimitz, NCC - 74680 Monthly meeting was held at the New England Correspondence USS Southern Cross, NCC - 1886 Oklahoma City, OK Aquarium. Helping several shuttles with their planning Sydney, NSW Australia Ship celebrated its anniversary with an informal efforts. An away team attended Farpoint and Ship is planning a Barbecue to raise funds for party. USS Atlantis, NCC - 71803 enjoyed a Klingon Language lesson provided by the Christmas Bush fi re victims. Brockton, MA the Klingon Language institute. An away team USS Nomad, NCC - 78500 The ship celebrated its 10th anniversary. also attended the Polar Bear Plunge. Online Region 12 Leavenworth, KS gaming continues. Spring activities are in the planning stages. Shuttlecraft Avalon, NCC - 5372/02 USS Adjudicator, NCC - 73707 Standish, ME USS Northstar, NCC - 10462 Kansas City, MO USS Phoenix, NCC - 2155 An away team volunteered at a local food bank. New York, NY Plans underway for the ships fi rst anniversary Columbia, MO Crewmembers enjoyed a movie night and a trip Crewmembers performed at Carnegie Hall at a party. Crewmembers enjoyed a gaming day. An away to a planetarium. Family Symphony event. Members appeared on team also attended a movie. stage and performed a short skit. USS Arlington, NCC - 2375 USS Darwin, NCC - 1116 Glasgow, MO USS Royal Sovereign, NCC - 72201 Brockton, MA USS Osiris, NCC - 3092 Crew taking it easy during the winter months. Shawnee, KS The ship celebrated its 1st anniversary. An away Bronx, NY Crewmembers enjoyed a happy hour and movie team attended the 10th anniversary celebration The CO and XO are settling into their new home. USS Black Hawk, NCC - 75004 night. of another area chapter. Crew welcomed a new member this month. Rockford, IL The ship celebrated its 7th anniversary USS Tiospaye, NCC - 4102 USS Galaxy, NCC - 70637 USS Prevailing Wind, NCC - 74667 Urbana, IL Springfi eld, MA Harrisburg, PA USS BortaS, NCC - 74211 An away team traveled to a Renaissance festival. An away team enjoyed a movie night. Planning for future events this year underway. Urbana, IL The ship donated gifts to a local hospital on Crewmembers enjoyed a football playoff party Valentines Day. Crewmembers participated in USS Hood, NCC - 1707 USS Richthofen, NCC - 1162 after the regular meeting. clean up work on a domestic abuse shelter. Nashua, NH Correspondence Ship sponsored their annual snow tubing event. Crew voted to change the name of the ship from USS Celt, NCC - 75018 USS Traveler, NCC - 3145 the USS Raven to the USS Richhoven. An away Fayetteville, AR Emporia, KS Space Station Ian Flemming, SFR - 1501 team participated in a skit with another chapter Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling event. An Crewmembers enjoyed a cheesy movie marathon. Newburyport. MA at Carnegie Hall. Plans to host a tribble party at away team participated in a gaming event at a An away team attended a local convention. An away team attended a scifi movie marathon. Shore Leave are underway. local hobby shop. Plans underway to celebrate Collection efforts for OCP continue. Another away team attended a Region winter the ships 4th anniversary. event. USS Sovereign, NCC - 75000 USS Umiak, NCC - 3142 Philadelphia, PA USS Concord, NCC - 1989-D St. Louis, MO USS O’Bannon, NCC - 5372 Activities for the coming year are being Oklahoma City, OK Plans for the ships 10th anniversary are Sanford, ME planned. Ship made donation to a local infant crisis underway. Crewmembers enjoyed a potluck dinner and center. movie night. Crewmembers donated goods to a USS Starlord, NCC - 74225 USS Ursus, NCC - 2011 local children’s shelter. An away team attended Ramsey, NJ USS Cydonia, NCC - 74687 Springfi eld, IL a Renaissance event that was held nearby. Crewmembers enjoyed several role playing St. Louis, MO Spring plans underway. nights. A barbecue was held. Crewmembers also Crewmembers preparing for the 5th anniversary USS Tsunami, NCC - 5374 enjoyed a New Years Eve Party. of the ship. USS Witchfi re, NCC - 75006 Manchester, MA Harrison, AR An away team attended the regional sledding USS Sun Tzu, NCC - 5373 USS Delta Clipper, NCC - 72302 An away team braved the snow and ice to event. Chester, NY Atchison, KS attended a recruitment seminar. Crewmembers enjoyed a gaming night. An The ship was awarded the “Helping Hand Region 17 away team attended a local convention. Plans Award” from the local Salvation Army for all Region 13 to participate in several multiship events are their work during the holiday season. USS Alioth, NCC - 72383 in the works. USS Banting, NCC 17220 Orem/Provo, UT USS Discovery, NCC - 1308 Guelph, ON Collection efforts for OCP continue. USS Thagard, NCC - 652 St. Louis, MO Crewmembers enjoyed a trip to a local museum, Crewmembers enjoy getting together weekly to Philadelphia, PA Crewmembers enjoyed a Super Bowl party and several movie nights and a pub trip. Plans watch Enterprise. Crewmembers participated in many events then a Mardi Gras party. underway for events for the spring and including a women’s sleepover, a Super Bowl summer. USS Anasazi, NCC – 62001 party and a monthly poker night. USS Earhart, NCC - 26199 Albuquerque, NM Humboldt, KS USS Empress, NCC-15025-A Crewmembers enjoyed fun activities after USS Triton, NCC - 71819 Plans underway for spring and summer events. Sterling Heights, MI business meeting. Glen Burnie, MD Crewmembers built another computer for a An away team attended Farpoint and held a USS Flying Fortress, NCC - 31904 needy family. An away team enjoyed a game USS Arc Royal, NCC - 63546 raffl e to benefi t a local food bank. OCP efforts Tulsa, OK night that included visitors from another area Colorado Springs, CO continue. An away team attended the Polar Crewmembers enjoyed a potluck and movie chapter. Plans continue for the R13 Summit. Crewmembers enjoyed D&D events. Bear plunge. day. Recycling efforts continue. Shuttle Hadfi eld, NCC - 71012/01 USS Mir, NCC - 73281 Region 9 USS Hellfi re & Brimstone, NCC - 3143 Georgetown, ON Canada Las Cruces, NM Emporia, KS Ship sponsored a New Years Eve party. An away team enjoyed a bowling event. The USS Saga, NCC - 72301 Crew is working hard on a revamped website, Crewmembers attended a local scifi/fantasy ship sponsored a fundraising and recruitment Reykjavik, Iceland newsletter and membership handbook. literary con. An away team visited the Ontario event. Crewmembers enjoyed meetings, bowling nights Science center with a visiting CO. and watching Enterprise. USS Hexum, NCC - 2199 USS Stormbringer, NCC - 74213 Belleville, IL USS Valkyrie, NCC-74658 Englewood, CO Region 10 The ship is sponsoring a quilt raffl e for charity. Dearborn, MI The ship sponsored the regions SuperBowl of Crew. Charitable mailings continue. Collection An away team attended the North American Chili. Fun and lots of chili was had by all. USS Astra, NCC 77210 efforts for OCP and Stampede continue. Auto show, searching in vain for the flying Calgary, AB cars. Region 20 Crewmembers busy planning the official USS Horizon, NCC - 1000-B commissioning ceremony for the ship. Columbia, MO USS Whitestar, NCC - 71012 Shuttle Valiant, NCC - 75635 Recruitment interest is up as Enterprise is The ship celebrated its anniversary with a Port Huron, MI London, England bringing renewed interest. bowling party. Crew has been taking it easy during the winter Recruitment plans underway. PAGE 38 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 MARCH 2002 appointment of Ed Tunis, CO of the USS 2002.03.11: Commander Troy Pharis, calling 817-293-3088 and must be made JUSTICE and R7 Senior VRC, as Interim International Charities Coordinator, by 01 May 2002 to guarantee the Summit 2002.03.31: “Clockstoppers,’’ directed by RC. ([email protected]), announces 2002 room rate. Web page: (http:// Jonathan Frakes, of Star Trek: TNG fame that he is looking for a STARFLEET www.region3.com/summit.htm) or you opens to decent reviews and takes in $10.1 2002.03.25: Rear Admiral Richard Stampede Offi cer. He will announce his can just send e-mail to (summit2002@ million at the domestic Box Offi ce. Nacaula, Regional Coordinator, Region choice on 17 March. He is also interested region3.com). 15, ([email protected]), announces in having chapters answer the following 2002.03.31: Fleet Captain Dave Blaser, the First Annual Region 15 Weekend questions: What is your Chapters/Region 2002.02.11: Blair Learn, (conventions@ Director, ([email protected]), Summit, Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, major charity that you support? How networkboy.com), announces he is announces that Region 13’s Newest 2002, Days Inn, Kittery, ME. much in resources did you use for the offering his list of convention in a web Communication Feature - Subspace support of this charity (money, time, page: (http://www.networkboy.com/ Channels Online: (http://www.region13 2002.03.25: Admiral Marlene J. Miller, supplies etc.)? Who is your charity contact conventions/). .org/newsletter/). Commandant, STARFLEET Academy, for your chapter/Region? He is going ([email protected]), announces that if to create a Yahoo list for all the charity 2002.02.10: Commander Troy Pharis, 2002.03.31: Brigadier Byron Flynt, you completed STARFLEET Academy coordinators out there to share Ideas and International Charities Coordinator, XO Club Owner/Moderator, (bgf@ Officer’s Command College between problems. ([email protected]), announces quixnet.net), announces the formation of December 20, 2001 and January 26, 2002 that he is looking for a STARFLEET the NEW STARFLEET Executive Offi cers please contact her as soon as possible. Stampede Officer. For details, please Club. (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ FEBRUARY 2002 reference the entire message. Starfl eet_XO_Club/). Please state what 2002.03.18: Brigadier Sandy Berenberg, Region, Chapter your with, your Name ([email protected]), Chief of 2002.02.10: Captain James Whatley, and your Rank. Membership Processing, announces the 2002.02.27: VAdm. Mark A. Vinson, ([email protected]), announces 25 lb Chocolate Aspirin Challenge. The Chief of Operations, STARFLEET, that he is compiling a list of The Great 2002.03.30: Fleet Captain Rahadyan Chocolate Aspirin Challenge is a call to ([email protected]), announces that Marian Dalmuti players. Sastrowardoyo, ([email protected]), 7th all Regions to increase their membership, Murphy, Director of Chapter Assitance Fleet Historian, asks that anyone who thus giving Membership Processing a Program (CAP), has informed him that 2002.02.07: Guy Blandford, has photos of either former R7 RC’s Faye Headache from all the new memberships her computer was hit by a virus late last ([email protected]), has an Esswein and Bryan Ackermann, please and renewals sent through the pipeline. week and to please ignore any email from announcement for those people who live contact him. This year, the challenge runs from January her that has any kind of attachment with in Region 20 Which this includes England, 1, 2002 to the IC 2002 at San Jose. Next it. She hopes to be back on-line within Scotland, Wales and N & S Ireland. He 2002.03.28: Brigadier Dennis Rayburn, year, it will run from IC 2002 to IC 2003. the next couple of weeks. set up a list group for members, who ([email protected]), FDC-Chaplains/ The Region that increases its membership are located region 20. (sfi_region20- Counselors, STARFLEET & Chaplain of the most, as refl ected in the Membership 2002.02.21: Colonel John Adcock, [email protected]). the Corps, SFMC, announces that the Database, during the contest period will COSUPCOM, SFMC, (kamarag@ Stained Glass log has been updated. win the fi rst Chocolate Aspirin Award. region5.org), announces that the SFMC 2002.02.05: LGen Scott A. Akers, Please check it out at (http:// That is, a 25 Pound Chocolate in the web site (www.sfi -sfmc.org) is now up ([email protected]), STARFLEET sfmcchaplain.diaryland.com). shape of an Aspirin! The totals are based and running. All STARFLEET Marine Historian, announces that the Offi ce of on percentage growth averaged with Corps. related sites (SFMC, FORCECOM, Fleet Historian, now has a new offi cial 2002.03.26: Rear Admiral Mark H. number of new members recruited. TRACOM, SUPCOM) are in place and presence on the Fleet Web Pages and he Anbinder, STARFLEET Computer Ops - working. The NCO site will go up tonight. would like to thank Lauren Milan for Chief, announces that this is the correct 2002.03.12: Fleet Captain Dave Blaser, Again, if you see any errors (and there her outstanding web design and Mike address to send postal requests for rosters, Director, FDC Communications, are a few due to the server change) please Wilkerson for his web site mastering. or requests for a password for a CO, XO, ([email protected]), announces that let him know. He would also like to thank Jeff or RC to check their chapter or region Commander Steve Halber, Region 7’s Higdon, Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo, Alex rosters using our online tools: Michael Director of Communications, has been 2002.02.16: Regent Brad Pense, Third Rosenzweig, and David Klingman for Dugas, 3735 Teeple Ave., Fort Gratiot, MI chosen as the FDP Communications Imperial Fleet, ([email protected]), helping refi ne the content, and thanks 48059. Please send a replacement request Translations Officer! Steve has been announces that the ‘02 Region Three to all of the members of STARFLEET to Mike at the above address. Remember classified as “non-native fluent” in Summit ... the Mirror-Mirror Summit ... for creating all that content. 27 years to enclose a self-addressed, stamped French, and has experience with Spanish will be held at the Holiday Inn-South in down, 300 more to go. Web Site: (http:// envelope with your request. and German. Steve’s first task will be Fort Worth on June 7th-9th. The Holiday www.sfi .org/historian/). to begin the translation of the FDP Inn-South is located at I-35 W and Alta 2002.03.25: Fleet Admiral Les Rickard, Communications web site into French, Mesa (100 block) in Fort Worth. Summit 2002.02.05: BDR Dennis Rayburn, Director Commander, STARFLEET, (cs@sfi .org), followed up with Spanish and German. room rates are $69/night plus tax), for Existing Fan Club Program (EFCP), announces the resignation of JC Cohen He can be reached at (shalber@ singles and doubles (1-4 people per ([email protected]), announces his from the office of R7RC and the evansville.net). room). Reservations can be made by return as EFCP Director. THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 39 When calling for information about a convention, Rock, AR 72205 http://www.rockon.org/ Guests include Howard Chaykin, Max Allan May 24-26 Vulkon, Atlanta, Georgia; Info: PO don’t call collect and don’t call late in the [email protected] Guests: Jennifer Roberson, Collins, Peter David, Dave Dorman, Devin Box 297122, Pembroke Pines FL 33029-7122 evening (many organizers list their home phone Jeff Dee, David Lee Anderson, Michael Curtis, Grayson, Los Bros Hernandez, Bob Lubbers, Ph: 954-441-TREK http://www.vulkon.com/ numbers). When writing for information, it’s a Carole Curtis, James R. Barnes, William R. Eakin, Jason Lutes [email protected] Guests: James Doohan, Barry good idea to include a self-addressed stamped Phillip Ellis Jackson, Emma Keigh, Carolyn Marie Morse, John Billingsley, JG Hertzler envelope. Always check with the convention Kephart, Richard A. Knaak, Stephen LaFevers, Aug 1-4 STARFLEET International Conference promoter for the most up-to-date information. Lee Martindale, Terry McGarry, Richard Parks, 2002, San Jose, California; Info: PO Box 4394, Jun 14-16 Sci-Fi Summer, Atlanta, Georgia; Info: Darcy Pattison, Selina Rosen, Mark Shepherd, Visalia, CA 93278-4394 http://www.ic2002.org/ 2043 Esquire Drive, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 http:/ If you know of a convention that isn’t listed, William Mark Simmons, Elizabeth Singleton, [email protected] /www.sci-fi-summer.com/ Guests: George please tell me. Please send the convention’s Laura J. Underwood, K. D. Wentworth Lowe, Lisa M. Getto, Gwen Knighton name, dates, location, and contact information Aug 2-4 ConChord, Van Nuys, California; to: California Info: PO Box 61172, Pasadena, CA 91116 http:/ Aug 30-Sep 2 Dragon*Con, Atlanta, Georgia; /www.nyx.net/~bgold/conchord/ Guests: Info: PO Box 16459, Atlanta, GA 30321-9998 Blair Learn May 24-27 BayCon, San Jose, California; Info: Nancy Freeman, Erwin Strauss Ph: 770-909-0115 http://www.dragoncon.org/ 11604 King’s Arrow CT P.O. Box 610427, San Jose, Ca. 95161-0427 [email protected] Guests: Steven R. Germantown, MD 20876 Ph: 408-450-1788 http://www.baycon.org/ Aug 29-Sep 2 ConJosé, San José, California; Info: Addlesee, Tony Amendola, Ben Armstrong, [email protected] Guests: Theresa Mather, Michael PO Box 61363, Sunnyvale CA 94088-1363 Website: Bella Morte, David Allen Brooks, Julie Caitlin or to [email protected]. Allow a Siladi http://www.conjose.org/ [email protected] Brown, Stan Bruns, R.J. Christensen, Hunter minimum of three months time between your Guests: Vernor Vinge, David Cherry, Bjo Trimble, Cressall, Sarah Douglas, Elonka Dunin, Emerald submission and the convention’s date. May 24-27 KublaCon, Oakland, California; John Trimble, Ferdinand Feghoot, Tad Willams Rose, Eddie Floyd, Bill Fogarty, Thomas E. Info: PO Box 170436, San Francisco, CA 94117 Fuller, Bob Giadrosich, dkg goldberg, Alex Grey, Thank you to everyone who’s contributed Ph: 877-626-2337 http://www.kublacon.com/ Colorado Cully Hamner, Tom Heintjes, Eva Hopkins, information to the list. Special thanks to the [email protected] Adam Hughes, Barry R. Hunter, Georges Jeanty, unusual suspects: Gary Ensey, Ray Brown, Jul 4-7 Duendecon, Denver, Colorado; Info: Andreas Katsulas, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Nancy David Kloempken, Chris Dunivan, Allyson Dyar Jun 7-9 2002: A Fan Odyssey, Culver City, 205 W. Strong Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082 http:/ Knight, Andy Lee, Brad Linaweaver, Joseph and Kurt Roithinger California; Info: 280 S. Oakland Ave #4, Pasadena, /quillnscroll.tripod.com/DuncanCon.html Michael Linsner, Steven S. Long, Gary Lucas, CA 91101 http://www.onholyground.net/ [email protected] James Lyle, Kent McCord, Billy Messina, T.W. 2002con.html [email protected] Guests: Miller, David Millians, James A. Moore, Phil Alabama Stan Kirsch, Elizabeth Gracen, Bruce A. Young, Jul 26-29 Mythcon, Boulder, Colorado; Info: Morris, David Naughton, Julia Nickson, Don Garett Maggart, Roberta Brown, Maureen 2435 South Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80210 Perrin, Ethan Phillips, William Alan Ritch, Jayne Jun 1-3 Mobicon, Mobile, Alabama; Info: Russell, Andrew Helm http://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon33.html Rogers, Teryl Rothery, Julius Schwartz, Josepha P.O. Box 161632 Mobile, AL 36616 http:// [email protected] Guests: Connie Willis, Sherman, Armin Shimerman, Dr. Kris Sperry, www.mobicon.org/ [email protected] Jun 28-30 PolyCon, San Luis Obispo, California; Alexei Kondratiev Brian Stelfreeze, Karl Story, Jenny Wallace, Guests: Virginia Hey, Jack Stauffer, Sharon Info: University Union Box 168, San Luis Jordan Weisman, Lisa Wilcox, Peter Williams, Green, Jonathan B. Thornton, Dawn Marie, Obispo, CA 93407 Ph: 805.756.7141 Box 5 http:/ Aug 2-4 XIII-Khan, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Timothy Zahn Todd Fischer, Linda Baker, Doug Chaffe, /polycon.punk.net/ [email protected] Info: 2926 Valarie Circle, Colorado Springs, Douglas Niles, Margaret Weis, Don Perrin, Jean CO, 80917 Ph: 719-597-5259 http:// Illinois Corbin, Lady Margali Benefi ts: Make A Wish Jun 29-30 Celebrity Autograph Collector's show, www.angelfire.com/scifi/xkhan/ Foundation Hollywood, California; Info: PO Box 5040, [email protected] Guests: Sarah Hoyt, May 18-19 Celebrity Autograph Collector's Spring Hill, Florida 34611 Ph: 352-683-5110 Jim Bainbridge show, Chicago, Illinois; Info: PO Box 5040, Jun 14-16 DeepSouthCon / FanHistoriCon, http://www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ Spring Hill, Florida 34611 Ph: 352-683-5110 Huntsville, Alabama; Info: PO Box 4857, [email protected] Florida http://www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com/ Huntsville, AL 35815-4857 Ph: 256-883-4493 [email protected] Guests: Soupy Sales, Carole http://www.con-stellation.org/dsc40/ Jul 4-7 Westercon - Conagerie, Los Angeles, May 24-26 Oasis, Orlando, Florida; Info: P.O. Mathews, Tom Lester, Hugh O'Brian [email protected] Guests: Allen Steele, California; Info: c/o SCIFI, Inc, P.O. Box 8442, Van Box 940992, Maitland, FL 32794 Ph: 407-263-5822 Connie Willis, Vincent Di Fate Nuys, CA 91409 http://www.westercon.org/ http://oasfis.org/oasis14.html [email protected] May 19-21 Anime Central, Rosemont, Illinois; 55/ [email protected] Guests: Harry Turtledove, Guests: Ben Bova, Mike Conrad, Michael Info: 1400 W. Devon Avenue, Suite 410, Arizona Beth Meacham, Ross Chamberlain, Robert Longcor, Jack Haldeman II, Barbara Delaplace, Chicago, IL 60660 http://www.acen.org/ Lichtman James P. Hogan, Jack McDevitt, Richard Lee [email protected] Guests: Brad Swaile, Melissa May 17-19 LepreCon, Phoenix, Arizona; Info: PO Byers, Charles Fontenay, Linda Evans, Diana Williamson, Crispin Freeman, Scott Frazier, Box 26665, Tempe, AZ 85285 Ph: 480-945-6890 Jul 4-7 Anime Expo, Long Beach, California; Info: Gallagher, Peter Telep, Adam-Troy Castro, Will Steve Bennett, Robert DeJesus, Bruce Lewis, http://www.leprecon.org/ [email protected] 530 Showers Drive, Suite 7 PMB 287, Mountain Ludwigsen, Matt DiPalma, Jean Pierre Targete, Amy Howard Wilson Guests: Monte M. Moore, Peter David, Jeff View, California 94040 Ph: 626-582-8200 http:// Ed Cox, John Stevens, Stan Morrison, Mary Bohnhoff, Maya Kaatherine Bohnhoff www.anime-expo.org/ Hanson-Roberts, Steve Parady, Ed Wysocki, Jun 7-9 DucKon, Schaumburg, Illinois; Info: Frank Dowler, Jeff Mitchell, Rick Wilber PO Box 4843, Wheaton, IL 60189 http:// Jul 26-28 Hexacon, Phoenix, Arizona; Info: PO Jul 19-21 Costume College, Van Nuys, California; www.duckon.org/ [email protected] Guests: Box 62613, Phoenix AZ 85082 Ph: 602-973-2341 Info: PO Box 3052, Santa Fe Springs, California Jul 19-21 Vulkon, Tampa, Florida; Info: PO Joan D. Vinge, J.D. "Illiad" Frazer, Dave Clement, http://www.casfs.org/hexacon/ 90670-3052 http://www.costumecollege.org/ Box 297122, Pembroke Pines FL 33029-7122 Tom Jeffers, Suzan Mianowski, Dr. Samuel [email protected] Guests: Edward F. Maeder Ph: 954-441-TREK http://www.vulkon.com/ Conway, Jim Frenkel, Nick Pollotta Benefits: [email protected] Guests: Jonathan Frakes, The Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Arkansas Aug 1-4 Comic-Con International, San Diego, Dominic Keating, Tony Amendola, Arne Starr, Children's Science Fiction Literature California; Info: P.O. Box 128458, San Diego, CA Julie Caitlin Brown May 17-19 Roc*Kon, Little Rock, Arkansas; 92112-8458 Ph: 1-800-266-4299. Website: http:/ Jun 21-23 Slanted Fedora, Chicago, Illinois; Info: 6115 West Markham, Suite 9H, Little /www.comic-con.org/ [email protected] Georgia Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, KS 66226 PAGE 40 THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 Ph: 913-441-9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ Friedman, Dave Galanter, Robert Greenberger, 816-822-2740 http://www.kcsciencefi ction.org/ Guests: Esther Friesner, Spider Robinson, Jeanne [email protected] Guests: Ricardo Montalban, Mark Kochte, Mojo, Keith Noll, Sean O'Brien, con33.htm [email protected] Guests: Connie Willis, Robinson, Joe Tucciarone, Yvonne Coats, Jane William Shatner, Mark Alaimo, Casey Biggs, Roberta Rogow, Massimo Stiavelli, Ray Villard, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, Laura Freas, Frank Lindskold, Victor Milan, Pati Nagle, Fred Jeffrey Combs, Richard Gordon, Jeremy Bulloch, Mark Voit, Dayton Ward, Howard Weinstein, Kelly Freas, Frank M. Robinson Benefi ts: Science Saberhagen, S.M. Stirling, Robert Vardeman, John Billingsley Joan Winston Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame Walter Jon Williams
Jul 12-14 G-Fest, Chicago, Illinois; Info: Box 3468, Jul 26-28 Otakon, Baltimore, Maryland; Info: 491 Jun 21-23 Conjuration, Columbia, Missouri; New York Steinbach, MB, Canada, R0A 2A0 http://www.g- Baltimore Pike #689, Springfi eld, PA 19064-3810 Info: PO Box 874, Columbia, MO 65205-0874 fan.com/ Ph: 610-291-5308 http://www.otakon.com/ http://conjuration.cjb.net/ Aug 17-18 Creation: Fangoria's Weekend of [email protected] [email protected] Guests: David Horrors, New York, New York; Info: 100 W. Indiana Weber, Keith Berdak, Dee Dreslough, Richard Broadway Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91210 Ph: Massachusetts A. Knaak, Jody Lynn Nye, Bill Fawcett Benefi ts: 818-409-0960 http://www.creationent.com/ Jul 5-7 InConJunction, Indianapolis, Indiana; Columbia Second Chance pet shelter [email protected] Guests: Bruce Campbell, Info: PO Box 68514, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0514 May 17-19 The Black Road, Marlborough, James Karen, Tom Savini, Steve Johnson, Gabe http://www.inconjunction.org/ Massachusetts; Info: 12 Dodge Street, Montana Bartalos, Betsy Baker, Ellen Sandweiss, Sarah [email protected] Guests: Richard Wynantskill, NY 12198 York, William Malone Hatch, Larry Bond, Slawek Wojtowicz, M.D., http://www.theblackroad.org/ May 24-26 MisCon, Missoula, Montana; Info: Musica Subterranea, Dr. James Farlow [email protected] P.O. Box 7721, Missoula MT. 59807 http:// North Carolina www.miscon.org/ [email protected] Guests: Jul 26-28 BotCon, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Info: Jun 7-9 Slanted Fedora, Boston, Massachusetts; Don Pedro Colley, Mark Ferrari, Heidi Hollis, May 24-26 Animazement, Durham, North PO Box 905, Kendallville IN 46755-0905 http:// Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, KS 66226 John Dalmas, Jim and Gail Glass, C.J. Cherryh, Carolina; Info: PO Box 1383, Cary, NC www.botcon.com/ [email protected] Guests: Ph: 913-441-9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ Fred Saberhagan 27512-1383 http://www.animazement.org/ Neil Kaplan, Peter Spellos, Richard Epcar, Tom [email protected] Guests: Ricardo Montalban, [email protected] Guests: Hiroyuki Wyner, Bob Forward William Shatner, Mark Alaimo, Casey Biggs, Nevada Kitakubo, Yasuo Yamaguchi, Koichi Tusnoda, Jeffrey Combs, Richard Gordon, Jeremy Bulloch, Scott Houle, Pamela Weidner, Hiroaki Sakurai Aug 16-18 ConGlomeration, Clarksville, Indiana; Garrett Wang, James Darren, JG Hertzler, Robert Aug 2-4 Creation, Las Vegas, Nevada; Info: 100 Info: P.O. Box 32095, Louisville, KY. 40232-2095 O'Reilly W. Broadway Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91210 Jun 1-2 ConCarolinas, Charlotte, North Carolina; http://members.iglou.com/shadowr/ Guests: Ph: 818-409-0960 http://www.creationent.com/ Info: PMB 2004, 401 Hawthorne Ln, Suite David Drake, Andy Offutt Jul 12-14 Readercon, Burlington, Massachusetts; [email protected] Guests: Leonard 110, Charlotte, NC 28204 Ph: 336-294-8041 Info: PO Box 38-1246, Cambridge MA 02238-1246 Nimoy, Kate Mulgrew, Colm Meaney, Majel http://www.secfi.org/concarolinas/ Iowa http://www.readercon.org/ [email protected] Roddenberry, George Takei, Walter Koenig, [email protected] Guests: Octavia E. Butler, Gwyneth Jones Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, Robbie Aug 23-25 AnimeIowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; McNeill, Roxann Dawson, Nana Visitor, Jun 14-16 HeroesCon, Charlotte, North Carolina; Info: PO Box 5303, Coralville IA 52241 http:// Michigan Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Terry Farrell, Info: PO Box 9181, Charlotte, NC 28299 Ph: www.animeiowa.com/ Guests: Stan Sakai Armin Shimerman, Grace Lee Whitney, Max 704-375-7463 http://www.heroesonline.com/ May 17-19 Motor City Comic Con, Novi, Grodenchik, Chase Masterson, Aaron Eisenberg, Convention/ Guests: Arthur Adams, Murphy Kentucky Michigan; Info: 19785 W. 12 Mile Rd, PMB #231, Lolita Fatjo, Anthony Montgomery, Dominick Anderson, Dan Brereton, Nick Cardy, Ron Southfi eld, MI 48076 Keating, John Billingsley, Linda Park, Brannon Garney, Butch Guice, Tony Harris, Irwin Hasen, May 17-19 Gamefest -- Louisville, Louisville, http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/ Braga Adam Hughes, Terry Moore, Kevin Nowlan, Kentucky; Info: PO Box 718, Antwerp, OH 45813 [email protected] Guests: Vaughn Carlos Pacheo, George Perez, Joe Quesada, Julius Ph: 877-977-4263 http:/ Armstrong, Julie Caitlin Brown, Jeremy Bullock, Sep 6-8 Slanted Fedora, Las Vegas, Nevada; Schwartz, Brian Stelfreeze, Roy Thomas, Tim /www.advantageconvention.com/ Ken Colley, Chase Masterson, Garrick Hagon, Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, KS 66226 Townsend, Charles Vess, Mike Wieringo [email protected] Glori Anne Gilbert, Hank Garrett, Angus Ph: 913-441-9405 http://www.sfedora.com/ McGinnus, David Naughton, John Provost, [email protected] Guests: William Shatner, Jun 20-23 Courts of Chaos Con, Raleigh, North May 26-28 Wonderfest, Louisville, Kentucky; Sonny Strait, Jerry Beck, Aaron Bordner, Will Mark Alaimo, Casey Biggs, Jeffrey Combs, Carolina; Info: 211 Russell Drive Wendell, NC Info: P.O. Box 5757, Louisville, KY 40255-0757 Conrad, Peter David, Guy Davis, Marshall Richard Gordon, Jeremy Bulloch, Garrett 27591 http://www.karakash.com/ccc/ Guests: http://www.wonderfest.com/ Guests: Joe Dillon, Louis Dominguez, Arnold Drake, Mike Wang, James Darren, JG Hertzler, Robert Erick Wujcik Dante, Kevin McCarthy, Ann Robinson, Rick Deodato, Miquel Insignares, Andy Lee, Joseph O'ReillyRicardo Montalban, William Shatner, Sternbach, Peter Woodward, Vincent Di Fate, Michael Lisner, Vince Locke, David Mack, Avery Brooks, Jolene Blalock, Connor Trinneer, Oct 4-6 Trinoc-con, Durham, North Carolina; Carol Bauman, Tom Weaver, Frank Dietz Mary Mitchell, Jason Moore, John Ostrander, Ron Perlman, Nicole DeBoer, Michael Dorn, Info: PO Box 10633, Raleigh, NC 27605-0633 Mike Pascale, Brian Pulido, David Quinn, Mark Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Andrew http://www.trinoc-con.org/ info@trinoc- Louisiana Schultz, William Stout, Ethan Van Scriver, Randy Robinson, Marina Sirtis, Garrett Wang, James con.org Guests: Lois McMaster Bujold, Dave Zimmerman Darren, Jerry Doyle, Mark Goddard, Richard Arneson, Fred Chappell, James Wappel Aug 9-11 Crescent City Con, Metairie, Gordon, JG Hertzler, Robert O'Reilly, Alexandra Louisiana; Info: PO Box 52622, New Orleans LA May 24-27 MediaWest*Con, Lansing, Michigan; Tydings Ohio 70150-2622 http://crescentcitycon.com/ccc/ Info: 200 E. Thomas St., Lansing MI 48906-4047 Guests: Virginia Hey http://members.aol.com/MdiaWstCon/ New Hampshire May 24-26 Marcon, Columbus, Ohio; Info: mwc.htm [email protected] P O Box 141414, Columbus, OH 43214 Maryland Jun 10-Jul 19 Odyssey, Manchester, New Ph: 614-470-5448 http://www.marcon.org/ May 31-Jun 2 STARFLEET Region 13 Summit, Hampshire; Info: 20 Levesque Lane, Mont [email protected] Guests: Dr Demento, David May 24-27 Balticon 36, Baltimore, Maryland; Sterling Heights, Michigan; Info: 49997 Vernon, NH 03057 http://www.nhc.edu/ Weber, James Wappel, Zander Nyrond, Eugene Info: P.O. Box 686, Baltimore MD 21203-0686 Downing Court, Shelby Twp, MI 48315 odyssey/ Guests: Charles de Lint, James Patrick Roddenberry Jr., Fyberdyne Laboratories, Ph: 410-563-2737 http://www.balticon.org/ http://www.region13.org/summit/ Kelly , Elizabeth Hand , R. A. Salvatore , Thomas Catherine Asaro, Stephen Pagel, Bruce Coville, [email protected] Guests: Phil Foglio, Kaja [email protected] F. Monteleone, Matthew Bialer Peter Woodward, David Winning, Richard Foglio, Mark Rogers, The Boogie Knights, Carol Hatch, Terri Baughman, Kenn i Baughman Salemi, Syne Mitchell Jun 28-30 ConTraption, Romulus, Michigan; Info: New Jersey PO Box 214055, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-4055 Jul 4-7 Origins, Columbus, Ohio; Info: 80 Garden Jun 7-9 Charm City Creepcon, Baltimore, http://www.contraption.org/ Jun 1-2 Creation, Secaucus, New Jersey; Info: 100 Center, Suite 16, Broomfi eld, CO 80020-1735 Ph: Maryland; Info: PO Box 2139, Glen Burnie, W. Broadway Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91210 303-635-2223 http://www.originsgames.com/ MD 21060-2139 http://www.creepcon.com/ Minnesota Ph: 818-409-0960 http://www.creationent.com/ [email protected] Guests: Andy Chambers, [email protected] Guests: Anthony S.Head, [email protected] Kenny Baker, John Kovalic, Carrie Dobro, James Virginia Hey, Kane Hodder, Muse Watson, Dave Jul 5-7 CONvergence, Bloomington, Minnesota; Ernest, Bill Blair Prowse, Ben Chapman, Bill Moseley, Warwick Info: 1437 Marshall Avenue, Suite 203, St. Jun 21-23 Contata, South Plainfi eld, New Jersey; Davis, Jerome Blake, Reggie Bannister, Debbie Paul, MN 55104 Ph: 651-647-3487 http:// Info: 73-12 35th Ave., Apt. D25, Jackson Heights, Oct 11-13 Context, Columbus, Ohio; Info: Rochon, Dick Durock, Brian Peck, Miguel Nunez www.convergence-con.org/ info@convergence- NY 11372 http://www.rishathra.com/contata/ PO Box 163391, Columbus, OH 43216 Ph: Jr., Linnea Quigley, Brian Thompson, Mike con.org Guests: Diane Duane, Peter Morwood, [email protected] Guests: Dandelion 614-889-0436 http://www.contextcon.com/ Quinn, Leonard Lies, Richard LeParmentier, Mark Altman, Robert Meyer Burnett, Nene Tina Wine, Solomon Davidoff, Steve Brinich, Andrew [email protected] David Hess, Cherie Currie, Andras Jones, Linda Thomas Eigel Harrison, Virgil, Brian Penikas, Remy Marks, Oklahoma Caroline Munro, Lou Ferrigno, Lisa Marie Scott Aug 2-4 Diversicon, St. Paul, Minnesota; Aug 24-25 Creation, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Info: Info: PO Box 8036, Lake Street Station 100 W. Broadway Suite 1200, Glendale, CA 91210 Jun 21-23 Trek Expo, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Info: Jul 12-14 Shore Leave 24, Hunt Valley, Maryland; Minneapolis, MN 55408 Ph: 763-213-1239 Ph: 818-409-0960 http://www.creationent.com/ 2130 South Sheridan, Tulda, OK 74129 Ph: Info: P.O. Box 6809, Towson, MD 21285-6809 http://www.sfminnesota.com/diversicon/ [email protected] 918-838-3388 http://www.starbase21ok.com/ Ph: 410-496-4456 http://www.shore-leave.com/ [email protected] Guests: Steven [email protected] [email protected] Guests: John Barnes, Tananarive Due New Mexico Billingsley, James Marsters, Richard Biggs, Julie Jul 19-21 Conestoga, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Info: Caitlin Brown, Dee Wallace Stone, Richard Herd, Missouri Aug 23-25 Bubonicon, Albuquerque, New 440 S. Gary Ave, Box 45, Tulsa, OK 74104 Ph: Spice Williams, Richard A. Searfoss, Kirk Borne, Mexico; Info: PO Box 37257, Albuquerque, 918-836-5463 http://www.sff.net/people/ Greg Cox, Ann C. Crispin, Peter David, Keith May 24-26 ConquesT, Kansas City, Missouri; Info: NM 87176 Ph: 505-266-8905 http:// sfreader/conestoga.htm Guests: Elizabeth Moon, R.A. DeCandido, Kevin Dilmore, Michael Jan P. O. Box 36212, Kansas City MO 64171-6212 Ph: bubonicon.home.att.net/ [email protected] Lee Martindale, Nene Thomas Benefi ts: Tulsa THE STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUE 110 – APRIL/MAY 2002 PAGE 41 Domestic Violence Intervention Service 77598 http://www.con-sortium.org/ info@con- Canada England sortium.org Guests: Timothy Zahn, Larry Pennsylvania Elmore, Tony Elam, Lee Martindale, Tony Elam Alberta May 18-19 Sci Fi Shows -- London Expo, London, England; Info: c/o Nelson House, 341 Lea Bridge Jul 12-14 Anthrocon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Aug 16-18 Armadillocon, Austin, Texas; Aug 9-11 Con-Version, Calgary, Alberta; Info: Road., Leyton., London, United Kingdom Ph: Info: PO Box 270, Devault, PA 19432-0270 http:// Info: Box 27277, Austin, TX 78755 Ph: PO Box 20098 Calgary Place RPO, Calgary, +44 20 8523 1074 http://www.scifi shows.com/ www.anthrocon.org/ [email protected] 512-477-2294 http://www.fact.org/dillo/ Alberta, T2P 4J2, CANADA http://www.con- info@scifi shows.com Guests: Anthony Daniels, Guests: Lissanne Norman, Heather Bruton [email protected] Guests: Martha version.org/ [email protected] Guests: Linda Blair, David Carradine, Teryl Rothery, Wells, Joe R. Lansdale, Robin Hobb George R.R. Martin, Robert J. Sawyer, James Cynthia Rothrock, Walter Koenig, Ethan Jul 26-28 Confl uence, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Alan Gardner, Geoffrey A. Landis, Lar deSouza Phillips Info: PO Box 3681, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-3681 Aug 23-25 Sci-Fi Expo & Toy Show, Plano, Ph: 412-344-0456 http://trfn.clpgh.org/parsec/ Texas; Info: PO Box 941111, Plano Tx 75094-1111 Manitoba Jun 8-9 Nocturnal, London, England; Info: confl u/ [email protected] Guests: Hal Ph: 972-578-0213 http://www.scifi expo.com/ PO Box 3870, Troon, Scotland, KA10 7PZ http:/ Clement, Illah Nourbakhsh, Renee Alper, Andrea scifi [email protected] May 17-19 Keycon, Winnipeg, Manitoba; /www.midgaard.demon.co.uk/nocturnal/ Dale, Ray Phoenix Info: PO Box 3178, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4E6, frmst1.htm [email protected] Guests: Utah CANADA http://keycon2002.tripod.com/ Anthony Stewart Head, Danny Strong, Robin Aug 23-24 Slanted Fedora, Philadelphia, [email protected] Guests: Pete Abrams, Sachs, George Hertzberg, Todd McIntosh, David Pennsylvania; Info: 4623 Aminda, Shawnee, KS May 18-20 CONDuit, Salt Lake City, Utah; Info: Charles de Lint DeLeon, Dayne Johnson, Chris Golden, Harry 66226 Ph: 913-441-9405 PO Box 11745, Salt Lake City UT 84147-0745 Groener http://www.sfedora.com/ [email protected] http://conduit.sfcon.org/CONduit/ Guests: Sep 24-29 Winnipeg International Writers Guests: Avery Brooks, Connor Trinneer Christopher Stasheff Festival, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Info: 624-100 Jul 12-14 Starfury, Heathrow, England; Info: 148A Arthur Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3, Queensway, Bayswater, London W2 6LY, United Rhode Island Virginia Canada Ph: 204-927-7323 Kingdom http://www.chariotsofwar.co.uk/ http://www.winnipegwords.com/ Guests: Hudson Leick, Melinda Clarke, Claire Jul 18-21 Necon, Bristol, Rhode Island; Info: Jun 14-16 Anime Mid-Atlantic, Richmond, [email protected] Stansfi eld, Tim Omundson 67 Birchland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Ph: Virginia; Info: PO Box 2636, Glen Allen, VA 516-326-6140 or 401-726-2003 http://www.para- 23060 http://www.animemidatlantic.com/ Ontario Aug 16-19 2002 - A Discworld Odyssey, net.com/~necon/ [email protected] Guests: [email protected] Guests: Carl Leicestershire, England; Info: PO Box 2002, Douglas Clegg, Graham Joyce, Christopher Macek, Austell Callwood, Steve Bennett, Doug May 24-26 Anime North, Toronto, Ontario; Romford, Essex RM7 7DQ, UK Ph: +44-(0)-709- Golden, Richard Sardinha, P.D. Cacek Smith, Scott Frazier, Nickey Froberg, Jason Info: c/o Dufferin Mail Postal Outlet, PO Box 226-4571 http://www.dwcon.org/ Waltrip, John Waltrip, Hazeman 24090, 900 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H [email protected] Guests: Terry Pratchett, Stephen South Carolina 4H6, Canada http://www.animenorth.org/ Briggs, Jack Cohen, Diane Duane, Graham Jul 5-7 CastleCon, Reston, Virginia; Info: [email protected] Guests: Keith Burgess, Higgins, Jay Hurst, Paul Kidby, Dave Langford, Jun 22-23 SpartaCon, Spartanburg, South 1607 Thomas Road, Friendly, Maryland 20744 Julie Davis, Ben Dunn, Fred Ladd, Amanda Win Peter Morwood, Bernard Pearson, Isobel Pearson, Carolina; Info: 2 Randolph St. Spartanburg,SC Ph: 301-292-5231 http://www.fantek.org/ Lee, Jason Lee, Scott McNeil, Mark Simmons, Stephen Player, Colin Smythe, Ian Stewart 29301 http://www.angelfi re.com/ [email protected] Sailor JAM-Boree, David Kaye, Diana Kou, Benefi ts: Orangutan Foundation rpg/spartacon/ [email protected] Benefits: Studio Ironcat, Steve Bennett, Doug Smith Shriner's Hospital Aug 2-4 The Gathering of the Gargoyles, Scotland Williamsburg, Virginia; Info: 19500 Monterey Jun 2-4 Con-Monality, Mississauga, Ontario; Tennessee Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44119-1507 http:// Info: P.O. 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