Sfi Welcomes the Livingston/Planthold Team!
SFI WELCOMES THE LIVINGSTON/PLANTHOLD TEAM!
STARFLEET congratulates Mandi Livingston and her team for winning the 2004 Election for Commander, STARFLEET, and gives a warm welcome to our new Executive Committee and 126 staff members! DEC 2004/ Left: Sunnie Planthold, our new Vice JAN 2005 Commander, and our new Chief of Operations, Commodore Jack “Towaway” Eaton, at Vulkon in Orlando, Florida - where they receive the good news via cell phone! (In this photo, she knows, but he doesn’t - yet!)
Photo submitted by Ralph Planthold
Additional Vulkon photos on p. 28 TWO SETS OF NEWLYWEDS: JOAN & RICARDO BRUCKMAN...
Last issue, we had one beautiful STARFLEET wedding... and this time, we have TWO to celebrate!
Right: The happy couple, Joan and Ricardo Bruckman of the USS Hathor , pause for a group photo with too many STARFLEET members to name here (including members of the CQ team)!
Photo submitted by Wade Olsen ...AND WENDY & JON LANE!
Left: On September 5, Jon Lane and Wendy Stanford became married on a large green lawn situated along the edge of the beautiful and scenic bay at the Newport Dunes Resort.
The audience included friends from the USS Angeles and STARFLEET members from both coasts.
Photo submitted by Gary Sandridge
Additional wedding photos on back cover
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Send Address Changes to: STARFLEET Communications Ready to energize! USS Angeles Crewmember Andrew Bundy prepares to beam the next group of VIP fans up to the Enterprise-D, at the Hollywood 8606 King George Rd. Entertainment Museum. Photo submitted by Jon Lane James “Jimmy” Doohan kept smiling on playing Scotty on “Star Trek.” a weekend that brought him tributes from fans, “Star Trek” actors and the fi rst man on JIMMY DOOHAN’S LAST CONVENTION While bittersweet as the last planned the moon. convention for Doohan, the event had its by CMDR Dave Mason•USS Angeles, R4 moments of good humor. At the banquet At a banquet Aug. 28 to raise funds that night, Wende kidded her husband for the Fisher’s Center for Alzheimer’s from William Shatner, who was among the “I love Jimmy Doohan,” Koenig said about being unable through the years to Research, Neil Armstrong said he wanted stars who came to salute Doohan. earlier in the weekend. He praised Doohan correct picture problems on the family’s his next command to be a starship. for his integrity and loyalty and noted TV set. Doohan, 84, has been diagnosed with Doohan insisted on not having a bigger “I commanded three different types of Parkinson’s disease, and he’s confi ned share than the other “Star Trek” actors in “Scotty can’t fi x anything!” she said. spacecraft fl ying as fast as 25,000 miles an to a wheelchair. As the fl ashes of the any royalties related to the show. hour. None of them had warp drive,” said photographers’ cameras continued, At the news conference Sunday, Wende Armstrong, who, like Scotty, is an engineer. his right hand shook, and Wende repeated Although Shatner and Nimoy, forever shared another memory. She recently “The Enterprise was 100,000 times faster questions to him because of his hearing. known as Capt. Kirk and Spock, didn’t played “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” one than anything I ever fl ew. Our craft did not When he spoke, he said just a few words appear on stage with him, they talked about of her favorite “Star Trek” movies, on their have the ability to leave the solar system. and spoke a little softer than the Doohan Doohan earlier on Sunday. Appearing on home VCR, and she and Doohan’s 4-year- It did not have a transporter to descend of previous conventions, but his voice stage with Shatner, Nimoy said he would old daughter, Sarah, became excited at onto a planet. It would have been far more remained steady and enthusiastic. He still never forget seeing Scotty standing in seeing her famous father on TV. effective and less traumatic if we could sounded like the “Trek” star fans have come the turbolift on “Star Trek II: The Wrath have beamed down (to the moon, rather to love. of Khan,” holding his nephew’s bloodied “She hadn’t seen much of him on TV. She than use the Lunar Excursion Module). body after an attack on the Enterprise. said, ‘That’s Daddy,’ and grabbed Jimmy,” The gleam never left his eyes. He Other memories played out on giant video Wende said. “When I get that command (of a obviously was enjoying the attention of the screens, as clips were shown of Scotty from starship), I want a chief engineering offi cer fans and the media. the original series and the movies. Fans in Cruz, one of Doohan’s daughters from like Montgomery Scott,” Armstrong said in the audience knew the lines well enough to his fi rst marriage, said he likes to watch his brief remarks. This summer he was diagnosed with say, “Captain, there be whales here!” from movies such as ‘The Pirates of Carribean.” Alzheimer’s, but in an earlier interview, his “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” and other Wende said they go to matinees during At a press conference Aug. 29 during son Chris said the disease, which is in its dialogue as they watched the clips. the week. James and Wende Doohan live the “Beam Me Up Scotty ... One Last Time” early stages, has so far only affected his in Redmond, Wash., just outside Seattle, convention, Doohan said he wants fans to short-term memory. Nimoy emphasized the convention’s point on property surrounded by trees and a keep up their enthusiasm. was to celebrate Doohan’s life, and Shatner pond. Recently a duck has adopted them, At the convention, Doohan appeared said he likes the fact that Doohan, who was following them into the house despite “It’s nice to look out over 15,000 and briefl y on stage Aug. 29 with “Star Trek” born in Vancouver, British Columbia, had Wende’s efforts to keep it out. 20,000 people in the audience,” Doohan actors Nichelle Nichols (Uhura), Walter created a character so loved by Americans. said as his wife, Wende, and children, Koenig (Chekov), George Takei (Sulu), Shatner also is a Canadian. At 10:30 a.m. Aug. 31, Doohan received Larkin Pritchard of Tacoma, Wash., Dierdre Majel Barrett Rodenberry (nurse Christine his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cruz of the San Francisco area and Chris Chapel) and Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman On Saturday, Doohan shook the hands of just outside the Hollywood Entertainment Doohan of Thousand Oaks sat next to Janice Rand) before nearly a thousand every fan he saw in a hall as a convention Museum, 7021 Hollywood Blvd. Already, him. A small group of photographers fans. He didn’t speak at that time, but heard volunteer pushed him in his wheelchair. efforts have begun to get a star for the last and reporters briefl y surrounded James praise from Nichols and others. Wende told As he sat at a table, a small group of fans original “Star Trek” actor who doesn’t have Doohan, forever known as Scotty, in a small the audience how much their love meant came up, not expecting an autograph or to one: Koenig. room at the Renaissance Hotel. Outside, to him. get a picture taken with him. They simply long lines of fans were getting autographs shook his hands and briefl y praised him for
The brand new U.S.S. Angeles table display was a big hit at the convention. “Scotty, I said ‘Beam me up!’ These fans are gonna kill me!” William Shatner Located right next to registration and just in front of the dealers room, we got appeared on stage with Leonard Nimoy and provided a hysterical 90 minutes a lot of foot traffi c and increased our club membership by over 10%. Members of stories, friendly jibes and jabs, and amusing reminiscences on Sunday of pictured from left to right: Jennifer Cole, Cliff Gardner, Candi Rosales, Jon the con. Lane, and Guy Thorpe. Photo by Jon Lane Photo by Jackie Bundy. In front: Jimmy Doohan in his last convention appearance in Hollywood, CA on August 29, 2004. Back row (l-to-r): Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, and astronaut Neil Armstrong. Photo by Jon Lane
Someone is out of uniform! Fleet Captain Jon Lane poses with Walter “Chekov” Koenig in the hallway of the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. Photo by Jon Pajion
Astronaut Neil Armstrong beams in! From left to right: Wende Doohan (Jimmy’s wife), Sarah Doohan (Jimmy’s four-year-old daughter), Dr. Neil Armstrong (the fi rst human to set foot on the moon’s surface), and Nichelle Nichols (Commander Uhura). Photo by Fleet Captain Jon Lane
Jimmy “Scotty” Doohan poses with the U.S.S. Angeles’ own Chief Engineer “Why are we here again?” Leonard “Spock” Nimoy and William “Kirk” Gary Sandridge (back right) and Steve Simon during the Saturday evening Shatner made a special appearance honoring Jimmy Doohan on Sunday of banquet in Jimmy’s honor. the con. Photo by Jon Lane Photo by Jon Lane
4 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ You step off the transporter platform and George, a staunch Democrat and vocal walk onto the bridge of the USS Enterprise political activist, made no secret that he NCC-1701-D, and there you see Captain USS ANGELES AT THE HOLLYWOOD was campaigning for Sen. John Kerry. Sulu — and the crew of the USS Angeles. As fan after fan sat down, George would Sounds kind of strange, but that’s what ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM ask, “Where are you from?” For every happened for about a hundred lucky By FCPT Jon Lane•USS Angeles, R4 answer, he would say something like, “Oh, “Star Trek” fans Aug. 30 at the Hollywood that’s an important state! The race is close Entertainment Museum. standing around and waiting to be in This little presentation takes only a there. Are you going to vote?” photographs with museum visitors, the couple of minutes, and then the guests are It was the Monday after the “Beam Me Angeles members take over for this part of invited to look around and take pictures. Those who said “no” were given quite Up, Scotty ... One Last Time” convention, the tour and provide engaging background The Angeles folks will happily offer to snap a lecture. And those who said they were and George “Sulu” Takei, and Angeles information about the exhibits. photos if the guests want their picture going to vote for President George W. Bush members welcomed “Star Trek” fans to the taken sitting in the captain’s chair or at his were given a different lecture. actual bridge set from “Star Trek: The Next The museum guests enjoy the following desk. And then the tourists are (usually Generation.” “Star Trek” experience when they reach this reluctantly) led to the next room, and the Even so, George Takei kept his political part of the tour. First, they enter a room Angeles crew sets up for the next group campaigning friendly and courteous. And For the past few months, the Angeles that turns into the Enterprise transporter, of visitors. Typically, the Angeles members even if a fan was sticking with Bush, George crew has worked as volunteers manning and doors are opened to reveal an Angeles switch off, so everyone gets a chance to sit Takei would say, “Well, just so long as you the Enterprise bridge set, one of several crewmember who has just “beamed” them in the captain’s chair or be the one to beam vote. It’s your most important responsibility exhibits featured at the museum. (Another up. He or she motions the group to the left, in the tourists. as a citizen of this great country of ours.” exhibit, the bar set from “Cheers,” is located where a second crewmember, seated in the in the next room, along with hundreds of captain’s chair, welcomes them aboard the Because of our volunteer work with the Gary kept the fan line moving at a costumes, props, and equipment from the USS Enterprise, providing a little history museum, we were asked to man the bridge rapid pace, despite George’s tendency to rich history of Hollywood.) about the “Star Trek” television and movie once again on Aug. 30 when VIP fans from fi libuster, and he made sure that all the series. the “Beam Me Up Scotty...One Last Time” fans (probably at least a hundred) got their In addition to the captain and fi rst offi cer’s convention were given a special tour of the chance to take a photo. Gary also made chairs and Worf’s horseshoe-shaped Another crewmember then directs the museum. sure that George left in time for the funeral. security station, the “Star Trek” exhibit guests’ attention to the horseshoe-shaped includes the cut-away side view of the security panel, pointing out some secrets This tour included a photo op with George The museum folks were extremely happy starship Enterprise from the engineering hidden among the computer readouts and Takei, who had been asked to stand in for with how well and smoothly everything went, set of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” the buttons on the console. Jimmy Doohan (a little worn down after the and we dozen-or-so Angeles members had fi sh tank from Capt. Picard’s Ready Room, con) and take photos with the fans for an the time of our lives. Afterward, we walked a transporter control console, a Bajoran The designers hid the names of cast and hour or so. George was his usual wonderful to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and took a prayer altar and even an original Borg crew members on the panels. For example, and jovial self, despite needing to attend group shot sitting around the hand and foot costume. “BR SPI” meant Brent Spiner. the funeral of a friend after his museum prints of the original “Star Trek” cast. appearance. But you’d never know he was These set pieces and props are on loan Finally, a crewmember stationed at the anything other than delighted to be with all The Angeles is continuing to volunteer to the museum from Paramount Pictures, Engineering panel points out some other of the fans. He sat in the captain’s chair each month at the Hollywood Entertainment and all are completely authentic. inside jokes, such as the location of the while a seemingly endless line of fans Museum. A small group beamed there Enterprise’s bathrooms, the captain’s waited to take their photos with George again Sept. 18. Gary is working closely Playing continuously on “viewscreen” Porsche in the hangar bay and the hamster as the Angeles crew stood behind the with the museum directors to bring more are short video clips from the original “Star in an exercise wheel who powers the warp security panel and provided a nice Trekkish set items and props from the closets and Trek,” “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered engines. All of these are tiny graphics background. storerooms of Paramount into the museum. Country” and “Star Trek: TNG.” amusingly inserted into the display by In the coming months, we will be helping scenic designer Michael Okuda and the Along the way, Grace Lee Whitney the museum folks fi gure out with Paramount Once a month, Angeles crew members “Star Trek” art department. (Yeoman Janice Rand from the original what the best items would be to expand the volunteer their time on a Saturday or “Star Trek” series) also stopped by, and exhibit and make it even better. Sunday to come in costume and guide Then, dressed as Klingons, members both she and (later on) George posed with visitors around the “Star Trek” exhibit. Cary Scherer or Max Cervantes guide the the Angeles crew in between groups of VIP So the next time you’re in Hollywood, Initially, the idea was just to add a little human visitors through a series of masks fans. George talked to us and the fans the check out the museum tour at the Hollywood “atmosphere” to the otherwise quiet exhibit, representing “Star Trek” aliens. The work entire time ... mostly about the upcoming Entertainment Museum. You might just run but our Chief Engineer, Gary Sandridge, was done by “Star Trek” makeup guru presidential election. into the crew of the USS Angeles. had an even better idea. Instead of just Michael Westmore and his staff.
George “Sulu” Takei takes a moment to pose with the assembled U.S.S. “I could get used to this.” Angeles member Max Cervantes, dressed as an Angeles crewmembers on the original bridge set from “Star Trek: The Next original series Klingon, gets comfortable behind Captain Picard’s desk in the Generation” at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. “Star Trek” exhibit at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum.
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 5 INSPIRED TO MAKE COLORADO SFI MEMBER GOES BALD “TREKKIES 2”: LTCMDR Monika Reinholz•USS Commonwealth, R1 A REVIEW OF THE COMMON FAN A DIFFERENCE Monika Reinholz, member since 2002, prestigious children’s oncology research LTCMDR Jan Sleigh•USS New Hope, R2 went the extra mile on March 19, 2004. She and treatment centers.” The location By LTC Tracy Lilly joined over 200 other people in Colorado in Colorado Springs, 32Bleu, for this Shuttle Dark Star, Region 1 The members of the USS New Hope Springs getting their hair shaved for cancer international event, raised $38,733.82 as were motivated by the community research. The event was St. Baldrick’s, of this writing. Colorado Springs is only one In 1996, Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar, service work being done by members which is a head shaving event to benefi t of 163 US locations that got involved this ST:TNG) and fi lmmaker Roger Nygard of the Gulf Quadrant of Region 2 after CureSearch. “The National Childhood year. Locations abroad included one each set out across the United States shooting reading their article in Communiqué Cancer Foundation (NCCF) and the in Bermuda, France, and Ireland and two footage of Star Trek conventions and 123. Many will remember that they Children’s Oncology Group (COG) have in Canada. events and interviewing various actors, were involved in four Relays For Life adopted the name CureSearch as an crew, and dozens of fans. They used this (three in one weekend). Being thus umbrella brand uniting both organizations There are many ways to become footage to create “Trekkies”, an often- inspired to get off our posteriors and in their singular purpose to cure childhood involved; sign up to be shaved, sponsor hilarious documentary about the Star get out into our community to make a cancer. a shavee or a local event, or volunteer Trek universe and the devout fans who difference, we came upon an event in at a local event. Those still interested inhabit it. It includes the afore-mentioned footage and interviews, as well as which we could help wheel chair bound Through CureSearch, we are able to can still get involved by visiting http:// special segments refl ected on individual people raise money for their nonprofi t demonstrate the strong connection between www.stbaldricks.org/default.asp. Also, you fans such as Barbara Adams, who wore organization. The organization is the two organizations and clearly articulate can still sponsor me, if you wish, by clicking her Starfl eet uniform to the Whitewater called Rolling Across Alabama (RAA), our shared mission to our donors, families, on SPONSOR A SHAVEE, then entering trial as a juror in 1996; Gabriel Koerner, a and seeks to bring equipment and corporate sponsors and the general public. my name in the SEARCH area. fourteen-year-old wunderkind engrossed technologies into the lives of the NCCF and COG have long maintained with ST; and Daryl Frazetti, who would disabled. Their founder, Dennis Tomlin, separate identities but a close partnership, I’m glad I got involved in this truly set out to organize a Turkey Shoot to dress up his cat in medical scrubs (they the former conducting fundraising and wonderful cause and can’t wait to be raise money to make disabled people are big DeForest Kelley fans) and go to disseminating information on behalf of the involved again next year. in the area more independent in their ST conventions. “Trekkies” also debates latter, which maintains the nation’s most own homes. You can visit the RAA a certain question: Are you a Trekkie or website at rollingacrossalabama.org. Trekker?
The Turkey Shoot (no turkeys were Now Crosby and Nygard are at it harmed in this event!) took place on again, this time going global in their Saturday, October 9, in a rural area salute to Trekkies/Trekkers in “Trekkies outside of Wetumpka, Alabama. 2”. It revolves around the same subject Members of the USS New Hope as “Trekkies”, but putting more emphasis volunteered their time early in the on Star Trek fans in countries such as morning on that Saturday to help Germany, England, France, Italy, Serbia, make the event a success. Our CO, Brazil, and Australia. The good ol’ USA Capt. Nancy O’Shields, a licensed was not forgotten, though, as footage was paramedic, handled fi rst aid for the shot and fans interviewed at conventions event. The acting 1st Offi cer, Lt. Cmdr. in Sacramento, Bakersfi eld, Los Angeles, Jan Sleigh, took care of the registration Las Vegas, Little Rock, Minneapolis, and desk. Our Stellar Cartographer, Wanda Baltimore. (Our very own Dennis Rayburn Austin, was our STARFLEET emissary and Beryl Washington were in Baltimore and ambassador of good will and, last at the time and have appearances in but not least, our ship’s cook, Doug the movie.) Also, there are updates on Sleigh, set up and ran the shooting Adams, Koerner, and Frazetti, and more range. We were also able to do a little interviews with various ST personalities such as Nana Visitor, Cirroc Lofton, recruiting for our STARFLEET chapter Ethan Phillips, John Billingsley, Dominic while we worked. Keating, Connor Trineer, Brannon Braga, and IC ’05 scheduled guests Vaughn The event went well, especially Armstrong, Richard Herd, and Casey considering it was RAA’s fi rst event of Before the shave... Biggs. This time, the big debate covers this kind. Everyone had a good time. the extreme fan and two questions are Thankfully, we had only two people in raised: How far is too far? Did “Trekkies” need of Capt. O’Shields’ ministrations, do ST fans justice, or did it make us and both injuries were minor. And we look like a bunch of big freakin’ geeks? didn’t stop there. The very next week, “Trekkies 2” is now available on video on a Friday afternoon, we worked and DVD. It is diffi cult to fi nd at most again, this time at the Autauga County stores, so your best bet would be to buy Humane Shelter (ACHS). The ACHS it online. (Tip: I got a “Trekkies”/”Trekkies is only one year old and is very short 2” DVD set for $26.95 at Amazon.com.) on funds and personnel. We went to the Shelter Director, Xanthea Kennedy, And now, a chance for you, the and offered to do a project for them. members, to speak up. Ask yourselves She told us that the front garden hadn’t the following: received any attention since the shelter 1.Do you prefer “Trekkie” or “Trekker”? opened a year ago. So we took on the 2.Is there, in your opinion, a fi ne line task of cleaning up the garden and between normal and extreme? getting it ready for winter. 3. What is the most extreme thing you’ve done as a fan? We enjoyed being able to help both groups and are looking forward to Answer any or all of these questions helping them again in some of their and e-mail your responses to other projects. Thanks Gulf Quadrant [email protected]. Deadline is chapters for getting us started! January 20, and we’ll print some of See our photos in the center proto the best responses. Until next issue, gallery!! ...and after! however you do it, keep on trekking!
6 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ TUVOK DOES ASTRONOMY WITH THE JON LANE GETS MARRIED By CMDR Dave Mason•USS Angeles, R4 USS ANGELES Fleet Captain Jon Lane cried a little at his 20 years in STARFLEET. The sides of the own wedding. cake featured messages written in Klingon, By ENS Steve Simon•USS Angeles, R4 Vulcan, Ferengi, Romulan, Cardassian, Standing on a gazebo under a hot sun, Bajoran, and just for the heck of it, Hebrew. Tim Russ, aka Tuvok from “Voyager,” Russ then provided education on Jon and his bride, Wendy Stanford, never Translations were provided, including the led Angeles members on a real trek to types of telescopes and their use, stopped smiling as they exchanged vows Ferengi, “You humans still owe us for this they had written before a large gathering the stars Sept. 12. including several methods to locate cake” and Cardassian, “Hey, why weren’t of families and friends. They “cheated” and Polaris (the North Star), which is we invited to this wedding?” Wendy’s cake kissed before the end of the ceremony. (It’ll was triple-layered with strawberry fi lling. It Russ, an avid astronomer, brought needed to get one’s bearings for be our secret.) They smiled and laughed was colored lavender (one of the wedding several telescopes, which he set up stargazing. for us in the back yard of the home of and seemed very relaxed. At one moment, colors), and white fi shes swam around Jon cried a little, then grinned. the edges of it. Fleet Capt. Janice Willcocks’ parents’. He also gave us some tips on He pointed out sights in the heavens where some of the best places are to A few hours later, under the cooler night Later during the reception, held next to above us. stargaze in L.A. (celestial sightings, not sky, Jon, who had secretly taken guitar the wedding area, the wedding party was the Hollywood kind). We talked about lessons in the weeks leading up to the introduced over the majestic music from Janice, our commander, arranged for a possible future away trip to some of wedding, sat on a stage and surprised the “awards ceremony march” that ended Russ to appear as a surprise special them if anyone is interested. Wendy with a serenade of the John Denver the fi rst “Star Wars” movie, “Episode IV: A guest at the party, held high above the song “Follow Me”. She looked up at him with New Hope.” city. Russ amazed us at his star-fi nding eyes full of love. abilities and very quickly found us At that point, Angeles member Ariel Vitali, The evening was full of food, great several star clusters, star fi elds and Romance, surprises, some chuckles, who came with girlfriend Terry Bingham all company, and a special surprise a nebula to observe. I have been at more live music, and a defi nite “Star Trek” the way from Irving, Texas, for the wedding, birthday celebration honoring Janice, several stargazing events staffed by presence -- right down to the groom’s cake growled like Chewbacca, completing the re- Gil Brumana and one of our new “professionals,” but none of them could -- made this Labor Day weekend wedding enactment of the “Star Wars” scene. There’s members, Emily Carlson, organized by compare to Russ. He was incredible one not to be forgotten. a little wookie inside of all of us. newly married Jon Lane. It was Emily’s and found obscure objects quickly by fi rst birthday; until this year, she had sight, and was so informative about “Mazel Tov!” the crowd yelled after Jon And as Jon perspired in the late-summer been in a religion that didn’t celebrate each one. performed the traditional Jewish wedding heat, attempting to be a good host with an birthdays. In honor of her celebration, ritual of stepping on a glass. opening wedding toast, our chief engineer, the Angeles gave her presents related Everyone had a great time, and the Gary Sandridge, walked up to the center of to being No. 1, such as a Pepsi One and event went late into the evening. On September 5, Jon and Wendy the dance fl oor and padded Jon’s forehead a Will Riker action fi gure. became married on a large green lawn and face with a napkin. The day was very After stargazing, Russ posed situated along the edge of the beautiful and hot, and Jon had remained dressed in a full The highlight of the evening was for pictures with the group before scenic bay at the Newport Dunes Resort. tuxedo. the arrival of Tim Russ. In addition to departing. It was a great event, and One of Jon and Wendy’s close friends, the “Voyager” star’s telescopes, Gary very surreal. As Tim’s voice and William Scott, offi ciated. And the audience Gary attended the wedding with his included friends from the USS Angeles and Sandridge and I brought our own appearance is so close to his character, boyfriend, Steve Simon, and other Angeles STARFLEET members from both coasts, members joining in the festivities were telescope as well, but the electronic I found myself drifting into thoughts of including STARFLEET Vice Commander Commanding Offi cer Janice Willcocks, First guidance system broke down. As Russ being at Starfl eet Academy, listening and longtime friend of Jon, Mark Anbinder. Offi cer Jennifer Cole, Ship’s Counselor said, “The more extra gadgets, the and learning about the stars from a Katie Moss and her husband Scott, and more to break down.” true Vulcan. The fi rst thing that greeted guests at the myself. Lisa Mueller, a friend of Jon’s and of wedding was giant photos of Jon Lane and other Angeles members, fl ew out from Long Wendy Stanford from their early teenage Island, New York for the wedding and for the years, a surprise supplied secretly by “Beam Me Up, Scotty ... One Last Time” Wendy’s and Jon’s parents. A 15-year-old convention, which she helped to organize. Jon wore a “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” Admiral Alex Rosenzweig from New Jersey admiral’s uniform proudly in the poster, completed the list of “East Coast” Trekkers while a 13-year-old Wendy appeared in an in attendance. elaborate white dress. Above the photos on the poster were written the words “I have The wedding day was a time for family, been and ever shall be your friend.” friends and strong sentiment, and it was a time for humor. Jon’s brother David Lane, Later that afternoon, a small band the best man, gave a toast that told a played the wedding processional -- Jerry lot about Jon, and we all good-naturedly Goldsmith’s theme music from the fi rst “Star laughed along with the groom. Jon and Trek” movie and “The Next Generation.” Wendy also presented a slideshow of Although Wendy isn’t nearly as much of a photos from throughout their lives. And most “Star Trek” fan as her new husband, she of those attending got up and danced as the wanted the wedding to include some “Star wedding band played for several hours. Trek” fl ourishes to honor Jon’s love of the Wendy showed her joy as she danced with show. So when an opportunity presented most of us. And even though there was a itself near the end of the ceremony, several professional photographer in attendance, of us held up our hands in a Vulcan salute every so often we would see Jon with his to the couple. own camera taking photos at the reception.
It was Jon’s chocolate groom’s cake that Jon and Wendy Lane recently left for Tim Russ joined the crew of the Angeles for a night of star gazing in Palos really stood out, though. One of two cakes their honeymoon in Italy. We extend our Verdes. Pictured clockwise from upper left: Gloria Rodriguez, Candi Rosales, featured, the other was a more traditional congratulations, our best wishes and, Gary Sandridge, Tim “Tuvok” Russ, Jennifer Cole, Michael Hoff, Steve Simon, wedding cake, but Jon had designed most of all, our love to them. Live long and Dave Mason, Jon Lane, Tim’s daughter Madison (who adopted Jon for the his own special tribute to “Star Trek” and prosper! night), Goldie Frankel, Goldie’s son Barak, and Janice Willcocks. his STARFLEET career. The top of the Photo supplied by Gary Sandridge cake featured 3-D images of six different See the photo gallery on the back starships, all of which he had either served cover of the CQ! on or been closely involved with during his STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 7 motorcycle and concentrate more on the band, I’ll be around.
It has been an honor to serve each of you. Take care and keep looking towards the future!
Greetings STARFLEET! Executive Committee, the Admiralty Board Special thanks to my cohort in crime, and their respective staffs, have become my constant source for ideas, feedback Welcome to CQ #126. If my calculations synonymous with hard work and dedication and mischief, the king of my cronies: Greg are correct, this is my 29th consecutive to this cause. I feel that these last two years Trotter. It’s been a wild ride, my friend! I SO LONG & THANX article in the CQ since the year 2000. After with this team have been no exception. look forward to sharing the balcony with a year as Promotions Director and 4 years Starting with the addition of our treasurer you
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FROM THE NEW COMMANDER, STARFLEET IC 2007 BIDS AND HELLO! Mandi Livingston•Incoming Commander, STARFLEET SGM Scott Grant •Incoming Chief of Staff, Commander, STARFLEET
Fellow members of STARFLEET: the work and effort of all of us, no Greetings from the offi ce of Committee. The EC will discuss the matter what side we were on in this the incoming Chief of Staff to the pros and cons of each, giving me any There are absolutely no words in our election, to accomplish this. For this Commander, STARFLEET. I’m excited questions the EC wishes asked of the known language to properly express to work, we must all put aside our about stepping into this job, although bidders. the feelings in my heart right now. political differences and become one I’ve got a very tough act to follow. My It has been my dream since joining great “Team STARFLEET,” working thanks to Mandi Livingston for giving After a suitable amount of time STARFLEET to one day serve as Fleet for the collective good. I know this me this opportunity to serve her and (ranging from 2-4 weeks), the EC Admiral and to have it actually come to organization and its great membership the new administration. votes for IC 2007. Once the EC makes pass has brought joy beyond belief to body can do this. Let us begin our Year a decision, the CS will contact the my heart. of Fellowship today. Now to business: Bids for the 2007 bidding committees. Only the bid International Conference (IC) are due committees will know who has won IC Before I say anything else, I want to Now the election is over and the to the Chief of Staff, Commander 2007; the formal announcement won’t congratulate FAdm Les Rickard and all true work begins. I close by asking STARFLEET, by February 15, 2005. be made until IC 2005 in San Antonio, of Team Fleet First for a good, clean, everyone to keep us in your thoughts Bidding guidelines are available TX, Jun 30th – July 3rd, 2005 (http: hard fought campaign. I know losing and prayers as we work with FAdm from the STARFLEET Website (http: //www.ic2005.org/). is disappointing, especially in a close Mike Malotte’s administration to ensure //www.sfi .org) documents page or election, but I want to thank them for a smooth transition, and where we can directly from myself, or my deputy Please direct your bid questions or taking the time and having the courage hit the ground running working for Dennis Rayburn, via e-mail. The the bids themselves to me at: to offer themselves as candidates and our true boss, YOU, the members of bidding guidelines are in PDF format, Scott Grant for the issues they raised during the STARFLEET. so you’ll want a copy of Acrobat 116 Burgin Rd. campaign. Reader available to read them. Bennington, NH 09442 Again, from the bottom of our hearts, [email protected] You, the members of STARFLEET, our thanks to each of you. Committees may submit their have chosen to entrust this bids in hard copy, text, PDF, or word or to my deputy: organization that we all love into the On behalf of the Livingston/Planthold processing format. We would prefer to Dennis Rayburn care of our team and on behalf of all of team, receive the bids in either text or word 121 South McDonald St. us, we will always be grateful to you for processing format for us to PDF, but Puryear, TN 38251 that trust and will work to give you an VAdm Mandi Livingston we will work with the committee if the [email protected] administration worthy of it. Commander STARFLEET-Elect submission format is a problem. 102 Washington Drive I look forward to hearing from the However, this will not just be our Ladson, SC 29456 Once the bids are received and committees and working with you in team doing this. For STARFLEET to [email protected] put into PDF format, then I will be this important process! continue to excel, it is going to take making them available to the Executive
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 9 of this summer or fall’s weddings. I think a wedding with a gathering of friends united by Gene Roddenberry’s vision is a perfect example of what represents the Roddenberry Spirit! I may submit one of my digital photos, as well. Remember, you can participate even if you don’t get one of their disposable cameras.
Closing Credits In addition to the oft-opinionated Mr. Five years in review Over the last several years, I’ve seen of dollars stolen. We’ve had several Cohen, I’d like to thank some of the people The Malotte-Anbinder Administration is a number of my friends become EC Communiqué editors the last several years, who’ve helped out as part of my staff over in its fi nal weeks, and we’re working on members, and a number of EC members each building upon the efforts of the one the last few years. I’m sure I’m forgetting transitioning to the Livingston-Planthold become my friends. I’ve worked with many before. I’ve racked up tens of thousands of some, and for that, I’d like to apologize Administration as I write these words. The dozens of fellow STARFLEET members on frequent fl yer miles on my way to and from in advance. But my thanks go out to Executive Committee, and Mike’s and my various projects, conferences and other Fleet events and weddings, and even spent Josephine Acton, Sandy Berenberg, J.C. able and unsung chiefs of staff, Allyson M. events, and committees, and met hundreds some of those miles on more ‘Fleet travel. Cohen, Matt Copple, Ed DiRuggiero, Rick W. “Why didn’t you tell me about TiVo years of you between chapter events, regional Driver, Mike Dugas, Allyson Dyar, Chris ago?” Dyar and J.C. “My other car is a summits and conferences and parties, and The Roddenberry Spirit Esquibel, Pamela Fernsler, Lisa Fogelman, teddy bear” Cohen, are working to wrap up International Conferences. Soon after I wrote my last column, which Susan Fugate, Dino Gravato, Claire old business in our respective departments focused on the Roddenberry Productions Halber, Dixie Halber, Jeffery Higdon, Wade and get physical records and materials, info The STARFLEET Family project to assemble photos representing Hoover, Trey Isquith, Blair Learn, Mandi and documentation, and assorted pearls of Meantime, I’ve been present in person or fans’ interpretations of Gene Roddenberry’s Livingston, Sal Lizard, Dave McCabe, Brett wisdom transferred to our counterparts. in spirit as quite a few of you have gotten legacy, I was pleasantly surprised to receive Morrow, Aaron Murphy, Angel Nehl, Wade married, and, I’m sorry to say, witnessed a package from them in the mail. It was one Olson, Troy Pharis, Kurt Roithinger, Jesse J.C. has been an enormous help to as several marriages have ended. That so of their disposable cameras, along with the Smith, Teri Smith, Leslie Surgento, Gerry me, and the last couple of years with him many of you have invited me to attend your usual form letter describing the project, but Sylvester, Terri Sylvester, Greg Trotter, serving as my chief of staff have given an weddings, or even to take part, means a lot it also included a brief, handwritten note Chris Wallace, Gerri Wampler, Don Willits, offi cial title to an arrangement I’ve enjoyed to me. I’ve even got a couple to look forward from Eugene Roddenberry, Jr. I’d spoken and Kyle Wolf. There are lots more folks for about a decade. He’s great for bouncing to already in 2005! (But eight weddings in with his colleagues on the phone, not who’ve held positions under them, not to ideas off of, points out issues I need to 2004 were too many. Don’t all get married him, but he appreciated my efforts to help mention the many unsung spouses and be aware of, and even once in a while next year, please.) spread the word, and wanted to say so. other family members who’ve chipped in. reminds me of stuff I need to do. He started All of these folks, and the others who’ve out doing that as a young USS Accord Recruiting guru Bob Vosseller is fond of I’ve already used the camera and passed helped with occasional projects, deserve a member, reminding me to fi le my chapter talking about “recruiting the old fashioned it along to a fellow Star Trek fan, just as the round of applause. MSR with Ops and R7 HQ, and has held way,” and quite a few of you have taken Roddenberry Productions folks asked, and many roles since. this to heart. Some of my favorite kids are I’ll be interested to see the book when it STARFLEET kids, including Accord’s own comes out. I’ve been serving on the Executive Anna Adinolfi , who’s approaching two like Committee for almost fi ve years, fi lling out a speeding freight train; Kyla Wolf, whom I What’s too bad is that I didn’t have the the rest of Teri Smith’s term as Chief of fi rst met when she was just days old; Kevin camera already when traveling to any Computer Operations under Mike Smith’s Smith, who let me stay at his house when administration, then serving my own he was two weeks old; and former First term as CompOps Chief for Les Rickard, Toddler Zachary Rickard, whom I’ve been and now wrapping up two years as Vice lucky enough to see every few months as Commander, STARFLEET working with he’s grown. Mike Malotte. It’s been about seventeen years since I joined STARFLEET (on We’ve all spent time in sushi restaurants, Thanksgiving weekend), a little over seven hotel pools, wedding showers, and parking years since the 1997 IC got me hooked on lots. We’ve invaded countless hot tubs, activity beyond the local scene, and a little breakfast buffets, and random stairwells. over six years since I dived into CompOps I’ve seen hundreds of dollars raised to headfi rst. help a Fleet family in need, and hundreds
Zachary Rickard with a fellow attendee, Mr. Kringle, at the 2002 R7 MHA with Kyla Wolf. Holiday Party. Photo by Mark H. Anbinder Photo by Mark H. Anbinder
10 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STARFLEET FLAG PROMOTIONS By Colonel Deborah Malotte • STARFLEET Director of Promotions
Hello from the Offi ce of Promotions! Here are those who have been promoted since the last CQ - Congrats to all the recipients!:
Captain / Colonel Fleet Captain / Brigadier Commodore / Rear Admiral John Reavis Emily Vosseller Joe Kancel Mary Francen Brigadier General Tammy Willcox Gregory Casper Ken Dohn Gary Telecsan Singleton Angel Avery Scott Maynard Tom Moore Donna Monaghan David Singleton Pat Stewart Ed Seaman Ellen Majika Lauren Milan Jerry T. Martin Melissa Larkin Diane Kruse Brian Schreur
PROMOTION NOMINATION TIPS EC/AB NEWS Colonel Deborah A. Malotte•STARFLEET Director of Promotions By Admiral Allyson M. W. Dyar Here are some helpful tips when as “Big Tater Tot Billy” instead of William, HOW she/he promotes STARFLEET, Chief of Staff to nominating someone for promotion. please use his proper name. Otherwise, etc. ONLY include details of contributions he may be disappointed with his new the nominee has made since her/his last the Commander, Promotions are denied for two primary promotion certifi cate. promotion. The EC only wants information reasons: failure to meet minimum Time in about the nominee’s contributions since the STARFLEET Grade (TIG) or insuffi cient information. Double-check everything last promotion. Double-check all addresses, names, I’m fi lling in for Rear Admiral J.C. Minimum TIG scale, numbers, and proofread the Nominee Endorsements Cohen, Chief of Staff to the Vice- effective January 1, 2003: Qualifi cations. Enlist the help of the nominee’s CO, XO, Commander, STARFLEET while or others who may know about some of his computer is indisposed. Captain/Colonel Give your contact information the nominee’s contributions. Ask others to 24 months Time in Fleet Make sure you supply a phone number send an e-mail to me at promotions@sfi .org With the Commander, and/or e-mail address for yourself in case including specifi c detailed reasons why the STARFLEET election in full swing, Fleet Captain/Brigadier the EC needs to reach you regarding your nominee deserves this promotion. I will it was very quiet on the EC/AB 18 months Time in Previous Rank Nomination. This can save weeks or more add these as endorsements to the original list from 25 September to 25 of time. promotion request. November. Commodore/Brigadier General 21 months Time in Previous Rank Fill out the Nominee Qualifi cation Nominee and Nominator must be Amongst those few items section different individuals discussed was the disposition of Rear Admiral/Major General The most common reason a promotion Nominating yourself is not allowed for any the USS Britannia in Region 9. 24 months Time in Previous Rank is denied by the Executive Committee is reason. Occasionally a member will submit insuffi cient information in the promotion a self-nomination. These are promptly Regional Coordinator, Region Vice Admiral/Lieutenant General request. The Nominee Qualifi cation returned to the member and not accepted 11, Admiral Jennifer Yates bade 30 months Time in Previous Rank section requires you to document, in your as a valid promotion request. goodbye to her own chapter, the own words, why you believe this nominee USS Southern Cross, thereby Admiral/General deserves the promotion at this time. Brief note on procedures ending 23 years of faithful service 36 months Time in Previous Rank Be specifi c, and comment about each Promotion requests for Captain/Colonel to STARFLEET. contribution made by the nominee at the are forwarded to the respective Regional You’ll note that, other than Captain/ International, Regional, and Chapter levels Coordinator for approval. I can track them Outgoing Regional Coordinator Colonel, all increases are based of STARFLEET. You can prepare this ahead if the RC informs me of the promotion. on minimum TIG. In recognition of of time and paste it into the “Nominee Requests for promotions to Commander of Region 2, Rear Admiral Danny Extraordinary Service to STARFLEET Qualifi cations” area on the online form if and below are redirected to the appropriate Potts gave an outgoing speech or Outstanding Performance of Duty, six you wish. Chapter Commanding Offi cer for approval. to the ECAB. As outgoing Chief months can be dropped from the minimum If you have any questions about promotion of Staff to the Commander, TIG requirements. Be Specifi c requests for the ranks up to and including STARFLEET, I’ll personally miss Simply stating: “She is a wonderful Captain/Colonel, please contact the working with him. Use the online form at http:// person,” “The chapter would not have appropriate CO or RC, or send me an promotions.sfi .org for the fastest results. I survived without him,” “She is an incredible e-mail at promotions@sfi .org if you need Fleet Captain Liz Woolf sent out can forward your Nomination to the EC asset to the region,” “He promotes help. a proposal to the AB members Promotions e-mail list immediately after STARFLEET every chance he gets,” etc., concerning the revamping of the receiving it if you use the online form. You does not supply enough information. These All requests for Fleet Captain/Brigadier STARFLEET Awards. Liz invited can request an e-mail form also: just send sentences are nice compliments for the and above are forwarded to the Executive the RCs to respond to her directly, an e-mail to promotions@sfi .org and ask nominee, but do not add any weight to Committee for consideration and approval. you can contact your RC for more for a blank e-mail Nomination form. This the nomination for the EC’s consideration. If a promotion is approved by the Executive information. method takes a bit longer to process. They do not give specifi c details on the Committee, the promotion certifi cate is then contributions the nominee has made. prepared and mailed out or sent to an event As always, contact information Nominee Name for presentation. Once your promotion is for all RCs can be found in the back Enter in the nominee’s name exactly as Remember, you are trying to CONVINCE announced you should receive your new of this and every CQ. it should appear on the certifi cate. Please others (the EC) that this person truly rank certifi cate in two or three weeks’ time. note that the promotion certifi cate will be deserves this promotion at this time. I printed with the name exactly as it is given can’t stress this enough. Be specifi c. Give If you have questions or need help drop on the Nomination Form for the promotion details. Point out every reason the nominee me a note at promotions@sfi .org. I’ll be request. So unless “Big Tater Tot Billy” deserves this promotion and back it up with happy to help in any way I can. really does like to see his name displayed WHY she/he is an asset to the region,
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 11 This is your VCS-Elect Sunnie Planthold will publish the winning entry right here saying, “Howdy,” to my entire STARFLEET in issue 128 of the Communiqué. Entries family! VICARIOUS CHOCOLATE SALUTATIONS! should have simple but inspirational lyrics and melody. For those few of you who don’t yet by COMM Sunnie J. Planthold•USS Gaspirilla, Region 2 know me, I grew up in Roswell, NM. I My offi cial e-mail address, as of January have never seen a UFO, but I keep on Captain/Brigadier. 1, will be vcs@sfi .org. The subject line looking for one! I put myself through should be something like, “STARFLEET Eastern New Mexico University working In 2001, I was appointed Zone IV Anthem Submission.” If you submit an full-time as a cosmetologist. I received a (Mississippi) Coordinator in Region 2. entry before that date, I’m confi dent that Master’s of Education in Specifi c Learning In 2003, I was appointed Vice Regional outgoing VCS Mark Anbinder will forward Disabilities from the University of Southern Coordinator of Region 2 and was it to my personal address. If you prefer to Mississippi. I am also certifi ed by the USM promoted to Commodore/Brigadier send an entry by snail-mail, please send it Dubard School for Language Disorders General. In 2004, I was selected as the to me at my chapter’s mailing address: in the Association Method of phonetic, SFMC Second Brigade Marine of the Year multisensory teaching of the learning and received a Regional Commendation PO Box 3950 disabled. I have successfully used this for outstanding service to the membership Brandon, FL Method to teach speech and reading and missions of STARFLEET Region Two. 33509-3950. to children with dyslexia (I myself am I am currently the Chocolate Counselor of dyslexic), articulation disorders, language the USS Gasparilla and the founding OIC All submissions will become the disorders (one of my sons), attention of its all-female SFMC unit “The Black property of STARFLEET, The International defi cit disorders, mental retardation, and Bettys”, 609th MSG (that’s 6-OH!-9; slogan: Star Trek Fan Association, Inc. stroke/head trauma. This means that if I “Cold Hearts, Hot Blades”). can’t get my message across one way, I Also, to further the idea of Fellowship keep on looking for another way until I’m Since 2005 is being designated as between chapters and regions, I propose to successful! “The Year of Fellowship,” I want to share create the offi ce of Director of Recreation. with you my fi rst two projects in this new Details on that offi ce will appear here in I have retired to Florida with my administration. Just as every country has the next issue of the Communiqué, along husband and Chief of Staff, Ralph, after a national anthem, I believe STARFLEET with my call for applications to fi ll it. For teaching Special Education for 30 years in needs its own anthem. ADM Helen now, here’s an advance peek at my vision Mississippi and New Mexico. My hobbies I joined STARFLEET International in Pawlowski has already submitted one to of it: Say you’re planning to take a trip, and include walking, martial arts, weight lifting, 1995 and was the founding Executive me, but I have not yet had the pleasure of you wonder if there are any STARFLEET science fi ction, sewing, reading, cooking, Offi cer of USS Okatoma. In 1997, I hearing it played. Now I would like to invite chapter or regional events along the way deer hunting, hand bells, piano, and became its Commanding Offi cer, joined every active member of STARFLEET to or near your destination. How would you clarinet. I hold a First Degree Black Belt the STARFLEET Marine Corps as a exercise your creative Muse and submit like to be able to go to a website to look in Kumiuchi Jiu Jitsu. I’m studying to be a Reservist, and was a charter member of your entry to me by March 15, 2005. I up that kind of information? You’ll fi nd out First Responder and Ambulance Driver as the 650th MSG. In 2000, I was appointed need actual sheet music (or at least a soon… a member of my community’s Emergency Vice Zone IV (Mississippi) Coordinator digital image of actual sheet music). I will Squad. in Region 2 and was promoted to Fleet have a panel review the submissions and
CADET CORNER FROM THE INCOMING CHIEF OF OPS By CAPT Robin Van Cleave• FDP Director, Cadet Division Commodore Jack Eaton•Incoming Chief of Operations, STARFLEET
Greetings Cadets and Parents! celebrate our twelfth year as a club on Greetings from sunny Florida. the past few years. If it ain’t broke, don’t January 8th, 2005 in Corpus Christi, fi x it. Have you been naughty or nice this TX. They have made plans for visiting I am Commodore Jack “Towaway” I have appointed Laura Dugas of year? If you’ve been well behaved, the U.S.S. Lexington, the Corpus Christi Eaton and am proud to be your next the USS White Star as my Vice Chief BRAVO!! Hopefully Santa will leave Natural History and Science Museum, Chief of Operations. I have been in and am currently looking for two or you the best Christmas present ever! If and the Columbus Sailing boats; the STARFLEET on and off since 1986 three other volunteers to help out on not, maybe it’s time to start cleaning out adults, meanwhile, will head out on a and am looking forward to giving back staff. I haven’t come up with a snazzy your room or maybe help with cleaning cruise onboard the Texas Treasure. Be something to an organization which title for these staff positions yet but the garage. >;-D sure to tell your parents they need to has added lots to my life. these volunteers will be helping with head south for the winter. >;-P the sorting and review of the MSRs. If I do know that Santa has already I may have the easiest of all incoming you would like to apply for one of these been very nice to some of the people For more information, please feel EC members: I am replacing a man positions please send me your ‘Fleet in Starfl eet as we have new additions free to check out the USS Joan of Arc’s who has run a department as close to and “real life” resumés. Experience to the Cadet Corps - welcome to website at ussjoa.homestead.com and the concept of fl awless as you can get. with, or at least working knowledge of, STARFLEET! Congratulations to a job click on events for January 2005! I hope I will be able to at least fi t in the Excel would be helpful. Send them to well done, mommies and daddies. same shoes he leaves behind. the addresses below. Looking forward to meeting everyone My apologies if you have been trying at IC! There is not much I will be changing Again, I look forward to serving the to reach me by e-mail or phone lately. in Operations but thought I’d share members of ‘Fleet. I look forward to We are in the process of closing on a PLEASE NOTE THE NEW CONTACT a little bit of my philosophy. I have meeting some of you in person and new house and should be completely INFORMATION!!! recently been the Zone Coordinator online. The door to my offi ce is always moved by mid-December. Checking responsible for monitoring Florida open. e-mails are a tad diffi cult when your [email protected] chapters for the Region 2 Coordinator. computer is packed in a box. The 1333 Ray Drive I have taken a gentle nagging mother Jack “Towaway” Eaton only contact information that will be Corpus Christi, TX 78411 approach to reminding chapters about [email protected] changing is my physical address and (361)851-2003 their MSRs and plan on taking this PO Box 1342 telephone number. approach to Operations. You will not Jensen Beach FL 34958 see any change in how you submit your The cadets of the USS Joan of Arc MSR. I’m looking to retain much of the would like to invite you to join us as we Ops staff which has been in place for
12 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ of the database and continually improving customer service. I feel we fi nish this administration as a well oiled machine, ready for the next administration to slip into their roles without any huge issues.
So what's on my agenda for the next while? As of this writing I have accepted the directorship for the School of Strategy and Tactics. Along with my responsibilities as the Aerospace School for the SFMCA and “All Good Things Must Come To An End.” some projects I've put on the back burner This English proverb, quoted by Q in the Star MSR REPORTING because of my Operations Chief duties, I'll Trek: The Next Generation series fi nale "All be keeping busy. Good Things..." aptly describes the situation I face here at the moment. As I look back, Transition I honestly must say this experience was a OCTOBER 2004: As of January 1st, 2004 Jack Eaton very good thing. Region Reported Total Percentage will offi cally be taking over as Chief of R1 54 55 98% Operations. On the week of Dec 12, 2004 I will be shipping *all* the Operations fi les The Executive Committee for 2003 - 2004 R2 24 30 80% was, in a word, great! I want to thank the over to him, so I will only be able to access past and current (until December 31, 2004) R3 18 20 90% fi les on my computer and the database. I members of the EC: Mike Malotte, Mark R4 16 20 90% will also start forwarding any mail I receive Anbinder, Allyson Dyar, J.C. Cohen, Greg R5 4 7 57% to Jack. For those you that need to send him mail, his address is: Trotter, Dixie Halber, Sandy Berenberg, R6 5 5 100% Mandi Livingston, Scott Akers, Jerry Tien, R7 26 30 87% Tammy Wilcox, and Denby Potts for being Jack Eaton fantastic people to work with. Everyone R9 1 1 100% 2423 NE Palm Ave , Lot 5 was a pleasure to deal with, made me feel R10 3 4 75% Jensen Beach, FL 34957 at home with the position, and showed R12 20 29 69% me what the true value of teamwork was. I wish Jack luck in his new endeavors and R13 6 5 100% I don't really think I've changed much, if hope you all give him the smooth transition anything, if I was given the chance to do this R14 2 2 100% you gave me over the last two years. all over again. R15 12 12 100% R17 9 9 100% Vessel Registry The VR is available for your downloading I also had a very good experience with R20 0 1 0% what I could consider my clients: the RCs pleasure. Any changes of chapter and COs of STARFLEET. All were, for Totals: 202 231 87% information can be sent to chapterinfochan the most part, very pleasant to deal with. ge@sfi .org or to ops@sfi .org directly. The Most problems we had were dealt with in document itself can be downloaded at http: //documents.sfi .org/downloads/vr.pdf. a professional manner and I had very little NOVEMBER 2004: problems in the way of communications between my offi ce and our clients. This, I Region Reported Total Percentage And as a reminder, if anyone wishes a believe, says a lot for the professionalism R1 51 56 91% printed copy sent to them please contact of your elected leaders; my hats off to R2 20 30 67% me with your name and address. everyone. R3 19 19 100% Reminders In the way of changes, no ground- R4 18 21 86% Please remember that when you use breaking changes were really needed. R5 3 7 43% the Change of Command tool on the DB to Apart from instituting the Chapter Care R6 5 5 100% make sure your passwords are as correct as you can get them. If there is a wrong p/w I Program, my predecessor left a smoothly R7 28 30 93% operating department when I took over so will reject the CoC and ask you to resubmit. R9 1 1 100% no real changes were needed. And I hope my successor will provide the same level of R10 3 3 100% Please also remember that Operations service I tried to give, or even go beyond it R12 20 28 71% does not recognize temporary changes in command for chapters. If your chapter has if he can. R13 5 6 83% lost its CO and you expect the interim CO R14 2 2 100% Lastly, I want to take the time to thank my to be in charge for more than a month than staff for their effort in making the work I had R15 11 11 100% it is best that the chapter submit a change to do much easier. Thanks to Kandyleigh R17 9 9 100% of command to make the temp CO the Provencher for her work as the fi rst Chapter R20 0 1 0% permanent CO until such time as a new CO Care Program director. Also thanks to is chosen. This is especially important for Totals: 195 229 85% Michelle Fanelli for her work as Correy any RC elections or the upcoming election Operations director. And last, but not least, for CS/VCS because Operations will use the data it currently has on hand for mailing my profound thanks to Chrissy Killian. She Just to review Ops policy on reporting: reports are due by the 5th of the next month for was my right hand (and sometime my left and voting purposes. the month you’re reporting for (April MSRs are due May 5th for instance) and late MSRs when I had to be away from my duties) and are considered between the 6th and 10th of that month (April MSRs are late between did an amazing job as my vice chief. Again, That’s about all I have to say for this May 6th and May 10th for instance). Four FTRs (failure to report) or eight late reports in thank you to all my staff for the work you did issue. Keep smiling, reporting, and making one year will result in a contact from me. Another FTR or two more late reports will be while I was in offi ce. a difference. cause to put the chapter on 60-day standby. To be honest, I don't have anything Till we meet again…. and thanks for all A note on the DB: for those of you that submit via normal e-mail, you may notice hugely philosophical to say about my time in the fi sh! another e-mail come to you that looks like an MSR from the DB, this would be the offi ce. I saw the work started by Mike Smith staff of Operations inputting the MSR into the DB and the DB spitting out a “record” to make the leadership more accountable for Ops, your RC, and you. So if the submitter is listed as someone other than the CO and transparent become solidifi ed by this or designee, no worries. Any questions about this are welcome, but hopefully this will administration. We're no longer in trouble clear up some confusion. with the IRS, we have our fi nancial codes enshrined in our constitution / handbook, and our ability to help our members has dramatically increased with the introduction STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 13 Sergeant Major Marie Wilson Bronze Award 57 Courses (41/16]
Corporal Sofyan Sahrom Bronze Award 87 Courses (28/59)
Cathy L. Edgington Silver Award 100 Courses (89/11)
Fleet Captain Kyle J. Wolf Silver Award 111 Courses (78/33) I am the modern man graphic artist, he is also known for several DIRECTORS: With this guitar in hand caricatures, T-shirts, logos, and graphics I would like to introduce the fi rst of our Gunnery Sergeant Bill Rowlette I’ll do my best and try that have cropped up inside Starfl eet and new directors. Due to health reasons, Edith SilverAward 123 Courses (92/31) To keep rock and roll alive outside as well. His experience with the Padgett has had to step down as the Direc- ...keep it alive Academy to date has been two-fold: fi rst tor of the College of Trade and Commerce. Captain Dean A. Rogers ...keep it alive as a student, taking close to two-thirds of Replacing her in the role as Grand Nagus Latinum Award 202 Courses (162/40) ...keep it alive... the Academy’s overall curricula prior to my will be Chrissy Killian who is truly a Ferengi accepting a post on the current Academy at heart, and also works as an instruc- Commander Thomas Pawelczak Don’t let it end staff. The second part of his experience is tor for the I.R.S. in her mundane life. You Latinum Award 242 Courses (194/48) Don’t let it end in the form of the current position he holds can reach her at [email protected], Don’t let it end within the Academy, Director of Course De- or by going to the Academy Web Page for Colonel Glendon Diebold Don’t let it end velopment. In this position he has helped to COTAC at: http://academy.sfi .org/courses/ Diamond Award 256 Courses (202/54) ‘quality control’ new courses being added to cotac//index.shtml. I’m gonna keep on rockin’ the ever-expanding Starfl eet Academy. To recap the Boothby Awards program: it all through the night The second new director has been is for the recognition of those students who Shake it, shake it, baby, DEANS & DEPUTY ‘DANTS around the Academy for a little while al- have consistently attended and worked at a ‘cause it feels so right I’m going to let Todd talk about his staff ready. Deborah Butcher will no longer be large number of Academy classes, that we changes in his own introduction article. serving as Director of the College of His- are creating the Boothby Awards. (Thank STYX However I am going to use this opportunity tory, but replacing her will be our very own you Region One Awards Guru Victor Swin- Don’t Let it End to thank my hard working Headquarters Director of the Offi ce of Fleet Historian. dell for the idea). Once a student passes from Kilroy Was Here Staff for the hard work and tireless effort ME! I have already taken over the duties their fi ftieth academy class they will receive that made all the accomplishments of the of this school, and will be remodeling and the Boothby Award Certifi cate sent to them. Well this is it, the election is over, Mandi past two years possible for the Starfl eet then expanding the courses available over For each fi fty classes thereafter they will Livingston has won, and Todd Brugmans Academy. the next year. In my capacity as director I receive an endorsement to attach to that will be moving in to the spacious Com- can be reached at [email protected] or certifi cate as per the following schedule. mandant’s Offi ce in the near future. I see To Carol Thompson who has served as you can get to the College via the Academy bagpipes, kilts, and really weird drawings my Vice Commandant, Voucher Queen, as Web Site at: http://academy.sfi .org/courses/ Bronze 50 Courses on the walls before the new paint is even well as running her own schools, (Survival, coh/index.shtml Silver 100 Courses dry. Yes, that’s right, this is my last article MURPS, VRCP) and serving on the USS Gold 150 Courses as Commandant, and for some of you it is SOL, I cannot thank you enough for keep- Latinum 200 Courses none too soon. I don’t want to spend too ing me sane, and for all the hours you put NEW COURSES Diamond 250 Courses much time getting Maudlin, but I will miss into providing impeccable service to the The College of Science Fiction has Dilithium 300 Courses you guys, the students, the directors, the membership. added a new series of courses on the Deans, Boothby’s gardening, and the short movie “War-Games” written by Truman THE FUTURE Bolian who brings me my Quad-shot Hazel- To JC Cohen and Matt Baillie for all the Temple. For more information go to the Well that about sums it up for my last CQ nut Latte venti every morning. It has been work you two did when you stepped in and College of Science Fiction website at: http: article as Commandant. Because of the a fantastic two years, at times fun, at times replaced John Adcock and Dave Blaser. //cosf.ussnebula.org/. Remember when timing of the CQ Deadline, right after the sad, always exciting and sometimes frus- John & Dave set a high bar of service and the computer asks “Do you want to play a announcement of the election winner, Todd trating. I have more gray in my beard now, you two continued in a great tradition. game?” PICK CHESS!!! will introduce the new Academy Headquar- and more airline miles than before. I ask ters Staff in Communiqué 127. that you all give my successor a chance to To Sharon Clark, Dean of Technology; THE INTERDISCIPLINARY CERTIFI- move in, before you hit him with complaints, and Wayne Killough, Dean of Arts, Huge CATE PROGRAM CLOSING and requests for changes. He’ll do a great Kudos and thanks for lasting the two years It is with regret that I must announce Following is the list of graduates for the job, and I know I left you all in good hands. working with me, you are two very brave that the IDCP will be delayed until 2005, as September/October timeframe. Take time (Paws, Mitts, Claws, etc) souls. Major Rob Alpizar has experienced a cata- to congratulate them, and to ask them how strophic loss of his computer hard drive. much fun they have had. More on the transition later, but now To Peg Pellerin, Kurt Roithinger, Les While Rob will be rebuilding the whole proj- on to the Fun, Fun, Fun. So read on, as Rickard, (Leadership); Greg Staylor, Sean ect, it will be at least next year until he gets To end my last post from the desk of we cover our usual topics such as: New Meyers (Military); Dean Rogers, PJ Trotter, the program back on line. Our apologies the Commandant, I thank everyone for and Changing Directors/Deans/Staff, New and S. Adam Day (Cadets); thank you all for on this news. the opportunity to serve the membership, Schools and Courses, New Features, and the time and effort you put in on behalf of and I wish my successor all the best in his the Future of Starfl eet Academy. the students and directors in the Institutes THE BOOTHBY AWARDS tenure. you served in. Following are the new Boothby Award Now on to the Academy. As always I winners since CQ125. The list is small, but Fleet Matters would like to start by welcome the following Finally to Wendy Fillmore, Robin Smith, will include the new additions and/or those Trek Matters new personnel to the Academy. Todd Brugmans and Lauren Milan, may the who have moved up one or more levels Humanity Matters Gods of Kobol bless you four forever, you since the last list. Congratulations are in You Matter PERSONNEL have made possible the continuing success order for all those who continue to strive and growth of the Academy and its mission. for academic excellence throughout the COMMANDANT: We have been able to do more scholarship academy. I would again like to congratulate Todd giving, online servicing of students, add Brugmans as our New Commandant for more courses and schools, and keep a web Fleet Captain Gary “Tiny” Hollifi eld the Starfl eet Academy. In his own words presence alive that made the Academy Bronze Award 51 Courses (15/36) Todd has served aboard the command shine, and I am forever in your debt and staffs of two Region 7 vessels, The USS will always be grateful to your unselfi sh Lieutenant George Ann Wheeler Highlander, where he served as Chief of service. Bronze Award 51 Courses (51/0) Communications, and currently the USS Avenger, where he currently holds the po- Major Joseph Lee White sition of Executive Offi cer. An established Bronze Award 52 Courses (18/34) 14 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ SFI ACADEMY GRADUATES – SEPT/OCT. 2004 By Carol Thompson • Vice-Commandant, STARFLEET Academy
INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL OFFICERS COMMAND COLLEGE FLAG OFFICERS SCHOOL SCHOOL OF RECRUITING INTERNET SCHOOL OF Erinn K. Boyd* Kenny Watts* Darry Lewis Jennings Sarom Sofyan** Neal Fischer** ONLINE CHAT (ISOC) Arron Ehly David R. Lyons** Diane C. Duggan** James Gibbs Dustin Williams Dean Rogers* Luis Valentine** Kristina Hanson** Norma Ybarra Kimberly Hoffman James Lee Smith** Jamie Clancy * Annisa Aguilar* Kristi Stapleton* T’Anna Harrington** Mike Smith** Bill Rowlette* Matt Moyer* Robert Stronach Joe Brouhard** Patrick Barnes* Jeffery Roy* Kimberly Hoffman** Tom Wexler** Terrie Thomas* Edward Rhoades* Jane Laswell Richard Thompson Jeremy Skelton ** Kyle D. Mills *
INSTITUTE OF ARTS
COLLEGE OF ALIEN HISTORY DELTA QUADRANT COLLEGE (DQC) SCHOOL OF LAW COLLEGE OF SCIENCE FICTION AND CULTURE Gary Hollifi eld** Samuel S. Cummings** Bill Rowlette David Hines Angel Avery Becky Slater Bill Rowlette** Scott A. Akers** Dean Rogers** Sofyan Sahrom Barbara Buffi ngton Truman Temple Ricardo Bruckman** Sharon Rowlette** Raymond Burkhart Jill Tipton Ellen Majka** Sofyan Sahrom** SCHOOL OF EUROPEYA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Joseph Dorfner Annette S. Wood Kevin Voet** Jan Sleigh** Richard Thompson** G. Chen Glenna Juilfs George Ann Wheeler George Ann Miller** Michael Sten** Glenn Martin Marie Wilson Gary Amor** Darrell Thomas* Dean Andre Rogers COLLEGE OF FEDERATION STUDIES Kyle Wolf Angel Avery** Linda Thomas** COLLEGE OF MYTHOLOGICAL STUDIES Bill Rowlette Guy Blandford** Chris Underwood** Darrell Thomas** George Ann Wheeler** Truman Temple* Greg Franklin** Judith Waidlich** Avery Angel** Tracy Andrews-Isquith** Bill Rowlette* Matthew Teats* Martha Ingles** Kyle Wolf** Bill Rowlette** Kai’leen Gibbs* GRADUATE SCHOOL OF Michael Smith** Angel Avery** George Ann Wheeler* XENOANTHROPOLOGY Gary Amor** COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS Anne Miller Scott A. Akers Kyle Wolf COLLEGE OF HISTORY (COH) Raymond Burkhart Dean Andre Rogers Glendon L. Diebold* Judy Waidlich*
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF BORG TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE STARFLEET OFFICERS RADIO SCHOOL COLLEGE OF TEMPORAL PHYSICS Bill Rowlette Martha Ingles** Michael Wyant* Sofyan Sahrom Truman Temple Michael Timko** Sofyan Sahrom Tracy Andrews-Isquith* Linda Thomas* Tom Wexler Tracy Andrews-Isquith Mathew Teets Truman Temple** Dean Andre Rogers** Matthew Teets Michael Edelson Bill Rowlette** COLLEGE OF COMPUTER HISTORY Glendon L. Diebold** Darlene Topp** Donita Hilfi nger Shawn Gregory Thomas Pawelczak** Rodney Neil* Anne Miller** Sofyan Sahromv** SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Darrell Thomas* Shawn Gregory James Cecil* Bill Rowlette
INSTITUTE OF MILITARY STUDIES
SCHOOL OF CRYPTOLOGY KLINGON WARRIOR ACADEMY SECURITY SCHOOL SCHOOL OF SURVIVAL STUDIES Sophia Carballo** Glendon Diebold** Sofyan Sahrom** Erik Cowand** Anne Miller* Softan Sahrom Bill Rowlette** Joseph Dorffner** Kimberly Hoffman** Thomas Carroll** THE GORN ACADEMY SCHOOL OF STRATEGY AND TACTICS Fred Parsons** Jamie Clancy** VESSEL READINESS CERTIFICATION James Herring Marie Wilson Kimberly Hoffman* James Herring** USS Inferno Kyle Wolf Diana Goetsch Glendon Diebold* David Hines* Patrick Barnes**
MARINE UNIT READINESS PROGRAM USS Inferno (AE, AEMD, ME, PD)
* Honors ** Distinction
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 15 SCHOOL OF CRYPTOGRAPHY RADM Victor Swindell Director, SFA School of Cryptography Some of you enjoyed the puzzle that I last transmitted to the CQ, so I’ve And outgoing, as this is my last for many many hours devoted to the On the internet side of things was the decided to send another one for your column as Chief of Communications for Communiqué in not one but two terms at Department of Web Services headed up enjoyment. STARFLEET. By the time you read this, editing. To Bob Bulkeley and Chris Chontos by Vice Chief Ed Nowlin. Ed has kept a new administration for STARFLEET for tackling the job as well. Rounding out that side of things running smoothly for VFURRJH ZDV EHWWHU will have taken over and a new Chief of the CQ layout staff were Lauren Milan and many years now and I greatly appreciate WKDQ KLV ZRUG. KH GLG LW Communications will be in place. It’s been Johnathan “Gumby” Simmons who have all he has done. Also on that side of the a fun ride the past year but sadly now at handled the mammoth job during this past house was webmaster Mike Wilkerson. DOO, DQG LQILQLWHOB PRUH; an end. year. Additionally Lauren agreed to take Mike has been the SFI webmaster for DQG WR WLQB WLP, ZKR GLG over the Vice Chief - Publications spot for two administrations now, and is taking a QRW GLH, KH ZDV D VHFRQG One thing to note in the transition, I will me when I moved up. I could not have made well deserved break. My thanks to him for IDWKHU. KH EHFDPH DV JRRG no longer be doing the MSR Summaries a better choice for that spot. handling that mammoth task. Also helping D IULHQG, DV JRRG D PDVWHU, for the CQ. Do not send me any more of him out was Larry Barnes who’s been a real DQG DV JRRG D PDQ, DV WKH your hardcopy MSRs. Those should now be In addition to the layout teams handling go to person for me in the past few months JRRG ROG FLWB NQHZ, RU directed to Bob Fillmore, or whomever he the CQ there was a team of people helping and for that I offer my gratitude. DQB RWKHU JRRG ROG FLWB, designates to handle that chore. out with the copyediting and writing. Many of them are staying on so you will continue Finally I want to say a word of thanks WRZQ, RU ERURXJK, LQ WKH Everything else should be seamless to enjoy their fi ne work. Many thanks to to my family, my husband Steve and my JRRG ROG ZRUOG. VRPH in the transition. All e-mail aliases will be the following hard working folks: Tracy daughter Lauren. They both put up with SHRSOH ODXJKHG WR VHH changed over and Bob has all the access Lilly, Michael Klufas, Stuart Roth, Gabriel long hours and lots of work and even WKH DOWHUDWLRQ LQ KLP, he needs to run Comm. Beecham, Gene Adams, Claire Halber and pitched in when needed. I cannot say how EXW KH OHW WKHP ODXJK, Steven Halber. Additionally, Steve asked to much their support has meant to me these DQG OLWWOH KHHGHG WKHP; So with that a few thanks. help out as submissions coordinator for me three years. IRU KH ZDV ZLVH HQRXJK WR this past year (and gets to listen to me rant NQRZ WKDW QRWKLQJ HYHU These two I’ve told before but it doesn’t and rave about everything else that goes And with that I end. My thanks also to KDSSHQHG RQ WKLV JOREH, hurt to say again, to Mike Malotte and Greg on!) the membership of this organization for Trotter. Both of them had the confi dence in giving me a chance to serve them these IRU JRRG, DW ZKLFK VRPH me to give me the opportunity to serve this But the CQ is not the only thing that past years. It has been an honor and a SHRSOH GLG QRW KDYH organization. Though I’ve only been Comm the Communications department does. privilege. WKHLU ILOO RI ODXJKWHU LQ Chief for just under a year, I’ve been in the Holding down the fort on the HelpDesk WKH RXWVHW; DQG NQRZLQJ department for over three and though it’s was Vice Chief Joan Bruckman. She was WKDW VXFK DV WKHVH been diffi cult at times, I’ve enjoyed every the person you always heard from fi rst on ZRXOG EH EOLQG DQBZDB, minute of it. the HelpDesk and she made sure that the KH WKRXJKW LW TXLWH DV rest of us always had work to do. Assisting ZHOO WKDW WKHB VKRXOG I could not have done this job without a her was Susan Ueffi ng. My thanks to both fantastic staff over the years. Many thanks of these ladies for keeping things running ZULQNOH XS WKHLU HBHV LQ go to Allyson Dyar and Kurt Roithinger so smoothly. JULQV, DV KDYH WKH PDODGB LQ OHVV DWWUDFWLYH IRUPV. KLV RZQ KHDUW ODXJKHG: DQG WKDW ZDV TXLWH HQRXJK IRU KLP. KH KDG QR IXUWKHU LQWHUFRXUVH STARFLEET DEPARTMENT OF ONLINE GAMING ZLWK VSLULWV, EXW OLYHG XSRQ WKH WRWDO FCAPT Roger Stearns• Director, STARFLEET Department of Gaming DEVWLQHQFH SULQFLSOH, Greetings, Fleet gamers. Recently, I As a fi rst step towards developing a new Gaming News HYHU DIWHUZDUGV; DQG LW was asked to step into the role of heading approach to reaching our members interested Paramount is working on developing ZDV DOZDBV VDLG RI KLP, up STARFLEET’s Department of Online in gaming among our fandom community, I STAR TREK ONLINE, a massive WKDW KH NQHZ KRZ WR Gaming (DOG), to succeed its founder, have asked Regional Coordinators to each multiplayer online Role Playing Game. NHHS FKULVWPDV ZHOO, LI Captain Joe Brouhard. Through DOG these appoint a representative to DOG. I feel the (MMO). The release date is still a couple DQB PDQ DOLYH SRVVHVVHG past 5 years or so, I have had the pleasure best way to begin this new chapter in DOG of years away at best. But, it is my hope is to develop an expanded foundation of there will be a strong SFI presence in the WKH NQRZOHGJH. PDB WKDW of being able to call Joe friend. I appreciate that friendship, and hope I can honor it communication. I believe having Regional game. I would like to see us coordinate EH WUXOB VDLG RI XV, DQG through my service. My goal is to build upon Representatives is the best fi rst step to take getting SFI members on the same server DOO RI XV! DQG VR, DV WLQB the foundation set by Joe and the others to have that communication. when it is released. That way we can all WLP REVHUYHG, JRG EOHVV who have served on the DOG staff these help each other in the game. In preparation XV, HYHUB RQH! past years. Though we have made several for the game, I would like to ask that each attempts in the last half decade in promoting chapter in Fleet with an interest in this for at As always if you would like to know Trek and other internet gaming in Fleet, the least one representative to subscribe to the more about the wonderful world of participation by Fleet has been less than STARFLEET DOG forums. cryptography then the School of hoped for. I would like to see regular Fleet Cryptography is waiting to challenge tournaments of games our fellow ‘fl eeters I look forward to working with each of the you!! are interested in. Some region vs. region, Regions in developing the future of Gaming or even ship vs. ship friendly competition in Fleet. To Captain Brouhard, again, thank http://academy.sfi .org/courses/crypto/ is something I would like to develop. The you for the support and the opportunity to index.shtml purpose here is to have fun, and to enhance serve. And to all those in who are interested an area of fandom by having an organized in gaming online, please visit our forums at effort at Trek gaming. http://sfi gaming.net.
16 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ us a total of 3790 members in STARFLEET currently. While we remain steady, I’d still like to see some growth in the future. We can do this together. I hope you all remember that a Fleet Membership is a great gift to give at the Holidays!
In closing, I’d like to thank you all, the membership, for being such a great group of people to work with and work *for* this past year. There are so many things we all accomplished together, but the work Greetings, STARFLEET! Bob Vosseller, Dustin Williams, Robbie implemented, so thank you for your patience never ends. As this administration’s term Lewis, Laura Dugas, Sal Lizard, Michael in this matter. I’m looking forward to seeing ends, I’m packing up the CompOps Chief It’s really hard to believe that this is my last Vermoesen, Joe Dorfner, Ron Novak, it fi nally implemented myself, as I am sure so offi ce and cleaning out my desk. In a few CompOps article. The past year has fl own Gerri Wampler, Gerry and Teri Sylvester, is the MP Team and the CFO’s offi ce! short days, I’ll be handing the keys to the by quickly, and I want to take a moment Robert Graham, all the Database Testers offi ce to a new group of CompOps leaders. from the regular department report to say and Coders, and the many other names The Membership Processing team Sal Lizard will be stepping back into a thank you to several people that deserve that escape me right now (my apologies!), I continues to work feverishly for STARFLEET. role he’s held before - Chief of Computer my thanks and your recognition. First of want to say thank you to you all for the part If you have any questions regarding Operations, STARFLEET. He served in the all, I want to thank FAdm. Mike Malotte for you’ve had in Computer Operations during your application or renewal, please send fi rst Smith/Freas term (1997-1998) at a time giving me this opportunity to serve as Chief 2003-2004. STARFLEET and I appreciate an email to membership@sfi .org or when STARFLEET was at a crossroads and of Computer Operations, STARFLEET. the work you did these past two years for CompOpsHelp@sfi .org, or contact the faced many challenges. I trust he’ll do a fi ne Mike, you have been a good leader and a the organization. It has been a team effort MP team via the address listed in the job in his second go around in CompOps. great friend. Also, I want to thank the rest for sure. Thank you and you all deserve staff directory in this CQ issue. Again, Again, STARFLEET faces challenges, this of the Malotte Executive Committee for their thunderous applause and a standing please remember to accurately fi ll out your time regarding Membership Retention & cooperation and friendship this past year as ovation! membership application (both on paper and Recruitment. And I’d like to thank Sal for I served on the EC with them. Mark, Joost, online), provide accurate contact information volunteering his services to STARFLEET. Greg & Dixie, Scott, Jerry, Denby, JC, and Now, on to a little business. in case the MP team has a question or issue Allyson, thank you all. with your renewal, print neatly on mailed- Again, thank you all. Take care and see Hopefully, by the time you read this in applications, and accurately check your you in the next CQ! To the CompOps crew, you have been article, the E-commerce solution for new payment information before submitting a great bunch of people to work with. and renewing online memberships will online. This will greatly help the MP team! Sandy Berenberg, Bran Stimpson, Robin have been implemented. This will greatly Smith, Martin Lessem, Robin Pillow, Patty increase the effi ciency of all online renewals Membership Totals: Currently, the Heany, Mike Dugas, Pete Mohney, Steven paid with debit/credit card. Robin Smith and membership total stands at 3697. We have Bowers, Kandyleigh Provencher, Lauren the database team have had to rewrite some 80 renewals to be processed and 14 new Milan, Isaque Fernandes, Dino Gravato, of the database in order to get this project memberships to process as well. This gives
the shuttle program for commissioning. I am very glad to see so many members took on those challenges and succeeded.
In November 2004, it became a mixed feeling of anticipation and uncertainty. Was it the journey’s end, or a new beginning? On 11/20/04, I received the word from VAdm. Mandi Livingston to get ready for another tour of duty. I am deeply honored with the faith of the membership. And I am Season’s greetings from ShOC HQ. While determined to introduce and deploy the I didn’t travel much during the Thanksgiving programs that will make ‘Fleet better. time frame, I did have an earlier vacation this year. As you might recall, Region 4 had its One of the key goals for next year annual conference at the end of September. is improving the accessibility of ShOC That resulted in a pretty busy month for me resources. To that end, I am seeking web (attending BGen. Joost Ueffi ng’s wedding development experts. Interested individuals in Tennessee and dashing off to Las Vegas should contact me at shoc@sfi .org or the next week...). But we had a lot of fun since postal address at the end of Communiqué. I it’s in Las Vegas. There were the usual am also looking for members with publishing casino entertainments, as well as Star Trek: experience. Your skills will be put to good The Experience at the Hilton. Besides, you use for the new ShOC publications. never know who you might encounter on those trips - maybe even enough folks to In this fi nal issue for Malotte / Anbinder form a new shuttle (see picture to the right). administration, I’d like to thank FAdm. Mike Speaking of new shuttles, we added quite a Malotte for offering me the chance to work few shuttles to ‘Fleet since last issue: in ShOC last two years. I also had a great time working with all my colleagues on the Shuttle Dark Star (R1) Executive Committee. Your hard work and Shuttle Dauntless (R7/2)* dedication will always inspire me. For those Shuttle Maverick (R3) ShOC Chief RAdm. Jerry Tien and the crew of Shuttle San Remo? pursuing new adventures, I look forward to Shuttle Thunderwolf (R3) Photo by Jerry Tien working with you down the road in whatever Shuttle Top Gun (R7) new positions you might take up. Merry * Correspondence shuttle currently your regional staff. Chances are there is a I hope you all had a great year. It’s amazing Christmas & Happy New Year! deployed in Florida regional ShOC offi cer who can lend a hand. how time fl ies. With all the new shuttles and Don’t have a regional ShOC offi cer? No ships, all of a sudden I am looking at the end Several groups also indicated interest problem. My offi ce is standing by, ready to of the Malotte / Anbinder administration. It in starting new shuttles. So we should see guide you through the greatest adventure in was an amazing journey - meeting all the even more growth in 1Q 2005. If you are STARFLEET. members, working with folks to launch not sure how to start a chapter, check with shuttles, solving problems and completing STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 17 FROM THE “NEW” SHOC DIRECTOR RADM Jerry Tien Chief of Shuttle Operations, STARFLEET Greetings one and all. tenure as CFO, I’d rather see it done congratulate Pat Spillers, STARFLEET’s I am really looking forward to right, and will be happy to know I had next CFO, on her appointment. I wish serving you at Shuttle Operations I would like to bring everyone up to some part in the switchover. her the best of luck, and will be working Command next three years. For date on where we are with a few things with her to ensure a smooth transition those of you who don’t know me, that are still outstanding within the CFO’s The ‘Review of the Books’ between the two teams. I come from USS Eagle of Region offi ce. The ‘Review of the Books’. We have 4. Adm. Alex Rosenzweig will be heard from the CPA and it will not be till Lastly, let me say, from the bottom working in the Vice Chief position The eCommerce system after the fi rst of the year before the review of my heart, thank you all for allowing as well as handling the Department From what I have been told, Robin is completed. Soon as I here from him I’ll me the opportunity to serve you as a of Technical Services as he has Smith has run into some troubles with let Pat Spillers know and she can report member of the Executive Committee, done so well in the past. Together, the revamping of the Database to merge on his fi ndings in her article next time. but more importantly, for allowing me to we will do our best to achieve the it with the eCommerce vendor. She become friends with many people I had goals of Recruitment, Retention and is doing her best to make sure this is I don’t have anything else left only heard about in e-mails. Recreation. All of these goals are completed by the end of the year. While outstanding, so I don’t have much left vital to shuttle success. I’d love to see it come to life within my to report on. I do, however, want to Mike, I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to prove myself. We are looking at improving To the CFO team: Tammy, Dee, Randy, existing services as well as offering Deb and Brad (who we’ve adopted), new resources and programs thanks for being there, watching my for folks who want to start new back. chapters. It takes people to make these programs happen. If you have To the rest of the EC and their support any suggestions or wish to work for staff, thanks for being there to help when ShOC, be sure to drop me a line if I called. you are interested. In addition, the shuttle program shouldn’t be all I will still be around somewhere but I work and no play. Therefore, stay will always be MOMMA!! tuned for changes and new services that will make the shuttle program more fun than ever.
I became a member of STARFLEET SFQM job for a long time. in June 1992 and founding member of NEW CFO BIO the shuttle and then USS Bexar, the fi rst Due to my Fibromyalgia, I had to STARFLEET chapter in San Antonio. by VADM Pat Spillers• Incoming Chief Finance Officer, STARFLEET give up full time work in 1993. With We commissioned at the SF IC in 1993 my Accounting, Math, Management, Tex-Trek and it was my honor to be the 1996 having Regional Summits. I have having Assistant QM and next I knew, CS Computer and Tax qualifi cations in real fi rst Commanding Offi cer on that ship. headed up getting items for Auction was announcing we have a new Asst. QM. life, the CFO position and QM are right Bill Swab put me on Region Three Staff for most of the summits and we have I have worked under both Laura and Carl. up my alley. I know I have met most of shortly after that and it again has been developed a system for doing the auctions Laura was not able to make the 2000 and you over the years in the Dealer’s Room my honor to still be on R3 Staff. I began over the years including computerizing it 2002 ICs so I set up and ran the SF QM and look forward to seeing old friends on R3 staff as Communications and then with the help of Stephanie Izard in 2003. tables. CS Mike Malotte made me SF and making new ones. As Regional CFO Operations under Brad Pense and now I was Summit Chairman in 2001 for our Quartermaster in February 2004. Since and now as SFQM, I will do my best to Special Advisor. Waco location. This was a trial to see if then I have been working on getting a lot attend as many Regional Summits as the R3 ships could work together doing a of new items for SF QM. I took the QM my limited fi nances will allow. If I can With having a small in-home Collectible summit with the idea of putting in a bid to to Quickbooks in 2003 along with Region not make it in person, I will be happy business and attending most if not all host an IC in R3. Region Three put in a Three and this computerizing has been a to help get supplies to your Summits so Regional events, I worked with Brad to bid and won it to host the 2005 IC in San great improvement. I can have inventory, everyone can have the opportunity to get expand the R3 QM department. With Antonio of which I am Chairman. dollars collected, etc. at any time during STARFLEET merchandise. my husband, Gene as R3QM, we have or when weekend is completed instead made contacts and found suppliers for On the Fleet level, I was Admiralty of having to re-count all items each time. I look forward to having a web page for many things. We try to have one to three Board Coordinator in ‘95 and ‘96. I have We will only have to do physical counts QM shortly after the new year. new items at each year’s R3 Summit. As been helping with Quartermaster for yearly after the last major event for the R3 Operations, I have worked with each STARFLEET since 1998 in Lubbock. In year. As long as I am able to attend some Yours in Service, Summit Chairman since we began in ‘99 I asked Laura if they had thought of Summits and IC, I hope to be doing this VAdm. Pat Spillers 18 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE ‘DANT DEPDANT REPORT by LGN Wade Olsen•Commandant, SFMC By BGN Aaron Murphy Fellow Members: name each and every one here as 9/29/04 for postage in the amount the list would be very long, and I of $0.60. The fourth was on 9/ Deputy Commandant, SFMC Since the last CQ this offi ce has would probably forget to mention 30/04 for reimbursement to the Greetings! issued the following awards: someone and feelings would be Commandant for a ribbon order hurt. Or maybe someone would made on behalf of the Corps in Well, yet another eventful year Additions to the Commandant’s rather not be mentioned. Either the amount of $47.50. This leaves is over. I hope everyone has had Campaign Ribbon were: way I’d like to say I appreciate a total in petty cash at month’s a safe and joyous holiday season, each one of those people, end of $28.46. no matter which holiday you Robyn Winans regardless of what we felt about recognize. Ed Dravecky each other or how they may have We have funds earmarked for Robert Fritz left offi ce. donation in the amount of $96.55. With Christmas over, Toys for Liz Weber With the help of Dennis Rayburn Tots has also come to an end. I Jan Agee When you sit in one of these we are making the arrangements would like to thank all the marines Wade Olson command seats you learn to for disbursement of these funds. who participated in this worthy Ken Olson appreciate what these people endeavor, assisting the USMCR Lindsey Olson have to put up with and the This leaves a grand total in their efforts to make the lives of Heather Olson sacrifi ces they have to make to of SFMC funds at the end of unfortunate children a little brighter. Thomas Carroll perform these duties. So, to all of September in the amount of Make sure you record the names Barbara Baker you who have served under me $595.91. of the individual marines who during my tenure I say, from the participated in your unit reports. Silver Nebula: bottom of my heart, thank you. October This is necessary in order for them Mike Balewitz We started the month of to qualify for the Commandant’s Sean Meyer I also want to thank all of those October with $567.45. There were Campaign Ribbon. who supported me through thick two deposits made during the This will be my fi nal CQ and thin and all of those who month. The fi rst was on 10/14/04 This year marked the closest article as the Commandant of worked to make my job easier and for a merchandise order in the race in STARFLEET history for the the STARFLEET Marine Corps. make the Corps a better place for amount of $3.20. The second offi ce of Commander, STARFLEET, This saddens me greatly. I have everyone. When my time is up was on 10/26/04 in the amount if memory serves correctly. I would been through a lot with the in this offi ce I shall return to the of $96.00. There were no checks like to congratulate our new CS, Corps and its members, most of 674th Marine Strike Group aboard cashed on the account during the FAdm Mandi Livingston and her it good. I’ve been through a lot the USS Relentless, NCC 81001 month. The Service Charge on the staff. The voting results were nearly of personal problems which the and take over command once account was $2.06. This leaves a split 50-50. That means that nearly Corps has been instrumental in again, if the new CO will have total in the checking account at half the voting membership did not helping me through. It’s been a me. And I’ll go back to fl ying my month’s end of $664.59. get the candidate that they wanted part of me for almost seven years A-78 Dragon as squadron leader in offi ce. during my service to the General and hopefully my position in the We started the month with funds Staff. First as COForceCom, then Black Arrows will be afforded me in Petty Cash equaling $28.46. However, the elections are over. Deputy Commandant and fi nally as well, the Slot Pilot (#4 position.) There were two expenditures With this being the case, we need to pull together and give our new Commandant, a position I’ve held Then things will most certainly during the month. The fi rst was leadership 100% of our support. for more than four years. have gone “full circle.” on 10/19/04 for postage in the Being divided in an election season amount of $0.49. The second was is fi ne. It’s the nature of the beast. During my tenure we’ve seen Since the last report there were on 10/26/04 for postage in the If we want to move forward, we a lot of change and even more two fi nancial reports sent to the amount of $1.06. This leaves a cannot afford to be divided as a progress. We’ve put in place list. total in petty cash at month’s end FLEET and a Corps. a new ribbon program, a new of $26.91. logo, a new command, InfoCom, September I would like to welcome to the a new Branch of Service, We started the month of We have funds earmarked for center seat our new Commandant, Maritime Operations and we’ve September with $1793.20. There donation in the amount of $96.55. Brigadier John Roberts. He is seen the decision making body were three deposits made during These funds are still awaiting no stranger to the SFMC, having change from a sole person, the the month. The fi rst was on 9/7/ dispersal. served as our Commanding Offi cer, Commandant, to a group of 04 for merchandise orders and Training and Doctrine Command. people, The General Staff. I am funds collected from the IC in the This leaves a grand total of He has some big shoes to fi ll. I very proud to have served under amount of $296.75. The second SFMC funds at the end of October wish him luck and offer him the three consecutive Commanders, was on 9/24/04 in the amount of in the amount of $693.05. same support I gave to LGN Olson. STARFLEET and during the $69.00. And the third on 9/29/04 I hope you all will do the same. Corps’ 20th Anniversary. was in the amount of $2.50. There Though the next CQ will be was one check cashed on the published after I leave this offi ce Lastly, I would like to thank LGN There are many more things account during the month on 9/10/ I will be nonetheless sending in Wade Olson (Wade’O to all of us I could mention but space is 04 in the amount of $1592.17 to the fi nancial report for November, on the GS.) He has provided the limited. The one thing that any JP Productions for the recent pin December and Year End. Corps with leadership, stability, Commandant can wish for is to order. The Service Charge on the and growth. His vision and make a good difference. I’m quite account was $1.83. This leaves a Thanks for the memories. experience has strengthened the sure I made a difference, but, I total in the checking account at organization and for that I offer him guess good or bad is in the eyes month’s end of $567.45. - Wade my thanks and best wishes, as my of the individual member. In my commanding offi cer, a fellow staff eyes, considering the praise I’ve We started the month with funds member, and most importantly received from my superiors and in Petty Cash equaling $78.36. my friend. I know you won’t be a others over the years, I can only There were four expenditures stranger. We wouldn’t have it any assume it was good. And I walk during the month. The fi rst was other way. away from this offi ce content. on 9/7/04 for postage in the amount of $0.60. The second To the rest of the Corps, see you I’ve worked with a lot of people was on 9/24/04 for postage in the again in sixty. while serving this offi ce. I can’t amount of $1.20. The third was on STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 19 ROLLING ACROSS ALABAMA, TIME WA
USS New Hope crewmembers at Rolling Across Alabama. From left USS New Hope crew with Dennis Tomlin, RAA president and founder Wanda Austin and Miss Wheelchair America to right: Acting XO Jan Sleigh, Autauga County Humane Shelter (seated in wheelchair). Standing from left to right are Wanda Austin, Submitted by Jan Nancy O’Shields, Doug Sleigh and Jan Sleigh. (ACHS) Director Xanthea Kennedy, ACHS Mascot-Autauga (aka Big Guy!), Capt. Nancy O’Shields and Cadet Dominic Sleigh. Submitted by Jan Sleigh Submitted by Jan Sleigh
Members of the USS Alioth went to Chuck E. Cheese for a costume party RADM Keira Russell-Strong, Fleet Capt. Janet Shepherd, Ensign Katherine Robbie Lawarence, Capt. Tiffa and food. Pizza may not be that good, but the company sure was! RADM Ercanbrack, SCPO Richard Knox, Ensign Joey Ercanbrack, RADM Lynnette Tiffany, a memeber of the X-Men, Keira Russell-Strong “Silky” and Capt. D. Justin Taylor, “S. Treighton Knox, Capt. Tiffany Knox, Rachel Bourne, Robbie Lawarence. Robbie. Harrow.” Photo by Alyssa Clawson Photo by Keira Strong Photo by Dayne Clarke
Dave and Peggy Sitbon of the USS Sovereign would like to announce that they just got back from Vegas. Not only was Star Trek: The Experience great, but they renewed their wedding The whole ceremony took less than 10 minutes! Submitted by Dave and Peggy Sitbon WARPS, WEDDING BELLS AND MORE!
a/Alabama 2004, Trisston Wright. Our fearless leader and paramedic Capt. Nancy O’Shields on duty. The acting XO, Jan Sleigh, at the registration table ready to take their Sleigh Submitted by Jan Sleigh money, give them a target and tell them about STARFLEET. Submitted by Jan Sleigh
any Knox Robbie Lawarence “Ernie G. RADM Keira Strong “Silky”, Capt. Tiffany Knox, Really, a no booze party! Dayne Clarke, Richard Knox, Janet Shepherd, Katherine , tormenting Ambler”, SPCO Richard Knox, “Scoop”, RADM Lynnette Knox, “Molly M. Awbsterr” Ercanbrack, Joey Ercanbrack, Lynnette Knox, D. Justin Taylor, Tiffany Knox, and “Eddie R. Gyle” Photo by D. Justin Taylor in front, Robbie Lawarence. ng Photo by Keira Strong Photo by Keira Strong
g vows as well, Vegas-Style! Crewmembers of the USS Commonwealth got together this holiday season After 28 years, Angeles member Emily Carlson fi nally broke and volunteered as bell ringers for the Salvation Army. with her parents’ religious practices and celebrated her fi rst- Back Row: Gunnery SGT. Bill Rowlette, Lt. Cmdr. Darrell Thomas Front Row: ever birthday--and the Angeles helped. The command staff Capt. James Cecil, Cadet Amber Rowlette, and Ensign Linda Thomas and crew chipped in to surprise Emily with a cake and a Photo by Sharon Rowlette bunch of presents...all with the theme of the number one. Photo by Gary Sandridge. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Corps, 12th Jamie Clancy 15th Bran Stimpson Happy Holidays and I hope you are all FORCECOM REPORT doing well. As the year draws to a close, I International Service look back over the accomplishments of the by BGN Linda Olsen•COFORCECOM Mark H. Anbinder Corps for the past year and stand proud. 9th 6 3 Brigade Commendation JC Cohen The members of this organization have 10th 5 1 17th Nancy Lynch 875th Sandy Berenberg performed some pretty impressive feats 12th 36 60 Sharon Bloom 875th Karen Goldbach of community service as well as service 14th 1 0 Ethel Lynch 875th Mandi Livingston of Country. I am grateful to be associated 15th 13 4 Michelle Warford 875th Jill Rayburn with this organization. 17th 20 8 Marlene Miller 875th Dennis Rayburn 20th 0 0 15th Bran Stimpson Ben Redding I also look back over the past four years total 282 233 Anthony Leopard under the leadership of Commandant Brigade Achievement Mike Wilson Wade Olson and fi nd that the Corps Recruits 17th Kathy McCartney 875th Judy Durall has grown in size, fi nancial stability, 2nd Nancy O’Shield, Kit Ramsey, Everett Brooks 875th Mike Malotte and reputation. We can hold our heads Bridget Duffy, James Lewis Susan Fugate-Ueffi ng high and be proud of what we have 5th Christine Jordan, Deborah Day, Commandant’s Campaign Joost Ueffi ng accomplished. I would like to thank Nicole Wukasch 2nd Wade Olson 674th Scott Grant Commandant Olson for his countless hours 7th Dean Rogers, Lashanna Brooks, Ken Olson 674th Scott Akers of service to the Corps. I know better than Maire Wilson, Eugene Sanford Lindsey Olson 674th Jeanette Self anyone (as his wife, past Chief of Staff and 10th Paul Reed Heather Olson 674th Rebecca Self current General Staff Member) how much 12th Mark Webb 5th Patrick McAndrew 565th Neil Yawn he has given to ensure the well being of Russell Garrison 565th Mary Ann Morris this organization. I hope you will join me Discharges (may include members whose Joel Houseworth 565th Larry Morris in a salute to a great leader and a good memberships in SFI have expired) Arlene Sickels 565th Raye Crews friend as he steps down. Let us continue 2nd Kaileen Gibbs, James Gibbs, Rick Steve Eizenberg 565th DJ Allen to prove to him that his efforts were not in Gibbs, Deirdre Gibbs, Bethany Theilman 325th BDR Robyn Winans Kit Ramsey vain as the Corps moves forward into the 3rd Quinn Bratteng Ed Dravecky Sunnie Planthold new year. 4th Arthur Van Rhee, Kevin Mooney, Robert Fritz Ralph Planthold Nadine Peters, Christopher Esquibel, Liz Weber Kai’leen Gibbs Open Position Jessica Flores, Scott Sommer, Bruce Jan Agee Wade Olson It is with much regret that I accept the Sommer, Melroy Houser Jr. 911th BDR Thomas Carroll Linda Olson resignation of Jennifer Colpitts, Deputy 5th Bill Frazer, Jon Rider, Shawn John Roberts Commanding Offi cer, Forces Command, McVay, Nate Martin, Rick Ervans, Sean Community Service Geraldine Sylvester effective January 1st, 2005. I appreciate Capellan 1st Jeffery Davis Roy Green the work that Jenn has done for this 5th Craig Martin 521st Sheila Benton offi ce and wish her well in all her future Units activated this period Deborah Day 565th Steve Gordon endeavors. With that said, I am announcing 1st 180th Nancy O’Shields 2nd 681st, 609th, 645th SFMC Service Commendation that I will be accepting applications for Ed Dravecky 3rd 786th 7th Martin Lessem the position. If you are interested in the Robyn Winans 7th 786th MEU Allyson Dyar position I would like a letter stating why 12th 255th Good Conduct Michael Smith you would like to be considered for the 14th 469th 5th Nadine Romero 521st Martin Lessem position, what you think you can bring to Stephen Idell 521st Les Rickard the offi ce and a copy of your real life and Units deactivated this period Norman DeRoux 521st Deidre Rickard fl eet resumé. The qualifi cations are the 2nd 651st Matt Copple normal ones for positions of this type, 4th 12th, 29th, 33rd (standby) Great Barrier Greg Trotter namely: being a member in good standing 5th 575th (standby) 4th Jim Monroe 75th PJ Trotter of the SFMC; having completed OTS 15th 987th Mike Sunderman 75th Thomas Carroll and OCC, with Flag Offi cers Courses 12th Jamie Clancy Ricky Bruckman a plus; having completed Initial Entry Promotions (as reported) 15th Bran Stimpson Greg Franklin Training and Professional Development; 1st BDE Keith Stybo to 1st Lt Sean Myers and good attitude and willingness to 4th BDE Roy Henderson to LTC Leader’s Commendation work for the betterment of the Corps. David Pittsenberger to GSGT 4th Mike Butwinick 7th This is the fi nal article for this publication Some experience with management Cyndi Temple to BGN Brian Scheur 21st this year. The fi nal 2004 reports for the and leadership (real life or SFI/SFMC) 5th BDE Arlene Sickels to MCPT Anthony Spotts 11th Corps will be gathered in December and is preferable. Send all applications to Nate Martin to 1st LT Robert Torres 18th reported in the next CQ. I charge each of me at either the e-mail address or the Steve Eizenberg to SGM Steve Machado 83rd you to report to your OIC. Furthermore, USPS address that follow. Linda Olson, Christine Jordan to SGT 5th Patrick McAndrew 565th I charge each of the OICs to send their Commanding Offi cer Forces Command Deborah Day to SGT David Kania 565th reports to the next link in the reporting SFMC, 9020 N SR 53, Madison FL 32340. Nicole Wukasch to CPL 7th Keith Keppley 760th chain. If you hold an offi ce in this chain, E-mail: [email protected] 6th BDE Ed Seaman to COL 17th Randy Lynch 875th it is your duty to the Marines who report
7th BDE Kenneth Hontz to LT COL Sharen Bloom 875th to you to follow thru and make sure that State of the Corps by the numbers Ethel Lynch 875th their accomplishments, complaints, ideas,
Awards issued Michelle Warford 875th suggestions and compliments are passed Brigades reporting this period (as reported by Brigades) Marlene Miller 875th to the next level. These reports are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, basis for most of the awards granted 12th, 14th, 15th, 17th (not all units within Wilderness Challenge Ribbon Academic Excellence during the year. Promotions requests these brigades reported) 1st Linda Olson 123rd 3rd Eric Cowand can be backed up with the information
2nd Wade Olson 674th 7th Kyle J. Wolf from unit reports. Vacant positions in Strength by Brigade (numbers based on Richard Graham 78th the Corps could actually fi nd someone to units reporting) Marine Profi ciency fi ll them by scanning over good reports. STARFLEET Cross 3rd Eric Cowand Other units might fi nd something in your active reserve 1st Linda Olson 123rd report to help them become a better unit. 1st 49 23 Jill Rayburn 163rd Embassy Duty If you have questions regarding reporting, 2nd 23 27 Dennis Rayburn 163rd 4th Betty Scheur 21st please contact me and I will do my best to 3rd 39 35 2nd DJ Allen 674th Brian Scheur 21st 4th 36 10 answer them Wade Olson 674th Mike Bulwinick 7th 5th 8 17 Gold Nebula Jim Monroe 75th 6th 4 8 Until next time, may each of you be well 2nd Wade Olson (issued by VCS Mike Sunderman 75th and safe this holiday season. 7th 42 37 Anbinder)
22 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ STATE OF TRACOM INFOCOM UPDATE by BGR John Roberts•COTRACOM by LGN Wade Hoover•COINFOCOM This is to be my last State of TRACOM Training Offi cer, can be reached at david.pi As the end of the year approaches, it have a basic understanding of HTML? to you, the members of the SFMC. I [email protected]; and, starts to make one think about what has Then you could be the person that I’m have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving occurred over the past year, and about looking for. The SFMC webteam is the Corps as the Commanding Offi cer Becky Slater, New 13th BDE what the future holds. This year has looking for several volunteers to help of TRACOM and hope my successor, Training Offi cer, can be reached at held much change for STARFLEET, as with maintenance of the SFMC website. whoever it may be, continues the good [email protected]; well as the STARFLEET Marine Corps. Duties include writing news articles for work that has been started and remembers Members have come and gone, and the the website, maintenance of existing to have fun. I want to thank LGEN Wade Continuing with the Student of the Month dreaded specter of politics again came pages, and checking the site for errors. Olson for giving me the chance to serve as announcement, it is my honor to announce to the forefront of several regions, as What qualifi cations do you need? COTRACOM for the last two years, to the that the Student of the Month for November well as the election for Commander, staff of the best Command in the SFMC 2004 is, once again, Geoff Upton. Geoff STARFLEET. 1) Must be a member in good standing who truly work hard to make the SFMCA completed 10 courses, 2 of them with in STARFLEET (being a member of a better and more enjoyable experience for Honors during October. Will you be next? Now is the time for healing the wounds the SFMC is not required). all of us, but I want to especially thank all of Take some courses at the SFMCA, expand that exist, and give the Commander, you, the members of the SFMC. You have your knowledge and try to become our next STARFLEET elect, Mandi Livingston, 2) Have reliable internet and E-mail all made this a most enjoyable experience Student of the Month. as well as incoming Commandant of the access. by showing that you are willing to step up SFMC, all the help they need to continue and help out when your skills are useful and The total number of SFMCA courses the work done by their predecessors 3) Have a good basic knowledge of benefi cial to the membership. I sincerely completed by Marines in September to make this organization strong. HTML. hope you will continue to volunteer and was 78, of which 22 were completed Please join with me in welcoming these help TRACOM and all areas of the SFMC with Honors and 7 with Distinction. individuals to the leadership positions at 4) Be able to work in a team the most successful it can be in the future. Congratulations to all the fi ne Marines who which that I’m sure they’ll excel. I would environment, and be able to work Remember, we do this for you, but we can’t completed courses. I hope they were fun also like to take this opportunity to thank under deadlines. do it without you and your help. and enjoyable for you. Wade Olson for the years of service that he has given to the SFMC. Without him, 5) Knowledge of .php is a plus. Now on the State of TRACOM: The newest project to come of the close I don’t believe that we would be half the working relationship between the SFMCA organization that we are today. Thank 6) Experience using Dreamweaver is I would like to remind everyone, once and the STARFLEET Academy is a new you, Wade’o. a plus. again, that the Army Field Manuals called course for the SFA’s Institute of Leadership, for by several SFMCA courses can be “The Care and Feeding of the Marine Strike Now, in looking ahead, there are Please send your resume to found on the SFMC site at http://www.sfi - Group.” This course will open on January changes on the horizon. However, we [email protected], and please sfmc.org/tracom/fm.shtml. If you have 1, 2005 and is directed, primarily, at the shouldn’t fear change, but embrace include examples of your HTML work. any questions or problems, please let me Chapter CO and XO, who don’t know much it. Without change, any organization know. about the SFMC, but want to learn and see becomes stale, and withers. Well, I think that’s all for me for this if an MSG might be right for their chapter. I issue. Have a happy holiday, and see I would like, once again, to call upon encourage all of you, regardless of whether Calling all members!! Do you have ya around. those of you with creative skills (writing, you are a Chapter CO or XO to take the a desire to serve the SFMC? Do you graphics, layout, etc.) and desire to help course and refer others in the organization the staff of TRACOM, please contact me to it because you never know what you (or at [email protected]. Your skills others) might learn. and talents are needed to help us get our manuals revised and expanded for re- We continue to work on new courses release to the members of the SFMC. This and other projects to improve your GALAXYCON II REPORT is an important project that has been given SFMCA experience; however, as always, the highest priority for completion within if you have any ideas for future courses, Cmdr. Eugene Sanford•Chief Historian, USS Top Gun things you would like to see revised in our TRACOM; here is your chance to make One week after being launched at the sci-fi , fantasy, and classic TV shows. The current courses or manuals, or you want your mark on the future of the SFMC and 2004 Region Seven Conference in dealers’ room including patches, pins, to volunteer to help us get the current TRACOM. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the shuttle posters and videos of classic cartoons manuals revised, please contact me Top Gun embarked on its very fi rst and sci-fi /fantasy series. privately at [email protected] and I I am also pleased to welcome the away mission: GalaxyCon II in Beltsville, will see what we can do to use your ideas following new members to the TRACOM Maryland. One of the fi rst things I saw at GalaxyCon and talents to help all of the SFMC. Staff: was the Region 7 recruiting table. It was Among the celebrity guests was Richard manned by USS DeBraak CO Mike Allen Again, thank you all for your support and Rey Cordero, New Infantry Hatch, executive producer and star of the and DeBraak member Annie Wheeler, encouragement over the last 18+ months Branch Director, can be reached at original “Battlestar Galactica” series and as well as Task Force 72 Commander I have served as COTRACOM. I will be [email protected]; of “The Great War of Magellan.” Richard, a (Vice Regional Coordinator for Region naming my replacement as COTRACOM well-known motivational speaker (details 7, Sector 2) and USS Matrix CO Joe on December 30. If you think you may be Martin Lessem, New (returning) at www.richardhatch.com), featured two Hoolihan. While at the table, I signed on qualifi ed and want to apply for the position, Maritime Operations Branch Director, can exclusive trailers of “Battlestar Galactica: to the USS Matrix as an affi liate member, send your Fleet and real life resumés to be reached at [email protected] The Second Coming” and “The Great joining a chapter that celebrated its me at [email protected]. I now look and will be assisted by Becky Slater War Of Magellan.” Later, he spoke with tenth anniversary as STARFLEET’s fi rst forward to serving you as Commandant of ([email protected]) and James Pepe fans, took pictures, and conducted an internet correspondence chapter. the STARFLEET Marine Corps and thank ([email protected]); actor’s workshop. all of you for your support of the Team For the Shuttle Top Gun — founded STARFLEET ticket. Greg Franklin, New Special Operations Other guests included Jewel Staite, star by Captain Dean Rogers — it was the Branch Director, can be reached at of FOX’s “Firefl y” — who is scheduled to beginning of a new adventure, one of I know I speak for the entire Livingston/ [email protected]; appear in “Firefl y: The Movie” next April what we hope will be many for this new Planthold team when I encourage you to and signed autographs — and Mark organization in Region 7. apply and let us know what you would Erik Cowand, New 3rd BDE Lutz, star of the WB’s “Angel.” Training Offi cer, can be reached at like to see improved around SFI and the SFMC. [email protected]; The convention included a fanzine exhibit where people could buy and write Have a great, safe and happy holiday David Pittsenberger, New 4th BDE fanzines from different genres, including season.
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 23 Important health and medical drugsatfda) which contains a searchable information gleaned from the ton of directory of approved prescriptions medical stuff I receive each week! HOUSECALLS and over-the-counter drugs, info on discontinued drugs, and info on drug Bad Hair Genes? by ADM David A. Miller, MD•FDP Medicine Director recalls/warnings/shortages, etc. Bad hair days may be inherited! Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Telling Patients What They Really Think Vioxx Recalled have discovered a “Frizzled 6 gene” (I’m Here’s the results of an interesting survey reported in this week’s Journal of the Merck, the maker of Vioxx (a potent not making this up) in mice that can affect of physicians done in England, and reported American Medical Association, noted that anti-infl ammatory medication used in what kind of hair they have. Mice without in the Reader’s Digest British Edition, women who drink more than one sweetened arthritis,) has voluntarily withdrawn their the gene have “swirls and tufts of hair where physicians were asked what they soft drink a day were 1.3-2 times more likely blockbuster drug effective immediately. akin to things like cowlicks in humans.” would most like to tell their patients. 61% to develop diabetes than women who drink A recent study showed a higher risk for wanted to say “Trust me, you don’t need a less than one soft drink a month. Fruit juices heart attacks and stroke in those who use Hide the Scrubs prescription. And I’m not just trying to save and diet soft drinks didn’t have an increase Vioxx for greater than 18 months. So far Norman Hutchins is the fi rst person money.” 50% wanted to say “Please wash in risk, but sweetened fruit punch did with (and that’s the best way to put it at the to be banned from every hospital in before you come see me.” 60% wanted results very similar to the sweetened soft moment as further studies are underway) England and Wales. He apparently likes to tell patients bluntly to lose weight. 58% drinks. Critics of the study say it’s really the other, so called, “Cox-2 Inhibitors” such to steal surgical masks and gowns and wanted to tell patients not to save their most affect of an unhealthy lifestyle that resulted as Celebrex and Bextra are considered has already attempted to do so more pressing concerns for last. 20% wanted to in the increased risk. More studies are safe. Merck will refund prescription costs than 40 times since January of this year tell patients not to show them a diagnosis planned. for Vioxx users; contact them via the – being already barred from more than downloaded off the internet. And a good following methods to learn how to safely 30 hospitals before his banning above. percentage wanted patients to turn off Toxin Warnings for US Fish return any unused Vioxx and how to get a What if he needs medical care at a and/or not use their cell phones during their Beware of fi sh caught in US lakes and refund: 800-805-9542, www.vioxx.com, or hospital? He has to call for prior approval offi ce visit. (‘Nuf said.) rivers; they’re probably contaminated www.merck.com. and be supervised. by toxins. Information from a database Child Vaccinations Are Up maintained by the EPA notes that every Another Year, Another Flu Shot Crisis Medical Tourism With next month being National state but Alaska and Wyoming issued fi sh Just when you thought last year’s Here’s a unique way to increase the Immunization Awareness Month, here’s toxin advisories in 2003 – covering 35% troubles and headaches about fl u shot tourism trade to your country – offer reassuring information from the CDC that of US lake acreages and 24% of US river shortages were behind us, now comes cheap medical services and procedures. the vaccination rate of children is at an all miles (13 million acres of lakes and 750,000 this year’s debacle where HALF of the US That’s what they’re doing in India, where time high of 79% for last year (compared to miles of rivers). The toxins involved include: supply was lost to possible contamination. they are actively marketing their medical 75% for 2002) – that is, 79% of US toddlers “mercury, dioxins, PCBs, pesticides and Yep, it’s gonna be worse than last year resources and lower prices to Western are getting their recommended vaccinations heavy metals, including arsenic, copper and folks – a full half of the national supply is patients (especially the US and UK). on time. Connecticut had the best rate lead”. So far this year, 44% of states have gone. I don’t have ANY for my patients; Two examples include: hip resurfacing for at 94% while Colorado had the worst at issued fi sh advisories for mercury. (The none. I’m recommending two things this $5,000 and heart bypass surgery for only 67.5%. Four other states had fewer than advisories cover fi sh caught in lakes and year: only those who truly need a fl u shot $6,000 (that’s including air fare. (“Hey, a 75% rate: Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, rivers and not those caught at sea or raised should get one (see below) and I urge honey, let’s see the Taj Mahal after I get and West Virginia. Specifi c childhood in fi sh farms.) those who need a fl u shot to contact my gallbladder taken out …”) vaccine successes include the chickenpox their local branch of the Visiting Nurse vaccine (almost 85% in 2003 versus 81% Kid Safety Data Association to fi nd out where the VNA Snack Food Package Sizes in 2002) and the rate for three doses of the A recent study by the National Safekids is doing local community immunizations. Score one for the gluttons! Kraft Foods pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar (68% in Campaign notes that only 41% of kids Start with their website at www.vnaa.com Inc. has announced that it has reneged 2003 versus 41% in 2002.) aged 5-14 years wear appropriate helmets to fi nd your local VNA chapter and their on its promise to reduce package sizes when on skates, bicycles or scooters – and contact information. Now here’s who of some of its snack foods. Why? Market Music in the Operating Room then only 35% wear their helmets correctly! should defi nitely get fl u shots this year research apparently has shown that You might not know this, but real operating Sobering statistics when you consider that (if you can fi nd ‘em!): all children aged consumers don’t want to eat smaller rooms are not the tense silent arenas 80% of bicycle-related deaths are due to 6-23 months; adults aged 65 and older; portions after all – i.e. they want more portrayed on TV. In fact, there’s often music head injuries. So, wear your helmets and, if persons aged 2-64 years with chronic choice. While Kraft will still provide some playing. A study from the State Univ. of New in doubt, a good suggestion is to have your health conditions (i.e. diabetes, heart smaller package sizes, they’re not going York – Buffalo found that surgeons displayed local police or fi re station check to see if the disease, cancer, etc.); all women who to discontinue their larger packaging. less stress and performed tasks better helmets are being worn correctly. will be pregnant during the fl u season; Interestingly, shares of Kraft stock rose in when listening to the music of their choice. residents of nursing homes and long- price with the news. (I remember participating in a surgery as More Problems Due to Obesity term care facilities; healthcare providers a med student while we were all listening A recent study in the Archives of Internal involved in direct patient care (I always get High Fructose Corn Syrup to the local university homecoming football Medicine noted that obese women have an one, not sure where I’m gonna get mine One of the causes of our countries game. There was an exciting broken tackle increased chance of having a “false-positive this year!); and out-of-home caregivers obesity epidemic may be the increased and long run up fi eld for a touchdown, and I mammogram” – i.e. a mammogram that and household contacts of kids aged less consumption of high fructose corn syrup had found that the entire surgical team had is read abnormal but is, in fact, normal. than 6 months. Good hunting. sweeteners found in soft drinks and other quietly moved several feet closer to the radio The increased risk was calculated to be foods. A recent study in the American to hear the play-by-play better – while still from 14-25% more as compared to non- Liposuction Update Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that maintaining our sterile fi elds!) obese women (using the Body Mass Index Well, while liposuction does fl atten your consumption of high fructose corn syrup measuring system in over 100,000 US tummy, it appears that it doesn’t improve increased more than 1,000 times in the Doctor Visits and Prescriptions Are Up women over the age of 40). your health. A study in the New England US from 1970 to 1990, corresponding to A study released this week from the Journal of Medicine looking at risk factors a similar rise in obesity during this same CDC looking at US healthcare trends More Benefi ts Due to Exercise for diabetes and heart disease in obese time, most likely due to the increased in 2002 versus 2001 noted that doctor A study noted in Family Practice News women found that liposuction “did not calories found in the corn syrup. visits were up 1% at 890 million visits and noted that Tai Chi improved the ability of signifi cantly alter metabolic risk factors” prescriptions continued to rise (a full 25% patients with congestive heart failure to walk for these two diseases. (I wonder if you A Stun Gun for the Masses over the last decade.) 60% of doctor visits further, have lower values of a blood protein can get your money back?) Sure, stun guns are effective but they were to primary care physicians (i.e. family associated with heart disease, and had a can only be used effectively against doctors, internists, and pediatricians,) and noted improvement in their quality of life. Exercise and Breast Cancer one person at a time. Now there’s medications were prescribed in two-thirds of Part of the ongoing study of over 2,000 word of a new device in the works these visits. The top three most prescribed Two New FDA Websites women in the Nurses’ Health Study of that can take out groups of people at medicines in 2002 were “ibuprofen and Check out two new websites from the women with breast cancer has noted a time. NewScientist.com reports a other non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): the signifi cant role of regular exercise, device that “can sweep a ‘lightning-like’ antidepressants and antihistamines.” fi rst is their FDA Heart health Online site especially walking, in reducing a women’s beam of electricity across a crowd” (www.fda.gov/hearthealth) for info on risk of dying from breast cancer. Women with a maximum range of 7 meters (23 Soft Drinks Linked to Diabetes in Women prevention, diagnosis and treatment of with breast cancer who walked 1-3 hours feet!) Police and military are interested. A study of over 51,000 female nurses heart disease; second is their Drugs@FDA a week had a 25% reduction. Those that (“Alright men, set phasers on parboil!”) by researchers at Harvard University as site (www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ walked more, i.e. 3-8 hours a week, had a 50% reduction. (continued on p. 25)
24 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ HOUSECALLS (continued from p. 24) THE XENOARCHAEOLOGIST The Internet’s “Best Patient-Friendly Site” COMMON AND UNCOMMON ORIGINS: PEELING THE LAYERS BACK Congratulations to the American ON COMMON ORIGIN THEORY Academy of Family Physicians’ patient web site (familydoctor.org) which recently by COMM David E. Klingman•Chief of Operations/Xenoarchaeology, USS Jaguar, R14 won MD NetGuide’s 2004 Nettie Award for Excellence on the Medical Internet for Best In previous studies of the general humanoid.) What we are examining is Space-borne organisms Patient-Friendly site! It’s really an excellent forms of life in the Milky Way Galaxy, that subset of species within this galaxy There are a number of space-borne site for all kinds of healthcare information prevailing theories of “Common Origin” that do NOT share common characteristics organisms that have been encountered and “Housecalls” has noted it as a “Featured have been proposed to explain the with the majority of species and/or those that fall into three general categories: Web Site of the Week” in the past. (Hey, relative common characteristics of species native to other galaxies; these organic life forms, such as ‘Junior’ that’s MY professional organization! Yep, humanoid life. These theories are based include: species known to be native to and Gomtuu, and the Swarm Aliens I’m a card-carrying member of the AAFP!) on the following questions: 1. Why are so other galaxies; a variety of space-borne encountered by USS Voyager; a variety many forms of life, particularly humanoid organisms; metallic and inorganic forms of non-corporeal forms, which include Is It Healthy? It’s a Salad, Isn’t It? (Part forms, so similar physically? 2. Why do of life; shape-shifting species; extra- the Farpoint Aliens, the space wyrm II) the majority of humanoid forms act and dimensional species; and hyper-evolved encountered by USS Voyager, and the In a previous “Housecalls” I detailed the think so similarly and in such a narrow species. Calamarain; and a variety of apparently calorie and fat contents of taco salads. range of psychology and intellect? 3. energy-based creatures, which include Well, now comes sobering info on other Why do species that at fi rst seem so Species of extragalactic origin the Beta XIIa entity, Beta Renner cloud, fast-food salads – i.e. some have as many, diametrically opposed (even those Very few species have been encountered Companion, dikironium cloud creature, or more, calories and fat than a Big Mac species at war with each other) still that have been verifi ed to be of extragalactic and Zetarians and Organians. The (580 calories, 33 g fat). As reported in fi nd themselves ultimately thinking on origin. These species, which include the organic life forms are remarkable in their Consumer Reports, “McDonald’s grilled common terms? Kelvans, the Nacene (a sporocystian life characteristic ability to survive in the chicken Caesar salad with dressing has form,) the insect-like species encountered vacuum of space, but since so few of 440 calories and 26 g of fat, while Wendy’s The prevailing theory of Common by USS Enterprise (“Catspaw”), the these creatures have been encountered, Mandarin chicken salad with dressing packs Origin is based on evidence of common Shar’nn, Daomasrai, and Idjalich (species their study remains elusive. The 640 calories and 35 g of fat.” In contrast, seeding of genetic material by an ancient encountered by the crew of the USS various non-corporeal and energy- Subway’s Garden Fresh salad with chicken proto-humanoid species, and a subset Jaguar), the Makers (the species known based life forms may have several is a bit better with 310 calories and only 8 g has been put forth which describes a to have created the Mudd Androids) and common characteristics, which include of fat. 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This, of course, leaves us with the these are species intermediate on the information on the new MyVoice ID, a that (perhaps) humanoid life is in fact perplexing question of how insect life forms process of development into advanced recording device about the size of a pager unique to *this* galaxy, and any forms of came to evolve in the Milky Way Galaxy. life forms such as the Q Continuum and that parents or caregivers can use to life outside the Milky Way are bound to However, current evidence suggests perhaps the wormhole aliens and pah record a child’s medical information (i.e. for be fundamentally different, and perhaps that, on most worlds, insect life predates wraiths. emergency situations.) forms the basis for explaining why we humanoid life (Earth, for example, appears fi nd those rare anomalies that don’t to have developed insect life far earlier than Metallic and inorganic forms Birds, Bees, and Video seem to fi t into “the grand scheme of mammalian and humanoid life) and thus Relatively rare, the few inorganic life www.healthychats.com has two new humanoid life.” this suggests that insect life forms either forms that have been encountered - videos (VHS or DVD) to help parents precede the humanoid genetic seeding the Horta, Excalbians, Exocomps, and discuss age-appropriate sexual issues with What are those species like? Which OR that insect life forms may have been crystalline entity - are all silicon based their children. The two videos are: “Just species are truly not “humanoid” life seeded by species not native to our own life in one form or another, and therefore Between Us – A Chat About Puberty for forms? To answer this question, we galaxy. The Makers and the Old Ones they are interesting both as proof that Mothers and Daughters” and “The Birds must fi rst relax our concept of what it are interesting, since the only evidence silicon, like carbon, supports ‘siliganic’ and the Bees With Ease.” is to be humanoid: the conservative we have for their existence lies in their (as opposed to ‘organic’) life and that (and somewhat narrow) description android creations. This is perplexing, since silicon and carbon are unique in their Plastic Surgery for Soldiers defi nes a number of uniquely humanoid these androids are clearly modeled after ability to form stability in chemistry that You may have read recently that the characteristics that make up the humanoid forms, which raises the question supports intelligent life. The Tholians, US military has approved many types of humanoid form, i.e. two legs, two arms, of whether their creations are based upon thought to be liquid-metallic in some plastic surgery procedures for our military hands with opposable digits, erect form life forms encountered in this galaxy or form (their true form is still uncertain) personnel and their dependents – under the of walking, head in line with long axis whether these species were themselves may also be inorganic life forms. idea that military surgeons need to practice of the body, stereoscopic vision, and so humanoid. This remains a subject of some these skills for future war wounds (i.e. nose forth. However, a majority of life forms interest to the fi eld of Xenoarchaeology, Shape-shifting species jobs, chin realignments, jaw reconstruction, fall in some way into the humanoid since clues to these species true forms Although generally organic life forms, etc.) Sounds okay, right? Well, a recent characteristic. Even species which bear are, to this point, completely absent. The report in The New Yorker noted that, the natural state/form of shape-shifting much less resemblance to the Human most pressing question, of course (given between 2000 and 2003, the US Army species (where known) is very different species, including reptilian species and the similarities between the Mudd and Exo performed “496 breast enlargements and than humanoid forms. The known several other felinoid, canid, and other III androids) is whether the Makers and the 1,361 liposuction procedures” – no doubt, representatives of shape-shifting life, species that, despite their outward Old Ones were in fact the same species or honing their necessary surgery skills for which include the Dominion Founders, physical differences, are still derived related species. (The possibility exists that such injuries in future combat zones! chameloids, Daliwakan Wraiths, shape- from genetic seed material, can be these species, like many humanoids, were shifting Antosians, and allasomorphs traced to the ancient proto-humanoid ancient species seeded in other galaxies by of Daled IV, have natural states which species (a few different species such the same proto-humanoid species from the are very different from humanoid life: as the Sheliak may or may not be truly Milky Way.) (continued on p. 26)
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 25 seeks to make connections between THE XENOARCHAEOLOGIST the various forms of life throughout THE XENOARCHAEOLOGIST (continued from p. 25) the galaxy. Xenoarchaeological Science has, to some degree, found XENOARCHAEOHISTORY: CONNECTING THE SPECIES OF the Founders are known to exist in signifi cant similarities on two major a gelatinous state (and chameloids, a points - humanoid life (seeded by the STAR TREK PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE rare species, may in fact be a subset ancient proto-humanoids discovered An editorial by COMM David E. Klingman of the 100 changelings sent out into the through the work of Professor Galen) galaxy,) the Daliwakan Wraiths appear and reptilian life (discovered and studied Chief of Operations/Xenoarchaeology, USS Jaguar, R14 to be wormlike creatures capable of through the Voth and Distant Origin form alteration and projection, and Theory). Current areas of study seek to Recently, I discussed the role of Star Trek universe, and to play with ideas the allasomorphs and shape-shifting connect many other forms of life through Xenoarchaeology and History in the that provide insight to everything outside the Antosians are known to alter form by the following examinations/questions: context of the Star Trek universe with relatively small enclave of the Federation, cellular manipulation (in fact, these 1. Are species of extragalactic origin, Alex Rosenzweig [Thanks to Alex for his STARFLEET, and what’s really a small part two species may be considered to be i.e. those species not indigenous to contribution and conversation], and we of space. a subset of humanoid life, given their the Milky Way, derived from a common talked about the past, present, and future natural forms.) insect-like ancestor, much like those and the “what if” and “what next” scenarios So here, for your thought, is my species from the Milky Way are derived of what is likely to happen in the 25th century speculation of “what comes next” [a lot Trans-dimensional species from a humanoid ancestor? 2. Are the (2400s) and beyond. The springboard for of this comes from USS Jaguar’s fi ction A variety of trans-dimensional species Makers and the Old Ones, whose only these ideas is rooted in post Dominion War at http://www.angelfi re.com/nc2/sardis] of varying physical characteristics and evidence of existence are found in the times [2375ff.] and the various directions detailed as some ‘signifi cant’ events that ‘potencies’ have been encountered. Mudd Androids and androids of Exo III, STARFLEET might take in a period of post- relate the NOW of Star Trek (i.e. the 2370s) These have ranged from somewhat the same species or related species? 3. war recovery. to the ‘next’ of Star Trek (everything from ‘humanoid’ appearing species, such Are organic space-borne forms such as that point on)... as the solanagen-based life forms Gomtuu, Junior, and Swarm Aliens all This has led me to a brief study (more of an encountered by the Enterprise-E, the related species, and if so, how did these editorial actually) of “Xenoarchaeohistory” The 2380s Suunyati described in the USS Jaguar species develop the capacity to survive and the examination of the eras of Star I introduce the notion that slipstream Trek. mission logs, and the sphere builders in the harsh space environment? 4. Are becomes a functional form of propulsion, also known as the Xindi “Makers”, to the non-corporeal and energy-based and we ultimately re-establish contact with One might defi ne ‘eras’ within the Star wormlike aliens, such as the trans-spatial space borne life forms related in some the Delta Quadrant. Trek universe, which include what predates aliens encountered by USS Voyager way as either stages of evolution of First Contact in 2063, the formative stages By the late 2380s we go to war with the and USS Equinox, to creatures without organic life into ‘higher’ life forms? 5. of the Federation [2063-2151 and following], Voth [ST: VGR “Distant Origin”] and we form, such as the Edo god, Nagilum, Are metallic and inorganic forms of life the “Original Series” era [2250-2300 and establish somewhat regular contact with the the holographic fi fth-dimensional beings all derived from silicon, and, if so, are following], the recently described “Lost Delta Quadrant. encountered by USS Voyager, and the these rare forms of life mere aberrations Era” [2300-2350], and the uniquely “Next wormhole aliens and pah wraiths. These of chemistry and/or technology (such as Generation/Deep Space Nine/Voyager” era [Alex asks] What starts the Voth confl ict? have also included species such as the Exocomps) or, if silicon is capable [2350-2380]. Species 8472 that exist in other forms of supporting ‘siliganic’ life, why have ANSWER: of space, such as fl uidic space. These we not seen far more numbers of these The eras beyond that have been only Our ‘incursions’ into their space in the species all appear to be either organic forms of life? 6. Are the chameloids in briefl y touched upon in occasional story Delta Quadrant and discovery that their forms of life or life forms capable of fact a subset of the changeling Founders lines, ranging from the introduction of the Doctrine is based on their desire to keep existing to some degree in our space, of the Dominion? 7. What unique Tox Uthat of the 27th century [ST:TNG secret the fact that, in their early millennia either directly or through manipulation of circumstances have allowed the rare “Captain’s Holiday”] to the very notable after leaving Earth, they survived by our own space-time dimension, and thus development of shape-shifting ability in temporal incursions whose origins are cannibalizing the proto-species that would may represent equal or correspondent allasomorphs, Antosians, and Daliwakan life forms to our own in other physically found in the 28th and 29th centuries become the Gorn, Hirogen, etc, they try to wraiths? Are these all somehow [various ENTERPRISE season 1 episodes, different dimensions of space-time. A quell the knowledge of their more seedy related? 8. Are trans-dimensional and a number of Voyager episodes and subset of these, such as Nagilum and past. We use the transphasic torpedoes to species all bound by some common other ‘temporal timeline’ episodes] and the the wormhole aliens and pah wraiths, destroy what turns out to be Voth outposts chemistry and biology within their own briefl y mentioned Kelvan exodus of the appear to be somewhat transcendent in the Pleiades Star Cluster, and turn the respective dimensions/universes? 9. Andromeda Galaxy in the 33rd century whole cluster into a wasteland, and so species, leading us to describe a subset Is there a continuum of evolution from [TOS “By Any Other Name”]. a moratorium is put on their use due the of trans-dimensional/extra-dimensional the ‘lowest’ forms of life, such as prions, interstellar environmental concerns. life forms which are ‘hyper-evolved.’ viruses, and bacteria, to the ‘highest’ The goal of an archaeologist is, of course, or most powerful forms of life, such as to fi ll in the gaps in (and in between) these The interesting twist is it introduces Hyper-evolved species Nagilum, the wormhole aliens and pah periods and ask questions, and to pose the the fact that the Voth are more ubiquitous These are the rarest (and perhaps wraiths, and the Q Continuum? 10. following questions: (due to their transwarp technology) and oldest) of species, encountered most Finally, are inconsistencies in the age introduces the idea that they themselves often by chance or by their own design, and potency of species delineated by What happens from the 25th and 29th have had run-ins with the Borg as well, and and may in fact be described as a subset periods of catastrophe on a galactic/ centuries that leads to the temporal the Borg were unable to handle the Voth. of trans-dimensional species. Included transgalactic scale? Are species such incursions, the Temporal Cold War and in this subset are the Q Continuum as the Q Continuum, Organians, and related events? My other major plot dynamic [and this (and it is currently thought that the alien others merely survivors of ancient is *really* where I integrate xenoscience known as Trelane was a member of this catastrophes (such as the destruction What happens after that? into history] is the incursion of a number species), the Douwd (an ancient and of many life forms by the Slavers) and of extragalactic insectoid species called powerful energy being), and perhaps the are, as a result, many of the ‘modern’ I take some liberties as usual, of the Shar’nn, Daomasrai, and Idjalich wormhole aliens and pah wraiths and species simply the result of evolution of course, since (in the context of the Star into the Delta and Gamma Quadrants; Nagilum. What these species appear the survivors of these major upheavals Trek universe), none of this has actually the Idjalich turn out to be able to devour to have in common (which makes them or seeding by those survivors? The happened yet. My attempt here is to entire civilizations, the Shar’nn try to drop very different than most other forms of more we study, the more questions make connection between past, present, this ‘nuisance’ into our galaxy, and the life) are their capacity for almost limitless we raise as to the Common Origin of and future and to relate all this to a grand Jem’Hadar and Voth suffer in the process, power and their apparent separateness species from the continuum of simple scheme that relates the aliens and their which further drives their confl ictive from the confi nes of space-time. to complex, from dissimilar to common, place in time and space. tendencies. We manage to introduce a and the more avenues we fi nd to plague to destroy the Idjalich, but the Connections expand our views as to what constitutes What fascinates me as much as how Shar’nn are still out there, and they’re One of the goals of Xenoarchaeology humanoid and non-humanoid and begin all the alien races might be connected hundreds of millennia more advanced, and (or any subset of Archaeology, for to relate species both taxonomically and [my Xenoarchaeology article appears they think TOTALLY like a hive mind - their that matter) is to make connections on an evolutionary scale. elsewhere in this Communiqué] is to think ships have an uber-transwarp/slipstream between the past and present, and what has happened to them and even more technology. The comparison for them to us from a biological point of view one so what WILL happen to them in the future is like for us (continued on p. 27)
26 DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 • STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ XENOARCHAEOHISTORY from the 24th, at least on the surface, and older races like the Vorlons and Shadows. because the Slavers wiped species out obviously not including the temporal tech This kind of thinking, as you can 1 billion years ago in THIS galaxy (not (continued from p. 26) that’s completely unknown in the 2300s?” guess, is how I came up with the fi eld of in other galaxies) and what was left was “Xenoarchaeology.” predominantly the seed material from to an anthill, they barely consider our My answer to him was, “A little, more the proto-humanoids due to its relative existence but are studying us now that or less a manifestation of us still having Alex admitted to me, “That’s something ubiquitousness cf. the insectoid genetic they are in our galaxy, and this is where hands, being humanoid, but I also have I’ve been thinking about, too. One thought seed material. I start introducing the very different forms some thoughts on the Borg by the 29th I had was that, along with humanoids being of life in other galaxies and follow through century, that they become a more or less scattered all over, the preponderance of END RESULT: we end up with mostly with the idea that life in our galaxy was liberated species [from the collective] and Earthlike planets in places where they really humanoids in our galaxy. a proto-humanoid seed [ST:TNG “The their cybernetics become a more useful shouldn’t exist is also an ‘artifact’ of ancient Chase”] and I introduce that life in other thing - they become individuals: engineers, super-engineering.” [Alex’s explanation: “I’m thinking that the galaxies is, in fact, more ancient and more technological scientists...” genetic manipulation was probably only sinister. History and Xenoarchaeology keyed to enhance certain evolutionary This is predicated on a massive I think of the proto-humanoid intervention pathways.”] This Voth confl ict fi lls the better part of catastrophe in the collective, worse than as a seeding of planets and of terra-forming the 2380s. their run-in with species 8472 [there are going hand in hand, and perhaps the proto- BOTTOM LINE: It’s the best way I thoughts I have with the Borg encountering humanoids ‘bit the dust’ in the Slaver wars, can think to explain it and include all The 2390s and early 2400s species like Species 8472 again and but their imprint remained in all the planets the material, including the Slavers and The 2390s become, in a sense, extragalactic aliens like the Shar’nn resulting they seeded, and although sentient life was it DOES allow for those superspecies another post-war recovery period where in the collective being overwhelmed.] nearly wiped out, their genetic seeding to be the older races (and there aren’t we explore the new technologies and remained. Earth, for example, was still that many of them - Q, Douwd, Nagilum, the growth of individuals beyond their I also have thoughts on holographic life in its early seed stage between 4 billion Organians, a few others) but they all do relatively narrowly focused lives into forms as well; they eventually run the path and 1 billion years ago (life was still pretty tend to be more energy based. new roles (after all, Picard can’t be in to independence by using Data’s case as a primitive,) so the Slaver weapons would not command of a starship for his whole life, precedent [ST:TNG “Measure of a Man.”] have affected us to the same degree as they THE CHALLENGING THOUGHT can he?) did all the sentient life that was more or less [from Alex] “Well, wait. The problem The result is that the Borg that do survive wiped out 1 billion years ago. remains that even here, using Earth as The pivotal year becomes 2399, where I discover a way to move beyond their our sample, there are many more insect introduce outlines for the 2400s where we more sinister characteristic [Alex raises a Those seed worlds that did survive were species than primates. It’s obviously more start sending massive slipstream engine very good point, that “the ‘new Borg’, as able to develop. complex than just having certain species vessels to these other galaxies. These it were, would probably take the lessons wiped out, because by any measure are big unmanned probes, much bigger of their history to prevent any collective- Alex also brings up a good point, “If the except sentience, the insects have it all than anything we’ve ever made, that use esque formations from becoming that proto-humanoids existed 4 billion years over primate species. So, then, is Earth tremendous amounts of energy; we build controlling again.”] and people then become ago, they could have been Organian-level typical, or atypical, and if it’s typical, how a number of prototypes between 2399 and capable of being *willing* members of that or higher long before the Slavers showed does that factor into that sort of macro- 2408. This is in effect a ‘space age’ era cf. segment of society, and the contribution up, too.” history?” the fi rst Mercury/Gemini/Apollo missions, of these cybernetic individuals and of the and storylines in that decade will focus as holographic forms of life add something My response to Alex (more or less in Honestly, Alex’s point hit home at that much on the building as the launching of distinctive to big picture. agreement) was that anything from BEFORE time, and I admitted to not being sure these ships. 1 billion years ago was either a survivor that how to explain that, beyond the fact 3000 and beyond became a superspecies, a non-corporeal or that since we see a LOT of humanoid From this point, we enter another ‘dark By 3000 there are “Borg” and holograms space-borne form, or was something very species perhaps the survivors of the era’ for much of the century, since what that are citizens of society - that’s another non-humanoid (Alex agreed.) Slaver holocaust were in opposition to these unmanned probes encounter are all story, and it’s not on paper yet ;) the ancient insects and pushed things those very nasty very alien species and So insect life, for example, was a different in their direction. They lost in *numbers* we “awaken the beast,” as it were. Still, What does seem certain (to me) is seed set, even on Earth, just in competition cf. insects but established sentience and the 2400s become the ‘slipstream’ era that the integration of cybernetic and with the proto-humanoid genetic material - intellectual dominance. and in the process we manage to map holographic forms of life benefi ts ‘humanity’ similar, of course, but from a time before the and understand much of our own galaxy and much of the temporal technology is Slavers, thus immune in its own way. Alex’s thought: “It might be that the (which offsets the darker more sinister probably in part due to their input as much proto-humanoids and proto-insectoids implications of our failure to successfully as by our own hands. To me, this seems a The proto-humanoids, then, may have were both competing, and in this galaxy, explore other galaxies). logical progression, and my supposition is existed along with insectoid life and perhaps the genetic strategies the humanoids that by the 3000s we’re defi nitely visiting all these ancient species were somewhat used were better. In other galaxies, The entire time period is based, of other galaxies, less constrained by the more multigalactic in their scope, and it perhaps the outcomes are different.” course, upon a certain superiority of more sinister dynamics of those places, and leads us to think that the proto-humanoids technology that thrusts us ahead of we’re trying to understand THOSE life forms may have in fact engineered entire solar A storyline for the 3000s! our competition (Klingons, Romulans, with those very different characteristics and systems. Perhaps we’ll spend that millennium Dominion, and so forth) and the fortunate perhaps exploring the history of our own dealing with the repercussions of relative absence of the Borg, for a time. galaxy from the pre-Slaver times. Alex pointed out “One thought, though. If awakening species in other galaxies you go down to the cellular and subcellular and drawing the attention of the ‘older 2500-2800: the path to temporal Species like Nagilum, the Q, and those levels, the basic biological foundations of races’ [there I go channeling J. Michael dynamics other ‘super species’ [remember the insects and other species on Earth are still Strazynski again] and the 4000s will be Interestingly, the Krenim [ST:VGR Metrons’ comment from TOS “Arena” that the same. If the two were from that radically the aftermath. “Year of Hell”] themselves play a part in perhaps in a thousand years we might different an origin, how does one explain the Voth War of the 2380s (it turns out establish a relationship?] are the survivors that commonality?” Alex’s thought: “There we go. Or, even that the Krenim build temporal vessels of the pre-Slaver times (I wrote an article on simpler, it’s not the original insectoids even WITH the alteration in timeline, and THAT too!) and perhaps the Iconians [ST: My thought: Perhaps the proto- that are back, it’s species from one of we meet them again, but they’re more TNG “Contagion”] may have themselves humanoids and insectoids were themselves the other galaxies, where the outcome benevolent) and their involvement plants been an ancient pre-Slaver species that similar - organic life is, after all, organic life; of the competition was different, who the seeds of growth that, along with our survived and developed into the species it’s just a matter of what took hold where. start interfering in the Milky Way. Sub- use of slipstream technology, opens us up that used gateway technology. The protohumanoids’ focus was in this arc becomes the question of whether we to the possibilities we explore in the 26th- galaxy, and the insectoids were here as were right to go poking in there in the fi rst 29th centuries. Come to think of it, doesn’t this just sound well, whereas in the Andromeda galaxy place. Old debate, new context.” a bit like Babylon 5? (for example, the Kelvans,) the insectoids Alex, of course, brings up a very good were more dominant, and so the natural BOTTOM LINE: Maybe we need to ask point, “That makes sense. Have you Old Races. Hm. Perhaps I should do a forms of the Kelvans, the creatures from ourselves if maybe the Q were right and built in anything to explain why the 29th comparative article between the Star Trek TOS “Catspaw”, etc. were more insectoid. if we should admire Q for his decision to Century tech seems so little changed older races like the Q and the Babylon 5 The difference would be seen in our galaxy drag Enterprise-D into Borg space. Why? (continued on p. 28)
STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 27 XENOARCHAEOHISTORY VCS-ELECT VISITS VULKON ORLANDO (continued from p. 27) By FCPT Ralph F Planthold•XO, USS Gasparilla, R2 Because he was right in some way of his assessment of our conceit - that we November 20 began as a brilliantly sunny folding Klingon mini-bat’leth ironically called protocol adviser, I placed her at the head of COULD handle anything. (no pun intended) morning and ended on an the “Doves of Peace.” the long table with an R2 RC candidate and even brighter note for a number of us who party on either side of her, then took a place As Alex pointed out, “Defi nitely. attended Vulkon in Orlando, Florida. Someone asked Sunnie what she was of my own along with Kirylyn Dreamer, Jon We needed a kick in the head at that going to do now that she had been elected Williams, Kyle Ennis, and Jack Eaton and point, ‘cause whether it was just Picard My wife Sunnie (Region 2 VRC and VCS. It hardly seemed appropriate to his crew further down the table. or all Humanity, the arrogance was the OIC of MSG 6-Oh!-9 “The Black say, “I’m going to Disney World,” because a bit much.” The Shar’nn are simply Bettys”) and I met USS Gasparilla Chief it was only a few miles down I-4. So we Inexcusably, I had overlooked the most another example race that fi ll a similar of Operations Jon Williams, then hit the sent Jennifer, Steve and Rowan Rosbury important member of our party. I learned role to the Borg. They came to this highways bound for Orlando. Ordinarily, we instead. this when I looked back up toward the galaxy more or less to get rid of their would have been in a caravan with James head of the table and discovered that own problems, and the effects on our and Michelle Muench, our illustrious CO Later in the afternoon, actor Vaughn the restaurant staff had moved Sunnie galaxy are irrelevant to them. Our and Second Offi cer, respectively. But James Armstrong (Admiral Maxwell Forrest on backward and inserted a small table conceit, such as with the Borg, is that was busy nursing a broken wrist suffered in Enterprise) stopped briefl y at the hotel bar. between her and Jennifer Rosbury to make we can understand *every* species we a fall from the moving van he’d rented the On his way back, while walking through the room for Cadet Rowan Rosbury’s highchair! encounter. day before, and Michelle was busy nursing lobby, he stopped by to compliment Sunnie Sunnie had a ball, spending the entire James. on her hair. After thanking him, Sunnie period before dinner entertaining Rowan, [Editorial note: I know I’ve talked informed him that she had just been elected handing him crayons, listening to him talk, about them a number of times, you’ll The convention began with the traditional Vice Commander of STARFLEET. The next and answering him. have to read the fi ction to learn more Captain’s Call. The USS Blackstar, Shuttle thing we knew, we were posing for photos - suffi ce to say that the Shar’nn are Dauntless, USS Gasparilla, USS Myrddin, with the late Admiral Forrest (may he rest in Following dinner, we reluctantly left about 12-16 feet tall mantis-like USS Paegan, USS Relentless, USS Trident peace) and Kyle Ennis. for Tampa, unable to stay for the USS creatures that travel in big pitchfork- and USS Triumph were among the chapters Myrddin’s anniversary party. After all, we like ships more than a mile long that represented. The R2 Chocolate Vault As evening approached, 13 of us left had to return Jon Williams to his apartment travel at speeds faster than those of was opened as we exchanged news and the hotel in search of an unsuspecting and get ourselves home for the rerun of ships traveling through the Bajoran information about the Florida Zone, Region Bennigan’s for dinner and “Death by Enterprise in time to see Admiral Forrest wormhole, and they have electric type 2 and STARFLEET. Chocolate.” As Sunnie’s Chief of Staff and get blown up! discharge weapons which can swallow whole worlds. They’re not ‘bad guys’, Presentations followed: they just think in a way that makes us insignifi cant. There’s no actual thought • As a fi tting postscript to a thread recently to outcome. In addition, they have DNA ended on the R2 email list, R2 Zone 1 *so* complex, it makes Species 8472 Coordinator and USS Trident CO Jack seem simple, and in our stories we “Towaway” Eaton presented USS Myrddin actually fi nd a large mass of Borg ships XO Kevin Reid with an action fi gure that can completely decimated by them.] be positioned in various poses. The fi gure’s upper half was clad in a TNG uniform top As Alex described it (quite well), and whose lower half sported TNG boots “Antagonists, not evildoers.” and homemade western chaps… and nothing more! Philosophy, Archaeology, History, Xenology, and the far future of Star • With outgoing USS Gasparilla XO Leslie Trek’s fi ctional presence Ryan and outgoing USS Gasparilla Chief Anything we haven’t seen on screen Engineer Dave Ryan looking on from the or in print is, of course, mere conjecture, audience, Sunnie and I then presented Jack but the real fun of Star Trek for some of with a fi tting reminder of the upcoming R2 us is the (relatively) consistent history Summit in Tampa: a memento from Towaway that Star Trek has created for itself. The Avenue in one of the Tampa suburbs. fact that we have seen only a small part Sunnie Planthold meets up with the Romulans...believe me, they ARE smiling... of what is certainly a much bigger Star After Captain’s Call, a group composed of Photo submitted by Ralph Planthold Trek universe just means that there are Jack Eaton, USS Paegan CO Norm Ennis, many open doors for us to explore. his son Kyle, Shuttle Dauntless CO Tom Donohoe, his fi ancée Kimi Brooks, Sunnie Given that we’ve only really seen and myself in an early lunch at a nearby a piece of a puzzle that spans a few Denny’s restaurant. centuries and met a relative ‘handful’ of species that all seem more or less Then it was back to the hotel, taking up alike should spark our imaginations station in the lobby with the R2 Chocolate and lead us to the question “Is Star Vault. This strategy worked because, Trek bound just by what we see on before the afternoon was over, we had R2 screen, or is it as much a product of RC candidates Jennifer Rosbury and Tom our imaginations as it is of Paramount’s Donohoe along with their retinues, several capacity to produce?” Romulans, and all manner of Klingons spending time with us in anticipation of the I’d certainly like to think that our phone call announcing the results of the imaginations drive it as much if not election for Commander, STARFLEET. more than what we see on screen. Now you can all go take something for The long awaited call came through your headaches. during mid-afternoon, confi rming that Sunnie was now the Vice Commander, Just keep reading and keep STARFLEET-Elect and that Jack Eaton imagining. was now the Chief of Operations-Elect! Once again the chocolate fl owed like a river, even into the Dealers Room, where Sunnie and Commodore Jack “Towaway” Eaton get the good news! 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103, Attn: Ron Vick, 1111 Main Apr 1-3 Cinema Wasteland, Feb 25-27 ConDFW IV, Richardson, 0883 http://www.geocities.com/ John deLancie, Michael DeMeritt, Street, Wayne, ND 68787 http: Strongville, Ohio; Info: PO Box Texas; Info: 2183 Buckingham Road raininghollywood/ Ken Ludden //wildcat.wsc.edu/clubs/sfclub/ 81551, Cleveland, OH 44181 http: #282, Richardson, TX 75081 http: dreamlogicfi [email protected] Guests: text_site/willycon/ scifi [email protected] //www.cinemawasteland.com/ //www.condfw.org/ [email protected] David Carradine, Gary Conway, Don Mar 18-20 Lord of the Rings, Guests: Julie E. Czerneda, AB Word, [email protected] Guests: Guests: Steven K. Z. Brust, David Marshall, Don Matheson, Deanna Melbourne, Victoria; Info: 9 Rennison Rodney Ruff Reggie Bannister, John Cardos, Cherry, C. Dean Anderson, Jayme Lund, Heather Young, Stefan crt, Glen Waverley, Victoria 3150, Greydon Clark, Eileen Dietz, Blaschke, Rachel Caine, Lillian Arngrim, June Lockhart, Bill Mumy, Australia Ph: +61 3 9848 1068 New Jersey Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman, Stewart Carl, Cat Conrad, Bill Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, [email protected] Benefi ts: Gary Kent, Kyra Schon, William Crider, Scott A. Cupp, P.N. Elrod, Mark Goddard, Bob May, Michael Royal Childrens Hospital Mar 11-13 Ubercon V, Smith, Tom Sullivan, A. Ghastlee Rhonda Eudaly, Brad Sinor, Victory, Jai White, Richard Kiel, Russell Meadowlands, New Jersey; Info: Ghoul, Baron Von Wolfstein, The Martha Wells Johnson, Dick Durock, Felix Silla, Mar 26-29 Conquest, Melbourne, 370 Ramsey Rd, Yardley, PA Bone Jangler, Butch R. Cleaver, Maud Adams, Lisa Loring, Kevin Victoria; Info: Suite 42, 85 Grattan 19067 http://www.ubercon.com/ Count Gore De Vol, Dr. Creep, Dr. Apr 21-24 AggieCon 36, College Hagen, Jackson Bostwick, Cindy St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053 http: [email protected] Freak, Dr. Mor B.S., Dr. Shock, The Station, Texas; Info: c/o Cepheid Morgan, Shannon McRandle, Mike //www.conquest.asn.au/ enquiries@ Ghoul, Halloween Jack, I. Zombie, Variable (958460), PO Box 5688, Quinn, France Nuyen, Kim Darby, conquest.asn.au New York Professor Anton Griffi n, Son of College Station TX 77844 Ph: 979- Mako Ghoul, Suspira 268-3068 http://aggiecon.tamu.edu/ Western Australia Feb 25-27 NonCon V, [email protected] Apr 8-10 Sakura Con, Seattle, Poughkeepsie, New York; Info: Apr 16 Small Press and Alternative Washington; Info: 800 5th Ave, Mar 24-28 SwanCon XXX, Perth, Nonhuman Student Organization, Comics Expo, Columbus, Ohio; Info: Utah Box 142, Seattle, WA 98104 http: Western Australia; Info: GPO Box 3817, Vassar College, 124 PO Box 20550 Columbus OH 43220 //sakuracon.org/ Box G429, Perth WA 6841, Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY http://www.backporchcomics.com/ Apr 29-May 2 CostumeCon 23, Australia http://www.swancon.com/ 12604-3817 http://www.noncon.net/ space.htm [email protected] Ogden, Utah; Info: 289 West Wisconsin [email protected] [email protected] Hidden Hollow Drive, Orem, Utah Guests: Charles de Lint, MaryAnn Oregon 84058 http://www.costume-con.org/ Apr 8-10 Odyssey Con V, Harris, Grant Watson, Anna Apr 7-10 World Horror Convention [email protected] Madison, Wisconsin; Info: Hepworth, Simono 2005, New York, New York; Mar 25-27 Gamestorm, 901 Jenifer St., Madison, Info: PO Box 755, New York, Portland, Oregon; Info: PO Virginia 53703 http://www.oddcon.org/ NY 10009 Ph: 718-443-8290 Box 764, Portland OR 97207 [email protected] Guests: Lois Canada http://www.whc2005.org/ http://www.pdxgames.com/ Feb 18-20 Katsucon 11, McMaster Bujold [email protected] Guests: [email protected] Arlington, Virginia; Info: PO Ontario Harlan Ellison, Joe R. Lansdale, Box 7064, Silver Spring, MD Jack Ketchum, Allen Koszowski, Tom Pennsylvania 20907 http://www.katsucon.com/ Australia Feb 25-27 Pandemonium 22, Monteleone, Elizabeth Monteleone, [email protected] Toronto, Ontario; Info: c/o Ken Stan Wiater, Linda Addison Apr 22-24 Pittsburgh Comicon, Australian Capital Territory Barton, 1975 Memory Lane, Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Info: Feb 25-27 SheVaCon 13, Roanoke, #22, Pickering, Ontario, Canada, Apr 8-10 I-Con 24, Stony Brook, 1002 Graham Ave., Windber, PA Virginia; Info: PO Box 416, Verona, Mar 18-21 Best Of Both Worlds L1V 3M3 Ph: 416-220-3927 New York; Info: PO Box 550, Stony 15963 Ph: 814-467-4116 http: VA 24482-0416 Ph: 540-248-4152 24, Canberra, Australian Capital http://www.realmsquest.org/ Brook, NY 11790-0550 Ph: 631- //www.pittsburghcomicon.com/ http://shevacon.org/ Guests: Tim Territory; Info: PO Box 960, pandemonium/ pandemoniumcon@ 632-6045 http://www.iconsf.org/ [email protected] Benefi ts: Make Hildebrandt, L.E. Modesitt Jr, Rikk Belconnen Mall, Belconnen ACT, rogers.com [email protected] Guests: Tracy A Wish Jacobs 2616, AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 2 6241 Mann, Peter Mayhew, Steve Bacic, 4555 http://www.bobw.com.au/ Mar 26 TransformersCon, Toronto, Inge Heyer South Carolina Mar 18-20 Madicon 14, Harrisonburg, [email protected] Ontario; Info: 87 Hadeland Avenue Virginia; Info: PMB # 340, 1866c Hamilton ON L9C 6X8 http: Apr 16-17 UBCon, Buffalo, New Apr 23 Annual NCSC Sectional East Market St., Harrisonburg, VA Apr 22-24 Confl ux, Canberra, //www.transformerscon.com/ York; Info: 308 Student Union, Picnic, Blacksburg, South Carolina; 22801 http://www.madicon.org/ Australian Capital Territory; tfcon@mountaincable.net Guests: SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Info: 1717 Oak St, Charlotte, NC [email protected] Info: PO Box 903, Belconnen, Pat Lee, Joe Ng, Alex Milne, Rob 14260 http://www.ubsarpa.com 28269-4812 Ph: 704-598-2495 ACT 2616 Ph: +61-2-6241- Ruffolo, Adam Patyk, James [email protected] [email protected] Apr 1-3 Technicon 22, Blacksburg, 3211 http://www.confl ux.org.au McDonough Virginia; Info: PO Box 256, info@confl ux.org.au Apr 22-24 EerieCon VII, Tennessee Blacksburg, VA 24063-0256 Apr 1-3 Filk Ontario 15, Mississauga, Niagara Falls, New York; Info: http://www.technicon.org/ New South Wales Ontario; Info: 98-145 Rice PO Box 412, Buffalo, NY Apr 1-3 MidSouthCon 23, [email protected] Guests: Lois Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L9C 6R3, 14226 http://www.eeriecon.org/ Memphis, Tennessee; Info: McMaster Bujold Mar 25-28 Necronomicon, Sydney, Canada http://www.fi lkontario.ca/ [email protected] Guests: PO Box 11446, Memphis, TN New South Wales; Info: PO Box 878, info@fi lkontario.ca Guests: Steve Allen Steele, Steven Brust, Julie 38111-0446 Ph: 901-274-7355 Apr 29-May 1 Malice Domestic, Newtown 2042, NSW 2774 http: Macdonald, Judith Hayman, Carla Czerneda, Anne Bishop, Marilyn http://www.midsouthcon.org/ Arlington, Virginia; Info: PO Box //www.necronomicon.org/ comrades Ulbrich Mattie Brahen, Carolyn Clink, info@midsouthcon.org Guests: 31137, Bethesda, MD 20824-1137 @necronomicon.org David Clink, David DeGraff, Lynn Esther M. Friesner, Steve Hickman, http://www.malicedomestic.org/ Apr 8-10 Ad Astra, Toronto, Ontario; Flewelling, James Alan Gardner, Cullen Johnson, Bill Allen, Dr. Brett Guests: Joan Hess, Carole Nelson Apr 29-May 1 Highlander DownUnder Info: PO Box 7276, Station A, Mark Garland, Lois Gresh, Derwin Bolen, M.M. Buckner, C. J. Cherryh, Douglas, H.R.F. Keating, Ellis 6, Sydney, New South Wales; Toronto, ON Canada M5W 1X9 Mak, Will McDermott, John-Allen Barbara Christopher, Glen Cook, Peters, Anne Reece Info: PO Box 5310, Manuka, ACT Ph: 866-563-5426 http://www.ad- Price, Robert J. Sawyer, Darrell Lionel J. Crews PhD, Jane Fancher, 2603, Australia http://www.hldu.org/ astra.org/ [email protected] Guests: Schweitzer, David Stephenson, Edo Mitch Foust, Chris Hanther, Les Washington [email protected] Nalo Hopkinson, Don Hutchison, Van Belkom, Ookla Johnson, E.E. Knight, Grant Kruger, Spider Robinson, Jeanne Robinson, Lee Martindale, Jana G. Oliver, Feb 18-20 Radcon 4a, Pasco, South Australia Tom Smith, Ray Fawkes, J. Torrest North Carolina Selina Rosen, Michael Sheard, Dr. Washington; Info: PMB# 162, 2527 Amy H. Sturgis, Laura J. Underwood West Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, WA Apr 23 Terra Nova One, Adelaide, Mar 11-13 Stellarcon 29, 99336-3126 http://www.radcon.org/ South Australia; Info: PO Box Germany Greensboro, North Carolina; Apr 1-3 Middle Tenessee Anime [email protected] 13419, Onehunga, Auckland, New Info: 5701 Running Ridge Rd, Convention 4.01b, Nashville, Zealand Ph: +61 08 8396 2517 May 5-8 Federation Con XIV, Bonn, Greensboro, NC 27407 Ph: 336- Tennessee; Info: PO Box 290423, Mar 24-27 Norwescon 28, Seatac, http://www.terra-novaevents.com/ ; Info: Schisslerstr. 4, D-86154 294-8041 http://www.stellarcon.org/ Nashville, TN 37229-0423 http: Washington; Info: PO Box 68547, [email protected] Guests: Augsburg, Germany Ph: +49 821 [email protected] //mtac.animenashville.org/ Seattle WA 98168-0547 Ph: 206- Connor Trinneer, John Billingsley, 219 1936 http://www.fedcon.de/ 270-7850 http://www.norwescon.org/ Walter Koenig [email protected] Guests: Leonard Ohio Texas [email protected] Guests: Nimoy, Jolene Blalock, Brent Michael Bishop, John Howe, Suzette Victoria Spiner, Dominic Keating, John de Mar 18-20 Millennicon, Blue Feb 4-6 OwlCon XXIV, Houston, Haden Elgin, Tom Doherty, Alan Lancie, James Darren, Joseph M. Ash, Ohio; Info: 143 Schloss Ln., Texas; Info: c/o Rice University, Dean Foster Feb 6 First Contact Conventions, Straczynski, Bobbi Sue Luther, Dayton, OH 45418 Ph: 513-659- Fast Warp MS 526, PO Box Melbourne, Victoria; Info: 2 Ardmore Andrew Robinson, Stephen Furst, 2258 http://www.millennicon.org/ 1892, Houston, TX 77251- Apr 1-3 Raining Hollywood, Seattle, St, Mitcham, Vic, 3132, Australia Ph: Richard Arnold, Marc B. Lee millennicon@mvfl .org Guests: David 1892 http://www.owlcon.com/ Washington; Info: c/o Dream Logic +61 03 9873 0231 http://www.fi rstco Drake, Tom Smith [email protected] Films, PO Box 45393, Tacoma, ntactconventions.com.au info@fi rstc Washington 98445 Ph: 253-538- ontactconventions.com.au Guests:
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Ireland United Kingdom 7YA, United Kingdom Ph: +44 1268 CV3 5GL Ph: +44 02476 503113 Jake Lloyd, Temuera Morrison, 691 685 http://www.autographman http://www.theofficialleonardnimoy Daniel Logan, Nichelle Nichols Mar 11-13 Dominicon 10, England ia.co.uk/ [email protected]. fanclub.com/conventionpage.html Maynooth, ; Info: C/O Students uk Guests: Michael Hurst, Danielle [email protected] Benefi ts: Apr 29-May 1 Creation, London, Union, NUI Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Feb 11-13 SFBall, Bournemouth, Cormack, Joel Tobeck, Robert Cystic Fibrosis trust & Dogs Trust England; Info: 217 S. Kenwood Street, Ireland http://www.dominicon.ie/ England; Info: Flat 3, “Blighwood”, Trebor Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- [email protected] 57 Surrey Road, Poole, Dorset, Apr 15-17 Autographmania, 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ BH12 1HF http://www.sfball.com/ Apr 1-3 Creation, London, England; Manchester, England; Info: PO Box [email protected] info@starfl eet-ball.com Info: 217 S. Kenwood Street, 2102, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 New Zealand Glendale, CA 91202 Ph: 818-409- 7YA, United Kingdom Ph: +44 1268 Scotland Feb 25-27 Redemption, Hinckley, 0960 http://www.creationent.com/ 691 685 http://www.autographmani Apr 16-17 Armageddon: Pop England; Info: 26 King’s Meadow [email protected] a.co.uk/ [email protected] Apr 29-May 1 Hush, Aberdeen, Culture Expo, Wellington, ; Info: PO View, Wetherby, LS22 7FX, Apr 9-10 Star One, Bedfordshire, k Guests: Mercedes McNab, Robia Scotland; Info: 14 Silverburn Place, Box 13419 Onehunga, Auckland, UK Ph: +07 956 440702 http: England; Info: 10th Planet, 36 LaMorte Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 625 //www.smof.com/redemption/ Vicarage Field, Barking. Essex. Apr 29-May 2 Collectormania 7, AB23 8DE http://www.phoenix- 8054 http://www.pulpexpo.com/ [email protected] Benefi ts: IG11 8DQ. Ph: +44 020 8591 5357 Milton Keynes, England; Info: 2 events-scotland.co.uk/ [email protected] Guests: John The National Asthma Campaign & Guests: Paul Darrow, Steven Pacey, Waterside, Peartree Bridge, Milton hushinfo@phoenix-events- Billingsley, Connor Trinneer, Walter The Woodland Trust Michael Keating Keynes. Bucks, MK6 3DG. England scotland.co.uk Benefi ts: Cash for Koenig Ph: +44 (0)1908 671138 http: Kids Mar 18-20 Autographmania, Apr 15-17 OLNFC 2, Warwickshire, //www.collectormania.com/ info@ Manchester, England; Info: PO Box England; Info: 22 Purefoy Rd, showmastersonline.com Guests: 2102, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 Coventry, West Midlands, England, Michael Shanks, Jolene Blalock,
MONTHLY STATUS REPORT SUMMARIES Compiled By Commodore Dixie Halber
Region 1 USS Asgard An away team volunteered with the USS Jamestown USS Normandy NCC-72402 Lancaster, OH Salvation Army. Plans underway NCC-1843-D Newport News, VA NCC-36000 Winston-Salem, NC Shuttle Banshee An away team traveled to a Hunter for the 2005 Polar Bear Plunge. Crewmembers attended the MAAT’s Plans for the holidays are underway. NCC-74916 Maryville, TN Moon festival. Crewmembers Recycling efforts begin. anniversary party. Crewmembers Crewmembers helped out at a zoo enjoyed gaming. The ship enjoyed a stupid movie night. USS North Carolina event with other area chapters. sponsored a Halloween party. USS Dark Wolf An away team attended a local NCC-75019 Hickory, NC An away team visited the Star Crewmembers enjoyed a movie NCC-75002 Kingsport, TN Halloween bash. An away team Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween Trek Experience. Crewmembers after the monthly meeting. An away team enjoyed a trip to a attended the anniversary party of party with other area trek clubs. An enjoyed gaming night. An away nearby ghost train. Crewmembers another area Trek organization. away team attended a Renaissance team attended the Reprisal’s award USS Athena preparing for a Christmas parade. faire. Plans for the holidays are dinner. Crewmembers attended a NCC-51896 Oak Hill, VA Plans for the 2005 Polar Bear USS Jurassic underway. Christmas parade. Crewmembers Crewmembers enjoyed a Plunge underway. NCC-3500 Hammersville, OH enjoyed movie events. Halloween party. An away team Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s USS Ohio attended a Renaissance Festival. USS Dominator anniversary with a party. Work on NCC-75007 Barberton, OH Shuttle Dark Star Crewmembers raised money for the NCC-18076 Charleston, SC the afghan project continues. Box An away team volunteered at a NCC-63545 Summerville, SC Julien Flemming fund. Collection efforts for OCP continue. top and soup label collection efforts marathon. The ship sponsored a Work beginning on getting crew and Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s continue. An away team traveled to Halloween party. An away team rank established. USS Bonaventure anniversary. Plans for the holidays Nova Scotia. volunteered at a local convention. NCC-102-A Thomasville, NC are underway. Recruitment efforts continue. SS Bennu Crewmembers enjoyed a movie USS Kitty Hawk NCC-SFR-119 Gatlinburg, TN night. Plans underway for the USS Gallifrey NCC-1659 Raleigh, NC USS Pathfi nder Crewmembers enjoyed movie holidays. NCC-81631 Elyria, OH Crewmembers enjoyed a cookout in NCC-2121 Lima, OH nights. An away team volunteered at Crewmembers enjoyed sci-fi nights the rain. Crewmembers still processing a zoo event. USS Charleston and role playing games. An away packets for SETI@Home. An away NCC-71813 Charleston, SC team worked at a local haunted USS Lagrange team attended a local convention. SS Nikola Tesla Collection efforts for OCP continue. forest. Crewmembers enjoyed NCC-3916-B Cuyahoga Falls, OH NCC-SS005 Puryear, TN An away team manned a booth movie nights. An away team Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s USS Powhatan Preparations underway for the at a fl ea market. Crewmembers attended a local convention. Plans anniversary with a party. Collection NCC-1967-A Chesapeake, VA annual Toys for Tots campaign. enjoyed lunar eclipse party. for the holidays are underway. efforts for a local food bank An away team attended the MAAT’s Crewmembers enjoyed a movie continues. The ship sponsored an anniversary party. Crewmembers USS Aeon night. Crewmembers celebrated the USS Hathor auction for charity. helped bag food at a local food NCC-75022 Memphis, TN ship’s anniversary. NCC-3063 Louisville, KY bank. Plans for the holidays are The ship celebrated the weddings USS Liberator underway. Crewmembers enjoyed USS Chesapeake of several of its members. Plans for NCC-75008 Akron, OH USS Pride of Scotland Thanksgiving together. NCC-1887 Glen Allen, VA the upcoming Toys for Tots drive Collection efforts for OCP NCC-S8812 Louisville, KY Crewmembers celebrated the XO’s underway. continues. Work on the web site and Crewmembers enjoyed a bad movie USS Alaric birthday. Plans for the holidays are newsletter continues. night. The ship donated calling NCC-503 Asheville, NC underway. USS Heimdal cards to a local children’s hospital. Crewmembers enjoyed gaming. NCC-1793 Amherst, OH USS MAAT An away team participated in the Recycling efforts continue. USS Columbia The ship sponsored a Halloween NCC-1794-A Norfolk, VA Breast Cancer March for research. NCC-75017 Shelby, OH Costume contest. Plans for the Crewmembers celebrated the Plans for the annual Toys for Tots USS Appomattox Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly holidays are underway. The ship ship’s 17th Anniversary. Plans for campaign underway. NCC-75001 Appomattox, VA meeting. decided to donate to the Salvation the annual Blood Feud underway. Crewmembers participated in Army food bank after a presentation Crewmembers helped out at the USS Providence a local festival. An away team USS Columbus at the monthly meeting. Donations annual Blood Feud. NCC-71796 Cedar Grove, TN attended the anniversary party of NCC-72401 Columbus, OH to several other charities continue. Plans underway for the ship’s another regional chapter. The ship Crewmembers participated in a USS Maelstrom anniversary party. Crewmembers sponsored a successful bake sale. UN festival. Plans underway for the USS Hornet NCC-74218 Tyner, NC donated food to a local family for holidays. NCC-1714-D Charlotte, NC Crewmembers judged a Halloween Thanksgiving. USS Arizona Crewmembers enjoyed a night out contest at a local charity event. An NCC-71839 Alliance, OH USS Commonwealth at a local restaurant. Crewmembers away team attended the anniversary Crewmembers are gathering NCC-74670 Richmond, VA assembled shoe boxes for charity. dinner of a local Klingon group. donations for a local family. Crewmembers enjoyed Halloween.
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USS Questar USS Yeager USS Hephaestus USS Triumph USS Joan of Arc NCC-75435 Louisville, KY NCC-61893 Bluefi eld, WV NCC-2004 Birmingham, AL NCC-26228 Dania, FL NCC-73289 Corpus Christi, TX Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween Plans underway for an upcoming Recruitment efforts underway. Crewmembers met at a local Crewmembers handed out candy party. Plans for local Toys for Tots convention. Recruitment efforts Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween restaurant to remember a fallen and coloring books at a Halloween drive underway. continue. Work for local Christmas party. Plans for the holidays are shipmate. Recycling efforts Festival. Plans for the holidays are charities underway. underway. continue. Plans for the holidays are underway. The ship sponsored a USS Renegade underway. poker night. NCC-2547 Youngstown, OH USS Yorktown USS Khai Tam Plans underway for the holidays. NCC-1704-A Catawba, SC NCC-81000 Tallahassee, FL USS Yamato USS Laredo An away team attended a local Plans for the holidays are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed a poker NCC-71807 Gardendale, AL NCC-03 Laredo, TX convention. night. An away team cleaned a trail. An away team attended a Crewmembers enjoyed regular Halloween party. Plans for the meetings. Plans for the holidays are USS Reprisal Region 2 USS Myrddin holidays are underway. underway. NCC-1896 Fall Branch, TN NCC-72172 Dunedin, FL Crewmembers enjoyed the annual Shuttle King George Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s USS Lone Star Region 3 awards banquet. NCC-78501/1 Savanna, GA 6th anniversary with a party. NCC-73628 Lubbock, TX Crewmembers enjoyed night club Crewmembers enjoyed an Shuttle Maverick USS Richmond trips. USS New Hope Enterprise party. An away team NCC-61914/01 Idalou, TX NCC-2003 Covington, VA NCC-50335 Montgomery, AL volunteered with the Salvation Army. Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween Crewmembers enjoyed an Shuttle Victorious Crewmembers volunteered at a Crewmembers enjoyed pool days party. Plans for the holidays are Enterprise night and celebrated NCC-40967 Clearwater, FL local animal shelter. Crewmembers and chess. An away team attended underway. Crewmembers chose the Scott Bakula’s birthday with a cake. Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly helped to run a fun night at a local the Brigade muster. Crewmembers ship’s colors, charities and motto. meeting. church. enjoyed a movie event. The ship USS Ronald E McNair prepared and served dinner at a SS Freedom III NCC-61809 Columbia, SC SS Dark Silence Station USS Odyssey local Ronald McDonald house. SS-001 Euless, TX Collection efforts for OCP continue. NCC-007 Florence, AL NCC-454-A Hattiesburg, MS Plans for the holidays are underway. The ship sponsored a beverage Plans underway for an upcoming USS Palo Duro USS Rutledge booth at a local renaissance faire. convention. An away team NCC-61914 Amarillo, TX USS Ark Angel NCC-74215 Ladson, SC Plans for the holidays are underway. participated in a local convention. An away team attended an NCC-1889 Georgetown, TX Work on Operation Eagle continues. Enterprise party. Plans for the Crewmembers welcome a new Crewmembers still working on ship USS Blackstar USS Okatoma holidays are underway. member, born on the 1st of October. fi ction. An away team traveled to NCC-75003 Miami, FL NCC-74695 Colins, MS Crewmembers enjoyed a gaming Walter Reed Army Medical Center Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween Plans underway for a regional zone USS Panther City event after the regular meeting. to deliver supplies to troops. party. Plans for the holidays are meeting. NCC-74917 Benbrook, TX underway. An away team attended a An away team attended a local USS Aurora Vulcanus USS Star League nearby convention. USS Paegan convention. Crewmembers gathered NCC-1888 Houston, TX NCC-2101 N. Augusta, SC NCC-1755 Lake Mary, FL to celebrated Thanksgiving. Plans An away team attended a Crewmembers enjoyed Halloween USS Dark Phoenix Crewmembers enjoyed a gaming for the holidays are underway. convention and a renaissance party. Crewmembers participated NCC-74920 Leaksville, MS day. An away team attended a faire. Collection efforts for OCP in the Git Fit For Duty program. The ship has adopted two children nearby convention. USS Rhyanna continue. An away team attended a An away team visited a local for the holidays. NCC-1892 Marble Falls, TX renaissance festival. planetarium. USS Pleiades The ship held its annual USS DaVinci NCC-72388 Douglasville, GA Halloween party. Collection and USS Bethel USS Star Runner NCC-74671 Columbus, GA Crewmembers celebrated the volunteer efforts for a local food NCC-74663 Justin, TX NCC-74222 Greer, SC Crewmembers enjoyed a game and ship’s 1st anniversary with pizza and bank continues. An away team An away team volunteered at a Crewmembers enjoyed a trip to the hobby expo. The ship sponsored Dalmuti. Plans for the holidays are volunteered at a local food bank. local convention. Crewmembers beach. Crewmembers celebrated a very successful river cleanup. underway. enjoyed a Sector movie day. Halloween with a party. Crewmembers enjoyed a Star Wars USS SpiritWolf Movie Marathon. Crewmembers USS Relentless NCC-74300 Houston, TX USS Bexar USS Starward Fury participated in the 8th annual clean NCC-81001 Palm Bay, FL An away team attended an NCC-71718 San Antonio, TX NCC-2122 Spring Lake, NC the river event. Crewmembers volunteered with Enterprise party. Another away Plans for the holidays are Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween Habitat for Humanity and cleaned team attended a local convention. underway. Collection efforts for party. Crewmembers enjoyed dinner USS Drakenfi re local parks. An away team attended Recruitment efforts continue. local food banks continue. An away at the COs house. NCC-71822 Odenville, AL a nearby convention. The ship team enjoyed a laser tag event. An away team enjoyed shopping sponsored a Thanksgiving dinner USS Trinity River Crewmembers participated in a USS Tristar outings. An away team enjoyed a for a local family. NCC-6425 Dallas, TX holiday parade. NCC-71829 Knoxville, TN museum visit. An away team attended a local Crewmembers volunteered at an USS Republic convention. Crewmembers enjoyed USS Comanche annual Halloween event at the zoo. USS Gasparilla NCC-1371 Douglasville, GA a movie night. NCC-71809 Weatherford, TX NCC-74400 Brandon, FL An away team participated in a local Plans for the future are underway. USS Tycho Crew menbers said farewell to a Halloween parade. An away team USS Victory An away team participated in the NCC-59325 Toledo, OH member that is heading overseas enjoyed a movie outing. NCC-74208 San Antonio, TX Brigade’s Fall muster. An away Plans for the holidays are underway. for duty. Plans for the holidays are Crewmembers participated in the team attended the Panther City’s underway. Crewmembers attended USS Shadow Hawk monthly meeting. An away team Thanksgiving day meeting and USS Wasp a local convention. NCC-74660 Opelika, FL volunteered at a local Thanksgiving football party. NCC-1721 Shelbyville, KY Recruitment efforts continue. dinner festival. Plans for the holidays are underway. USS Guardian USS Firebird Plans for the ship’s 15th anniversary NCC-26244 Cocoa, FL USS Spiritwalker Houston, TX are underway. An away team attended a nearby NCC-31097 Decatur, GA Region 4 Crewmembers participated in the USS West Virginia convention. Collection efforts for a local animal monthly meeting. NCC-2008 Charleston, WV shelter continue. Crewmembers ISS Pegasus Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween USS Haise enjoyed Enterprise nights. The ship NCC-9755 Las Vegas, NV USS Gunslinger party. NCC-74664 Brandon, MS sponsored a movie night. Annual Toys for Tots campaign is NCC-6019 El Paso, TX Crewmembers enjoyed an underway. Collection efforts for Pop Crewmembers enjoyed a USS White Eagle Enterprise party. An away team USS Trident Tops continue. Halloween pot luck dinner. An NCC-2302 Jacksonville, NC participated in a walk to raise NCC-74692 Jensen Beach, FL away team participated ina a battle Crewmembers still working on their money for the Diabetes Foundation. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie Shuttle Battle Born reenactment. adopted highway. Collection efforts Another away team enjoyed a trip to outing. The ship celebrated NCC-23104/1 Carson City, NV of soup labels continue. a local observatory. Crewmembers Halloween with a party. An away USS Intangible Plans for the annual Toys for Tots enjoyed the ship’s annual after team enjoyed a movie event. NCC-65421 Bryan, TX campaign underway. Crewmembers Thanksgiving Pizza party. Another away team traveled to a Crewmembers enjoyed movie are participating in a local food nearby convention. nights.
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drive. Plans for the holidays are party with scary movies. The ship USS Archer a local parade. An away team underway. delivered trays of cookies to local USS Imperium NCC-1069 Mantua, NJ attended the regional conference. fi re stations on Thanksgiving day. NCC-2125 Fargo, ND An away team attended the regional SS Cascade Station The ship hosted the Region Halloween party. Plans for the ship’s USS Inferno NCC-SS003 Redding, CA USS PeaceKeeper 6 Conference. An away team 1st anniversary party underway. An NCC-15202 Pittsburgh, PA Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s NCC-73200 Visalia, CA participated in a bowling challenge. away team attended the regional An away team traveled to Indiana to end of summer barbecue. Plans for Crewmembers enjoyed the annual The ship celebrated the COs conference. An away team attended attend a convention. An away team the holidays are underway. anniversary party. Crewmembers birthday. the Region 7 Holiday Cookie attended a beach bash in South enjoyed the annual poker night. exchange. Carolina. SS K Ehleyr Plans for the holidays are underway. USS Saint George NCC-009 Las Vegas, NV NCC-63541 Slater, IA USS Ari USS Justice Crewmember enjoyed the USS S L heya Collection efforts for OCP continue. NCC-1723 Buffalo, NY NCC-556 Florham Park, NJ ship’s Halloween party. The ship NCC-1601 Fresno, CA Plans for this year’s Toys for Tots Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly Crewmembers played paintball with sponsored a Thanksgiving day Crewmembers enjoyed a movie campaign are underway. meeting. William Shatner. feast. An away team participated in night. Crewmembers gathered at a movie outing. the COs house to watch Enterprise. USS Thunderchild USS Ascension USS Malverne NCC-3122 Belle Fourche, MN NCC-2520 Allentown, PA NCC-2205 Upper Darby, PA USS Angeles USS Tikopai An away team volunteered for a An away team attended a local Plans for the holidays are underway. NCC-71840 Los Angeles, CA NCC-1800 San Jose, Ca local AIDS support group. convention. Crewmembers enjoyed An away team participated in walks Crewmembers enjoyed a Trek a craft day at the COs home. USS Matrix for charity. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie viewing. Plans for the Plans for the ship’s anniversary NCC-72296 Laurel, MD bowl-a-thon. Plans for the holidays holidays underway. Region 7 party are underway. An away team Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s are underway. An away team visited traveled to Las Vegas with other 10th anniversary. An away team Disneyland. The ship sent holiday USS Vanguard ISS Lexington area chapters. An away team attended a nearby convention. packages to troops stationed NCC-75026 Fillmore, CA NCC-1703-C West New York, NJ attended the regional conference. overseas. Crewmembers enjoyed gaming. Crewmembers enjoyed a bowling Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s USS Niagara event. An away team attended 14th anniversary. An away team NCC-75634 Cheektowaga, NY USS Angelfi re USS William O Darby the regional Halloween party. An attended a nearby convention. Plans for the holidays are underway. NCC-75025 Glendale, CA NCC-12474 Grand Terrance, CA away team attended the Region 7 Crewmembers preparing donations Crewmembers enjoyed the annual Recruitment efforts continue. Plans conference. USS Asimov to a local orphanage. Halloween party. The ship hosted a for the holidays are underway. NCC-1647 Paoli, PA pre-holiday dinner. Shuttle Dauntless An away team attended the USS Northstar NCC-74214 Orange Park, FL Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. NCC-10462 Bronx, NY USS Augusta Ada Region 5 Crewmembers in South Africa Crewmembers attended the region’s The ship sponsored a toy drive for a NCC-55011 Campbell, CA working on an upcoming Halloween party. An away team local hospital. Crewmembers enjoyed a rocketry USS C M Russell convention. An away team attended attended the regional conference. presentation at the monthly NCC-75285 Great Falls, MT and participated in a choral USS Osiris meeting. Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween event. An away team attended a USS Avenger NCC-3092 Bronx, NY party. Plans for the holidays are convention. Crewmembers enjoyed NCC-1860 Linden, NJ Crewmembers traveled to Las USS Centurion underway. gaming. Plans for the holidays are Plans for the ship’s 20th anniversary Vegas with other regional chapters. NCC-74801 San Bernardino, CA underway. continue. Plans for the 2005 Polar Crewmembers celebrated Crewmembers enjoyed a Klingon USS Carson Bear Plunge are underway. Halloween with a party. feast. Collection efforts for the NCC-0592-A Weiser, ID Shuttle Top Gun Ronald McDonald House continue. Collection efforts continue. NCC-75029 Oxon Hill, MD USS Challenger USS Prevailing Wind Plans for the holidays are underway. Recruitment efforts are underway. NCC-1676-D Toms River, NJ NCC-74667 Harrisburg, PA USS Crusader An away team attended the regional Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s USS Dragons Cub NCC-74711 Otis Orchards, WA USS Accord conference. Halloween party. NCC-81003 Shafter, CA Crewmembers celebrated the ship’s NCC-1842 Ithaca, NY Collection efforts for Betty Crocker 7th anniversary. The ship held its Crewmembers enjoyed the annual USS DeBraak USS Sovereign and KoolAid points continue. Plans annual bake sale. Crewmembers Watkins Glen Weekend. An away NCC-63543 Dover, DE NCC-75000 Philadelphia, PA for the holidays are underway. celebrated Thanksgiving with team went on a mission to an art An away team attended a nearby Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s games and food and then shopped trail and enjoyed lunch at a deli. An convention. Crewmembers attended Halloween party. The ship co- USS Eagle for the ship’s adopted family. away team attended the regional a sector bowling event. An away hosted the region’s Halloween NCC-1719 Fremont, CA conference. The monthly meal and team enjoyed a movie event. party. Crewmembers attended the Crewmembers volunteered at a USS Rubicon mission was to a local raceway. Recruitment efforts continue. regional conference. local PBS station’s pledge drive. NCC-71816 West Richland, WA Crewmembers enjoyed movie and Crewmembers attended a local USS Adamant USS Dragon Star USS Starlord dinner outing. convention. The ship sponsored NCC-3029 Hatfi eld, PA NCC-52135 Walden, NY NCC-74225 Aberdeen, NJ a Halloween party. An away team Crewmembers attended a local Crewmembers enjoyed Enterprise Crewmembers enjoyed gaming USS Gallant went to see Disney on Ice. The ship convention. Members also traveled games and movie nights. nights. The ship sponsored a NCC-4890 Fresno, CA sponsored a LAN party. An away to Las Vegas with another regional Crewmembers gathered to Halloween party. An away team Crewmembers celebrated the team participated in a charity walk. chapter. The ship cohosted a very celebrate Thanksgiving together. attended the regional conference. ship’s commissioning. Plans for the successful regional Halloween holidays are underway. party. The CO attended the Region USS Edinburgh USS Thagard Region 6 7 conference. Members enjoyed a NCC-77930 Glen Burnie, MD NCC-652 Philadelphia, PA USS Highroller dinner and movie event. Members An away team attended the regional Crewmembers enjoyed poker night. NCC-23104 Reno, NV USS Czar ak also attended a nearby convention. conference. An away team enjoyed a dinner Plans for the holidays are underway. NCC-1798-A Richfi eld, MN event. Collection efforts for a local food Crewmembers enjoyed a mini USS Albany USS Flying Fox bank continue. Plans for the ship’s golf tournament, despite the NCC-587 Scotia, NY NCC-3116 Bethlehem, PA USS Thor 12th anniversary party are underway. fact that they lost. An away team An away team participated in a An away team attended the NCC-2549-A Baltimore, MD attended the regional conference. local Heart Walk. Crewmembers regional Halloween party. Work continues on the ship’s USS Northern Lights Crewmembers enjoyed lunch and enjoyed bowling events. The ship Crewmembers enjoyed trips to website and logo. Plans for the NCC-27001 Newark, CA a movie. Plans for the holidays are held its 16th annual Halloween party. the renaissance faire and a corn holidays are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed the ship’s underway. Collection efforts for OCP continue. maze. Crewmembers attended the Halloween party. Crewmembers regional conference. Plans for the USS Triton enjoyed a new game series. USS Fox River USS Alpha Centauri holidays are underway. NCC-71819 Glen Burnie, MD NCC-81002 Neenah, WI NCC-71812 Temple Hills, MD The ship sponsored a Halloween USS Onizuka Plans for upcoming events are Crewmembers attended a fall USS Highlander party at the monthly meeting. Plans NCC-71815 Chico, CA underway. Crewmembers enjoyed a festival. Plans for the holidays are NCC-10530 Randallstown, MD for the annual Toys for Tots drive are An away team attended an air show. dinner event. underway. Crewmembers participated in underway. Crewmembers enjoyed a Halloween
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Region 9 USS Discovery Halloween outing. Crewmembers CO is wrapping up the post IC USS Anasazi NCC-1308 St. Louis, MO enjoyed a movie outing. report. NCC-62001 Albuquerque, NM USS Europe An away team attended a local Recruitment efforts continue. An NCC-74668 Lisboa, Portugal convention. Crewmembers USS Titan Region 15 away team toured the site of the Crewmembers enjoyed weekly MSN celebrated the ship’s 20th NCC-72303 Atchison, KS fi rst nuclear bomb detonation. meetings. Work on online gaming anniversary. The ship sponsored Crewmembers celebrated SS Ian Fleming Crewmembers enjoyed a continues. Regional newsletter was the annual Thanksgiving eve dinner. Halloween with a party. NCC-SFR-1501 Newburyport, MA Halloween party and movie created. Plans for the holidays are underway. marathon. The ship conducted a USS Firestorm USS William Wallace An away team attended a local Toys for Tots campaign. Plans for NCC-36005 Ottawa, KS NCC-2555 Joplin, MO convention. the holidays are underway. Region 10 Crewmembers collected goods Plans for recruitment events are USS Ares to send to units in Iraq. The ship underway. NCC-26291 Boston, MA USS Arc Royal USS Crystal Star sponsored a Halloween party. Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly NCC-63546 Colorado Springs, NCC-1160 Eagle River, AK meeting. An away team attended a CO Plans for the holidays are underway. USS Hellfi re & Brimstone Region 13 local convention. Crewmembers enjoyed a NCC-3143 Emporia, KS Thanksgiving party. USS Majestic An away team attended the Shuttle Aurora USS Atlantis NCC-78601 Victoria, BC Discovery’s 20th anniversary NCC-62004 Dearborn, MI NCC-71803 Litchfi eld, MA USS Mir Crewmembers enjoyed a movie party. Crewmembers enjoyed a An away team toured a local cider Crewmembers participated in a NCC-73281 Las Cruces, NM outing. Plans for the holidays are Thanksgiving party and gaming mill then went out to dinner. An away local convention. Some members Crewmembers enjoyed the annual underway. session. team attended a local festival. participated in the November Fan Halloween party. Crewmembers Con in Springfi eld, MA enjoyed a barbecue and movie USS Sol USS Hexum Shuttle Sinclair night. NCC-1733 Ester, AK NCC-2199 Belleville, IL NCC-74209 Waterford, MI USS Avalon Crewmembers enjoyed a movie An away team attended the Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly NCC-74914 Standish, ME USS Omega Glory night. Discovery’s 20th anniversary party. meeting. Plans for the holidays are Crewmembers enjoyed gaming. NCC-NCC-26917 Denver, CO Plans for the holiday are underway. underway. Collection efforts for a local food Crewmembers enjoyed gaming bank continue. nights. An away team hiked a local Region 12 USS Horizon USS Banting trail. Crewmembers enjoyed caving NCC-1000-B Jefferson City, MO NCC-17220 Guelph, ON USS Endeavor events. Crewmembers enjoyed a Shuttle Dragonstrike An away team attended a nearby Crewmembers participated in a NCC-1716 Baltic, CT Halloween party. An away team NCC-74305 Oswego, KS Renaissance festival. An away team charity walk for a local humane Plans for the holidays are underway. enjoyed Thanksgiving at the zoo. Crewmembers collected stuffed attended movie event. society. Crewmembers enjoyed a An away team attended a nearby Crewmembers enjoyed a holiday animals for charity. Plans for the movie event. convention. dinner at a local restaurant. holidays are underway. USS Jeannette Maddox NCC-14514 Wichita, KS USS Empress USS Galaxy USS Orion USS Allegiant Crewmembers celebrated the NCC-15025-A Shelby Township, NCC-70637 Springfi eld, MA NCC-74915 Colorado Springs, NCC-07 Lenexa, KS ship’s anniversary. An away team MI Crewmembers enjoyed a movie CO Crewmembers participated in the participated in a geocaching event. An away team attended the event. The ship held its annual An away team attended the fi rst annual Kansas City Inter-ship Crewmembers enjoyed gaming White Star’s 7th anniversary party. Halloween party. Crewmembers Stormbringer’s Halloween and banquet. Plans for the holidays are nights. Crewmembers gathering toys for attended a local convention. anniversary party. underway. local children. USS Marko Ramius USS Hood USS Pioneer USS Antonio Maria Valsalva NCC-23103 Fayetteville, AR USS Hadfi eld NCC-1707 North Chelmsford, MA NCC-5280-D Westminster, CO NCC-4101 Wildwood, MO Crewmembers celebrated NCC-75020 Georgetown, ON Plans for the holidays are underway. Crewmembers enjoyed Enterprise Collection efforts for STARFLEET Halloween with a party. The ship Crewmembers participated An away team attended a local nights. An away team attended scholarships continue. Collection donated goods to needy families. in a fundraising barbecue. convention. a haunted house. Crewmembers efforts for Stampede and OCP also Crewmembers enjoyed a bad movie enjoyed a Halloween party. continue. Crewmembers enjoyed USS Morning Star afternoon. An away team attended a USS Kasimar Collection efforts for OCP continue. an ice cream outing. An away team NCC-4126 Lawton, OK winter fair. NCC-1784 Bangor, ME Crewmembers enjoyed a Star Wars attended the county fair. An away team participated in a Crewmembers enjoyed a star movie marathon and Thanksgiving breast cancer fundraising walk. USS Parallax gazing event. Plans for the holidays dinner. USS Arlington Soup label collection efforts NCC-74657 Livonia, MI are underway. NCC-2375 Boonville, MO continue. Recruitment efforts continue. Plans USS Stormbringer Crewmembers are enjoying for the holidays are underway. USS Nelson NCC-74213 Englewood, CO STARFLEET academy classes. USS Phoenix NCC-74804 Northhampton, MA Recruitment efforts continue. Plans NCC-2155 Columbia, MO USS Valkyrie Collection efforts for a local food for the holidays are underway. USS Atlas Crewmembers enjoyed gaming NCC-74658 Clawson, MI bank continue. Collection efforts for NCC-75013 Bridgeton, MO activities. Crewmembers enjoyed a Plans for the holidays are underway. OCP also continue. USS Wind Spirit Crewmembers enjoyed the monthly poker night. Plans for the holidays NCC-14110 Colorado Springs, meeting. are underway. USS White Star USS O Bannon CO NCC-71012 Ft.Gratiot, MI NCC-5372 Sanford, ME An away team attended a USS Black Hawk USS Royal Sovereign Crewmembers enjoyed a book and An away team participated in a walk Halloween event at the zoo. NCC-75004 Rockford, IL NCC-72201 Leavenworth, KS movie event. The ship sponsored a for diabetes. Crewmembers enjoyed Crewmembers enjoyed Enterprise Plans for the ship’s 10th anniversary An away team attended the Halloween and anniversary party. a movie night. The ship held an viewing at the monthly meeting. party are underway. Discovery’s anniversary party. Crewmembers enjoyed a movie Enterprise night. Crewmembers The ship held its annual Crewmembers attended a nearby party. volunteered at a local blood drive. Thanksgiving pot luck dinner. Plans USS Bortas renaissance festival. Crewmembers for the holidays are underway. NCC-74211 Urbana, IL enjoyed a happy hour. An away Crewmembers held a fundraiser for team attended a movie and dinner Region 14 Region 17 a local food bank. Crewmembers event. Region 20 enjoyed a gaming night. An USS Jaguar Shuttle Moontype away team participated in a local USS Sunfl ower NCC-74750 Dartmouth, NS NCC-74213/01 For Collins, CO USS Britannia convention. NCC-74679 Augusta, MO One crewmember is preparing to Crewmembers participated in a NCC-5311 Bristol, UK Crewmembers assisted with move while the CO completes her nearby convention. Plans for the Crewmembers mulling over the USS Celt “Candy Day” sponsored by another move to Canada. Work on fan fi ction holidays are underway. choice of a new CO. NCC-75018 Elkins, AR area organization. Collection efforts continues. The ship started a new Crewmembers enjoyed a movie for OCP continue. Marine unit in the region. USS Alioth night. NCC-72383 Orem, UT USS Thunderbird USS Magellan Crewmembers enjoyed a costume NCC-71845 Oklahoma City, OK NCC-72014 Rouyn-Noranda, QC party. Crewmembers enjoyed a Crewmembers enjoyed a murder mystery dinner.
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2004.11.29: Mandi Livingston, (comm@sfi .org) announced that 2004.11.17: Captain Dave Forrand, 2004.11.06: Michael W. Malotte, 2004.10.17: Craig Wood Commander STARFLEET-elect, the CQ deadline has been extended Region 15 Events Offi cer, (david. Commander - STARFLEET, ([email protected]) announced that ([email protected]) announced until Monday, November 29th. [email protected]) announced (cs@sfi .org) announced the re- the pages for signing up for the 2005 the appointment of Neal Fischer as that the Region 15 Annual Summit election of Ed Nowlin as Regional Region 1 Summit are NOW UP! the Director of Public Relations & 2004.11.24: General Scott A. Akers, will be held May 21 and 22, 2005 in Coordinator for Region 4. Marketing. Starfl eet Offi ce of Fleet Historian Seabrook, NH. 2004.10.15: Commodore David E. Director, ([email protected]) 2004.10.30: General Scott A. Akers, Klingman, Flag Offi cer School Course 2004.11.29: Rear Admiral Danny announced a new project for the 2004.11.14: LGN Jill Rayburn, Starfl eet Offi ce of Fleet Historian Director, ([email protected]) Potts, Region 02 Coordinator, Offi ce of Fleet Historian. DCOTRACOM-Academy, Director, ([email protected]) announced that Flag Offi cer School ([email protected]) announced a ([email protected]) welcomed Rey announced that the History of will be closing until the results date change for the Region 02 2005 2004.11.23: BDR John Roberts, Cordero as the new Infantry Branch Spacefl ight webpages at http: of the STARFLEET election are Summit. SFMC Commandant-Designate, Director. //fl eethistorian.info/ have been announced. ([email protected]) updated. 2004.11.28: General Scott A. Akers, announced that he is now accepting 2004.11.13: Trey Isquith, SFI 2004.10.13: Fleet Captain Robin Starfl eet Academy Commandant, applications for the Commandinding Charities Coordinator, ([email protected]) 2004.10.29: Eddie Allen Smith, Communications/Database ([email protected]) announced Offi cer for the Training and Doctrine requests that all chapters and ([email protected]) announced that Flunky, ([email protected]) some staff changes at the Academy. Command until December 23, 2004. regions please report in regarding he is looking for volunteers to help announced that the DB Back Online their charity participation. process donations from coupon at http://www.sfi database.com/. 2004.11.28: LGN Jill Rayburn, 2004.11.21: Vice Admiral Greg clearing houses. DCOTRACOM-Academy, Trotter, STARFLEET Election 2004.11.08: RAdm. Jerry Tien, ([email protected]) announced new Coordinator, (election@sfi .org) Shuttle Operations Command 2004.10.17: RAdm. Jerry Tien, TRACOM assignments. announced the outcome of the Director, (shoc@sfi .org) announced Shuttle Operations Command 2004 STARFLEET Election. (What? the launching of the Shuttle Top Director, (shoc@sfi .org) announced 2004.11.24: COMM Dixie Halber, You thought I’d give it to you here? Gun. the launching of the Shuttle Maverick Chief of Communications, What’s the fun in that?) in Region 3.
MEMBERS WANTED EVENTS ATTENTION: All unassigned All Star Cosmic Con ‘95: Klingon members in Region 12 and Makeup, Stan Lee Executive STARFLEET. I am looking Producer of the Spiderman Movies, for members to start a new Nemesis Station Armorer to the correspondence chapter in Fleet. Film Production: Reggie, STARFLEET. I am looking Berryman, GiGi, & Brennen. for members with fresh Starfl eet, Special Star Majel Barrett ideas. If anyone is interested, Roddenberry. (2 hour VHS) please drop me an email at [email protected]. Thank Please use U.S. Post Offi ce you. Money Orders, $10 Donation + $2 * * * tape + $4 S/H = $16. ATTENTION: Unassigned Send to: Members and any other members Rachel Hawken of STARFLEET residing in the 3919 N. Clark St, Houston, Texas metropolitan area. Apt. D, We are looking for new members to Fresno, CA. 93726-4808. join the USS SpiritWolf, a Region 3 meeting chapter in the Houston area. Email: [email protected] Anyone who might be interested please e-mail Robert Graham at [email protected] or send a snail mail to 1644 1/2 Hawthorne St. #C, Houston, TX 77006. STARFLEET COMMUNIQUÉ • DECEMBER 2004/JANUARY 2005 - ISSUE 126 35 STARFLEET DIRECTORY OF CONTACT OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER, STARFLEET
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Chief of Staff Overseas Coupon Program Director, Chaplains/Couns. Director, Comm. Div. Department of Online VICE-COMMANDER, Ralph Planthold Edward Allen II Dennis Rayburn OPEN Gaming P. O. Box 3950 P. O. Box 104794 121 South McDonald Joe Brouhard STARFLEET: Brandon, FL 33509-3950 Jefferson City, MO 65110 Puryear, TN 38251 Morale & Birthday Offi cer 525 NW Candletree Drive Sunnie Planthold [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jimmy Whatley Blue Springs, MO 64015 P. O. Box 3950 176 County Rd 606 director@sfi gaming.net Brandon, FL 33509-3950 Commandant, SFMC Accessibility Resource Director, Cadet Division Hanceville AL 35077 vcs@sfi .org John Roberts Coordinator Robin Van Cleave [email protected] Help Desk Administrator 1811 Lead Ave SE Apt 11 Jamie Delantonas 8256 Moffett Les Rickard Albuquerque, NM 87106 426 North Tryon Street Corpus Christi, TX 78412 STARFLEET Special 121 Woodgate Circle [email protected] Apt 12-R [email protected] Operations Winston Salem, NC 27107- Charlotte, NC 28202-2184 Deb Kern 6415 Director, Diplomatic Corps [email protected] Director, Engineering Div. 2525 Enterprise Avenue [email protected] OPEN OPEN Alamogordo, NM 88310 FDP Program Director [email protected] Annual Campaign Director International Charities Tom Donohoe Director, Medical Division Marlene Miller Coordinator P. O. Box 1347 OPEN Recreational Director 461 Harmony Ln Trey Isquith Orange Park, FL 32067-1347 OPEN Campbell, OH 44405-1212 PO Box #463 [email protected] Director, Sciences Div. [email protected] Standish, ME. 04084 Richard Heim [email protected] PO Box 2072 Asheville NC 28802 [email protected] STARFLEET OPERATIONS
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Updated Dec. 15, 2004 • Check http:/academy.sfi.org for updated form. HIGHLIGHTS FROM WENDY AND JON LANE’S WEDDING! Photos by Gary Sandridge
The real star of the show is the groom’s cake, designed by Jon, to feature all the starships (chapters) he’s served on or been an active part of, plus greetings from six different alien races.
Jon and Wendy prepare to cut the cake!
Here’s a close-up of the digital fi le the bakery used to make the cake. Guests were greeted by giant photos of Jon Lane and Wendy Stanford from (Jon actually needed to get a permission letter from Paramount their early teenage years, a surprise from Wendy’s and Jon’s parents. Licensing - whom he works with - in order for the bakery to make the cake!)