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VOYAGES: The Official Newsletter of the Federation Winter 2003/2004 Page 1 The Official Publication of the International Federation of Trekkers Winter 2003/2004 WE MOURN AND REMEMBER Lt. Commander David Perez CHIEF ENGINEER ! USS ULYSSES VOYAGES: The Official Newsletter of the Federation Winter 2003/2004 Page 2 FROM THE TOP NEW VOYAGES State of the Federation New Voyages Boldly Goes Russ Haslage, IFT President With this being the first issue of our newsletter of the year, and since this will be the issue in which we publish IFT’s 2003 financial statement, I figured it might make for nice protocol to do my State of the Federation address. “I have surveyed the Federation and it is strong!” I say in my most presidential voice. Dramatic but true. In this time of a down turned Trek fandom environment, The premier episode of NEW VOYAGES has seen IFT continues to be the true guardians of the dream. a tremendous response. Released in January, “Come Ratings for “Enterprise” are among the lowest in Trek What May,” the premier episode in the series, as been history (though I must say that this cliffhanger episode downloaded over 3.5 million times, marking this one has me eagerly awaiting part 2), numbers of fans are episode with higher ratings than episodes of down and conventions that were once exclusively Star “Enterprise” which rates in at about 2.9 million viewers Trek centered now include Buffy, Stargate (oh, how I per episode. love that show!), Angel and other shows with Star Trek The tremendous response has created a few playing just a small part. Despite the slow times in Trek hurdles for the NEW VOYAGES team, so never let it be fandom, the Federation is strong. said that victories come without a cost. A number of Gene Roddenberry always believed that the ideals download nodes used up their bandwidth in the matter of a better tomorrow would always live on. Regardless of a couple of days, keeping the NV staff scrambling to of how the show is doing or how many fans remain, the find mirror sites every few days. message continues. There will always be hope for a The second episode of what is now called “STAR time where greed, hunger and hatred are gone. That is TREK: New Voyages” is in the early stages of the underlying ideal of IFT. We work together to help production. Details of the story for Episode 402 are make the world a better place. being kept secret to keep the excitement high, but you With NEW VOYAGES seeing a phenomenal can see some photos of some of the special props and response to their first episode, the dream has come wardrobe for the episode in their website forum at http:// back to the forefront of production and we’re glad to www.5yearmission.com. have that help in helping keep the dream alive. More IFT is the official fan club of NEW VOYAGES and about NEW VOYAGES in just a bit. will be releasing exclusive benefits later this year. We are seeing the dawn of our 20th anniversary. This milestone becomes important for a number of OPINIONS & COLUMNS reasons. First, because we are the only organization Support the Coalition Troops ________3 created with the help of Gene Roddenberry, it is our duty to uphold his ideals and vision. We truly are the guardians of the dream. Secondly, Gene believed in FEDERATION NEWS service and quality. Ours has always been an 2003 Fleet Merit Awards ___________4 organization of service. Our chapters help others with We Remember David Perez ________4 their public service work. Our HQ offices serve those Another Toys For Tots Success______5 chapters and members by providing services to help Special Home for 2004 Nat’l Conference them live the dream and spread the word. _______________________________6 In this past week I have sent an e-mail to all HQ Archon Named Regional Conference _7 support offices stressing the importance of quality 2003 Financial Statement __________7 service. We owe nothing less than that to the fans and Comm Channels __________ 8 thru 15 to the legacy of Gene Roddenberry. In this very important year I have asked our HQ personnel to re- dedicate themselves to top-notch service at all times. TREK NEWS “The ultimate Star Trek fan club” should offer nothing Cecily Adams Dies________________3 less. A Star For Scotty _________________3 As always, it is always an honor for me to serve all Beam Me Up Scotty; One Last Time __3 of you. If you need anything at all...anytime...just ask. -Russ IN THIS ISSUE VOYAGES: The Official Newsletter of the Federation Winter 2003/2004 Page 3 OPINIONS AND TREK NEWS COLUMNS A Star for Scotty Support the Coalition Help Chris Doohan get a star Troops on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Submitted by Jeff Anderson his father Jimmy (Scotty) Doohan. USS T’HY’LA You can write to Chris at: Chris Doohan/Scotty's Star 2060 E. Ave. Los Arbole Please pray for the coalition troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and Suite D-163 elsewhere overseas so they can Thousand Oaks, CA come home safe from their travels 91362-1376 when their work is completed. Or visit Chris’ web site at To help support the troops, http://www.scottysstar.com !" please visit these web sites: OPERATION SHOEBOX: http:// www.operationshoebox.com , and BEAM ME UP SCOTTY...ONE LAST TIME TREATS FOR TROOPS: http:// wwwtreatsfortroops.com . !" JAMES DOOHAN’S FINAL CONVENTION APPEARANCE 03.04.2004 On June 18-20, 2004 at the Art, and artist Michael David Ward. Ferengi Family Member luxurious Los Angeles Airport Hil- A new Trek parody, the short film ton, Planet Xpo will present James “Final Mission,” will make its world- Cecily Adams Dies Montgomery Doohan’s final public wide premiere at the event, showing appearance with BEAM ME UP, on a double bill with the critically- Cecily Adams, SCOTTY...ONE LAST TIME, an acclaimed “Roddenberry on Patrol,” the second ac- officially licensed show by agree- featuring actors from the classic Trek tress to step ment with Paramount Pictures. series as well as Star Trek: Voyager. into the role of Billed as the “Biggest Event of As part of the event, money will "Ishka" in Star the Year” by the Official Star Trek be raised to help finance the place- Trek: Deep Fan Club, this event will feature the ment of a star for Doohan on the Hol- Space Nine ENTIRE living cast of the classic lywood Walk of Fame. and who re- Star Trek TV series: William Shat- There will also be two charity prised the role ner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nich- auctions to raise money for Doohan’s at conventions ols, Walter Koenig, George Takei, favorite charities, Cowboys for Kids for "The Fer- Grace Lee Whitney, Majel Barrett and the Equestrian Special Olympics. Roddenberry, and, of course, engi Family Please go to www.planetxpo.com Jimmy Doohan. Hour," has died for more information. after a four-month battle with lung Also attending will be literally PlanetXpo is proud to present cancer. She was 46. dozens of actors who appeared as Beam Me Up, Scotty...One Last Guest Stars on the classic series Adams died Wednesday at Good Time, James Doohan’s final public and in the movies featuring the Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, appearance, honoring his tireless original cast, plus other celebrities, according to her agent Bruce Tufeld. commitment to Trek, the fans, and astronauts, X-Prize contestants, Her husband, actor Jim Beaver, was the future of space travel. artists, and high-tech industry with her. PlanetXpo’s annual The Great Bird of CEOs. According to the "Star Trek: the Galaxy Star Trek Celebration, Deep Space Nine Companion" by This event will be highlighted by honoring Gene Roddenberry and his Terry J. Erdmann, Adams loved the a sumptuous banquet and “roast” of vision of our future, will once again part she was playing, despite the James Doohan, featuring a major take place in Roddenberry’s home prosthetics. "She never backs down," celebrity comic actor as town of El Paso, TX later this year. Adams said proudly in reference to “Roastmaster.” News of many exciting future events "The Magnificent Ferengi." "I feel Sponsors for this spectacular will be announced at the PlanetXpo very fortunate to play her. She's event include the X-Prize Founda- web site. made me grow as an actor and as a tion, the Official Star Trek Fan IFT is a proud supporter of this person." !" Club, Art Asylum, Lightspeed Fine event! !" VOYAGES: The Official Newsletter of the Federation Winter 2003/2004 Page 4 FEDERATION NEWS IFT FLEET AWARDS: 2003 It is always an honor for me to announce the winners of each year’s awards. The people and chapters receiving things awards exemplify the great things that make IFT the true guardians of the Roddenberry dream. The dedication and hard work of these members make us all winners. Want to win awards for your chapter as well? The winners here will be glad to help you do that. In IFT, we are one united team and we all work together to help us all succeed. My heartfelt thanks and salute go to the following chapters and members for their tremendous work. Even if your chapter did not achieve an award in 2003, please know that my thanks and love are with you as well. Your work, dedica- tion and enthusiasm are wonderful gifts to our Federation and to Gene’s legacy. - Russ Haslage, IFT President IFT SHIP OF THE YEAR 2003: USS RAVEN 341 POINTS HONOR ROLL: USS ULYSSES 338 POINTS USS LIBERTY 243 POINTS 2003 Member of USS ANGSTADT 145 POINTS the Year Mandy Ison coordinat- USS COYOTE 140 POINTS ing IFT efforts at USS ARAPAHOE 125 POINTS one of the evacuation cen- USS GENE RODDENBERRY 122 POINTS ters during the USS PROSPECT 104 POINTS California fires.