Issue 51 - Starfleet Command

STAR FLEET
COMMUNICATIONS
Official Newsletter of Starjleet Command
L T Leonard Allen
Star Trek: The Experience
ISSUE #: 51
APRIL, 2001
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Admiralty Board Reports
Chief of Fleet Operations Report
Quarterly Officers Recognition
Hailing Frequencies
Staff & Unit Changes
AFED Changes
Chief of Finance Report
Chief of Personnel Report
Project SFC Time Capsule
Fleet Training Officers Report
Report from Starbase One Commander
Starfleet Command Renewal Form
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FADM Paul A. Sundstrom
PO Box 33565, Indpls, IN 46203-0565
Chief of Fleet Operations
starships@iouest.net
ADM Mark A. Bischoff
65 N. Tremont, Indpls, IN 46222-4243
Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations
indybambam@iquest.net
ADM Russell Simson
1815 S. Olive St., Indpls, IN 46203-4037
Chief of Records
rrsimson@yahoo.com
ADM Andrew Sams
PO Box 356, Carmel, IN 46032
Chief of Personnel
admandysams@startrekmall.com
ADM Roseann Packer
2696 N. 300 East, Greenfield, IN 46140
Chief of Staff
roeaDacker@netscape.net
ADM Jo Kirby
Chief of Communications
925 N. 13th St., Bismarck, ND 58501-4219 sschadler@yahoo.com
ADM Sandra Sundstrom
PO Box 33565, Indpls, IN 46203-0565
Commandant, Starfleet Academy
dustydragon@iquest.net
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Chief of Fleet Operations Report
Greetings, everyone. I hope you are all enjoying the Year of Fun.
It has been fun for me thus far. With the 2000 Fleet Awards now past,
Quarterly Officer Recognition returns with this issue. If you see someone
performing in an excellent manner, please pass that information along to
me so that person can be so recognized in this Fleetwide publication.
I also want to reiterate a couple of things to you all. First (please
note the capitalization) ANYONE in the Fleet can submit articles to ADM
Jo Kirby for inclusion in this newsletter. This is SFC's Newsletter (meaning
it is yours!), not solely that of the Admiralty and/or Staff. I encourage you
to send materials to her - she welcomes them. Obviously, I will continue to
submit articles since this is my report to you of what is happening-but,
we need to hear from you as well. So, share your items of interest with us
all. Second, since it includes information that is (we hope) necessary and
current, please read your newsletter through completely. It is entirely
possible that if you do not read it, you could miss out on something
extremely relevant that is happening with the organization as a whole or
that affects your unit in some manner. If you receive and share a newsletter with other members of your household, please give them the same
opportunity to read it also. While it may have things that are of interest to
you, everyone is different and could be affected by the information in
different ways. We are all stronger when we are on the same page.
If this is your first newsletter, please note the label that is on your
newsletter. When the issue number matches the number on the label, it
will be necessary to utilize the renewal document that is in the newsletter
to remain a member of SFC. My saddest duty is to remove those that
have expired due to non-payment of dues. Sometimes, I wonder if people
realize that they are expiring. We have consistently published four newsletters each year since 1998. So, if you are enjoying your membership, it
makes sense to continue it by renewing. If you go more than three months
between newsletters, it is more likely that you have expired than moved to
a new address. The Fleet address has stayed the same for four years so
we have not moved. To renew, just send the necessary dues and even a
paper with your current address and ship name (and your name as shown
on your Fleet 10 card) and we can take care of you. We want you to
remain with us for more than a year (I've been in SFC for more than 10
years now) because the longer you are here, the more likely is your
chance to be noticed. And, on top of that, you will have the chance to
build long term friendships with those on your unit. The best ships in the
Fleet have tightly knit groups that help and support each other and would
go to great lengths to back each other up. I have seen a number of these
up close and they are things of beauty. I hope that such a spirit exists on
the unit you are with. It is worth working for.
FADM Paul A. Sundstrom
Chief of Fleet Operations
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Quarterly Officers Recognition
COMM James H. McCoy, Starbase 06 Commander/Chief of Engineering
For getting the word out & bettering the image of SFC with other groups.
FCAPT Robert W. Ray, Starbase 01 Commander/Fleet Training Officer
Upon taking command of Starbase 01, FCAPT Ray prepared and unveiled an impressive website for both his new position and that of Fleet
Training Officer.
FCAPT Cheryl A. Webb, Assistant Chief of Staff
For her able assistance in her new position as the Assistant to the Deputy
Chief of Staff and her help with the USS Iwo Jima
CAPT Kimberly S. Huff, Deputy Chief of Communications
Preparation & execution of USS Adventure Con Suite at November
IndyCon
CMDR Brian Peterson, Commanding Officer, USS Hypatia
For his exceptional efforts in recruiting & promoting a positive image
CMDR Cathy Dailey, Deputy Fleet Training Officer
For her maintenance of the Office of Fleet Training during a relocation
period
LTCDR David Hicks, First Officer, USS Defiant
Helped to ease transition aboard USS Defiant with excellent reporting &
organizational skills
LT Kim Knight, Commanding Officer, USS Matrix
Involvement of USS Matrix in parade and promotion of club
LTjg Rusty Harrell, USS Adventure
For excellent coordination of officers in an activity
LTjg Brian E. Mitchell, USS Adventure
For excellent coordination of officers in a multi-ship gathering
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Greetings from the Deputy of Communications.
ADM Jo Kirby is away on
personal business. So far, 2001 has been a busy year. The communications department is working hard to bring you the best, most informative
newsletter in a timely manner. Because of this, a schedule was created
for all those in Fleet that would like to provide articles for our members. If
you would like a copy of the schedule, email mail me at
kim@huffamily.com.
I would like to thank all of those who were kind enough to submit articles
for this issue. This is the first newsletter I have published without the help
of ADM Kirby, so your help was greatly appreciated.
Inside this issue you will find a wealth of information. For example, there
were some important changes made to the AFED documents. You can
read about these changes on page 8. Also, FADM Sundstrom has listed
some important changes to various staff and units on page 6.
ADM Kirby and I would like to make one correction to January 2001
newsletter. It was mentioned that LTCDR Hilary Winiarz of the USS
Magellan had joined the Communications staff. Unfortunately, LTCDR
Winiarz will not be able to join the staff after all. Hilary and I have talked
on several occassions regarding the newsletter and her kind words and
helpful advice will always be appreciated. Thank you Hilary and good
luck in the future.
Please note that the article regarding Star Trek: The Experience, may not
seem like a "timely" article, but I felt it was important with the upcoming
Vegas convention. If you are considering making the trip to Vegas, I think
you will find my article rather informative. However, if you would rather be
surprised and not know what happens, be sure to stop reading where
indicated or it might spoil the fun.
CAPT Kim Huff
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Staff & Unit Changes
Welcome back the USS Inquest located in Bayamon, Puerto
RicQ. It is commanded by LT Tomas Santiago-Lopez. You can reach him
bye-mail at:lypy@prtc.net
A new unit has been commissioned in the Starbase 03 region.
Hang onto your hats - this is a Klingon name but that's what was requested so that's what is being done! The USS Wa'netbej, NCC-72400,
Runabout Class, under CAPT Billie G. Aldridge (this is a gentleman,
everyone), has gotten underway. The name means ''The Watcher" in
Klingon. CAPT Aldridge has previous command experience with the USS
Star Wolf, so does not come unprepared. He does not have e-mail
access presently but is located in Modesto, CA. He has been a member
of SFC for more than eight years. Welcome back, CAPT Aldridge, and
best wishes on your new command.
Another new unit is being started, also in California, by name the
USS Corvair located in Roseville, California. She will be commanded by
LT Michael Longstreet. He can be reached bye-mail at:
immortaI74205@hotmail.com
Yet to be commissioned but in preparation is the USS Iwo Jima
located in Indianapolis, Indiana. She will be commanded by CMDR
William A. (Tony) Hlas. He can be reached bye-mail at:
LTTereq53652936@aol.com
The commissioning is scheduled for May 19, 2001.
Several changes have taken place also. LT Beth Ray is the new
CO of the USS Hastings located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
FCAPT Robert W. Ray takes command of Starbase 01. LTCDR David
Hicks is the new First Officer of the USS Defiant. LT Janice Sams is the
new CO of the USS Adventure. FCAPT Cheryl A. Webb has been
appointed as the Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff. CMDR Ken
Spurlock, CMO, USS Yorktown, was appointed to be the new Deputy
Surgeon General.
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Starfleet Communications.
RADM Mary A. Bischoff has stepped down as the Chief of
Finance for Starfleet Command due to additional commitments (real life)
that are taking away her time. RADM Bischoff will continue to command
the USS Halsey. Her responsible handling of the Chief of Finance position
was instrumental in helping Starfleet Command Headquarters rebuild the
Fleet. I have presented RADM Bischoff with a Certificate of Honorable
Service in appreciation of her commitment and service.
A replacement has been selected. Please welcome CAPT Maryann
Simson to the position of Chief of Finance. She has served ably as the
Chief Operations Officer for the USS Halsey for many years and has
been a member of Starfleet Command since December, 1993.
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AFED Changes
Members with the rank of Captain or higher and having at least
seven years or more in SFC may run for the position of CFO. Previously,
candidates had to have a minimum of four years Fleet time.
There are new minimums now to qualify for Staff positions.
Anyone already in a Staff position will not be removed if they do not meet
the new minimum requirements. This is effective from this point on, not
retroactively. One must have at least two years in SFC to apply for a
Command Support Staff Office and at least four years for Admiralty
Board & their immediate Deputy positions.
At the meeting of the Admiralty Board on January 14, 2001, the
following procedure was adopted effective immediately. When a member
of the Command Staff Support or their authorized Deputy is also serving
aboard a regular unit, the unit commander is solely responsible for the
promotion of that individual. The person in charge of the Command Staff
Support Officer (CSSO) may recommend them for promotion (and should
recommend them every 90-120 days if they are performing their duties
adequately) but the promotion will not take place unless the unit commander approves the recommendation. In a case where a recommendation is made and the unit commander does not feel that the promotion is
warranted, the CSSO member should not be notified of either the recommendation or the denial of said promotion. The effect of this would be to
demoralize the member and possibly cause resentment against the unit
commander, which would be detrimental to the unit as a whole. If the
recommendation is approved, the effective date of the promotion would
be the date that the unit commander decided or may be determined by
the unit commander. The promotion should, of course, be reported to the
Chief of Personnel so that the promotion document can be prepared and
sent to the unit commander.
While the above procedure applies to the CSSO, this does not
apply to promotions for the Deputies of the Admiralty Board, specifically
the Deputy Chief of Records, Deputy Chief of Personnel, Deputy Chief of
Staff, Deputy Chief of Communications, and Deputy Commandant,
Starfleet Academy. Members of the Admiralty have the right to promote
those Deputies even if they are members of regular units since these are
Vice Admiral slots and have the authority to act in the absence of their
superiors on the Admiralty Board.
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To give an example, LTCDR Staff Officer serves aboard the USS
Rustbucket. The unit commander is CAPT Final Authority. RADM Senior
Officer, in charge of LTCDR Staff Officer, reviews his record and decides
that he deserves consideration for promotion to the rank of CMDR.
RADM Senior Officer must write CAPT Final Authority and indicate his
recommendation. It is then up to CAPT Final Authority to decide whether
to promote LTCDR Staff Officer or not. CAPT Authority decides to
promote LTCDR Officer to the rank of CMDR and makes a request of
Chief of Personnel to send the documents. At a later meeting, CAPT
Authority arranges to present the promotion orders to now CMDR Officer.
The purpose of this directive is to restore the promotion authority
to the unit commander per AFED Article 10-3, especially in the circumstance where a member of the Command Staff Support is still an active
participant in the local unit. This is not meant to discourage the appointing
authorities that work with the Command Staff Support since they should
still review their personnel every 90-120 days with promotion criteria in
mind. Unit commanders do not have to review their regular unit personnel
in this shorter timeframe since the AFED has specifics about minimums
for promotion consideration that are different than the Command Staff
Support. Conversely, unit commanders are free to promote a member of
the CSSO under their command should they have earned that consideration, even without a recommendation from the immediate superior of the
CSSO member (provided that 90-120 days have passed since the last
promotion). Naturally, if the unit commander promotes that individual, the
superior officer of the CSSO member should be notified so they are
aware of the action.
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Chief of Finance Report
We have to maintain a savings account at the Credit Union where we
bank in order to have the checking account. Midyear, we transferred most
of the money to checking since that's where we need it, just leaving
enough in to meet our requirement. All amounts are in US dollars.
Expenditures:
Savings:
Balance Jan. 1, 2000
Interest
Transfer to checking
Balance Dec. 31, 2000
$183.79
1.69
174.26
10.16
Checking:
Balance Jan. 1, 2000
SubsfT-shirt orders
Interest
$647.51
3,241.01
10.61
Chief of Fleet Operations
-298.00
Chief of Personnel
-755.81
Chief of Communications -1695.63
Chief of Records
0.00
Academy Commandant
-280.00
Chief of Finance
-24.14
Balance Dec. 31, 2000
452.09
Itemized Expenditures:
Chief of Fleet Op's
Fleet Awards
Sub. flyers
PO Box
Communications
$214.00
40.00
44.00
Personnel
Postage
PO Box
Folders, paper, etc.
$481.43
44.00
230.38
Newsletter printing,
postage, etc.
$1,695.63
Academy
T-shirts, printing,
postage.
$280.00
Finance
Stapler, staples, folio.
$24.14
Note: The Academy Commandant was deputized to take care of the Tshirts. There were also expenses that were absorbed by the Staff; if it is
not listed here, it was not reimbursed. Any errors made in math are my
own.
,
RADM Mary Bischoff
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Chief of Personnel Report
Hello all. I'll start out by saying that I don't have much to report
about establishing better guidelines for the awards process. I assure, you
though, that something will be done. Captains and Starbase Commanders, I challenge you to send me criteria ideas for best ships and officers
(Jr./Sr.). Web masters, the same for websites and Newsletter editors, the
same for newsletters and etc etc.
On an electorial note, I would like to talk about the elections for
Fleet Admiral in 2002. FADM Paul Sundstrom will not be running. It is a
challenging job. The Fleet Admiral heads the Admiralty Board and is
responsible for meeting the needs of the Fleet which includes, but is not
limited to, producing quarterly Newsletters, New Member Packets, and
Commanding the entire Fleet. Now is the best time for the right person to
command Starfleet Command as its Fleet Admiral. FADM Sundstrom and
the current board has us back on track and in shape to head into a new
direction. A direction where we can build on and enhance what has been
done as well as explore new things. We need a strong leader that has a
strong passion for Star Trek, a vision to grow our club with the business,
and the administrative sense to do it right.
I want to speak about the elections now because this is the year
that viable candidates will want to put their hat in the ring and begin
speaking of their vision at the Mid Year meeting at Marcon, May 25-27th,
at the Annual Meeting, November 23-25 and in upcoming newsletters.
The candidate only has four to five more newsletters before nominations
are gathered and voted on. It is imperative that you decide to run now,
then write to the eligible voters and the fleet about yourself, your vision,
and what you hope to accomplish during your four year tenure. If you
have seven or more years experience in Starfleet Command, hold the
rank of Captain and meet the criteria in article 5-1 b, I encourage you to
run. (Please note that older versions show 4 years for eligibility.)
My Deputy, VADM Lillian Habeck, and I try to attend as many of
the Slanted Fedora conventions as possible. This year is a little different
than most, so this schedule is subject to change:
May 25-27, Marcon, Columbus, OH (Mid-Year Meeting)
June 15-17, Chicago, III (Tentative)
July 13-15, Incon, Indpls, IN (Tentative)
Sept 6-9, Vegas, NV (Star Trek's 35th Anniversary)
Nov 23-25, Indpls, IN (Annual Meeting)
That is all for now. Have fun and Make It So!
ADM Andy Sams
admandysams@msn.com
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Upcoming Conventions
Here is a list of conventions one or more Admiralty Board Members
are planning to attend in 2001 :
MARCON - SFC Midyear Fleet Meeting
Location & Dates: Columbus, Ohio, May 25-27,2001
For more information, go to this site: http://www.marcon.org!
The Women of Star Trek Voyager (Make It So Productions) - no official
meeting planned
Location & Dates: Cleveland, Ohio, May 26th & 27th, 2001
For more information, go to this site: http:www.makeitsoproductions.coml
trek.html
Chicago (Slanted Fedora) - no official meetings planned
Location & Dates: Chicago, IL, June 15 - 17, 2001
For more information, go to this site: http://www.sfedora.com
InConJunction
- no official meetings planned
Location & Dates: Indianapolis, Indiana, July 13-15,2001
For more information, go to this site: http://www.inconiunction.orgt
ConGlomeration
- SFC meeting planned
Location & Dates: Clarksville, Indiana, August 10-12, 2001
For more information, go to this site: http://members.iglou.coml
shadowr/conglomeration.htm
Viva, Viva Las Vegas (Slanted Fedora) - no official meeting scheduled
Location & Dates: Las Vegas, Nevada, September 6 - 9, 2001
For more information, go to ths site: http://www.sfedora.com
IndyCon (Slanted Fedora) - SFC Annual General & Awards Meeting
Location & Dates: Indianapolis, Indiana, November 23-25, 2001
For more information, go to this site: http://www.sfedora.com
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Starfleet Communications.
Project SFC Time Capsule
At the SFC Meeting in November, the SFC Time Capsule project
was discussed and an agreement was reached with FADM Don Dailey,
Commander-In-Chief.
Between now and August 2001 , units are encouraged to select
an item and perhaps write something relating to that selection to put in
the Time Capsule. Send that item (or hand-deliver if possible) to me at
my Post Office Box for SFC (shown below). I will ensure that FADM
Dailey is given that item so it can be put into the SFC Time Capsule. If
you prefer, you can also bring that item to the ConGlomeration convention
to be held in Clarksville, Indiana on August 10-12, 2001. At that time, we
will conclude the gathering of the items for the SFC Time Capsule project.
In ten years, the Capsule will be opened by those involved with running
SFC at that time, hence sometime in the year 2011.
To ensure we can fit all item in the Capsule, you should only
select items that are not very large. It is also important to remember that
they should be non-breakable.
To find out more about the ConGlomeration Convention, visit
them at http://members.iglou.comlshadowr/conglomeration.htm
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Fleet Training Officers Report
Greetings to the Fleet from the Office of Fleet Training:
It has been some time since I have written an article for Starfleet
Communications and I have several announcements to make. First of
all, I would like to announce that my Deputy, Cathy Dailey, has been
promoted to the rank of Commander (full grade). Commander Dailey has
done a fantastic job in the position of Deputy Fleet Training Officer and
has really helped out in keeping this office run smoothly during my move
and transition to a new job. I have great confidence in her continued
support. Please congratulate her on her promotion.
The second announcement I'd like to make is a congratulation
and job well done to LTCDR Deborah Raleigh, who has been actively
taking tests from our office and, most recently, scored a 96% on the Warp
Theory test. LTCDR Raleigh had previously passed the Federation Law
test and the Ship's Structures test, both with a 92%. These are outstanding achievements on her part and deserve the recognition of the Fleet.
Any Post-Graduate exam passed with an 88% or better indicates an
Expert-level of proficiency in that field, therefore, LTCDR Raleigh in now
considered to be an expert in these fields by the Office of Fleet Training.
The third announcement I'd like to make is concerning the long
awaited Leadership Development Course. The Leadership Development
Course is ready to be taken. There is a $5.00 cost involved in printing,
shipping and handling for the course. It is designed to be taken in no
fewer than 6 weeks but, currently, there is no upper time limit on the
course. The course will be shipped within a week of receipt of funds. At
this time, I can only accept money orders for the course. This may
change in the near future, so I will advise if it does. All money orders
should be made out to FCAPT Robert W. Ray. You can send them to:
FCAPT Robert W. Ray
2268 S. 108th E. Ave
Tulsa, OK 74129
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Announcement number four. The Office of Fleet Training has a
new website. It is http://members.home.netlfcapt-ray/welcome.htm.
This site has a new Fleet Training Request form on it, and I encourage all
of you to use it. I will try to keep this site updated regularly (probably
quarterly, to begin with), so please return often to check out the changes.
And finally, announcement number five. I have recently accepted
the position of Commander, Starbase One. At this time, I don't anticipate
any conflicts arising that can't be handled by my more than capable
Deputy and myself, however, please understand that some minor delays
are inevitable. We will work to make these minor and seldom.
That is all for now.
FCAPT Robert W. Ray
Fleet Training Officer
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Star Trel~:MY Experience
As many of you may already know, some very loyal Star Trek fans joined
together in August 2000 for the sci-fi trip of a lifetime. With the help of
LT.JG. Rusty Harrell of the USS Adventure, seven loyal fans were able to
get a "behind-the-scenes" look at Star Trek: The Experience and stand
on the bridge of the USS Enterprise. This is my story of that trip:
I arrived in Las Vegas a little shaken but relieved to be on the ground. (I
don't like to fly.) Once off the plane it was easy to see that I wasn't in
Kansas (make that Indiana) any more. The airport was filled with the
sounds of slot machines and you could see the multi-colored lights
illuminating the airport.
Outside the airport was just as amazing. Even during the day, I could see
this was unlike any other town I had been to. There were extravagant
buildings everywhere with beautiful mountains in the background. Once
inside the hotel (The Las Vegas Hilton) you were overtaken by the scent
of money when you gazed at all the gambling devices.
After settling in, my first stop
was Quark's Bar and Restaurant. All of us quickly warmed up
to a Warp Core Breach (pictured
to your left) before painting the
town.
The next day was the most
exciting because we were able
to have our own private tour of
the Enterprise Bridge. I can't tell you how amazing it was to be on the
bridge. After an hour of taking pictures and fooling around at the different
Stations and Interface panels, it was time for us to participate in the
actual ride.
You first walk up a long, lazily
curving and gently twisting ramp
which is the queue line and is, in
fact, called the History
of the Future Museum. This
Museum houses all sorts of
artifacts: costumes, props, and
many other items from all of the
different incarnations of Star
Trek (motion pictures and
series'). There is also a very
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informative and colorful Timeline that one can follow that starts out from
the launching of the first Earth satellite. This helps pass the time and
keep you occupied while you wait to board your Shuttle - if there happens
to be wait due to numerous, excited spacefarers.
BEWARE SPOILER BELOW!!
DON'T READ BELOW IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED
While you are in line the attendants talk to you through the microphone
system. Be sure to say hi to Andee Gibbs for me. At the end of the
queue line you are counted into your tour groups that will board the
shuttle. Then, you are moved into a pre-show area where you watch film
clips from different episodes and movies of Star Trek. The video welcomes you to Paramount Parks and Las Vegas Hilton's Star Trek: The
Experience. Then the double doors on your right open and you are
brought into the staging area where you are prepared for the Shuttlecraft
boarding process. Just as the doors are about to open, there are some
flashes of light, some sparkling, and then, Blackness and a quick rush of
air. When the lights come up, you are standing on a transporter pad with
people wearing Starfleet uniforms in front of you. Ensign Thomas and
crew (say "Hi" to George for me) urgently guide you to the bridge of the
Enterprise where you are briefed on the situation by CDR. Riker and
LCDR. La Forge. From here you enter into a turbolift to get down to the
Shuttlebay. (HINT: If you are the last person into the turbolift, you will be
one of the first persons in line into the airlock for the front row of the
shuttlecraft). Once in the airlock, you are instructed on shuttlecraft safety
and boarding procedures, this time, by LCR. Geordi La Forge. Now it is
time for the ride of your life. The shuttlecraft was very realistic. (Don't
look up while in the craft, it will ruin the realism.) It truly feels like you are
flying in space fighting the bad guys (well in this case, a renegade band of
Klingons). Once you finish the ride you are back on Planet Earth in the
basement of the Las Vegas Hilton. You will be somewhat graciously
greeted by the hotel janitor who will instruct you on how to get back to
The DS 9 Promenade where you can spend all that gold pressed latinum
you've been saving.
I continued to ride the ultimate Star Trek ride throughout the weekend. Of
course I did other things while in Vegas, but the ride is what I will always
remember. Because I traveled through the ride so often, I got to know .
some of the cast and crew. The picture of the person on the cover is
actually one for the actors for the ride. It is their hard work and dedication
that puts the word "experience" in Star Trek: THE EXPERIENCE. If you
ever get the opportunity to go, you will enjoy every second - truly a very
memorable Experience!
CAPT. Kim Huff
USS Adventure
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Report from
Starbase One Commander
Greetings to the Fleet, and especially those ships in Starbase One:
Hi, I am FCAPT Robert W. Ray. For those of you who don't know
me, I am the new Starbase One Commander. I have been in Starfleet
Command for 12 and 1/2 years. I was the Commanding Officer of the
USS Hastings for ten of those years. I have also been and currently am
the Fleet Training Officer. I have been in that post for three years now.
Now that my introduction is over, lets get down to business.
I created a website for Starbase One and that site became active
on the day I took command of SB01. It can be found at:
http://members.home.netlfcapt-ray/StarbaseOne/welcome.htm
I hope that everybody will come and take a look. For those units in
Starbase One, I need you to report any wrong information that may be
listed on that site. Also, Unit Commanders please take note that I have
added an e-SPAR to the site for ease of reporting. I hope that everyone
will use it. I expect 100% reporting from my units for the next reporting
period. I hope that you folks don't let me down. I need for each of you to
contact me, so that we can verify as much information as we can.
These reports serve as one of our communication links. If you
have a problem, please contact me. Either in a report, or via email.
Whatever the problem, we can only work out a solution if we communicate. Good luck to each of you.
FCAPT Robert W. Ray
Starbase One, Commanding
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