Author: Mary Pucel

Greetings, Crew!

Thanks to those that popped on the virtual premier session for Star Trek: Discovery, season 4. It's off to a great start and we are looking forward to what the rest of the season holds. At this point, all signs point to a Star Trek: Picard season 2 premier in February, so stay tuned. We hope to be at a fun locale for that one, of course. And don't get me started about the Strange New Worlds premier - I absolutely can't wait!!

Don't forget to get your tickets for the holiday outing at Betty Danger's on December 12th. If you get some, let me know so I can add you to the big table. We got some hints from a person that attended: Get there early to make sure you have time to order at the bar or by QR code at the table, and make sure to bring dollar bills - sounds intriguing!!

Also, we are considering a cookie/treat exchange on the day of the brunch. If you are interested in bringing a few plates of goodies for a trunk swap in the parking lot, let me know by December 1st. Who knows what yumminess you might take home!

Here's hoping that everyone has a nice Turkey Day and gets to relax for a few minutes. Jack and I will be heading down to the big Thanksgiving Day Blood Drive in St. James in the early wee hours to volunteer, then returning to the Cities to host our family dinner. Cheers to all! I am very thankful for all of you.

See you around the Galaxy!

Mary

If anyone is looking for a rental in Blaine, contact Jane. Hey, that rhymed!

Greetings, Crew!

We had a great meeting on Saturday, during which we reviewed lots of upcoming events. These are all listed on the website for you to check any time, and here's an overview.

Tomorrow night is the virtual watch party for the 4th season of Star Trek: Discovery. See the link below and join us for the show and a visit.

The next one coming up is our 2021 holiday event on Sunday, December 12th. If you haven't done so already, go to bettydangers.com to check out the details and grab your tickets to Felicia's Navidad Drag Brunch. At this point I am aware of about 15 people that already have tickets. Once you order yours, drop me a line to let me know and I'll add you to the big party.

We won't be having a General Membership Meeting in December, as usual. Therefore, we reviewed all of the upcoming dates through February, as follows:

• December 3 - Governing Board Meeting for December
• January 2 - Governing Board Meeting for January
• January 8 - General Membership Meeting and Star Trek Name That Tune
• January 22 - Science Museum of Minnesota Outing (TBD)
• January 25 - Feed My Starving Children at the Coon Rapids facility (TBD)
• January 30 - Top Golf outing (TBD)
• February 4 - Governing Board Meeting for February
• February 12 - General Membership Meeting and USS Nokomis Kahoot Game
• February 25 - Twin Cities Regional Science Fair
• February 26 - 2022 Valentine Dinner

Any item that had TBD has not been cemented. Keep you eyes on the website and we'll have final details at the January meeting.

That's lots of fun stuff coming up. Until then, see you around the Galaxy!

Mary

Join us for the 7pm showing of Discovery Season 4 on Zoom. It's best to log in early to check your tech. We'll also hang out for a chat about the show afterwards. See you there!

Topic: Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 Premier
Time: Nov 18, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3141085993?pwd=S21TampnV01XUjNrc2QyK2kvSzMyQT09

Meeting ID: 314 108 5993
Passcode: 12345

The official Star Trek magazine is back. Here's an excerpt from treknews.net:

"With three shows warping through our airwaves, a fourth show, and a movie in the works, we are truly living in the new golden age of Trek. To celebrate this era the relaunched Star Trek magazine, now renamed Star Trek Explorer, returns on November 16th with interviews, articles, fiction, puzzles and more!"

You can also win an exclusive prize pack, including a one-year subscription to Star Trek Explorer, the Star Trek Villains book, and a Star Trek t-shirt. Go to the website HERE for details.

A few months ago we played a Kahoot game after a membership meeting. It was a blast! We're going to do it again in February, so I need more material. Please drop me an email to give me some fascinating facts about yourself. Really, they don't need to be so fascinating. Here are some examples:

• Person X's favorite colors are green and purple
• Person Y has worked as a firefighter, an EMT, and a hazmat responder
• Person Z hates cinnamon
• Person W has broken more than 30 bones

Boy, I bet you can't guess who those people are! Give me your loves, your hates, your past occupation list, the place you want to travel to, or anything else. The more we get, the more fun the game. Email me today at

Greetings and Happy November!

Are you enjoying Pumpkin Spice Season? I'm not a fan, but I get it intellectually, just like I get bacon! I am a fan of turkey, which I'm looking forward to with great anticipation. The real stuff, not turkey-shaped meatloaf. See what I did there?

Let's start with the most important thing you need to know. At our monthly board meeting, the Governing Board decided to keep the virtual meeting format for November. That means two things. First, you will need the Zoom link (below) to join us. Second, we will not be having a bake sale because a virtual bake sale is very unsatisfying! We'll find another time to do the bake sale when we are together again in person.

In other news, we learned yesterday that Star Trek: Prodigy has been renewed for a second season. We have enjoyed the first two episodes. It's not at all like the other two animated series. The visuals, in particular, are fantastic. If you haven't watched it yet, give it a try.

More details follow below. See you at the meeting and see you around the Galaxy!

Mary

Here is your link to the membership meeting on November 13th at noon. Please log in a few minutes early to check your tech.

Topic: USS Nokomis General Membership Meeting November 2021
Time: Nov 13, 2021 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3141085993?pwd=S21TampnV01XUjNrc2QyK2kvSzMyQT09

Meeting ID: 314 108 5993
Passcode: 12345

Dial  by phone:  312 626 6799 US
Meeting ID: 314 108 5993
Passcode: 12345

Speaking of new Trek, the premier of Star Trek: Discovery Season Four is next week! We'll will be announcing our format on Saturday (virtual or in-person) for a watch party. The official trailer can be viewed HERE