Author: Mary Pucel

Baby, Baby!

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Thanks to everyone that guessed our baby's identity last week. Nobody got it right! Who stumped us? It was Erin McCanna!

Here's our next little one - who do you think this little tiny guy in the onesie is? Don't be shy - shoot me a quick email

 

Captain’s Log, Supplemental: February 3, 2021

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Greetings, Crew!

Can you believe this is the 12th month in which we've had virtual USS Nokomis meetings and events?!?!?!?! When we started having virtual meetings last year we were trying out new territory - boldly going where we had not gone before. After nearly a year, we've gotten really good at it. We've had parties, games, contests, news, elections, announcements, fundraisers, and other fun without actually being together. The good news is that we've actually reached more members this way and our quorum has increased because far-away people don't have to travel to meetings. Of course there's the flip side - we really want to get back together - but we'll get there in time. For now, we continue to welcome new ideas for virtual fun, so keep them coming.

Speaking of virtual fun, I hope you can join us for the February meeting on the 13th. We'll be doing business, playing a quiz game, and visiting. Information for the Zoom meeting will be in the next newsletter. If you haven't sent me any facts (what I did during 2020, my favorite color, something about me that nobody knows), now's the time!

Finally, I am super-duper-hyper-dyno-excited about the fact that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is scheduled to start filming in TWELVE DAYS!! They started in pre-production in August and it's possible that we'll see a release date in late 2021. This one is more exciting to me that any series since TOS, so I'm surely crossing my fingies!

See you around the Galaxy!

Mary

 

Hey, Baby!

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Who was that little baby in last week's newsletter? It was Kate Mulgrew, aka Captain Janeway. She has the honor of being featured because I didn't have any member pictures to share. However, I got a few submissions, so here we go! Who do you think this good-looking little person is? Email me at to guess.

And PS, the answer to the riddle from last week. It was a trick question, as peacocks don't lay eggs. Hee hee hee!

16th Annual MarsCon Blood Drive is March 6th!

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MarsCon may not be taking place in person, but we can still save lives! Please plan to donate blood during our blood drive at the Hilton Minneapolis/Mall of America (3800 American Boulevard E, Minneapolis MN 55425) on Saturday, March 6 between 10:00 AM and 04:00 PM.

We also need some help greeting donors in the hotel lobby. Please let Mary know if you can come to help. The tasks are simple - signing people in, taking their temperature, and giving them a prize - and you get to sit most of the day!

We have lots of appointments open right now, but they'll fill up fast due to the fact that the Red Cross is testing all donations for antibodies to COVID-19. That means that you should grab one fast. Use the link below or sign on to redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code "MarsCon". Jane will be signing people up too, so if you run in to trouble, let her know.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MarsCon

Contests and Questions

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Congratulations to Melanie, who correctly guessed our last little baby as Jenna!! I'm out of baby pictures from our members, so I'll give you a brain teaser instead: If 2 peacocks lay 10 eggs in 2 days, how many peacocks will lay 100 eggs in 24 days? Email me your guess.

And also, guess who this non-member (and familiar face) is...

The answer to the afore-mentioned sneaky question is 52. How'd you do?

Happy Birthday to the Gorn!

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Did you know that the Star Trek Original Series episode "Arena" premiered on January 19, 1967? The first appearance of the Gorn sparked multiple references in later Trek series. In addition, there are Gorn action figures (yah, I got mine), Gorn costumes (who would wear that?) and even several Gornaments for your tree.

In honor of this important birthday, StarTrek.com has compiled a list of Gorn references over the years. These Easter Eggs are sometimes obvious, and sometimes hard to see. They range from the Gorn appearing as an Elysian Councilor in the Animated Series, to the mention of Bones delivering eight Gorn babies - one of which bit him - in Star Trek: Into Darkness, to that crazy Gorn skeleton of Captain Lorca's. Those writers do love their Gorn! You can find all of these Easter Eggs HERE

It’s Time For Another Cookbook!

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Many of you may remember that the USS Nokomis published a fantastic cookbook in 2000. It was a big hit at the time - so much so that an addendum was published later. Well, we're doing it again!

One big change we've had since our first book is the institution of annual Valentine Dinners. Every year since 2009, chefs Emma, Shannon and Harrison have created formal, gourmet meals for us. This means that there are lots of wonderful recipes to share, and they will be part of the book.

The other source of recipes will be YOU. It's time to start sending in your favorites to be included in the new book. Categories include:

  • Appetizers & Beverages
  • Soups, Salads & Vegetable
  • Main Dishes & Casseroles
  • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
  • Breads & Rolls
  • Pies, Pastries & Desserts
  • Cakes, Cookies & Candy
  • This & That

There is no limit to the number of recipes you can submit, so give us your best! Did you get a lot of compliments at the last potluck? Is a particular recipe your personal favorite, or maybe your guilty pleasure?

You can start sending recipes to now. We'll collect them for a few months and hope to get the book together by summer. This will be another treasure for your kitchen, and it will be better with more submissions!

Star Trek and Stewart Win Awards

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On Sunday night, the first-ever Critics Choice Super Awards aired. Star Trek shows were up for a total of seven awards with nominations for Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Both Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery were nominated for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series. Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green was nominated as Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series. Star Trek: Lower Decks had three nominations: Best Animated Series, Jack Quaid for Best Voice Actor, and Tawny Newsome for Best Voice Actress. Of all seven nominees, only Sir Patrick Stewart won for Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series (for his work in Star Trek: Picard).

The Critics Choice Association also presented the first Legacy Award to the Star Trek franchise “recognizing the cultural impact it has had across multiple decades while continuing to appeal to and grow its loyal fanbase with new stories and characters.” Well, we all knew THAT!!!

Check out the full story at TrekMovie.com HERE