Author: Mary Pucel

Star Trek Movie Night

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Save the date for the movie night on November 12th. You may see movies and you may see television and you may see other things, but we're calling it a movie night no matter what! Our usual format (backyard drive-in) is altered somewhat this year, as is our location. Lynne and Phill have graciously offered their space due to the date change, as November is not as good for outdoor evenings as August is!

The cost of the evening is still $12, and for this you will get your dinner and entertainment. Bring beverages of your choice to enjoy/share. Since we're not on the grass, a chair of your own is not required. There's a fireplace to keep us toasty warm in the house, and there might be snack as well.

The festivities will start at 5pm and information will follow on the website and next month's newsletter.  Phill and Lynne will furnish maps and places to hang out between the meeting and the night's start.

Advanced registration is required, we've set up a signup sheet page to make it easy.  We need to know how many folks are coming to plan food volume.   We are currently accepting payment at the meetings or through the signup sheet page. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. Advance registration is required for food volume purposes.

Mary and Dawn

Trek 50 Party Was Wonderful!

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We had a great time celebrating the 50th anniversary of our favorite show on September 10th at the Rosetown American Legion. We partied with a hundred people in an evening full of fun.

The room was decked out in command gold, engineering red and sciences blue, with special Star Trek table runners and Trek 50 centerpieces. Our treasured props, including the Transporter, Bridge Console, hand-held specials items and Captain's Chair, were big hits with our guests as they took many pictures. On one wall we were treated to Lynne's fantastic slide show, highlighting the USS Nokomis phenomenon and its 32-year history.

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Our appetizer and dessert buffet featured a Starfleet watermelon, veggies, meat and cheese trays, chicken wings, meatballs, cocktail wienies, hot artichoke dip, cheesecake and pistachio  parfaits, and more. Several members brought their own signature desserts, including bars, cookies and cakes.

We had a great costume contest with many entrants, led by Dreamstitcher Rae. Sarek and Amanda, Captain Sisko and T'Pau won fabulous prizes. Our Trek 50 card game earned two others some Trek goodies. We were very fortunate to score prizes that equaled over $500 in value! After the fun and games, we rocked out to our favorite DJ from NewTown DJ, Rob. Starfleet officers and aliens line dancing together warmed all of our hearts!

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Thanks to Jane, Pam, Roxanne, who ran the primary committee. This was a huge, months-long effort that included food preparation, hauling of props, room setup, publicity and much more. Thanks to every single person that helped - you know who you are! One of the really special things about this group is the wide range of gifts we have and how they create synergy. Some can organize or do publicity or graphics, some can cook or sew. Some can create magic out of wood or wire or wit.

Some have unexpected talents that pop up just when we need them most. Once again, you all worked together to go where no club has gone before. Congratulations on a first-class event that truly did homage to the 50th anniversary.

Mary

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No Longer Out In The Open Movie Night

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The evening formerly known as the Super Secret Activity Night has taken another turn this year. Due to our busy, busy summer, we have moved the event to November. It will take place after the November meeting on Saturday, November 12th. Since November weather is often unsuited to an outdoor showing, we'll be inside. Lynne and Phill have offered to accommodate the entire drive-in theater - can you believe it?! More information will follow in the October newsletter, but for now mark your calendars and plan for an evening of entertainment, dinner and socializing.

Mary

Captain’s Log September 2016

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Greetings, happy crew! It's a big month in history, for us and the world! It's so funny to think, after 32 years together, that without that event most of us would not even know each other. Let's celebrate together in a big way on the 10th. Bring your friends and family, bring yourself, and bring plans to have a great time. The committee is working hard to make it a wonderful time. Please, please RSVP and get your tickets NOW so we know how to plan for food! Don't forget your costume, too. We have a great contest planned.

It's the start of a new year and that means two important things: First, your dues are due. That goes for everyone, regardless of the month you joined. We'll have a fun celebration at the November meeting for all members. Second, it means that we have a fresh new calendar planned. The Governing Board has formulated a plan for the next 18 months and we'll present it to everyone at the September meeting (don't forget that it's on the 17th). If you have additional ideas about fun things to do, bring them to a board member or to that meeting. We'll have tons of fun in the next year, as always.

See you around the galaxy! LLAP

Mary

Captain’s Log – Summer 2016

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Greetings, crew!

I hope everybody made it through the massive storms and power outages without losing too much food or foliage. We were out for a few days but everything came through pretty much unscathed (other than the foliage). What a relief!

This newsletter is specially timed to get you the information you need for our summer activities. We have food packing, a garden party, the long-awaited movie premier and a lake outing within the next month or so. Details are included here. Keep checking back on the website if you need additional information. We don't have another meeting until September.

Speaking of September, don't forget that our meeting is NOT on the 2nd Saturday, but on the 3rd Saturday of the month. This is to accommodate our awesome Trek 50 party on September 10th. Plan to be there and bring as many friends as you can. It should be a great time and we want to get every fan in town to attend. Get your tickets now!

See you around the galaxy!

Mary

 

Important Stuff You Need To Know – Summer 2016

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Here are your reminders and to-do list, all in one place.

  1. July 13 - deadline to email Mary if you want Star Trek Beyond tickets
  2. July 19th - come to the Feed My Starving Children packing and dinner
  3. July 24th - come to the movies with us!
  4. August 19-21 - come to the lake
  5. All summer - let Roxanne/Jane know how many tickets you want for the Trek 50 party on September 10. Don't forget to tell your friends and family.
  6. September 10 - come to the Trek 50 party
  7. September 17 - this is the new date for the September meeting
  8. September 17 - everybody's dues are due, no matter what your join date!

CONvergence was AWESOME!

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This year's convention was a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped. The crew stepped up and we had enough hands to help with loading the truck, unloading the truck, setting up the rooms, working the rooms, tearing down, loading the truck, unloading the truck and loading up the cargo bay. That even sounds exhausting, doesn't it?

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USS Nokomis saved a lot of lives, again!

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Blood Drive Ribbon

Congratulations to all for the great blood drive on July 2nd. Thanks to Jane's many hours of recruiting, we went in to the convention with a virtually full schedule. Con-goers stopped in to the rooms all weekend asking for appointments, which gave us a big backup list.

The result? Thanks to Roxanne and Jane and their wrangling of donors and appointments, and thanks to the fabulous crew on the bloodmobile, we collected 45 units of live-saving blood! Our goal was 30 units - can you believe it!!? All donors received the coolest ribbon at the con - Blood Donor - and they also got a holiday-weekend gift of a lunch cooler from the American Red Cross. Since each unit can touch up to 3 lives, that's up to 135 hospital patients touched by us - the USS Nokomis!

Thanks to Jane, Roxanne and all who donated blood at our 28th blood drive. Way to go!

Mary

Star Trek Beyond Premier July 24th

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The new movie - Star Trek Beyond - is coming out soon. Although the official release date is July 22, we have decided to go as a group on the 24th to enjoy a relaxed matinee together. We will purchase a block of tickets for those who are interested. You must email me at by July 13 (that's Wednesday) to get in on the block. If you miss this deadline you will be responsible for buying your own ticket. Your email is a confirmation that you will pay for the tickets, even if something comes up and you can not attend.

It is our intention to purchase tickets at the Marcus Oakdale Cinema for a showing between noon and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24th. We hope to be in the Big Screen Bistro Express with Dreamloungers (big comfy chairs and waiter service at your seat). The showtimes are not yet final, so the final decision will be made soon. The cost will be between $7.00 and $14.00 per ticket (most likely lower, but we're not yet sure). We'll do the very best we can to make it great.

After the movie, we'll go out to a nearby restaurant to eat and discuss the new movie!

Mary