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Proud member of Region Three of STARFLEET, the
international Star Trek fan association
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Saturday, June 18th: The crew of the USS Trinity River gathered
for another day with the crew Serenity on Joss Whedon's Firefly.
Dan Stockelman's big-screen TV displayed the final four episodes, including
the three "unaired" ones, plus some nifty DVD bonus features. Dan S., Dan D.,
Jan, Kira, Chanda, Ed, and Robyn ate hot popcorn, cookies, and birthday cake
while preparing for the opening of Serenity
on September 30th. (Oh, and happy birthday to Dan D. and Kira!) |
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Sunday, June 12th: After a bit of table-shuffling with the sketch
group occupying the Half Price Books community room before us, our monthly meeting
started on-time at 1:30pm. Three new members joined the ship: Marvin
Ray Burt plus sisters Kira Norman and Chanda Norman. (Welcome aboard!)
We reviewed plans for the STARFLEET International Conference
coming up at the end of the month in San Antonio. Over half the crew is
planning on attending this event. |
We reviewed the anniversary picnic from Saturday and it was overwhelmingly
moved to do it again next year. CMO Jan Agee told us about new prescription bottle markers
while Science Officer Debbie Winters was off on a personal away mission. Chief of Operations
Linda Patton was also absent as she was having laser beams fired into her eyes by a doctor.
Robyn, Ed, Elizabeth, Jan, Dan D., Dan S., and Kris were in attendance as well as
new faces Kira, Chanda, and Marvin. The next ship event is a Firefly movie day at
Dan Stockelman's house so check the ship's calendar for details and a map.
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Saturday, June 11th: The crew gathered in Plano for a picnic to celebrate
the second anniversary of the founding of our club and our launch as a shuttle.
The location was Evans Park
in Plano, Texas, and the facilities were excellent. On a bright, sunny day we
were able to commandeer a small pavillion with a barbecue grill attached. Robyn
and Ed took turns grilling the burgers and hot dogs they'd brought while Dan S.,
Dan D., Kris, Liz, her friend David, plus visiting ORAC member James enjoyed the
fruit, macaroni, salads, chips, and other delectables brought by the crew. For
dessert we enjoyed a cherry cobbler Jan sent along even though she was unable to
attend. Mostly we stayed out of the sun but some fun was had in the playground
before we left. We'll return to this location next year, for sure. Photos coming soon. |
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Sunday, May 22nd: The crew of the USS Trinity River teamed up
with fellow Dallas-area science fiction fans in the
Organized Rebel Adventurers Club
for an away mission to see
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
in glorious DLP at the Cinemark Legacy 24 in Plano. Dan, Kris, Ed, Andy,
Greg, Elizabeth, and her significant other David joined with a similar number
of ORAC members at this sold-out screening. |
Reviews were mostly positive with complaints about continuity and some
of the clunky dialogue the main points of contention. Afterwards, the crew journeyed to
Texas Land & Cattle for steaks while most of the ORAC group headed north to Souper Salad
for food and conversation. No photos from this event due to new Federal laws about cameras
in movie theaters.
Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th: The "Star Wars" special edition
of the Sci-Fi Expo at the
Plano Centre in Plano, Texas, was the site of our big activity for the month.
We were there with a Starfleet recruiting table as well as helping
out as volunteers to help the event run more smoothly. |
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The weekend featured actors from all six Star Wars movies including
David Prowse (Darth Vader), Ray Park (Darth Maul), Temeura Morrison (Jango Fett
and Clone Commander), Matthew Wood (General Grievous), Garrick Hagon (Biggs
Darklighter), Jerome Blake (multiple characters), Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett),
Amy Allen (Aayla Secura), Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing), plus several
Star Wars artists including Cat Staggs and Juan Carlos Ramos.
Thanks to all of the people that stopped by to say "hi" and to learn more about
who we are and what we do. Special thanks to the people who donated to the
North Texas Food Bank at our table as well. Photos coming soon.
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Sunday, May 8th: As usual, our monthly meeting began almost on time
at the Half Price Books
on east Northwest Highway in Dallas. Plans were set for the Sci-Fi Expo in
Plano in two weeks. We'll have a recruiting table and be raising money for
for the North Texas Food Bank. The next Sector One movie night will be to
see Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith on May 22nd, the
Sunday afternoon after it opens. The banner nears completion and will make
its debut at the Expo. Plans are starting to gel for our trip to the
2005 International Conference in San Antonio with nearly half the ship in
the mix for this event. Photos coming soon. |
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Sunday, April 10th: Our monthly meeting starte on time at 1:30pm
at our regular meeting place, the community room of the
Half Price Books
on east Northwest Highway in Dallas. We planned our next Firefly
watching event at Dan's, coordinated driving to the Region Three trip
to the renaissance fair in Waxahachie, and discussed the upcoming
Sci-Fi Expo Star Wars show in Plano in May. Robyn and Ed will be at
Star Wars Celebration III to lend a Star Trek presence to this
ultimate Star Wars event. Jan is working on a banner and will
get with Ed about lettering and layout. Photos coming soon. |
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Sunday, March 13th: Our monthly meeting started just a bit after 1:30pm
at our regular meeting place, the Half Price Books
location on east Northwest Highway in Dallas. Most of the crew was to be found
in the community room, including new members Dan and Andy, plus a visitor named
Harlan who might join our ranks soon. The calendar was discussed, department
heads gave reports, Debbie brought us science news, and social events like a
bowling night and a movie party were planned. Photos coming soon. |
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Saturday, February 12th: Our monthly meeting moved one day early
to coincide with the one year anniversary of our launch back in 2003!
We gathered at the Cheddar's on I-635 at Greenville in Dallas after many of
us spent the day at the Dallas Comic Con as volunteers. We had almost the
whole crew, including our distant members like Erik and Craig Cowand, plus
awards and promotions and lots of fun. |
Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th: The winter edition
of the Dallas Comic Con at the
Richardson Civic Center (at Araphao and US 75) in Richardson, Texas, was
action-packed and we were there helping out as volunteers to help this event
run more smoothly. The weekend featured Thomas Jane (from The Punisher
and 61*), Patricia Arquette (from NBC's "Medium"), Sean Astin (from
"The Lord of the Rings" and "Jeremiah"), and David Anders (Mr. Sark from ABC's
"Alias") plus others from comics inclduing the legendary Bernie Wrightson
("Swamp Thing"), James O'Barr ("The Crow"), and Tim Bradstreet. |
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Sunday, January 9th: Our first monthly meeting of 2005 started
at 1:30pm. The meeting was held at our regular meeting place, the
Half Price Books
location on east Northwest Highway in Dallas. We met in the community
room to plan for Sci-Fi Expo and the anniversary of our commissioning. |
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Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st:
Region Three's annual Retreat was
held in San Antonio, Texas. This was a working weekend for the Regional
Executive Committee to meet and plan upcoming events for the year, including
the International Conference 2005 to be hosted by the region at this same hotel
in July. This is also the conference of commanding officers for Region Three.
CO Robyn Winans represented the ship at this event. |
Last updated 10 July 2005
Text and images Copyright 2003-2005 by USS Trinity River, Dallas, Texas.
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