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UPCOMING
EVENTS
• Saturday,
September 26: STARFLEET Bowling Challenge
• Sunday, Oct. 11: Centennial
Park Picnic & Republic
Brick Hunt
• Saturday, October 31:
Fourth Annual Halloween Spooktacular
NEWS
& ANNOUNCEMENTS
• USS
Exeter files activity report for July
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Visit the USS
Republic Ship's Store today!
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Personnel Records
• Recent
Chapter Event Photos
SIDEBAR
• August Birthdays
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Welcome Aboard!
• August
Membership Renewals
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Member Reenlistments
• About the Republic
• For More Information
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USS Republic Online
• Related Sites
• Our
Member Benefits Program Partners
• News from The
Daily Dragon
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Fourth
Annual STARFLEET Bowling Challenge
With the Klingon Assault Group
6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009
Midtown Bowl
1936 Piedmont Circle, Atlanta GA 30324
(404) 847-5703 || www.midtownbowl.com
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The
Republic's Third Annual STARFLEET
Bowling Challenge, September 2008
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Join the
USS Republic for our Fourth Annual STARFLEET Bowling
Challenge! We've challenged the Klingon Assault
Group to meet us in the alley... we'll see who shows up!
The game fee is $20.00 per person for two hours of
bowling and includes shoe rental. CASH ONLY,
PLEASE, and please pay the Republic, who has already
paid for the lane rental. We have rented two lanes
which accommodate up to six players each. Please
RSVP if you plan to attend so we can add lanes if necessary. Please
arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to pay for play, get your shoes
and choose your ball. First ball rolls promptly at 7:00
p.m., so please arrive early and be ready to roll (literally)
at 7:00 p.m. Midtown
Bowl's food grill offers a broad range of menu items
and adult beverages are available at the full-service bar.
The
2007 Bowling Challenge turned out to be a huge media
event with lots of TV cameras and the 2008 Challenge (pictured
above) was just as much fun. Plan to wear your best
Star Trek costume or your USS Republic sport
shirt or chapter t-shirt for this fun-filled family-friendly
event!
MAP AND DIRECTIONS |
Centennial
Park Picnic & Republic Brick Hunt
A Joint Event with the USS Atlanta
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time to Be Announced |
Fifteen
years ago, the USS Republic purchased a personalized,
inscribed brick for the brand new Centennial
Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. We
have a certificate in our chapter archives confirming its
ownership and placement, but we do not have a photo of the
brick itself. On Sunday, October 11, members
of the Republic and the USS Atlanta—many
of whom were members of the Republic in the mid-1990s—will
come together—our first official joint event—for
an afternoon picnic in the park, a "brick hunt"
(it won't be hard... we have a map indicating where it's
located), and a group photo opportunity. Specific
details are still being worked out by Republic CO
Captain Eric L. Watts and Atlanta CO Admiral
Mike Henigan, but save the date now and plan to join
us on Saturday, October 11, for a fun-filled day in historic
Centennial Olympic Park! |
Fourth
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Time
and Location to Be Announced |
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The
Republic's Third
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
October 2008
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The USS
Republic's Fourth Annual Halloween Spooktacular
is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, but we have not yet
confirmed a location for the event. Any member
or friend of the Republic who would be willing to host
this event in their home should contact
the Captain as soon as possible!
This will, of course, be a costume-encouraged event—and
not necessarily Star Trek or science fiction costumes! Save
the date now! Depending on where the event is held,
it may be a potluck dinner and BYOB event... or maybe
not! Additional details to be announced. |
NEWS
& ANNOUNCEMENTS
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| USS
Exeter files activity report for July |
 The
USS Exeter NCC-1706, based in Jacksonville, Florida,
is a shuttle of the USS Republic. Commander
John R. Sims, Commanding Officer of the Exeter,
submitted the following report for July 2009:
On Sunday, July 5, the crew of the Exeter had its monthly
dinner meeting at our usual hangout, Golden Corral, at 6:00
p.m. I think we may need to change venues considering
this family style restaurant was completely out of mashed
potatoes!
We caught up on what was happening in our lives and had a
good meal, despite the fact that they were out of mashed potatoes! (If
you haven't figured it out, I LOVE them!) Topics
discussed were Dragon*Con, our costume situation (yes, Raven,
we are still waiting), travel plans and accomodations. I
informed the group that I will be sending out the final paperwork
for our commisioning and thanked everyone for the help they
gave me, especially my XO, Lt. Janice Neu and Lt. JG
Hyo Soon. Without them, this Commander would
be in way over his head!
In attendance were Marian LaPlaca and her daughter
Shannon; Ed, Janice, Adam and
James Neu; and surprisingly, Ryan McDowell. He's
been kind of out of the loop and has a tendency to be forgetful
of things. We welcomed him back and reminded him,
again, that he needs to re-up with STARFLEET, as well as attend
the functions. Ryan? New members Alex
O'Connor and his father Barry could not make the
meeting due to scheduling issues.
The Commander also was in the local newspaper again. But
this time, it was concerning the "real" space program. I
have been a fan and supporter of the American space program
since childhood. The reporter who interviewed me
(Jon Fletcher) for the Star Trek movie and who the
fans are wanted to do another story about me. He
had seen my rather extensive collection of Mercury, Gemini,
Apollo and shuttle memorablila, autographs, flown artifacts
and fine scale models that I have built. I jumped
at the chance to get on my soap box concerning one of my personal
passions. In the July 20 edition of The Florida
Times-Union, on the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing
which brought two human beings in the form of American astronauts
to the lunar serface, the article ran. He also
interviewed me on camera for about an hour. He
edited down to a three-minute video which can be seen at jacksonville.com. Just
go to the videos section and put in the search bar, "one
small step." I hope you can check it out and enjoy it. [Editor's
Note: This video has since been removed from the jacksonville.com
web site.]
The crew and command of the USS Exeter wish to thank
Captain Eric L. Watts for all his help with our fledgling
chapter and look very forward to meeting up with him and the
gang from the USS Republic at Dragon*Con. Surely
the best of times! Godspeed to STARFLEET and all its
members.
As of August 4, the USS Exeter crew included twelve
STARFLEET members in good standing. Visit the Exeter's
web site here. |
| Visit
the USS Republic Ship's Store today! |
The
USS Republic's Ship's
Store has plenty of merchandise still available. Help
stimulate your chapter's economy by purchasing one
or more of these exclusive, custom-made, Republic-branded
items!
 Our
very own custom-designed chapter comm badges, designed and
created by Capt Michael Cowart, feature the Republic's
"Delta Shield/Capital R" logo rendered in a Deep Space
Nine/Voyager-style comm badge that can be worn
with your Next Generation-era style uniform. Each
badge is individually cast in urethane resin and painted by
hand to closely resemble the silver and bronze colors of comm
badges actually used on the modern Star Trek series.
Available in your choice of traditional butterfly clutch (most
secure) for $10.00 each or magnetic backing (won't harm fabric)
for $12.00 each, these unique chapter comm badges will be
a perfect addition to your uniform for all future chapter
events. Show your pride in the Republic and visit
the Ship's
Store to order yours now!
 The
Calendars That Would Not Go Away! Still Available
at Half-Price! Printed in full color and on heavyweight
card stock, drilled and comb-bound for easy wall-hanging,
the USS Republic's 2009 calendars feature twelve photos
from the Republic's highest-profile events and activities
from 2008, as well as member birthdays, federal holidays,
major religious and seasonal observances, and most Atlanta-area
science fiction convention dates. THE calendar
for all your fannish needs, this full-sized (10¾"
x 17"), limited edition calendar, regularly priced at
$10.00, can now be yours for only $5.00 postpaid. Visit
the Ship's
Store to order yours now!
 GPB
Pledge Drive DVDs: We came, we answered phones, we conquered! Twenty-one
members and friends of the USS Republic answered phones
for two hours during Georgia Public Broadcasting's live semi-annual
Pledge Drive on Saturday, December 6... and we've got it on
DVD! See Capt Eric L. Watts be interviewed
on live TV! See Ens Eddie Hines ham it up
for the cameras! See two fully ridged Klingons
try to hold phones to their heads! See it all for
only $5.00 per each postpaid DVD! In addition to
40 minutes of televised Republic samaritanism, this
four-hour DVD also includes the last half-hour of Celtic
Woman–The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection; Victor
Borge: 100 Years of Music & Laughter! (1½ hrs); Yanni
Voices (30 min.) and the first hour of My Music: My
Generation–The 60s, hosted by Michelle Phillips. Visit
the Ship's
Store to order yours now! |
| Personnel
Records |
This
month... it's all about the Captain!
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Many
thanks to everyone who sent their get-well wishes to
Capt Eric L. Watts in early September while he
was out of commission with a "mild" case of
the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. Although still
somewhat weak from the illness, all other symptoms have
passed and he is now almost fully recovered. |
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 Congratulations
to Capt Eric L. Watts, who has been cast as the
irrepressible Harry Mudd in an upcoming episode of Star
Trek: Phase II (formerly New Voyages). The
episode, "The Sky Above, the Mudd Below,"
written by veteran Star Trek author Howard
Weinstein and adapted from DC Comics' 1991 Star
Trek #23, is currently slated to film in either
June or October 2010 with a probable release date of
2011. The role was originally given to J.
G. Hertzler, who had to back out of the production
due to scheduling conflicts. Capt Watts was
a production assistant on the 2006 Star Trek: New
Voyages episode "World Enough and Time"
with George Takei. |
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 Closer
to home, Capt Eric L. Watts was interviewed by
Public Broadcasting Atlanta in mid-September for a one-hour
documentary about Dragon*Con
to be produced by and broadcast on the Georgia Public
Broadcasting network sometime in April 2010. The
documentary will highlight many of Capt Watts' TrekTrak
events, including the Miss Klingon Empire Beauty Pageant. |
Something
special going on in your life? Submit
your Personnel Record for publication in the next
issue of The Republiqué! |
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Chapter Event Photos |
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Fourth
of July BBQ & Pool Party || July 4, 2009
In pool: Pool Party Host ENS2 Hal Doby
with house puppy, Ka D'Argo. Standing: Bill
Jones, Capt Eric L. Watts, Jason Brannon, Ens Eddie
Hines, Matt Duncan, Lt. JG David Churvis, ENS3 Joanne
Trew, ENS3 Jeff Trew, ENS3 Julianne Trew, Adm Mike
Henigan (CO, USS Atlanta), Capt Michael Cowart,
Greg Moffatt.
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Fourth
of July BBQ & Pool Party || July 4, 2009
Members and friends of the USS Republic
enjoy the crystal clear blue waters of Ens Doby's
pool on the Fourth of July.
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AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS
Saturday, August 1
Ens Bill Lahaise
Monday, August 3
Ens Kevin Harris
Wednesday, August 5
ENS3 Jeff Trew
Thursday, August 6
Ens Chris White
Monday, August 10
Capt Eric L. Watts
CRMN3 Jenilee Trew
Tuesday, August 11
Ens Raye Anne Hurst
Sunday, August 16
Ens Eric Hendrix
Monday, August 17
Ens Drew Schlosser
Tuesday, August 25
ENS3 William H. Dover
Wednesday, August 26
Ens Scott Ash
Sunday, August 30
Lt JG Christian M. Shepherd
Monday, August 31
Ens Eric Solomon
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WELCOME
ABOARD!
1 New Member in July!
Ens Victoria A. White
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AUGUST
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
These members' SFI and chapter dues
expire in August
ENS3
Katherine Akin
ENS3 William H. Dover
ENS3 Keavin Wainwright
CLICK
HERE TO RENEW!
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MEMBER
REENLISTMENTS
These members renewed their SFI and
chapter dues in July
ENS2 Elisa Roper
ENS3 Todd Dissinger
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ABOUT
THE REPUBLIC
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Commissioned
on May 14, 1988 at Dixie-Trek in Atlanta, Georgia, the
USS Republic NCC-1371 is a chapter of STARFLEET
International (SFI) and a member of STARFLEET Region 2. The
Republic currently has 79 active members
(as of September 23) and is the largest chapter of
STARFLEET in the world.
The Republic plans and coordinates an active schedule
of events for its members, frequently partnering with
other local science fiction groups in the Atlanta area
for joint activities, but does not hold meetings on a
consistently fixed date each month.
Membership in the Republic includes membership
in STARFLEET International. Annual dues are $25
per person for both groups (family discounts are available
with certain conditions and restrictions). Membership
in the Republic includes a subscription to our
award-winning quarterly magazine, The Sovereign Star,
access to our YahooGroups message board, voting privileges
in chapter elections and a personalized laminated membership
card which entitles the member to discounts and rebates
on products and services offered by our Member Benefits
Program partners. Additional information on Republic
membership and how to join is on our award-winning web
site.
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NEWS
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THE
DAILY DRAGON
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| Miss
Klingon Empire 2009 Crowned Among Carnage |
And
the winner is…Warrior Ariam (Lucy Maria Boydston),
of Hixson, TN. [The Daily Dragon staff appreciates
very much the subtle reminder received from Miss Klingon
Empire 2008, Nej Vestai Le'nIvnav (Sonya Desilets),
that the winner is really what the contest is all about.
Torture by 'oy'naQ painstick will not be necessary.]
The Daily Dragon staff cowered behind red-shirts
hired for added protection while Warrior Ariam and her fellow
contestants snarled backstage at the Sheraton Grand Ballroom
in preparation for this event.
Returning with rave reviews for his tap dance routine in
the Centennial Ballroom on Friday morning, Eric L. Watts
served as the Master of Ceremonies, introducing Miss Klingon
Empire 2006, 2007 and 2008 with a heartwarming rendition
of “She’s a Klingon, whoa, whoa, whoa, she’s no lady,” (sung
to “She’s a Lady”).
The contestants were judged based upon quality of make-up
and costuming, authenticity of character and integrity and
credibility of persona. The judges assigned the daunting
task of selecting the next Miss Klingon Empire (without
losing their heads) were Garrett Wang (Harry Kim,
Star Trek: Voyager), James Cawley (Actor/creator
Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II) Alan Ruck
(Capt. John Harriman, Star Trek Generations), Anthony
Montgomery (Travis Mayweather, Star Trek: Enterprise),
Dwight Schultz (Reginald Barclay, Star Trek: The
Next Generation), and Miss Klingon Empire 2006.
Contenders fought bravely for the right to be crowned the
titular darling of the Empire. Dok’mikh Tor’sha-nuch
(Tammy Gallant), warned that her ship was in orbit,
with all 18 disruptor cannons locked on the room. She
suggested that the judges “choose wisely.” Warrior
Ariam countered with the promise that if she got the crown,
she would bring back the head of Earth’s worst enemy: Hannah
Montana.
Not to be outdone, Grilka QIHqem (Ilka-Maria Deason)
marched to the back of the room and corrected the yearly
tech-ops difficulties—by cutting off the offender’s head,
which she held high to encouraging shouts of “K’apla!” from
the approving audience. Emcee Watts apologized, saying
that he thought they’d gotten last year’s problem fixed.
“Well, it’s fixed now,” he added.
Major Nilan tai JomRak (Christine Evans-Arriaga)
recited a rousing poem but seemed to lose her tongue as
she mentioned Ensign Kim’s name. After a whirling
hug by said ensign, she left the stage somewhat mollified.
Warrior Ariam stole the show, however, when she sang the
threatening yet sexy “One way or another, I’m gonna find
you,” while jabbing her sword repeatedly into an invisible
enemy’s heart. This epitome of Klingon womanhood surged
to victory when asked a difficult question about waking
up in bed with a human, a Ferengi, and a garden gnome, surrounded
by assorted accouterments that included Romulan ale and
bubble wrap.
Her answer wowed the crowd. With calm assurance, she growled,
“When I was but a toddler warrior, I was asked that very
question by my parents. I will tell you now what I
told them then. I would rather caress the ears of
a Ferengi as he breathes on my neck. I would rather
mind-meld with a Vulcan as he forces his logic upon me.
I would rather be on a holodeck with Data as he searches
for inner humanity . . . than be dishonored by answering
your question!”
Emcee Watts declared the contest an honorable competition
and a fair fight, but he reminded everyone that, among Klingons,
there are no runners-up. To wild cheers of approval
from the crowd, the judges declared Warrior Ariam the new
Miss Klingon Empire. In an attempt to pacify the disgruntled...
non-winners, lovely Klingon attendants gave consolation
trophies to each of the contestants.
And that’s a wrap.
But wait. Breaking news. Dok’mikh Tor’sha-nuch’s starship
has been sighted... where? And they’re aiming their
disruptor cannons? Oh, no! We don’t have a shield
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