CONTENTS |
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Saturday, June 4: Away Mission
to X-Men: First Class
Friday-Sunday, June 10-12:
Sci-Fi Summer Con
Saturday, June 18:
Away Mission to Green Lantern
Saturday, July 23: Away
Mission to Captain America
NEWS
& ANNOUNCEMENTS
2010 Region 2 Award Winners...
and Losers
Aspen Book Shop summer
sale!
Personnel Records
Recent Chapter Event
Photos
SIDEBAR
May Birthdays
May Membership Renewals
April Member Reenlistments
About the Republic
For More Information
USS Republic Online
Our Member Benefits Program
Partners
Crew Roster
News from TrekMovie.com
Rumor:
Star Trek Sequel May
Move to Holiday 2012
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Away
Mission to X-Men: First Class
7:10 p.m. Saturday,
June 4, 2011
Regal Hollywood 24 @ North I-85
3265 NE Expressway Access Rd
Chamblee GA 30341
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X-Men:
First Class, following the classic Marvel mythology, charts
the epic beginning of the X-Men saga. Before Charles
Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr (Michael Fassbender)
took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young
men discovering their powers for the first time. Before
they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working
together, with other mutants (some familiar, some new) to
stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In
the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal
war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.
Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away
mission" to see this highly anticipated prequel to the
first three now-class X-Men films.
Please arrive before 6:30 p.m. to purchase or pick up your
ticket and get your concessions so that members and friends
of the Republic can sit together as a group in the
theater, which is likely to be close to full or possibly even
sold out. After the movie, anyone interested in a late-night
bite to eat will gather at a local restaurant, location to
be determined at that time.
WATCH
THE X-MEN: FIRST CLASS MOVIE TRAILER HERE |
Sci-Fi
Summer Con
Friday-Sunday,
June 10-12, 2011
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter NW
6345 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 955-1700
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Now
in its eleventh year, Sci-Fi Summer Con is for fans, friends
and anyone interested in science fiction, fantasy, horror
and comics. The Republic has had an official
presence at this convention for the last several years,
including our 20th anniversary celebration three years ago
and our very own Captain Eric L. Watts being named
last year's Fan Guest of Honor. Sci-Fi Summer
Con is Atlanta's only annual convention devoted exclusively
to all forms of science fiction and fantasy.
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Crmn
Jessica Curtiss, Cmdr Dave "Grizzly" Slaughter,
CO Capt Eric L. Watts and Ens Eddie Hines at the
Republic's recruitment table at last year's
Sci-Fi Summer Con.
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Sci-Fi
Summer Con has not announced any Star Trek-related
guests for this year's convention, but the guest list does
include Jon Adelung, Bob Burden, Emilie Bush, Bob Carter,
Ralph Cruz, Mike Faber, Michael A. Gordon, James Jarrett,
Kerry Maffeo, Bobby Nash, New York Disco Villains, One Hard
Night, Ted Parker, Shawn Sellers, Lysa "Zen" Shin,
Robin Spriggs and others.
The USS Republic will once again have an official
presence at Sci-Fi Summer Con which will include a fan table
and possibly even a room party. Please contact
the Captain if you're interested in helping with
either one.
Preregistration is closed. Sci-Fi Summer Con
memberships for persons age 13 and up are $35 at the door. For
more information about Sci-Fi Summer Con's guests, programming
events, hotel and memberships, please visit their web
site.
SCI-FI
SUMMER CON WEB SITE
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Away
Mission to Green Lantern
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Time and Location To Be Announced |
In
a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful
force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace
and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A
brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order,
each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers.
But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy
the balance of power in the universe, their fate and the fate
of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first
human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds).
Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns
have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the
infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly
the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination
and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has
ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow
pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively),
if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage
to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key
to defeating Parallax... he will become the greatest Green
Lantern of all.
Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away
mission" to see this summer's only movie from DC Comics. Theaters
and showtimes have not yet been announced, but save the date
and plan on an early evening showing.
WATCH
THE GREEN LANTERN MOVIE TRAILER HERE |
Away
Mission to Captain America: The First Avenger
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Time and Location To Be Announced |
Born
during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) grew
up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by
the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired
to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty
and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy's
earnest plea, Col. Chester Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones) offered
Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment...
Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was
at last administered the "Super-Soldier Serum" and
bombarded by "vita-rays." Steve Rogers emerged
from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be
and still be human. Rogers was then put through
an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three
months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain
America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle
savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil
both as a sentinel of liberty and leader of the Avengers.
Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away
mission" to see this highly anticipated moviethe
fourth and latest in Marvel Studios' series of films featuring
members of the classic Avengers. Theaters and showtimes
have not yet been announced, but save the date and plan on
an early evening showing.
WATCH
THE CAPTAIN AMERICA MOVIE TRAILER HERE |
NEWS
& ANNOUNCEMENTS
2010
Region 2 Award Winners... and Losers |
Did
You Know?
Since June 2006five
years ago this monththe USS Republic
has recruited no fewer than 161 new members into STARFLEET.
That's an amazing number of new recruits and our efforts
have been consistently recognized by Region 2 at the annual
Summit Awards Banquet each year. The Republic
won Region 2's Recruiter Award for 2006 (12 new members),
2007 (37 new members), 2008 (43 new members) and 2009 (59
new members... more new members in a single year than
most other STARFLEET chapters have on their entire roster).
But what about 2010? The Republic recruited a
mere 10 new members in 2010. A low number when compared
to our own previous recruitment achievements, but still, probably
higher than any other Region 2 chapter.
"Probably"?
That's right. We don't know for sure, and Region
2 doesn't appear to be talking. When the 2010 Region
2 Awards Nominees and Winners were announced on the Region
2 web site on March 17, there was no mention whatsoever
of a Recruiter Award for 2010. Nuttin'. Nada.
Not a word. As if it had never even existed.
And why is that? Good question. But no one seems
to be answering. It would seem that if any other chapter
had recruited more new members in 2010 than the Republic,
Region 2 would have gone out of its way to congratulate and
recognize that chapter. On the other hand, if the Republic
managed to recruit more new members in 2010 than any other
Region 2 chapter without even trying... would Region 2 really
want to admit that? Or, would Region 2, instead, terminate
the award altogether rather than give it to the Republic
for the fifth year in a row? And why, exactly,
would they do that?
Commander, Republic, awaits a response from Region
2 management. |
Aspen
Book Shop summer sale!
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Aspen
Book Shop, one of the Republic's Member Benefits
Program partners, is running a special spring book sale during
the months of May and June. All hardback books
are on sale for $3.00 each and all paperback books are only
$1.00 each. In addition, rare books and first editions
are 50% off. Store owner Al Head reports
that he has a good selection of Star Trek paperbacks
available, so hurry on over to the Aspen Book Shop at 4987
Lavista Road in Tucker to take advantage of these low, low
prices. USS Republic membership cards are
not required to take advantage of these great deals!
Aspen's hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The
phone number is (770) 241-2906. |
Personnel
Records
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Something
special going on in your life? Submit
your Personnel Record for publication in the next
issue of The Republiqué! |
Recent
Chapter Event Photos
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Away
Mission to Thor || May
7, 2011
With everyone still wearing their 3-D movie
glasses. Kneeling/seated in front: ENS1
Jeff Trew, CO Capt Eric L. Watts, Russell Broomfield,
Ens Ken Cribbs. Standing: Ens Richard Tucker,
ENS1 Julianne Trew, ENS1 Zannetta Law Tucker, Capt
Michael Cowart, ENS1 Joanne Trew, Ens Barry Bynum.
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Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon
|| May 13-15, 2011
On the USS Republic's 23rd anniversary,
current CO Capt Eric L. Watts (left) is joined at
the Republic's Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon recruitment
table by two of her previous commanding officers:
Adm Kelly S. Hilliard (center), CO of the Republic
from 1992 to 1996 and currently the STARFLEET Region
2 Zone 2 Zone Coordinator; and Adm Mike Henigan
(right), CO of the Republic for most of 1998
and currently the CO of the USS Atlanta.
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TimeGate
IX || May 27-29, 2011
Cmdr Joe Campbell,
ENS1 Nelson Barnhouse, ENS2 Todd Dissinger, Capt Michael
Cowart, Ens Eric Curtiss, ENS3 Chris Seckinger, Crmn
Jessica Curtiss, CO Capt Eric L. Watts, ENS1 Zannetta
Law Tucker, Ens Richard Tucker, ENS1 Sue Lin Lange
and... "Wolfy."
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BELATED
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Monday, May 2
Capt Michael Cowart
Sunday, May 8
ENS3 Glenn Albertini
Tuesday, May 17
Cmdr David A. Slaughter
Wednesday, May 25
ENS1 Julianne Trew
Monday, May 30
Ens Richard Tucker
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MAY
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
These members' SFI and chapter dues expire in May
Ens Matthew T. Duncan
ENS2 Michael A. Knight
ENS1 Jeff Trew
CRMN1 Jenilee Trew
ENS1 Joanne Trew
ENS1 Julianne Trew
Ens Amanda Whitcomb
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APRIL
MEMBER REENLISTMENTS
These members renewed their memberships in April
Lt. JG Dave Churvis
Capt Matthew D. Ebeling
ENS1 Lea Hepler
Cmdr Brian Holloway
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ABOUT
THE REPUBLIC
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The
USS Republic NCC-1371 was originally commissioned
as a chapter of STARFLEET International on May 14, 1988,
at the Dixie-Trek convention in Atlanta, Georgia. After
22½ years and multiple name changes, the Republic
was decommissioned by STARFLEET in November 2010. The
Republic operated as an independent organization
until April 2011. Effective April 9, 2011,
STARFLEET recognizes the "USS Republic - STARFLEET
Registry: NX-1371, a Constitution-Class, Enterprise-Subclass
Heavy Cruiser... as a Meeting chapter in Shakedown Cruise."
As of May 30, the Republic crew includes 45
members who are active members of STARFLEET in good
standing.
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.
Because the USS Republic is a (soon-to-be once
again) duly commissioned chapter of STARFLEET International
and is bound and governed by its Constitution and By-Laws,
membership in STARFLEET is a prerequisite for membership
in the Republic. Combined annual dues
for both groups are $25 per person and is collected by
the chapter (family discounts are available with certain
conditions and restrictions). Membership in the
Republic includes 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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Rumor:
Star Trek Sequel May Move to Holiday 2012 Release |
By
Anthony Pascale
May 24, 2011
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One of the hottest topics right now in the entertainment
press is the fate of the 2012 Star Trek sequel. In
the last week, we have reported that an announcement is
coming soon and that prep has been ongoing based on a detailed
outline. Today, an unconfirmed report has come out
stating that the Star Trek sequel may be delayed. |
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Trek to Move to Holiday 2012?
Paramount and J. J. Abrams really want to focus on
his new movie Super 8. However, much of the
press coverage over the last few days has been about Abrams'
next project, the Star Trek sequel, which is currently
scheduled for June 29, 2012. To date, reports have
been that Abrams will turn his focus to Star Trek
in June, the final touches for the script will be wrapped
up quickly and shooting will start in September. However,
some are questioning whether this scenario is possible.
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This
evening, Deadline picked up on TrekMovie's recent report
of prep work being done off an outline, and they added some
news in an article titled "Can 'Star Trek 2' Morph
from 70-Page Outline to Summer Tent Pole in 13 Months?"
According to Deadline's source, the announcement that
J. J. Abrams has promised is coming soon will have "good
news and bad news." The good news would be that Abrams
will indeed return as director for the sequel; however,
Deadline is also hearing that the studio is "considering"
moving the release to a Holiday 2012 date. Paramount
would then possibly move their planned G. I. Joe 2
film (which starts shooting in August) from its current
August 10, 2012, date into Star Trek's June 29, 2012,
spot. Deadline also reports that Paramount still hopes
to shoot the Star Trek sequel ahead of the Jack Ryan
reboot (which stars Chris Pine). |
Paramount
has not confirmed Deadline's report. |
Wouldn't
be a surprise
It is not inconceivable that the Star Trek sequel
would be moved. The schedule for Abrams' first Star
Trek film called for 13 months from the start of production
to release, with an additional half-year of preproduction.
That film then got an additional 4½ months
of post-production after Paramount decided to move it to
fill out their summer 2009 schedule. Last summer,
Star Trek producer Bryan Burk told TrekMovie they
had a similar plan for the sequel, which he hoped would
begin filming in June 2011, and Roberto Orci's last target
date to have a signed-off script was late March. |
All
that being said, it's still possible to make the original
date. While preproduction didn't start as planned,
there has been "prep" work going on based on the detailed
outline. Plus, the main cast casting and much of the
design work and construction of the USS Enterprise
was already done for the first Star Trek, so preproduction
will be shorter and can focus on new elements. And
a source at ILM once told TrekMovie that work on many effects
shots can begin during preproduction, especially on space-based
shots, which won't need live-action elements. One
also has to look at Super 8 itself. J.
J. Abrams began the movie last September and will deliver
it June 10, so could he not do it again with the Star
Trek sequel? |
Right
now, Trekkies seem to be already bracing for a delay. In
a recent poll at TrekMovie, 48% of fans expected the film
to be delayed. |
And
in our most recent poll, 1/3 of fans actually say they would
prefer for the sequel to be delayed (likely to ensure quality
isn't hurt by the film being rushed). |
TrekMovie
will continue to monitor the situation with the Star
Trek sequel and report any updates. |
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