THE SUBSPACE MESSAGE

THE SUBSPACE MESSAGE

Stardate 9805.30 Volume 2.98.1

FROM THE CENTER CHAIR

We’re Back!

And have we been busy!

For those of you getting our first newsletter (the second time around), let me recap for you:

Last June, the USS Delta Clipper went into Spacedock for refit and upgrading. Now, 10 long months later, we are ready to resume our diplomatic and peacekeeping missions.

In February, I was introduced to some of my new crew members, and in March, I welcomed back some of the original crew.

In April, we did our first highway clean-up, followed by a Bar-B-Que, and both, in my opinion, were a resounding success!

During the following meeting, we formed a uniform committee, made plans for May (including a stargazing campout), and planning a get-together for the May birthdays.

And now the big news:

Later that evening, my Communications Chief (Franz Bruyere) and myself met with Rear Admiral Malotte (Region 12 Coordinator) to pick up new member packets. Before we knew it, we were launched as the Shuttle Delta Clipper, with a crew of 7, from the USS Nomad’s shuttle bay!

I could not have been prouder, but it’s YOU, the individual member, that makes this possible.

The turn-out for the highway clean-up convinced me that this will be a crew that I can be proud of.

Remember, this newsletter and the club are not just mine, but yours as well. I want your input (good or bad) to help us grow and be a respectable part of this community.

I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each and every one of you for everything so far.

Keep up the good work and we’ll have fun as well!

Rick

CON-TACT

Hailing Frequencies Open!

Welcome aboard to all who enter. I am Franz Bruyere, Communications Chief.

I am honored to serve on this ship, and with this crew.

I am in charge of Ship and intra-ship communications. This means that I will be communicating with both the crew and the outside world, by various means.

I will work hard to perform my duties, and to have fun with the crew.

Signing off,

Communications Chief

Franz Bruyere

ALL PHYCHED UP

Hi! My name is Jocelyn Giles. I am the Ship’s Counselor / Activity Director.

That is (in other words), FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! And yes, FUNd raising projects.

We just had our first Birthday Bash May 2, 1998. It was great. Everyone showed up, and this is just the beginning!!

Besides our Birthday Bashes, there is camping, miniature golf, going to the Zoo, swimming party, bowling, skating, pizza party, and picnics.

Are you getting the idea?

Yes FUN FUN FUN!

Now, let’s not forget the fund raising: Yard sales, bake sales, recycling cans, selling candy bars, etc. We already have $7.20 in the Ships Fund. It’s a start.

I would like to get some ideas from you, also, and the kids too.

So please, feel free to stop by or call.

Hope to hear from you soon!

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