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‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Cast Preview Variety 25th Anniversary Photoshoot

January 2018 will mark the 25th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Variety held a photo-shoot  to prepare for what will apparently be some special coverage of the anniversary and some of the cast and creatives who were on hand shared some preview photos.

Aron Eisenberg (Nog), Ira Steven Behr (EP), Marc Alaimo (Gul Dukat), Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko), Michael Dorn (Worf), Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax), Nana Visitor (Kira Nerys), Armin Shimerman (Quark), Nicole de Boer (Ezri Dax), Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun, Brunt), Rick Berman (EP), Penny Johnson Jerald (Kasidy Yates), Rene Auberjonois (Odo), and Chase Masterson (Leeta) (Photo: Twitter/Rene Auberjonois/Variety)

It is with Sadness that we share the passing of a dear friend and integral part of ShoreLeave and Farpoint’s science programming, Mr. Yoji Kondo.

Yoji Kondo held a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of
Pennsylvania, headed the astrophysics laboratory at the Johnson Space Center during the Apollo and Skylab Missions, and was the NASA director of a geosynchronous satellite observatory for 15 years, among other roles. He also served as President of the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU’s) Commission on “Astronomy from Space”, as well as President of the IAU Commission on “Close Binary Stars” and the IAU Division on “Variable Stars”. In addition to numerous professional titles, he also published several science fiction books including a Star Trek novel. His avocation was Judo (6th degree black-belt) and Aikido (7th degree black belt), and he was teaching the martial arts for a few decades.

On Thursday, February 2nd, at 11:59 PM EST, Renegades will release a confidential password for all official donors to renegades: The requiem to stream and watch part 1. This history-making dual episode finale will bring together one last time, so many wonderful actors and actresses that you have come to know and love over the years. From star trek to Xena: warrior Princess. This talented group has given us unforgettable and lasting stories and characters that have lit up the science fiction and fantasy viewing world for decades.

If you are an official Renegades donor, all you have to do right now is kick back and wait just a little longer. Your password will be emailed to you at the designated time.

If you are not an official Renegades donor and you still want to be a part of this event, there is still time to join us and become a Renegade. We have a variety of donor packages still available, with plenty of great awards that you will not be able to find anywhere else. Check us out at: WEBSITE

Ronny Cox played Captain Edward Jellico in Star Trek: The Next Generation Mr. Cox is coming to the area and he will sign Trek stuff at the event. Please come out and Enjoy:

An Evening with Ronny Cox
Sunday, April 23, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Positano Ristorante Italiano
4948 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
tickets: $25 866-412-5943 or https://storerevenue.biz/wfma/order.asp

We would like to congratulate our Club Officers for 2017:

• President: Debbie Priester
• Vice President: Kathy Scrimger
• Secretary: Debbie DeCaro
• Treasurer: Melissa James

We’ll be at the Senator Theater in Baltimore for the opening of Star Trek: Beyond. Look for us on Friday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm; Saturday from 3:30pm to 7:30pm; and Sunday from noon to 4:00pm.

Come see us this weekend at our annual Shore Leave convention.

Congratulations to our newly elected Treasurer, Melissa James.

Congratulations to the newest members of our Board of Directors: Karen O’Dea, Judy Krouse, and Don Ramsey.

We’re pleased to reveal the winners of the logo contest we announced back in December. We’ve already begun rolling out the new artwork and you should expect to see more of it in the days ahead.

Congratulations to STAT member Inge Heyer on creating the winning logo for the Star Trek Association of Towson (above left).

Congratulations also to long-time Shore Leave attendee and Shore Leave 38 Program Book artist Todd Brugmans on creatin gthe winning logo for the Shore Leave convention (above right).