Mindscanner #54
The Klingon Fan Version
An International Klingon Fan Event Weekend.
PRINCIPAL GOALS/GUIDELINES:
1. Every ship/chapter of EVERY Klingon-style fan club observes the "DAYS
OF HONOR" in a way of their own choosing.
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It will be the weekend closest to or including March 23rd. The Events will
start the morning of the first day and continue until just before midnight
of the Sunday or 4th of the Weekend dates. The weekend near or including
March 23rd was chosen - for that was the day when "Errand of Mercy" first
aired in 1967 as part of the original STAR TREK television series. That
was the first appearance of Klingons on television.
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The Event each ship does should be VERY PUBLIC-ORIENTED and attract the
attention of the local press and media outlets. It should be something
positive that makes STAR TREK fans look good and impresses the average
person in the community.
4. The Event must be something that can be viewed as 'honorable' or involves
the concept of honor. (examples below or on next page...)
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The Event should feature prominently UNIFORMED KLINGONS - both men and
women Klingons preferably. Costumed "Aliens" of 'other' science fiction
cultures are invited and welcome to join in on the events.
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Federation and Starfleet-style ship chapters, if interested, ARE WELCOME
to 'join' in on the festivities. The Holiday was started to also celebrate
the honor of a Klingon's adversaries as well as their own honor. (The books
propose that Cmdr. Kor and Capt. Kirk started the Holiday & Tradition
after working together against a common foe).
THE WHEN:
The DAYS OF HONOR weekend will always be the weekend nearest to or including
the date of March 23rd. The Next 4 weekends will be:
March 20 - 23, 1999 March 23 - 26, 2001
March 23 - 26, 2000 March 22 - 25, 2002
"DAYS OF HONOR" Examples of possible Events:
Blood Feuds (Blood Donation drive vs. other TREK-style group)
A canned Food Drive for a local food bank.
A charity event that benefits a shelter for abused women & children.
Cleaning up a section of Highway...or other public space.
Clothing Drive to benefit a local charity.
Discussing/ teaching the Klingon language at a school or Library.
A Jail & Bail to benefit a charity or community group.
A John M. Ford Trust benefit.
Reading to kids at a Library or School.
Sponsoring an animal at a Zoo.
A Toy collection for children in need.
Visiting patients at a local hospital. (Yes, in uniform.)
If any of you reading this have questions or suggestions please E-mail
me at [email protected] My preferred
contact point is my "snail-mail" address:
Edmund W. Charlton
P.O. BOX 53695
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45253-0695
batlh Qapla' je,
Captain Khar'Ton
