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UPCOMING
EVENTS
• Saturday, September 25:
STARFLEET Bowling Challenge
• Sunday,
October 17:
Olympic Park Picnic & Brick Hunt
• Sunday,
October 31:
Sci-Fi Halloween
Spooktacular
NEWS
& ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Lost Fanboys Radio
interview links
• Commanding Officer elections
coming in December
• Recent Chapter Event
Photos
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• September Birthdays
• Member Reenlistments
• September
Membership Renewals
• About the Republic
• For More Information
• USS Republic Online
• Related Sites
• Our Member Benefits Program
Partners
• News from StarTrek.com
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Interview with
Jonathan Frakes
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
Fifth
Annual STARFLEET Bowling Challenge
6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010
Midtown Bowl
1936 Piedmont Circle, Atlanta GA 30324
(404) 874-5703 || www.midtownbowl.com
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The
Republic's Fourth Annual STARFLEET
Bowling Challenge, September 2009
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Join the
USS Republic for our Fifth 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 and 2009 Challenges
were 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 |
Second
Annual Olympic Park Picnic
& USS Republic Brick Hunt
Sunday, October 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. at The Fountain of Rings
Bordered by Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Marietta St
NW, and Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30313 |
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The
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Members
of the USS Republic behind our commemorative
engraved brick at last year's Olympic Park Picnic
& Brick Hunt.
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Sixteen
years ago, the USS Republic purchased a personalized,
inscribed brick for the brand new Centennial
Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Over
the years, the placement of that brick was lost to the Republic...
until last year, when we held our first Olympic Park Picnic
& Brick Hunt and found it in the southeast corner of
Centennial Plaza near the intersection of Centennial Olympic
Park Drive and Luckie Street. It was such a gorgeous
day and we had so much fun, those in attendance asked to
make it an annual event... and so it is!
Please join us at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, at the
Fountain of Rings for an outdoor picnic and group photo
opportunity. Members, former members and Friends of
the Republic are encouraged to wear current or past
Republic shirts and join us for an afternoon of food,
fun, friendship and fandom!
GETTING THERE
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MARTA
is highly recommended. From your starting point,
take the train to MARTA's longest-named station, the
Georgia Dome/Georgia World Congress Center/Philips
Arena/CNN Center Station (W1 on the east/west Blue
Line) |
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Park
in the Georgia World Congress Center's Green Lot,
located on Marietta Street across the street from
the Embassy Suites Hotel, at a daily rate of $8.00 |
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Park
in a variety of privately owned lots near the intersection
of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive
(near the CNN Center and Philips Arena); rates vary |
You
are welcome to either bring a box lunch from home or order
a lunch from one of several restaurants in the nearby the
CNN
Center Food Court, including Arby's, Blimpie, Chick-fil-A,
China Breeze, Dunkin' Donuts, Fuji Express, Great Wraps,
Gorin's Homemade Sandwiches, Natural's Ice Cream, Yogurt
& Smoothies, Moe's Southwest Grill, Roman Delight, Salad
Sensations, Starbucks, Taco Bell and Wendy's.
The Republic has no specific plans immediately after
the lunch and photo, but there are plenty of nearby attractions
to visit and enjoy, including the Georgia
Aquarium, the World
of Coca-Cola, the CNN
Center Studios Tour, the Imagine
It Children's Museum of Atlanta and much more. Members
and friends of the Republic are encouraged to visit
a local attraction after our group picnic and brick photos.
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Sci-Fi
Halloween Spooktacular
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Time and location to be announced |
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Last
year, Stargate Atlanta, the IKAV Nemesis and
the USS Republic combined their annual Halloween
parties into a single Sci-Fi Spooktacular. What
will we do this year? Save the date and
stay tuned to find out!
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Save
the date now for this year's Sci-Fi Halloween Spooktacular
on Sunday, October 31. Plans are just now being
made, but this annual tradition has always been a lot of fun
in recent years and we'll be working to make sure this year
is no different!
Any member or friend of the Republic who would like
to host this year's party should contact
the Captain as soon as possible with their ideas and
suggestions. |
NEWS
& ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost
Fanboys Radio interview links |
Last
issue, The Republiqué reported that Capt Eric
L. Watts had been interviewed by "Kitti Ninja"
from Fanboys
Radio following the June 9 screening of the Star
Trek: Phoenix episode "Cloak & Dagger, Part 1" at The
Shelter nightclub in Atlanta. In the online
version of last issue, two click-and-play video links
were embedded in the article. Unfortunately, those links dropped
out of the email version and the article did not appear to
offer any links to the interview.
Never fear! The interview can still be seen in
two parts on the YouTube links given below.
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| Commanding
Officer elections coming in December |
 Captain
Eric L. Watts' second two-year term as Commanding Officer
of the USS Republic will soon be coming to a close,
and all members in good standing will soon be asked to cast
their vote for the candidate they want to lead and administrate
this chapter for the next two years.
 Candidates
for the position must be a member in good standing of STARFLEET
International, must have taken and passed Officers Training
School (OTS) and Officers Command College (OCC), and must
be at least 18 years of age. Members interested
in taking OTS and OCC should visit the STARFLEET Academy web
site. In accordance with the Republic's
Rank
Assignment & Promotions Policy, members who take and
pass both courses receive an automatic promotion to Lieutenant,
Junior Grade (Lt. JG).
As of September 19, there are four members of the Republic
who hold the necessary credentials to hold the office of Commanding
Officer. They are:
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JG David Churvis |
• Commander
Brian Holloway |
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Matt Ebeling |
• Captain
Eric L. Watts |
Captain Watts is willing to serve a third term as the Republic's
CO. If any other eligible person announces his
or her candidacy, paper ballots will be mailed to each member
in good standing in November. Cast ballots can
then be mailed to the chapter's mailing address or delivered
by hand at the Republic's Christmas Party in December. Ballots
will be counted by three noncandidate members and the results
announced during the evening. The new Commanding
Officer, if any, will officially assume office on January
1, 2011. |
Recent
Chapter Event Photos
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USS
Republic Summer Pool Party || August
15, 2010
Members and friends gather for an afternoon of food,
fun and friendship at the Waters Mill clubhouse
in Alpharetta, hosted by ENS1 Sue Lin Lange and
ENS1 Daniel Wolfgang.
Seated and kneeling: ENS1 Daniel Wolfgang, Shannon
Drake, ENS1 Sue Lin Lange, CO Capt Eric L. Watts,
Ens Eric Solomon. Standing and seated: Shaunnon
Drake, USS Atlanta CO Adm Mike Henigan, Ruth Bernstein,
Daniel Bernstein Wiley DeLoach, ENS3 Marilyn Teague,
ENS3 Chris White, Ens Robert Teague, Matthew Gilliam,
Ens Rob Gilliam, Frances Funnell.
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"Four
Days at Dragon*Con" Viewing || August
28, 2010
Members and Friends of the USS Republic gather
at Lt. JG Dave Churvis & Ens Matt Duncan's home
to watch Four Days at Dragon*Con, the new
hour-long PBA documentary that featured, among others,
Capt Eric L. Watts.
Standing: ENS3 Chris Seckinger, ENS2 Joanne Trew,
ENS2 Jeff Trew, Fritz Sullens, Ens Eddie Hines,
ENS1 Zannetta Law, Richard Tucker, Lee Diamond,
Lt. JG Dave Churvis, Josh Elek. Seated:
CO Capt Eric L. Watts.
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Dragon*Con
Parade || September 4, 2010
Star Trek fans marching in the Dragon*Con
parade gather for a photo prior to step-off. The
entire group marched behind the USS Republic's
parade banner. The Republic's
participation in the parade was coordinated by ENS2
Joanne Trew.
USS Republic members include ENS2 Todd Dissinger
(kneeling in front), ENS2 Joanne Trew (holding tribble),
ENS2 Jeff Trew (back row in big moustache), Ens
Eddie Hines (behind Ensign Joanne), and CRMN2 Jenilee
Trew and ENS2 Julianne Trew (far right).
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Dragon*Con
World Record Attempt || September 4,
2010
Dragon*Con broke the world record for the largest
gathering of Star Trek costumes with a total
attendance of 571 costumed fans in the Atlanta Sheraton
Grand Ballroom for ten minutes. The previous
record was 543. Members of the USS Republic
who participated in the event gathered for a photo
after the new world record was set.
Front row: ENS1 Sue Lin Lange, ENS2 Todd Dissinger,
CO Capt Eric L. Watts, Ens Ken Cribbs, XO Cmdr Brian
Holloway.
Back row: Ens Catherine Busbee, ENS3 John Stump,
unknown Klingon, CRMN2 Jenilee Trew, ENS2 Jeff Trew,
ENS2 Julianne Trew, ENS1 Eric Lange, Sandy Manges,
Ens Barry Bynum, ENS2 Joanne Trew, ENS3 Charlie
Smith, ENS3 Barbara Nies, Ens Eddie Hines, ENS2
Wil Sims, Ens Eve Gidion, Ens Brad Carrne.
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Fan
Table at Dragon*Con || September 3-6,
2010
CO Capt Eric L. Watts, ENS2 Joanne Trew
(standing) and Ens Ken Cribbs (seated) dutifully
staffed the USS Republic's fan table at Dragon*Con,
where they promoted the Republic's own upcoming
Star Trek convention, TrekTrax Atlanta.
Other members of the Republic who helped
staff the table include ENS2 Will Dover, Cmdr Brian
Holloway, ENS1 Sue Lin Lange, ENS1 Zannetta Law,
ENS3 Chris Seckinger and ENS2 Jeff Trew.
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 Come
see and hear Capt Eric L. Watts perform with
the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus and the Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Friday and Saturday
evenings, October 8 and 9, in Wicked Divas, in
which leading Broadway vocalists Jennifer Laura Thompson
and Julia Murney tap into the diva within and
sing your favorites from the record-breaking Wicked.
Hear “Defying Gravity,” “What Is This Feeling?,”
“For Good” and more as well as hits from other contemporary
musicals. Tickets start at only $20. Click
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SEPTEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Wednesday, September 1
Ens Pamela C. Richards
Wednesday, September 15
Crmn
Elizabeth Hurst
Monday, September 20
Crmn
Aaron Taylor
Monday, September 27
Ens
Kenneth Cribbs
Wednesday, September 29
Ens
Eric Curtiss
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MEMBER
REENLISTMENTS
These members renewed their SFI and chapter
dues in August
CDT3 Karl Dissinger
ENS2 Todd Dissinger
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SEPTEMBER
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
These members' SFI and chapter dues expire in September
Ens Matthew R. Broom
Ens Amber R. Godat
Ens Eddie Hines
Ens Sean Johnson
ENS3 Barbara Nies
ENS3 Charles G. Smith
Ens Russ Smith
Ens Mark S. Strozier
ENS3 Marilyn Teague
ENS Robert Teague
ENS3 Chris White
Ens Claire Willis
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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 66 active members
(as of September 19), is the largest chapter of STARFLEET
in Region 2 and may or may not still be 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 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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with Jonathan Frakes |
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by
StarTrek.com Staff
September 13, 2010
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| Jonathan
Frakes is still Number One in the hearts and minds of Star
Trek fans – and probably will be for life. Frakes
made his mark on the franchise in many ways over the years.
He, of course, played Commander William Riker through
all seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation,
as well as in the TNG features Generations,
First Contact, Insurrection and Nemesis.
He also guest-starred as Riker on Voyager and
Enterprise, and as William Riker’s “twin,” Thomas,
on Deep Space Nine. Frakes also directed numerous
episodes of TNG, DS9 and Voyager, as
well as First Contact and Insurrection. Since
his long run on Star Trek ended, Frakes has kept
busy, acting only very occasionally and instead concentrating
on directing. Just in the past year or two, he’s helmed
episodes of Dollhouse, NCIS: Los Angeles,
V, Castle, The Good Guys, The Glades,
Persons Unknown and Leverage. StarTrek.com
caught up with Frakes in Dallas, Texas, as he headed to
the set of The Good Guys to direct his second episode
of that show. Frakes – amiable as always – talked
Trek and updated us on his current projects. |
You last played Riker six years ago, in the Enterprise
series finale. How long ago does it feel for you? |
It feels like a long time. It feels like a long, long
time. And yet it feels like only yesterday. I
was just at Dragon*Con last weekend with Marina (Sirtis),
Brent (Spiner), LeVar (Burton), Denise (Crosby), Armin (Shimerman),
Rene (Auberjonois) and (John) de Lancie, and we were all
so sentimental and connected. It was just spectacular.
And that was because of the years together and the
years apart. |
Let’s talk about that last appearance, because it
was pretty controversial in Trek circles.
A lot of fans felt it diminished Enterprise
to fold not just the series finale, but pretty much the
entire series, into a TNG holodeck
sequence. What were your thoughts about it then,
and how about now? |
I’ve said this publicly, but I thought everyone on Enterprise,
especially Scott (Bakula), was so gracious about having
actors from another show come in and put his show to rest.
It was sold to me by Rick (Berman) as a “valentine
to the fans,” and it was anything but. It was, I think,
one of his rare mistakes. It didn’t work on so many
levels. I don’t think the Enterprise cast was
happy to have us. I’m frankly not sure the fans wanted
to see us there. It was great, obviously, to be with
Marina again and a lot of the crew were people I’d worked
with on Next Gen. So the fun part was there,
but the legacy of it… I don’t think it was our finest hour. |
We’ve heard you describe yourself as a “reformed actor.” Does
that still sound about right to you? |
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I would say that’s a very accurate description of my current
acting status. I did a job on Criminal Minds
last year, and it was the first real acting thing I’d
done in six years. I was a nervous wreck. I
didn’t think I’d be able to get the lines. I didn’t
think I’d look good. I didn’t think I’d be able
to find the character. I stressed about it for a
week, and it ended up being a wonderful experience. My
scenes were with Joe Mantegna and Matthew Gray Gubler.
It was just the three of us in a room all day. It
was the day before Thanksgiving and the crew wanted to
work through lunch. I said, “That sounds great.
Let’s just go for it.” And it was great to
do that again. I haven’t worked since. I actually
haven’t had an audition, but for a couple of voiceover
jobs, since.
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So, if the directing hadn’t fallen into place for
you, what would you be doing right now? |
Thank God I learned this second craft. I really don’t
know how I’d be supporting my family. I’d be looking
for another kind of gig. (Frakes’ wife) Genie
(Francis) isn’t working the way she used to and my peers
as actors – at least from the Star Trek guys, with
the exception of Patrick (Stewart) – are struggling as well.
Some of it is by choice, granted, some of it is just
by the double-edged sword that Star Trek has been
for all of us. |
What do you feel are your best attributes as a director? |
Having been an actor, I think I can communicate well with
actors. And I think I can manage time well. |
You’ve done a single episode of some shows and you’ve
done multiple episodes of some shows. A), do you have
a preference and B), should the audience be able to tell
the difference? |
Personally, what I’m looking for now is a producer-director
job on a show, like what Rob Bowman has on Castle
and Robbie Duncan McNeill has on Chuck. That
job exists on certain network shows. Unfortunately,
a friend of mine has that job on Leverage, which
would be the most likely place for me to do that at the
moment. Having said that, there are benefits to both
sides of it. It’s great to go back to Leverage
and I’m looking forward to going back to Castle and
NCIS: Los Angeles because you know the players and
you have a shorthand. Yet, I just finished The
Glades and also Burn Notice. Those are
shows I’d never done before and I didn’t know anyone with
the exception of the D.P. and also Gabrielle Anwar (of Burn
Notice), who was in The Librarian. And
there’s something to be said for that, too, for the unknown
and taking your bag of tricks someplace new. Your
jokes work because people haven’t heard them 100 times. |
What will you be moving on to once you wrap this episode
of The Good Guys? |
I’m in prep on The Good Guys, and after I finish
it I’ll go to NCIS: Los Angeles to do another one
of those. Then I’ll do another Castle. Then
I’ll go to Chuck. What a blessing this
year has been. |
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