| Federation Day Tampa MOSI |
Norm reaches out to a young Guest on an AWAY MISSION as she explores the Borg/Robotics station with her Dad . For those of you who were unable to join us, you missed an absolutely terrific event. About 400 visitors toured our display room and visited our exhibits, stopping at each station on an "Away Mission" to interact with our volunteers from 9 Star Trek and Klingon Clubs, including Star Wars 501st Legion. . Young children who knew nothing about Star Trek walked away from the event after spending an hour or so in the room with a new understanding our hobby. Their parents and families, many of whom were Trek Fans, found a different side to Star Trek that they probably had never thought about. Our volunteers did all Fandom proud as their active participation demonstrated to our guests what Star Trek is really all about.....Friends and Fans working together having fun and excited about the future. . THANKS to Alvin, of Tampa's Andromeda Station, for inviting us to tag along. Alvin spent much of his day running from one end of the Museum to the other to keep things going. He was busy holding details together and coordinating our activities. Terrific job, Alvin! . THANKS also to everyone who contributed props and displays, posed for pictures with guests, and took time discussing details of their assigned stations, making each exhibit fun and exciting. . It is good that we come together for so many things, but when we can gather for an event like this....an event that tells our story to new and youthful faces....we are helping to build a new future for our ideas and visions. . You folks who showed up were a valuable part of our Team, and most important, you made an investment of your effort and your time in the future of those children. As Christine mentioned to me: "If only one kid had fun, then it was worth it". She is right, of course, and the fact is that ALL those kids, and their parents, enjoyed a day that our volunteers made special. . Thanks again....you all did a terrific job....Life is FUN! . Norm & Denise |
Tim's models were terrific and enjoyed a lot of attnetion from visitors throughout the day. FEDERATION DAY Tampa Museum of Science and Industry September 23, 2006 Presented by Florida’s Star Trek Clubs Tampa Bay Andromeda Station Starfleet International IKV Honors Blade House sI'Tulsa USS Gasparilla USS Mosaic USS Tiberius Orlando USS Haven IKV Widowmaker IKV Fek'lhr's Hoof Author Phil Chien “Columbia: The Final Voyage”
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Tim and Sam relaxing at the model table during a slow moment of the day |
Ollie signed in visitors at Starfleet Headquarters as they enlisted for an AWAY MISSION |
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Our Klingon Ladies were a big hit with all our visitors |
Looks like the Klingons have made a new Federation ally...Hmmm |
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The incredible "INCREDIBLES" were among our favorite visitors |
An AWAY TEAM of Guests Koloring with Klingons |
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Deborah, Tim, and Sam guiding our guests through their stations |
George completing paperwork for AWAY MISSION Reports |
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Mark spoke with guests and visitors about Star Trek : The Animated Series as episodes were played on the big screen |
Denise, Diana, and Kim on duty at our Klingon Kultural Center |
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Visitors were given the opportunity to have their photos taken with our volunteers. Rich and Lydia were on duty most of the day to the delight of all our Guests. Photos were emailed to each guest the week after Federation Day |
Everyone loves the Klingons! |
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Ralph, Morgan, and Tampa's Federation Personnel sold raffle tickets for collectibles donated by our volunteers. The entire proceeds were donated towards M.O.S.I.'s new planetarium. |
Rich takes a break from the Photo Opp Station to chat with Kim about Fleet Operations |
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Our exhibits and stations included hundreds of Star Trek Collectibles and toys which our Guests enjoyed while interacting with our volunteers. |
Denise displaying her Student's Klingon Koloring |
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Diana and Kim relaxing as the day came to a close
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Mark on duty at our Model Station |
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Alvin sits down to relax with the gang after spending most of the day on his feet keeping things going. Alvin and his Crew, The Andromeda Station, did a great job organizing Federation Day. |
Denise sat just outside our room entertaining Guests with Klingon Folk Tunes on her Dulsmaq Hud (that's Klingon for 'Mountain Dulcimer") |
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Star Wars 501st Legion roamed the halls of the Museum posing for photos and entertaining Guests during Federation Day |
Lydia posing withe a Guest at our Photo Opp Station |
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Our Star Trek Science Station included a working Transporter which our Guests operated during their AWAY MISSION. |
Tim did a great job with his models which were on display next to our Star Trek Science Station |
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Mark covered several stations while on duty. In the foreground you can see our models our namesake, the USS Haven Hospital ship (http://www.usshaven.com), and our USS Haven Hospital Starship |
We still had a few collectible items left towards the end of the day. |
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Another shot of our Star Trek Science Station |
Ralph, Morgan, and their Crew watching over items at our Raffle Station |
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THANKS to ALL who participated in Tampa's Federation Day. . We Believe In An Exciting Future! . Star Trek, and all deriviations thereof, are owned by Paramount Studios, A Viacom Corporation. The USS Haven and other Star Trek and Klingon Fan Clubs are NOT connected in any way with Paramount Studios or Viacom. No Infringement intended. Star Trek and Klingon Clubs are non-profit groups of friends and fans who enjoy Star Trek and Science Fiction with an emphasis on serving our Community. For information about our club or to request our ONLINE newsletter email: usshaven@aol.com |