We are
people of all ages and from all walks of life who enjoy Star Trek and Science
Fiction in all their many forms. Star Trek is our most common interest, and the
one thing we all share. But Star Trek is just the beginning, as our members also
enjoy science fiction TV series, movies, and books ranging from Star Wars to Babylon
5 to the works of Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven, and William Gibson.
If you're interested in the future, in the Star Trek vision or in the many other worlds of science fiction in books and films and TV series, then the Avenger is the group for you. Our Prime Directive is to share our interest in Star Trek and science fiction in an open environment, to build new friendships, and to have fun. We welcome you to join us!
Your "tour of duty" on the U.S.S. Avenger begins with your official membership package, which includes a certificate, ID card, personnel roster listing every Avenger member, and the Avenger Officer's Manual, packed with everything you need to know to get involved in the fun. Each club member brings his or her special abilities to the group. We recognize this value by assigning fictional ranks and positions aboard the ship, reflecting the interests of the members. In addition, participation allows you to advance in rank.
You also have the opportunity to join one of six divisions comprised of members with related interests, just like crewmembers aboard fictional starships. These divisions are: Communications, Engineering, Medical, Operations, Sciences, and Security.
The Avenger offers a wide variety of activities every month!
We may be a Star Trek and science fiction fan club, but we have many interests and activities to share, and we love to do things as a group of friends. Writer's workshops, museum and theater trips, movie nights, parties, stargazing, acting workshops, Renaissance faires and feasts, amusement parks, camping, picnics, and Star Trek and Sci-Fi conventions are just a few examples of what we do.
Finally, the Avenger brings you the latest news and information from the worlds of Star Trek and our parent organization, Starfleet. Your yearly membership includes six issues of Avenger News, the chapter's newsletter. Articles, updates, regular columns, and special features will keep you informed and involved.
For further information, or to send in your application and initial member fee, send a letter to the Commanding Officer with your name, address and phone number as well as a SASE for quick reply to;
If you're interested in the future, in the Star Trek vision or in the many other worlds of science fiction in books and films and TV series, then the Avenger is the group for you. Our Prime Directive is to share our interest in Star Trek and science fiction in an open environment, to build new friendships, and to have fun. We welcome you to join us!
Your "tour of duty" on the U.S.S. Avenger begins with your official membership package, which includes a certificate, ID card, personnel roster listing every Avenger member, and the Avenger Officer's Manual, packed with everything you need to know to get involved in the fun. Each club member brings his or her special abilities to the group. We recognize this value by assigning fictional ranks and positions aboard the ship, reflecting the interests of the members. In addition, participation allows you to advance in rank.
You also have the opportunity to join one of six divisions comprised of members with related interests, just like crewmembers aboard fictional starships. These divisions are: Communications, Engineering, Medical, Operations, Sciences, and Security.
The Avenger offers a wide variety of activities every month!
We may be a Star Trek and science fiction fan club, but we have many interests and activities to share, and we love to do things as a group of friends. Writer's workshops, museum and theater trips, movie nights, parties, stargazing, acting workshops, Renaissance faires and feasts, amusement parks, camping, picnics, and Star Trek and Sci-Fi conventions are just a few examples of what we do.
Finally, the Avenger brings you the latest news and information from the worlds of Star Trek and our parent organization, Starfleet. Your yearly membership includes six issues of Avenger News, the chapter's newsletter. Articles, updates, regular columns, and special features will keep you informed and involved.
For further information, or to send in your application and initial member fee, send a letter to the Commanding Officer with your name, address and phone number as well as a SASE for quick reply to;
Captain Judy Waidlich
waidlich@rutchem.rutgers.edu
(OR
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR MEMBERSHIP FORM IN ADOBE PDF FORMAT)
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
The semester has been very long and is getting to me.
The students do not read anything and I've started
to begin some late training.
I have a note to speak up, I don't spend the day staring
out at them awaiting the next crises. First they like to
knock and the sign says not to knock or tap. Then they
do not like to talk to a voice, they must see me before
they tell me what they need. Which is strange since they
all seem to use a telephone.
So my experiment began with the late night sections. I put
in a cd from The Rogues. So they were forced to speak up or stand
at the door until I happen to walk by. Basically what would
happen is the TA would call me over - so it works a bit. The
experiment is on going. I've gone thru the soundtrack for "A Chorus Line" some Dr. Demento ("Star Trekkin'" and "Banned from
Argo") and currently listening to the Boogie Knights.
captain judy
The students do not read anything and I've started
to begin some late training.
I have a note to speak up, I don't spend the day staring
out at them awaiting the next crises. First they like to
knock and the sign says not to knock or tap. Then they
do not like to talk to a voice, they must see me before
they tell me what they need. Which is strange since they
all seem to use a telephone.
So my experiment began with the late night sections. I put
in a cd from The Rogues. So they were forced to speak up or stand
at the door until I happen to walk by. Basically what would
happen is the TA would call me over - so it works a bit. The
experiment is on going. I've gone thru the soundtrack for "A Chorus Line" some Dr. Demento ("Star Trekkin'" and "Banned from
Argo") and currently listening to the Boogie Knights.
captain judy
Monday, April 07, 2008
It's been way too long since I blogged.
Especially since I had to reset the password.
This time I recorded it in my password file
document; it is just getting too difficult to
remember the paypal one, the ebay one, the vanguard one
and on it goes.
I want to remind everyone that there is a
meeting Sunday, April 13th at the North Brunswick
Library, our new home since the Borders closed.
TCF is at the end of the month, so keep an eye
out on the Avenger list for updated info. We have a
garage sale fundraiser in May. Chiller is also in May.
Sciences is hosting a trip to Longwood Gardens and Communications
is looking into a trip to the Paley Media Center.
Our picnic is set for June 14th at Babbage Park. Joe
Horton will once again take over the cooking duties.
The region awards were posted, after the winners of some
of them got out. Avenger won Chapter of the Year and Support
Ship of the Year. Todd won as flag officer of the year.
The winners are forwarded into the 'Fleet awards and
winners will be announced at the IC in Ithaca, NY.
judy
Especially since I had to reset the password.
This time I recorded it in my password file
document; it is just getting too difficult to
remember the paypal one, the ebay one, the vanguard one
and on it goes.
I want to remind everyone that there is a
meeting Sunday, April 13th at the North Brunswick
Library, our new home since the Borders closed.
TCF is at the end of the month, so keep an eye
out on the Avenger list for updated info. We have a
garage sale fundraiser in May. Chiller is also in May.
Sciences is hosting a trip to Longwood Gardens and Communications
is looking into a trip to the Paley Media Center.
Our picnic is set for June 14th at Babbage Park. Joe
Horton will once again take over the cooking duties.
The region awards were posted, after the winners of some
of them got out. Avenger won Chapter of the Year and Support
Ship of the Year. Todd won as flag officer of the year.
The winners are forwarded into the 'Fleet awards and
winners will be announced at the IC in Ithaca, NY.
judy
Friday, September 07, 2007
First, I want to remind everyone about our meeting, Sept 9, at borders in East Brunswick, NJ. Start time is 3pm and discussion
topic is gaming (I think).
This has been a week from hell. Back to work, had to scramble
to get everthing prepared for the first day of classes. Then
had a TA not show up and had to be TA for the day.
Wednesday several students got into a locked room, one would think
the absence of an instructor plus sign on door saying to go downstairs would work. My friend suggested to put note on blackboard to read sign on door. Thurs had someone drinking in the lab, then in the afternoon found out I'm not getting paid because paperwork hadn't gotten to payroll dept. Fri, ta didn't show up (different one but still deja vu all over again). Plus the
truck with the lab books was there at the same time as the ta
and shortly before the start of labs. That'll teach me to go over
to the other campus to make sure that paper work would be done
to get me an advance on the paycheck - plus pick up the rosters.
Hopefully I'll be rested and in a better mood on Sunday.
see ya then.
topic is gaming (I think).
This has been a week from hell. Back to work, had to scramble
to get everthing prepared for the first day of classes. Then
had a TA not show up and had to be TA for the day.
Wednesday several students got into a locked room, one would think
the absence of an instructor plus sign on door saying to go downstairs would work. My friend suggested to put note on blackboard to read sign on door. Thurs had someone drinking in the lab, then in the afternoon found out I'm not getting paid because paperwork hadn't gotten to payroll dept. Fri, ta didn't show up (different one but still deja vu all over again). Plus the
truck with the lab books was there at the same time as the ta
and shortly before the start of labs. That'll teach me to go over
to the other campus to make sure that paper work would be done
to get me an advance on the paycheck - plus pick up the rosters.
Hopefully I'll be rested and in a better mood on Sunday.
see ya then.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Got thru the technical difficulty of changing the blogger page
into english, now onto the blog:
The big charity auction is Sunday, June 17th at the Victorian Manor. And there is all sorts of things in the auction. Here is a sample:
- Sports Memorabilia from the Yankees and Mets, including a 2002
season autographed Yankees baseball
- Autographed Star Trek scripts, including a script from the series
“Enterprise” signed by John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox), along with a photo, and a letter from John, and a script from “Deep Space Nine” autographed by Armin Shimerman and Kitty Swink.
- Autographed photos of Kate Mulgrew, Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden, Scott Bakula, and Armin Shimerman, and James Doohan
- T-shirts and promotional items from the WWE
- Signed scripts from the TV series “Newhart”, “Hill Street Blues”,
and “King of the Hill”
- Autographed books by Jane Fonda and Dr. Phil
- Derek Jeter signed Baseball, with deluxe case
- NY Yankees Legends Dynasty Collage
- 1980 USA Olympic Hockey 16x20 signed by Jim Craig w/ "Do You Believe In Miracles?"
The proceeds go to the Van Houten Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Van Houten Foundation is raising funds to establish a women and children's shelter in Middlesex County, New Jersey, as well as provide a "Green Opportunities Scholarship", which is to be awarded to two students pursuing studies in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
into english, now onto the blog:
The big charity auction is Sunday, June 17th at the Victorian Manor. And there is all sorts of things in the auction. Here is a sample:
- Sports Memorabilia from the Yankees and Mets, including a 2002
season autographed Yankees baseball
- Autographed Star Trek scripts, including a script from the series
“Enterprise” signed by John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox), along with a photo, and a letter from John, and a script from “Deep Space Nine” autographed by Armin Shimerman and Kitty Swink.
- Autographed photos of Kate Mulgrew, Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden, Scott Bakula, and Armin Shimerman, and James Doohan
- T-shirts and promotional items from the WWE
- Signed scripts from the TV series “Newhart”, “Hill Street Blues”,
and “King of the Hill”
- Autographed books by Jane Fonda and Dr. Phil
- Derek Jeter signed Baseball, with deluxe case
- NY Yankees Legends Dynasty Collage
- 1980 USA Olympic Hockey 16x20 signed by Jim Craig w/ "Do You Believe In Miracles?"
The proceeds go to the Van Houten Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Van Houten Foundation is raising funds to establish a women and children's shelter in Middlesex County, New Jersey, as well as provide a "Green Opportunities Scholarship", which is to be awarded to two students pursuing studies in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Finally updating the blog and found changes at blogger.
But I got everything working.
Just had our March meeting. April's meeting is pushed back a
week.
Upcoming events include the Museum of Moving Images at the end
of the month.
Making headway under Norm's direction for the charity auction in June.
We sent out item requests to a number of Trek actors AND info for
vendors to sign up.
We will be needing help running it and more will come in future posts.
Remember the newsletter deadline is the end of the month, so if
you have anything to contribute keep that in mind.
Lunacon is this weekend and Icon is the following. I'm just going
to hang about, since Chiller is next month in a new locale.
Even though it is Spring break of have lots to do, so take care until the
next blog
But I got everything working.
Just had our March meeting. April's meeting is pushed back a
week.
Upcoming events include the Museum of Moving Images at the end
of the month.
Making headway under Norm's direction for the charity auction in June.
We sent out item requests to a number of Trek actors AND info for
vendors to sign up.
We will be needing help running it and more will come in future posts.
Remember the newsletter deadline is the end of the month, so if
you have anything to contribute keep that in mind.
Lunacon is this weekend and Icon is the following. I'm just going
to hang about, since Chiller is next month in a new locale.
Even though it is Spring break of have lots to do, so take care until the
next blog
Friday, January 05, 2007
Happy New Year! It's been too long since I last blogged. I've made a resolution
to blog more often. Last month there was the Cookie Exchange down in Challenger
country. Our meeting/holiday party was at Norm's. The spirit of Christmas was
apparent from a singing tree lurking in the corner, to a clock that payed a different
Christmas carol on each hour. It was very festive. And of course there were several
options for New Year's Eve, the Challenger party or the Sovereign party.
We have one less activity this month, the January Chiller was cancelled. But the Geology
open house is still on, And I believe we are having a fiction workshop, also. Once I dig up
some notes from the last meeting (okay, I left them at work) I can be more detailed.
We had a bit of troubling news out of Kentucky, we heard that former member Ricky Bruckman
was in the hospital. But we were happy to hear that his tests came out negative.
That's all for now, take care.
judy
to blog more often. Last month there was the Cookie Exchange down in Challenger
country. Our meeting/holiday party was at Norm's. The spirit of Christmas was
apparent from a singing tree lurking in the corner, to a clock that payed a different
Christmas carol on each hour. It was very festive. And of course there were several
options for New Year's Eve, the Challenger party or the Sovereign party.
We have one less activity this month, the January Chiller was cancelled. But the Geology
open house is still on, And I believe we are having a fiction workshop, also. Once I dig up
some notes from the last meeting (okay, I left them at work) I can be more detailed.
We had a bit of troubling news out of Kentucky, we heard that former member Ricky Bruckman
was in the hospital. But we were happy to hear that his tests came out negative.
That's all for now, take care.
judy
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Just giving a quick reminder that the next meeting is
Sunday May 21st at 3pm at the Borders on rt 18. Hope
to see you all then.
judy
Sunday May 21st at 3pm at the Borders on rt 18. Hope
to see you all then.
judy