Shore Leave (US convention)/1994

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Shore Leave is an annual fan-run convention that takes place in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 
 
It was founded by the Star Trek Association of Towson which continues to run it. The first convention took place in 1979; the con was still running as of 2025.
The con's focus was initially on Star Trek, but it has since broadened to include other science fiction media. 
==1994: Shore Leave 16==
It was held July 7-9, 1995. 
There are several con reports in Come Together #8.
The con chairs were Rosanna Kroll and Melissa James.
Guests were Peter David, Bob Greenberger, Mojo, Howard Weinstein, Girard W. Roundtree, Terry Farrell, Tony Todd, Dennis "Danger" Madalone, Brad Ferguson, Tim DeHaas, Mojo, Perygrynne, Carmen Carter, Michael Jan Friedman, Tony Todd (K'um), Joan Winston, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Marc Okrand, Richard DeAcetis, Dr. Kirk Borne, Christian Ready, and Dr. Ray Villard.
 
From "Rabbit Tracks" by the con chairs: 
===1994: Programming===
* STAT Promo Tape - a tape of highlights from past Shore Leaves.
* Convention Preview - The up-to-the-minute scoop on what you can't miss at this year's convention.
* Project Trek Rec Deck - sponsored by Project Trek Rec Deck, Inc. Learn about this exciting fan project, Big E Con, and how you can be a part of it all!
* Fanzines - sponsored by Orion Press What are fanzines? Who writes them? Who reads them?
* Computer Bulletin Boards - Peter David, Arne Starr, Rich Kolker. Which are the best? The worst? What do they offer and why is it so much fun?
* Babylon 5 - Arne Starr, Tim DeHaas
* Next Gen vs. DS9 - Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman 
* Star Trek: Voyager: Will It Fly? -- David Lomazoff
* NASA: Future Plans - Chris Dullnig, Dick Preston A blueprint for the 21st Century, including rare video footage of the DCX rocket.
* NASA Needs You! - Chris Dullnig, Dick Preston How you can support NASA - career and volunteer opportunities.
* Paramount vs. Fandom - Kathleen Kettering. Why is Paramount putting the squeeze on fan activities? Will fandom die a "death by trademark?"
* Fanzine Readings - sponsored by Orion Press Selected excerpts from "the best of the best" - a great intro to fanzines!
* War Council - Drama, Intrigue - Will the Klingon Empire join in the war against the Cardassians? Is this really a kinder, gentler Klingon Empire?
* Stress Trek II - Lana Parsons, M.S., ANP-C. A professional stress management seminar using Star Trek. imagery. A guided imagery experience will be included for relaxation.
* Psychic Phenomena - Mary Beth Wrenn
* Roddenberry's Dream - Dick Preston Can we learn to be good to one another? Ourselves?
* after Masquerade Trek Talk - Joan Winston, Marilyn Mann, David Lomazoff. Is Vulcan logic logical? Is Data a true lifeform? Who was the best captain? A fan forum on everything you ever wanted to discuss about Trek.
* Gravitation - Patricia Vener-Saavedra
* Hubble Space Telescope - Ray Villard. News from the Hubble and a special preview of the comet-Jupiter collision.
* Astronomy Surprise - Laura Danly. If we told you, it wouldn't be a surprise!!
* Wormholes - Christian Ready. A theoretical trip through a wormhole.
* Star Cluster - Patricia Vener-Saavedra 
* Costuming Seminar - Sponsored by the Greater Columbia Fantasy Costumers, Inc.
* Costume Auction - Your opportunity to own that costume or accessory that you've only dreamed of having.
* Costuming: Presenation
* Costuming: Makeup
* Costuming: Econo-Costuming
* You Are What You Wear - Presenting your character to the world.
* From Sheet to Stage - Wearing the right makeup look 1:00 p.m. Costuming on the Cheap - Londo Massey, Betsy Marks, Faith Baker, Carol Salemi.
* Time Travel in Star Trek - Michael Jan Friedman, Tim DeHaas, Arne Starr, Peter David. A discussion of the time travel device within the various incarnations of Star Trek.
* Light Years - Tom Atkinson, Don Sakers - The making of a fan-produced, sci-fi mini-series for television. 
* Children's Programming - If you are between the ages of 5 and 11, join us as we celebrate "Picard Day"!
* Trek Rec Deck Auction - Your last chance for one-of-a-kind collectibles!
* Science Fiction In Syndication- Arne Starr, David Lomazoff, Michael Schilling. There;s more to watch than ever before. Is it worth it?
* UFOs - Mary Beth Wrenn - Is anybody out there? Have they found us? Latest breaking information on "greys" and other sightings.
* Computers in Science Fiction - Terry Cox. A discussion of how computers have been used in and portrayed by science fiction.
* Future of the Space Station - Dick Preston. Is Russia our first, best hope?
* Star Trek: The Next Generation - The final episode, or What the heck was THAT!?!?! Michael Jan Friedman, Tim DeHaas, Carmen Carter
* Stellar Jets - Patricia Vener-Saavedra
* Astronomy From Space - Kirk Borne. How space-based astronomy works. Also, quasars, black holes, etc.
* FTL Theory - Christian Ready
* Demystifying Computers - Mark Harju. A brief history of the computer and mysteries of the hard drive made easy.
* Shore Leave - Where does it go from here? Okay, let us have it! What would you like to see more of? Less of? And where?
* SF in Syndication
* The Bob and Howie Show
* Showcase: Con Play: "Beach Planet Romeos" by Cheap Treks (see for more information on the con's skits in general)
* Showcase: Con Skit: Shore Leave Adventures - A Star Fleet officer on shore leave with Klingon shipmates. What could possibly go wrong?
* Showcase: Con Skit: "Saturday Nite Live: Trek & Satan" sketches
* Workshop: Combat with Dennis Madalone
* Workshop: Comics with Greenberger, Pinaha, Starr, Weinstein and Wilson
* Workshop: Writing with Carmen Carter
* Workshop: Art with Girard Roundtree
* Temple of Trek
* Con Skit: "Beach Planet Romeos" by Cheap Treks
* Con Skit: Episode MST-ed: TOS: “Shore Leave” by Mystery Trekkie Theater 
* On the Mark
* Boogie Knights
* Mojo
* Perygrynne
* Klingon Prison
* It's All Trek to Me, sponsored by STANCR ("They love it all, and they'll tell you why!")
* blood drive
* art show
===1994: Gallery of Ephemera and Samples from the Program Book===
 
Image:shoreleave16advanceflyer.jpg|an advance flyer for 1994 con, this one printed in the previous year's program book
Image:shoreleave16programbook-1.jpg|from the 1994 program book, convention staff
Image:shoreleave16programbook-2.jpg|from the 1994 program book
Image:shoreleave16programbook-3.jpg|from the 1994 program book
Image:shoreleave16programbook-4.jpg|from the 1994 program book
Image:shoreleave16programbook-5.jpg|from the 1994 program book, skit cast
Image:shoreleave16programbook-6.jpg|from the 1994 program book, dealers
Image:shoreleaveprogram-1.jpg|from the 1994 pocket program
Image:shoreleaveprogram-2.jpg|from the 1994 pocket program
Image:shoreleaveprogram-3.jpg|from the 1994 pocket program
===1994: General Con Reports===
===1994: Con Reports by K/S Fans===
Note that most of the art auction reports, art show, and discussions described by K/S fans in the letterzine, Come Together did not happen in public venues, but instead at the annual room parties. Many K/S fans did not attend much of the official programming, but were there as part of a "con within a con."
 
 
 
 
==References==
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