Shore Leave (US convention)/1990

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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. 
==1990: Shore Leave 12==
It was held July 13-15, 1990.
The con chair was Cathy Dougherty.
The guests were James Doohan, Michael G. Westmore, Suzie Plakson, Colm Meaney, Howard Weinstein, Bob Greenberger, Brad Ferguson, Ann Crispin, Jeanne Dillard, Ken Isbell, Lillian Kosloski, Jeffrey Mills, and Arne Starr. 
From the program book's introduction by the con chair, "Rabbit Tracks": 
===1990: Programming===
* Panel: The Dreaded 4 o'Clock Panel and Game Show ("So-o much fun it's beginning at 3 o'clock! An overview of the panels and guests at SLXII. Also, a written trivia quiz, with prizes for the most trivial answers.")
* Panel: How to Mug the Guest Star - Without Leaving Bruises ("Convention Etiquette. Why we shouldn't do some of the things we do at conventions.")
* Panel: So Let It Be Written - So Let It Be Done ("Fanzines: the good, the bad, and the "/".")
* Panel: Mundane Anonymous ("What it's like to be a Trekker in a relationship With a Mundane.")
* Panel: Captains Outrageous - Prime Rib vs. The Prime Directive ("How Kirk's style of command differs from Picard's.")
* Panel: My Name is Francisco - I Carry a Badge ("Dum, de dum, dum, dum. The appeal of Alien Nation. Was it the Dragnet of the 80's?")
* Panel: Boot Me Up, Scotty ("Everything you always wanted to know about computer networks and bulletin boards from folks who are on some of them.")
* Panel: Beam Me Up, Scotty ("Deus ex Machina -- the Transporter as God. Getting old? Beam up and become young again. Sick? Beam. up and get well.")
* Panel: Writer's Panels - Ann Crispin, Jeanne Dillard, Brad Ferguson, Bob Greenberger, Howie Weinstein ("A chance to meet some of the authors attending Shore Leave and find out what it's like to be a writer.")
*Panel: Comics with Bob Pincha, Bob Greenberger, Arne Starr ("Meet some of the folks from DC comics and learn what it's like to earn a living working on comic books.")
* Panel: All Sweetness and Light ("Is Roddenberry right? Will there be no conflict in the 24th century?")
* Panel: An Apple a Day ("McCoy, Crusher, & Pulaski: How different are the Doctors?")
* Panel: The Omega Glory -- What is "Real Trek"? ("Why it's so hard to write for the comics, novels, etc.")
* Panel: There Be Dragons Here! ("Anne McCaffrey's Pern universe.")
* Panels: StarFleet: Newsletter Writing
* Panel: Econo-Con or Dial 1(800) C-H-E-A-P-I-E ("How to attend a convention with very little expenditure, by folks who have.")
* Panel: Data Entry - Sex in Aired Trek ("Is there any? Where was I that I missed it? (This will not be a forum for K/S. It will deal strictly with sex as shown [?] in the Classic ST, TNG, and the movies.)")
* Panel: Dad, Can We Borrow the Keys to the Starship? ("In what ways has fandom changed as fans have matured?")
* Panel: Dat Che'tilIngan Net bu bej ("It's a Klingon World. What is it about the Klingons that appeals to so many fans?")
* Panel: For a Small Love Offering ("Fans and Charities. Whether it's a blood drive, auction, or offering; fans give, generously. Why? What do they get out of it?")
* Panel: Love is Like a Red, Red Rose (focus is Beauty and the Beast (TV))
* Panel: Fully Functional or Fully Foolish? ("Data has been activated and living among humans for 28 years, should he be as naive as he is portrayed?")
* Panel: Down the Rabbit Hole. The Future of Shore Leave ("What do you like about Shore Leave? What don't you like? What would you like to see added. Come meet the new Con Chairman and air your views and feelings on these and any other topics you want to discuss regarding Shore Leave.")
* Panel: Pinocchio Lives! ("Androids: Past, Present and Future.")
* Panel: The Choice of the Trek Generation ("Fan Cons vs Pro Cons. Why there is such a difference between the two.")
* Workshops: Costume Design, Presentation in Costume Gala, Posing in Costume
* Children's Programming: Grandpa and His Puppet Show/Space Music Activity, Space Food Cooking Demonstration, Arts & Crafts, NASM Video - Toys in Space
* Presentation (possibly with video): Realizing Star Trek's Future: Trekkers in the Vanguard - Jeffrey Mills
* Presentation (possibly with video): Star Trek & and the Environment - Jeffrey Mills
* Video: The Cultural Relevance of Star Trek - Jeffrey Mills ("Using videotape highlights of both Classic and The Next Generation Star Trek, Jeffrey shows how the two series relate to today's social, historical, moral and political climate. Jeff has been teaching a college-level course on this subject since 1965.")
* Presentation: Ken Isbell ("Ken Isbell is a Museum Technician with the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum; his duties include caring for the Star Trek Collection and being liaison between NASM and Paramount Pictures. He brings slides of various science-fiction and Star Trek props from the Museum's collection. He also should have some good gossip from Paramount to share with us.")
* Presentation: The History and Development of the Space Suit ("Lillian Kozloski is back for her third year at Shore Leave. She is a Museum Specialist at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. She cares for the Museum's collection of space pressure suits, and she brings a large array of 'touchable' items with her to share with her audience. Ms. Kozloski will be presenting a slide show and lecture on "The History and Development of the Space Suit"." 
* Sunday Showcase (Wes Scrimger was in charge), the con play was "The Adventures of Bolt Upright, Shamus" (also known as "Bolt Upright: Space Shamus") by Lance Woods and Cheap Treks (see for more information on the con's skits in general)
* StarFleet (promotional/informational gathering, also it was the 2nd Annual Eastern Regional StarFleet Conferance)
* Starfleet: Video Contest
* Music: filksing, Boogie Knights, The Denebian Slime Devils
* Temple of Trek ("Join with us as we raise our voices in an attempt to sing the glories of Trek (Demon of Ten Forward, come out!!) with the Choir of the Robes of Many Colors. Then listen to the Word of Gene as read by the Reverend Dr. Trekwell. Services are always fun and we invite you to refresh your Trekker spirit at the Revival -- Praise Trek! Now in our sixth year, we not only have fun at services, but raise money for charities. There will be a special Children's Service included as part of the regular Temple service.")
* The Annie, Katie, and Robbie Show
===1990: Gallery of Ephemera and Samples from the Program Book===
Image:sl12.jpg| a badge for the Costume Call, 1990
Image:shoreleave12-6.jpg|from the 1990 program book, con staff
Image:shoreleave12-5.jpg|from the 1990 program book, some guest bios
Image:shoreleave12-8.jpg|from the 1990 program book, some guest bios
Image:shoreleave12-7.jpg|from the 1990 program book, rules
Image:shoreleave12-10.jpg|from the 1990 program book, info on costumes
Image:shoreleave12-11.jpg|from the 1990 program book, info on costumes
Image:shoreleave12-9.jpg|from the 1990 program book, panel descriptions
Image:shoreleave12-1.jpg|schedule for 1990
Image:shoreleave12-2.jpg|schedule for 1990
Image:shoreleave12-3.jpg|schedule for 1990
Image:shoreleave12-4.jpg|schedule for 1990
===1990: Con Reports===
==References==
Category:1990 Conventions
Category:Star Trek Conventions
Category:Multimedia Conventions