Shore Leave (US convention)/1995

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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. 
==1995: Shore Leave 17==
It was held July 7-9, 1995 at Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn.
The co-con chairs were Melissa James and Rosanna Kroll.
The guests of honor were Garrett Wang, Dwight Schultz, Mojo, Louise Kleba, Howard Weinstein, Bob Greenberger, Brad Ferguson, Carmen Carter, Tim DeHaas, A.C. Crispin, Michael Jan Friedman, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Steve Wilson, Joan Winston, Richard DeAcetis, Patti Papineau, Dr. Kirk Borne, Christian Ready, Patricia Vener-Saavedra, Warren Hack, Dr. Anne Kinney, and Mary Beth Wrenn.
Though originally listed in the program book, Bob Eggleton bowed out, and Allan Asherman took his place.
Laura Hayden was not listed in the program book but was listed in the later pocket guide.
From the program book, "Rabbit Tracks": 
Also from the program book, "Rabbit Tracks": 
From the pocket guide, info about a fan production: 
===1995: Programming=== 
From the program book: 
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From the program book: 
* Showcase: Con Skit: Mystery Trekkie Theater 3000 was NOT performed here.
* Showcase: Con Play: Starship Blvd. by Cheap Treks (see for more information on the con's skits in general)
* Panel: Gaming - How & Why ("an introduction to the world of gaming by those who love it best -- the Harford Adventure Society")
* Panel: Internet Info ("Learn about the Internet and the World-Wide Web from a professional Internet Consultant, Eric Richardson.")
* Panel: Convention Preview ("Get your questions answered and find out what you don't want to miss from the Shore Leave Committee!")
* Panel: Fanzines ("Discover the fan publications that have been called the "heart and soul of fandom" -- Sponsored by Orion Press.")
* Panel: Joan Winston & Jacqueline Lichtenberg ("Two of fandom's first and finest fans and authors.")
* Panel: Babylon 5 vs. Deep Space 9 ("This should be a lively debate. -- Mojo, Louise Kleba, Howie Wcinstein and Tim DeHaas.")
* Panel: Broken Trek ("Is Paramount ruining Star Trek? Is Voyager the new hope? -- Stephen Zeber, Don Pearl")
* Panel: Generations - The Movie ("What did you love, what did you hate? Can the STTNG cast carry on? -- Ann Crispin. Dennis Bailey. Cindy Geppi)
* Panel: Voyager ("Is this what we've been waiting for? -- Joan Winston, Allan Asherman")
* Panel: ST:DS9 ("Between Voyager and STING movies, has DS-9 been forgotten? What makes this show popular, unpopular? -- Michael Jan Friedman, Brad Ferguson.")
* Panel: Internet Meet 'n' Greet ("Net Surfers Shoot the Curl to Hunt Valley. Net surfers, novice and pro alike, will want to be in the Rendezvous Lounge adjacent to the lobby at 8:30pm. A get together is planned, complete with screen-name badges, to help put faces with the the anonymous surfers that share the Information Superhighway. So bring a friend, write your screen-name on a badge, and get ready to have a GREAT time!")
* Panel: The Future of Space Exploration, a Discussion ("What are we doing and where should we go from here? -- Dale Arnold, Stuart Hirsch, Jean Ayers.")
* Panel: Trek Online ("Discover and compare the Star Trek discussion groups on the nets. -- Members of USS Chesapeake, DS 495, Allyson Mann")
* Panel: Fanzine Readings ("Selected excerpts from "the best of the best" in fan fiction. -- Sponsored by Orion Press.")
* Panel: Welcome to Starfleet ("You've heard of it for years - now find out what it is and how you can join!")
* Panel: Bob Greenberger (" Up-to-the-6econd information about Star Trek and other SF movies, including trailers from the hottest films of the summer.")
* Panel: Doctors of Trek ("From McCoy to Zimmerman, who makes your temperature rise? -- Michael Jan Friedman, Brad Ferguson, Joan Winston.")
* Panel: Collecting Trek ("Explore the world of memorabilia and collectibles. -- Kett Kettering, Inge Heyer")
* Panel: Trek Talk ("The ultimate Trek panel, we'll discuss ANYTHING Trek! -- Russell Wooldridge, Mike Schilling, Marilyn Mann")
* Panel: Costuming ("How to exhibit your costume to best advantage.")
* Panel: Costuming for the Trek Generation
* Panel: Makeup, Prosthetics and Appliances
* Panel: Batman ("Everything about the caped crusader in movies, television and comics. -- Bob Greenberger")
* Panel: X-Files ("The little show that became a phenomenon. -- Joe Oorffner, Rosy Ianni")
* Panel: Sliders ("Now that it's getting a second chance, what do you hope to see changed? What should stay the same? -- Brad Ferguson. Dennis Bailey")
* Panel: The Prime Directive (" Does it really work? Has every captain had to violate it? -- Howie Weinstein, Steve Wilson")
* Panel: In Praise of Older Men ("A discussion of the mature men of Trek and why we love them! -- Brenda Shaffer. Betty Dain, Kathleen Speck"
* Panel: Pen Names ("The why and when of the professional pen name. -- Jacqueline Lichtenberg")
* Panel: Getting Started, Turning Pro ("The first steps to amateur and professional publication. -- Joan Winston , David Gardner.")
* Panel: Collaboration ("Just how do you share the writing of a book? And why? -- Bob Greenberger, Howie Weinstein, Michael Jan Friedman.")
* Panel: Respecting Trek (and Trekkers!) ("Is Trek receiving more respect than in the past? Do they understand that [[Get a Life (skit)|we DO have lives? -- Laura Hayden, Ann Crispin")
* Panel: Take Me To Your Leader ("Who is your favorite captain? Least favorite? Why? -- Carmen Carter, Allan Asherman, Ann Crispin, Dennis Bailey")
* Panel: Finding Your Mate in Fandom
* Panel: Medi-Trek ("Is the medicine you see in Star Trek accurate? Possible? Probable? -- Lana Parsons")
* Panel: Trek in Education ("Two teachers discuss how they have used Star Trek in the classroom. -- Patti Papineau, Paddie Patchan")
* Panel: Writing for & Producing Star Trek Comics -- Steve Wilson, Bob Greenberger, Michael Jan Friedman, Tim DeHaas 
* Panel: Whence Classic Trek ("Why is it so hard to find on t.v.? Is it still the first and the finest, or has time passed it by? -- Steve Wilson, Dennis Bailey")
* Panel: Broadcast Science Fiction ("Find out about and interact with a Science Fiction based Radio Show in the making. -- Russell Wooldridge, Tom Sommerville")
* Panel: the Romance of Science Fiction ("Romance/Time Travel/Sci-Fi author Laura Hayden discusses this fast-growing writing genre")
* Panel: Save Vedek Bareil ("The Friends of Vedek Bareil discuss the demise of this popular DS-9 character and the possibilities for his return. -- Gayle-Lynne Gordon, Stella Sutkiewicz")
* Panel: It's All Trek to Me ("Forget the Comparisons, this is a celebration of all Trek! -- Sponsored by S.T.A.N.C.A.R.")
* Presentation: Light Years ("The making of a fan-produced, sci-fi mini series for television. -- Tom Atkinson, Don Sakers")
* Workshop: Artist Gayle Freyman
* Workshop: Screenwriters ("This is the first time this workshop has been offered at Shore Leave. And it's all Howie's idea' We think it's about screenwriting but we DO know it is limited to 20 participants in order of pre-registration. And it's FREE." -- Howie Weinstein, Tim De Haas)
* Workshop: Beginning Writers ("This workshop covers the basics of creative writing, such as plot, setting, narration and theme, as well as finer composition points for fan and professional publication. It will consist of a two hour lecture, followed by an optional manuscript critique section. Manuscripts must be typed (1 2 pt. or larger), double-spaced, single-sided, and no longer than 25 pages. Any type of fiction except poetry is welcome. Manuscripts must be submitted no later than June 7, to Beginning Writers, C/O Shore Leave, P.O. Box 6809, Towson, MD 21285-6809. You may register for the lecture alone ($15), or for both sessions ($25). Registration is limited to 40 attendees for lecture only; a maximum of 20 manuscripts will be reviewed." -- Carmen Carter)
* Workshop: Intermediate Writers ("This is the first time this workshop has been offered at Shore Leave. To register, you must have completed a previous workshop conducted by Ann or Carmen, or have Ann's prior permission. The workshop will consist of the following: brief review of basics of writing; professional writing techniques; making your fiction saleable; a question and answer session; and an optional manuscript critique. All manuscripts must be typed, double- spaced, and single-sided. Manuscripts are limited to 7500 words for short stories and approximately 20 pages for novel's first chapter. Send a SASE with manuscripts, submitted no later than June 7, to Inter. Writers, Shore Leave PO Box. Costs are: lecture ($20), lecture and critique of 1-5 page writing sample ($25), lecture and full manuscript ($30). A maximum of 15 full manuscripts will be reviewed." -- A.C. Crispin)
* Workshop: Signing ("Learn the fundamentals of sign language for the deaf and hearing-impaired. -- Patti Papineau")
* Game: Trivia Contest ("Win more than glory, win a free membership to Farpoint '95! -- Emceed by Steve Wilson")
* Science Programming by Patricia Vener-Saavedra, Warren Hack, Christian Ready, and Dr. Anne Kinney
* Shore Leave Wrap-Up ("So, how did we do? Come tell us what you think worked, or didn't work, and how we can make it even better!")
* Masquerade Critique: ("A discussion of who won at Masquerade and why. -- Cindy Geppi, Dave Keefer")
* Music: Temple of Trek 
* Music: Bardic Circle ("filk in a non-concert format... a bardic or round-robin filk")
* Music: Boogie Knights
* Music: Musical Chairs 
*Music: Friday Night Filksing (Howard ("if he practices") Weinstein, Roberta Rogow, The Denebian Slime Devils, Greg Baker, Zembock and the Galactic Boogie Band, Future Dreams ([April Valentine] and Kathy Ackerson), Thomas Atkinson, Musical Chairs (if the train gets in on time),and Jenna Sinclair and J. S. Cavalcante.)
* Harford Adventure Society
* Art Show and Auction
* Stargazing
* Blood Drive
*Children's Workshop
===1995: Gallery of Ephemera and Samples from the Program Book===
 Image:sl17.jpg| badges from the 1995 con 
Image:shoreleave17flyer-1.jpg|from a flyer for the 1995 con
Image:shoreleave17flyer-2.jpg|from a flyer for the 1995 con, includes some costs
 
Image:cheaptreks1995flyer.jpg|the 1995 flyer or the Cheap Treks skit, "Sunset Blvd."
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-1.jpg|from the 1995 program book, appears to be the inside front cover, Girard W. Roundtree
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-2.jpg|from the 1995 program book
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-3.jpg|from the 1995 program book
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-4.jpg|from the 1995 program book
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-5.jpg|from the 1995 program book
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-6.jpg|from the 1995 program book
Image:shoreleave1995programbook-7.jpg|from the 1995 program book
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-1.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-2.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-6.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-7.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-3.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-4.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
Image:shoreleave1995pocketprogram-5.jpg|from the 1995 pocket program
===1995: Garrett Wang and the "Women of Star Trek"===
One of the guests of honors, Garrett Wang and some fervent K/Sers had a humorously wary encounter. 
===1995: Some Tricks and Manipulations at an Art Auction===
The art auction (the main one or a private K/S one?) was the scene of the usual high spirits, but also of some maneuvering, something that did not sit easy with at least one fan. 
===1995: General Con Reports===
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===1995: Con Reports by K/S Fans===
Note that most of the art auction reports, skits, 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. In fact, many K/S fans did not attend much of the official programming, but were there as part of a "con within a con."
 
 
 
 
 
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