Shore Leave (US convention)/2001

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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. 
==2001: Shore Leave 23==
It took place July 13-15, 2001 at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn.
 
The chair was Kett Kettering.
Lost badges which used to be $5 now cost $20!
Guests of honor: Nichelle Nichols, Bruce Boxleitner, Erin Gray, Jerry Doyle, Celeste Yarnall, Mary Kay Adams, France Nuyen, Paul Carr, Linda Harrison, Greg Cox, Ann C. Crispin, Peter David, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Tim DeHaas, Robert Greenberger, Michael Jan Friedman, Jeffrey Lang, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Marco Palmieri, Polly Luttrull and T.A. Chafin, Roberta Rogow, Lawrence Schoen, Howard Weinstein, Joan Winston, Sonia Hillios, Kirk Borne, Helen Hart, Massimo Stiavelli, Loretta McKibben, Al Schultz, Ray Villard, Thomas Woodward, Patti Papineau, Mojo, Tye Bourdony, Bill Fogarty, Boogie Knights, and Zenbock and the Galactic Boogie Band. 
From "Rabbit Tracks" by the chair, printed in the program book: 
From the program book, the autograph rules and policies: 
===2001: Programming===
The list below is very incomplete.
* Showcase: Con Skit: Episode MST-ed: TOS: “Plato’s Stepchildren” by Mystery Trekkie Theater (see for more information on the con's skits in general)
* Boogie Knights
* Workshop: American Sign Language by Patti Papineau and Debbie Clarke ("A free introduction to basic American Sign Language will be offered featuring video and live presentations.")
* Workshop: Art by Gayle Freyman ("There will be a free Art Workshop for beginning and advanced artists during the weekend. Let Gayle prove to you that anyone can draw!")
* Workshop: Screenwriting by Howard Weinstein and others ("Screenwriting Workshop 2001 will be an information free-for-all. Bring your questions and curiosity - and writers Howard Weinstein and his colleagues will help you find the answers. We'll cover whatever you want to know about and offer practical tips on any and all topics, including characters, plot structure, dialog, format - as well as the business of writing (and maybe selling!) for TV and movies. If you have a favorite scene in a favorite movie, bring your VHS tape and share it with the group for analysis and discussion. The more you participate, the more you'll get out of this year's workshop.... We will meet for two hours on Saturday and two hours on Sunday, with different material covered each day. So plan to attend as much of the four hours as you can. There is a $5 registration fee (to be donated to the convention charities).")
* Workshop: Writers by Ann C. Crispin ("During this year's workshop, Ann will discuss in her lecture, among other things, the new publishing venues that have recently opened up for new writers, including electronic and print-on-demand opportunities. The cost is $35 for the lecture, and an additional $5 for the critique. In order to obtain a critique you must attend the lecture, but you may attend the lecture without obtaining a critique. Please note that manuscripts should already be received for the critique.")
* Workshop: T'ai Chi by Erin Gray ("Erin Gray will demonstrate and teach the basic moves of this ancient art. She is an experienced teacher of T'ai Chi. Erin will guide students in breathing properly and in the flowing beginning movements of T'ai Chi for flexibility and strength. Please wear comfortable clothes. The cost is $10, by preregistration or at the door (depending on space availability).")
===2001: Gallery of Ephemera and Samples from the Program Book===
 
Image:shoreleave23programbook-1.jpg|from the 2001 program book
Image:shoreleave23programbook-2.jpg|from the 2001 program book
Image:shoreleave23programbook-3.jpg|from the 2001 program book
 
===2001: General Con Reports===
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===2000: 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, The K/S Press and Usenet (specifically alt.startrek.creative.erotica.moderated) did not happen in public venues, but instead at the annual K/S Press room parties and other places. 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."
 
==References==
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