TREKisM (newsletter)

TREKisM is a quarterly newsletter of the Star Trek Special Interest Group, Mensa: TREKisM. It was edited by Vel Jaeger. There are sixty-eight issues, some of whose content was compiled in TREKisM at Length. Each issue is 32 pages of Trek-related news, articles, reviews of professional and fan fiction, art, poetry, short stories, puzzles, trivia, conventions, and reader commentary. 
Excerpts from the newsletter are quoted on Fanlore with the publisher's permission. Art is also included with the publisher's permission.
==Issue 1==
TREKisM 1 was published in September 1978 and contains 10 pages. 
* the editor writes: 
* this issue contains a short article, and an invitation for more info, from a Sherlock Holmes SIG (Mycroft's Isolated Companions) that speculates that:
* this issue has a poem called "Vulcan's Nightmare" by Ellen Hulley
* this issue has a short short by Barba Parcells
* this issue has some trivia, a wordfind, a bibliography of Trek pro materials
==Issue 2==
TREKisM 2 was published in December 1978 and contains 8 pages. 
* the editor apologizes for the lateness of this issue, she also says as of now there are eight subscribers
* the challenge of self-identification and labels: 
* there is some news on the movie
* there is a quote from APOTA #68 (11/1978) in which George Takai says that the "new Enterprise sonic shower sprays on underwear," then a subsequent shower will dissolve it, recycle the fibers and spray it on again
* this issue has a short short by Rosemarie Eierman called "Mine Can Be No Worse Than Someone Elses"
* this issue has a poem called "One Shadow" by Ellen Hulley
* there is a puzzle and some trivia
* the subscribers at this point are Rosemarie, Lynn, Diana, LeVena, Stephen, Barb, Janis, Karen, and Don
==Issue 3==
TREKisM 3 was published in January 1979 and contains 8 pages. 
* regarding how to refer to themselves, the term STrekfan
* a fan, Rosemarie, writes a short bit on [how] Star Trek may have presented a view of the future, but it was done with the pressures of time and budget and the rigidness of television format
* two fans write in about their favorite episodes
* there is a poem, "Christine's Sorrow," by Ellen Hulley, another poem, "Freedom's Child," is uncredited
* the editor asks, and answers a questions: 
* the editor asks, and answers a second question: 
* getting the word out: 
* this issue has reviews on three prozines: 
==Issue 4==
TREKisM 4 was published in March 1979 and contains 8 pages. 
* the first page is a humorous quiz, "Just How Fanatic a Fanatic Are You?"
* "Is There in Truth No News" is news of the movie
* "Insufficient Data" is a humorous column by Rosemarie Eierman about some of the inconsistencies in the show
* "That Dark Side of Paradise" is a description of a piece by Susan Sackett printed in Starlog #20 about being a fan, non-union extra on the set of the movie: 250 fans showed up, 125 were chosen of which some were Susan Sackett, Bjo Trimble, David Gerrold, and Louise Stange, the scene takes place on the large rec deck and the acting task consisted of reaction to three Klingon ships being destroyed by an alien invader
* poetry by Ellen Hulley, "Scotty's Lady," "Eternal Ensign," "Rising Tiger"
* there is a bit about the costumes in the new movie, some trivia, some fans say what their favorite character of "the big 8" are (popular: Spock and Chekov)
==Issue 5==
TREKisM 5 was published in April 1979 and contains 8 pages. 
* the editor has a new typewriter!
* Rosemarie Eierman contributes the column "Insufficient Data!!!"
* as of this issue, there are 22 subscribers
* fiction, "A Fly in the Ointment" by Barb Parcells
* there is a review of The Star Trek Concordance, see that page 
* there is a trivia quiz, as well as answers to the one in issue #4
* from the editorial, a new zine!: 
==Issue 6==
TREKisM 6 was published in May 1979 and contains 8 pages. 
* this issue has the regular column, "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman, in which she bemoans the amount of time it takes to communicate: 
* the editor is wondering if a format change is in order: 
* poem, "Ode to a Mass-Produced Klingon" by Barb Parcells
* fiction, "From the Diary of Chai Williams" by Barb Parcells
* some new club members are welcomed
* there is some trivia
* fans write of their favorite/least favorite episodes and their favorite character
==Issue 7==
TREKisM 7 was published in June/July 1979 and contains 8 pages.
* fan's letters comment on the lack of toilets and showers on the Enterprise, the Christian elements of the show, favorite episodes and characters... 
* fiction, "Not the Way to Go" by David Buxbaum
* there is a con report for Neostar (April 22, 1979), see that page
* limerick by Jim Moon, "The Expanding Universe or Till Swell Furs Over"
* there is a trivia quiz
* the column, "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman opens with this quote, one which does its part in summing up this column's thrust: 
==Issue 8==
TREKisM 8 was published in September 1979 and contains 17 pages. 
* from the editor: 
* a fan explains: 
* there are now 36 subscribers
* this issue has the regular column, "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* there is a trivia quiz
* poem, "Scales of Infinity" by Vel Jaeger
* fiction, "Journey to Talos IV" by Karen C. Hunter
* news of the movie
* letters from fans
* a fan describes "An Evening with William Shatner" at the University of Texas at Austin, which while the fan said that Shatner had the audience in the palm of his mind, also sounds a bit... awkward
==Issue 9==
TREKisM 9 was published in Oct/Nov 1979 and contains 16 pages. Illos and cartoons by LaVena Kay Kidd and Henry Roll. 
* the editor talks of the excitement just before the new movie comes out, of selling TREKisM at Length #1 at SciCon #1 (1979/1985), and of her 2nd place win in the costume contest dressed as the Romulan Commander
* there is a review of "The Sixth Year" and "The Weight" (the latter isn't actually published in full until 1988), see those pages
* this issue contains the regular column "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* poem, "Eagle" by Barb Parcells, "The Gifting" by Vel Jaeger
* fiction, "Lights Out" by David E. Buxbaum
* trivia quiz
* LaVena Kay Kidd offers to create illos of SIG members for print in this newsletter, they need to send her a photo with their address on the back
* "Love and War Among the Vulcans" by Karen Hunter, anthropologist, Chairman, Margaret Mead Division of Anthropological Studies, Federation University at Antares
* a marketing revelation: 
* a fanzine lending library is in the works: 
==Issue 10==
TREKisM 10 was published in Jan/Feb 1980 and contains 17 pages. The illos are by LaVena Kay Kidd.
* the editor has some uplifting words for the new decade: 
* there is a list of magazines and newspapers (with short summaries) of comments about the new movie
* this issue has the regular column, "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* there is [an] overview of Antithesis, see that page
* there is a review of Sahaj Collected, see that page
* fiction, "The Sounds of Muzak" by David E. Buxbaum
* poem, "Awakening to a Daydream" by Vel Jaeger
* "article called "Command Psychology, course 753, Case Studies Booklet #5, Lecture #27: Admiral James Tiberius Kirk" is about Kirk as explained to Starfleet students
* fan letters concentrate on comments regarding the movie
* a trivia quiz
==Issue 11==
TREKisM 11 was published in Mar/Apr 1980 and contains 17 pages. 
* the editor comments on the new movie: 
* "On Deck with Tapes, A New Service for SIG Members" by Lou R. Goodman describes it as such: 
* there is a review of R & R #11, see that page
* there is a Klingon trivia quiz
* fiction, "A Message of the Letter Log" by Karen Hunter, "A Most Logical Misunderstanding" by Peter Scott
* article, "You Don't Just Open the Doors" by Rosemarie Eierman, about theaters, marketing and the movie
* the regular column, "Insufficient Data!!!' by Rosemarie Eierman
* letters from fans
==Issue 12==
TREKisM 12 was published in May/June 1980 and contains 16 pages. Illos are by LaVena Kay Kidd.
* "George Takei, Informally" by Rosemarie Eierman is a summary of a talk given by Takei
* there is a review of Naked Times #3 (1979), see that page
* there is a review of Interstat, see that page
* there is a con report for Stellar Con V by Amy (March 23-24, Greensboro, NC)
* there is a con report for Florida Space Festival by Vel Jaeger (March 23-24, Tampa)
* fiction, "Ship Security: Sulu Style" by Michael Koenigsberg
* poem, "The People" by Amy J. Saenz
* the regular column by Rosemarie Eierman, "Insufficient Data!!!'
==Issue 13==
TREKisM 13 was published in July/August 1980 and contains 16 pages. It contains illos by LaVena Kay Kidd.
* the editor apologizes for the lateness of this issue, and thanks other fans for coming to the rescue: 
* "The Audio Scene" by Lou R. Goodman, takes a look at Star Trek on LPs: 
* the editor writes: "You'll note an unusual amount of poetry in this issue. We planned it that way to show that we do have some class."
* there is a review of One Way Mirror, see that page
* there is a review of "The Neo-Fan's Guide to Science Fiction Fandom," and "Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine Manuscript Format and Story Needs" 
* poems, "Epitaph to Norman" by V.L. Thorn, "What's a Rhaandarite?" by Vel Jaeger, "Mye Ri Ka" by Cathie Whitehead, "Reincarnation" by Jacki Gasiorek, "I am Not T'Pring" by Amy J. Saenz, "XVIII" by Amy D. White
* an article written in a scholarly manner: "Klingon Ethnological Studies: Cultural Anthropology, a Report from Agri at Aquarius"
* this issue has the regular column by Rosemarie Eierman, "Insufficient Data!!!'
==Issue 14==
TREKisM 14 was published in Sept/Oct 1980 and contains 19 pages. 
* the editor writes of the possibility of no more Star Trek movies, and she suggests that perhaps it's time for another letter campaign
* Johanna Cantor provides notes of the Roddenberry Phone Call that took place August 1, 1980 at Augustrek -- they are printed in transcript-form
* there is a trivia quiz, as well as the regular column by Rosemarie Eierman called "Insufficient Data"
* fiction, "The Halloween Incident" by V.L. Thorn, "Voices" by LaVena Kay Kidd
* poem, "The Visit" by V.L. Thorn
* a fan named Debbie writes a con report for Southern Con, see that page
* a fan named Catherine writes a con report for the Star Trek America Con which took place in New York City over the Labor Day Weekend in 1979: 
==Issue 15==
TREKisM 15 was published in Nov/Dec 1980 and contains 16 pages.
* a review of Enterprise Incidents (US Star Trek: TOS zine)|Enterprise Incidents #8 (1980), see that page
* a review of Masquerade: The Magazine of Science Fiction Costuming, see that page
* a reminder of FebCon and of the William Shatner Weekend (the latter rescheduled for July 10-12 at the new LA Airport Hotel)
* fiction, "The Christmas Incident" by V.L. Thorn, and "With Stronger Life" (an excerpt of a story in Saurian Brandy Digest by Rose Eierman and Karen Hunter
* includes a trivia test, the column "Insufficient Data" by Rosemarie Eierman
* a poem, "Koloth the Red Nose Klingon," an untitled poem by Amy D. White
* LaVena Kay Kidd includes a con report for Star TreKon, held the end of July 1980
* a fan, Peter Scott, includes an article called "A Vegetarian Viewpoint" ("There is one subject of importance never broached on the Enterprise, which would expect to be crucial. Do they eat real meat or not?")
* there are several letters from fans, including one which details of why she doesn't like David Gerrold's pro book "The Galactic Whirlpool"
==Issue 16==
TREKisM 16 was published in Jan/Feb 1981 and contains 16 pages.
* news about the next movie
* a review of the pro book, "Science Fiction Writer's Workshop" by Barry B. Longyear
* a review of Obsc'zine #4 (11/1980), see that page
* "What's in a Name, A Vulcan by Any Other Name Would Smell" by Moira Washburn, fiction
* this issue has part two of the con report by LaVena Kay Kidd on the July '80 Kansas City con
* the regular feature, "Insufficient Data" by Rosemarie Eierman, appears in this issue
* a review of Dagger of the Mind, see that page
* "Logic and the Vulcan Mythos" by Karen C. Hunter is a scholarly article "written by Dr. M'Benga" 
* there is an article that mentions that "those with VCRs" could procure ST:TMP, as well as reviews and discusses Star Trek stories on recorded albums
* "She Stayed Out" is by Robert S. Sayes; it is his account of trying to convince the actress Joanne Linville (who portrayed the Romulan Commander) to come to a con in Tallahassee, Florida in winter of 1977 (While the name is not mentioned, this was TerraCon) -- "considering the outcome of the con I was glad she had not participated." Later that year, Sayes got a letter from Linville, and after some further communication got her permission to start a fan club for her. Then, Linville changed her mind: 
==Issue 17==
TREKisM 17 was published in March/April 1981 and contains 16 pages. 
* from the editorial: 
* this issue has two full-page illos/cartoons by LeVena Kay Kidd
* there is the column "Insufficient Data!!" by Rosemarie Eierman (part two of the column in the previous issue)
* fiction, "The Bare Facts" by Karen Hunter (in letter form)
* fiction, "Delayed Interlude" by Ginger Lee
* poem, "Tiber Church" by Barb Purcells, "Images Diminished" by V.L. Thorn, "Shield of Glass" by Vel Jaeger
* Kirk-centric trivia quiz
* there is a review of Masiform D #11, see that page
* there is a review of Clipper Trade Ship #31, see that page
* there is a review of Protocols, see that page
==Issue 18==
TREKisM 18 was published in May/June 1981 and contains 16 pages. 
* the editorial is all about the progress of the upcoming movie 
* the editor has a long report about meeting Gene Roddenberry at the University of Florida (Gainesville) on one of his college tour talks (April 9, 1981)
* there is an installment of the column "Insufficient Data!!" by Rosemarie Eierman (some topics: what if McCoy hadn't come back to the Enterprise after the five year mission, what would Chapel's role be, why didn't Uhura ever get to sit in the captain's chair, why were there no Chinese people on the Enterprise, why were most of the crew human?)
* fiction, "Meditations... from the Notebooks of Dr. McCoy" by Mike Koenigsberg, "Another History Lesson" by Steve Smythe
* there is a review of Kraith Collected #6 (1980), see that page
* there is a review of Nome #4 (01/81), see that page
* poem, "McCoy" by V.L. Thorn, "Physician" by Vel Jaeger
* there are some quotes from Deforest Kelley made February 10-12, 1981 at a con in New York City at the Statler Hotel
* there is an announcement about the first TrekStar Awards
* this issue has an article by a fan named Vivian called "The Fallacies of K/S" -- an excerpt: 
==Issue 19==
TREKisM 19 was published in July/August 1981 and contains 16 pages.
* from the editorial, regarding remarks by Harve Bennett at the William Shatner Weekend July 10-12, 1981 in Los Angeles: 
 
* article, "Changes in the Technology of Star Trek" by Tim Farley, an excerpt: 
* filks, "If Gilbert & Sullivan Had Written Star Trek as a Space Operetta... " a series by David E. Buxbaum 
* "Insufficient Data!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* a review of Captives, see that page
* a review of Precessional, see that page
* a review of "Forum", see that page
* a review of the newsletter/fanzine of the Barnard-Columbia Science Fiction Society, called "CUSFuSsing"
==Issue 20==
TREKisM 20 was published in Sept/Oct 1981 and contains 16 pages.
* the editor writes that "our very own LaVena Kay Kidd has just won her third Editor's Award in a row for her work in "Sunflower Seeds," the Kansas Local Group newsletter. I wonder how many members are aware that none of LaVena's work for TREKisM has ever been considered for recognition because SIG newsletters are not eligible for consideration in the Editors' Awards." Vel writes that none of the work by others is eligible and that if members have an issue with this, to write the new SIG officer.
* the editor apologizes for the condition of the copies of issue #19 that arrived in mailboxes resembling an " unsuccessful origami project"; it's a postal service problem
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* "With Apologies to Edgar..." by Wanda Butts (poem)
* "My First Officer," poem by V.L. Thorn
* some "Cryptic Limericks" 
* a description of Universal Translator #10 Jul/Aug/1981
* a review of Gateway #1 2/1981, see that page
* a comment about "Stylus", describing it and asking fans to contribute to keep it afloat
* a con report for Stellarcon #6
* a fan says K/S is illogical as homosexuality from a Vulcan's point of view is illogical as it doesn't result in children, and another fan writes "Looking back on the episodes, I can think of several times the crew verbally and /or physically showed affection for one another. So, instead of a menage a trois, how about an orgy instead? At least Paramount might make me happy with a porno movie..."
==Issue 21==
TREKisM 21 was published in Nov/Dec 1981 and contains 20 pages. 
* there is much news about the proposed second ST movie to be released the following summer, working title "Star Trek: The Genesis Project"
* "Sudsy Week" by LaVena Kay Kidd is a report of Star Trek actors appearing on recent soap operas
* letters from fans
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* poem, "Holiday Hereditas" by V.L. Thorn
* trivia by Steve Robiner
* a review of Trek Continuum #2 12/1980, see that page
* a review of Fermata 7/1981, see that page
* a very short run-down of Trexindex 
* comments on TREKisM at Length #2 1981, see that page
* a fan in the UK reports on William Shatner's September 23, 1981 visit to the Griffith Observatory while filming a show called "Fridays" ("a series of comedy sketches somewhat on the order of "Saturday Night Live.") -- "You know something -- he looked just like he does on television! Same size and everything. Even appeared to be normal. He must be special."
* reprinted from The Center Seat, 8/1981, comments by Harve Bennett: 
==Issue 22==
TREKisM 22 was published in Jan/Feb 1982 and contains 16 pages. 
* the editorial is all about the second ST movie, now with a working title of "The Undiscovered Country"
* the editor is looking for someone to index the 1981 issues of TREKisM, listing author, title, subject, poetry, and art
* there is a con report for August Party 1981, Washington D.C., see that page
* there is a con report for "TricitiCon"
* a review of Saurian Brandy Digest #29 05/1981, see that page
* a review of Spin Dizzie #5 02/1981, see that page
* a report of the mini-con Star Trek Saturday, see that page
* "Ode to a Tribble," poem by Joan Bauman
* "For Scotty," poem by Cathie Whitehead
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* a fan with an idea: 
* a bit of IDIC: 
* a male fan wants to know: 
==Issue 23==
TREKisM 23 was published in March/April 1982 and contains 16 pages. 
* the editor says that the filming is complete on the new movie, and that its title isn't "The Undiscovered Country": "Spock fans should feel a bit of relief at that, especially if they've found the connection between that title and Hamlet's soliloquy, "... but that the dread of something after death, the undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveller returns...""
* the editor writes: 
* a computer! 
* "Star Wars: The Motion Picture... Strikes Back" by Steve Mendenhall is a long article speculating on how one could combine Star Trek and Star Wars and make them both work within canon
* there is a blurb for Bloom'Con
* "Tribbliography" by Ginny Thorn takes a humorous twist on some classic novel titles
* "Belaboring an Issue", fiction by Peter Scott, a satire about Starfleet and the Enterprise having strong unions and what that would do to the workflow
* trivia by Steve Robiner
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* poem, "Deja Vu" by Joan Panadaker
* a review for Trek Adventure (a very early Star Trek computer game), see that page
* a review for Spin Dizzie #4 (1980), see that page
==Issue 24==
TREKisM 24 was published in May/June 1982 and contains 20 pages.
* an update on Kirk, see that page
* there is a reprint of the March 1982 Open Letter by Teri Meyer that was originally printed in Interstat -- the subject: Leonard Nimoy, the death of Spock in the second movie, blaming rather than crediting fans, "passing the buck" and hypocrisies/politics, Fan Service, Bjo Trimble's references to Star Trek fans as "dippies", see "Open Letter to Fandom by Teri Meyer Regarding Spock's Movie Death"
* trivia by Steve Robiner
* "Deus ex Machina," fiction by Emily C. Ross
* a review of the pro book,The Promethean Design
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman
* there is much decision regarding whether Mensa should be highlighted or downplayed in this zine
==Issue 25==
TREKisM 25 was published in July/Aug 1982 and contains 32 pages.
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman, topic was the recent movie
* Trivia by Steve Robiner
* a review of "Transition", see that page
* a review of "Tales of Feldman", see that page
* "Trek Omen," poem by Ginny Thorn
* a fan comments on whether non-Mensans and Mensans should be identified by an asterisk by their names: 
* many, many letters about the movie, some samples: 
==Issue 26==
TREKisM 26 was published in Sept/Oct 1982 and contains 32 pages. It is the fifth-anniversary issue. 
* some stats: in September 1977, there were 7 subscribers; as of this issue there are 143, in five years, the SIG income was $2,487.85 with expenditures of $2,172, the editor has handled nearly 5000 pieces of mail 
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman, suggestions for the next movie, comments about Kirk's glasses
* "Intelligence Quota", fiction by Moria Washburn
* a review of The Honorable Sacrifice, see that page
* a review of Fesarius #5 (1982), see that page
* a review of Sol Plus #8 (3/1981), see that page
* a review of Organia, see that page
* a comment on the Star Trek Mail Association, see that page
* "Solitaire," poem by V.L. Thorn
* some reviews of pro books
* there is a reprint of a letter from Harve Bennett thanking TREKisM's editor for the recent issue of TREKisM: 
* there are many letters from fans about the new movie: 
* another comment on the movie: 
==Issue 27==
TREKisM 27 was published in Nov/Dec 1982 and contains 20 pages. 
* the editor offers a short description and definition of SIG and Mensa
* trivia by Steve Robiner
* "Joqchim's Lament," poem by Debbie Gilbert
* a review of The Third Verdict, see that page
* a flyer for TREKisM #3 (01/1979)
* "Insufficient Data!!!" by Rosemarie Eierman: the chess alcove, the all-knowing computer, speculation on Kirk's first mission -- regarding the chess alcove: 
* from a fan who has apparently been living under a rock for the past ten years or so: 
* there is much discussion regarding the recent movie; this fan writes: 
==Issue 28==
TREKisM 28 was published in Jan/Feb 1983 and contains 20 pages.
* "Puzzlement," poem by Debbie Gilbert
* an actual puzzle by Rosemarie Eierman
* "Trekcomedy Corner" by Elliot Miller and Louis Rakita, focusing on parody episode titles and summaries
* there is a letter from Harve Bennett thanking Vel Jaeger for sending him the older issues of TREKisM in "a collection in so handy a form. My equivalent is scattered over multiple boxes and files."
* an installment of "Insufficient Data!!!" and response to that column from the previous issue
* a fan's letter is a rebuttal to another's; it was Sulu who would be the Mensan, not Chekov: "Come on, now! Sulu seems so bright and quick-witted, while Chekov acts like a dolt most of the time. Realistically, I would think they're all pretty smart, since above-average intelligence is probably one of the requirements for assignment to a starship."
* a review of Mixed Metaphors, see that page
* a review of The Gallian, see that page
* a review of "Rising Star" (sf/fantasy/horror writers' newsletter)
==Issue 29==
TREKisM 29 was published in March/April 1983 and contains 32 pages.
* regarding "The Mail Trek and Newsletter Round Robins": 
* many fans comment on the new movie, one example: 
* there are announcements for some cons, one with the unfortunate name of "Noncon," which was to be held October 7-9, 1983, with GoH Orsen Scott Card -- "... seems to be mostly SF programming, but since western Canada isn't exactly a hotbed of cons, thought our members would like to at least know about it."
* "Star Trek 1½" is by Debbie Gilbert (a long commentary on the reedited version of Star Trek: The Motion Picture as it was shown on television) (also printed in Communications Console - 1986)
* fiction, "Vanity" by Beth Carlson
* a review of The Sourdani Journal, see that page
* a review of The Morning of the Sixth Day, see that page
==Issue 30==
TREKisM 30 was published in May/June 1983 and contains 32 pages.
* from the editorial: 
* a review of The Bloodstone, see that page
* a review of "Fandom Directory" #5 (03/1983), see that page
* this issue contains the last "Insufficient Data," the regular column by Rosemarie Eierman
==Issue 31==
TREKisM 31 was published in July/August 1983 and contains 32 pages. 
* from the editorial: 
* there are many fan comments about the movie, specifically Spock's death: 
* this issue has a summary of questions and answers from Leonard Nimoy's lecture at Kent State on June 19, 1983
* "James T. Kirk vs The Computer" is an article by Jon B. Green
* this issue has a Trek quiz/trivia
* there is a review of Don't! Tell It to the Captain, see that page
==Issue 32==
TREKisM 32 was published in Sep/Oct 1983 and contains 32 pages. 
* there is a new regular column, called "Technically Speaking," by Peter Scott
* poem or filk, "Ode to Star Trek on a Fringe Station, or, Ode for a Sympathetic Local Programmer" by "Bonnie Backslider" 
* there is a review of Broken Images, see that page
* there is a review of "Five Year Mission and Beyond", see that page
* there is a review of Of Crystal Persuasion, see that page
* fan, Jennifer Bowen, is the author of an article called "Intriguing ~ Mr. Spock" about the appeal of that character
* poem, "Christine's Reflections",by Linda Brown
* LaVena Kay Kidd has a multi-part con report for Space Trek #2 done in illustrations, see that page
==Issue 33==
TREKisM 33 was published in Nov/Dec 1983 and contains 20 pages. 
 
* there are short ads for ten zines
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott
* "The Engineer's Log" by Jon B. Green
* "Trekomedy Korner" by Elliot Miller and Louis Rakita
* reviews of pro books: Black Fire, Web of the Romulans, The Covenant of the Crown, On the Good Ship Enterprise, and Mutiny on the Enterprise
* the editor writes: 
==Issue 34==
TREKisM 34 was published in Jan/Feb 1984 and contains 20 pages. 
* the editor writes: 
* from the editor: 
* a fan comments on the $ fandom seems to require now: 
* a fan has several comments: 
* a review of "Gemini Lynx", see that page
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott
* there is a list of future pro books, of upcoming conventions, a cryptogram
* reviews of the pro books "Wounded Sky" and "Mutiny on the Enterprise"
==Issue 35==
TREKisM 35 was published in March/April 1984 and contains 20 pages. 
* the editor says the next issue will have no comments on the new movie so that more people can have a chance to see it/avoid spoilers
* a review of More Tales of Feldman, see that page
* a review of Saurian Brandy Digest #33 (01/1984), see that page 
* a con report for Clippercon 1984, see that page
* "Amanda's Song," poem by Bonnie Backslider
* "Desolation," poem by Allie Werhan
* "Inuendo," (yes, spelled that way) fiction by Kim Knapp
* "Saturday Night Live Revisited: Weapons Debate" fiction by Valerie Alberti 
* "Vicissitudes," fiction by Rosemarie Eierman, was originally in an unknown issue of Academy Chronicles
* there are some specifics on ordering the poster featuring the drill thrall Shahna (Star Trek episode, "The Gamesters of Triskelion"), nude as she appeared in Playboy; the poster is being sold by the actress who played Shahna
* there are reviews of the pro book "Wounded Sky"
==Issue 36==
TREKisM 36 was published in May/June 1984 and contains 20 pages. 
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott
* the editor reports on her visit to the set of the third Star Trek movie
* "Only Words," fiction by Steve Smythe
* reviews for pro books: "Mutiny on the Enterprise," "The Trellisane Confrontation," "Corona," "The Final Reflection"
* "Trekomedy Korner" by Elliot Miller and Louis Takita
* "Cat-Kin," poem by Emily Ross
* there is an article, an early mention of USENET: 
==Issue 37==
TREKisM 37 was published in July/Aug 1984 and contains 20 pages. 
* the editor announces that she has purchased a saddle stapler
* regarding TREKisM at Length #3 and #4, the editor says that "with costs of zine printing what they are, we're going to make copies of our two latest zines available as lenders; all it will cost is the postage and a padded mailer"
* there are many quotes from mainstream newspapers and magazines regarding the new movie, "The Search for Spock"
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott
* reviews of the pro books "The Wounded Sky," "The Final Reflection," and "My Enemy, My Ally"
* there is a con report for Creation Con/Starlog's Festival, Los Angeles, May 25th
* there are many comments on the new movie -- some fans LOVED it, some fans HATED it, and there was all the in-between
==Issue 38==
TREKisM 38 was published in Sept/Oct 1984 and contains 20 pages. 
* the editor writes: 
* a fan complains: 
* "Invocation," poem by Mikki Reynard
* "Technically Speaking" by George Burden (guest commentary)
* reviews of the pro books The Wounded Sky, The Final Reflection, My Enemy, My Ally, The Trellisane Confrontation
* trivia and a word search
* reviews of TREKisM at Length #4 (1984), see that page
==Issue 39==
TREKisM 39 was published in Nov/Dec 1984 and contains 18 pages. 
* The editor tells of her WorldCon experience, prefacing it by saying that "those of you who attend worldcon expecting the ultimate in Trekkish encounters are in for a disappointment. Worldcons are primarily for the bookish SF crowd, who frankly have a rather snotty attitude toward anything associated with "media" (films & TV) in general, and Star Trek in particular." She adds that despite this hindrance, Vel recognized Jacqueline Lichtenberg and they scheduled an impromptu TREKisM gathering that ended up lasting over two hours and the room for 50 "filled up, overflowed, and spilled into the hall." The conversation, of course, was Star Trek with a focus on the third movie. She also writes: 
* a fan writes: 
* "Trekomdey Korner" is by Louis Rakita (but no Elliot Miller)
* this issue has two large black and white photos from the upcoming movie, provided by Eddie Eagan at Paramount
* "A Christmas Caper," poem by V.L. Thorn
* "The Needs of the One," poem by Barbara J. Yanosko
* a short comment on Mind Meld, see that page
* reviews of the pro books "My Enemy, My Ally," "The Vulcan Academy Murders"
* there is information about Gene Roddenberry's Hollywood star which costs $3000: "If only 3000 fans send a $1.00, we'll have the full cost of his Star."
* there is a small dust-up/confusion regarding who is organizing Leonard Nimoy's star
==Issue 40==
TREKisM 40 was published in Jan/Feb 1985 and contains 18 pages. 
[[Image:trekism40.jpg|thumb| front page of issue #40], LaVena Kay Kidd]]
* there are many blurbs from mainstream newspapers and magazines about the green light on the fourth Star Trek movie
* the editorial focuses on the year-long controversy regarding the salaries some of the stars were demanding: how it is none of our business, how it was not the first time, how veteran actors are worth it...
* there is a information on how to buy ST movies, and the original episodes, on videotape
* the Trek Trading Post is in new hands; Nancy Brown to Denice Szafran Chonka 
* a review of the "Read-Along Books & Tape" for the first three movies, each is 24 pages (pro books for children)
* Jean Lorrah is "still waiting for more material for NIGHT OF THE TWIN MOONS, vol. 3"
* two reports on the Leonard Nimoy Star Ceremony in Hollywood, one by a tall fan (Vel) and by a short fan (Kim), photo montage included
* a word search by Rosemarie Eierman
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott
==Issue 41/42==
TREKisM 41/42 was published Mar/Apr/May/June 1985 and contains 40 pages. 
* this issue is a double one as the previous typewriter (an Olivetti Praxis) "had more bugs than a Raid convention" and was replaced by a Sears Communicator 2 Electronic which "not only can take the daily pounding, but it actually seems to thrive on abuse."
* the editor writes that they have retyped TREKisM at Length #1 (1979): "All we've changed are the most glaring typos & grammar errors, much as we would like to have tossed out a few entries -- time is not always kind to early writers (and editors)."
* a report on the Mensa National Elections
* a review of Legend's End #1 (1984), see that page
* "Trekomedy Korner," even though the byline still has Elliot Miller on it, it was written only by Louis Rakita
* "Sudsy Trek" by Kim Knapp is a roundup of the Trek stars appearances in recent soap operas
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott, focuses on the language and power of the "simple request"
* pro book reviews:Uhura's Song, "Shadow Lord, Ishmael 
* there are some black and white photos of the stars taken by Vel at the Anaheim Creation Con, March 3 and 4, 1985
* TV and film credits for Leonard Nimoy
* a transcript of Harve Bennet's talk at the Creation Con/Starlog Festival in May 1984, long comments about the third Star Trek movie
* various puzzles 
* a fan writes: 
* another fan writes: 
==Issue 43==
TREKisM 43 was published in July/Aug 1985 and contains 20 pages. 
* the Hollywood star for Gene Roddenberry has been approved/has enough money
* an update on the next movie
* Trek Encore has been completed and turned into three volumes due to its size and stapler issues
* a review of Destiny's Children #1 (04/1985), see that page
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott, focus is computers and how they will become smaller and more powerful, the pros and cons of having them make important decisions about running things in space
* a review of pro book Corona
* "Relics," fiction by Deborah Goby
* many con announcements, of course
* a film and TV credit list for William Shatner
* a reader survey
==Issue 44==
TREKisM 44 was published in Sept/Oct 1985 and contains 16 pages. 
* a very complete report of Gene Roddenberry's Hollywood Star Ceremony One irony: there were months of fundraising for the "cost" of Roddenberry's star, with many ads and blurbs and pleas in various newsletters telling fans that if 3000 of them sent in $1 each, the star would be paid for; this report in TREKisM describes the high-profile/public relations event with valet parking, sumptuous buffet, fountains, champagne, hordes of very important stars and celebrities -- something that makes shaking down a bunch of fans at a buck a piece seem a little lop-sided... 
* a review of R & R (Star Trek: TOS zine)|R & R #20 (Summer/1984), see that page
* there is an Open Letter from Jean Hinson describing the financial issues she has had with her co-editor, Julie Dietl regarding the zine, Impact; according to Jean: 
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott
* a reprint of the style sheet from Pocket Books about the pro novels, see images
* a TV and film credit list for Deforest Kelley 
Image:pocketstyle1.jpg|style sheet from Pocket Books for the pro books
Image:pocketstyle2.jpg|style sheet from Pocket Books for the pro books
==Issue 45==
TREKisM 45 was published in Nov/Dec 1985 and contains 20 pages. 
* a review of Nuages #1 (04/1983), see that page
* reviews of the pro books The Monsters of Star Trek, Ishmael
* there is a transcript of Walter Koenig's talk at Chicago Creation Con April 27, 1985
* there are answers to the reader survey: subject -- are any of the characters "dispensable"?
* film and TV credits for James Doohan
* a fan comments on the Tribble Breeder's Show at Kansas City Con #4 07/1985, see that page
==Issue 46/47==
TREKisM 46/47 was published in Jan/Feb/Mar/April 1986 and contains 40 pages. 
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott, the subject is the universal translator device
* some scant news on the fourth movie
* "Trekcomedy Korner" is by Lou Israel, no not a new person, but the same person with a different last name
* "In Defense of Poets," poem by Bonnie Backslider
* film and TV credit list for George Takei
* a review of Nuages #2 (05/1984) and Nuages #3 (09/1984), see that page 
* fiction, "Chekov's Daydream" by Deborah Goby
* answers to the readers' survey, topics are "How would you react to a Star Trek film in which other actors portrayed the established characters of Kirk, Spock, etc?," "Would you accept a Star Trek film with all new characters playing completely new roles?," "What is your reaction to the possibility of having Eddie Murphy in a substantive role in ST IV?," "Assuming that ST IV neatly ties up loose ends left in the wake of ST III, what do you forsee as viable themes for future Trek films," (this had the most and longest answers), "Would you like to see more characters reprised, as was Janice Rand in ST III and if so, who?", "Would you enjoy a ST film that is a 'romp,' ie a comedy?" and "How will you celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV on September 8, 1986?"
* there is a write-up of Star Trek Fans for Peace by Lee Heller and T.J. Burnside, this activity's organizers
* a review of the pro book Killing Time, see that page
* reviews of the pro books Pawns and Symbols and Dwellers in the Crucible
==Issue 48==
TREKisM 48 was published in May/June 1986 and contains 32 pages.
* the editorial notes the deaths of Frances Read (fan), the crew of the Challenger, and Sylvia Rubenstein (an assistant to Harve Bennett)
* the editors announce that TREKisM at Length #7 (1986) is at the printers and nearly ready to be mailed to fans; pre-order should be in mail by June
* there is some news on the upcoming movie, The Voyage Home
* a fan, Lynn Mostafa, writes a report, "STIV: On Location," about her experiences observing filming at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
* one page includes details for ten conventions
* LaVena Kay Kidd illustrates a humorous section which begins with "Ever wonder what really goes on aboard the good ship Enterprise, what the crew is truly like, and where all the dirt went they swept under the deck? Well, here's your chance to find out...." 
* there is a review of Trojan Angel, see that page
* this issue has a small fan-written bit inviting other fans to go on a Trekruise (1987)
* "Technically Speaking" by Peter Scott is an article briefly discussing various scientific anomalies and subjects of the ST episodes
* there is half a page of film and television credits for Nichelle Nichols
* the newsletter welcomes two members to the club
* fanfiction: "Lest We Forget" by Deborah Goby
==Issue 49==
TREKisM 49 was published in July/August 1986 and contains 32 pages.
* this issue has an update on the movie The Voyage Home
* there is a review of the pro book,The Klingon Dictionary by Marc Okrand, of Mindshadow by J.M. Dillard, 
* there is a review of Kista, see that page
* there is a review of "By His Side", see that page
* there is a personal statement by the Gang of Six regarding Courts of Honor, see that page
* this issue contains the "World's Hardest Trekwiz III"
* this issue contains some Walter Koenig film and television credits
* a fan has these general comments about the Trek pro books: 
==Issue 50==
TREKisM 50 was published in Sept/Oct 1986 and contains 32 pages. 
* there is a short transcript from a tape of Majel Barrett's appearance at the Hyatt LAX, Sept 27, 1986 where she answers some questions about the movie
* the editor writes that "I'll be doing Star Trek programs at our local library -- thanks to Eddie Egan at Paramount, we' II be showing the behind the scenes film you've all been seeing at cons. Wish me luck!"
* "Klingon Rebuttal, re The Klingon Dictionary"	 by Marc Okrand, translated by Sandra Cunningham
* this issue has the regular column: "TreKomedy	Korner: FROM THE LAND OF TRITICALE" by Lou Israel
* there are a number of black and white photos of the stars taken at a con by Sherill	Schoepe
* this issue has the usual con announcements, some pro book blurbs
* "MEDITATIONS ON SOME PRO ST FICTION" by A.C. Willment is about the irritating practice of authors to write dialects in an exaggerated way
* there are several full-page illos by LaVena Kay Kidd
==Issue 51==
TREKisM 51 was published in Nov/Dec 1986 and contains 32 pages. 
* many fans write in about the new movie, and the letters are very positive
* there are some pro book reviews
* "Studies in Evil' by Lynda Carraher is an article on some of Leonard Nimoy's non-Trek movie parts
* the editor writes of her visit on-set of the movie in San Diego on the USS Ranger
* there are plugs for Communications Console (newsletter)Communications Console, Surak Awards, and SocioTrek
* there is a short notice about the death of Roger C. Carmel, the actor who portrayed Harry Mudd
* there is a short notice about a fund to raise money for a shuttle replacement for Challenger, information is from Spacewatch, published by US Space Foundation
* a thousand roses for Shatner: 
==Issue 52==
TREKisM 52 was published in Jan/Feb/Mar 1987 and contains 32 pages. 
* an example of the persistently upbeat and pleasant communication from Vel, the editor: 
* from the editorial: 
* also from the editorial: 
* what is known of the next movie: 
* a notice about Courts of Honor: 
* this issue has a TREKisM at Length progress report for issue #8, see that page
* there is a review of Demeter, see that page
* there is a short essay, "IDIC, Here, There & Everywhere" -- TOLERANCE by Mary Minton, Membership Secretary, originally published In OMEN; William Carpenter, editor
* this issue has a two-page reprint of the press release for ST:TNG describing the characters, see Star Trek: The Next Generation#Early Casting
* there are excerpts from newspaper & zine articles regarding the movie The Voyage Home
* film and television credits for Grace Lee Whitney
* the column, "TreKomedy Korner" by Lou Israel, is about how torture is used and viewed in the original series
* there are four pages of member names and addresses
==Issue 53==
TREKisM 53 was published in Apr/May/June 1987 and contains 32 pages.
* the editor reminds members of this newsletter's guidelines in terms of content: 
* a fan, Debbie Gilbert, writes an essay called "Star Trek is Me" (reprinted from Communications Console (July/Aug 1986) -- 
* regarding the upcoming TNG: 
* another view of the upcoming TNG: 
* another fan writes of the TNG casting: 
* the editor explains that now that everyone has been able to see the latest movie, it's time to review without "spoiling the fun": one fan comments: "I suppose I got my expectations up too high. Even as [I] was laughing and cheering, a little voice in my head was whispering,"Do you believe this?" "Shut the hell up," I told my resident cynic, "I've been waiting two and a half years for this. Don't confuse me with common sense." Another fan writes that she enjoyed the movie, but disliked all the illogical plot holes.
* this issue has an official flyer with photos of the TNG cast
* a puzzle by Debbie Gilbert
* "Fuzzy Purple Panther," a column by Barb Parcells
* this issue has reviews of the pro books Crisis on Centaurus by Brad Ferguson, Dreadnought by Diane Carey, Demons" by J.M. Dillard, Enterprise: The First Adventure by Vonda Mcintyre, Battlestations! by Diane Carey
* there is a con report for the Caribbean Trekruise by Brigitte
* there is a list of upcoming cons
* poem, "I Love" by Allie Werhan
* a fan reviews: "STAR TREK SYMPHONIC SUITES, Vol. Label X" Records LXDR-703, "STAR TREK SYMPHONIC SUITES, Vol. 2" Label X Records	LXDR-704, ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK FROM THE ORIGINAL STAR TREK PILOTS Crescendo Records GNPS-8006, and NEWLY RECORDED MUSIC FROM SELECTED STAR TREK EPISODES Varese-Sarabande Records 704-270
==Issue 54==
TREKisM 54 was published in July/Aug/Sep 1987 and contains 32 pages. 
* the editor announces that "TREKisM at Length" #8 (1987) is now in print: 
* the editor writes of the mixed blessing of the media spotlight on Star Trek: TNG and how reporters and other focus on the extreme fans: 
* there is announcement about Courts of Honor from The Gang of Six: 
* a note that "Writer David Gerrold is no longer working on the staff of ST:TNG. His contract with Paramount expired In May, and he is now working on a science fiction miniseries ("Trackers") for CBS and Columbia Television."
* there is a reprint of an article about the new movie from Interstat #117/118 (07/08/1987) (reprinted with permission
* this issue has an announcement that Kay Johnson is very ill and there is a fund set up for her
* there are reviews for the pro book Chain of Attack
* there is a review of the pro book for "Dreams of the Raven"
* there is a review of the pro book for Strangers from the Sky
* a fan writes a con report of the recent Trekruise and focuses on the Star Trek moments 
* Star Trek 2½ by Debbie Gilbert, writes a review of the ST movie, The Wrath of Khan, as it was shown on television for the first time -- it had missing footage, poor film quality, and was poorly edited. NOTE: while the topic and the title are the same, this is NOT the same article by Melissa Lee in Communications Console (Jan/Feb 1985).)
* there is an installment of "Fuzzy Purple Panther" by Barb Parcells
* poem, "Memories," by Allie Werhan
* word search by Barbara Jur
==Issue 55==
TREKisM 55 was published in October/November/December 1987 and contains 32 pages. 
* from the editor: 
* it's been ten years for this zine: 
* Lisa Thomas writes of the new series (TNG, she has just seen the new preview teaser), the Con at the Oakland Hyatt Regency, just across the Bay, on August 30 that she'd just attended, and reading the new ST Writer/Director's Guide (two bits: "There's also a nix on ship gadgetry breaking down for the sake of plot complication. what!? No fried dilithium crystals? No wisecracking computers?	It just would not sound right to hear "Our transporter's fine, Cap'n, and the engines will take lots more of this." And finally, I want to comment on sexism. And I know this Is a touchy subject. But does the Writer's Guide have to go on and on about the physical attributes of each female character? There's a bit in the Guide that talks about the way our new Chief Medical Officer walks, and it's a Iittle embarrassing." This is probably referring to this phrase: "If it were not for her intelligence, personality, and beauty, and the fact that she has the natural walk of a striptease queen, Capt Picard might not have agreed to her request that Wesley observe bridge activities..." ). 
* there is a write-up about a recording from "Search" a publication of the Long Term Research Institute, Spring 1987, of "Whales Alive," music by Paul Winter and Paul Halley, narration by Leonard Nimoy
* A.C. Willment wrote a con report for a Star Trek con in Philadelphia, November 8th, in which Marina Sirtis appeared, the first time a Star Trek cast member from the new series had appeared at a ST convention
* this issue has an article reprinted from an "industry journal" called "Trek, Top New Show in First-Run"
* this issue notes that Kay Johnson has recently passed away
* fans have much to say in LoCs about the new show, TNG: some liked it a lot, some wanted to but didn't, some hated it, and some were indifferent, all points summed up in about twenty letters
==Issue 56==
TREKisM 56 was published in Jan/Feb/Mar 1988 and contains 32 pages.
* from the editor: 
* a review of the pro book by Diane Carey The Final Frontier
* the regular column by Barb Parcells called "Fuzzy Purple Panther"
* puzzle
* fiction, "The Captain's Nightmare" by A.C. Willment
* a sort-of con report for a Creation Con held in January 1988, the subject Michael Dorn (handsome, witty, "He has a beautiful rum-and-Coca Cola speaking voice, very mellow and smooth but with a kick. He's witty and quick with an answer," and poor con manners (stupid questions, the autograph line...)
* "Star Strokes" by Debbie Gilbert is an essay: 
==Issue 57==
TREKisM 57 was published in Apr/May/June 1988 and contains 32 pages.
* from the editor: 
* a fan, Debbie Gilbert, writes an essay called "Home Ain't What it Used to Be: Second Thoughts on Star Trek IV" -- in it, she writes of the inconsistencies of character, sloppy writing, a pandering to writer egos, how it didn't feel like "real Trek," and that one clue how it doesn't resonate with fans is the lack of fanworks it has inspired -- the opening paragraph: 
* fiction, "A Reasonable Facsimile of a Life" by Rebecca Bartlett
* poem, "Duet from a Bridge Across Time" by Karen Rhodes
* first season episode summaries for TNG
* some fan letters
* the regular column by Lou Israel, "Trekomedy Korner"
* a con report with two black and white photos of Frakes, for Vulkon in Tampa, FL April 9-10, 1988, GoH were Jonathan Frakes and Robert Allen
* a con report for Creation Con, Phoenix, AZ, Feb 1, 1988, GoH were George Takei and Richard Arnold
==Issue 58==
TREKisM 58 was published in July/Aug/Sept 1988 and contains 32 pages. 
* the editor writes: 
* there is an update on the movie,The Final Frontier
* there are many letters about the importance of SIGS to Mensa in their lives, most fans are not big fans of Mensa but they are appreciative of SIGs, and of TREKisM
* there are reviews of the pro books,The IDIC Epidemic, Dreams of the Raven, The Star Trek Interview Book, Ghost Ship
* summaries of the second half of the first season episodes for TNG
* poem, "Insufficient Data" by Debbie Gilbert
* commentary in the form of letters regarding TNG, the last movie and other stuff
==Issue 59==
TREKisM 59 was published in Oct/Nov/Dec 1988 and contains 32 pages.
* update on The Final Frontier
* description and review of "The Star Trek Adventure" grand reopening attraction, Universal Studio Tours
* updates on what the stars are doing professionally
* a fan fighting cancer receives a phone call from William Shatner
* "SIGnificantly Speaking" is a series of letters from fans about the role of SIGs within Mensa and the role of SIGs and Mensa within their own lives
* there is a review of The Weight, see that page
* there is a review of Tales from the Vulcan Hearth, see that page
* a fan reviews the TNG comic books
* there are reviews of the pro books How Much for Just the Planet, Time for Yesterday, and Bloodthirst
* trivia
* "Trekomedy Korner" by Lou Israel
* the column "Fuzzy Purple Panther" discusses TNG -- she isn't going to tape it anymore because "Picard is a wuss"
* there is a Star Trek Drinking Game by Don Jaramillo
* there are the usual many, literate letters from fans
* poem, "The Klingon Imprecation" by Allie Werhan
==Issue 60==
TREKisM 60 was published Jan/Feb/March 1989 and contains 32 pages. 
* the editor reminds contributor's to be forthcoming if their work has appeared elsewhere, both as a nod to copyright, and because original contributions have priority
* members are urged to write their congresspeople and push for the establishment of a July 20th Space Exploration Day Holiday
* a fan reports on his trip to see the Star Trek exhibit at Universal Studios
* there are two plugs for zines, one for Data Entries and the other for The LOC Connection
* there is a review of Sojourns, see that page
* part two of the article by Lou Israel, "Let's Talk Torture," which examines this practice in the episodes
* A Phonological	Analysis of the Rihannsu Language by Deborah Goby -- "This paper is a phonological analysis of a fictitious language of a fictitious culture to determine if the phonology of the language reflects the social structure and behavioral norms of the inhabitants, and if the authors of the language were linguistically knowledgeable.	The language is Romulan, as it is spoken in the Romulan Empire, by the Romulans."
* there are some pro book reviews: The Children of Hamlin, Memory Prime
* "Fuzzy Purple Panther" by Barb Parcells comments on some TNG episodes
* many fans comment on Captain Picard and Star Trek: TNG
==Issue 61==
TREKisM 61 was published in April/May/June 1989 and contains 32 pages.
* Vel gives readers some personal family updates
* a new column ("The Ubiquitous	Star Trek") styled after the one in [A Piece of the Action]] starts -- it is a collection of Star Trek mentions in the news and in popular culture
* "Was Shakespeare a Vulcan" is an essay by Jere D. Guin, Jr.
* there are some plugs for McCoy's T.O.Y. and "The Deforest Dispatch"
* a fan reviews Bimbos of the Death Sun, see that page
* 6 pages (!) of illos which parody and admire the fifth Star Trek movie, the artist is LaVena Kay Kidd 
* there is a con report for StarFest, see that page
* there are four full-page black and white photos taken by Vel Jaeger: Walter Koenig at Vulkon (Tampa, 1989), William Shatner (StarFest, Denver), Harve Bennett (StarFest, Denver), and John DeLancie (Vulkon, Jacksonville)
* the third part of "Trekomedy Korner" by Lou Israel, "Let's Talk Torture"
* there are many letters from fans
* this issue has a short memorial for a fan who has recently passed away
==Issue 62==
TREKisM 62 was published in July/Aug/Sept 1989 and contains 32 pages.
* from Kim Knapp: 
* there are some small write-ups of Riverside, Iowa celebrating their new Jim Kirk statue -- one bit: 
* there are a number of very literate fan commentaries on "The Final Frontier"
* there is the new regular column "The Ubiquitous	Star Trek"
* a fan contributes a long con report for Creation Con in Los Angeles, June 3-4 1989
* there is a short con report for an unnamed con (George Takei and Michael Dorn were guests) in San Antonio, TX, June 17-18, 1989
* a fan named Klaus describes, in a very short piece, the history of Star Trek fandom in his native Germany
* a fan writes up a description of a college degree in Star Trek, along with all degree requirements and class descriptions
* this issue has the column, "Trekomedy Korner" by Lou Israel
==Issue 63==
TREKisM 63 was published in Oct/Nov/Dec 1989 and contains 32 pages.
* the editor writes: 
* an example of the many opinions about the newest Trek movie: 
* more about the newest Trek movie: 
* more about the movie: 
* this issue excerpts a great many comments about the new movie from mainstream magazines and newspapers, mostly negative
* a fan contributes two con reports for Creation Con (Penta Hotel in NYC, Wil Wheaton, Yvonne Craig, Billy Mumy, Malachi Thorne were guests), the other (location or date not specified, guests were Nichelle Nichols, Jonathan Frakes)
* there is a con report for Con-Tiki, see that page 
* there is a con report for the Creation Con in Dearborn, MI on July 7, William Shatner was guest
* there is a review of the pro books, Spock's World and Power Hungry
* a fan, Richard Waldron, writes an article called "Star Trek Episode Categories" ("based on the plot & the primary conflict in each episode")
* there is a con report for Toronto Trek Celebration #3, see that page
* a German fan includes a list of Trek episode titles and their German translations
* there is a second season TNG episode list 
* the fan letters are mostly about TNG 
* there are ads for Spinerisms, Generic Ad Zine
* poems, "Questions from an Android" by Beth Sneed, "Eternal Man" by Debbie Gilbert
* the column, "Fuzzy Purple Panther," talks a bit about Diana Muldaur's departure, and how fans should be nicer to Wil Wheaton
==Issue 64==
TREKisM 64 was published in Jan/Feb/Mar 1990 and contains 32 pages. 
* from the editorial: 
* there is a transcript of George Takei's talk at the Rochester, NY Creation Con on November 18, 1989: an excerpt: 
* news from Nichelle: 
* a review of the pro booksMasks, The Captain's Honor
* an ad for the newsletter, Imzadi
* a fan points out some sewing patterns for Star Trek uniforms from the Simplicity Sewing Book, and that there is a ST computer game called "The Final Frontier" available
* a German fan submits some more humorous translations of Star Trek episode titles
* there is a plug for George Takei's recent screen parts
* fiction, "The Last Command" by Rick Lombardi
* essay, "Spock & Stoicism" by Norman Styers, accompanied by art by Vel Jaeger
* there are three full-page cartoons/illos by LaVena Kay Kidd
* the regular column, "Trekomedy Korner" by Lou Israel, plus a follow-up response by another fan to a previous column
* the regular column, "Fuzzy Purple Panther" by Barb Parcells
* and letters from fans
==Issue 65==
TREKisM 65 was published in April/May/June 1990 and contains 32 pages. 
* from the editorial: 
* many fans include copies of their letters to Paramount and comment on the movie proposal of hiring new actors and making a Star Trek that happens at Starfleet Academy -- most fans are very negative about this idea, one example: 
* another fan wishes the movies hadn't been made at all: 
* a fan writes: 
* there are reviews of pro books: Survivors and Metamorphosis by Jean Lorrah,Captain's Log: William Shatner's Personal Account of the Making of STAR TREK V; THE FINAL FRONTIER as told by Lisabeth Shatner, and A Call to Darkness
* this issue has three full-page illos/cartoons by LaVena Kay Kidd
* a fan responds to a previous "Trekomedy Korner"
* Lou Israel has another installment of "Trekomedy Korner"
* "Entirely Esoteric Trek or, Really Reaching for a Connection" by Karen Rhodes is an article about the origins of William Shatner's name
==Issue 66==
TREKisM 66 was published in July/Aug/Sept 1990 and contains 32 pages. 
* from the editorial: 
* the editor writes: 
* the editor writes: 
* there is a review of the pro book, Spock's World
* there is an installment of the column, "Fuzzy Purple Panther" by Barb Parcells
* fiction, "Return to Iota" by A.C. Willment
* there are three full-page illo/cartoons by LaVena Kay Kidd
* the winners of the 1988 Surak Awards are printed
* there is a TNG third season episode list
* a review of The Year in Review: A First Season Encyclopedia (A Complete Episode Guide & Lexicon) The Year in Review: The Second Season
* a German fan writes about TNG in Germany (episode titles, trivia, the dubbing)
==Issue 67==
TREKisM 67 was published in Oct/Nov/Dec 1990 and contains 32 pages. Illos by Vel Jaeger and LaVena Kay Kidd.
* the editor writes: 
* computers, and a listing of ST fan clubs, see image! 
* regarding Creation Cons: 
 
* a British fan named Trina writes that she is starting a Star Trek SIG group in England: 
* fiction, "The Needs of the Many" by Rick Lombardi
* poem, "Not This Time, Spock" by Denice J. Szafran Chonka
* there is a fourth season TNG episode summary list
* there are several letters from fans
* "TreKomedy Korner from the Land of Tricicale" by Lou Israel asks a number of questions about a bunch of episodes
* a fan contributes a list of Star Trek mentioned on television shows and in magazines
* there are reviews of the pro books, Metamorphosis by Jean Lorrah, Prime Directive by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, The Kobayashi Maru by Julia Ecklar, The Trek Encyclopedia by John Peel,The Worlds of the Federation by Shane Johnson
* there are several full-page illos by LaVena Kay Kidd
* there is some news of the sixth Star Trek movie
* there are plugs for three zines: Interstat (announced that it will be ceasing publication), The Holmesian Federation, and [[The LOC Connection]]
==Issue 68==
TREKisM 68 was published in Jan/Feb/Mar 1991 and contains 32 pages. 
* the editor reprints the editorial from the first issue and adds: 
* there is an update on the upcoming movie, The Undiscovered Country
* poem, "Ode to a Tribble" by Joan Bauman, reprinted from issue #22
* fiction, "When the Munchies Hit" by Barb Parcells, reprinted from issue #1
* poem, "Ode to a Mass-Produced Klingon" by Barb Parcells, reprinted from issue #6
* jokes, "Hooting Stars" reprinted from issue #4
* poem, "Trek Omen" by Ginny Thorn, reprinted from issue #25
* "TreKomedy Revisited" in response to Lou Israel's column in issue #67, "More Things I Wanna Know" by Brian Madsen
* "TreKomedy Korner from the Land of Tricicale" by Lou Israel, a parody of movie titles and summaries
* poem, "The Expanding Universe, or Till Swell Furs Over" by Jim Moon, reprinted from issue #6
* episode summaries for fourth season ST:TNG
* a Wesley Crusher portrait by Vel Jaeger
* A.C. Willment writes of her appreciation for the TNG episode "Devil's Due" and comments on other episodes
* "The Guinan 'Mystique'" is an article by Lou Israel
* fiction, "Only Words" by Steve Smythe, reprinted from issue #35
* fiction, "The Engineer's Log by Jon B. Green, reprinted from issue #33
* poem, "Joachim's Lament" by Debbie Gilbert, reprinted from issue #27
* a con report by Cynthia for June 1991 Vulkon, see that page
* poem, "With Each Dawn" by Rick Lombardi
* two Wesley Crusher filks, "Wesley's Lament" by Stephen Mendenhall and "The Wesley Crusher Song" by Heather Cunningham
* the editor closes with: "I don't have the nerve to set a deadline for the next issue. I'm	I trying to do back to back issues, to get us back on schedule, and will	 get the next issue to press as soon as I can..."
==References==
Category:Club Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Non-fiction Zines
Category:Star Trek TNG Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Gen and Het Anthology Zines
Category:1970s Zines
Category:1980s Zines
Category:1990s Zines