The Council Log

The Council Log is a gen multifandom zine with an emphasis on Star Trek.
It was published twice a year by a Star Trek fan club based in Oregon, US.
Special Issues of this zine were published in later years. These special issues include new material, as well as material from older issues. 
NOTE: the fan club also published a monthly bulletin called Council Log (minus the "The") and it is very easy to get these two publications confused.
==Issue 1==
The Council Log 1 was published in 1983 and contains 32 pages. It was edited by Bernadette.
The art is by Oscar Hult and Karen Taylor. The zine also contains a single full-page publicity shot for the movie "Brainstorm." 
The first issue was only available to club members.
 
* Just a Few Words, editorial (1)
* The Writer, vignette by Calvin Littlefield (2)
* The Phoenix Question? by Cynthia Coit (comments on the Phoenix books by Marshak and Culbreath: "Are the Kirk and Spock consistent with the T.V. series and movies in their character development in the Phoenix books?") (3)
* Star Trek/Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea actor trivia (5)
* Mopsie, cartoons featuring tribbles, by Oscar Hult (6)
* The Saga of Starfleet Officer Kenny L. Jones (conclusion), fiction by Kenny L. Jones (the first part was published in the club's newsletter, of which the title is unknown) (Star Trek) (7)
* Behemoth -- The Story Idea by Calvin Littlefield ("The only way to keep a fanzine on newsletter going is by getting material to print in it. This, however simple it sounds, is a never-endlng pain-in-the-neck. One hears almost every excuse in the book why this-or-that "just isn't ready yet" to be put into print. One famous line is "I just don't have any ideas for a story". Well, thanks to one member, we are going to attempt to remedy that excuse. "Behemoth" is the beginning of a short story submitted by Calvin Littlefleid. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to stir up your creatlue juices and finish it. We will publish the best effort in the next issue of Council Log (provided someone finishes the teaser). The winning author will receive a prize for his or her efforts. Good luck.") (original science fiction) (18)
* Art Portfolio by Karen Taylor (Star Trek) (21)
* Con Reports (24)
** Eucon by Nancy Hoven 
** Norwescon by Nancy Hoven
** Westercon by Karen Taylor
* Movie News -- Brainstorm (31)
* Mopsie, cartoons by Oscar Hult (30)
 
Image:councillog1-1.jpg|from issue #1, Karen Taylor
Image:councillog1-2.jpg|from issue #1, Karen Taylor
Image:councillog1-3.jpg|from issue #1, Oscar Hult
Image:councillog1-4.jpg|from issue #1, Oscar Hult
==Issue 2==
The Council Log 2 was published in 1984 and contains 48 pages.
The art is by Signe Landon and Oscar Hult.
From the editorial: 
 
The letter by Jean Curely, a response to Karen Taylor's con report for Westercon and her observations about the lack of respect for Trek fans from science fiction fans: 
* Just a Few Words, editorial (1)
* Letter, a response to the con report by Jean Curely for [the 1983 Westercon, one that wrote of Karen Taylor's puzzlement about lack of respect for Trek fans from science fiction fans (2)
* When All Else Fails..., fiction by Mary and Martha Stone (Space: 1999) (3)
* Tritical Pilaf, recipe (10)
* Alien, poem by Jean Curely (11)
* Reference: ST Publications by Nancy Hoven (a list of pro, for-profit publications) (12)
* Infinity Limited, poem by Jean Curley (18)
* If At First, fiction by Bernadette Voller (Star Trek: TOS) (19)
* Mopsie, cartoons by Oscar Hult (21)
* Word Scramble, puzzle by Peter Horadan (21)
* Review: The Monthly Comic by T.E. Pouncey (22)
* From a Disgruntled PBS Supporter, poem by Jean Curely (Doctor Who) (23)
* Stardates, article by Peter Horadan (Star Trek: TOS) (24)
* Comet, poem by Jean Curely (25)
* Trivia by Peter Horadan (26)
* Quest, fiction by Chris Hatton (original science fiction) (27)
* Good Ship Enterprize, satire by Peter Horadan (Star Trek: TOS) (47)
 
Image:councillog2-1.jpg|from issue #2 
Image:councillog2-2.jpg|from issue #2 
Image:councillog2-3.jpg|from issue #2 
Image:councillog2-4.jpg|from issue #2 
==Issue 3==
==Issue 4==
The Council Log 4 is undated (likely December 1984) and contains 36 pages. 
The cover is by Karen Taylor. There is one interior by Karen Taylor and one non-credited cartoon. 
From the editorial: 
* Just a Few Words, editorial (2)
* Comics Cater to Modern Tastes, article by Tim Pouncey (with permission from "The Wichita Sun") (3)
* Holiday, fiction by Bernadette Voller (Star Trek) (5)
* Goodship Enterprize by Peter Horadan (19)
* a short quote by Kurt Vonnegut "On Science Fiction," from an interview with T.E. Pouncey at Wichita State University on September 26, 1984 (20)
* Artwork: Doctor Who by Karen Taylor (22)
* Justify Thyself, Time Lord, fiction by Chris Hatton (Doctor Who) (23)
* untitled, non-credited poem (29)
* 11 Great Science Fiction Heroes from the Comics, article by Tim Pouncey (30)
* a short quote by C.J. Cherryh "On Science Fiction," from an interview with T.E. Pouncey at the Wichita "Amerbercon" (may be a typo for "Ambercon") on June 15, 1984 
* An Evening with Mudd, fiction by Tim Pouncey and Naomi Johnson (Star Trek) (32)
 
Image:councillog4-1.jpg|from issue #4, Karen Taylor
Image:councillog4-2.jpg|from issue #4 
Image:councillog4-3.jpg|from issue #4, not credited, portrays Spock and Carl Sagan
==Issue 5==
The Council Log 5 was published in July 1985 and contains 35 pages.
"Being a Fan Means..." 
* Goodship Enterprize, fiction by Peter Horadan (3)
* Being a Fan Means... by Jean Curely (4)
* Justify Thyself, Time Lord, part two by Chris Hatton (5)
* Star Trek Things, crossword puzzle by Peter Horadan (23)
* The Invaders: Episode Guide by Pouncey (24)
* Review by Kathleen McKown: Chekov's Choice, a DC comic book (24)
* Price of the City, science fiction story by Jean Curley (29)
* On Science Fiction -- Fred Saberhagen by T.E. Pouncey (31)
* "Robotics" Comics by Chris Hatton (28)
* Answer to Star Trek Things (31)
Image:councillog5-1.jpg|inside issue #5, Karen Taylor
Image:councillog5-2.jpg|inside issue #5, sample text
==Issue 6==
The Council Log 6
==Issue 7==
The Council Log 7 was published in 1986 and contains 49 pages. The cover is by Karen Taylor. Gin Turpin is an interior artist.
Original to this zine:
* Just a Few More Words, editorial (2)
* And All They Had Left Were Empty Gestures by Jean Curley (Blake's 7)) (3)
* poem by Shona Jackson (5)
* Interviews with Nicholas Courtney and Mark Strickson (Doctor Who, "The following information was obtained through a personal interview and a stage talk... at the Philadelphia Creation Con Convention, November 9 and 10, 1985." Interviewer was Kathleen McKowen.) (6)
* Oilcan Man by Littlefield (Star Trek: TOS) 10)
* Subspace Message, fiction in the form of letters home by Shona Jackson (Star Trek: TOS) (12)
* The Universe Comes to Fasian’s, fiction by Chris Hatton (Science Fiction) (15)
* Tribble Trouble by Jackson (Star Trek: TOS) (26)
* The Ten Worst Science Fiction Cartoon Series Ever To Appear On Television by Pouncey and Johnson (27)
The Best of the Council Log 1976-1986 (reprints):
* Letters to the Editor, fictional story in letter form, fan meets Kirk, Spock, and McCoy in a field by her college, by Sue Smirnes (30)
* Flight of the Goodship Enterprise, filk by Calvin Littlefield (Star Trek: TOS) (39)
* Greater Love Hath No Man, poem by Karen Taylor (40)
* Martian Sands, poem by Carolyn McMillin (science fiction) (44)
* Beyond Solaris, poem by Carolyn by McMillin (science fiction) (44)
* Earthbound Starborn by Karen Talyor (science fiction) (45)
Image:councillog7-1.jpg|inside page from issue #7
Image:councillog7-2.jpg|inside page from issue #7
Image:councillog7-3.jpg|inside page from issue #7
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Category:1980s