OktoberTrek

OktoberTrek is a fan-run Star Trek convention with celebrity guests in Baltimore. There were two.
This con replaced ClipperCon and after three years, Farpoint became OktoberTrek's replacement.
==Meta==
* Sandy, the ex-con Promoter: Memories of OktoberTrek ‘92 – Part One; archive link (July 26, 2021)
* Sandy, the Secret Financier – Farpoint 93; archive link (August 3, 2021)
==1990==
It was held in Cockeysville, Maryland on October 12–14.
Guests for the 1990 convention included Gates McFadden and DeForest Kelley. Other guests were Marc Okrand (author of "The Klingon Dictionary" and Klingon conlang for the movies), Howard Weinstein and Carmen Carter (both Trek tie-in authors).
Catching the wave of popularity of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the convention drew over 2,000 attendees.
It had an auction, art show, dealer's room, programming, talent show, videos, awards, con suite, and masquerade.
One activity was a Temple of Trek Revival.
There were two original stage productions planned by "Cheap Treks and the "Not-Ready-For-Paramount Players."
The con book had an essay by a 24-year old East German fan and the topic was the recent fall of the Berlin Wall.
The DeForest Kelley Fan Communique has a party called "The De Rowdy Cowboy Roundup." See a con report from the The DeForest Dispatch #27 for more.
From a flyer: 
===1990: Programming===
Descriptions below are from the program book.
* Writers and Speakers: Lisa White, Dennis Bailey, A.C. Crispin, Carmen Carter, Howard Weinstein, Marc Okrand, Dave McDonnell (editor of Starlog), Bennet Pomerantz
* Filkers:
** Denebian Slime Devils ("The Slime Devils consist of six Trek fans who spring Trek and Science Fiction filksongs on unsuspecting con-goers. The Slimes began filking when they were in high school, and published several songs after reading other people's parodies. (Imitation in the sincerest form of flattery!) They were talked into performing at Shore Leave II, and knew they were a hit when a member of the audience literally fell on the floor laughing (at the songs, that is!). The Slimes write filks anywhere -- kitchens, rest rooms, parking lots, picnic benches, before movies, during movies, after movies you can't imagine some of the places they have done it (wrote songs, that is!). Every presentation is different, wackier than the one before, a genuine treat for audiences. Warning! Approach a Slime with a radio at your own risk!")
** Musical Chairs ("Despairing of solving the "Technical Difficulties" of rehearsing and performing in a bicoastal group, Linda Melnick started looking around for two new people talented enough to sing intricate 3-part harmony. She didn't have to look far to find Jean Stevenson (hey, Long Island is closer than California!), a long-time filker who had already written for and sung with Technical Difficulties. The third person was discovered right in her own backyard (Rockville!), long-time fan, but neo-filker, Lucinda Brown. Together they have formed a new trio, Musical Chairs, bringing together harmonies old and new, in a style all their own.")
* Music: Chris Soto's Song Tape
* The OktoberTrek Masquerade
* Panels:
** Star Trek VI: The Final Final ("Gene Roddenberry has said he will end the movie series "with dignity." Our panel of fans speculate and invite your comments on how that should be.")
** Through the Guardian and Other Ways ("Time travel is one of the most compelling and mind-boggling concepts in science fiction and STAR TREK has used it extensively, although not always consistently. An hour for the buffs and befuddled who find the whole subject fascinating.")
** The Play's the Thing ("Months of hard work and practice go into producing a play, a showcase, a filk group or a slide show to be featured at a con, but it's a way for fans to participate. If you think you'd like to be a part of this activity, our panel of experts are here to tell you what's involved.")
** Remember... Fanzines ("Fanzines reached their heyday in the seventies and early eighties, but now there seems to be a dearth of them available. A panel examines the reasons and questions if the demise is permanent or can we expect a rebirth. How will the lack of new zines affect Fandom?")
** N*A*S*A ("Not All Successful Attempts. If we are ever going to see the TREK Universe become a reality, the exploration of space is primary, but recent accidents, malfunctions, delays and other assorted problems have made even the most die-hard supporter question the use of hard-earned tax dollars. Now is a chance to examine our thoughts on the condition of our space program and voice our opinions of its future.")
** Fanzines: A Business or a Hobby ("A tax expert discusses how to keep records to please the IRS.")
** Planet Earth: Endangered World ("EarthDay, 1990 was an all-out effort to alert us to the dangers awaiting our planet unless we begin taking better care of it. As Star Trek fans, our concern for the future is evident and as citizens of EARTH, we all must accept responsibility. This panel invites discussion, ideas and information on what we can do from Recycling, Greenpeace, Energy Conservation or Political Pressure, to preserve our planet for future generations.")
** Boredom or Bedlam: The Wrath of Cons ("A panel of con-goers and producers invite your participation in a lively discussion of what ingredients make the difference between a fun-filled, well-run convention and a weekend disaster.")
** Ask Not What Your Fandom Can Do... ("What motivates a person to get involved and what keeps them coming back? What is or should be the role of a fan?")
** Doctor, Doctor ("A comparison of McCoy and Crusher, their respective positions on their Enterprises and relationships to their own Captain and crew.")
** The Enemy Within ("Klingons, Romulans, Ferengi and other baddies have plagued the Federation for decades. An hour to discuss the antagonists, who they are, how much we know about them and their continuing associations with Starfleet.")
** Where Are They Now? ("Classic TREK characters, McCoy and Sarek, have appeared on TNG. Do we want to see the future of other original crew members and guests and if so, who?")
** Pointed Ears and Spotted Heads ("The new Fox series, Alien Nation, contains many of the same elements as classic TREK, including an early cancellation and fan protest, and our panel discusses the similarities.")
** Little Tin Gods ("They live in our fantasies and grow larger than life. Have our TREK SUPERHEROES gone beyond the realm of believability, a factor that was one of the requirements of the series.")
** Oh, God, It Hurts A specific line of of dialogue from the Starsky & Hutch episode "A Coffin for Starsky." ("That phrase has evoked shivers of anticipation in the hurt/comfort aficionado, in both the written and spoken form. An hour of fun for those of this genre to bare their secret fantasies, and for the un-initiated who wonder at the fascination of such a "bizarre" interest.")
** Generation Gap ("The friendship of Kirk's bridge crew is legendary and the basis of many episode and movie story lines. Now, after three seasons, we examine what relationships have or have not developed aboard Picard's Enterprise and how important they are to the series' success.")
** I'Chiya and Isis ("They say pets tell a lot about the type of people who own them. Given this premise, the panel will speculate on what kind of animal Kirk, Spock and Co. and Picard's Crew might choose as their individual companions.")
** Pretty is as Pretty Does ("A panel of experts discuss the importance of presentation in a costume contest.")
* Nancy Kippax's Trektalk
* Infinite Vulcan, Pirates of Orion It is unclear what this was.
* Game: Trekionary ("In the tradition of shows such as Win, Lose, or Draw and the Pictionary board game, comes TREKTIONARY. Join us on Sunday for competition play on our easels, as teams decipher the doodles and scratches of clues as given to you by your host, Marc Lee. Come as a team or be a part of on-site team formation. Your artistic skill or lack thereof will determine if you will be named TREKTIONARY CHAMPS. TREKTIONARY. BE AN ARTIST.")
* Plays:
** Trek to the Future ("Holy fuel report, Batman! Will our heroes remember their lines? Yes, this weekend, you get not one but two plays from some of fandom's finest. OktoberTrek welcomes Cheap Treks Productions, the people behind Fandom at the Opera and Bolt Upright: Space Shamus, to our stage. Come watch the magic happen as we answer the question, "How're they gonna get a Delorean on stage?!" Starring Lance Woods, David Keefer and Tom Chafin.")
** The Ghost and Doctor Crusher ("The Not-Ready-For-Paramount Players present their latest comic smash. Remember Star Trek IV: The Voyage (the hell) Home, and Star Trek V: What the Hell? Yes, it's every bit as gruesome. If you've never been to a convention stage play, find out what you're missing! Learn what happened to Beverly Crusher in her year away from the U.S.S. Enterprise. Susan White Weinstein, Steve Wilson, Paul BaIze and Barbara Thompson star.")
* Star Trek Bloopers
* Klingon Slide Show
* Temple of Trek ("The TEMPLE OF TREK REVIVAL, now in its sixth year, brings the words of the Great Bird to his Faithful Fen at conventions in the Mid-Atlantic area. Join Dr. Trekwell and his Choir of the Robes of Many Colors as they sing hymns such as "Amazing Spock," "Kroyka T'hylla Kroyka,II "Great Bird Loves the Little Children" and other standards like you've never heard them before. If you want to get a flavor of the Temple services, visit Dr. Trekwell at his table in the Dealers' Room where he sells his "religious articles" for a small love offering. The TEMPLE OF TREK however isn't always out for fun. Collections taken at services go to various charities as have profits from bake sales and other endeavors. If you're a faithful fan, the Temple is for you! PRAISE TREK!")
* Mortas-Te-Kaase ("Mortas-Te-Kaase (Imperial Klingon Death's Hand Squadron) has been in existence for 15 years. Originally a small group, it has grown to be one of the largest Klingon groups in the world. It is a multinational, activity-oriented group, which seeks to involve as many of its members as possible in a variety of activities, ranging from Laser Battles (with Federation, Romulan, and other alien groups) to role-playing games; from excursions (both scientific and relaxing) to convention security; from Children's Literacy campaigns to the "Battle of the Bulge" (a health and fitness campaign). One of the group's goals is to provide accurate information on the Klingons of the Roddenberry/Star Trek universe. The group seeks to educate the Klingon-fan population through its membership package, newsletters, meetings, and whatever other ways are possible. The Slide Presentation, "A Tour Through a Klingon Battlecruiser," and the following Q&A period are examples of Mortas-Te-Kaase's efforts to bring information about the Klingon's ships, culture, attitudes and ways of life from Paramount to the public. The program is dedicated to the late Michael McMaster, designer of the Klingon Battlecruiser blueprints. The narrator is Richard Nocella, a veteran planetarium instructor and a college professor with over 20 years experience. In the presentation, Mr. Nocella uses a variety of techniques he has created, as well as slides which were made especially for this program. The Q&A portion will be under the command of Lord Krell Epetay-Vertah (Thomas Scheuer), Lord Admiral and founder of Mortas-Te-Kaase and veteran Klingon warrior for many years.")
* The Kroykah! Show ("Join hosts Steve Wilson and Marc Lee for Friday late-nite entertainment at the Kroykah! Show. Just like the Gong Show, we'll be showcasing the talents of any fan who's brave or stupid enough to take the stage. Expect some real dogs! Our expert panel of celebrity judges will rate the acts (giving the Kroykah! to any unfit to continue), and select the grand prize winners.")
* Ten Forward ("The committee that held the first, ground-breaking Ten Forward proudly invites you to the celebration no convention since has done without! A cash bar, dancing, and a D.J. bring a little taste of the NCC 1701-D to Hunt Valley. In keeping with the spirit of OktoberFest, a short selection of German Polka music will be played.")
===1990: Flyers and Pocket Programs===
File:octobertrek1990flyer.jpg|a 1990 flyer
File:Octtrekflyer.jpg|another 1990 flyer
File:oktobertrek1990sat.jpg|the pocket program for the 1990 Saturday programming
File:oktobertrek1990sun.jpg|the pocket program for the 1990 Sunday programming
File:Oktobertrek1990movietrivia.jpg|movie trivia quiz for 1990
===1990: From the Program Book===
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===1990: Convention Reports===
==1991==
It was held October 4–6, 1991 at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn in Maryland, US.
The celebrity guests of honor were Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton (his first con appearance), Nichelle Nichols, Robert H. Justman, Bruce Hyde (portrayed Kevin Riley), Arne Starr (artist and Asst. Sysop of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Roundtable on the GEnie computer network), Marc Okrand, and Howard Weinstein. While A.C. Crispin wasn't an official guest, she spoke at a panel in exchange for her door fee waived.
The con charities were Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (Jonathan Frake's choice) and Kwanza Foundation (Nichelle Nichols' choice).
The program book is 44 pages long. It contains programming info, bios of the guests, about Star Trek's place in history, maps, rules, and finally, an an essay by Sue Keenan ("To Boldly Go..."); Keenan was President of the DeForest Kelley Fan Communique (DKFC), and this essay originally appeared in the DKFC Newsletter in September, 1991.
 Image:octobertrek.jpg| cover of the 1991 convention book 
===1991: From the Program Book===
===1991: Programming===
* Temple of Trek and Reverend Trekwell
* a 24-hour computer room
* informational gatherings about American Sign Language and sight impairment
* Panels
** And the Beat Goes On ("If Spock and McCoy go, can Kirk be far behind? Not to mention Sarek. It seems our classic TREK characters are making the move, one by one, to appear on Next Generation. This panel examines how we, as fans, feel about it. Does it give Trek a sense of continuity or is it a betrayal of our fantasies for the future of our classic heroes? How do we feel about seeing these adventures 80 years hence?")
** The Cast You Love to Boo ("What is it about characters such as Chekov, Wesley, Chapel (occasionally Riker and even Kirk) that raises fans' ire? If one of these is your personal favorite, come to defend his/her position -- no weapons except words, please.")
** Convention Update ("Informed panelists present current news on the problems fan cons are facing with a certain pro-con's apparent intention of a monopoly. A follow-up to the discussions at Shore Leave XIII.")
** Costume Calls from the '60s to the '90s ("Ever since the firstStar Trek fan put on a pair of "Spock ears", costuming has been a part of fandom. A panel of experts discuss the changes in these events, examining improvements, new techniques and materials and explore the attitudes of costumers and spectators over the years.")
** Dinosaurs? ("They're not extinct. They pioneered Trek Fandom, wrote letters, published zines, held conventions that expected 300 and drew 3,000. By special request, these panelists share experiences and enthusiasm. They'll make you proud to be a Star Trek fan if this is your first con or if you've been around as long as they have.")
** Gender and Power in Starfleet ("There seems to be a dearth of female admirals or even captains on Next Gen causing panelists to wonder if indeed the 90's TREK has gone much beyond Uhura's "opening hailing-frequencies" or Chapel's doe-eyed adoration of Spock of the 60's. Does the Starfleet of either series really reflect the future of Women's Equal Rights.")
** I Saw It the Movies ("...but it ain't necessarily what I wrote. Before the Motion Picture, fan writers speculated beyond the five-year mission... then we saw beyond. A fun panel to discuss what kind offuture we might have seen for our heroes, better or worse than what the producers gave us. Let your imagination go wild or keep it conservative.")
** In the Spirit of the IDIC ("A panel of interested fans discuss the feasibility of a gay character being featured on Next Generation.")
** Kirk vs. Picard ("If the Earth were in jeopardy, who would be the better man to save it? Frustrated by the inability to do more than punch a number in reply to the questions recently posed in a T.V. Guide poll? Now's your chance to listen to our panelists' thought-out defense of their choice and to voice the reasons behind your decision.)
** Klingons, Klingons, and More Klingons ("The only race outside the Federation to play so prominent a part ofthe original series, all the movies, and the Next Generation. Spawning a fandom of their own, a panel ofKlingon sympathizers, examines what makes them so fascinating and asks "Are they perennial baddies or is there a redeeming side to the race that remains both an adversary and ally?"")
** Pro Panel ("Illustrator for D.C. Comics Arne Starr, and Author Ann Crispin, reveal the perks and pitfalls in the world of publishing.")
** Riker and Geordi ("A panel of "counselors" examine the psyche of our two guests' characters and discuss their strengths and weaknesses, assets and personality flaws in their positions on the Enterprise and relationships to other crewmembers.")
** Star Trek VI... What???!!! ("Yeah, I know they told us this was the last movie, but on Good Morning, America last August, nearly every cast member expressed a desire, and in fact, implied a good possibility for a Star Trek VII. So, do we think it will happen? Should it?")
** The Third Generation ("Panelists discuss whether or nor ST:TNG will spawn six movies and another "generation" series as the original has done. STAR TREK: 2016. What's the 50th anniversary prognosis?")
** Three Faces of Jim ("In the 1970's panelists at early cons discussed how McCoy and Spock were designed to represent the logical and emotional sides of Kirk (i.e. every man). Our 90's panel recreates that subject and adds the knowledge gained by exposure to five movies and the friendship of these three men.")
** True Confessions of a Fan (" Brave panelists reveal bizzare, hilarious and downright outrageous things they have done in the name of fandom and challenge the audience to top these feats in a side splitting hour of tell-all.")
** What Would Kirk Give Up for Spock, etc. (" In 1991 we know that Kirk gambled his career, destroyed the Enterprise, and lost his son in his effort to return Spock's katra to Vulcan. And conversely, Spock willingly sacrificed his life to save Kirk's. But let's step through the Guardian. It's 1970. The movies didn't exist, most fan-fiction hadn't been written and panelists were examining the 79 episodes to discover the depths of the relationship between these two characters.")
** A Writer's Guide for Next Generation ("There was an unwritten guide for fan-fiction of Classic TREK. Fan writers generally "played-by-the-rules," going to great measures to justify what might be considered "unusual" behaviors by specific characters. This panel discusses the "do's and don't" of Next Gen fan fic and attempts to discover why there is so much less of it than there is of Classic Trek.")
** Reading Rainbow (A children's story hour. Volunteer teachers and librarians read to children.)
* Skit ("Cheap Treks Presents Planet of Dark Shadows. It begins when Kirk, Spock and McCoy follow mysterious crewman Zebediah Collins to his hometown on earth. There, they find a coffin in a secret room and... well, you know what comes next. Join this renowned fandom comedy troupe for their latest (and possibly silliest) musical comedy.")
* Ten Forward ("Following Masquerade Saturday night, join the OktoberTrek comnrittee and fellow fans for a bash so unbelievable it could only have come from outer space. A DJ will take your requests dance songs, a cash bar will be and (new at OktoberTrek!), music videos.... pro and fan... will grace our projection TV.")
* The Kroykah! Show ("Steve Wilson and Marc Lee (who?!) host as a panel of fandom's funniest, most bizzare and even most offensive acts. (There will be a limit to the number of Andrew Dice Kirks, however.) Who will win the trophy and who will be Kroykah!d?")
* Omicron Ceti III: ("It all started on the 10th anniversary ofStar Trek at the Bicentennial 10 Con in New York. OCIII debuted with the filk "You're My Home, Enterprise." The applause from 5000 fans and a trophy from the costume call judges spurred Martha Bonds and Kathy Burns to compose songs celebrating Star Trek. The group at various times consisted of 3, 4, and 5 members but the themes of their music remained the same—Classic Trek adventures, the friendship between Kirk and Spock, and the Star Trek movies. Martha and Rodney Bonds joined by Russ Volker went on to perform at cons from Baltimore to Cleveland to New York and Ottawa, Canada until their "retirement" several years ago. On this 25th Anniversary ofTrek, they are proud to return to the Hunt Valley stage—come join them to sing "One Last Song."")
* filking by The Slime Devils
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===1991: Convention Reports===
==1992==
October 9–11, 1992
The guests of honor were Brent Spiner, Margaret Wander Bonanno (writer), Dr. Yoji Kondo (astrophysicist), DeForest Kelley, Howard Weinstein, Carmen Carter, The Boogie Knights, The Denebian Slime Devils, Reverend Trekwell, and Marc Okrand. It is possible that two other guests were Dave McDonnell and Ann Crispin.
There is a selection of some of the questions/answers with Brent Spiner at this con printed in Data Base v.1 n.2.
===1992: From the Program Book===
File:oktobertrek1992-2.jpg|from the 1992 program book
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===1992: Programming===
* Skit: "Get a Wonderful Life" by Cheap Treks ("Ever wondered what fandom would be like without you? One man will discover the horrible answer for himself this weekend, as nationally-renowned fan repertory company Cheap Treks presents its latest parody smash on Sunday afternoon. Be ready to laugh, and make sure to visit the restroom first, 'cause they bolt the doors to keep the audience in! (No, seriously, they're good... would we lie?)")
* Music: Boogie Knights ("In 1982, a new filk group called the Boogie Knights made their first appearance. Ten years later, lasting longer than the average sitcom, they're still around -- bringing with them the style ofhumor, wit and -- oh, yeah -- music that has made them pseudo-famous at Maryland conventions for years. They have published three collections of songs: A Little (Boogie) Knight Music, Appearing Knightly and Knight Gallery, and plan to release another collection. So if you like down-home, porch-rockin', country-style pickin' and grinnin', then go watch Hee-Haw. If you want to just sit back and laugh, then go see the Boogie Knights.")
* Music: The Denebian Slime Devils
* Masquerade ("An Important Note About Workmanship Judging: There is a subtle but very important difference between "workmanship" and "prejudging." At OktoberTrek's Masquerade, we do not prejudge costumes. The workman- ship judging which is scheduled beforehand is so that our judges can observe distinctive and/or unique features of your costume. In turn, several workmanship awards will be presented. However, workmanship judging is in no way connected to the stage judging. Ifyou choose not to participate in workmanship, there will be no impact, positive or negative, on how you are judged during Masquerade. Everyone is welcome to join in workmanship, of course, but please be aware that it is not prejudging, and not a necessary process for everyone participating in Masquerade.")
* Temple of Trek and Reverend Trekwell
* Panels
** Artificial Intelligence in S-F ("We all know a computer that seems almost human (except for the one that computer produced this write-up, she KNOWS she's human, don't you, dear?). With artificial intelligence in real life becoming more advanced all the time, how has Science Fiction kept up in it's portrayal of computers, robots and androids? Can machines really become human?")
** Best Trek Novels ("Panelists will bring their favorite Pocket (or Bantam-- remember them?) Trek novels, old and Next Generation, to discuss. Listeners are welcome to bring their favorites, too.")
** Commercialization in Star Trek ("Which one of us doesn't own an Enterprise Christmas Ornament ($24.95), a Franklin Mint Enterprise ($199.95), the Trek Chess Set ($@#&*$.95!), or, at least some of those nifty, little vinyl figures ($3.00 ea)? The kind of stuff we always wanted is now for sale.
Does it bolster Trek's position of an American icon, or, in the face of the 25th anniversary, did every sleazeball and his brother just come up with a way to cash in on Trek?")
** Elementary, Dear Android ("Gene Roddenberry had a knack for creating characters with no emotions on a search for them- selves -- Number One, Spock, Questor, and, finally, Data. After six years, how much as the most changeless crewmember changed?)
* False Utopia? (" "We don't use cash." "That kind of personal ambition no longer exists." "Humans don't try to possess each other in that way anymore." Can the Next Generation ideal of no money, no personal wealth and no marriage as we know it really work with humans? Would we want it to? What do the producers of Next Generation envision as the perfect society, and what do we?")
** The Fandom Connection ("Many of us have met our spouses and significant others at conventions, and many ofus have been on dates from hell after ten-forward. Does meeting someone through fandom differ from meeting someone anywhere else?")
** A History of Trek Fandom ("Fans who were there recall the beginnings ofTrek fandom, from the first con in New York to the premiere of the motion picture.")
** J.T.K. ("Whatever happened to the Captain of the Enterprise? Paramount has sworn they'll never write Kirk's end. How would you do it?")
** Kirk/Shatner Bashing ("This tasteless tradition may be becoming fandom's favorite parlor game -- even though Kirk won the TV Guide poll. With the coming ofJean Luc Picard, is James T. now a useless Captain Dunsel, too unrefined to command the flagship of the fleet?")
** None of Us Are Perfect ("Saavik has been portrayed by Kirstie Alley, Robin Curtis, and (almost) Kim Cattrall. She came very close to having Spock's child (or did she?), pairing up with David Marcus, having a passionate fling with Kirk and betraying the Federation. Come try to pin this character down -- the producers sure can't do it!")
** Sawbones ("Leonard H. McCoy: From beginnings as the stereotypical drunken surgeon on a wagon train to the stars, he became the patron saint who started many fans on the road to healing others. He's kind, unhappy, wise, bitter, combative, loyal to the core. Finally, he was the revered one who ushered Captain Picard on his wayinthenewEnterprise. Onethingiscertain--we'veseenmore character development in Bones than in most other of our favor- ites. Our panelists will try to make sense of the bits and pieces.")
** Star Trek: Deep Space 5? 7?... (oh, yeah!) 9 ("It's coming in January, the second spin-off of Trek. Wili it work? Is it too much, or will it be, like Next Generation, a runaway success?")
** Star Trek Over VI-ty ("Spock was already engaging in Cowboy diplomacy, McCoy's hands were shaking, Sulu was master of a ship, and Kirk was finally at peace with leaving captaincy behind. The characters ofthe Undiscovered Country were not those we'd come to know in past adventures. Panelists comment on the changes in old friends after twenty-five years.")
** Star Trek VII ("Will they? Should they? Rumors are flying, and only one thing is certain -- Paramount hasn't written James T. Kirk off yet.")
** Star Trek—The Comic Book ("Discussion on the comic book -- established storylines, stories we'd like to see done, what we do and don't like about the comic, etc.")
** Wence Fandom (" In the mid-eighties, we saw a sharp drop in attendance at cons and numbers ofzines for sale. Next Generation has changed all that. Registration is back up, although zine catalogs are thinner. What is the new face of fandom, and where is it going now that the Next Generation is the current generation?")
** Who's Running Earth? ("What is the government like on Earth in Star Trek's time? How are leaders chosen -- popular vote, etc.? How does the government fit in with the UFP?")
* Das Trekskellar (Looking to get geared up into that convention feeling? Come to the HuntValley room Friday evening for a cash food bar and a cash bar, complemented by live entertainment as only OktoberTrek can provide it.)
* The OktoberTrek Charity Auction (Our guests and committee have generally provided Trek and genre memorabilia that's rare, one-of-a-kind, and just plain fun. Proceeds benefit the North Shore Animal League and Comic Relief.)
* The Kroykah! Show (It's back, and this time it's in 3-D!! Three times the laughs! Three times the terror! Three times the Kroykah! in 3-D! (Actually, Marc and Steve are still pretty one-dimensional, but we'd have to pay for real talent).)
* Ten Forward ("Join us on the recreation deck (Hunt Room) after Masquerade on Saturday. Guinan was unavailable to tend bar, but Continuum Music will serve up dance favorites from all eras, and a cash bar will be available.")
===1992: Some Unwanted Attention===
Some fans at this con were bothered by the presence of the mainstream press, and subsequent newspaper article. The article was in the Baltimore Sun and titled Star Trek erotica gets some hot, others bothered. 
Some fans expressed their displeasure regarding these events:
 
===1992: Convention Reports===
==References==
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