Shore Leave (US convention)/2000

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Shore Leave is an annual fan-run convention that takes place in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 
It was founded by the Star Trek Association of Towson which continues to run it. The first convention took place in 1979; the con was still running as of 2025.
The con's focus was initially on Star Trek, but it has since broadened to include other science fiction media. 
==2000: Shore Leave 22==
The co-chairs were Kett Kettering and Marilyn Mann.
The 40-page program book wraparound cover is by Tye Bourdony.
Guests were Howard Weinstein, Marjean Holden, Lawrence Montaigne, Joan Winston, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Denise Crosby, Gerrit Graham, Claudia Christian, Jesco Von Puttkamer, Tye Bourdony, Ann Crispin, Roberta Rogow, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Jan Friedman, Richard Herd, and Peter David.
From the program book: 
===2000: Programming===
* Showcase: Con Play: "TrekFanatic" ("Satiric Park presents The Not Ready For Paramount Players in 'Trek Fanatic' Baltimore's own parody troupe has produced over thirty shows (lately under almost that many names!), including 'Fandom at the Opera,' 'My Fan Lady,' and 'The Little Half-breed.' Names may change, but the quality never seems to vary. (We didn't say it was good quality, we just said it didn't vary!) This year we present our 33rd convention showcase, one of our most ambitious efforts to date, 'TrekFanatic'. It seems there's this Trek Cruise ship, which they say is unsinkable, on its maiden voyage. Suddenly, it slams into... well, now, that would be telling, wouldn't it?") (see for more information on the con's skits in general)
* Showcase: Con Skit: Opening sketch: “The Sith Sense,” Episode MST-ed: TOS: “The Paradise Syndrome” There is much about it at Fourth Annual Adventures in Con-Going; archive link (Jul 16, 2000,) by Mystery Trekkie Theater (see for more information on the con's skits in general)
* Writing Fan Fiction Sans Mary Sue ("How to avoid some of the common pitfalls found in fan fiction. Hosted by Ann Zewen and Orion Press.")
* Sulu and the Excelsior ("Should Trek go "back to the future"? Do the fans really want a series/movie with Captain Hikaru Sulu and his starship, Excelsior? David Brewer, Randy Hall, Lorenzo Heard.")
* Roswell That Ends Well ("Where can the storyline go? Wayne Hall.")
* Crushes: Which Characters Give You Shivers? ("'Fess up! Sometimes we watch to stimulate more than our intellects! Let's dish our faves! Elizabeth Gorman.")
* LEXX Education ("Can a dead man, a sex slave, a robotic head and a former second-class courier make a difference in the universe, or will they blow up every planet they encounter? Wayne Hall, Lorenzo Heard, Stella Sutkiewicz.")
* Janeway/Chakotay: The Best Command Team Since TOS? ("Does this team share the best command chemistry since classic Trek? Why? Why not? Olivia Jackson.")
* From Yar to Sela ("The many faces of Denise Crosby. Randy Hall, Lorenzo Heard.")
* No More Now and Again? ("Will it return on another network? What will happen to Michael Wiseman and his family? Let's talk! Randy Hall, Wayne Hall, Justine Randt.")
* Stargate SG-1: The Gou'ald, the Bad and the Ugly ("Stargate SG-l has interesting plots, believable characters and a mythology that works. Can they keep it fresh? Randy Hall, Wayne Hall, Marc Villa.")
* How Should Voyager End? ("How should Voyager spend it's final season? According to many fans, not like that! Lorenzo Heard, Abby Lindstrom.")
* Farscape: Zhaan With The Wind ("Let's talk. Stephannie Baldau, Joan Winston, Annie White, John White.")
* The Internet's Influence on Trek ("How is this powerful communications medium affecting Star Trek and it's fandom? Geordi Padovan, Zachary Zulkowski, Alex Rosenzweig.")
* Keith R.A. De Candido & Bob Greenberger ("What's Coming in Books and Comics? A preview from the guys who know.
* Babylon 5 Remembered ("What did we like best: What do we miss the most? Could the magic ever be repeated? Michael Schilling, Annie Wheeler.") 
* Keith R.A. De Candido & Bob Greenberger ("What's Coming in Books and Comics? A preview from the guys who know.")
* Masquerade 101 ("Learn what to expect ifyou plan to enter this year's competition. Learn the nitty gritty and general costuming information as well. Bring your questions!")
* Presentation 101 ("Award-winning costumers will be on hand to share tips on presenting that costume. Need some help for this year's presentation? Helpful suggestions are free of charge!")
* Masquerade Critique ("Find out how and why the judges made their choices at last night's Masquerade.")
* Costuming on the Cheap ("You shouldn't have to take out a second mortgage to finance a costume! Learn some penny-saving tips from the experts or come and share your own!")
* Is X-Men a Marvelous Movie? ("Will the X-Men be faithful to the comics? Or will it crash and burn as many Marvel movies have done before? Randy Hall, Wayne Hall, Dave MacPherson.")
* EFC: Zo'or Loser? ("Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict is undergoing big changes next season. Who is staying? Going? Wayne Hall, Annie White, John White.")
* If You Had Seven Days.... ("What would YOU change in the last seven days? How might it affect your life? The world? Blair Learn.")
* Stargate SG-1 ("An open forum on this fandom phenomenon. Nancy Hunter, Judy Fabina.")
* Farscape ("Is it "Muppets in Space" or the best new sci-fi show to come along in years? Mike Schilling, Marianne Glad, Nancy Hunter, Barbara Kelley, Mary Anne Espenshade.")
* First Wave: Then Say Goodbye ("Come discuss this show about paranoia, the paranormal, and a pair of guys fighting foes who can look like anyone as they infiltrate all levels ofsociety. Wayne Hall, Lorenzo Heard.")
* After Voyager, Another Series? ("Do we want more Voyager? Geordi Padovan, Mike Schilling, Zachary Zulkowski, Andrea Marie Mueller, Olivia Jackson, Alex Rosenzweig.")
* The Thrillogy is Gone ("Will The Pretender, Profiler and The Others turn up again? Stephannie Baldau, Justine Randt, Annie White, John White.")
* Klingon Feast with Richard Herd ("Join L'Kor and the Imperial Klingon Battle Fleet for a Klingon Feast on Friday evening in "Frankie & Vinnie's". Singing, Klingon Poetry, Humor, Weapons and Fun are on the menu, as well as a variety of exotic alien dishes. There is nothing else like it. Click here for more information and the registration form for the Klingon Feast.")
* Roddenberry's Andromeda ("Gene Roddenberry is becoming the hardest working dead guy since Elvis! His latest stars Kevin (Hercules) Sorbo and a cast of aliens making the universe safe for "the Federation"! Let's speculate! Randy Hall, Wayne Hall, Lorenzo Heard.")
* X-Files: Where's Mulder? ("Will this be the last season--again? Will Scully get a new partner? What about the The Lone Gunmen and the spin-off show? Randy Hall, Lorenzo Heard, Annie White.")
* Buffy and Angel and Reilly: Oh My!! ("Relationships in the world of Sunnydale and L.A.-- and where they should--or shouldn't go! Marianne Glad, Holly Love, Cher Schleigh.")
* David Batchelor - Science Programming: The Lifecycle of Stars 
* Kirk Borne - Science Programming: Cosmic Train Wrecks: Hot Galaxy Collisions
* Helen Hart - Science Programming: The Sun's Neighbors
* Leslie Katzel - Science Programming: Longevity
* Mario Livio - Science Programming: Beauty and the Accelerating Universe
* filk (Roberta Rogow, Greg Baker, the Denebian Slime Devils)
===2000: Gallery of Ephemera and Samples from the Program Book===
 
Image:shoreleave2000-1.jpg|from the 2000 program book
Image:shoreleave2000-2.jpg|from the 2000 program book, tribute to Marion McChesney
Image:shoreleave2000-3.jpg|from the 2000 program book
Image:shoreleave2000-4.jpg|from the 2000 program book
Image:shoreleave2000-5.jpg|from the 2000 program book
Image:shoreleave2000-6.jpg|from the 2000 program book
 
===2000: General Con Reports===
===2000: Con Reports by K/S Fans===
Note that most of the art auction reports, skits, art show, and discussions described by K/S fans in the letterzine, The K/S Press and Usenet (specifically alt.startrek.creative.erotica.moderated) did not happen in public venues, but instead at the annual K/S Press room parties and other places. In fact, many K/S fans did not attend much of the official programming, but were there as part of a "con within a con."
 
==References==
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