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USS Agamemnon NFC-7801 - International Federation of Trekkers GEO 1
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Welcome
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The IFT is devoted to keeping alive many of the ideals and philosophies brought forth in Star Trek. These include, but are not limited to, racial harmony, space exploration, and the respect of all forms of life .
It was with this in mind that, on June 1st, 1984 the International Federation of Trekkers was founded. Known at that time as the "Ohio Federation of Trekkers," the organization and its founding chapter, the USS Conquest was based in Cleveland, Ohio. What started off rather small grew beyond the boundaries of the state of Ohio and into other states and countries. This growth was instrumental in legally changing the organization's name to the International Federation of Trekkers. In the late 1980's IFT defined its position and changed its newsletter from the "Federation Log" to the "IFT Newsletter." This new publication featured articles on the environment, space program from around the world and education. The club also changed and improved its logos and graphics knowing that they would lead the way to a greater awareness of the organization and its purpose. IFT's founding chapter was renamed as well, changing the name from the USS Conquest to the USS T'hy'la (A Vulcan word meaning "more than friend"). Since IFT's beginnings the organization has proven that change is a good thing, and that only through change can any organization meet the needs of its membership. In 1992 IFT incorporated itself to reflect the organizations real world stance. The IFT newsletter was again changed to a publication called "Voyages", allowing a broader perspective on Trek related events, club information, and articles ranging from environmental issues to public awareness and space programs. Other areas were affected by the incorporation process as well, such as a complete restructuring of IFT's command level and legal aspects of IFT's position in the real world. Through all of the changes in IFT on thing has remained the same IFT's purpose: 1. To promote the humanistic philosophies and ideals portrayed in the Star Trek mythos in a realistic fashion, conducive to the continued existence and responsible advancement of humankind. 2. To bring together those persons interested in various aspects of Star Trek for the purpose of social interaction and community service. 3. To promote within the community at large a more positive impression of Star Trek enthusiasts as intelligent, socially conscious, and active individuals who are indeed very aware of, and concerned about, the real world of today. 4. To provide, promote, and support education and positive activism in the areas of human rights, racial and sexual equality, the environment, and space exploration. 5. To create and administer chapters worldwide for the purpose of community service and social interaction at the local level. 6. To promote a more positive impression of Star Trek enthusiasts as intelligent, socially conscious, active individuals who are aware and concerned about the real world of today." The IFT Council The Chief of Operations, Chief of Staff, Admiral of Operations, Council Adjutant and the Director of Communications are the Executive Officers of the Corporation sharing the corporate vote The GEO Commanders - Normally a Fleet Captain (the number and who will hold these positions will be determined from time to time by the Federation Council) The GEO Commanders are Secondary Officers of the Corporation and have an advisory role and do not vote apart from at certain times as expressed in the IFT bylaws.
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Commodore Wayne Sexton
Senior Commander Nicholas May
