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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 .
"We must remember
that the promise of tomorrow will not be
fulfilled easily. The collective commitment of
our nations, as well as the vision, wisdom, and
hard work of many, many individuals will be
required to bring our dreams to fruition. In a
way, the Enterprise and the optimistic future in
which it exists might be thought of as a
reminder of what we can achieve when we really
try"
- Gene
Roddenberry
Creator, Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next
Generation
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."
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IFT President - Fleet Admiral Russ Haslage
Duties:
Article 6, Section 6.6:
The Chief of Operations will be the
president of the Corporation and the
Chairperson of the Federation
Council. It will be the duty of the
Chief of Operations to have general
supervision of the affairs of the
Corporation.
He or she will execute on behalf
of the Corporation all contracts,
deeds, conveyance, and other
instruments in writing that may be
required or authorized by the
Federation Council for the proper
and necessary transaction of the
business of the Corporation.
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Chief of Operations - Admiral Mandy Ison
Duties:
The Chief of Operations will be the
executive vice president of the
Corporation and the Vice-Chairperson of
the Federation Council. It will be the
duty of the Chief of Operations to
assist in the general supervision of the
affairs of the Corporation, to act in
the absence or disability of the IFT
President, and to perform such other
duties as may be assigned to him or her
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Commissions Advisor - Commodore Juanita Gamble
Duties:
The Commissions Advisor will be a
vice-president of the Corporation and a
voting member of the IFT Council. The
Commissions Advisor will be the Director
of the Fleet Rank Review Board who's
duties will be to coordinate with
documentation, recommendations to
Council for all promotions [ and
demotions if necessary ] above and
including Captain 3rd class, making sure
that 'no one gets left behind.'
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Director of Communications - Commodore Andy Mihail
Duties:
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Article
6,
Section
6.10:
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The
Director
of
Communications
will
be a
vice-president
of
the
Corporation
and
a
voting
member
of
the
IFT
Council.
The
Director
of
Communications'
duties
will
be
to
coordinate
regular
communication
within
IFT.
He /
she
will
represent
the
Federation
Council
to
the
members
by
regular
news
/
info
bulletins
and
coordinate
fleet
communications
from
the
support
offices
within
IFT
HQ,
while
also
encouraging
fluid
communications
between
the
members
/
chapters
and
to
their
GEO
Commanders
for
forwarding
to
IFT
HQ.
In
addition
the
director
of
Communications
will
act
as
secretary
to
Council.
He
or
she
will
be
responsible
for
keeping
the
corporate
meeting
minutes.
He
or
she
will
give
or
cause
to
be
given
all
notices
of
meetings
of
the
IFT
Council
and
all
other
notices
required
by
law,
by
these
By-Laws
or
at
the
discretion
of
IFT
Council.
[
The
IFT
Council
may
also
elect
a
non
voting
assistant
secretary,
who
will
perform
the
duties
and
assume
the
responsibilities
of
the
secretary
to
Council
as
above
set
forth
under
the
general
direction
of
the
secretary
to
Council
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GEO 1 Commander - Erica Baun
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.
Duties:
The GEO (Geographical Extension of
Operations) Commanders will be
consultant directors [non-executive
officers] of the Corporation having an
advisory non voting role, except at
certain times, as expressed in these
bylaws. It will be the duty of a GEO
Commander to act as a regional
representative of the Corporation, the
parameters of said region to be
determined by the IFT Council. He or
she, under the supervision of the Chief
of Staff and Chief of Operations, will
be responsible to provide administrative
support and guidance to the individual
Chapters of the Corporation whose
principal offices are within his or her
designated region, to coordinate and
oversee the expansion and the
furtherance of the Corporation and its
stated purposes within his or her
designated region, to act as an
intermediary between the individual
Chapters within his or her region and
the Corporation, to ensure that the
Chapters within his or her designated
region abide by the provisions of these
By-Laws and any other subsequent policy
or procedural literature published by
the Corporation, and to perform such
other duties as may be assigned to him
or her by the Chief of Operations, the
Chief of Staff, or the Federation
Council.
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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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