STARFLEET Region 7

Greetings,

The STARFLEET Diplomatic Corps is seeking motivated and dedicated members to serve as envoys, the vital link between your ship or starbase and the Diplomatic Corps Command.

Envoys are the heart of our outreach efforts, representing both their chapters and STARFLEET’s ideals across fandom and the greater community. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy communication, coordination, and building connections within and beyond the Fleet.

Envoy Responsibilities:

• Serve as the liaison between your Ship or Station and the STARFLEET Diplomatic Corps.
• Report ship-to-ship events or exchange opportunities that foster inter-chapter cooperation.
• Share details of your chapter’s community outreach projects and events.
• Represent your crew at Expos, Conventions, and public events, coordinating with the Diplomatic Corps.
• Communicate Diplomatic Corps news, challenges, and upcoming initiatives to your fellow crewmembers.

Whether your strengths lie in community building, event coordination, or communication, serving as an envoy offers a chance to actively shape the future of STARFLEET diplomacy.

If you or someone in your crew is interested in becoming an envoy, please contact the Diplomatic Corps at sfdc-depchiefenvoy@sfi.org

We look forward to welcoming new envoys aboard and working together to strengthen the ties that unite STARFLEET and fandoms across the quadrant.

In Service and Friendship,
Kendra Chemaly
Chief of Communications – Diplomatic Corps

Hi members of the 7th Fleet,

As I type this, technically this year’s R7 Conference is just about wrapping up but unfortunately due to the coming nor’easter, ADM Wayne Augustson and I needed to depart a bit early and miss closing ceremonies. Wayne made remarkable time and I am home and batting down the hatches for whatever this storm brings my way.

I just wanted to once again congratulate the 2025 SFR7 Conference Committee and all the members of the USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Justice and USS Theresa Sylvester who put on this highly successful event this weekend.

It was a wonderful tribute to the 30th anniversary of STAR TREK Voyager with many panels, most run by Adam Shikowitz that explored the worst and best episodes of the series while former RC and USS Matrix CO Joe Hoolihan once again brought us a panel examining one off and recurring characters in all our original ST TV series. 

There were science programs and magic shows, trivia contests, a pool party, a mixer and Halloween party with Father Hoolihan hearing a humorous confession from a certain regional coordinator. We had special guests from Region 15, the Ingles and Tom Guertin the (former) RC of that region although we did bust his chops that he was still in office to which he steadfastly denied.

I wish to also give a very big THANK YOU to former R7 RC and current VRC who came to my rescue and made an extra trip down my way to help me get to this year’s R7 Conference in lieu of my Shuttlecraft Legacy (Subaru) issues that would not safely allow for a nearly two hour trip to Fairfield NJ. Thank you Wayne, my good friend, partner in crime and roommate for the weekend. You came through for me and we had a blast!

Big congrats to RADM Keith Shikowitz who was officially announced as our new R7 Awards Director. This news was to have been delivered earlier this autumn but real life has thrown me a few curves in recent weeks and unfortunately, a few things got delayed.

Wayne and I have every confidence in Keith to perform this job and we also had the opportunity to speak with him about his plans to improve our awards program. He’ll also be interacting with the SFI Awards Director who recently issued some new changes to encourage members to submit award nominations. Keith will bring a lot of energy to this job and I am confident he will bring some positive changes to our program.

During our CO/XO meeting which was very productive we discussed a wide variety of topics ranging from reminding chapter leaders to check expiration dates of their crew when they make their monthly MSRs to ways to encourage crew members to become involved in chapter activities but one subject that we’ll be exploring is developing an IC bid for the future, possibly bringing back a SF International Conference to the Philadelphia or South Jersey area. Other areas aren’t off the table either as we examine interest, manpower, research hotel costs and the many other aspects of what would be involved. An e-mail will be going out to our region COs about this but the idea got some positive feedback during the meeting including support from those beyond our regional borders.

I want to thank Mike, Keith and Geri for all their work as the conference chairs and I very much appreciate my Pulitzer Prize awarded this morning. I may never get a Pulitzer through my work as Assistant News Editor and Reporter but this award presented by Geri Sylvester Bush today means just as much to me. It came in connection to my role as RC. Wayne also loved his birthday card that featured numerous signatures from those at the conference.

What a wonderful time we had from Friday to Sunday and saying goodbye is always hard but the hugs, jokes, shared ideas we exchanged were what counted most and that swim in the hotel pool was very relaxing. Good times had by all and we are currently reviewing a bid that we have received for next year’s conference. More details to come.

Take care everyone. It has been a challenging year for many and we did remember those who have passed on and also remembered those who this year couldn’t be present for reasons of finances, health or both. You were missed and we hope to see you next year. We know real life can throw us a curve-ball. It certainly did for me and I was grateful to make it thanks to Wayne.

Be well and enjoy the Halloween season!
ADM Bob Vosseller
Region 7 Coordinator
CO USS Challenger NCC-1676-D

Hi everyone,

By now you may have heard (I do hope you have that) we’re having our 2025 Region 7 Conference at the Double Tree by Hilton Fairfield Hotel & Suites in Fairfield, NJ October 10th to 12th.  Please register now if you haven’t already as online registration ends Friday, October 3rd.  After October 3rd, registration will only be available at the door, for $60 cash only.  The hotel does not have an ATM so please keep that in mind.   

We have two new recent announcements regarding this Conference.  The first is, Star Trek drinks will be available for purchase at the Hotel bar.  Please look for the Bar Sign listing these drink specials.  Next we’ll be having a Friday night Pool Party from 8 to 11 PM.  Please bring your swimsuit if you’d like to go swimming in their indoor Pool.  Yes, let’s bring it on for a Region 7 Pool Party!

The Friday night Mixer begins at 6 PM and includes a sandwich buffet.  There are also a number of  restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner including the food court at Willowbrook Mall which is a short distance from the hotel.  Other restaurants close by include, Yard House, Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden, Jose Tejas (Mexican) and the West Essex Diner which is located on the Westbound side of Rt. 46.  In addition the hotel restaurant will be open for breakfast and dinner as well.

The theme for this year’s conference is Voyager’s 30th Anniversary.  We have a lot of fun panels planned which include a talk about Delta Quadrant Species, Star Trek Collectibles, an Astronomy – Webb/Hubble panel, a Starship Magic Show, Significant Secondaries, Star Trek Voyager Trivia, Best Guest Stars on Voyager, the 5 Best and 5 Worst episodes of Voyager and of course our Region 7 Meeting, a CO/XO Meeting and a 7th BDE Muster as well along with many other panels.

More information is available at our Region 7 Conference Website https://2025region7conference.regfox.com/2025-starfleet-region-7-conference  

Should anyone have any questions about this Conference, please feel free to contact me us directly.

Thank you,
ADM Mike Stein
CO, USS Justice – NCC 556-A