Star Trek Winnipeg

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Fan Club
Name: Star Trek Winnipeg (STW)
Dates: 1980 - 2000
Founder(s): Haanita Kogan, Greg Young
Leadership: Council comprised of: President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Director(s), Chief Newsletter Editor
Country based in: Canada
Focus: Science fiction / Fantasy
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Star Trek Winnipeg was one of the longest running science-fiction/fantasy clubs in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

It was born shortly after the Star Trek: The Motion Picture premiere where a new fanbase was able to find a home in the Manitoba Planetarium auditorium the second Tuesday night of each month.

The organization catered to all age groups. A wide cross-section of society found a home within those walls; professionals, students, parents, children, the young and the old, all found haven within that space. Creative souls who put on skits and plays, watched movies together and discussed anything and everything under the sun. Part social group, part fanbase for all segments of geek culture. There were DnD people, cosplayers, writers, singers, musicians, many StarFleet ships and a wide scope of readers and collectors.

Membership averaged 90 members per year

The club produced monthly newsletter called Short Treks.

The club also produced five issues of the zine, Fanzine: Event Horizon.

Comic: "File:AEA v1.pdf" (1 issue available - Dec 1991)]

contact: Twopir

A 1986 Description of the Club and a Meeting

See Winnipeg Trekkies are unabashed hams, Archived version.

Club Finances

Some example balance sheets:

List of Council Members: 1980-2000

Council positions: (Please note any name that is bolded and italicized signifies that the member is deceased.)

1980
President Hanita Kogan & Greg Young
Vice President n/a
Treasurer Steve Gajerski
Secretary n/a
Yeoman over 18 n/a
Yeoman under 18 n/a


1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
President Haanita Kogan Judy Zoltai Cathy Agnew Russ Strong Richard McKay
Vice President Robert Downie Mike Daly Greg Young Davette Kent Katherine K.
Treasurer Steve Gajerski Steve Gajerski Steve Gajerski Judy Zoltai Rob Downie
Secretary Ruth Anderson Clarice Kelso Wayne Morris Ralph Martens Jocelyn Wirth
Yeoman over 18 Scott Guttman Richard McKay Mildred Speer Mildred Speer Blake Smith
Yeoman under 18 Leslie Martins Laura Honke Zoe Kogan Scott Anderson Monique Dauphinais
Chief Newsletter Editor Wayne Morris Wayne Morris Richard McKay & Blake Smith Richard & Blake (various “Guest Editors”)


1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
President Ruth Anderson Ruth Anderson Greg Young Russ Strong Christine Barnson
Vice President Doug Lauther Doug Lauthier Russ Strong Greg Young Robert Downie
Treasurer Rob Downie Rob Downie Rob Downie Rob Downie David KW Derkson
Secretary Jocelyn Wirth Wayne Morris Mike Flett Fran Major Fran Major
Director(s) Lisa Miller n/a Jackie Trudeau Mildred Speer Doug Kemp
Chief Newsletter Editor ? Greg Young Mark Collett Jackie Collett Katherine K.


1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
President Russ Strong Katherine K. <TBD> <TBD> <TBD>
Vice President Andrew Turner Brad Wagner <TBD> <TBD> <TBD>
Treasurer Katherine K. Richard McKay <TBD> <TBD> <TBD>
Secretary Christine Barnson Sherry Charbonneau <TBD> <TBD> <TBD>
Director(s) Cheryl Shlanda Dave Harborne <TBD> <TBD> <TBD>
Chief Newsletter Editor Richard McKay & Bev Ballon Joey Wensel & Garth Wilcox <TBD> <TBD> <TBD>


1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
President Nancy Fetterman <TBD> Nancy Fetterman <TBD> <TBD>
Vice President Stan Philippon <TBD> Stan Philippon <TBD> <TBD>
Treasurer Martin Olafson <TBD> Glen Forkheim <TBD> <TBD>
Secretary John Mansfield <TBD> John Mansfield <TBD> <TBD>
Director(s) John Mansfield <TBD> John Mansfield <TBD> <TBD>
Chief Newsletter Editor Glen Forkheim <TBD> Richard McKay <TBD> <TBD>

Random Event Photographs

Meetings were once a month on the first Tuesday. Usually held at the Museum of Man and Nature/Manitoba Planetarium

Three consistent yearly events: Olympia Picnic, Slave Night, & Halloween Social.

These photographs cover some of the events of the club.

Video Clips

The link below will take you to the club’s YouTube playlist. Enjoy!

Star Trek Winnipeg YouTube Playlist

Additional Winnipeg Clubs

Other clubs in the City of Winnipeg (at that time):

  • Barony of Castel Rouge - local SCA branch