Fans of Star Trek (FOST)

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Fan Club
Name: Fans of Star Trek (FOST)
Dates: active in 1975
Founder(s): Dan Munson
Leadership:
Country based in: Winona, MN
Focus: Star Trek: TOS
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Fans of Star Trek (FOST) was a Star Trek: TOS fan club based in Winona, WI.

In 1975, according to a listing in the Star Trek Lives!, it had 25 members.

Dues were $1.50 "for life."

Its mission was to "bring ST fandom to more people & give fans communication."

This club published a newsletter called Cryptic News and another zine of articles, stories, illos, and cartoons called Phaser Blast.

The Triangle Alliance

WHAT IS THE TRIANGLE ALLIANCE?

The Triangle Alliance is a confederation of three clubs, all with similar interests. Star Fleet is located in Los Angeles, and is Skippered by 13 year old David Everett. Star Trek Nuts (STN) is run by George Perkins (14) of Brookings, South Dakota. Fans of Star Trek (FOST) is presided over by 14 year old Dan Munson of Winona, Minn. Their addresses are available by writing to Star Fleet, or in the Star Trek Welcommittee Directory. [1]

References

  1. ^ from Quasar v.2 n.2/3