G.H.T. Journal

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Zine
Title:	G.H.T. Journal
Publisher:	G.H.T. fan club, based in England
Editor(s):	Ena Glogowska
Type:
Date(s):	1982 to at least 1996
Frequency:
Medium:	print
Fandom:	Star Trek, George Takei
Language:	English
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G.H.T. Journal is the newsletter for the George Takei fan club G.H.T..

The publishing schedule was three times a year, originally January, May, and September.

Some issues have very small color photos glued onto the pages.

The Welcome Booklet

cover of the Welcome Booklet

The Welcome Booklet for the club and journal was published in 1982 and contains 10 pages. It contains a lengthy biography of Takei, a hand-written letter by Takei, introductions to the club officers, info about penpals, and plans for the Journal.

From the First Issue

Greetings and welcome to the first "G.H.T." Journal. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy it.

First I'd like to thank George for his time, help, and enthusiastic support in getting the club started. He's been great. Thanks George! The re are a lot of other people to thank in the formation of this club: the club officers who have worked unstintingly to get it zooming off into orbit; people who have given encouragement, advice, assistance, photographs, negatives, written contributions, and suggestions; people who asked for a club for George in the first place, showing that there was a nucleus of keen George fans wanting news of him; thanks to Adams Foods Ltd. Leek; thanks to my family for putting up with late meals and constant typing; thanks to everyone who has helped in any way at all in the organising and launching of this club.

The cover design, with slight variations for the Welcome Book and the Journals, is based on the Rising Sun which is appropriate as George's, forebears travelled from the Land of the Rising Sun to Sunny California. It represents the promise of a new day, and a further link with George through this club. I hope you like it. If you don't then feel free to offer an alternative design for future Journals. Peel free also to send in your comments, suggestions, and contributions. All of us on the "committee " look forward to hearing from you.

Issue 1

G.H.T. Journal 1 was published December 1982 (sent out in January 1983) and contains 19 pages.

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from issue #1, Takei says to Margaret Bertram: "I've always considered you my grandma in England."

Underneath the photo donated by Takei:

George Takei has "been driving the USS Enterprise for the past sixteen years. Much as we enjoy seeing his familiar face at the console, it is time that Mr. Sulu was developed beyond the seat of the helmsman's chair. If all our members and friends wrote letters to Harve Bennett asking, politely but firmly, that he consider developing Sulu's potential and making him a prominent character in the next Star Trek movie, it would have some effect. Letter pressure is very effective we've seen its results before. More action for Sulu would please George a lot, it's important to him. Send letters to Harve Bennett, c/o Paramount Studios...

A bit about a con that ultimately never happened:

London, England... August 18th/22nd. London, you may ask. Who is orgainising a Con. in London? It is to be put on by a group of people from Dallas, Texas. George tells me that they call themselves Syndicate Incorporated, and have arranged for a Star Trek Convention at The Crosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, with George as guest. He signed up for it just before Christmas. That is all the information that I have at this time of writing. This is the group that is doing the biographical write-up on George, as mentioned in ’’Snippets on George” in STAG’s December N/L, not the students of San Angelo College. Apologies for this error.

• Table of Contents (1)
• George's Page ("There has been a hold-up over the Letter From George. It seems to have become a victim of the Postal System. I have substituted a picture of Sulu (done in scraper-board) on "George's Page" rather than delay the Journal further. Apologies for the disappointment, but it is caused by circumstances beyond my control. Ena.") (2)
• Letter from Ena (3)
• Ask George (Q&A from fans and Takei, handwritten) (4)
• Sulu in the driver's seat (photo donated by Takei, publicity still of him in a Star Trek uniform, plus a call for a letter campaign) (6)
• Recollections of George by Marian Kennedy (meeting Takei at various conventions in the mid-1970s, his kindness to fans) (7)
• From Deck 5, United Trekkers of Arkansas: a con report for ArkCon I (8)
• Extracts from Lois Kiper's Letter (all about ArkCon) (9)
• Newslot (updates on Takei's upcoming con appearances, club news, and a mention of George's planned sequel to his book, Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe, co-authored with Robert Aspirin. (It is about a character named Hosato (George's middle name) who is a swashbuckling samaurian hero fighting killer robots). This sequel was to be called "Stellar Flower, Savage Flower." It was canceled due to Playboy Press being ingested by Berkeley Books.) (10)
• Marian's Page (all about herbs) (11)
• Penfriends and Birthday Greetings (12)
• Dream of Youth, fiction by Judy Miller (Star Trek: TOS) (13)
• Hobbytime: Jogging by Anne Glogowska (a tutorial) (15)
• What's in a Name? (traditional meaning of some Anglo-Saxon names) (17)
• British Clubs, Conventions, Ads (18)

Issue 2

G.H.T. Journal 2 was published in April 1983 and contains 22 pages.

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From the editorial by Ena:

It has been suggested that "G.H.T." has its own zine^ but story writing is not one of my skills. I definitely applaud the idea, so, if you like it too, don't hesitate to swamp us with stories, poems, artwork, puzzles, cartoons, etc.

Drawings in black and white, please. A Sulu—centred, action packed episode, such as the script writers never seem to get through to us, will be a glorious change, and most welcome. There are lots of other angles, of course. How does a theme on a young, pre-Star Fleet Sulu appeal? Or an off-duty Sulu? Or a back-home-in-Japan Sulu? Or even a venerable, elderly, Sulu, pottering around the garden of his retirement home (could any of the plants be specimens bought in from the far reaches of the universe?). Sulu's enthusiasm for botany is well known. Anyway, I leave it to you. See what you come up with. We should need plenty of material before we even considered coming up with a zine. We also need a title for it.

The editor explains the publication schedule, one which was never really followed:

The Journals are out every fourth month, and although I know members are anxious to receive them as soon as possible, they are scheduled for the end of the month, not the beginning. By the time they reach you it could well be into the following month, so I thought it would be best in future to date them; December/January, April/May, August/September.

The filk:

Script writer, Script writer, write me a line,

Beautiful line.

All of it mine.

Script writer, Script writer, write me a line,

I'll learn all the words just for you.

Action packed episode, spinning through space.

At breathtaking pace.

But I stay in place.

Action packed episode, spinning through space,

I sit there and steer the ship through.

Enterprise Mission concluded again.

Let me explain,

My hopes were in vain.

(Sulu remembered his line without strain. And there's such a lot more he could do).

• Table of Contents (1)
• Happy Birthday George (includes short phrases of praise) (2)
• Letter from Ena (3)
• Newslot (mentions many things, including the proposed con that never occurred: it was to be at the Grosvenor House Hotel, and the meetings, exhibitions, etc. would be at the Cafe Royal, "I've been told that they are quite a distance apart, about a twenty minutes walk), Takei was to be the guest of honor, it as to have been produced by the "group from Dallas") (4)
• Recollections by Margaret Bertram, includes a photo of Takei and Bertram ("...his fans are of a kind, warm-hearted, man who always finds time for his friends. I think he prefers the word "friends" to "fans".") (6)
• Sulu (a short bio of Sulu, some about Takei's role) (7)
• Comments on Journal One (very short phrases of praise) (8)
• Photos from the Club (photos for sale) (9)
• a con report for EmpathicCon 1983 by Ena Glogowska, see that page (9)
• Report on Empathy Con at Liverpool, con report by Miri Rana, see that page (10)
• This is Marian's Page (cooking with herbs) (13)
• Joe's Greenhouse is His Shore Leave (abut Joe's allotment, his greenhouse, growing award-winning vegetables: "You may well ask what has Joe's allotment to do with Star Trek? Very little, although it does rank with Star Trek as being a great influence in our lives, a source of energy, and a fount of friendship." Includes a photo of Joe, Ena, and James Doohan.) (14)
• Hobby Time: Ice Skating by Lynn Cornall (15)
• Elaine Thomson introduces her S.T. Questionaire [sic] ("Star Trek - The Fans: A Study of the Legend and Its Followers") (16)
• Star Trek Questionaire (17)
• Found in a Typing Book by Trina Howard (a typing exercise about science fiction) (18)
• Pen Friends (19)
• Names & Meanings (19)
• Puzzle (19)
• Birthday List (20)
• AMFFIC Awards Notice ("AMATEUR FAN FICTION (AMFFIC) 1983 AWARDS will be held on Nov. 1983 in the Ballroom Suite, Park Lane Hotel, London. It is to honour Britain’s amateur Sci-Fi writers. A variety of celebrity guests will make the presentations. There are junior and senior categories. Applications are invited from all writers over 15 years old. Artistic work is also accepted, and nominations of deserving writers are welcomed. Proceeds are in aid of the "Children in Need" charity appeal. Subject to work commitments Paul Darrow, Michael Keating, and Tony Attwood have agreed to attend.") (20)
• Trina's Invitation (Trina extended an "invitation to any GHT members who are in her area. She is a member of the Trent Bridge Crew from Nottingham, who have weekly meetings discussing things like Star Trek and watching video. She would be happy to meet any more 'similar minded beings' in Derbyshire.") (20)
• Sulu's Song, a filk by E.G. to the tune of "Matchmaker" (21)
• British 1983 Conventions & Clubs (21)
• Notice Board (includes many tidbits including "Steve Parry", of ABC Cinema, Hanley, has had to cancel America Trek, the trip for Star Trek fans, that he was organising to Washington/L.A. owing to lack of support." And: "Tanya Rachael has compiled a new information zine, "A Guide to Star Trek." It is an intensely researched booklet packed with data on all aspects of Star Trek fandom, including books, zines, conventions, and clubs. It is ideal for old and new/fans. Only a limited number of copies will be printed.") (22)

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Issue 3

G.H.T. Journal 3 was published in Aug/Sep 1983 and contains 19 pages.

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From the editor:

Greetings and welcome to Journal Three.

Some good news to start with. I'm happy to tell you that Walter Koenig has agreed to become an Hon. Member of our club. His letter of acceptance, which I received on July 25th, is printed a few pages on. To celebrate, some pages are devoted to Walter, his club, and his guest appearance at Sol 3. It was his first visit to a British Convention, and we hope he will come again soon. It was really nice to meet him, and his wife.

To date I have not received any Answers from George to the Questions you have sent in. Never fear.

All the questions are on file and will, I hope, come up eventually. If they arrive in time for this Journal please ignore this and pretend I didn't write it, George is pleased with the way the club is coming along, and he has expressed his enjoyment of the journals. He will participate just as soon as he is able.

More news from the editor:

Leaving for Europe on the 13th May George missed the date when the Star Trek scripts were sent out. He had a word with Leonard Nimoy asking if his script [for "Star Trek: The Search for Spock"] could be sent on to him in Europe, and he gave Leonard his hotel addresses. His idea was to study the script on the long flight home but no doubt the very tight security prevented this from coming about, as there was no parcel for him at any of his hotels. London was his last call, and when he found that there was nothing there for him, George was very disappointed. He never did say what he read instead on the homeward flight. Can you picture George sitting still for eleven hours? It must be torture for him.

We were fortunate to meet George while he was in London. When we arrived he was out at a business function followed by a luncheon, and it took longer than anticipated. On returning to his hotel he spotted us at once, and came over to shake hands. Ha looked very smart in a dark suit, not remotely like Sulu, or the Jogging George that we know from the conventions. We talked mostly of club matters, and George kindly donated gifts to boost club funds, a leather wallet with the Enterprise embossed on it, and a tie-pin with a neat design of flowers on it done in what I guess is enamel and gilt work.

Then he suggested that a cup of that a cup of "English tea" and something to eat might be in order, so we went in search. George knew a place not far away, but when we got there it had just that minute closed. Back we went to the hotel Coffee Shop. Now coffee shop or not, they served tea and delicious apple pie. George sampled their chocolate gateau with loads of cream. He is a self-confessed "chocoholic" and set to with delight to demolish the calories. He did mention later that an extra mile would be added to the next day’s jogging schedule. Tea finished, George kindly signed some photos and "Sulu Songs" to be sold on the "GHT" sales table at Sol 3]. He was interested in the little book of "Sulu Songs", and I explained that most of them had been written to the tunes of songs that I like. He chose one that went to the tune of the Policeman's Chorus in "Pirates of Penzance’,’ and asked Anne and I to sing it for him ! Singing is not one of our better accomplishments, but we had a go, and George joined in once he got the hang of it. The he went on to "I am the Captain of the Pinafore " (did he mean Enterprise ?) from"H.M.S. Pinafore "and we sat in the reception area of this Mayfair hotel singing away until 5pm. No-one threw us out, but eventually George had to go. It was a very happy afternoon, and we much appreciated George spending the time with us.

From Walter Koenig's remarks at Sol III about seeing a script outline of the third Star Trek film, The Search for Spock:

In September of 1982 Harve Bennett, the executive producer and writer of Star Trek 3, finished the outline, a 25 - 50 page outline, that he then gave over to other people to look at, including Gene Roddenberry. Somehow, through some nefarious means, it found itself in Omaha, Nebraska (audience laugh), in Connecticut, in Atlanta, Georgia. Someone got hold of this outline. It's almost inevitable. I mean, you could almost predict that it would happen. I don't know how these things happen. I think there's a ghost walking the studios that sells Star Trek stuff (laugh) to Star Trek viewers across the country.

I did get a chance to look at that. I was not enormously excited by it (said with a chuckle and followed by audience laugh). Not least of which the reasons were that Captain Chekov was indeed back pushing buttons (laugh) almost exclusively. The good news is that if they do go forward with that idea, the ideas of that outline, and I'm pretty sure they will, then GEORGE TAKEI will get a much larger role, will in fact be Captain of the ship for a period. Jimmy's part has been extended, certainly from Star Trek 2. That's the up side. The story, as far as I know, has to do with Romulans mining dilithium crystals on Genesis (laugh). Of course, as I said yesterday, I always feel compelled to make the prefacing comment that that's the latest information I have, or had. Whether or not that is valid twenty minutes from now is pure conjecture; In that particular treatment Spock was around in a form. He hadn't metamorphosed to the point of not being able to recognise him, but he was certainly different. (One girl at the front laughed). Why are you laughing? He wasn't a blueberry! (Laugh).

• Table of Contents (1)
• Letter from Ena (2)
• Newslot (much news about Takei, a short con report for Sol 3) (3)
• Recollections of Seeing George by Kathy Shiel (about meeting Takei at Aucon (see that page), about taking up jogging and jogging with him, and how this inspired her to run a marathon a year later) (5)
• Recollections of Not Seeing George by Ena Glogowska (a con report about The British Star Trek Convention (1974 & 1975 cons)) (6)
• Recollections of Seeing George by Penfriends (7)
• Letter from Walter Koenig (8)
• Walter's Page (9)
• Walter Koenig at Sol 3 by Pam Clarke (includes his remarks about the leaking of the new Star Trek film script outline, and about his opinions on what he saw on that script, as well as Koenig's description of how the worm being pulled out of his ear was filmed in The Wrath of Khan) (10)
• Thoughts About Jimmy Doohan by Pam Denman ("Now what can I say about Jimmy? Quite simply he is one of the most charming men that I have ever met - warm, friendly, and accommodating, with a lovely sense of humour.") (11)
• This is Marian's Page (cooking with flowers and herbs) (12)
• Hobby Time: Amateur Music and Drama by Linda Lee (about her participation in a local musical society called The Abbey Musical Society) (13)
• A Mid-Summer Con by Marian Kennedy (14)
• Shatner Con. by Marian Kennedy (14)
• Impressions of Sol 3 by Jean Donkin (con report, see Sol III) (15)
• At the End of the Line by Sheila Cornall (con report for Sol III) (16)
• George Takei Among the Guests at Futurefest by Jane (Aoyama) Yambe (George Takei, Majel Barrett, Bibi Besoh, Bjo & John Trimble, and Vonda Mclntyre were among the guests at the Seattle Con, "Futurefest" at the Seattle Trade Centre, May 26th/28th, 1983.) (17)
• The Enterprise in Essex, article by Jean Donkin (includes a photo by Marion Breeze, "I had scarcely had time to recover from SOL III when there came a great day. The Space Shuttle ENTERPRISE was due to fly into Stansted Airport.") (18)
• A Thought or Two for the Animated by Ena Glogowska (see Star Trek: The Animated Series for her remarks) (19)
• Birthday Greetings and Notice Board (20)
• Notice Board (21)

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Issue 4

G.H.T. Journal 4 was published in Dec 1983/Jan 1984 and contains 21 pages.

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From the editorial, charities and financial accounting:

George would like any profits that "GHT" makes to benefit the preservation of Theatre and the Performing Arts. This could also include helping to save historical theatre buildings. In this first year of the club's existence profits have been nil. This will change in due course, hopefully. Output on establishing a new venture exceeds incomings, but one day there'll be something left in the jam jar. Well, not a jam jar. It's an account at Barclays Bank. Any member who is absolutely hooked on finance can see the cash "ins" and "outs" for return postage and an addressed envelope.

• Table of Contents (1)
• Letters from Club Officers (includes a small color photo of Sheila Cornall, Margaret Bertram, and Marian Kennedy) (2)
• First Anniversary of "GHT" (some G.H.T. club history, includes a small photo of Takei and Anne McCaffrey taken at the 1977 TerraCon) (3)
• Santa Claus (an early photo manip/collage of Takei as Santa Claus with a RTD bus in the background, a nod to the actor's involvement in politics and public transportation.) (4)
• Highlights for George, 1983 (a detailed recap of Takei's activities and involvement in things fannish and non-fannish during 1983) (5)
• Welcome Bjo (short bio, welcome to Bjo Trimble as an honorary member of G.H.T., some anecdotes involving Takei, including jogging and his poor Japanese accent) (6)
• Newslot (many tidbits) (7)
• Ask George (handwritten, Takei answers two questions: does he want to buy a home in England, and what is happening with the sequel to his book, Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe) (9)
• Bjo's Talk at Triple "C" Con by Valerie Britton and Pam Denman (includes a small color photo of the guests, see Triple C Con this con report) (10)
• Recollections by Barbara Carter (meeting George Takei and James Doohan in the hallway at The British Star Trek Convention (1974 & 1975 cons) in 1974) (11)
• Marian's Page (how to make some homemade gifts) (12)
• Birthday Greetings (13)
• "If Jimmy Were Captain" by Pam Clarke (from James Doohan's talk at Sol III, May 1983, some jokes) (13)
• Limerick by Pam Clarke (13)
• Hobby Time by Kathy Shiel (how to grow cactus) (14)
• Not a Hobby, Introduction by J.H. (all about her job as a flight purser on for a world-wide airline) (15)
• Review by Pam Clarke of Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe by George Takei and Robert Asprin (17)
• A Few Words on Bruce (Kevin Riley) Hyde (about Bruce Hyde -- and a bit about Rupert Evans -- both of whom were guests at Midcon October 1982 ) (18)
• Are You Trying to Tell Us Something, Charles? Anniversary Symbols, researched by Marian Kennedy (comments on a scene in The Wrath of Khan where the book "A Tale of Two Cities" is quoted.) (19)
• Notice Board (20)

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Issue 5

G.H.T. Journal 5 was published in Apr/May 1984 and contains 21 pages. The editor apologizes for this issue's lateness.

cover of issue #5

From Ena:

Star Trek 3 - The Search For Spock will open in the USA on June 1st, and later in the year for the rest of us. It's a pity we can't have a world-wide premiere. The storyline will be here like a shot after June 1st, but we shall have to wait quite a while to see it for ourselves. Who wants to know the punch line before the joke is told?

Also from Ena:

You have probably heard by now about Dot Owens. She died on Feb. 1st after a lengthy period of ill health, and she will be sadly missed by a great number of us in British Star Trek. She has been an active fan since 1974, organising the TerraCon and EmpathicCon conventions, and running the club "Empathy" which is now being carried on by Carol Keogh. I attended the funeral service in Halifax, representing "GHT" as well as my own family. There were about 30 Star Trek fans present, not only from the Yorkshire area but also from places as far off as London, Birmingham, and Gloucester. Had it not been a working day there would no doubt have been others. Dot's influence will remain with us for a long time. Her hope was for the Star Trek ideals of peace and brotherhood to be with us in our everyday life here on Terra Firma.

From Ena, regarding fundraising by Bjo Trimble for a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for Takei:

A move has begun in Australia to acquire $3000 so that George can be nominated for a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is hoped that all George's fans everywhere will support this. Bjo Trimble, one of our Honorary Members, helped raise $200 at an Australian convention in March towards this goal. It is good to have George and Star Trek honoured in this way, and no reason why fans world-wide cannot work together and achieve it. Unity is strength, and Star Trek fans have already done what no fans have done before, haven't they? So now let's aim for enough money to get George a Star. He's worth it. Bjo has sent some thoughts on the matter. There is, as she says, enough space for everyone to get recognition. George, as you may guess, is overwhelmed, delighted, and very flattered with the Australians idea.

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Meanwhile let's see if we can raise some cash towards that Star for George on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's a boost for George, and a boost for Star Trek. Donations will be gratefully accepted. For every 50p sent your name goes in the hat, and there will be a prize for the first name taken out of it. So do rally round and enable "GHT" to raise a worthwhile amount. If every club member in Britain has just 2 goes (£1) we should have £30, so see if you can spread the word among friends, members/non-members, and let's make as much as we possibly can for our Star.

From "Margaret Bertram, George's adopted British Grandma":

...(George) asked to be forgiven for not writing but he is terribly busy. 'Time (he says) is my greatest adversary and 1984 looks like it will be even more hectic. But I enjoy it!" Please remember that George loves to hear from his friends but he rarely has time to reply. If you are lucky enough to hear from him you really are fortunate, but don't expect an answer. That way you avoid disappointment.

• Table of Contents (1)
• Letter from Ena (2)
• Newslot (Lots of news, including an anecdote about Sulu wanting very much to wear a long, flowing Vulcan robe in The Search for Spock, and how he was thwarted. Also a bit about fundraising, both by fans and by TPTB: fans are hit up to buy Takei a Hollywood Star for $3000. They are also solicited to donate money for abused horses: £2 a year. There is also background info on Takei, and Star Trek runners" running in the Olympics with a torch, and how Paramount "bought five kilometers" for this purpose. There is reporting about Takei riding on the back of a flower-bedecked elephant in a parade in honor of the birth of Buddha, and Takei did a public service announcement for healthy eating, and MUCH more) (3)
• Birthday Greetings/Fund Raisers for Star Projects, by Bjo Trimble (Bjo proposes sending cash with "trusted fans" for traveler's checks to avoid bank fees, she also gives a pep talk to fans about Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars: "I am ready to help each and every star project. I've already offered assistance to the Nimoy group, and was active in helping raise some Takei funds in Australia; anyone else who wishes to make a Star Trek actor or actress feel great by proposing a Walk of Fame star for him or her has my fullest approval! I'll certainly, without prejudice, help any group which wants to try this. Just let me know what I can do.") (5)
• Tail-end Charlie... yet again! by Kate Lach (essay about fans in the UK having to wait over four months longer than Americans to see The Search for Spock) (7)
• An Evening at the Theatre with George Takei by Jill Wells (attending the 1976 Star Trek Lives! and being offered the opportunity to see the play "Pacific Overtures" in New York City with Takei, sharing a cab with David Gerrold) (9)
• Solara Steps Out -- Or Bits & Pieces of EmpathicCon, con report by Wendy Wooten (see that page) (9)
• Recollections by Miri Rana (short descriptions of meeting Takei at The British Star Trek Convention 1974, Terracon 1977, and Aucon 1981) (12)
• Marian's Page: Entertaining Japanese Style (recipe for "Sukiyaki Japanese") (13)
• Hobby Time: Touring by Bicycle by John Wilson (14)
• Not a Hobby: Part two: The Little Old Lady by J.H. (second part of humorous article about being an airline stewardess) (15)
• Star Trek in Italy, article by Anna Maria Avolio ("We had to wait 14 years for Star Trek to reach Italy!", includes a mention of the first Italian Star Trek fan club, formed in 1982, called Star Trek Italia.) (17)
• George Takei at RoVaCon (Oct.15-16, 1983, Roanoke, VA, USA) (reprinted from Spotlight on Leonard Nimoy) (18)
• Notice Board (includes "CONCERNED TREKKERS AGAINST THE DESTRUCTION OF THE ENTERPRISE. Elaine Thomson asks: Can we save our ship? From various unconfirmed reports it would appear that the latest victim of the Hollywood mania for blowing things up is to be the Enterprise herself in ST3 "The Search for Spock". The release date is June 1st '84 in USA. It may therefore be too late for fans to do anything. But if we are to let Paramount know that enough is enough surely we must try. Write to Gary Nardino, Harve Bennett, Robert Sallin, & anyone else at Paramount who may have some influence. Politeness will achieve more than insults. If there is even the remotest chance of saving our ship, or at least making our displeasure known to those who would seem to care little for the basic concept of Star Trek, then isn't it worth the effort?") (19)

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Issue 6

G.H.T. Journal 6 was published in Aug/Sep 1984 and contains 20 pages.

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From Ena's letter:

By now most members will have heard the sad news about Doreen Ilines, She died at the end of August. She was a well—known attendee at cons. In spite of a life time of illness, she travelled to the hotels, usually by ambulance, and got around in her little motor powered chair — Nichelle Nichols called it a "buggy". In the early days of British Star Trek the fans banded together and bought it for her. Doreen was a keen Star Trek fan, and she will be missed by many.

From "Newslot," which contains MUCH info about Takei's professional activities:

Anna Hreha attended a convention at which George and Jim were both guests, (she did not say which con. it was). She heard George's talk on the Saturday morning, and he came in to the JDIFC meeting, which Anna appreciated. It was the biggest ever club meeting, and members from Australia, Germany, and England were present. Anna saw George out running in the morning, and could not gredit [?] that he was frequently stopped by fans who wanted to hug/kiss/speak to him oblivious of the fact that they were spoiling his run. He was, she added, pleasant with them all.

• Table of Contents (1)
• clipping about Takei running with the Olympic torch (un-numbered page), dated July 23, 1984
• Letter from Ena (2)
• Newslot (3)
• Tribute to a Trekker by Miri Rana (memorial essay about Doreen Ilines, a fan who'd recently passed away) (5)
• con report for Space Trek by Lynne Sheppard, see that page (6)
• a description of seeing The Search for Spock for the first time by Ena Glogowska (at the Plaza Cinema, Piccadilly Circus, where "The Search For Spock" had its first public showing in Britain at 1pm.) (6)
• Mr Sulu Says, poem by Pam Denman (7)
• Recollections: Meeting George Takei Down Under, by Susan Clarke (recollections of being the fan guest of honor and meeting Takei at AussieTrek in 1979, of having Takei over to her house for a big dinner, includes a recipe for "that voluptuous food -- pavlova" - "Living in Australia is often like being cut-off from the rest of the world when it comes to meeting the actors and actresses you most admire. The chances of seeing let alone meeting them "in the flesh" so to speak, become like crystallised moments that you cherish, hidden away. Sometimes you get to speak of those times so precious to you and then, more often, your friends to whom you invite have been there, done that many more times than you, that you become rather shy of sharing that time in case some less sensitive soul treads all over your memories. So, it's with very shaky hands I reveal mine.") (8)
• Marian's Page (storing and cooking with herbs) (11)
• Hobby Time: Knitting by Trina Howard (12)
• Not a Hobby: Sulu's Japan, the First Visit by JH (visiting Japan on an overnight layover: "the land of cherry blossoms and paper houses") (13)
• Not a Hobby: Star Trek in Scotland, article by Valerie Piacentini (15)
• Poems (16)
  • Dear George by J. Roehlen
  • Requiescat in Pace by Ena Glogowska
  • The Needs of the One, not credited
• Standby, article by Geraldine Griffin ("The TV show Standby...Lights, Cameras, Action" which Leonard Nimoy presents has been shown on Central TV, but now seems to have moved on to other channels. As you know, George is a guest on one of these programmes, the one which deals with "Star Trek The Search For Spock." Whether we shall see this eventually remains to be seen. Meanwhile, thanks to the kindness of Geraldine Griffin, here is a guide as to what it is about.") (17)
• Birthday Greetings (18)
• Bransby Home of Rest for Horses (about this charity, includes a color photo of "Sulu the Shetland foal," the equine sponsored by club members) (19)
• Notice Board (20)

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Issue 7

G.H.T. Journal 7 was published in Dec 1984/Jan 1985 and contains 24 pages.

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7

23pp, A4 duplicated fascinating reading for George Takei fans. This issue includes three colour photos, xeroxed photos of George's run with the Olympic flame plus and interview on it and Trek -- old and new -- and his involvement/regard of science fiction as a genre. Also an update on his Star Fund... and con reports and news of GHT's activities (what a busy boy!) and more. A loving, friendly, involved club, like George himself. *Recommended* (There are three journals a year, send a sae and 2 ircs to Ena, as above, about joining.

Issue 11

G.H.T. Journal 11 was published in May 1985. It contains 24 pages.

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 11

Plenty of interesting reading. Letters -- update letters from George Takei, latest news of ST:IV. Photos, Part One of Chekov's "Russia," and many other articles.

Issue 14

G.H.T. Journal 14 contains 22 pages. While it has the date June 1987, it was not published until MUCH later (it has a description of the October 30, 1987 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Takei). The editor wrote: "Apologies to members for the extreme lateness of this journal. There have been so many factors contributing to the delay that it would take another journal to list them. Arthritis in my neck and hand played its part."

The art is by by Ena Glogowska.

It centers around George Takei's visit to the Highland Games. There are several photos of him wearing a kilt.

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from issue #14, photo by Linda Watt at the Highland Games of Takei and Ena Glogowska (the president of his fan club, G.H.T.

from issue #14, photo by Linda Watt at the Highland Games of Takei and Ena Glogowska (the president of his fan club, G.H.T.. In this photo, Glogowska is wearing the "Enterprise patterned slip-over" designed and knitted by fan, Nickie Barton. Later, Glogowska gave Takei one of these sweater vests of his own, and he wore it underneath his jacket at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in October 1987.

from issue #14, photo by Linda Watt: "George photographed at his meeting with Star Trek fans at the Burnbrae Hotel on June 13th, 1987, just before he opened the Highland Games. Question: "Are you wearing the kilt the Scottish way, George?" Answer: "I assure you its all authentic and in keeping with tradition." And in the evening, after the Games were finished, in a Rugby Club atmosphere around the hotel bar, an inebriated Scotsman checked him out informing all and sundry that George was, indeed, wearing it 'the Scottish way'! Good old Sulu. It was said that he was the best Chieftain that these particular Highland Games had had in a very long while. It was the busiest, most enjoyable and successful Games ever according to reports."

Welcome to Journal fourteen, the Scottish Number. So called because on June 13th George was in Scotland as Chieftain of the Highland Games at Bearsden and Milngavie, near Glasgow. It was a huge success in spite of George's doubts about the effect on the Scots of a Chieftain with an Asian face and skinny legs! They loved him, and it was reported as being the most successful Games ever at Milngavie, with the largest attendance. Even the weather tried to brighten up spasmodically.

Apologies to anyone who did not receive the last minute "up-date" on the Highland Games. People who had sent SAE's to the club for just such an emergency were sent one, otherwise I wrote to as many as was financially possible and hoped that they would pass the news on. It is always a help if members send an SAE for last minute news. I also contacted 18 Star Trek clubs and groups asking them to pass the word on to their members - some did, and my thanks to them - and 30 Scottish and North of England fans who were within easier reach of Glasgow than a number of others. The Games Organising Committee reconsidered their offer of a Package Deal for fans as there were not enough enguiries to merit it, and about a month before the Games I was asked to organise a coach from Nottingham and Cardiff in their stead. This meant an outlay of over £400 a coach, and finding 53 fans to fill each of them. I declined as I reckoned that if they couldn't do it in 5 months I couldn't do it in 4 weeks. And I didn't have a spare £800. However, I contacted Rapide Coach Service and British Rail, and advised the above mentioned clubs and fans of Rapide Coaches from their areas to Glasgow, and with Linda Watt's help advised folk on how to get from Glasgow to Milngavie. The accommodation address suggested by the Organising Committee (St Andrews College), was passed on too. The meeting of Trek fans with George, which I arranged, was attended by about 20 fans - more about it later in the Journal. It's been a busy time and I apologise for unanswered mail.

Photographs of George wearing a kilt are available from "G.H.T." They are 6" x 4" and coloured. Linda Watt has kindly offered to sell hers through the club, and the profit is to go towards the George Takei Scholarship fund. Linda, as you probably know, is the Star Trek Welcommittee Rep for Britain, and she has done a great deal to help throughout the Highland Games weekend, from advising people on travel, to throwing her home open to fans to kip down overnight. Many thanks to her, it was all much appreciated, and the advice invaluable. Thanks also to everyone who helped Trek fans in any way to reach the Games and stay over in the area.

George was a guest at Magnum Opus Con '87, Columbus, in Spring of this year and his room was next door to Patrick Troughton's. He said that Patrick had been in fine spirits and took the stairs two at a time the day before he suffered his fatal heart attack. His death was a great shock to everyone, and saddened the Convention. De and Jimmy were also guests.

At Woodlake Oaks Restaurant, Wilshire, organised by Lynne Choy Uyeda and the Asian Business Association, George presented the first two awards from the George Takei Scholarship Award. TWo students benefited by $1500 each for a year's study. This was started following George's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and donations to the Fund can still be made to Lynne Choy Uyeda and the A.B.A.

There is a possibility that one of the regular characters on the Bridge is to die (permanently and not to be resurrected) in Star Trek 5. It seems a shame that the balance and inter-relationship between the members of our well-loved Crew should be permanently disturbed. Actors are, after all, actors. They can portray a younger age group if necessary; they have the ability and the experience. The rest is competently handled by make-up and wardrobe departments. And, most importantly, we want them to stay put. Losing the Enterprise was bad enough. Please write to Harve Bennett and request/beg him to retain ALL THE CREW FOR ALL THE MOVIES. The address (as if you didn't know it!). At a Star Trek Con in March Jim Doohan told his audience that it was possible that Scotty would die, and if not Scotty it could be McCoy. The new Trek TV series - and good luck to it - has a totally new cast so we've lost out there (unless they are occasionally shown in snatches of "historical data" tapes, time slips, etc.), let us, at least, retain them in the Trek Movies.

• Letter from Ena (1)
• handwritten greetings from Takei (2)
• many black and white photocopied photos of Takei at the Games, photos of Takei with various G.H.T. fans (4)
• George Comes to Scotland to the Bearsden and Milngavie Highland Games, long description by Ena Glogowska (includes more photos) (9)
• various clippings (13)
• Newslot (14)
• Trekruise East - May 15-18, 1987, con report by Page Eileen Lewis (17)
• George Takei's Star Ceremony, October 30th, 1987, report by Amy Stevenson (18)
• Notice Board (20)
• Table of Contents (22)

Issue 15

G.H.T. Journal 15 was published December 1987 and contains 35 pages.

front cover of issue #15

from issue #15, Takei in his lobster hat while attending SeaTrek East in May 1987, photo by Donald Szymanski

From the editor:

Welcome to Journal 15, the Alton Towers Number.

George's second visit to Britain this year was to Alton Towers, North Staffordshire. The organisers at the Towers felt that their newest attraction, the Silver Ride Monorail, elevated as it was above ground level, merited a space age opening. Who better to launch it than those connected with Star Trek? Excellent decision.

They contacted Richard Arnold at Paramount and arranged that Bill Shatner and George Takei should do the honours, jointly. What happened next is described and illustrated in the following pages. Thanks to Janice Hawkins for her article on George's description of his travels over here transcribed from his talk at the Los Angeles Creation Convention '87.

At Midcon '87 in Leicester, Nichelle Nichols and Richard Arnold both graciously gave their consent to becoming Honorary Members of "G.H.T.". A hearty welcome to them, from us all. We hope that you enjoy being with us as much as we enjoy having them involved.

In passing, it seems right at this time to state that "G.H.T." is George's official international fan club, and it is not connected with any other club. There are rumours about, people from overseas have written to check with me, and it has become necessary to take a stand. George has granted "G.H.T." official status, and he takes a personal interest in this club.

• A Word from George (handwritten letter by Takei)
• Letter from Ena by Ena Glogowska (1)
• Newslot (what Takei has been up to) (2)
• descriptions of Takei's August 13th '87 at Alton Towers visit, along with William Shatner and Richard Arnold, to Alton Towers to dedicate the new monorail (The Silver Ride), includes MANY photocopied photos of the event, as well as clippings from newspapers, many details about Takei's travel adventures and chaotic disasters to get there (3)
• candid photos taken at (Trek Cruise East, includes Takei in his foam lobster hat (22)
• candid photos taken at Sol III of guests and many fans, including Diane Marchant (25)
• some photos of fans at Midcon '87 (27)
• two reviews (by Lynne Collins and Ena Glogowska) of the audio version of the pro book, Strangers from the Sky (29)
• Table of Contents (31)

Issue 16

G.H.T. Journal 16 was published January 1988 and contains 25 pages.

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It is called "Journal 16 1988 No.1" and is the first issue to have the year and number simply used, rather than the month.

From Ena, the editor:

Greetings and welcome to Journal 16.

We have another new Honorary Member. Welcome Keith Chegwin, well known on British TV, a Star Trek fan, and sharer of Pantomime dressing room with George. Keith played Wishee-Washee to George's Genie of the Lamp in the Reading Pantomime "Aladdin" at the Hexagon Theatre. My ears are still recovering from the enthusiastic audience response to their competitive renderings of "Star Trekkin' Across the Universe". It will take George a long time to forget his introduction to pantomime. That goes for a large number of Trek fans who travelled in from all over Britain, too. They certainly did their bit to fill the theatre throughout the run. It was said to be the best attended panto for years, and with all respect to the excellent cast, costumes, scenery, effects, etc. I feel convinced that George, as the Sulu-Genie, was a major contributing factor.

In the last twelve months there have been several occasions when it seemed right to contact members with news of George between journals. It would be a great help if those who would like to have the latest information on his visits here, or whatever, would send in SAEs stamped at first class rate, as it is costly and the club finances do not cover it. SAEs would also be appreciated whenever a reply concerning the club is required (IRCs for the overseas members), or people requiring a receipt for renewals. Many thanks to the people who already do this.

While on the subject of the journals, it seems a good idea to issue them as events dictate. There will, of course, still be three a year, but last year George was here in June, August, and December. To have put out January, May, and September journals would have just missed events each time. I suggest that in future they are numbered 1, 2, and 3 along with the year. Any objections? Qr suggestions?

• there is information about Takei's nomination for a Grammy for narrating the cassette tape for Star Trek: The Voyage Home
• most of the information and essays, and reprinted ads and clippings, are about Takei's role in a pantomime, "Aladdin" (Hexagon Theatre, Reading, England) where he had the role of the genie; one highlight (at least for Trek fans) was that each performance was "a rousing chorus of "Star Trekkin'" led by George and Keith Chegwin." Chegwin portrayed the character, Wishy Washy. Another report lists this song as "Star Trekking Across the Universe."
• there is mention of George's planned sequel to his book, Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe (It is about a character named Hosato (George's middle name) who is a swashbuckling samaurian hero fighting killer robots). "The sequel to George's book is called "Stellar Flower, Savage Flower." Like "Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe," George co-authored with Robert Aspirin. The last I heard they're trying to buy the rights back from the publisher as it looked very much like the publisher might no publish for a long time. But here's hoping, one day soon, it would be nice to see it in print."
• there are four long reports by fans describing their experiences at the panto

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Issue 16: Descriptions of the Panto

But relaxation was not the order of his day. Permissions were granted. A contract was signed. George found himself on a plane studying a script, and, yes, it WAS for the Genie in "Aladdin". There is no such theatre form in America as pantomime, and George had never seen one. To try and direct his thoughts into the correct channels,(e.g. "Oh yes you do","Oh no we don't" kind of thing) I hastily jotted down a few notes on British panto to ease the culture shock that I suspected was coming, and I also sent George a rough out of the story line- But each panto has its own individuality, changes, adaptations, topical references,etc. and this panto was no exception. Having acquired "Sulu", and still hardly believing their good luck, the Reading "Aladdin" script was adjusted to accommodate a Sulu-Genie. He did not live IN the lamp. The lamp established contact with him in his Galactic Home, the Enterprise, and Scotty did the rest with varying degrees of success. Trek phrases infiltrated the dialogue, from "Scotty's been at that Saurian Brandy again" to "Beam me up Snotty!" And to add credence to the theme The Enterprise glided across a darkened stage, passing a stray planet (Earth?), to the strains of an all too familiar tune. But sitting in the PanAm plane, George did not really know what awaited him at the Hexagon Theatre. He knew he had to sing, and dance. He did not know the melody, the words, or the steps. He knew he had jokes to tell, but he did not understand the topical references. Neither did .he credit the "corny-ness" nor the vulgarity. The cultural shock was beginning!

His mission was a great success, but then there was never any doubt of that, as he makes friends wherever he goes. Alerted by our efficient "GHT" President, Ena Glogowska, as many members of his fan club as possible -and other Trek fans - were going to be there to cheer him on at his first night,(indeed, in his first performance in a British pantomime). We all put on our best bibs-and-tuckers, so that no sign of being Star Trekkers was visible, except for a few Vulcan signs of greeting. However, we need not have worried, because practically the whole show was written round Mr. Sulu, with an occasional reference to Nora Batty, Eastenders, and the ever cheerful Cheggers (for overseas members this is Keith Chegwin), helping to make it a great evening. Indeed, George and Cheggers had the audience competing to make enough noise to raise the roof singing "Star Trekking Across the Universe".

The costumes in the show were gorgeous, and George did get to wear some beautiful robes, all decorated (mostly on the sleeves) with Starfleet insignia, and at his first appearance on stage he materialised out of a golden shinntsr with his Command Gold type uniform on, similar to the original series. There were many Trek fans there, I don't think they were all "GHT" members, but there was always a loud shout when Cheggers called out "Any Star Trek fans here?" Perhaps a silly question with "Sulu" in the cast!

At almost every performance George came out to the stage door to speak with fans and sign autographs. Sometimes he had to keep them waiting a while, but he hated to disappoint them, especially when he hnew that they had travelled a distance. The last week of the pantomime in particular, fans made a desperate effort to be there, and they waited at the stage door in droves. Unfortunately there seemed to be a series of parties for George to attend in the theatre - one for the staff, one for the juveniles in the show, one for the cast - and it was deemed necessary that George attend each and every one. He was sadly torn between disappointing his loyal supporters,and upsetting the party schedule and disappointing the rest of the cast. The fans, he knew, would understand and forgive him. They did. Many of them had long journeys and could not wait until George finally came out,and they left, resigned but confident they would see him again some time in the future at a Con. They travelled in from Leeds, Leek, Portsmouth, Cornwall, Sussex, Middlesex, Essex, Kent, Wiltshire,and all over the place. But whenever it was possible George took time to be with them. On two occasions he even met groups of them for dinner after the show, and he talked with them until he almost fell asleep at the table. It was valued and appreciated by them all.

It was not only the fans who appreciated him. At the hotel the managers and staff voted George THE nicest guest they had ever had, and they organised a special dinner in his honour - something, I believe, that they had never done before. George, for his part, certainly enjoyed his stay at the Ramada, and treated it as home for his six weeks in Reading.

There is so much more to say about George's pantomime debut, but space is out. 
It was good to see so many fans there, especially Margaret Bertram, the Grandma
 of British Star Trek, and George's adopted Grandma in Britain, who was well
 enough to make the journey, see the show, and dine with George and other tans
afterwards. Come back again one day for another pantomime, George.

"Hi." said Mr. Take! as he shook my hand. I asked him who I ought i contact at paramount as I had an idea for Star Trek. His reply was devastating. Due to plagiarism you have to have your script/ideas published.

"You have some excellent publishers here in London." he helpfully said.

How do you get twelve lines of dialogue published. When you do not-have t-.he experience of script writing, star Trek or its characters, to know whether the idea has been used. Although a Star Trek fan my interest and knowledge did not extend to being a Trekkie.

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 16

Just rub your lamp and your genie will appear! Your genie in the guise of our Mr. Sulu. Unexpected and totally welcome, George filled the post of genie very admirably by all accounts, to the great delight of his English fans. This January issue contains reviews -- both fan and commercial -- pictures and club news. Ena has always given good value and this issue continues the tradition.

Issue 17

G.H.T. Journal 17 (#2)

Issue 18

G.H.T. Journal 18 (#3)

Issue 19

G.H.T. Journal 19 (#1) was published March 1989 and contains 33 pages.

cover of issue #19, Ena Glogowska

The club now has 100 members.

There are some changes in leadership with the club. Margaret Bertram passed away January 18, 1989 and Marian Kennedy is discontinuing her long-running column on herbs as well as other club work. Coming on board in Anne Glogowska, who has been "approved" by Takei.

From Ena:

There have been changes, as you can see from the above list, among the "G.H.T." Club Officers. Margaret Bertram's death in January is a great loss to us, both as a good friend and as a stalwart supporter of the club. Her's was the listening ear to all problems, and her advice was valued. Her patience and wisdom seemed to be endless. In spite of failing health she always had time for others, and she invariably had a quip aimed at jolting us out of our current moan whatever it happened to be. May she rest in peace.

Poking the hive, and calling in a favor from fans:

From Page E. Lewis a request comes for Grace Lee Whitney to be included in the Star Trek 6 Movie. To date she has not been contacted by the Studio. Page and the G.L.W.O.F.C. supported George and his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, so it follows that letters of support for Grace's inclusion in the movies from our members would be appreciated. May I suggest that you also ask for George, Nichelle, and Walter to have lots more action in the movies (note the plural!!) particularly Sulu's character, as he has come off with the least even in ST4. Yes, I know we haven't seen ST5 yet, but now is the time to make your requests, for ST6. Hoping for the best is not enough. Please keep letters positive, polite, (as if you wouldn't!), and do not mention fan clubs.

• Letter from Ena (1)
• handwritten letter by Takei, topic is his upcoming projects (2)
• Remembering Margaret Bertram by Ena Glogowska, see Margaret's page (4)
• Remembering Margaret Bertram by Marian Kennedy, see Margaret's page (this report also contains descriptions of when Margaret was a child living near Kaiserin Augusta Denkmal in Koblenz, and her interactions with Empress Augusta. ) (6)
• Remembering Margaret Bertram by Richard Lowe, see Margaret's page (7)
• photos of Margaret (8)
• Farewell to Our Margaret by Mira Rana (9A)
• Grace Lee Whitney is requesting that fans do a letter campaign to have her included in the sixth Star Trek movie (9A)
• On Meeting George Takei by Marc Smith (socializing with Takei at Midcon 1984) (10A)
• Announcing the Royal World Charity Premiere (10)
• The Royal Premiere: Return from the River Kwai, long description and review by Ena Glogowska (11)
• Newslot (16)
• Clippings about Star Trek V (18)
• D.C. Trek, con report for the February 11, 1989 Creation Con in Washington D.C. by Page E. Lewis (22)
• Clippercon, con report by Page E. Lewis (23)
• Transcript by Lynne Collins (RETURN FROM THE RIVER KWAI. Cinema 2. 8th April 1989. Radio 2) (25)
• An American Adventure, a long detailed report about visiting California, by Freda Boydell ("If you had one chance in a lifetime to spend three weeks abroad anywhere you wanted, where would you choose? Where would any self-respecting Trek fan head for? Easy really — the United States of America!") (25)
• Birthday Greetings (31)
• Notice Board (32)
• Table of Contents (33)

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Issue 20

G.H.T. Journal 20 (#2) was published in 1989 and contains 33 pages.

cover of issue #20, Ena Glogowska

It is not dated, but a clue to its dispersal date is a letter dated late August 1989. The editor apologizes for the lateness of the issue:

Apologies to everyone for this Journal being so late. There are a number of reasons for this, but they are mainly domestic ones. Journal 21, the third for this year, will follow on at a much brisker pace.

Some things for raffles:

George has kindly donated two scripts which he used to record the audio cassette readings of "Star Trek - The Final Frontier", and (a double cassette) of "Spock's World". At the time of writing, "The Final Frontier" is being raffled at £1 or $2 for 5 tickets, and in units of 5 at that price if more are required. Both scripts are autographed by George, and they have alterations marked in them in his hand writing. George gave them to help "G.H.T." club funds which are low.

• Letter from Ena (her convention attendance is slowing down due to economics, she announces a raffle to raise funds for the club) (1)
• a long, handwritten description by Takei of a recent SeaTrek (2)
• a con report for the 1989 Sol III by Miri Rana, see that page (8)
• "OPEN AIR" May 1st 1989. BBCl. Broadcast live from Sol 3 1989. Transcript by Emily Carding (10)
• many candid photos taken at Sol III (costumed fans, cakes, clowning around) (12)
• two photos taken at the June 1988 Space Trek (18)
• Dreamwerks Convention, con report by Page Lewis (19)
• clipping plus info about the Los Angeles Marathon, by Brad Altman (20)
• con report for 1989 Sol 3 by Ena Glogowska (22)
• Thanks to Nick, a thank you to Nick Farey for giving some UK fan club members free tickets to the premiere of Star Trek: The Final Frontier, a long description of that outing, a review of the movie by Ena Glogowska (25)
• Birthday List (26)
• Notice Board (mostly about Bjo Trimble's move to Texas) (27)
• Newslot (news, Takei's 1989 con appearances) (28)
• a full financial report for the 1989 Sol III, see that page (29)
• raffle for a "Return from the River Kwai" video, an official letter from the movie's publicity director (30)
• Table of Contents (31)

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Issue 21

G.H.T. Journal 21 (#3)

Issue 22

G.H.T. Journal 22 (#1)

Issue 23

G.H.T. Journal 23 (#2)

Issue 24

G.H.T. Journal 24 (#3) was published (December?) 1990 and contains 32 pages.

cover of issue #24, Ena Glogowska: "George as Takahashi from 'Blood Oath'"

From the long Transpacific clipping:

During the first three months of this year, Takei attended over ten Star Trek conventions around the country. He thinks the studio sent a spy to the Philadelphia convention in early February to gauge the sentiment of fans as to where Star Trek VI should 20. The "spy” had apparently taped Takei's speech and the audience reactions which seemed to agree with Takei's feelings. Perhaps this will dissuade the studio from going with the flashback concept. Fiction writing is just one of many doors Star Trek opened for Takei. In 1978 Takei, a reader of Bradbury novels, met Robert Aspirin, a science fiction writer at a convention. "Purely for pecuniary motives", Takei agreed to Aspirin's suggestion that they co-write a science fiction novel. Aspirin provided guidance on writing a successful sci-fi book and Takei blocked off a chunk of time to write. The product was Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe, published by now defunct Playboy Paperbacks! Its release was timed to coincide with the launch of the first Star Trek movie and became a financial success, going into a fifth printing.

• Letter from Ena
• many, many clippings, playbills about "The Wash" (Manhattan Theatre Club)
• a short blurb about club penfriends ("The Penfriend list is intended for members of "GHT" George Takei's Official World., -wide Fan Club only. It is for members' personal use. One list is the norm per member. If another is required for sane reason, or an up-dated list requested, a small charge may be made to help cover costs. "G.H.T." George Takei's Official Worldwide Fan Club does not accept responsibility for the outcome of any correspondence. Lists are sent out in good faith. Unless specifically requested, your name, address, interests and any other relevant details will be added to the list if you ask for one,thus giving all interested members a greater choice of penfriends.")
• a short description of gophering, specifically at Frontiers '90 Convention at Blackpool in May, by Sheila Cornall
• a con report by Ena Glogowska for Midcon 1990, see that page
• a very extensive clipping from Transpacific from May/June 1990 takes up about half of this zine, topic is Takei, "Blood Oath," his relationship to fandom, experiences in Japanese internment camps, his acting career, and much more

Issue 36

G.H.T. Journal 36 (#3) was published in 1994.