J.D.I.F.C. (newsletter)
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Title: | J.D.I.F.C. (J.D.I.F.C. Journal, J.D.I.F.C. Newsletter, James Doohan International Fan Club Newsletter, JDIFC) |
Publisher: | James Doohan International Fan Club |
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Date(s): | November/December 1968-February 1986 |
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Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS & James Doohan |
Language: | English |
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J.D.I.F.C. is a publication of James Doohan International Fan Club which was formed in August 1968.
It is a gen clubzine with articles, stories, games, etc. related to James Doohan. Once a year, these issues were combined in some way to make the "Annual Issue."
The June 1973 stated that membership to the club included five newsletters and a club annual a year.
For a list of similar zines published in this era, see List of Star Trek TOS Zines Published While the Show Was Still On the Air.
About
As I've mentioned so often before, the JDIFC is the MOSTEST! And I'm not just saying that because Jim is one of my personal favourites, but because it's absolutely true.Those of you who have been cajoled, bullied, sweet-talked and ordered to join JDIFC will know exactly what I mean! There is not a single person who has ever been disappointed and I think they'll all agree with me that waiting from one journal to the next is the most excrutiatingly horrible thing that could ever happen to a Star Trek fan! (Of course, the "speed" of the postal services makes things worse!) So,if you've never tried JDIFC, try it now: But I won't bet on it that you won't become as addicted as existing JDIFC-ers, cos that's a certainty! YOU WILL! Can you help yourself with Jim around? So,whether you're a Bill/Len/Jim or whatever nut, join JDIFC. There's something for everyone and a bit more besides.
The JDIFC Journal: if you've never seen the SIZE of one of these, then you've missed out on something! Every journal is as big as a yearbook, and packed solid from beginning to end with goodies. Star Trek stories, articles, newspaper cuttings, information, black and white photos of Scotty/Jim and, the most popular section of all; "Quizzing Jim." Jim answers every question you care to put to him, but don't expect a straight answer every time! He's got a great sense of humour and fun. You can almost see the Irish [1] twinkle in his eyes. He gives some great recipes too, providing. you can cook, of course! [2]
November/December 1968
J.D.I.F.C. 1 was published in November/December 1968 and contains 6 pages.
- a letter from Doohan updating fans on personal and professional news (one example: "This coming season on STAR TREK, you will see Scotty with two different hair styles. The first eight shows we shot I combed it back in an attempt to keep it looking the same from shot to shot and show to show. However, the Executive Producer, Gene Roddenberry thought it softened my "Scotty look" and sent me to Sebring's to get a special cut. I must confess I had misgivings about it all, but they disappeared by the time the Sebring people were through with me. So, the latter part of the STAR TREK season will see me with a rather "mod" haircut.")
- "Dissertation" - written by James Doohan in a "moment of fancy" (Doohan's fictional biography of Montgomery Scott's early life)
- various blurbs and ads
- a You Are Receiving This Zine Because page
January/February 1969
J.D.I.F.C. January/February 1969 contains 13 pages.
The art is by Judy Lynch and Ann Lauridsen.
Honorary members were James Doohan and Anita Doohan.
- interview (questions/answers) with James Doohan (3)
- How I Met Jimmy (testimonial by Anna Hreha (5)
- Fans of Star Trek and much etcetera... (6)
- Irony, poem by Gwen Carlson (7)
- REMINDER!!!! ("Jimmy's birthday is coming up... Cards and even presents will be joyfully forwarded from Headquarters.... DON'T FORGET!") (8)
- a Snoopy/Enterprise cartoon (8)
- The Faster Than Light Column by Nancy Polk (a series on space travel and related topics) (8)
- The State of the Enterprise by Ann Lauridsen (topic was how Ann became the president of the James Doohan International Fan Club - focus on tarot cards) (11)
- ads
from the Jan/Feb 1969 issue, Ann Lauridsen, fan testimonials
March/April 1969
J.D.I.F.C. March/April 1969 contains 28 pages.
- several pages of questions from fans with handwritten replies from Jimmy Doohan (dated February 1969) (3)
- comic strip by Judy Dashieff (7)
- Reporting on Jim by Anna Hreha (a long description of visiting Anita and James Doohan at their home, much personal information) (8)
- The Scrapbook, short letters from fans who had sent James Doohan birthday wishes, contains a page of fan signatures (10)
- The Faster Than Light Column: Comparative Evolution, or, Why don't they speak 20th Century English? - by Ann Lauridsen (13)
- The State of the Big E (club news, actor news, short comments by fans) (15)
- The Islander, part one by Carle Johnson (Montgomery Scott short story) (19)
- comic strip by Judy Dashieff (26)
- Staff at Headquarters: The Care and Feeding of Presidents, essay by Ann Lauridsen (27)
- Etcetera (ads) (29)
from the March/April 1969 issue art by Ann Lauridsen
from the March/April 1969 issue Comic Strip by Judy Dashieff
May/June 1969
J.D.I.F.C. May/June 1969 contains 14 pages.
The president is Ann Lauridsen, the vice president was Nancy Polk, and the secretary was Anna Hreha.
The poem, "James Doohan":
- I think James is so great
- He'll make it big at any rate!
- He is as good, kind and gentle as can be.
- James is our man its plain to see!
- He would make President if he ran
- That's our man, James' Doohan!
- James is surely for me
- But James is for the world you see!
- He is as lovable as a bear cub.
- I'm so glad I'm in his club!
- Please let James read this if you can
- That's our man, James Doohan!
- tentative schedule for Westercon (so many people had sent in advance memberships that the committee ran out of progress report #3, so this is a short update) (insert, may not be in all issues)
- Dear Fans (letter from James Doohan, photos of James Doohan and Anita Doohan) (3)
- Fans (short blurbs from the the club leaders) (5)
- James Doohan, poem by Richard Hemphill (a child) (6)
- Our Guest Star: Hagan Beggs, bio/essay by Anna Hreha (Beggs portrayed a helmsman in the first year of TOS) (7)
- Questions and Answers (obtained from Jimmy by Carol Lee) (9)
- The Islander, part two by Carle Johnson (Montgomery Scott short story, continued from last issue, to be continued in next) (10)
- Snoopy/Enterprise cartoon (13)
- illo by Judy Dasheiff of Doohan on "Daniel Boone" (in a coonskin hat, taking a limp animal (hopefully just sleeping!) out of a metal trap) (14)
from the May/June 1969 issue, Judy Dasheiff
December 1969
J.D.I.F.C. December 1969 contains 8 pages.
There was been a change in leadership, something that was explained in the Christmas letter. The president is now Anna Hreha, the vice president was Nancy Polk, and the secretary was Ann Lauridsen.
James and Anita Doohan are still honorary members.
- Letter from Jimmy Doohan (handwritten) (1)
- The Islander, conclusion by Carle Johnson (Montgomery Scott short story) (2)
- The Evolution of a Star, science article (reprinted from "Energy Production is Stars" in "Science" CLXI, by Hans A. Bethe) (5)
- a cartoon by Judy Dasheiff, illo by Carolyn Frodsham (6)
- Merry Christmas Letter from Anna, Nancy, & Anna (7)
February/March 1970
J.D.I.F.C. February/March 1970 contains 12 pages.
Anita Doohan is no longer an honorary member of the club.
- letter from Doohan to fans (handwritten) (2)
- Quizzing Jim (Doohan answers fans' questions (handwritten) (2)
- Ichabod, fiction by Regina Marvinny (5)
- How I Met James Doohan, essay/fan testimonial by Carol Ann Buck (6)
- Et Cetera, news by Anna Hreha (9)
from the February/March 1970 issue, Carolyn Frodsham
June 1971
J.D.I.F.C. June 1971 contains 17 pages.
- "Quizzing Jim" column, where Doohan answers questions from club members
- Doohan's synopsis of "Man in the Wilderness", in which he had just appeared, along with an article from a Spanish newspaper reviewing that movie
- news
- Doohan's favorite episodes
- Carol Lee's review of Roddenberry's move "Pretty Maids All in a Row"
- a poem by Ruth Berman
- feedback from members
August 1971
J.D.I.F.C. August 1971 contains 15 pages.
- a 5-page short story "Colossal Caledonian" by Judy Dasheiff.
April 1972
J.D.I.F.C. April 1972 contains 13 pages. The issue is undated except as "April", but internal references to Doohan's appearance in Marcus Welby, M.D. fixes it as April 1972.
- cover by Virginia Reynolds ("Ginie" on the cover)
- a poem by Gail Eirann (from Harcourt Fenton Mudd to James Kirk ("James-my-boy") telling Kirk about his escape)
June 1972
J.D.I.F.C. June 1972 contains 50 pages.
This issue was referred to as an annual.
- From Jim (3)
- Quizzing Jim (4)
- Photo of Jim (9)
- James Doohan Biography (10)
- Photo of Jim (11)
- James Doohan pics (12)
- Scotch Recipes (13)
- Why Won't Star Trek Go Away?, clipping from The Buffalo Evening News, April 8, 1972 (14)
- The Saga of Julian Zitney by Anna Hreha (15)
- My New Home: The Palos Verdes Peninsula by Carol Buck (16)
- Burning in the Night by Thomas Wolfe (19)
- Alan Scott by Daphne Ann Hamilton (20)
- The Scott Country by Sir Walter Scott (25)
- Scots Attire (26)
- Ershe (Gaelic) by Chey Gurwell (glossary) (27)
- Photo by Ruth Berman (28)
- Emergency's Kevin Tighe by Carol Buck (description of meeting Tighe at his home, doing an interview) (28)
- pages of photos by Ruth Berman (32)
- The Airship Mystery, fiction by Richard G. Van Treuren (33)
- art by John M. Flynn (37)
- photo by Ruth Berman (telepic) (38)
- art by John M. Flynn (39)
- TUS Flight 1712, fiction by Ginie Reynolds (41)
- The Wee Scotsman, fiction by Carle Johnson (43)
- art by John M. Flynn
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (49)
August 1972
J.D.I.F.C. August 1972 contains 30 pages.
From Anna Hreha:
Allan Lappin tells me that (concerning Bruce Nardoci's question in the last publication) that all the sets weren't destroyed. The L.A. con went searching and found the Bridge disassembled in a basement of - get this -M.I.T.! They are putting it back together for this year's con and they will also have the shuttlecraft there.
- Quizzing Jim (3)
- Star Trek Clipping ("Cult Fans, Reruns, Give 'Star Trek' an Out of This World Popularity" - July 1972) (7)
- art work by Judy Dasheiff (8)
- Aberdeen Fog, fiction by Carle Johnson (9)
- art work by Theresa Jones (10)
- Yes, poem by Michael Sobota (13)
- Our Guest Star: John Smith by Carol Buck (14)
- Scotty, poem by Marilyn Blanchard (16)
- comic strip by Judy Dasheiff (17)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (29)
from the August 1972 issue, Judy Dasheiff comic strip
from the August 1972 issue, Judy Dasheiff comic strip
October 1972
J.D.I.F.C. October 1972 contains 20 pages.
There is an ad by a fan in Nebraska who "wants to legally adopt a Trekkie that likes horses and farm life."
- Quizzing Jim (2)
- The Captain's Cry to Scotty, poem by Theresa Jones (7)
- Scott by Chey Gurwell (8)
- Memories, poem by Linda M. Geiszler (9)
- Margin for Improvement, fiction by Vicky Lynn Caldwell (10)
- Jimmy by Carol Buck (this fan goes to Doohan's apartment to interview him) (12)
- picture page courtesy of Ruth Berman (telepics) (15)
- Antic Humor or Harlan Ellison, clipping of an article from The Seattle Times, by Larry Rumley, September 10, 1972 (16)
- Spock, parody by Chey Gurwell (17)
- art by Karen Flanery (17)
- art by John Flynn (18)
- Science Fiction Con by Sharon White (con report for the 30th Worldcon) (19)
- art by Denise Peterson (19)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (20)
from the October 1972 issue, art by Karen Flanery
April/May 1973
J.D.I.F.C. April/May 1973 contains 28 pages.
The cover is by Karen Flanery.
- Quizzing Jim - James Doohan Answers You (2)
- The Best Convention Ever by Carol Lee (con report for the International Star Trek Con in New York City in mid-February, see that page) (10)
- art by Anne Cockitt (11)
- art by Anne Cockitt (13)
- clipping (Coast to Coast by Sue Cameron, The Hollywood Reporter, February 27, 1973) (15)
- Scotch Mist, fiction by Jenny Elson (16)
- art by Anne Cockitt (18)
- Second Annual Star Trek Con: Wall to Wall Trekkies by Floss Del Vecchio (con report, see that page) (19)
- The Best Week of My Life by Robin Woodell (con report for Star Trek Lives!) (con report, see that page) (20)
- This is a Recording... or What Happens to Everyone at a Star Trek Convention? by Karen Flanery (con report for Star Trek Lives!) (con report, see that page)(22)
- Star Trek Lives - 1973 by Ginie Reynolds (con report, see that page) (24)
- Scotty Scotty, poem by Jenny Elson (25)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (26)
- art by Carol Lee (26)
- Special Letter from James Doohan (handwritten note asking fans to watch him in "Return to Peyton Place") [3] (27)
from the April/May 1973 issue, art by Anne Cockitt
June 1973
J.D.I.F.C. June 1973 contains 65 pages.
- Quizzing Jim (3)
- Jim Doohan Biography (12)
- From Jim's Scrapbook (14)
- Equicon = James Doohan Con by Shirley Maiewski (con report, see that page) (16)
- Equicon '73 by Sharon White (con report, see that page) (17)
- My Memories of Equicon '73 by Chey Gurwell (con report, see that page) (18)
- art by Anne Cockitt (19)
- art by Floss Del Vecchio (23)
- A Brief Peek at Equicon by Carol Lee (con report, see that page) (26)
- art submitted by Mike Sobota ("with thank you to Van Gogh!") (27)
- Guest Star: Murray MacLeod by Carol Buck (29)
- 'Star Trek Star' - Show's Fans Still Ardent, Says Nichelle Nichols, by Penny P. Anderson, clipping from the New York Times Service (33)
- Our Guest Star: William Shatner by Sue Kotar (35)
- They Also Serve, fiction by Richard G. Van Treuren (art by the author) (38)
- Lost Love, fiction by Jackie Madison (47)
- art by Mike Zink (48)
- The Enemies, fiction by Jenny Elson (49)
- art by Claire Mason (50)
- Mathildas, satirical article about bathrooms on the Enterprise by Chey Gurwell (from "The Destruction of Star Trek" - "In case you are wondering what a mathilda is, it is a bathroom. The name mathilda means "brave in battle" and in view of Women's Lib we thought it was a fitting substitute for John in reference to the washroom.")) (51)
- Haggis Hunting, fiction by Jenny Elson (52)
- Reality in Tomorrow, poem by Diana Pasch (53)
- My Favorite Star Trek Episode by Angela Santoro, Constance Halporn, Robin Woodell, Floss Del Vecchio, Jackie Madison, Demi Hamm (56)
- art by Floss Del Vecchio (58)
- James Doohan Crossword Puzzle by Floss Del Vecchio (58)
- Would You Believe? by Marjorie L. Honey (science anecdotes and snippets) (61)
- Review by Paul Driver ("A new game has been introduced by Louis Zocchi, who brought you the STAR TREK GAME. It is called ALIEN SPACE, and can be used in conjunction with the STAR TREK GAME, or by itself, since it replaces the old STAR TREK GAME.") (63)
- What Is? by Jessie Dugan (a tribute to James Doohan) (63)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (64)
August/September 1973
J.D.I.F.C. August/September 1973 contains 25 pages.
The cover is by Carle Johnson.
The Comic Con con report:
I went to San Diego for two reasons. One to visit my friends and two to attend Comic-Con '73. (There were rumors that James might be at the con. He and the Saurian Brandy labels had gone over big at Equicon and both were in great demand for Comic-Con. As it was, neither came.) I signed up as a gopher and on Wednesday, August 15, we began to get set up for the next four days. On Wednesday I worked at the registration desk, but for the next four days i worked in the Star Trek Room.
[...]
Thursday was fairly exciting since Walter Koenig was there for the day. (The room ( was sharing with Demi and another gopher was supposed to have been reserved for the Koenigs but they canceled out and we got the room. D.C. Fontana's room 920 was next to ours. Ours was 922.) Walter was extremely tired, but he managed to survive the long day. When I did talk to him he remembered me slightly and said he'd look for me at the next two cons (Filmcon 2 and Equicon 2). For those of you who are Walter's fans, he has no official fan club and doesn't want one right now.
That night a few people from S.T.A.R. and I set up for a private welcoming party for D.C. It was here that we were informed that Gene L. Coon had passed away on July 8, 1975 of massive lung cancer. ( I hope you're listening, James! [4]) The following night she told this to her audience and said that if we really want to remember Gene to donate money to the Cancer Association. She said to please , give so that other great (and not so great) people like Gene will be around for a little longer. So, please give...generously!!
After the party we took D.C. into the Star Trek Room. One of the first things she noticed were the black and white pictures that we had all over one wall. She looked them over quickly and calmly stated, "Well, there's Captain Fatty." We almost died laughing. (Poor Shatner!)
Friday wasn't too exciting either . Most of the day I worked in the Star Trek Room. People were always asking me it and when James would appear. I told them he couldn't come because he was busy (?) in "Return to Peyton Place." No one I talked to liked the show but said they'd watch it a few times for James. (You blew it this time, James.)
The most informative part of the day was when D.C. got up and talked about the animation show. (Call it a cartoon and you're likely to get beaten up.) Bob Klein and George Genson are artists for the show. The two new characters are Ltd. M'ress voiced by Majel Roddenberry and the six limbed replacement for Chekov, who is called Arax [sic] and is voiced by James. (He really gets around!) D.C. said she hopes that Arax never does any running. Walter agrees.
Spock's sehlat's name is pronounced e-chi-a not the way they pronounce it on TV. D.C. said she went on a wild rampage when she found it had been mispronounced. "To me that's like Kirk saying, "its five year mission..." instead of "her five year mission...").
[...]
Saturday was a little more hectic. There was a last showing of the blooper film (of which all the best parts were cut out). I saw it for the second time then went to see it for a third time in our room as we were giving Seymour and his wife a private showing. Later that afternoon D.C. left for L.A. taking the blooper reel, animation reel, and the pictures of the animation with her.
At the brunch Demi and I sat with Neal Adams, who is an artist for D.C. Comics. He was the guest of honor at Comic-Con. Unfortunately , the brunch was cut short (because it had to be done in two shifts) so I didn't get a chance to talk to Mr. Neal. For those of you who think that Neal is an elderly man (Like Demi and I thought) you're wrong. He is a tall, good looking man who could easily fit any of the super hero characters.
After the brunch we returned to the Star Trek room and watched more films. Seymour came in and watched some with us. This day went fast. Before long it was time to close up and go home. The only really bad thing about this convention was that with all those millions of comic books I could not find the one I wanted... Man From U.N.C.L.E.. Oh, well, that's life!!
- Quizzing Jim (2)
- A Trip to Southern California and the Equicon Convention, con report by Robin Woodell (12)
- art by John Flynn (14)
- More Pen Pals Wanted (15)
- Would You Believe by Marjorie Honey (science antidotes) (16)
- Ode to Scotty, poem by Jackie Townsend (17)
- Pen Pals (18)
- Our Guest Star: Tony Young by Karen Flanery (19)
- art by Karen Flanery (20)
- Comic Con '73 and photo by Cheyenne Gurwell Cooper (a con report) (22)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (24)
from the Aug/Sept 1973 issue, Karen Flanery
October/November 1973
J.D.I.F.C. October/November 1973 contains 28 pages.
Two questions for the Q&A: "Q: Would you be interested in selling me one of your STAR TREK scripts? You were selling them at Equicon '73, but I did not have the money to get one then." A: "Yes. Write to Sylvia Stanczyk." And Q: "As you like Scotch, how many glasses could you drink before you begin to feel the effects?" A: "Three glasses from my pouring."
- Quizzing Jim (2)
- Jim Writes (11)
- Recipe for White Lasagna by James Doohan (one of his favorite dishes) (12)
- Jim's Credits on Animated Star Trek (13)
- Jim Writes, continued (14)
- Favorite Star Trek Episodes and Why by Don Corson, Linda Lawson, Claudia Hofstetter, Laury DiGiovanni, and James Connors (15)
- Mythcon IV by Sharon White (17)
- George Takei: Actor or Councilman, article by Cheyenne Gurwell Cooper (18)
- Welcome to Film Con I by Demi Hamm (19)
- The Abyss, fiction by Jenny Elson (21)
- Welcome to the 23rd Century! by Demi Hamm (con report for Equicon '73) (con report, see that page) (23)
- Pen Pals (26)
- N.Y. Star Trek Con - 1974 by Toni Lay (an advance ad) (27)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (28)
from the Oct/Nov 1973 issue, Doohan's voice credits in Star Trek Animated
April 1974
J.D.I.F.C. April 1974 contains 76 pages.
- Questions and Answers (22 pages)
- From Jim’s Scrapbook:
- From Starship To Courtroom, article
- Play and Recipe, article
- Review of The Trial of James McNeill ‘Whistler’ - article
- Now It’s the Actors’ Turn To Roast The Critics, article (3 pages)
- Star-Con (con report, see that page) (13 pages)
- Scotch On The Rocks, fiction (5 pages)
- The Storm, fiction (2 pages)
- Tayann, fiction (4 pages)
- The Book, fiction (2 pages)
- Would You Believe, essay (2 pages)
- Favorite Star Trek Episodes (3 pages)
- Vision/Hope/Reality, essay (5 pages)
- Star Trek Revival (2 pages)
July/Aug/Sept 1974
J.D.I.F.C. September 1974.
October 1974
J.D.I.F.C. October 1974.
April 1975
J.D.I.F.C. April 1975 contains 77 pages in 5 sections.
- Title page & table of contents (2 pages)
- Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (10 pages: A letter from him, one from his wife, and a correspondence interview)
- Section B: Convention Reports (20 pages)
- Section C: Guest Star (4 pages on George Takei)
- Section D: Star Trek Fiction (16 pages)
- Enterprise Tour, by Marian Kennedy
- Low Spirits, by A. Stuart Walker
- The One That Got Away, by Phyl Proctor
- Avengers of History, by Jenny Elson
- Timelag, by Bernice Surovec
- Section E: Miscellaneous (21 pages, including a 2-page letter from Gene Roddenberry about the upcoming Star Trek movie)
- 4 pages of section dividers
July/Aug/Sept 1975
J.D.I.F.C. September 1975.
Oct/Nov/Dec 1975
J.D.I.F.C. October 1975 contains 33 pages.
- interviews with Doohan
- quizzes
- a report on Philadelphia Con from 1975
- other articles
- an actual black and white photograph of Scott and McCoy on the bridge
Jan/Feb/Mar 1976
J.D.I.F.C. Jan/Feb/Mar 1976 contains 40 pages.
- The Tissue Issue by Carol Davis (reprinted in The Best of Scotty)
- other unknown content
April/May/June 1976
James Doohan International Club Newsletter' April/May/June 1976 contains 70 pages.
- Title page & table of contents (2 pages)
- Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (11 pages: A correspondence interview with Jim; A correspondence interview with his wife Wende; A biography of Jim; A glossy photo of him with DeForest Kelley; and his upcoming scheduled appearances)
- Section B: Convention Reports (6 pages)
- Section C: Guest Star (5 pages on DeForest Kelley)
- Section D: Star Trek Fiction (25 pages)
- Dead Sun, Dead Son, by Jenny Elson
- A Rose By Any Other Name, by Sharon Wilkerson
- The Cause Of It All, by Sheila Clark
- Spartuna, by Marion Kennedy
- Lost in Terror, by Jack Townsend
- Cross Current Vision, by Karen Fleming
- Scotty's Sorrows, by Dave & Mike Martin
- Section E: Miscellaneous (17 pages, including a full-color, full page drawing of Scotty by Kelly Freas; an article on Tartans, Scotts and Clans, and other)
- 4 pages of section dividers
April 1976
July 1976
J.D.I.F.C. July 1976 contains 35 pages.
The art and photos are by Jill Wallach, Nancy Guenther, Mae Sanchez, Jenny Elson, Angelique Trouvere, Marianne Grycz, Ginie Reynolds.
- From Jim (A-1)
- Quizzing Jim (A-3)
- Quizzing Wende (A-11)
- Yes, Scotty Does Have a Harem by Wende Doohan (!-11)
- Jim's Schedule (A-14)
- The First Boston Star Trek Convention, con report by Stephen Eramo (B-1)
- New Frontiers in Science by Janice and Marvin Foote (B-2)
- San Jose Star Trek Convention, con report by Linda Bortolin (B-5)
- Derby Con by Kathy Bayne (B-6)
- Scotty Puzzle by Molly Clark (B-8)
- Star Trek - Houston by Sgt. Rose Marie Warner (B-9)
- The First Boston Star Trek Convention, con report by Diana Cushing (B-10)
- February Convention - 1976, Commodore Hotel, New York City, con report by Jill Wallach (B-11)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-14)
- The Boston Star Trek Convention by Carol Davis (B-14)
- Our Engineer by Joanne Bennett (B-16)
- A Dream Come True by Tina Bennett (B-17)
- Trekkaholic's Triumph by Jolie Smith (B-20)
- From Anna by Anna Hreha (B-21)
October 1976
J.D.I.F.C. October 1976 contains 47 pages.
The art and photos are by Dorothy Fenger, Cheyenne Gurwell, Susan Houck, Jim and Wende Doohan, Eileen Skidmore, Barry McCartan, Nancy Guenther.
- Quizzing Jim (A-1)
- Quizzing Wende (A-10)
- All About Eric by Wende Doohan (A-11)
- Birth Announcement by James and Wende (A-12)
- Me by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-12)
- By Any Other Name by Jolie Smith (B-1)
- And One Will Be Taken, and One Will Be Left by Carol Joan Schaef (B-2)
- A Review by Cheyenne Gurwell (B-5)
- Clipping from Daily Variety (B-5)
- Favorite Star Trek Episodes by Billy Meadows, Don Dailey, Diana Cushing, Pat Walentiny, Thomas Nelson, Beth Pearson, Milton Paddlety, Donna McIntosh, Leigh Chisum, Irene Ashley, Andy Page, Joanne Bennett, Elaine Romig, Barry McCartan, Nancy Munden, Karen Emerson, Molly Clark, and Charles Jamison (B-6)
- Bicentenneial Con by John Moroney (B-16)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-19)
- Con Notes (B-19)
- New Frontiers in Science by Janice and Marvin Foote (B-21)
- Ads, Announcements (B-23)
- Fan Clubs, Charity Project (B-24)
- Vul Con II by Thomas Nelson (B-25)
- The Great San Diego trip of '75 by Marlene Romig (B-26)
- Surprise -- Scotty's Not from Scotland by Linda Bortolin (B-28)
- Mini Trek Con II, and Jimmy and Eric Montgomery at Bi-Con by Carol Ann Matuszewski (B-29)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-30)
inside October 1976 cartoon by Eileen Skidmore
January 1977
J.D.I.F.C. January 1977 contains 47 pages.
The art is by Mandi Schultz, Yoshiko Hirahara, Joe Westrate, Molly Clark.
- Quizzing Jimmy (A-1)
- Quizzing Wende (A-11)
- From Eric Doohan (A-13)
- The Inheritance by Susan Houck (B-1)
- Space... The Final Frontier #2 by Linda Bortolin (B-2)
- The Clandestine Scott by Eunice Finnegan (B-5)
- Con Report by Molly Clark (B-7)
- Favorite Star Trek Episodes by Marlene Romig, Kathleen Thiele, Daphne Anne Hamilton, John Kelley, Judy Bailey, Cheryl Stricker, Warren Tooman, Paulette Daniels, and Bill Hall (B-9)
- Terracon or the Almost Perfect Weekend, con report by Phyl Proctor (B-13)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-17)
- Bicentennial Con, con report by Joni Gillispie (B-20)
- Would You Believe by Phyl Proctor (B-21)
- Con Report by Molly Clark (B-22)
- The New York Star Trek Convention, con report by Charles White (B-23)
- Ads, Announcements (B-25)
- Dallas Star Trek Convention, con report by Vickie Caffey (B-26)
- Space Shuttle Unveiled (B-27)
- Terracon, con report by Sally Ann Griffin (B-28)
- More Pen Pals (B-32)
- Scotty Lands at Norton Air Force base (B-32)
- New Frontiers in Science by Janice and Marvin Foote (B-34)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-38)
- Star Trek Film Looks Ambitious by John Harti (B-41)
- Student Recreates Star Trek Machine (B-42)
April/May/June 1977
J.D.I.F.C. April/May/June 1977 is also the 1977 Annual. It contains 94 pages, in 5 sections:
The art and photos are by The Doohans, Joni Gillispie, Trek Times, Phyl Proctor, Susan Houck, Gary Thorpe, Yoshiko Hirahara, Stephen Eramo, and Diane Marchant.
Title page & table of contents (2 pages)
Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (20 pages)
Section B: Convention Reports (6 pages)
Section C: Guest Star (3 pages on Gene Roddenberry; 2 pages on Nick Tate (Space: 1999); 3 pages on Leonard Nimoy)
Section D: Star Trek Fiction (27 pages)
Section E: Miscellaneous (27 pages, including a substantial number of newspaper clippings on Scotty and Star Trek)
- From Jimmy (!-1)
- Quizzing Jimmy (A-5)
- Quizzing Wende (A-15)
- Eric's Letter (A-19)
- Jim's Itinerary (A-20)
- Space: The Final Frontier No.2, August 7-8, 1976 by Pat DeLude (B-1)
- The Bicentennial-10 Con by Laura O'Brien (B-1)
- The Day the Great Bird Dropped Something Nice on Me (Gene Roddenberry) by Phyl Proctor (C-1)
- Nick Tate by Phyl Proctor (C-3)
- (Leonard) Nimoy Explores Perception, article clipping by George Maksian (C-6)
- An Interview with Ricardo Montalban by Bob Griffin (C-8)
- Double Exposure, fiction by Cheyenne Gurwell
- Tribbles That Breed, poem by Dorothy B. Martin
- The Lost Continent, fiction by Leahna Larsen
- Songs Are Sung, poem by Joanne Bennett
- My Friend, My Brother, fiction by Susan Wherry
- The Magic of Merlin, fiction by Bret Ryan Rudnick
- All My Most Intimate Enemies, fiction by Suzanne Corrie Romero
- The Case of the Irritated Engineer, fiction by Sallyann Griffin
- The Stars are the Limit for Chief Engineer Scotty by Gene Grey (E-1)
- Ads, Announcements (E-2)
- James Doohan: Star Trek's Scotty, Part of a Legend by Ron Weiskind (E-5)
- Trouble with Tribbles Puzzle by Molly Clark (E-7)
- 1988! by Ginie Reynolds (E-4)
- Reviews from the Dark Side of the Moon by Bill Habraken (E-11)
- The Ultimate Assignment by Vickie Caffey (E-12)
- A Fabulous Day! by Margaret Bertram (E-13)
- Where No Man Has Gone Before by Gary Thorpe (E-19)
- A True Story: Sighting an U.F.O. by J. Frank Anastasio (E-15)
- The Man Behind 'Star Trek, the Movie' by Judy Stone (E-16)
- Favorite Stare Trek Episodes by Andrew Love, Laura O'Brien, J. Frank Anastasio, Joel Collier, Darlene Palenik, Christopher Davis, Jeff Demosthenes, Gai Oyoumick, D. McMahon, and Judy McLain (E-19)
- Pen Pals Wanted (E-21)
- New Frontiers in Science by Marvin and Janice Foote (E-23)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha
July 1977
J.D.I.F.C. July 1977 contains 43 pages.
October 1977
J.D.I.F.C. October 1977 contains 48 pages.
The art and photos are by Jacques Hupp, Gary Thorpe, Jeff Stevens, Eunice Finnegan, Guy, Heather Firth, Nancy Munden, Shryl Rustin, Heidi Miller, Darren Marting, Jeffrey Lipko, Joni Gillispie, and Anna Melinda Shreve.
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-11)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-15)
- Convention Report by Nancy Munden (B-1)
- Pen Pals (B-5)
- Space Mines by Mike Rathke (B-9)
- Ads, Announcements, Etc. (B-12)
- Puzzle by Molly Clark (B-14)
- The Dagger by Jolie Constantine Smith (B-14)
- Star Trek Con 4 by Carolyn Frodsham (B-15)
- Star Trek Philadelphia by Jeffrey D. Lipko (B-16)
- Doohans Demons at Kansas City by Joni Gillispie (B-17)
- Star Trek Philadelphia by Jim Geary (B-19)
- Canadian Scrapbook, sent in by Marie Campbell (B-20)
- Puzzle Answer (B-21)
- Star Trekon '77 by Troy Easterday (B-21)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-24)
- Kansas City Con by Warren Tooman (B-26)
- Waterloo Mini-Con by Joni Gillispie (B-27)
- Star Trek America by Joni Gillispie (B-29)
- Star Trek: A Gathering of the Faithful, sent in by Joni Gillispie (B-31)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-33)
January 1978
J.D.I.F.C. 1978 contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Margo McDonnell, the back by Doug Buchanan.
- From Jim
- QUIZZING JIMMY - Several pages of questions from the fans, with replies from Jimmy Doohan. Zine has 3 photos printed/developed on real photo paper and affixed to the pages.
- Quizzing Wende
- From Eric
- Itinerary for James Doohan
- Star Trekking with Scotty
- Meeting James Doohan
- Fan fiction stories
- Cartoons
- Word Search
- Other articles, editorials/essays
- Convention reports and photos
- Club info
April 1978
J.D.I.F.C. April 1978. The cover is by Heather Firth.
The issue has 67 pages, divided into 6 sections.
The art and photos are by Doug Buchanan (back cover), Phyllis Carter, Wende Doohan, Mae Sanchez, Debbie Clark, Jacquey Presby, Joanne Bennett, Ena Glogowska, Joni Gillispie, Elsa de Vera, Sheila Freitas, Due Greig, Joan Sailler, Suzanne Saur, Patricia Luke, Brigitte Veiz, and Gerry Downes.
Prefatory pages: Title page & table of contents (2 pages) plus 6 pages devoted to announcements about Star Trek - The Motion Picture.
Section A: Our Honorary: James Doohan (16 pages: A correspondence interview with Jim; A letter from Jim regarding the movie; and Jim's upcoming itinerary; A letter from Jim regarding misquotes of him in a newspaper interview; A correspondence interview with Wende Doohan; Eric Doohan's "letter".)
Section B: Convention Reports (11 pages)
Section C: There was no section C, with the usual "Guest Star"
Section D: Star Trek Fiction
Section E: Miscellaneous (17 pages, including a 6-page article from the magazine UFO Report on "The UFO-Star Trek Connection")
- From the Desk of James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Jimmy (A-2)
- A Special Note by James Doohan (A-10)
- To Marie Campbell et all by James Doohan (A-11)
- Quizzing Wende (A-12)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-15)
- Doohan's Demons in Emmetsburg by Joni Gillispie (B-1)
- Dreams Do Happen by Sheila Freitas (B-2)
- Trekking With Scotting by Sue Greig (B-5)
- JDIFC Party at Star Trek Atlanta and Other cons (B-7)
- A Real Reward by Marjorie Brower (B-8)
- An Important Lecture by Rhona Mackintoch (B-9)
- Mini-Con, New York, February 1978 by Laury DiGiovanni (B-11)
- DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA by Jacquey Presby (B-11)
- Momma Ain't Gonna Believe This! **OR** Scotty's Cool But Jimmy Doesn't Use a Phaser On Kill!!, fiction by Diane Gilstrap & Pam Jones (D-1)
- Jeremy, fiction by Tara Jueschke (D-7)
- The Two Loves of Scotty, poem by Karen Hopkins (D-9)
- A Motherly Protecting Ship?, fiction by Kara McGuirk (D-10)
- The Horrible Shore Leave, fiction by Mike Rathke (D-13)
- It Doesn't Have To Be..., fiction by Sheila Freitas (D-15)
- The Koras Curse, fiction by Carol Finger (D-21)
- The UFO-Star Trek Connection, article by Gene Steinberg (E-1)
- The Phone Call by Nancy Vieth (E-6)
- Meeting Jim Doohan by Gerlinde Junggunst (E-8)
- Star Trek Word Find by Gary Thorpe (E-10)
- Pen Pals Wanted (E-11)
- Ads, Announcements (E-13)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (E-16)
July 1978
J.D.I.F.C. July 1978 contains 48 pages. The front cover is by Butch Baker, and the back cover is by Jacquey Presby
- From Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-2)
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-9)
- From Eric by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-13)
- More Than Halfway by Vickie Caffey (B-1)
- The Fury of Time by Gerald Kolberg (B-2)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-6)
- Doohan's Demons Invade Columbia by Joni Gillispie, Nancy Vieth, and Kelly Nelson (B-8)
- Heart Thoughts by Kathy Patterson (B-9)
- Puzzle by Karl Sather (B-10)
- The Gang's All Here (B-11)
- Letter by Gene Roddenberry (B-12)
- Achieving the Prime Directive by Letha Longley (B-14)
- Ads, Announcements, etc. (B-16)
- Star Trek Laughter-The Best Medicine by Eva Paradzik (B-19)
- Truly Free by Susan Papas (B-20)
- My First Impression by John Irvin (B-30)
- JDIFC Party at Star Trek Atlanta by Kay Johnson (B-31)
- Miscellaneous Last Minute Things (B-34)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-35)
October 1978
J.D.I.F.C. October 1978 contains 48 pages. The front cover is by Butch Baker, and the back cover is by Jacquey Presby
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-9)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-13)
- Jim's Itinerary (A-14)
- Starcon Denver '78: A Con Report by Nancy Munden (B-1)
- James Doohan BIography (B-3)
- Trek-A-Word by Ron Wilcoxen (B-4)
- Carry on Trekking by Diane Marchant (B-5)
- The Changling by Ginie Reynold (B-6)
- A Scottish Toast by Karen Hopkins (B-7)
- Stowaway by Sheila Freitas (B-7)
- Star Trek Atlanta by Mike Rathke (B-11)
- Star Trek Begins Secret Movie Mission by Karen Feld (B-13)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-15)
- A New Fan "For Life" by Sally Jo Keller (B-17)
- Star Trek News Release (B-19)
- Ads, Announcements, etc. (B-23)
- Ode to James (Montgomery Scott) Doohan by Rosemary Helmer (B-24)
- Star Trek America by Joni Gillispie, Kelly Nelson, and Denise Dietsch (B-25)
- Meeting Jimmy by Bob Ricci (B-26)
- The Atlanta Convention by Carol Crockett (B-27)
- The Far Out Fishing Trip by Robbie Robinson (B-29)
- August Party Convention by Lois L. Hanson (B-40)
- Prepare to Beam Aboard – Star Trek at the Movies by Wayne Warga (B-43)
- Star Trek America by Vickie Caffey (B-45)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-48)
January 1979
J.D.I.F.C. January 1979 contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Phil Berrier and the back cover is by Ted Katauskas.
- From Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-2)
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-9)
- Jim's Itinerary (A-12)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Doohan (A-13)
- Thomas Introduction by Thomas Patrick Doohan (A-14)
- Birth Announcement by Jim and Wende Doohan (A-15)
- 1978 I.C.F.C. Convention by Carol Buck (B-1)
- Who and/or What Are You/Is Doohan's Demons by Joni Gillispie (B-4)
- Star Trek: $20 Million Flick (clipping) ((B-6)
- James Doohan's Voices... A Puzzle by Nancy Munden (B-8)
- It's Not Like Scotty by Laura O'Brien (B-9)
- Scotty's Poem by Susan Clarke (B-14)
- The Cleveland Star Trek Convention (B-15)
- Shuttlecon Columbus by Laura O'Brien (B-16)
- Pen Pals Wanted (B-19)
- JDIFC Party at Cleveland Con (B-20)
- Fan Clubs (B-20)
- Ads, Announcements (B-21)
- Meeting James Doohan for the First Time by Judy Sipior (B-23)
- Columbus Con by Mary Crawford (B-24)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-27)
April/May/June 1979
J.D.I.F.C. 1979 Annual, April-May-June contains 64 pages. Includes fiction by Joanne Bennett, Michael Fraser, Laury DiGiovanni, Kara McGuirk, Rebekah Buffington, Mike Rathke, and Laura O'Brien.
Our Honorary Section (16 pages):
- From Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-3)
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-9)
- Jim's Itinerary (A-11)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Doohan (A-12)
- Rocky's Report by Tommy "Rocky" Doohan (13)
Con and Lecture Reports (11 pages):
- Neo-Star Con, Cleveland by Dee Martin (B-1)
- Christmas is in December, All Right by Daphne Ann Hamilton (B-2)
- Newspaper Clipping from Worcester Telegrah (B-5)
- A Morning with James Doohan by Linda Huston (B-6)
- February Con by Laury DiGiovanni (B-7)
- Clippings from San Angelo (B-10)
- Australian Con by Sheelagh Butler (B-12)
Star Trek Fiction (23 pages):
- Whose in Charge Down Here? by Joanne Bennett (C-1)
- Journey into Oblivion by Michael Fraser (C-4)
- Scotty's Thoughts by Laury DiGiovanni (C-5)
- How Do I Love Thee by Kara McGuirk (C-6)
- Our Future the Moon by Rebekah Buffington (C-13)
- The Hostile Vulcans by Mike Rathke (C-14)
- My Bairns by Laura O'Brien (C-16)
Our Guest Star:
- Barbara Babcock by Gladys M. Hart (D-10)
Miscellaneous:
- JDIFC tee shirt ad by Joni Gillispie (E-1)
- The Avengers/Patrick Macnee Fan Network by Heather Firth (E-2)
- Pen Pals Wanted (E-3)
- Ads and Announcements (E-4)
- Trek Trivia by Melissa Hung (E-6)
- Tribute to Gene Roddenberry by Rosemary Helmer (E-7)
- Puzzle and Answers by Laury DiGiovanni (E-9)
- No Voyage to Fast for Trekkers by Carol Nevins (E-12)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (E-13)
August 1979
J.D.I.F.C. August 1979 contains 49 pages. The front cover is by Phil Berrier.
- From Jim by James Doohan (A-2)
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-9)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-13)
- Rocky's Report by Thomas Patrick Doohan (A-14)
- Jim's Speech to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics by James Doohan (A-15)
- San Angelo Meets James Doohan by Butch Baker and Jim Lee (B-1)
- The Universe and Beyond by Peter Bankers (B-5)
- The Best of Two Worlds by Carolyn Frodsham (B-9)
- Thanks, Mr. Phillips by Louise Snyder (B-18)
- Pen Pals (B-18)
- J.D.I.F.C. Party Cleveland by Kay Johnson (B-20)
- James Doohan Private Part by Joni Gillispie (B-21)
- Evart Pair Attend ST Convention by Robbie Robinson (B-22)
- Ads and Announcements (B-23)
- Star Con Denver (B-24)
- The Cleveland Star Trek Convention by Laura O'Brien (B-25)
- The Enterprise by Sheila Freitas (B-29)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-30)
October 1979
J.D.I.F.C. October 1979 contains 48 pages. It has a front cover by Joan (Sony) Sailler.
- From Jim by James Doohan (A-1)
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan (A-2)
- Jim's Schedule
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan (A-6)
- Eric's Letter by Eric Montgomery Doohan (A-9)
- Rocky's Report by Thomas Patrick Doohan (A-10)
- Notes from Nanny by Bonnie Young (A-11)
- Star Trek Lives by Betty Wynne (B-1)
- Les Patineurs (The Skaters ) by Carol Finger (B-4)
- Star Trek The Motion Picture (B-11)
- Pen Pals Wanted (b-15)
- February Con by Paula Luppo (B-17)
- Science Fact and Fiction on a Collision Course by Jerry LeBlanc (B-18)
- Star Trek Word Search by L.L. Longley (B-20)
- The British Way by Jenny Elson (B-21)
- Ads and Announcements (B-22)
- JDIFC Party, Kansas City, Missouri, 708.11 by Kay Johnson (B-23)
- Kay's Menagerie by Jean Ellenbacher (B-24)
- [Star TreKon|Star Trekcon '79]] by Laura O'Brien (B-26)
- The Arts by James Delson (B-27)
- Denver Con by Joni Gillispie (B-28)
- Meeting James Doohan by Marlies Kuratli (B-30)
- Tracking Star Trek by Margaret Ronan (B-32)
- Et Cetera by Anna Hreha (B-35)
December 1980
J.D.I.F.C. December 1980 contains 40 pages. Front cover by Phil Berrier.
- From Jim by James Doohan
- Quizzing Jim by James Doohan
- Quizzing Wende by Wende Doohan
- Eric's Letter by Eric Doohan
- Tommy's Letter by Tommy Doohan
- Alamorgordo Daily News Clipping
- Jim in Cranford, NJ by Jay Jengo
- Pen Pals Wanted
- James Doohan at Virginia Tech by Ginna Lusk
- Recipe Page by Anna Hrena
- Potpourri
- Star Con '81 Reports
- Star Trek Seek 'N Find by Patrick and Philip Duff
- History Lesson by Nancy Munden
- From Anna by Anna Hreha
October 1981
J.D.I.F.C. October 1981 (Annual) contains 48 pages. Front cover by Phil Berrier.
- From Jim, by James Doohan
- Quizzing Jim, by James Doohan
- Quizzing Wende, by Wende Doohan
- Meeting Jimmy Doohan (con report), by Phyllis Sutter
- Iowa Con (con report), by Lynda Prichard
- 15th Anniversary Con in N.Y. (con report), by Jay Jengo
- Ra'li'y (short story), by Dani Dzikowicz
- The Trek of the Pegasus (poem), by Phyllis Sutter
- Memories From a Scotsman's Past (short story), by Wilfred Pennington
- The Guildsman (short story), by Susan Clarke
- The Enterprise and Her Crew (poem), by Curry Fenske
- The Viking Fund
- Forum
- Pen Pals Wanted
- Careers in Aerospace and Related Fields
- PotPourri
- Space Shuttle
- Fill-In (puzzle), by Jay Jengo
- Tribble Trouble (cartoon), by Shona Jackson
- Space Trek I '82 St. Louis (ad)
- Delta Vee, Inc. (Financing space exploration, ad)
- Bloomn's Star Trek Con (Bloomington, MN) (ad)
- Paramount Pictures Corporation to Begin Production on "Star Trek II", by Paramount Pictures
- More Pen Pals
- The Next Best Thing To Being There, by Linda Sawicki
- Does Mr. Spock Die in the Next Episode of 'Star Trek' Saga?, by The Wall Street Journal
- Galactic Enterprise II Convention (ad)
- From Anna, by Anna Hreha
January 1982
J.D.I.F.C. January 1982. Front cover by Phil Berrier.
August 1982
J.D.I.F.C. August 1982
January 1983
J.D.I.F.C. January 1983 contains 34 photocopied pages.
Reactions and Reviews: January 1983
Journal of the James Doohan International Fan Club. Contains questions and answers with Jim & his wife Wende, reports on Jim's activities - lots and lots of nice pics (esp. the photo in the front of this issue in tux & bow tie?) poetry, penpals, stories, puzzles and articles. Recommended club for all J.D. fans. [5]
January 1984
J.D.I.F.C. January 1984.
- From Jim, by James Doohan
- Quizzing Jim, by James Doohan
- Quizzing Wende, by Wende Doohan
- Space Trek II Is History, by Phyllis Sutter
- News Release, by Paramount Pictures Corp.
- An Engineer (short story), by Ensign Steve Surko
- Untitled cartoon, by Sheryl Jones
- Pen Pals Wanted
- The Elusive Houston Con, by Dana Holland Brewer
- Untitled cartoon, by Alysia Hunley
- Start Trek: As You Like It (word puzzle), by Jason Genser
- Knowing Jim (poem), by L. L. Longley
- Sweet Dreams Are Made of These (Con report), by Alesia Hunley
- Member Photo Gallery: Florence Breen, Donna Smith, Page Eileen Lewis, and Rita Pimpsner
- With Apologies, Mr. S. (short story), by Kathy Kipper
- Memories (poem), by Dani Dzikowicz
- Potpourri
- Star Trek III, by Paramount Pictures Corp.
- Puzzle Answer, by Jason Genser
- News Release, by Paramount Pictures Corp.
- Glendocon (Con report), by Page Eileen Lewis
- Sydney Meeting, by Sheelagh Butler
- Just Like Kittens (short story), by Chris Rasmussen
- Untitled cartoon, by Alysia Hunley
- From Anna by Anna Hreha
Included inserts for the Rostirasa club and its newsletter "The Duty Roster", and for the fanzine "The Ninth Quadrant" #5.
February 1984
J.D.I.F.C. February 1984 contains 43 pages.
Reactions and Reviews: February 1984
43pp, USqto, xerox. The best valued club sine for James Doohan and the longest running one for any Trek actor must be the JDIFC. Each member certainly gets their money worth. Jimmy Doohan sheds his love and enthusiasm by answering members queries and writing on what's happening. There's clippings, photos, con reports, and Scotty-type poetry and fiction, plus penpals and movie news. Lots and lots to read. A must for all Jimmy Doohan/Scotty fans. [6]
May 1984
J.D.I.F.C. May 1984. It contains 50 pages.
Reactions and Reviews: May 1984
Beautifully xeroxed, plus some real photos. Undoubtedly the best valued club around. Contains questions to James Doohan and his wife Wende from club members with frank answers from both (12 pages of them), fiction, con and film reviews and clippings plus puzzles. Great reading. [7]
October 1984
J.D.I.F.C. October 1984.
January 1985
J.D.I.F.C. January 1985.
June 1985
J.D.I.F.C. June 1985.
October 1985
J.D.I.F.C. October 1985. Cover design is by Cami Forsell. Other art and photo credits: Dana Brewer, Leahna Larsen, Carolyn Simmons, Page Eileen Lewis, Bertha Robinson, Mike T. Melnyczenko, L.L. Longley, Richard Tyo, Anna Hreha, Dale Kesterson and Sheri Denison. It has a 9-page section in the front called "Quizzing James" (A-1 thru A-7), This section has two 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" black & white photos attached to the pages with adhesive, 1 is a photo of James Doohan in civilian clothes, w/microphone, answering questions. and 1 shows the 5 main male characters in a scene from the original series. Several other pictures are print pictures. Pages A-8 and A-9 is Wende Doohan answering questions. The second section (B-1 thru B-38) has numerous articles and pictures about James Doohan, Including pictures of the Doohan children.
- Quizzing Jim (A-1)
- Quizzing Wende (A-8)
- Meeting James Doohan by Carolyn Simmons (B-1)
- With Love by Page Eileen Lewis (B-2)
- Who Said? by Mark Foster (B-3)
- The Seasonal Perils of the Backyard Astronomer by Michele Burton (B-4)
- The Son That Was Not Apoloo's by Candy Thompson (B-5)
- K.C. Con IV, a con report by Page Eileen Lewis (B-9)
- A Star Idea is born in Victoria, Australia and Arrives on Hollywood Blvd 4/Sept/1985 by Berta Robinson (B-11)
- In the 23rd Century by Michael T. Melnyczenko (B-13)
- In Search for Saavik by Wendy Bowker (B-15)
- Shore Leave by L.L. Longley (B-15)
- Star Trek has Big Life After Death by Stephen Wigler (B-17)
- Wet Weekend in Liverpool by Ena Glogowska (B-18)
- Potpourri (B-20)
- Pen Pals (B-21)
- James Doohan Steals the Star Show by Bertha Robinson (B-22)
- Trivia Quiz by Fenton Hubbart (B-23)
- Kansas City Con photos (B-25)
- Star Trek Memories by Rosemary Helmer (B-27)
- Reality by Dale Kesterson (B-29)
- Starlight, Starbright by Sheri Denison (B-30)
- Scotty Gets the Girl by Page Eileen Lewis (B-31)
- From Anna by Anna Hreha (B-35)
February 1986
J.D.I.F.C. February 1986 contains 46 pages. It was the last issue.
Reactions and Reviews: February 1986
...a fabulous cover by Cami Forsell. This is the last Journal of the J.D.I.F.C. - a club that was more like a family with an amazing rapall [sic] between fan and actor. Anna, its president for nineteen years is retiring and moving on to enjoy her retirement by travelling and doing all the things keeping up a fan club has kept her from all these years.As a fan club it was unique and will be sorely missed.
As usual, the Journal contained question to James Doohan and Wende, penpals, photos, articles, clippings, fiction and poetry. All enjoyable - though sadly read this time. [8]
References
- ^ Irish?
- ^ from STAG #8
- ^ Most fans in this newsletter expressed dislike of show, and at the best, disinterest.
- ^ A mild rebuke addressing Doohan's cigarette habit.
- ^ from Beyond Antares #23
- ^ from Beyond Antares #24
- ^ from Beyond Antares #25
- ^ from Beyond Antares #28