Phyllis Wood
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| Name: | Phyllis Wood |
| Alias(es): | Phyl |
| Type: | con staffer |
| Fandoms: | Star Trek TOS, Space: 1999 |
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Phyllis Wood was a long-time science fiction fan and convention staffer in San Antonio, Texas, beginning in the 1970s.
Wood was a member of the Fandom Association of Central Texas (FACT), the Alamo Literary Arts Maintenance Organization (ALAMO), and the International Space: 1999 Alliance. She was also active in Starfleet, and helped in the formation of Trek International; both role-playing Star Trek fan organizations.
She supervised registration for two Star Trek conventions:
- Trekkon '83 with Bibi Besch and Judson Scott, February 19-20, 1983
- Trekkon '84 with Mark Lenard, Grace Lee Whitney, and Bjo Trimble; March 3-4, 1984
Wood also provided needed assistance in the preparation, proofreading, and printing of materials produced by Reconnaissance Press, including The Fleet Herald.
In addition to her interest in science fiction, Wood enjoyed softball, was a scouting leader, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. She was active in her community participating in the Citizens on Patrol program, and was a devoted parishioner at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in San Antonio.[1]
Wood died on August 20, 2016
References
- ^ Phyllis Ann Wood Obituary, San Antonio Daily News, August 25, 2016