Walter Koenig Fan Society
| Fan Club | |
|---|---|
| Name: | "Walter Koenig Fan Society," then became "Walter Koenig International" |
| Dates: | 1980 to at least the mid-1990s |
| Founder(s): | Michelle Ward was "Acting President" in late 1980, Lisa Scharf was "Acting Vice President" in 1980, Tarcie (Tracie?) Dehne was "Secretary" n 1980 |
| Leadership: | Candi Chase and Sue McCutchen |
| Country based in: | Falls Church, Virginia, USA |
| Focus: | Star Trek |
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Walter Koenig Fan Society was a fan club for the actor who portrayed Pavel Chekov on Star Trek.
This club was an official one (endorsed by Koenig) and followed on the heels of Walter Koenig Fan Club.
About
From 1980:
The official Walter Koenig Fan Society is authorized and fully supported by Walter. We are built on friendships, communication and the creative process. Membership includes a signed membership card, a glossy of Walter, a bio-sheet and a letter not only welcoming you into the WKFS, but which gives an indication of Walter's feelings for the WKFS. We publish regular newsletters and Journals. Our Journals are set aside for publication of artwork, poems, correspondence from and to members, as well as convention news and Star Trek updates. Contributions from members keep our Journals alive. We want the WKFS to be a club that Walter, as well as his fans, will be proud of and benefit from. To do this, we need your support and your enthusiasm. Let's make the WKFS a success! Membership dues are $6.00/year U.S. and Canada, $7.00 for overseas members. All checks and money orders made payable to Michelle Ward. [1]
From a 1983 flyer printed in the Space Trek program book and G.H.T. Journal:
This club, authorized by Walter, is for his fans. Walter has agreed to keep us informed about his activities both in and out of Star Trek.Membership packet includes:
- * a membership card (signed by Walter)
- * an 8X10 glossy of Walter
- * a fact-filled bio sheet
- * a letter from Walter welcoming you to the WKFS
In addition to the membership packet, we publish regular journals and mini-journals including convention news, book reviews, member profiles and other items of interest. Members will have an opportunity to publish anything of Chekov/Koenig's orientation and/or SF orientation, including artwork, poems, stories and general correspondence. (Please, no obscene writing.)
The journals are professionally produced by club members and printed to assure a consistently high quality. All literature is mailed on schedule!
Honorary Members
Honorary members in 1986 were: Pam Clarke, Jimmy Doohan, Captain Euston, Alesia Hunley, Bruce Hyde, Lizard III, Shirley Maiewski, Billie Mundorff, Rob Reis, Michelle Ryan, Lisa S, George Takei, Howard Weinstein, and one would assume, Walter Koenig.
Some Publications
- Innomina, a zine of fiction, art, poetry, photos (1985-1994)
- WKI, after 1985
- The WKFS Journal
- A Russian Inwention
Disbanded, and Re-formed as "Walter Koenig International"
"Walter Koenig Fan Society" disbanded in early 1984:
Susan McCutchen writes to say that the Walter Koenig Fan Society committee has, owing to circumstances, had to disband. This sounds like the end of an excellent club, and a cause of regret to many of us. A lot of hard work and devotion has gone into the WKFS. [2]
From a statement in Communications Console (May/June 1984):
After years of fine work, the Walter Koenig Fan Society has been forced to disband. We received this note from past president Susan McCutchen: April 1, 1984: To all Allies (who are indeed Allies through thick and thin): Thank you for the best support in the world and for all your faith and affectionate warmth! You are wonderful people for whom we have a great deal of respect. We have several of each publication left. We will send packets of them little by little in hopes you will be able to sell them for or donate them to, one of your good works for which you are well known. Perhaps the love we put into them will benefit someone after we’ve faded... Sue. P.S. Keep in touch!!
1986 flyer
a 1988 flyer
References
- ^ from Security Check #1
- ^ from G.H.T. Journal #5 (April/May 1984)