News 0712.30

January 27th - General Meeting/Ex Board - CO's Quarters
February 15-17th - RadCon - 2008

News 0711.20

December 2nd Executive/Promotion Board Meeting
December 9th Christmas Party
December 31st New Years Eve Party

News 0710.21

November 11th Executive Board Meeting
November 18th Thanksgiving Potluck
December 2nd Executive/Promotion Board Meeting
December 9th Christmas Party
December 31st New Years Eve Party

News 0709.10

September 16th - Executive/Promotion Board Meeting
September 29th - Pirate/Anniversary Party
October 14th - Executive Board Meeting
October 21st - Halloween/Costume Party

News 0708.01

August 4th - Float Decorating (snacks provided) - Location TBA
August 10th -12th - IC 2007 in Denver, CO
August 11th - Float Decorating (snacks provided) - Location TBA
August 12th - Executive Board Meeting - CO's Quarters
August 17th - Float Decorating (snacks provided) - Location TBA
August 18th - Benton Franklin Parade - Kennewick High School
August 18th - General Meeting - Roundtable Pizza on Leslie
September 16th - Executive/Promotion Board Meeting - CO's Quarters

News 0707.01

July 15 th - Executive Board Meeting - CO's Quarters
July 15 th - Coupon Cutting/Chili Feed/Movie Party - CO's Quarters
July 21-22 nd - General Meeting - Charbeneau Camp-out

News 0704.22

April 28th March of Dimes
April 28th Big Pizza Party
May 5th Bowling Adventure
May 12th Executive Board Meeting
May 20th Zintel Canyon Park - KFC-Potluck Picnic/Scotty Plaque Dedication/Hike

News 0703.20

April 15th Executive Board Meeting
April 28th March of Dimes
April 28th Big Pizza Party
May 5th Bowling Adventure

News 0612.30

December 31st - Ships New Years Eve Party. Contact CO for location.
January 14th - First Executive Board at CO's quarters - Fresh look.
January 21st - First General Meeting at Round Table Pizza on Leslie.

News 0610.09

October 15 th - General Meeting - Mid-Columbia Library, Union St.
October 28th - Halloween Party/Bowling Night

News 0608.25

September 8 – 10 - Star Trek: 40th Anniversary Celebration – Seattle, WA

September 9 (Saturday)- Mini-Golf

September 22 – 24 - Camping trip – Hat Rock Campground

September 30- USS Rubicon Anniversary Celebration

News 0605.25

June 3rd ~ 2:00 PM X-Men 3 Away Mission - Regal in the Mall

June 17th ??? Battelle Film Night

June 24th & 25th All Day Merrie Greenwood Faire

June 25th 5:30 PM Club Social - Jackson 's Sports Bar

News 0511.15

Community Service projects are in need at this time. Please bring donations for the mission and for the Humane Society to General Meeting on November 20th.

November 20th General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

November 25th Richland Walk for Needy - John Dam Park

News 0510.25

Community Service projects are in need at this time. Please bring donations for the mission and for the Humane Society to General Meeting on October 23rd.

October 22nd Miniature Golf Outing - Watch out for Comm's mighty back swing!!

October 29th Halloween Costume Party - Captains Quarters - Prizes for best costume

November 20th General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

News 0509.25

October 1st Tri-City Pregnancy Center - Community Service

October 1st RadCon Meeting

October 2nd Serenity Movie Away Mission - Set 500 years in the future, crew members of the spacecraft "Serenity" fight against "The Alliance," a government agency that has taken control of the solar system following a war shortly after colonization. Considered outsiders, the crew members struggle to avoid the Reavers, intergalactic thugs who eat their enemies alive, as they try to save a telepathic teen named River Tam from The Alliance.

October 13th Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters - Business

October 16th General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

October 29th Halloween Costume Party - Captains Quarters - Prizes for best costume

News 0507.05

Anniversary Party - Anniversary Party - Anniversary Party

Time to barbeque and summer parties. (Some birthdays too)

OCP contest still in progress! Send your coupons to Lea.

Mission needs and requests are coming in get your stuff to Arlene.

September 8th Promotion Board Meeting - CompOps

September 22nd Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

September 24th Ship Anniversary

October 13th Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

October 16th General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

News 0507.05

Rebecca lost her camera if anyone knows any info please contact her or the CO - Thanks!

Rubicon members have returned from IC with lots of stories of good times.

Time to barbeque and summer parties.

July 9th ~ 1:45 PM Movie Away Mission - Fantastic 4

July 13th - 6:30 PM -Aniversary Committee - CompOps Quarters

July 14th -6:30 PM -Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

July 17th - 2:00 PM - General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

August 7th - 2:00 PM - Spock's Bar Planning - Diana 's Quarters

August 25th - 6:30 PM Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

August 28th -2:00 PM General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

News 0506.22

Rebecca lost her camera if anyone knows any info please contact her or the CO - Thanks!

June 25th & 26th All Day Merrie Greenwood Faire

June 26th 6:00 PM General Meeting - TBD

July 1st-3rd All Day STARFLEET IC 2005 in San Antonio TX

July 2nd ~ 1:45 PM Movie Away Mission - War Of The Worlds

July 9th ~ 1:45 PM Movie Away Mission - Fantastic 4

July 14th 6:30 PM Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

July 17th 2:00 PM General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

News 0505.26

June 5th - Quark's Meeting - RadCon preperations

June 11th at Noon - OCP & Enchiladas - Kennewick Library

June 12th at 2:00 PM Anniversary Planning Meeting - Kennewick Library

June 18th 6:00 PM Battelle Video Club Film Festival

STARFLEET IC 05 July 29th to July 31st in San Antonio, TX

News 0504.10

Walk America is here!!! Please contact Lea to help in this community service event that we annually sponser.

February 18 -20th was R5 Summit and RadCon 4a - for pictures look here (Link to RadCon)

STARFLEET IC 05 July 29th to July 31st in San Antonio, TX

News 0511.11

Space Transport Corp's Rubicon 2 launch has been delayed. For latest news click here.

February 18 -20th R5 Summit - RadCon 4a - Red Lion in Pasco (Link to RadCon)

STARFLEET IC 05 July 29th to July 31st in San Antonio, TX

News 0412.24

Space Transport Corp's Rubicon 2 launch has been delayed. For latest news click here.

December 25th Santa bringing a New Runabout for outgoing CO

December 31st New Years Eve Party at 06 CO's Quarters

January 13th Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

January 16th General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium

February 10th Executive Board Meeting - Captain's Quarters

February 18 -20th R5 Summit - RadCon 4a - Red Lion in Pasco

STARFLEET IC 05 July 29th to July 31st in San Antonio, TX

News 0411.21

Space Transport Corp's Rubicon 2 is in preparation for launch. For latest news click here.

November 21 st General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium - CO election - (Bobby or Patrick)

November 26 th Richland Walk for Needy - John Dam Park

December 9 th - Promotion Board Meeting - CompOps

December 16 th - Executive Board Meeting

December 19 th - Christmas Party - Security Chief's Quarters

STARFLEET IC 05 July 29th to July 31st in San Antonio, TX

STARFLEET International elections are complete.

Mandi Livingston and Sunnie Planthold are declared the winners and will take office as Commander, STARFLEET and Vice Commander, STARFLEET on January 1, 2005 for a three year term.
- From Vice Admiral Greg Trotter STARFLEET Election Coordinator

News 0410.04

October 4, 2004 SpaceShipOne wins X Prize

October 9 th USS Crusader Anniversary Party - Spokane WA

October 22nd - 24th InCon - Spokane WA - Quark's

October 24 th General Meeting - Richland Round Table - Platform Speeches

October 30 th Spooktacular - Battelle Auditorium

November 21 st General Meeting - Battelle Auditorium - CO election

November 26 th Richland Walk for Needy - John Dam Park

STARFLEET IC July 30th to August 1st in Birmingham

STARFLEET International elections are now in progress. Stay Informed.

News 0407.06

July 9 th Aaron's Going Away Party

July 10, an away mission to see the Tri-Cities Dust Devils Game

July 15, Exec. Board at Applebee's Richland WA

July 18 General meeting at the CO's house with cookout

July 24 LAN party at Chief of Security's computer center

STARFLEET International elections are now in progress. Stay Informed.

News 0406.12

We will be helping out at the Merrie Greenwood Faire June 26th and 27th.

We are planning on attending the TriCities Washington Dust Devils game on July 10th.

STARFLEET International elections are now in progress. Stay Informed.

Stardate 0310.08

This months meeting will include a special alien food potluck. Bring your favorite dish on 10/12.

A special community service mission is coming up to support the Moving Wall coming the week of November 2-9, 2003. The Moving Wall, as some advertisements have mentioned is a replica of the actual Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. Please contact Patrick to help out.

Saturday October 25th, 6PM at the Battelle Auditorium will be the Spooktakular. Do not forget. Click here for the Spooktakular flyer. We will be running the concession stand and again please see Patrick to help out.

Next meeting nominees for CO will present their platforms.

Preparations are continuing for RadCon 4. It is going to be a full blown Region 5 Summit. Tickets will go on sale soon.

WOW what a party the 11th Anniversary Party was blast.

Let Lea know if you are wanting a Rubicon T-shirt.

Open Hailing Frequencies - Last month's newsletter: was a special anniversary edition. Get yours soon if you have not done so already. Lots of historical and hysterical information.

Stardate 0308.15

Preparations are continuing for RadCon4. It is going to be a full blown Region 5 Summit.

We are also getting ready for the 11th Anniversary Party. If you did not see the email please contact the Communications Officer.

Let Lea know if you are wanting a Rubicon T-shirt.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter: - will be out soon.

• Captains Log
• General Meeting Minutes
• Upcoming Events

Stardate 0305.25

Preparations are continuing for RadCon4. It is going to be a full blown Region 5 Summit.

Let Lea know if you are wanting a Rubicon T-shirt.

The Raiders' new logo is now approved for use by the STARFLEET Marine Corps

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter: - is in electronic version.

• Captains Log
• General Meeting Minutes
• Upcoming Events

Stardate 0304.27

Click here to see art work from the April Newsletter.

The calendar is busy and summer is coming. We have canceled the Executive Board and General meetings for May but we are getting together for a lot of activities.

Preparations are already beginning for RadCon4. It is going to be a full blown Region 5 Summit.

Let Lea know if you are wanting a Rubicon T-shirt.

The Raiders, the Marine Strike Group for USS Rubicon, will start paint-ball gun training soon - (tactics and safe handling)

The Raiders' new logo is now approved for use by the STARFLEET Marine Corps

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log
• Rubicon Graduates
• Rubicon Productions at Columbia Basin Video Festival
• Walkamerica 2003
• Rubicon T-Shirts For Sale !
• Ragman By Walter Wangerin, Jr.
• Overseas Coupon Project Report By Lea Morgan
• February and March 2003 Financial Reports
• Nelix's Corner Easter Basket Desserts
• Executive Board Minutes
• General Meeting Minutes
• Upcoming Events

Stardate 0301.26

Click here to see Jr Cadet Pictures from the January Newsletter.

The Superbowl is today. Go - Raiders!!!!!!!

Preparations are finalizing for RadCon3C - Links in the calendar and on the Links Page.

Great Party at Christmas Meeting and the New Years Eve Party it was great.

The Annual Constitution review and update 2002 is completed. If you need a copy please contact the Communications Department.

The Raiders, the Marine Strike Group for USS Rubicon, will start paint-ball gun training soon - (tactics and safe handling)

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log
• From the Second Seat
• 2002 Humane Society Project Ends
• LAN Party and Cadet Sleepover
• Chaplain's Corner
• Let It Snow Contest
• Upcoming Conventions
• Nelix's Corner - Recipe - Janeway's Irish Granny's Turkey
• Movie Review of Treasure Planet
• Sagittarius A
• Jr. Cadet Awards

Stardate 0212.16

Click here to see promotion and award pictures from the December Meeting.

The New Years Eve Party will be at the CO's house. YeeHa

Preparations are already in progress for RadCon3C - Links in the calendar and on the Links Page.

The Humane Society food collection phase 2 for 2002 has ended. Thank you to all that donated it was wonderful. Steven won the special drawing for a Hamilton Limited Edition Plate featuring Jean-Luc Picard. Community Service projects are in process - OCP, Humane Society, Aluminum Collection, and Stampede. Please help where you can. Thanks.

The Annual Constitution review and update 2002 is completed. If you need a copy please contact the Communications Department.

The Raiders, the Marine Strike Group for USS Rubicon, will start paint-ball gun training soon - (tactics and safe handling)

Nemesis premiere and toys for Tots collection went great - 12/13/02. Many toys were collected for the program and everyone had a great time.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log
• Greetings from the Commander of STARFLEET
• Fifth Fleet Changes Command
• Aker's Away Mission
• Humane Society Project Phase 2 Ends
• Earn Rank Points, OCP Report, and STARFLEET Aluminum Drive
• Luminaria/Walk for the Needy is Successful
• Nelix's Corner - Recipe Santa Claus Cookies
• The Even Number Star Trek Movie Myth
• Dough, Ray, Me Beer Song
• Financial Report
• Revealing Odyssey
• Seattle Sci-Fi Con
• 12 Days of Christmas Hanford Style
• USS Rubicon Ranks Fifth in STARFLEET Coupon Donations

Stardate 0211.07

Nat Saenz is the Region 5 Coordinator Elect. Drew Rogers has been appointed Assistant Inspector General, Region 5, Patrick McAndrew has been appointed Ships Chaplain, and Shaw McVay has accepted the position of Chief of Security.

There is a new "List" for USS Rubicon information and communication. Please contact the Communications department or the XO for assistance if you would like to be on the list.

The USS Rubicon movie special - is in post production. Rebecca has already shown a "teaser" at the last General Meeting. - Looking Good.

The Humane Society food collection has a special bonus this quarter. Everyone who donates will be entered in a special drawing for a Hamilton Limited Edition Plate featuring Jean-Luc Picard. Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, Aluminum Collection, and Stampede. Please help where you can. Thanks.

The Annual Constitution review is almost completed and has been sent out for final review. It should be presented to the General Membership in November.

USS Rubicon elections are coming up soon. Captain speeches in November. Jan has accepted the nomination for CO and Drew has accepted as the XO.

Please note the time change from 7 PM to 6:15 PM on all functions at the Captains Quarters.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log
• State of the Region
• Planetarium Hails Star Trek Creator
• Video Standards
• Massive Makes Lord of the Rings Special
• Forbidden Forest - (pictures of the movie in post production)
• Computer Updates and Changes
• Nelix's Corner - Recipe for Capt. Janeway's 15 min dinner
• A Space Movie - Astronomy
• Financial Report

Stardate 0209.26

The USS Rubicon is currently working on another movie special - The last scene to be filmed on the 29th of September and Rebecca can take the movie to post production..

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, Aluminum Collection, and Stampede. Please help where you can. Thanks.

The Annual Constitution review is in progress.

USS Rubicon elections are coming up soon. Captain speeches in November. Currently Jan has the only nomination.

Please note the time change from 7 PM to 6 PM on all functions at the Captains Quarters.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• The last issue was the special Anniversary edition - If you did not receive a copy please contact the communications department.
• StarFleet Election Information
• The vote of confidence for the "Raise the Bar" Team is being completed. The 2 amendments to the Starfleet International Constitution are being voted on also.

Stardate 0208.18

USS Rubicon will be preparing for the big Anniversary Bash from now until September 14th - Don't miss it..

The USS Rubicon is currently working on another movie special - Lots of filming in the next couple of weeks.

Cadet Department planning an Aluminum collection project for the Tri-Cities.

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, Aluminum Collection, and Stampede. The Humane Society food collection can use any support you can offer. Thanks.

The Annual Constitution review is in progress.

USS Rubicon elections are coming up soon.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log
• Ship's Supply
• 2002 Ye Merrie Greenwood Renaissance Faire Reports
• Outing On Alpha Centauri Kappa
• Anniversary Party Status
• Nat Saenz's Platform for Region 5 Coordinator
• Earn Rank Points...
• Beam Me Up - Technology Report
• Our Starship Captain Just Might Be a Redneck If....
• Financial Report

Stardate 0207.17

USS Rubicon will be attending the Dust Devils game on July 20th - See Nat for tickets soon.

Starfleet Region 5 Social at the USS Crusader Party on July 27th at Otis Orchards outside of Spokane.

We will be having our July meeting August the 4th at the Captains Quarters at 1:30 PM. We will have games and activities.

The USS Rubicon is currently working on another movie special - actors, writers, and technical support are needed.

Major planning is underway for the USS Rubicon 10th Anniversary on September 14th.

Cadet Department planning an Aluminum collection project for the Tri-Cities.

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, Aluminum Collection, and Stampede.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log
• Starfleet Region 5 Social - USS Crusader
• Cadet News
• Overseas Coupons Project Report & Thank you from Marine Base on Okinawa
• Humane Society Project & Earth Day Activities
• Sci-Fi Con Version 1.0 coming August the 4th
• Chakotay's Green Enchiladas
• Earn Rank Points

Stardate 0206.02

We will be having our Ice Cream Social and general meeting for June at the Flat Top Park Sunday June 23rd at 1:30 PM. We will have games and activities.

The USS Rubicon is currently working on another movie special - actors, writers, and technical support are needed.

Cadet Department planning a "Physics in the Park Away Mission"

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, and Humane Society.

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Captains Log..
• Welcome Aboard Marines - 565th Marine Strike Group assigned to the USS Rubicon
• Overseas Coupons Project Report
• Top Ten Reasons Why Star Wars Characters Would Kick Butt in the Star Trek Universe!!
• Hallmark Ornaments
• Janeway's Favorite Cheesecake Cookies
• Deanna Troi's Double-Dipped Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
• Photos from the Moon Landing Group Exercise
• Financial Report

Stardate 0205.18

On Wednesday May 15th 2002, BDR Stephen C. Idell, OIC 5th Brigade, SFMC COForceCom, announced the 565th Marine Strike Group is activated. The 565th will serve as the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Rubicon in the Fifth Fleet.

Please welcome Officer In Charge, Russell Garrett, and the 565th MSG to the ranks of the 4th Battalion, 5th Brigade, 3rd Division, and to the STARFLEET Marine Corps. Congratulations Russell and The Rubicon Raiders of the 565 MSG.

Ooo-RAH!!! Congratulations and welcome!!!!!!!!!

Sci-Fi Con Version 1.0 is Sat. May 18th at the Battelle Auditorium in Richland. Doors open at 12:30 PM and close at 8:00 PM. The Rubicon will sell refreshments and participate in the activities.

We will be having our Ice Cream Social and general meeting for June at the Flat Top Park Sunday June 23rd at 1:30 PM. We will have games and activities.

The USS Rubicon is preparing another movie special - actors, writers, and technical support are needed.

Cadet Department planning a "Physics in the Park Away Mission"

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, and Earth Day

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Status of Community Service Projects
• Current and Future use of Antimatter
• A Recipe for Harry Kim's Olive Garden Breadsticks
• Financial Report

Stardate 0205.13

The USS Rubicon preparing another movie special - actors, writers, and technical support are needed.

The Rubicon with the Mid-Columbia Library celbrates Space Day 5/15/02

The USS Rubicon celebrates the premire of Star Wars at Carmike Cinemas Kennewick - 12 - see us in costume and have fun with us.

Saturday We have a showing of the original flash Gorden movies. (black and white editions)

Cadet Department planning a "Physics in the Park Away Mission"

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, and Earth Day

Stardate 0204.28

The USS Rubicon supported the Start/Finish Line for the March of Dimes Walk America at Columbia Point Park on April 27th!

The USS Rubicon is Chapter of the Year in Region 5.

Cadet Department planning a "Physics in the Park Away Mission"

Cadet's had a great Magic Boot Camp on April 28th!

Community Service projects are in process - OSC, Humane Society, and Earth Day

Stardate 0204.08

The U.S.S. Rubicon awarded Chapter of the Year in Region 5.

Cadet Department planning a "Physics in the Park Away Mission"

NASA's Survival Exercise at the next General Meeting

Community Service projects are in process

Open Hailing Frequencies - This Month's Newsletter:

• Awards won by the Rubicon Crew
• STARFLEET Region 5 Status
• A Review of RadCon 2002
• LIGO Tour Report (It was fantastic!!!)
• Info on the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention

Stardate 0203.25

RadCon was a lot of Fun and over before we knew it

The U.S.S. Rubicon crew receives multiple awards at RadCon

Please join us for at RadCon 3B February 15-18 at DoubleTree, Pasco WA

The Community Service project for the March of Dimes Walk American is in progress

Stardate 0202.15

DeCon was a successful with a return trip expected

The Club is raffling the bat'leth called "Battle Song"

The Rubicon's OCP has sent $24,000 in coupons to a Marine Base in Okinawa and an Air Force Base in Okinawa.

Please join us for at RadCon 3B February 15-18 at DoubleTree, Pasco WA

LIGO Tour on March 9th with social to follow

Stardate 0201.18

Jan Barnett-Robbins is the new Captain

Drew Rogers is the new XO

Jan and Drew have put together the 2002 Senior Officers and are at work preparing for RadCon

Please join us for DeCon on January 26 at Columbia Basin College

Stardate 0108.27

Region 5 Shoreleave Party/USS Rubicon 9th Anniversary Party Information Added with Directions.

Updated the Calendar with Current Events

New Contact Information in the Contacts Page

Stardate 0108.20

New look for the web site! A fresher, easier-to-update page for more current information.

Stardate 0103.10

The monthly meeting for March will be on March 18, at 1:30PM at the Battelle Auditorium.
Bring a snack lunch and drink. The club will provide a cake.
A book exchange is planned. Bring all of your use books, sci-fi or anything else!
The Rubicon Rank Point Database will be passed out. Awards, prizes, etc.
Be sure to mark your calendars.

Also a gaming/party night is planned for March 24, 5PM at my house.
We are trying to connect 5 computers together for gaming.
There will be board games, food, movies.......