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Gather with fellow Trekkers to celebrate the history of Stark Trek and its surprising local ties.
This engaging multimedia presentation explores the remarkable legacy of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and the fan-driven movement that became the International Federation of Trekkers (IFT).
Learn how a Cleveland-based Star Trek fan organization, founded with Roddenberry's direct support, has carried his vision of a hopeful future into the real world-combining fandom with charity, community service, and the ideals of Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.
Vice Admiral Joe Outlaw is the Commanding Officer of the USS Challenger, the Cleveland chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers (IFT), a global non-profit organization founded with the support of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. A lifelong science fiction enthusiast and retired electrical engineer, Joe combines his passion for Star Trek with a deep commitment to community service. Under his leadership, the USS Challenger has raised over $100,000 for local and national charities. He also serves on the Federation's Prime Council as Director of Chapter Development and is a frequent speaker on the enduring legacy of Star Trek and its real-world impact.
In-Person, Program Length: 90 min
TAGS: | General |
The Chagrin Falls Branch traces its roots all the way back to 1921, when a group of women formed the Chagrin Falls Memorial Association. After selling 44 shares of stock for $10 a piece, the women rented a room on the second floor of a building to support a library service. The branch joined the Cuyahoga County Public Library system in 1924.