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Gather with fellow Trekkers to celebrate the history of Stark Trek and its surprising local ties.
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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.
About the presenter
Vice Admiral Joe Outlaw is the Commanding Officer of the USS Challenger, the Cleveland chapter of the IFT, a global nonprofit organization founded with the support of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. A lifelong science fiction enthusiast and retired electrical engineer, Outlaw 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.
Photo: Vice Admiral Joe Outlaw and actress Nichelle Nichols
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The Fairview Park Branch originally operated out of a small storefront on Lorain Road. Today, the building is large enough to support a book capacity of 147,000 volumes. The branch also features a beautiful travel-themed children’s area complete with a miniature Eiffel Tower and airplanes, and an Innovation Center maker space.
