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Greetings from the USS Kelly,<\/strong><\/p>\n

The USS Kelly is on patrol in Salt Lake area. Our goal is to get together as friends and\u00a0<\/span>family who love Star Trek and having fun. Our crew is made up of members of all ages and interests. We encourage you to\u00a0<\/span>join us for a tour of duty filled with fun, adventure and friendship. Welcome Aboard!<\/span><\/p>\n

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. What is the USS Kelly?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0The USS Kelly is a club for all fans of the Star Trek television series, This includes fans of The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Movies,\u00a0<\/span>The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise and more. Our purpose is to allow you to make friends with a common interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. How can I join your club?<\/strong><\/span>
\n Membership is open to any person interested in the purposes and objectives of this ship without regard to race, creed, color,\u00a0<\/span>sex, any disability or lifestyle. In short it’s an excuse to get together with fellow Star Trek fans and enjoy fun and rewarding activities.\u00a0<\/span>To join, simply fill out a membership application, attend two of our monthly activities and meet the command staff.\u00a0<\/span>Once your application is accepted you will receive your orders.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Where and when are the meetings held?<\/strong><\/span>
\n The location varies by activity, but you can find all the details here<\/a> on our calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. What do you do at the meetings?<\/strong><\/span>
\n Meetings vary in a wide assortment. We start with ship business, then move on to the activity. This could be either board games, watching movies, playing computer games against each other or\u00a0<\/span>performing acts of service for someone in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Are there any membership dues?<\/strong><\/span>
\n The USS Kelly is a FREE Star Trek fan club. Likewise there are no national dues to join our parent organization, Starfleet Command Seventh Fleet.\u00a0<\/span>We figure that there is already too much to pay for when you are a fan of Star Trek. This also eliminates any pressure to get your moneys’ worth out of the club.\u00a0<\/span>Just come and have fun. We have the policy of “pay your own way”. This means that if we go to an activity that requires an admission fee or any type of rental equipment,\u00a0<\/span>you will pay for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Do I have to join a department?<\/strong><\/span>
\n As a member of the USS Kelly, the level of your involvement is totally at your discretion. We do encourage you to select a department so that you will have an immediate contact if you have questions and so that there is someone assigned to keep in touch with you and let you know about ship events outside the meetings. Departments have primary and secondary duties that help run the ship. You may find a certain department primary function to be an item that you are interested in. These are listed on the membership application. Some departments also sponsor their own activities but any member is welcome to participate in any and all ship or department events. These duties are subject to change without prior notice.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. What are the Primary Departmental Duties?<\/strong><\/span>
\n Each department has a primary duty to enhance the club and help it grow. The department chief will coordinate these duties and activities. Volunteer participation will help you earn points towards rank advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Where does the USS Kelly fit in the Star Trek universe?<\/strong><\/span>
\n The USS Kelly is an Royal Monarch Starship. We serve in the same Star Trek time line as the Enterprise-E.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. I want to be a Lieutenant, Captain, Admiral, Department Chief, etc. What do I have to do?<\/strong><\/span>
\n All new members of the USS Kelly, after completing the membership requirements, are assigned a rank of Crewman. To become an officer you must take the Academy Assessment \u00a0of your choosing (Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager or Enterprise) and earn Promotional Merit Points (PMP) in four categories. These four categories are:<\/span><\/p>\n