THE WORD IS GIVEN ! Shuttlecraft Galileo Launch Party set for June 22

The following reached me this morning from the owner of the Shuttlecraft Galileo prop who may or may not have also reached out to your chapter.

I’m passing the word along and will be providing the headcount for Starfleet-Region 7 if you can send a landing party out for the event. —Adm. Bob Vosseller, VRC Region 7, CO USS Challenger NCC-1676-D

A year ago Leslie and I committed to restore “The First Shuttle,” Galileofrom Star Trek, back to her original glory.  She has been restored atMaster Shipwrights in New Jersey.  Galileo is now restored andyou and your family are invited to the unveiling on Saturday, June 22, from1-3 PM at Master Shipwrights, 25 West Highland Street, AtlanticHighlands NJ 07716.  The unveiling is “rain or shine”

Our plan was always to restore and then donate Galileo.  Leslieand I are proud to announce Galileo is being donated to Space CenterHouston, the Visitor Center for NASA to inspire future generations ofdreamers and explorers.  She will be on display after the dedication,scheduled for July 31, 2013.

A bit of history:  Star Trek (1966) was conceived after President Kennedy committed to a manned moon landing.  Star Trek is a media franchiseincluding six television series, 12 movies, and arguably the continuing visionof man’s future in space.   In the first season, the show built alanding craft, the Galileo.  This full-sized set piece first airedin 1967.   Galileo was a vehicle to put the crew in danger andwas featured in many episodes… and destroyed over and over!   Thepiece was not used for filming after 1969.

The full story on the restoration can be found at www.GalileoRestoration.com or on Facebook underGalileo Restoration.

Hope to see you there.
Adm. Bob Vosseller