Klingon Fan Clubs and Groups - FAQ
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The KLINGON ASSAULT GROUP is a not-for-profit STAR TREK fan organization. There are NO DUES here, and our growth is based on communication and cooperation. Klingon uniforms aren't required, but to advance within our ranks a uniform will be necessary. Promotions are based solely on merit, level of involvement.
We are International in scope, covering different areas around the globe with ships and members from all parts of the globe.
What does KAG do?
KAG has Fun.
Our members go to fan conventions and intimidate other species. We help charities with food and blood drives.
Why is KAG growing?
Good Question. It's phenomenal...
What ever the reason, We're Awesome, and getting Awesomer!
Advancing In Rank:
The KLINGON ASSAULT GROUP has Fleets and Quadrants, all built from members working together to form individual warships (shipboard-type local chapters). All it takes to get a scoutship up and running are a few interested and involved Klingons.
To those that would command such a vessel: you will need drive, determination, and organizational skills. Upon joining, KAG COMMAND will place you aboard the nearest KAG vessel, or assist you in starting one of your own.
Force Recon: If you know little of the Klingon Empire, or live in an area where there are no KAG ships yet, this KAG division is for you. Here, one can learn of names and line-names, language, ships, weaponry, and arts of the Klingon Empire.
There are other KAG units - Marines, Raiders, Quartermasters and more - but the first step is to determine whether you have the KLINGON SPIRIT in your heart and soul. If so, fill out a KAG APPLICATION FORM and send it in. If not, step aside, meek one!
In Brief:
Here are some nit-picking details to summarize what membership is all about...
Place of Meetings: We party where we choose.
Time of Meetings: We party when we choose.
Cost of Membership: *Nothing*. (Do we look like Ferengi Capitalists to you?)
Length of Membership: However long you live Honorably.
How do I join?
It's about timeyou asked...and it's never been so simple! An online
application form is available on the KAG website: http://www.kag.org/
-OR-
Just send your completed application form with a Self-Addressed
Stamped Envelope to:
Klingon Assault Group Jack Borkowski/Thought Admiral Kuuriis 1332 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011-3457 U.S.A.
WWW-Homepages (selected):
Contact Addresses:
KAG split into KAG and KAG KANADA over ten years ago. KAG KANADA is a proud member of the Worldwide Klingon experience. Please note the following email addresses for contact:
Web page is: http://www.kagkanada.com/
Our strength is in our members. Our honor is in being one of the longest running Klingon Sim/RPG group running on the net.
Recently, we developed our own website, and a Public IRC network at www.kdfs.net ( irc.kdfs.net:6667)
email kilmarac@kdfs.net
snail Mail :
Klingon Defence Force C/O Kilmarac PO Box 7056 Cincinnati, Oh 45205 U.S.A.
We are not affiliated with or related to the west-coast "Klingon Diplomatic Corp" group ~ they appear to have used the name without knowledge of our prior existance, nor are we affiliated with or related to the "Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corp", though they are aware of us and our history.
The Klingon Diplomatic Corp were the *first* Klingon group, appearing in May of 1973 at Starcon 1 in Detroit ~ long before being Klingon became fashionable. We did all the early Trek cons, including the legendary Riotcon in New York in '76 (thirty Klingons as security against 30,000 angry ticketholders) and have appeared in "Time" magazine.
Our most recent KDC appearance was at Primedia 2 in Toronto, Canada.
Check out the Dorsai Irregulars website for photos and a timeline of the DI and KDC:
DI History Proud to be a smooth-headed Klingon ...
Kathode, KDC ~ "Fear Not Peace"
tlhIngan wo' rIvSo' is an unofficial fanclub of Star Trek in Poland.
Our members are (mostly) enthusiasts of a Klingon race. We are a
non-profit organisation with the aim of propagating Klingon culture
and language as well as the Klingon way of life.
We welcome all new members from Poland as well as from Central and
East Europe. Since we consider ourselves Klingons, not Ferrrrrengi,
membership in our fanclub is free. Klingon uniforms are not required
neither.
KEP - Klingon Embassy Poland (tlhIngan wo' rIvSo')
(outdated link)
How to contact us? Feel free to send an e-mail message in Polish or English to one of the following persons:
The Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps is an international, not-for-profit, cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering and promoting Klingon culture, traditions and society here on Terra. The KIDC is headquartered at the Klingon Imperial Embassy in Montreal, Canada. It currently has members in numerous countries around the world including: Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden and the United States. Our members range in age from 8 to 78 years of age and come from a wide range of occupations and lifestyles. Many Klingons who have joined us have commented how many close kinships have been formed between themselves and other members, and a tight-knit and extremely supportive Klingon community has developed as a result. In times of crisis, our members have been known to make extraordinary efforts in providing both assistance and moral support to their fellow Klingons, both in and out of the KIDC. Participation by our members takes many forms; personal correspondence with other members by regular mail or e-mail, submitting articles and participating in our many popular electronic mailing lists, make-up and costuming workshops, and attending such events as Klingon feasts, Diplomatic Receptions, movie premieres and SF/Trek conventions. Over 80% of our membership has access to the Internet and e-mail, so we have many Internet-based projects and programs. Our members have also participated in food drives as well as numerous other community and charitable events in their local areas. We even have a "Klingon Mentorship Program" to match new recruits to more experienced members in order to gently guide them into the world of Klingon culture and to become more comfortable within the KIDC and its' ways. The Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Domain http://www.klingon.org/ is the largest and most popular Klingon website in the world, with over 225 pages of fascinating and intriguing information relating to the Empire and it's people. The KIDC site is also recognized by most major Klingon clubs and groups as the largest Klingon cultural resource on the Internet. The KIDC site has won over 90 awards for its originality in content, design and innovation; including being chosen as one of Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine's "Top Ten Star Trek Websites" in the world! The KIDC is well-known for providing valuable resources and services to the Klingon community at large; such as the famous "Klingon Internet Directory" and "Klingon ICQ Directory", the only centralized listings of Klingons from around the globe. The KIDC has also established a sister organization known as the "Klingon Imperial Weapons Guild" which is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of Klingon bladed weaponry. For more complete information about the KIDC's structure and organization and the advantages of membership, please visit our website and check out the KIDC Club information FAQ. You may also request an application kit by sending your request by e-mail or snail mail (along with your real name, full address and postal/zip code) to the Klingon code) to the Klingon Imperial Embassy (Klingon@klingon.org) at the following address:
Klingon Imperial Embassy Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps 205 Vinet Avenue, Dorval Quebec, Canada H9S 2M5For more complete information about the KIDC's structure and organization and the advantages of membership, please visit our website and check out the KIDC Club information FAQ. You may also request an application kit by sending your request by e-mail or snail mail (along with your real name, full address and postal/zip code) to the Klingon code) to the
Contacts:
"Do you hear the cry of the warrior calling you to battle, calling you to glory?"
The KLINGON LEGION OF ASSAULT WARRIORS (K.L.A.W.) is a dynamic interactive Star Trek fan organization devoted to the promotion of Klingon supremacy and Klingon fandom (Klindom.) As a Klingon group, our activities are organized with a Klingon theme while furthering the concepts and ideas of Star Trek. K.L.A.W.'s primary mission is to have fun.
K.L.A.W. is first and foremost a Star Trek fan organization, based on the Klingon ideology. To this end we adopt a Klingon, or as we prefer, a Klin attitude in our dealings among ourselves and others. Vessels (a.k.a. chapters) are encouraged to keep an active social schedule; many are also engaged in a variety of community service projects.
K.L.A.W. maintains an overall timeline that is concurrent with the Star Trek movies. Members assume the roles and responsibilities of Klingon officers or crew members assigned to various departments (a.k.a. specialties) on each vessel.
Web: http://www.klingonlegion.com
Please contact Paul Stacy (korvette@handofkahless.com) for assistance.
KLAS is made up of people who wish to role play as Klingons or Aliens
that would serve aboard a Klingon Ship. We like to do the same things
that other clubs do, go to conventions, watch the movies, and
participate in role playing games. We do however have an active part
in the community. We go to children's wards at the hospitals and
child care homes to entertain the children and get their minds off
their problems for a little while. We go to the mental and physical
handicap homes to entertain and show them their is a difference
between reality and fiction. We work with charity groups such as MDA,
and others to help raise money for their orgainzations. We go to
summer camps and put on shows and work with the kids. We work with
the school systems in our area to put on programs teaching the kids
things like honesty and honor, or what ever the schools want to
promote. We work with local business in our area to promote their
special sales and promotions. We participate in parades and local
events. We help promote items we feel there should be a concern for
in the community and bring people's attention to it. In short we are
active in giving back to the community as well as having a lot of fun.
In the past year KLAS has formed an elite security force to assist in
the establishing and maintaining of order at conventions.
Mebership in KLAS is $10 for Individual and $20 for Family Membership
Membership includes:
Internet contacts are:
Greetings warrior,
We have prepared a short "Who We Are" summary for those of you who wish to
know more about the KLINGON STRIKE FORCE. We will be happy to send
additional materials, on request. In the mean time, visit some of our
websites and read a copy of our latest newsletter BATTLE LINES.
Klingon Strike Force Central Net
KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support
Joann Croley
Joplin MO 64804
ICQ # - 68564107
mmarbut@mo-net.com
KSF - Klingon Strike Force
(outdated link)
Qapla'
Admiral K'Lay epetai K'Onor-Chang
KSF Chief of Staff
Campaign Coordination Command XO
Cyber Sector Command
What's in it for you?
For further information on the KSF (America), just mention the FAQ and feel free to contact:
Margie McDonnell
or by email contact...
Thought Adm. K'Lay epetai K'Onor - Changas most information can be taken from these pages.
We currently have two projects running.
However we have been experiencing some problems finishing it but it it hopefully due out before the end of the year. Any articles are welcome. Simply mail them to bentoam@mail.auburn.edu or sajqa1@juno.com. Membership is absolutely free.
Komerex is defined by the Klingon Dictionary as that which grows. And within
fandom as well as the Klingon 'game of life', that is what we are
doing!
The Komerex Fleet is the base organization with alliances to other clubs
and organizations. We are the (mostly) Klingon side.
The 'Battle Council', which is comprised of Thought Admirals chosen on the
basis of honor, integrity, knowledge, and experience head the fleet and
oversee the general operation of the fleet. The Battle Council is comprised
of multiple people to keep things fair and honorable for all. The council is
the head of a 'chain of command' that starts with the Captain and First
officer of each ship, and progresses thru battlegroups, to sector and back
to the Battle Council. The Battle council maintains an "open door" policy
of listening to everyone with a question or problem.
The Komerex Alliance:
Nothing changes within your group or organization when you form an alliance
with the Komerex Fleet. An alliance with us merely recognizes the fact that
we both exist within fandom and you want to 'role-play' or join activities
with us. Aligned organizations will continue to govern themselves as they
wish. Each group that is aligned with us has the option of representation
in the council.
What we're all about:
The bottom line here is that yes, we are a Klingon structured organization.
However, we are more much than that---We have formed out of the desires of
those who enjoy the FUN and comraderie that can come from fandom. We all
work together as a unit.. our goal... a positive future; We strive each day
to fufill the Komerex motto: One for ALL, not all for one, living and
playing in Roddenberry's vision.. As a whole, we may not be the largest fan
club, but size is not what we strive for.. we seek the quality.... not the
quantity...
There are NO membership fees. The Komerex Fleet zine is mailed
quarterly and costs; $10 per year. (Editor Sr.Lt. Qo'Bah vestai Qlavaq,
e-mail: Tintle@worldnet.att.net).
If you are interested in joining the Komerex Attack Fleet or aligning your
organization with us, you may contact any of the individuals listed here:
Th. Adm. U'Qtenya epetai Ru'Qstay - Battle Council
Admiral Koloth zantai Qlavaq - Battle Council
KOMEREX - KITE (Klingons In The East)
T'Chargh Qey SeH - Qlavaq - Eastern Sector Deputy Commander
The KAF homepage can be found at
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Zone/7289/komerex.html (outdated link)
The qaptaQ is an organization dedicated to the Klingon ideals of
Honor, Glory, Strength and Straightforwardness. The qaptaQ way of
life is often summarized by the principle of Nal Komerex Khesterex:
That which does not grow, shall wither and die.
The qaptaQ testify to the great loyalty and fidelity which is to be
found in all Klingons everywhere: the pride inherent in the greatness
which has sprung from the Klingon warrior since the earliest of times.
The qaptaQ fight for a way of life, a total philosophy.
The qaptaQ has, as its speculative origins a rich pre-history
extrapolated from the fictional 23rd and 24th centuries portrayed in
the various incarnations of Star Trek. In addition, the qaptaQ owes
much of its support to a series of original works authored by many of
its members. Such works often depict periods far back in time, before
the mighty race known as the Klingons had developed spaceflight or a
common cultural identity.
The operative origin of the qaptaQ is deeply rooted in the counter
culture of the Klingons which has evolved around Star Trek in all its
forms.
The main focus of the qaptaQ is based around the exploration of the
political, cultural, and spiritual lives of that most noble of people,
the warriors of the Klingon Empire, as well as the possible history of
the Empire as portrayed in the various embodiments of Star Trek.
The central belief of all qaptaQ is that all Klingons are warriors
and some Klingons become strategists but precious few learn the
philosophy of the way of the warrior. Such warriors as do so learn
may one day come to join the ranks of the knights of the qaptaQ.
The essence of the qaptaQ way of life may be apprehended by
non-members through the creed of the warrior:
The creed of the warrior:
I have no parents: I make the heavens and the earth my parents.
If you are interested in membership in the qaptaQ you may fill out the
slip on the back of this form and mail it to the address below:
The qaptaQ have no programs for children, nor do we provide any form
of child care. The qaptaQ assesses no fees for membership, however
members may at times be required to provide materials and services for
the exclusive use of the organization at their own expense.
WWW-Page: http://www.qaptaq.org
David and Gayla Taylor,
Our primary means of pursuing our mission is our quarterly journal,
HolQeD. Not simply a newsletter, HolQeD is a referred journal
utilizing peer review. Each issue includes columns, articles,
interviews, and letters exploring the Klingon language. HolQeD is
indexed by the Modern Language Association and is registered with
the Library of Congress (ISSN: 1061-2327).
The KLI has gained a great deal of attention in the press for our
translations efforts, specifically our Klingon Shakespeare Restoration
Project (KSRP) and Klingon Bible Translation Project (KBTP). In March of
1996 we published a limited edition hardbound translation of Hamlet (ISBN:
0-9644345-1-2) and plan to continue with a new play each year from here out.
In addition to translation, another or our efforts is the Klingon Writing
Project (KWP) which for the last two years has published the KLI's literary
supplement, jatmey, original poetry and fiction composed in Klingon.
From our website (http://www.kli.org), we
attempt to provide the definitive resource for anyone interested in
the Klingon language. This includes a constantly updated list of all
Klingon words from sources other than Okrand's dictionary (e.g.,
interviews in our journal, Skybox trading cards). Other pages include
audio files of Klingon phrases, past winners of wordplay contests from
the pages of HolQeD (come see our Klingon pallindromes!), a GIF file
of a KLI classroom painted by noted artist and Guggenheim fellow Peter
Waite, a world map of the spread of the KLI, and much more.
For individuals just getting started, we offer a free postal course
which allows beginners a chance to study the language at their own
pace. We also maintain the tlhIngan-Hol mailing list on the Internet
and have instituted a "Beginners' Grammarian" whose sole function is
to be there to respond to the kinds of questions and posts that
beginners ask, preventing a newcomer from being inundated or
overwhelmed by more experienced Klingonists.
Beginning in March of 1996, the KLI acquired Merchant Status and now
accepts VISA and MasterCard for memberships, as well as KLI materials
including all backissues of our quarterly journal, HolQeD; copies of
jatmey, our literary supplement; our illustrated guide to the verbal
suffixes of Klingon; and our latest book: a compilation of articles by
Captain Krankor taken from the first four years of HolQeD. We also
carry the complete range of Klingon books and tapes from Simon &
Schuster, and make these available to Klingon enthusiasts outside the
USA who might otherwise not be able to find them. Orders can be placed
online at our Merchant page.
Finally, every July the KLI holds its annual meeting or qep'a'. This
is a five day event bringing together some of the most proficient
Klingon speakers in the world. There are no celebrity guests (though
last year Marc Okrand made a surprise visit!), no costume competition,
and no movie room. Instead, the qep'a' is more like a cross between a
relax-a-con and professional conference. There are discussion
sections on topics such as teaching Klingon, curse warfare, and
Klingon translations. Attendence is small, but for one week each year
at the qep'a' Klingon truly becomes a living language. The meeting ends
with a banquet on the last night.
The individuals listed below have all graciously offerred to host
qepHommey, small informal gatherings, to allow Klingon speakers in
their area to come together, meet, and share in their common interest
in the warrior's tongue.
How often these local meetings will occur will be left up to each
individual group. Some will doubtless exist in tandem with regional
fan organizations, some with community classes on Klingon, and some
completely independent of other groups. It's our hope that these
qepHommey will serve to energize Klingon study and proficiency at a
local level.
See http://www.kli.org/activities/qepmey
for a general overview and http://www.qephom.de/ for the meeting in Germany.
As tlhIngan Qummem* is independent of other clubs ranks and status from any
club are excluded from its listings.
Details are restricted to members eyes only but you can be listed with as
many or as few details as you wish. Generally these will consist of: Skill
Level / Terran Name / Klingon Name / Address / Comm. Ref #
For your copy please submit your details on the website or request me (qe'
San) to contact you with further information at
tlhIngan_Qummem@btinternet.com
SoH DupoQ tlhIngan Hol
qe'San
The Klingdom lives through its members - the fans. But as the actors
presented in their roles the glorious race to us, I decided to include a
short list of their fan clubs.
The fan clubs are sorted alphabetically by the Klingon (role) name of the
actresses and actors.
WWW: http://www.richardherd.com
The following clubs merged into or are part of an other club. Please
contact the major club for further information:
The following clubs were unreachable - it was not possible to
establish contact for months, neither via snail- nor e-mail. So it can
be assumed they ceased to exist (youngest members of this list first):
The following clubs have definitely and confirmed closed down/ceased
to exist:
The Komerex Fleet?
KAF - Komorex Attack Fleet
Paula Crist-Pickett
P.O. Box 9406
Santa Rosa, CA. 95409
Debra Roberts
P.O. Box 276978
Sacramento, CA 95827-6978
e-mail: IvanovaB5@aol.com
Elvin Nabors
e-mail: louvhawk@geocities.com
Linda Paulsen
P.O. Box 18076
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
e-mail: capt_morghann@yahoo.com
Ed Paulsen
P.O. Box 18076
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
e-mail: EdPaulsen@technologist.com or Devro_os@geocities.com
The Most Ancient Order Of The Knights Of The Qaptaq
I have no home: I make awareness my home.
I have no death: I make the tides of breathing my death.
I have no divine power: I make honesty my divine power.
I have no means: I make understanding my means.
I have no magic secret: I make character my magic secret.
I have no body: I make endurance my body.
I have no eyes: I make the flash of lightning my eyes.
I have no ears: I make sensibility my ears.
I have no limbs: I make promptness my limbs.
I have no strategy: I make "unshadowed by thought" my strategy.
I have no designs: I make "seizing opportunity by the forelock" my design.
I have no miracles: I make right action my miracles.
I have no principles: I make adaptability to all circumstances my principles.
I have no tactics: I make emptiness and fullness my tactics.
I have no talents: I make ready wit my talent.
I have no friends: I make my mind my friend.
I have no enemy: I make careleyssness my enemy.
I have no armor: I make benevolence and righteousness my armor.
I have no castle: I make immovable mind my castle.
I have no sword: I make absence of self my sword.
Suite 106
Stamford CT
06905
We have done security work at many conventions over the last year. Examples
of some of are events are: Being in parades in full uniform, Promotions at
area stores, Performing for children's groups at hospitals, charity events,
doing fund-raisers, and volunteering for community service projects. We are
ready to serve the EMPIRE and the KLINGON race & are hopping to increase our
ships and crew.
Muskogee Klingons
300 North 40 Street, Apt 1020 Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401, U.S.A.
Main address: klingon@mynewroads.com
(others: ikvbloodsword@hotmail.com,
klingondet@sbcglobal.net)
WWW: http://klingondet.tripod.com
88 Stourbridge Road,
Kidderminster,
Worcestershire,
DY10 2QB
ENGLAND
Now in its ninth year of operation, the Klingon Language Institute
continues its mission of bringing together individuals interested in
the study of Klingon linguistics and culture, and providing a forum
for discussion and the exchange of ideas. Our membership is diverse,
including Star Trek fans with curiosity and questions about Klingon
language, RP gamers wishing to lend some authenticity to a Klingon
character, as well as students and professionals in the fields of
linguistics, philology, computer science, and psychology who see the
Klingon language as a useful metaphor in the classroom or simply wish
to mix vocation with avocation. Though based in the USA, the
Institute is actually an international endeavor, presently reaching
over forty countries on every continents (yes, even Antarctica!). The
efforts of the KLI have been formally acknowledged by Paramount who
granted us a license for our work.
Klingon Language Institute
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:: Dr Lawrence M Schoen, Director :: The KLI is a nonprofit ::
:: The Klingon Language Institute :: tax exempt corporation ::
:: POB 634, Flourtown, PA 19031 USA :: DaH HuchlIj'e' ghonob ::
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:: lawrence@kli.org :: http://www.kli.org :: 215/836-4955 ::
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qepHommey - Klingon language in your area
qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts
(supported by the KLI)
Interested in the Klingon language? Whether you are just using it for the
occasional nuqneH, or you're a wanna-be serious student of the warrior
tongue, tlhIngan Qummem* is for you.
tlhIngan Qummem - Klingon Language Directory
(The Klingon Language needs YOU!)
tlhIngan Qummem polwI'
6. Klingon Actors - fanclubs
P.O. Box 56297
Sherman Oaks, CA 9141
USA
7. Moved or merged clubs and groups
8. Inactive or closed down clubs and groups
9. Credits
Thanks to all the Klingons making the fandom such a great place. These are
especially the ones supporting me constantly with their information, as
there were (a more less than more selected or complete, totally unsorted
list):
and
...and all the others not mentioned here.
DISCLAIMER! I know that everything even REMOTELY concerning
STAR TREK is the sole, exclusive and stingily held property of
Paramount. No infringement of those rights is even thought about.
But... this list is mine, not Paramount {{;-)
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Volker Tanger Khemorex Klinzhai
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