Starfleet is made up of fans, just like you.
Face it. If you are reading this, you have imagined exploring strange new worlds, and the adventures of discovering new civilizations. Whether you enjoy the casual fandom of enjoying anything from the Original Series with Kirk, Spock and Bones, or the latest adventures through streaming with Discovery, to being able to quote the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (all 285 of them), this is a place for you. You can join us and it is OK if you aren’t fluent in Klingon, or if you don’t want to wear a uniform. And if you can speak Klingon fluently, or have an extensive collection of uniforms, bring them and wear them with pride. We are open to everyone and would love to have you join us!
We Come Together To Have Fun and Serve the Community
We are fans. We are husbands, wives, siblings, and children. We come from all walks of life and are united by the vision of Gene Roddenberry, who shared a universe with us where we can embrace Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.
The USS Wernher von Braun usually meets on the first Sunday of every month at 2PM inside meeting room C of the downtown Huntsville Madison County Public Library (915 Monroe St. Huntsville, AL 35801). We start by discussing business and activities for the upcoming months. Afterwards, we play a few rounds of Star Trek themed Uno. These meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to join us.
From time to time the USS Wernher von Braun will go on “Away Missions”. These can range from meeting somewhere for lunch, to finding a group excursion such as a hike, or taking in a movie. We try to offer an “Away Mission” once a month as a group. Come join us! Oh, and be sure not to wear a red shirt (unless you are ok with not making it back)
Our group enjoys participating in community events like parades, charity events, conventions, and a whole lot more. If you know of a group that would like to have some people show up in costume for a special event, reach out to us and let us know!
Who We Are
Joining our crew offers a variety of opportunities to have fun, and to help others. We regularly are involved in outreaches, ranging from appearing in costume to events to encourage children, to raising money at different events for charity. Come join in on the fun!
Laura has been a long-time member of Starfleet International, and a long-time member of the USS Wernher von Braun. She is a dedicated member of the crew, and on some weekends can be found running a booth or table at various conventions selling Science-Fiction Collectibles. When she isn’t involved in those fun activities, Laura can be found enriching the lives of children – she teaches math.
Laura Peterson
David Newsome is an active member of the USS WvB, and also an avid hiker. He heads up the local Greater North Alabama Trail Trekkers (GNATTs) group, and organizes hikes on a regular basis. He is our resident red-shirt, which means that on Away-Missions, it is entirely possible that he may get left behind (we aren’t big into killing our crew members), but he avoids this by bringing cheesecake to our gatherings.
David Newsome
Some Recent Away Missions
Below are some galleries of some of our most recent Away Missions. Click on any of the blocks below, to take a look at what we have been up to. Better yet, come join us on our next mission!
Members of the USS Wernher von Braun took part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, dressed in uniform and carrying our chapter’s banner. Afterwards we gathered together at Jim n’ Nick’s BBQ for a meal together.
The USS Wernher von Braun came together to participate in the Region 2 Summit. There was food, fun, costumes, and awards all around, and as a group we were able to raise money for a fantastic cause
In honor of the season finale of the newest iteration of StarTrek Discovery, we gathered for a potluck meal and a mini-marathon of the 2nd half of the first season of Star Trek Discovery streamed on CBS All Access.
Lunch with some out of this world friends at the Mellow Mushroom!
More Missions will be coming soon
Information about the Away Missions will be posted here…
More Missions will be coming soon
Information about the Away Missions will be posted here…
More Missions will be coming soon
Information about the Away Missions will be posted here…
More Missions will be coming soon
Information about the Away Missions will be posted here…
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