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Mission Name Synopsis Effective Dates
 
2012
March of Dimes March for Babies 2012 Members of the USS Challenger crew raised money and walked in the Cleveland branch of this national event to help diagnose and prevent the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Raised this year: TBD
Total raised to date: $6900
Feb-Apr 2012
 
2011
Starbase Indy 16 Fleet Captain Meyer attended Starbase Indy as a representative of the USS Challenger and IFT. Dec 2011
Puritas Nursery Christmas Train Display 2011 The crew of the USS Challenger sponsored the Puritas Trains display for the third year in a row. This year, in addition to making a monetary donation and helping promote the event, several crewmembers helped with setup of the display. Nov-Dec 2011
Toys For Tots Toy Drive 2011 The USS Challenger crew, with the assitance of the staff and patrons of several local businesses, collected toys for Toys For Tots. Nov-Dec 2011
N.E. Geek Expo Members of the USS Challenger attended this event dedicated to all forms of fandom of all different fantasy, sci-fi, and comic genres. 05 Nov 2011
Kamm's Corners Farm Market Walk Members of the USS Challenger crew participated in a walk to raise awareness for the local farmer's market. Sep 2011
Crew, Family, & Friends Cookout 2011 Members of the crew, friends, and family attended a cookout at Joe Outlaw's home. 5 Aug 2011
Great Lakes Medieval Faire Recruiting Effort Fleet Captain Meyer attended all six weekends of the Great Lakes Medieval Faire in USS Challenger uniform in an effort to raise awareness of the chapter in the community. Several patrons and cast members expressed interest in the chapter. Jul-Aug 2011
Bread Basket Food Drive Summer 2011 The USS Challenger crew collected non-perishable food items for the Bread Basket, a local foodbank which is part of the Cleveland, OH foodbank network. Jul-Aug 2011
People to People Student Ambassador Sponsorship The USS Challenger crew sponsored local student Sam Darvas in his efforts to raise money to participate in this student program. June 2011
Local Business Recruiting Effort Several businesses local to the Challenger's normal meeting location have allowed us to place promotional materials with them. May-Dec 2011
Kamm's Corners Farm Market Walk Members of the USS Challenger crew participated in a walk to raise awareness for the local farmer's market. Promotional materials for the USS Challenger were also handed out at this event. 08 May 2011
USS Challenger Crew Movie Night A private screening of Star Trek: Of Gods and Men and Star Trek Phase II: World Enough and Time was held at Lt Commander Joe Outlaw's home for members and prospective members of the crew. 05 Mar 2011
March of Dimes March for Babies 2011 Members of the USS Challenger crew raised money and walked in the Cleveland branch of this national event to help diagnose and prevent the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Raised this year: $1500
Total raised to date: $6900
Feb-Apr 2011
Recruitment Drive Winter 2011 Lt Commander Outlaw worked to recruit members to the USS Challenger Jan 2011
Indoor Farmer's Market & Comic Book Shop Recruiting The USS Challenger maintained a table of informational materials at the Kamm's Corners Indoor Farmers market. Materials were also placed at a local comic shop. Dec 2010-May 2011
 
2010
Puritas Nursery Christmas Train Display 2010 The crew of the USS Challenger sponsored the Puritas Trains display for the second year in a row. Nov-Dec 2010
Toys For Tots Toy Drive 2010 The USS Challenger crew, with the assitance of the staff and patrons of the Savor the Moment Coffee Shop, collected toys for Toys For Tots. Oct-Dec 2010
NASA Glenn Research Facility Microgravity Drop Zone Tour Members of the USS Challenger crew attended a tour of the Microgravity test facility at NASA's Glenn Research Facility in Cleveland. 25 Sept 2010
American Heart Association Heart Walk Lt Commander Joe Outlaw represented the USS Challenger crew at the 2010 Heart Walk. 22 Aug 2010
Crew, Family, & Friends Cookout 2010 Members of the crew, friends, and family attended a cookout at Joe Outlaw's home. 9 Jul 2010
Away Mission to the Great Lakes Science Center

Fleet Captain Tony Meyer joined members of the crew of the USS Gallifrey, IFT's Elyria, OH chapter, in a trip to the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland.

12 Jun 2010
NASA Glenn Research Facility Wind Tunnel Tour Members of the USS Challenger crew joined members of the USS Gallifrey, IFT's Elyria, OH chapter, to attend a tour of the 10x10 Wind Tunnel at NASA's Glenn Research Facility in Cleveland. 05 Jun 2010
Kamm's Corners Farm Market Walk Members of the USS Challenger crew participated in a walk to raise awareness for the local farmer's market. Promotional materials for the USS Challenger were also handed out at this event. 15 May 2010
Uniform Design & Procurement The USS Challenger crew selected a relatively inexpensive option for official chapter uniforms. Several members of the crew purchased uniform items initially and the information has been saved for future members desiring these items. Mar-May 2010
Bread Basket Food Drive Spring 2010 The USS Challenger crew collected non-perishable food items for the Bread Basket, a local foodbank which is part of the Cleveland, OH foodbank network. Mar-Jun 2010
March of Dimes March for Babies 2010 Members of the USS Challenger crew raised money and walked in the Cleveland branch of this national event to help diagnose and prevent the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Raised this year: $1800
Total raised to date: $5400
Feb-Apr 2010
 
2009
Puritas Nursery Christmas Trains Display 2009 The USS Challenger crew helped to promote awareness of this annual, free event and also collected funds to help support the event. Nov-Dec 2009
Toys for Tots Collection 2009 The USS Challenger collected toys for the annual Toys for Tots event. Nov-Dec 2009
Local Recruiting Drive Members of the Challenger Crew passed out promotional materials for the USS Challenger at an event hosted at the Kamm's Corners Farm Market. 06 Sep 2009
Crew, Family, & Friends Cookout 2009 Members of the crew, friends, and family attended a cookout at Joe Outlaw's home. 07 Aug 2009
"Star Trek" Movie Premiere event Acting-Captain Tony Meyer joined members of the USS Gallifrey and IFT HQ staff in attending the special early premiere of the new Star Trek film. In concurrence with this event, a recruiting table was set up at the theater. 07 May 2009
Kamm's Corners Farm Market Walk Members of the USS Challenger crew helped to organize a walk to raise awareness of the local farmer's market May 2009
March of Dimes March for Babies 2009 Members of the USS Challenger crew raised money and walked in the Cleveland branch of this national event to help diagnose and prevent the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Raised this year: $1800
Total raised to date: $3600
Feb-Apr 2009
 
2008
Crew, Family, & Friends Cookout 2008 Members of the crew, friends, and family attended a cookout at Joe Outlaw's home. 09 Aug 2008
Chagrin Light Orchestra Promotion Members of the USS Challenger crew helped set the mood for a show of the Chagrin Light Orchestra showcasing sci-fi movie and television themes 05 Apr 2008
March of Dimes March for Babies 2008 Members of the USS Challenger crew raised money and walked in the Cleveland branch of this national event to help diagnose and prevent the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Raised this year: $1000
Total raised to date: $1800
Feb-Apr 2008
 
2007
Trick-or-Treat 2007 The crew collected to benefit UNICEF Oct 2007
Cleveland Zoo Trip Members of the crew embarked on an away mission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to explore the exotic fauna on display. 20 Aug 2007
Crew, Family, & Friends Cookout 2007 Members of the crew, friends, and family attended a cookout at Garfield Park Reservation in Cleveland. 10 Aug 2007
Holy Name Church Restoration Fund Raffle Members of the crew assisted in selling raffle tickets to help fund a restoration project at the Holy Name church May-Jun 2007
Theater Show Members of the crew attended (and appeared in) local theater unit "The Group" show "A Pirate's Life for Me" May 2007
Theater Ticket Sale The crew helped sell tickets to local theater unit "The Group" show "A Pirate's Life for Me" Apr-May 2007
St Patrick's Day Dinner Members of the crew went to Mavis Winkle's for dinner on St Patrick's Day. 17 Mar 2007
March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2007 Members of the USS Challenger crew raised money and walked in the Cleveland branch of this national event to help diagnose and prevent the causes of premature birth and birth defects.
Raised this year: $800
Total raised to date: $800
Jan-Apr 2007
 
2006
Clambake Members of the crew attended a local clambake. 26 Oct 2006
Crew, Family, & Friends Cookout 2006 Members of the crew, friends, and family attended a cookout at Joe Outlaw's home. Aug 2006
Crew, Family, & Friends Movie Nights The crew gathered along with family and friends for a monthly movie night at local theaters

Apr-May 2006,
Feb 2007

Vulkon Cleveland Members of the USS Challenger attended the Vulkon Cleveland convention and assisted with IFT recruiting efforts. A raffle was held to benefit the Cleveland Foodbank. Apr 2006
Holy Name Church Fish Fry Members of the USS Challenger crew assisted with the weekly fish fry at the Holy Name church. Mar-Apr 2006



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