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Calling all Star Trek fans! USS Nomad, a new chapter of Starfleet, the international Star Trek fan association, has formed in Huntsville and they want you to join.<\/p>\n

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The USS Nomad is named after the Star Trek ship and has 17 members across Ontario. Five of them are based in Huntsville.<\/p>\n

The club, which formed in June, is one of 20 regional clubs around the world.<\/p>\n

While the USS Nomad is only a few months old, people have been creating Star Trek-based clubs for more than 40 years.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s goal is not only to have fun and chat all things Star Trek, but also to do charity work and fundraise for causes that are important to them.<\/p>\n

“We want to make friends while also giving back to our community and fundraising locally as well,” said president Rob Ehl.<\/p>\n

This past weekend the club hosted their first event, in collaboration with the legion, decked out in Star Trek-themed costumes.<\/p>\n

The members who are based in Huntsville met at the legion and walked 5km in order to raise money for the third annual Canadian Walk For Veterans<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This year the Walk for Veterans is supporting the purchase of canine companions for veterans and first responders who have PTSD.<\/p>\n

“With my background in law enforcement and having family and friends in the military I believe the dogs are often essential for some people\u2019s survival,” said Ehl. “I have witnessed dogs calm people in stressful times and significantly helped their anxiety.”<\/p>\n

Due to COVID-19, the new club will be interacting primarily over social media but will meet up when they are able to.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like more information on becoming a member of USS Nomad, email uss.nomad.command@gmail.com. As a member of the club you\u2019ll be able to participate in courses and classes offered by the Starfleet Fan Association as well as local events. Learn more about Starfleet here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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