U.S.S. THOR is a chapter of STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, The U.S.S. THOR has been established to serve the needs of its membership and the community through promotion of the Star Trek ideals of Universal Brotherhood. Membership with the THOR provides the member with the opportunity to participate in fandom and community service activities.
The Baltimore metroplitan area offers a variety of opportunities for concerned citizens to become involved with community service activities. The THOR was created to provide a means through which caring citizens can act to return something of themselves to their community. Through planning and implementation of public service programming, the THOR is able to contribe in some small way to the quality of life for the citizens of Baltimore.
Of course, all is not work aboard the THOR. The ship also serves to bring together people with similar interests for social interaction. Activities, include conventions, day trips, picnics, camping, and movies as well as social events designed to satify the recreational needs of the crew.
Obviously, Star Trek is the force which drives the operation of STARFLEET and the U.S.S. THOR. The THOR participates in fandom events including local conventions, meetings, and workshops. Through active participation, members have the opportunity to observe first hand what is necessary to plan, organize, and run fandom events of all sizes. Members will also have opportunities to meet the people who have made Star Trek what it is today; more than just a television or motion picture series, it is a vision of the future of Mankind and the glorious adventure that lies before us.
The U.S.S. THOR is organized based on the command structure presented in Star Trek. The ship is divided into departments, each with real as well as fictional roles to play in the running of the ship. Each department is headed by a department chief who represents his/her department to the commanding officer. Ranks have been established to indicate the member's level of involvement. Those who wish to assume a more active role are encouraged to command the department which corresponds to their specific area of interest. However, the level of personal involvement is left entirely to the individual.
The U.S.S. THOR is a ship whose mission is to serve. It will be a pleasure to serve you as you serve with us.