Serving Aboard

Participation is personal

The Typhon makes room for different lives, interests and levels of availability. Chapter activities should be enjoyable, and real-life commitments come first. There is no single way to be a useful crewmember.

You may enjoy attending events, helping with displays, writing, building props, learning, supporting online activities or sharing ideas. Talk to a Chief about what interests you, and let them know if your availability changes.

Choose a department

Departments offer ways to organise projects and find people with similar interests. You do not need professional qualifications or have to act out fictional shipboard duties to join one. The current handbook covers Command, Engineering, Operations, Security, Communications, Science and Medical. Confirm available assignments with Command Staff.

We use ranks, departments and shipboard language because Star Trek is part of the fun. You can enjoy the theme without playing a character. When someone agrees to organise an event, lead a team or take on a chapter role, other people may depend on them. Let your Chief or Command Staff know if your availability changes so the crew can adjust its plans.

If a department is not the right fit, discuss another option with your Chief. Formal transfer arrangements are being reviewed separately before they become current handbook procedure.

Ways to get involved

• Join a meeting or event when you can, in person or online.
• Contribute to a display, creative project or chapter communication.
• Welcome newcomers and share knowledge with other crew.
• Tell your Chief about work you have done so contributions can be recognised.
• Suggest an activity that more crew could enjoy.

Working with the crew

Be respectful, communicate clearly, and ask before taking on responsibilities on behalf of others. Let your Chief or Command Staff know about concerns that affect your ability to participate. The detailed crew duties appear in the Crewmember Duties chapter.