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September 2024
September 22, 2024 Board Meetingby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • September 15th
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Sunday, September 22nd at 8 AM Pacific.
September 2024 First Edition Game Changesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 2nd
A very small update for September, as the finals of the 2024 World Championship take place today! Only 2 cards are added to the Watch list in this update.
August 2024
Daniel Matteson Retires as Director of Communicationby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • August 31st
We regretfully announce that Daniel Matteson has resigned as our Director of Communications.
July 2024
2024 Global Chair's Challenge - It's About Timeby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • July 30th
The 2024 World Championships in San Francisco, California are a month away, so it's time to announce the Global Chair's Challenge for this year.
Request for Comments: About Us & Bylaws Specific Purposesby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • July 11th
As part of our plan to develop a long-term plan, The Continuing Committee is requesting comments on our existing About Us statement and Section 2.2 of our Bylaws which defines the Specific Purposes for our organization.
July 2024 First Edition Game Changesby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • July 1st
In our last game changes update prior to the 2024 Continental and World championships, we introduce errata to 16 card to complete our "report with crew" changes. Additionally, we're adding 4 major bonus point cards to the Watch List.
June 2024
July 6th, 2024 Board Meetingby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • June 23rd
The next meeting of The Continuing Committee's Board of Directions will take place on Saturdy, July 6th, 2024, at 8 AM Pacific.
June 2024 First Edition Game Changesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 10th
2 cards that have fueled bonus point decks receive errata in today's update.
A Big Hand for the Little Guys (part 2)by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 6th
Carrying on a previous discussion around new universal additions... this time with a Vidiian flavour....
June 2024 First Edition Game Changes Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 3rd
The regularly-scheduled First Edition Game Changes update for today will be delayed one week until Monday, June 10th.
Star Powerby Charlie Plaine, Lifesigns Designer • June 3rd
Before you grab your pitchfork to come after me for making a [Vid] Chakotay, please read this article.
May 2024
Beautyby Charlie Plaine, Appreciatior • May 29th
Sometimes, a picture really is worth a thousand words.
June 2nd, 2024 Board Meetingby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • May 28th
The next board meeting will be Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at 11am EST.
Helping Save Lives With Organ Donationby Andreas Rheinländer, Medical Professional • May 27th
Andreas Rheinländer a.k.a. Dukat would like to encourage all of you to become organ donors. Given how similar issues were central to Vidiians, it only makes sense to use the release of Lifesigns to bring awareness to this topic.
Shipping Manager Announcementby Adam Bargar, Director of Operations • May 20th
Please welcome the newest member of the Operations team!
Announcing new Director of Operationsby Justin Ford, Director of Finance • May 18th
And the new director is……
May 2024 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Paddy Tye, Department of First Edition • May 7th
Today's update brings 24 errata with 1 card removed from the Modern Ban List.
May Game Changes Coming Tomorrow May 6thby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 6th
Due to a bank holiday in the UK, the game changes update for May is delayed until tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7th.
April 2024
March Madness 2024 - The Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • April 19th
The results are in, and we've crowned a winner of First Edition March Madness 2024! Is it the unstoppable Admiral Willrich? Or the steamrolling 98th Rule of Acquisition? With apologies for the delay, find out the results inside!
There's a Bad Brood on the Riseby Charlie Plaine, Tribble Herder • April 15th
Bad Brood Rising, the first Tribbles expansion in almost 4 years, is releasing in one week, on April 22nd, 2024. Featuring 22 new cards, this expansion brings new life to old decks and introduces brand new one to Tribbles!
Seven Dual Icon Missions!by Ross Fertel, Seventh • April 12th
With Research Rapid Rotation being tournament legal, what mission will it replace?
March Madness 2024 - Championshipby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • April 10th
The final week of First Edition March Madness 2024 is here. Just 2 cards remain, standing tall after all of your votes. It's time to decide which card will take the crown.
You Spin Me Right Roundby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • April 5th
Before the 6th March Madness wraps things up, we figured it was time to pay off the winning card from 2020. Ladies, gentlemen, and non-binary friends, meet Research Rapid Rotation.
March Madness 2024 - Final 4by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • April 3rd
Just 3 votes remain in the 2024 version of First Edition March Madness. The Final 4 face off, and your votes are the only thing that will decide which cards move on and which are at the end of their road!
April 2024 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Paddy Tye, Department of First Edition • April 2nd
Today's update brings 9 errata (including 1 card removed from the Modern Ban List) and 6 additions to the Watchlist.
Where Are My New Tribbles?by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • April 1st
Our new Tribbles expansion, Bad Brood Rising, was previously announced to be released today. A few Tribbles got into the machinery, and we've had to delay the release.
March 2024
March Madness 2024 - Elite 8by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • March 27th
Over the hump, we head into week 4 of March Madness 2024. We've reduced our field of 64 down to just 8 remaining cards. And once again, we ask you to drop this Elite 8 down to the final 4.
The Star Trek CCG Encyclopedia of Collectingby Charlie Plaine, Board Member • March 23rd
We are proud to announce that we are now the official host for the incredible community-made Star Trek Collectable Card Game Encyclopedia of Collecting. Read all about it in this interview with the document's author, Paul Hansell.
Your Will Be (Finally) Doneby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 22nd
In 2020 and 2021, we all worked together to make a card. It's been a long time coming, but today the Department of First Edition is thrilled to bring you So'wI' taH! This card is available for immediate download, and will be legal in virtual-friendly formats in one week.
March Madness 2024 - Sweet 16by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • March 20th
Proceeding into week 3 of March Madness, we have just 16 cards left of our original 64. Once again, we are tasked with cutting the field in half. The Sweet 16 begins now!
Search for a new Director of Operationsby Justin Ford, Director of Finance • March 18th
The Continuing Committee is looking for new Board Member.
March Madness 2024 - Round of 32by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • March 13th
Half of the cards begin the long journey back to the cut file, while the remaining cards must survive another round. March Madness continues into week 2!
March 2024 Board Meetingby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 11th
The next Board Meeting will take place on Sunday, March 17th at 11:00 am EST.
March Madness 2024 - Round of 64by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • March 5th
The 6th annual First Edition March Madness officially kicks off today! This year, 68 cards from the cut file are vying for the coveted championship prize. 4 have already fallen. Today, your quest to cut the field in half begins!
March 2024 First Edition Game Changes Updateby James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • March 4th
Incoming Revolving Door! [Shield]s up!
The Tale of the Twice-Cut Door and the Little Icon that Saved the Dayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 4th
A brand new card, Battle Bridge Door: Auxiliary Control, is released today! Featuring the new Shield icon, this card will be legal in all formats that allow virtual cards in one week, on March 11th!
March Madness 2024 - Play-in Roundby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 3rd
4 matches are offered up today, pitting each bracket's 16th and 17th seed against each other for the final spots in the overall bracket! Voting closes Tuesday, March 5th at 9 AM Pacific.
February 2024
The Prelude to March Madness 2024by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 22nd
The sixth annual March Madness is just a few weeks away. This year, we're putting 64 cards from our cut file through the bracket. Start the party early and help us seed this year's cards!
2024 Organized Play Promosby Charlie Plaine, Live Stream Host • February 12th
2024 brings new cards to Organized Play events for the first time since 2009. Check out all 12 new promo cards inside!
2024 Organized Play Collectable Buttons & Forum Badgesby Charlie Plaine, Live Stream Host • February 12th
2024, the Year of the Bell Riots, brings entirely new styles of collectable badges and forum buttons to all of our events. Check them all out inside!
2024 Organized Play Collectable Playmatsby Charlie Plaine, Live Stream Host • February 12th
Check out the brand new and utterly gorgeous playmats for 1E, 2E, and Tribbles OP events in 2024. There will be even more opportunities to get these this year than we've ever had before!
2023 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 12th
All Board members were retained.
February 2024 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 5th
Today's update brings 6 cards from the Modern Ban List back into the game via errata, with 1 additional card getting errata to support today's region/quadrant rules change.
Voting for the 2024 Period of Review Will Begin Soonby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 1st
There has been a slight delay, but members should receive emails soon.
January 2024
2024 Organized Play Live Streamby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 21st
The Continuing Committee will be hosting a live event on Saturday, February 10th, at 11:30 Eastern. Join us as we reveal information about high level play in 2024 including your first look at all of the promos for major events!
January 2024 Board Meetingby Maggie Geppert, Chair of the Board • January 15th
The next Board Meeting will take place on Saturday, January 20th at 11:00 am EST.
The 2023 Period of Review Has Begunby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 8th
Each year, the Continuing Committee solicits the feedback of its members during the month of January. This time is known as the Period of Review.
January 2024 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 1st
Happy New Year! 2024's first update bring errata to one card and the addition of 7 cards to the Modern Ban List. Grab your hard hats because the Ban Hammer is being swung.
December 2023
Ross Fertel is the new Writing Team Managerby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • December 11th
The Communications Department is staffing up for 2024.
December 2023 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 11th
In the last game changes update of 2023, 4 cards receive errata. 2 of those are "second chance" errata to cards with unpopular changes. Additionally, 1 card is added to the Modern Ban List.
2E December 2023by Tjark Ott, Staff Writer • December 4th
Errata - Convert missions to the new standard (title/subtitle)
1E Game Changes Delayed Until December 11thby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 4th
We are delaying the announcement of December's game changes by 1 week, until Monday, December 11th.
November 2023
November 2023 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 6th
In today's update, 4 cards receive errata with 1 coming off the Modern Ban List and 1 more getting a power level adjustment. The final 2 are being updated ahead of the release of Duel Decks: Four Lights later this month.
October 2023
2023 Raffle Incomingby Dan Hamman, Rafflemaster • October 2nd
The 2023 Raffle is coming October 14th. Bins will be locked on the 13th.
October 2023 Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 2nd
2 cards come off the Modern Ban List, with errata. 5 more cards are also being updated today.
September 2023
Communications Department Hiringby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • September 13th
The Communications Department is looking to fill the positions of Social Media Manager and Writing Team Manager.
September 2023 Board Meetingby Maggie Geppert, Chair of the Board • September 10th
The next Board Meeting will take place on Sunday, September 17th at 11:00 am EDT.
September 2023 First Edition Project Status Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 8th
Find out what's happening with upcoming projects and what new things have been launched since our last update.
No 1E Game Changes for September 2023by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 4th
There are no game changes for First Edition today. We'll be back on Monday, October 2nd!
August 2023
August 2023 Special Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 14th
Today's special game changes window brings 3 errata to the game, including 1 that returns a card to the pool from the Modern Ban List. This will be the final game changes update - barring an emergency - before the World Championships in September.
Ships of the Line is Out Today!by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 11th
Ships of the Line, featuring 18 new First Edition cards, is out today.
July 2023
July 2023 Board Meeting Postponedby Maggie Geppert, Chair of the Board • July 7th
Same Bat Time, but July 22nd.
2023 Ambassador Promos Revealedby Maggie Geppert, Ambassador of Promos • July 6th
The Continuing Committee thanks our Ambassador Corp for their dedication to this game.
July 2023 Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
3 cards come off the Modern Ban List as part of the 5 total errata issued today.
June 2023
Next Series of Tournament Promos Are Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Promo Assembly Line • June 21st
Check out what's available for both First and Second Edition prizes.
Reminder: Saturday is Modern Demo Day!by Daniel Matteson, Lively Streamer • June 5th
Get all the links and details here!
May 2023
Regional Kits Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Promo Assembler • May 23rd
Order your kits and get playing!
May 2023 Board Meetingby Maggie Geppert, Chair of the Board • May 8th
As your current Chair of the Board, it's time I get off my duff and call a Board meeting.
May 2023 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 1st
A big update for you as we continue through Regional season. Find out about all the changes in this article.
Modernizing OTFby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 1st
In concert with our Department of Organized Play and the Department of First Edition the Continuing Committee is renaming the Official Tournament Format (OTF) to Modern. Find out more in the article.
April 2023
Nothing if Not Persistentby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 28th
A new card is released, 2 "new" cards are revealed, and a story is told.
March Madness 2023: The Resultsby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 19th
First Edition March Madness 2023 is done, but there's a lot to go over. Let's get into it!
Promenade Stock Updateby Maggie Geppert, Collector • April 17th
Come see what's new in the Promenade!
March Madness 2023: 2 Enter, 1 Leavesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 12th
It's down to one last vote. Which card will emerge victorious in the championship match of First Edition March Madness?
March Madness 2023: 4 Enter, 2 Leaveby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • April 5th
We're down to the Final 4. Which card concepts will survive to fight for the ultimate prize?
No 1E Game Changes for April 2023by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 3rd
There are no errata nor any changes to the OTF Ban List or Watch List today.
March 2023
March Madness 2023: 8 Enter, 4 Leaveby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 29th
In a record-breaking week, our field of 16 card concepts has been halved to 8. Which of these Elite 8 will survive another week? That's up to you!
March Madness 2023: 16 Enter, 8 Leaveby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 22nd
16 card concepts remain in the race for the ultimate prize. Read on to find out which ones are still around, which concepts earned a second chance, and what the surprise is for this round.
March Madness 2023: 32 Enter, 16 Leaveby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 15th
With the field cut in half, it's time to cut things again and determine our Sweet 16.
March Madness 2023: 64 Enter, 32 Leaveby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 8th
It's time for the 5th annual First Edition March Madness to begin. 64 card concepts pair off and compete to become the champion!
March 2023 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 6th
Today, we pardon 1 card from the OTF Ban List and issue clarifying errata to 5 others.
March 2023 Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair • March 1st
The next CC Board meeting will take place on 3/5/23
February 2023
March Madness V: Prelude - Last Callby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 24th
You have until the end of the day Sunday, February 26th to vote for or submit cards to be include in this year's March Madness bracket!
2022 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 11th
All Directors are retained. See inside if you want the details.
February 2023 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 10th
3 cards receive minor errata today, 2 of which are in association with Nemesis (out now!)
1E Game Changes Delayed Until Fridayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 6th
Today is the first Monday of the month, but we are delaying the announcement of errata until Friday, February 10th.
February 2023 Project Status Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 3rd
Director of First Edition Charlie Plaine gives you an update on all of the various 1E projects in the works - as well as an exclusive Nemesis spoiler!
Voting for the 2022 Period of Review Has Begunby Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer • February 1st
Please vote!
January 2023
January 2023 Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair • January 16th
The next CC Board meeting will take place on 1/22/23
The 2022 Period of Review Has Begunby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 5th
Each year, the Continuing Committee solicits the feedback of its members during the month of January. This time is known as the Period of Review.
30th anniversary Star Trek: Deep Space Nineby Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • January 3rd
"Second Skin" - Deep Space Nine is back
No 1E Game Changes Todayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 3rd
There are no game changes to be announced today.
December 2022
2ed. Errata December 2022by Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • December 12th
Errata Update December 2022
Board Meeting Delayedby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • December 12th
The next Board meeting will be held in January
Daniel Matteson is the New Director of Communicationsby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • December 6th
Daniel will be rejoining the Board effective immediately
November 2022
November 2022 Errataby Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • November 7th
November 2022 Errata: Murder Investigation, So Many Enemies, The Seen and the Unseen, Final Cry, Scum and Villainy, Reconfigure, Aamin Marritza, Tricia Jenkins and Olarra
November 2022 First Edition Game Changes Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 7th
4 cards join the ban list and numerous changes are made to the Watch List in the first step towards bringing First Edition back to a healthy place.
Volunteers Neededby Kris Sonsteby, Chair • November 1st
The Continuing Committee is looking for a new Director of Communicatons, as well as an Organized Play Continental Coordinator for Australia, and a Shipping Coordinator for Europe.
October 2022
Request for Comment: First Edition Game Change Policyby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 31st
After some mistakes that upset our players earlier this year, we would like to present for your comments a new, official policy about the timing of future game changes.
October 2022 Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair • October 24th
The next Board meeting will take place on 10/29/22
September 2022
September 2022 Errataby Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • September 12th
September 2022 Errata: The Last Outpost and The Clown: Go Away
Contest Prize Pull Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer • September 6th
The Continuing Committee offers apologies to everyone waiting to find out if they won swag.
September 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 5th
September brings a very small update to the Watch List.
August 2022
The Promenade Stocked with NEW Release Kitsby Brian S, Director of Operations • August 31st
Two NEW tournament release kits have been added to The Promenade. Get yours before they're gone!
Scott Baughman Resigns as Director of Communicationsby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • August 27th
Please help me thank Scott for all of his efforts over the past two years.
August 2022 Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • August 23rd
The next meeting of the Board of the Continuing Committee will be held on Saturday August 27th.
She Blinded Me With Scienceby Johannes Klarhauser, Kaiser • August 17th
Don't row your boat into the waters around Regula 1, there be spoilers! And prawns.
A Page of Kirksby Ross Fertel, Kirked out of his Mind • August 9th
With The Menagerie, we have a ninth James T. Kirk. Let us take a look at this first 'page' of Kirks in Second Edition.
Update 2E & Tribbles European Continentals 2022by Julius Melhardt, European Organized Play Coordinator • August 4th
Update on the schedule of 2E & Tribbles European Continentals 2022
August 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 1st
A big update for August, as 10 cards receive errata and 5 cards are coming off the OTF Ban List!
July 2022
2E Balance Team August Updateby Tjark Ott, 2E Director • July 29th
A group of 17 cards get updates.
July 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 4th
The only change for July is the addition of The Issue Is Patriotism to the OTF Ban List.
June 2022
July Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • June 29th
The next meeting of the Board of the Continuing Committee will be held on Sunday July 3rd.
Special June 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 24th
Today's special update includes errata and changes to the OTF Ban List and 1E Watch List to coincide with the release of The Motion Pictures Remastered.
The Motion Pictures Remastered Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 24th
The Motion Pictures Remastered is available now for free and immediate download.
The Motion Pictures Remastered Errata - Part 2by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 24th
Because our articles have a character limit, I had to split the list up across 2 articles.
The Promenade Stocked with NEW Kitsby Brian S, Director of Operations • June 14th
Five NEW tournament kits have been added to The Promenade. Get yours before they're gone!
June 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 6th
Today's update brings you 3 new First Edition errata and one addition to the OTF Ban List, as well as news about a special update later this month.
May 2022
US Nationals - 1st Editionby Derrick Marsh • May 17th
First Edition National Championship in Lexington, Kentucky this year - September 3rd-4th.
May 2022 Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • May 17th
The next meeting of the Board of the Continuing Committee will be held on Saturday May 21st.
May 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 2nd
There are no changes to either the OTF Ban List or the First Edition Ban List today, nor are there any errata. See you next month!
Printable Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 2nd
An update on promo management and the delayed printable update.
Office of the Admiralty: 2E News - 05.01.22by Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • May 1st
The latest report from Second Edition
April 2022
March Madness 2022: And the Winner Is...by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 13th
After 6 weeks, 10 polls, and 63 matches, your votes have decided the winner of this year's March Madness. Is it Section 31 Recruitment? Or Transporter Duplication? Find out inside!
Office of the Admiralty: 2E News - 04.12.22by Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • April 12th
The latest Second Edition news on staffing changes and upcoming expansions.
March Madness 2022: 1 To Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 6th
Just 2 cards remain in this year's First Edition March Madness. It's time to decide which idea will claim the crown!
April 2022 First Edition Ban / Errata / Watch List Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 4th
A small update for today as we add one card - Borg Queen (Shades of Gray) - to the watch list.
March 2022
March Madness 2022: 3 to Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 30th
The Final 4 card concepts square off to determine the championship match. Check out last week's results and find out how to vote this week in this article!
March Madness 2022: 7 to Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 23rd
Just 8 cards remain in this year's March Madness battle of the card ideas. Check out the results from last week and find out which ideas are the Elite 8!
Classification: Civilian Five Weeks Outby Ross Fertel, Quinque • March 22nd
How well did cards from Classification: Civilian do in their fifth week of Tournament Legality?
March Madness 2022: 15 to Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 16th
You have cut the field in half again, and now only the Sweet 16 remain. Which cards will survive this week's votes?
New Feature: Trademanagerby Markus Eberlein, Chief Programmer • March 13th
Manage your Collection and Tradelists here.
March 2022 Board Meetingby Kris Sonsteby, Chair of the Board • March 10th
The next meeting of the Board of the Continuing Committee will be held on Sunday March 27th.
March Madness 2022: 31 To Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 9th
We've cut the field in half and the remaining 32 card ideas need you to decide their fate. Check out last weeks results and vote in this week's polls inside this article!
March Madness 2022: 63 To Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 2nd
We're pitting sixty-four (64) potential cards against each other in a single elimination tournament. Your votes get to decide which idea will become a card, and you might get to win one of at least three (3) borderless promos!
February 2022
March Madness 2022: Prelude Last Callby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 16th
There's just 5 days left to pick your favorite episodes to appear in March Madness 2022! Have you voted yet?
2021 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 10th
The results are in. The current Directors are all retained.
March Madness 2022: Preludeby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 9th
Ladies and gentlemen and non-binary friends, March Madness is back! And this year - you get to pick the episodes featured in the bracket!
February 2022 First Edition Errata / Ban / Watch List Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 7th
Today, we issue errata for 7 different cards. We're also adding 1 card to the OTF Ban list and 2 to the Watch List, but removing 2 from the OTF Ban List as well.
First 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Next Saturdayby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • February 4th
The first 2022 board meeting of the Continuing Committee will be next Saturday, February 12th, at 8 AM Pacific.
Voting for the 2021 Period of Review Has Begunby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 2nd
The questions have been answered and voting is now open. Cast your ballot by February 8th.
January 2022
Period of Review Answer Formatby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 19th
There will be no YouTube broadcast this year.
Office of the Admiralty: 2E News - 01.07.2022by Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • January 7th
A whole lot of Second Edition news for the new year.
2020 Mechanic Surveyby Ross Fertel, Surveyor • January 6th
Let us know what you thought of set mechanics and themes in 2020.
The 2021 Period of Review Has Begunby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 5th
Each year, the Continuing Committee solicits the feedback of its members during the month of January. This time is known as the Period of Review.
January 2022 First Edition Updates - No Changesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 3rd
There are no errata nor any changes to the Ban or Watch Lists in today's update.
December 2021
Volunteers Needed for 1E YouTube Videosby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 31st
Would you like to help us make great content for First Edition on YouTube?
Second Edition Updateby Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • December 15th
An update on the state of the Department of Second Edition.
December 2021 First Edition Errata Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 6th
Reunite Legends receives updated wording ahead of the release of Second Star to the Right. There are no other changes this month.
November 2021
Promenade Heads-Upby Brian S, Director of Operations • November 16th
Item availability will be limited in the Promenade until December 10th.
November Errata for Second Editionby Second Edition Balance Team • November 1st
Nine new errataed cards are now available for Second Edition.
October 2021
Markus Eberlein is the New Chief Programmerby Brian S, Staff Writer • October 25th
Markus Eberlein has agreed to take on the responsibilities of Chief Programmer.
Grab the Popcorn!by Ross Fertel, Proprietor • October 20th
Get comfy and watch the highest level play you will see in all three games from 2021 World Championship.
Caretaker Streets Todayby Ross Fertel, Staff Writer • October 15th
While there is a lot of Delta Quadrant goodness in Caretaker, consider letting go and thinking of the other groups that stand to gain with the sixty three new cads that are tournament legal today.
2021 Afflation Stockwatch Final Roundby Ross Fertel, Broker • October 15th
With two events planned in the span of one weekend, the final chance to fix your portfolio is upon us.
Mindfulness in 2021by Fritz Meissner, Staff Writer • October 11th
Caretaker gives us some new options to use Kathryn Janeway, Mindful Keeper
In Memoriam: Dave Hinesby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • October 6th
Valued community member Dave Hines has passed away.
September 2021
Introducing Caretaker’s Array of Cardsby Benjamin Rostoker, Caretaker Set Designer • September 24th
Announcing Caretaker, the forty-first expansion from the Continuing Committee for Star Trek: The Customizable Card Game, Second Edition!
Temporary Rulings for TNG Borg - 24 September 2021 by James Heaney, Rules Manager (1E) • September 24th
With Worlds just around the corner, the Rules Committee clears up some questions about Next Generation Borg that various playgroups have resolved in different ways.
Second Edition Errataby Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • September 20th
Five cards receive an errata today, taking effect immediately.
2021 Affiliation Stockwatch Round 2by Ross Fertel, Broker • September 20th
We've had some big events and prices are fluctuating. You can make changes or go forward with what you have for Worlds.
First Edition Project Status Update - September 2021by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 13th
It's been entirely too long since I've filled you in on the various projects we have in development. Let's correct that today!
September 2021 Printable Card Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • September 6th
Today's update brings a whopping 46 cards to the ranks of those you can print at home, including borderless ships for the first time! Read on to find out what else you can print.
September 2021 First Edition Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 6th
Today's update brings the updated text to the promo versions of cards from Official Tournament Sealed Deck Remastered, as well as bringing two (2) more virtual promos in line with the errata to their original printings. There are no further errata nor changes to the OTF Ban List or Watch List.
August 2021
Vidiians spotted in 2E? Update from the admiraltyby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • August 30th
The Office of the Admiralty has an update on upcoming 2E design projects...including a first look at Vidiians as a new affiliation!
September 18th is the Next Board Meetingby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • August 28th
The next meeting of the Continuing Committee's Board of Directors will be Saturday, September 18th at 12 PM Eastern.
Introducing the 2021 Stockwatchby Ross Fertel, Unwatchable • August 26th
With a bunch of big events coming in to close the calendar year, let's do something for fun.
New Tournament Promo Series Available Nowby Brian S, Director of Operations • August 14th
We have two new series of tournament promos available through The Promenade - Series Q for First Edition and Series XXI for Second Edition.
2019 Mechanic Reviewby Ross Fertel, Underrated • August 12th
Let's take a deep dive and look at the mechanics featured in the year 2019 for Second Edition.
Dark Mode Theme For Forum!by Brian S, Director of Operations • August 9th
We have a Dark Mode theme for our forum now!
Chris Lobban steps down as Chief Programmerby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • August 7th
As a pillar of the TrekCC community, Lobban leaves a legacy of expertise and passion for the hobby.
August 2021 First Edition Balance Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 2nd
Two minor errata are released today, correcting mistakes with existing cards.
July 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Sunday, August 1stby Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • July 26th
The next meeting of the Continuing Committee's Board of Directors is this Sunday, August 1st, at 10 AM Pacific.
July 2021 First Edition Balance Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 5th
Today's update includes updates to fifteen (15) cards in the original OTSD to match those in the just released Official Tournament Sealed Deck Remastered.
TrekCC is at GenCon this yearby Michael Van Breemen, Staff Writer • July 3rd
Come on by and play some Trek at GenCon on September 16th-19th
June 2021
North American Continentals 2021by Michael Van Breemen, North American Organized Play Director • June 23rd
As the world starts its path back to normalcy, what's more normal than playing some Trek?
Board of Directors Meeting This Sundayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 4th
The CC's Board of Directors will be meeting this Sunday, June 6th, at 10 AM Pacific.
2021 Regional Kits Are Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Promo Assembler • June 1st
Thank you for your patience.
May 2021
The Future of Designby Ross Fertel, Designed To Be • May 24th
Take a look at what the Second Edition Design Team has planned for the rest of 2021, 2022 ... and even beyond!
Board of Directors Meeting Sunday, June 6thby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • May 17th
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will take place on Sunday, June 6th at 1 PM EST.
May 2021 Balance Team Updateby Benjamin Liebich, 2E Balance Team Lead • May 3rd
18 Cards receive errata today!
May 2021 First Edition Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 3rd
Today, we are bringing you five (5) errata and one addition to the Watch List.
April 2021
March Madness 2021: And the Winner Is...by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 14th
After six weeks, which card has won this showdown? Will you be seeing a new Holoprogram, or a new mission? Find out inside.
March Madness 2021: The Championshipby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 7th
It's all come down to this, the final two card ideas. Which card idea will win? Your votes, your decision!
April 2021 Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 6th
Today, we add two (2) cards to the Watch List. There are no errata nor any changes to the OTF Ban List.
James Monsebroten is the New 1E Playtest Managerby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 2nd
James Monesbroten (Orbin) has accepted an offer to become the new First Edition Playtest Manager.
Special Promos for 2021by Maggie Geppert, Fool for Promos • April 1st
New specialty promos will arrive in tournament kits soon.
March 2021
March Madness 2021: The Final Fourby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 31st
March Madness 2021 reaches the penultimate week, with just one card left from each series. Now, they face off to see who will meet in the championship game - and your votes decide!
Board of Directors Meeting Sunday, April by Charlie Plaine, Chair of the Board • March 28th
The next meeting of The Continuing Committee's Board of Directors is Sunday, April 11th at 9 AM Pacific.
March Madness 2021: The Elite 8by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 24th
There are just eight (8) cards left, and it's time to crown the champion card for TNG, DS9, Voyager, and Enterprise. Your votes decide, and might just get you a borderless promo!
March Madness 2021: The Sweet 16by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 17th
There are just sixteen (16) potential cards left, four (4) each from TNG, DS9, Voyager, and Enterprise. Which ones will advance to the Quarter Final round? Your votes will decide!
March Madness 2021: 32 Down, 32 To Goby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 10th
Round 1 is in the books, and half the card ideas are gone! Vote in this week's polls to get even more chances to win one of the three (3) borderless promos.
February 2021
Second Edition Balance Team announcedby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer; Tjark Ott, Second Edition Director • February 28th
Setting course for the future...Second Edition announces a change to the way errata is handled.
2020 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer • February 10th
Thank you to everyone who voted. All seven Directors are retained.
Request for Comment: The First Edition Long Term Planby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 4th
We're asking for your feedback and comments on our long-term strategic plan for First Edition.
Voting for the Period of Review Has Begunby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 1st
The questions have been answered and voting is now open. Cast your ballot by February 8th.
January 2021
The 2020 Period of Review Broadcastby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 28th
It's happening Saturday, January 30th at 1:00 pm EST.
In Memorium, Marc Phillipsby Mike Gillespie, durgforaday • January 27th
The Continuing Committees mourns the passing of a fellow player from Alabama.
Interim Second Edition XOs announcedby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • January 19th
Julius Melhardt is stepping back as XO for 2E.
Now Hiring: First Edition Creative Teamby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 15th
Would you like to help tell awesome Star Trek stories on new First Edition cards? If so, consider joining our Creative Team!
The 2020 Period of Review is Under Wayby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 5th
Let us know how we did in 2020.
December 2020
A Very Second Edition Christmasby Tjark Ott, Second Edition Director • December 15th
With Christmas around the corner and the current year is drawing to close it’s time for a brief review of this year and preview of what the coming year will bring for Second Edition.
Introducing the Second Edition Art Teamby Michael Shea, Second Edition Art Manager • December 13th
Art responsibilities for First Edition and Second edition will no longer be combined, but will be separated between the two editions. Here is your new Second edition Art Team.
Staffing Update (2E)by Tjark Ott, Director of Second Edition • December 8th
There are changes to the staff in the Department of Second Edition.
1E Project Status Update - December 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 4th
Before we put an end to 2020, it's time for one final project status update for all of you.
Staffing Updateby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • December 2nd
Announcing several personnel changes for the CC.
November 2020
The Organized Play Team is Searching for Volunteers by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • November 11th
Interested in becoming the Australian OP Coordinator or the Online OP Coordinator?
October 2020
Message from the Admiraltyby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • October 14th
The latest updates from Tjark Ott, 2E Director
The Return of World Championship Trek!by Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • October 4th
Our next WTC season starts now. Read on for further details.
September 2020
Tjark Ott is the new Second Edition Directorby Scott Baughman, Director of Communications • September 29th
The stalwart European volunteer joins the Continuing Committee
Weekly 1E Roundup - 18 SEPTEMBER 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 18th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Friday, September 18th, 2020.
Candidates for 2E director interviewsby Scott Baughman, Staff Writer • September 16th
The four candidates for Second Edition director have been interviewed. Check out their responses here.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 10 SEPTEMBER 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 10th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, September 10th, 2020.
September's Balance Team Announcementby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 8th
Enemies of the State is removed from the OTF Ban List, with errata, today.
Pick the Next 2E Tournament Promosby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • September 2nd
Right now, you can cast your vote for the art descriptions for the nine (9) promos selected by the community for January's Series XXI.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 2 SEPTEMBER 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 2nd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020.
Join the 1E Balance Team!by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 1st
We are now accepting applications to join the First Edition Balance Team.
August 2020
In The Cards: It's About the Text, Volume IIby Michael Shea, Designer • August 23rd
We continue our examination of popular cards to determine if there's such a thing as an "ideal" length of text on a card.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 AUGUST 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 20th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, August 20th, 2020.
In The Cards: It's About the Text, Volume Iby Michael Shea, Designer • August 19th
How many words on a card is too many? The answer may not be as simple as we'd like to think.
The Search for a new 2E Directorby Scott Baughman, Director of Communications • August 15th
Star Trek CCG Second Edition is looking for a new director.
Compromised Missionby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Designer • August 7th
Take a look at this incredible new AI for a very old mission.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 6 AUGUST 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 6th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, August 6th, 2020.
August's Balance Team Announcementby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 3rd
Five-Year Mission is issued errata and removed from the ban list today.
July 2020
The Vedek That Never Was by Austin Chandler, Social Media Manager • July 31st
The setting: DS9 first season. The plot: Ultra Nationalists wanting to kick out the Federation but were being unknowingly funded by the Cardassians. The act: Sneaking into the Vedek Assembly.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 29 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 29th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 29th, 2020.
Promo-a-Week Projectby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 24th
Kicking off today and running through the rest of 2020, we'll be releasing a new, high resolution virtual promo each week.
A Tricorder Never Looked So Goodby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 24th
The first promo in the promo-a-week program is Medical Tricorder, and this piece of equipment has never looked so good.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 22 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 22nd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020.
2E Project Status Update - July 2020by Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 17th
Here is an update on all of the design projects currently being worked on by the Department of Second Edition.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 15 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 15th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 15th, 2020.
Balance Team Leaders Announcedby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 8th
Dan Hamman (SirDan) and Jason Robinette (JasonRed3) will co-lead the Balance Team as the Department of First Edition continues to move forward into the future.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 8 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 8th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 7th, 2020.
July 2020 Printable Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 6th
As today is the first Monday in June, our biannual printable promo update brings twenty-five (25) newly printable versions of cards to each of you!
July's Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 6th
Today's update brings six (6) errata, one new ban, one card leaving the ban list, and several new additions to the Watch List.
One Second Edition Errata Todayby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 6th
Encounter at Farpoint receives errata today to match the new name on the Return to Farpoint promo version announced last week.
New Tournament Promo Series Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 6th
We have two new series of tournament promos available through The Promenade - Series P for First Edition and Series XX for Second Edition.
Return to Talos IV & Farpoint Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
We now have dedicated alternate image foil missions for Brian Sykes' Return to Talos IV (1E) and Return to Farpoint (2E) series tournaments; check them out inside.
Stefan Slaby Named as Interim Errata Team Leadby Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition • July 2nd
Stefan Slaby (Winner of Borg) has agreed to take over the Second Edition Errata Team as its Interim Lead.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 1 JULY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 1st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 1st, 2020.
June 2020
Subspace Championship Series Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 30th
The Subspace Tournament Series, kicking off this week, will feature special promos themed to the Year of the Cardassian. Check them out inside!
Nick Yankovec Resigns as Director of Second Editionby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 30th
Thank you for your willingness to serve, Nick.
The Continuing Committee Has a New Director of Communicationsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 28th
Please help us welcome Scott Baughman (Neelix) as our new Director of Communications.
Director of Communications Search Updateby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 25th
Three applicants have put their names in the ring for the Director of Communications position.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 17 JUNE 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 17th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 17th, 2020.
1E German Nationals 2020 - Kaiser-nicht-ganz-so-festby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • June 17th
With the "reopening" of Bavaria starting today, we are proud to announce, that Kaiserfest III can be played as the German National as originally planned on July 4th 2020!!!
Ambassador Gift Programby Robin Honeycutt, Chief Ambassador • June 15th
The Continuing Committee welcomes Robin Honeycutt as Chief Ambassador!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 10 JUNE 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 10th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 10th, 2020.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 4 JUNE 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 4th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, June 4th, 2020.
TNG Public Playtesting Tournament Begins Fridayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 2nd
The first of (hopefully) many chances for the public to help us test new formats, rules changes, and other changes to the game starts on Friday. Find out how you can help test a card pool of just TNG-property logo cards!
Still Looking for Volunteers for the Department of Communicationsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 2nd
We still need a Director and a Chief Ambassador.
Project Status Update - June 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 1st
Find out the status of current and future projects in the Department of First Edition.
Three (3) Cards Receive Errataby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 1st
Three [OS] cards, including two [Fed] [OS] personnel, receive errata in today's update. There are no further changes to the Ban or Watch Lists today.
May 2020
In The Cards: A Creative License Editionby Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • May 29th
In this edition of In The Cards, I'll look at some examples of cards that exemplify Trek-based creative license in service of game play.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 28 MAY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 28th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, May 80th, 2020.
New to 1E: The Balance Teamby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 25th
As we move forward with First Edition, a new team - the Balance Team - will be taking over the traditional role of the Errata Team. Find out more details in this article.
Bins Close Tonight!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • May 23rd
The Raffle Bins in the Promenade close tonight at midnight.
In The Cards: "Improbable Cause" and "The Die is Cast"by Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • May 22nd
This edition of "In the Cards" examines the DS9 Season 3 two-part episode set "Improbable Caue" and "The Die is Cast".
International First Edition Demo Dayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 21st
If you're curious about First Edition, online play with Lackey, The Continuing Committee, and virtual cards, join us on Sunday, June 7th for International Demo Day.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 MAY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 20th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 20th, 2020.
In The Cards: "Conspiracy"by Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • May 15th
This installment of "In the Cards" looks at an early TNG favorite, the uncharacteristically dark "Conspiracy."
So, you want to play Star Trek CCG?by Austin Chandler, Social Media Manager • May 14th
Interest in tabletop games have grown recently and a lot of chatter has been spoken of our beloved Star Trek Card games. In a series of articles we hope to highlight how to get into the game for both in-person games and playing on LackeyCCG.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 6 MAY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 6th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 6th, 2020.
April 2020
Weekly 1E Roundup - 29 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 29th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.
Director's Office Hours Tomorrowby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 25th
Join Director of First Edition Charlie Plaine tomorrow, Sunday, April 26th at 10 AM Pacific. The stream will be on YouTube.
In The Cards: "The Doomsday Machine"by Michael Shea, Designer and Volunteer • April 25th
The first installment of a weekly series examining the past, present, and possible future of cards inspired by Trek's most popular episodes.
Public Playtesting Wanted - TNG-Only Card Poolby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 23rd
We're going to be hosting a series of opportunities for the public to help us test new formats, rules changes, and other changes to the game. The first, in June, will be focused on a card pool of just TNG-property logo cards; find out how you can help!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 15 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 15th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 15th, 2020.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 8 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 8th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 8th, 2020.
Improved Online Play Experienceby Brian S, Director of Operations • April 8th
Amidst the disruption of social-distancing, we have updated the site's functionality to improve the online play experience.
One Balance Update for April 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 6th
Both printings of Dyson Sphere Door get updated text in today's errata announcement. There are no changes to the Ban or Watch lists.
Director of Communications Search Beginsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 6th
Join the Board of Directors and help us communicate more effectively.
Emergency Ban Announcementby Jon Carter, Game Health Advisor • April 1st
We wrote up a pretty funny article to celebrate April Fools Day, but don't want to catch anyone off-guard. Check it out if you are so inclined.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 1 APRIL 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 1st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 1st, 2020.
March 2020
Volunteers Needed for Director of Communications Search Committeeby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 28th
Please help The Continuing Committee search for the new Director of Communications.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 25 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 25th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 25th, 2020.
COVID-19 & Organized Playby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • March 20th
Where does STCCG fit during an era of Social Distancing?
Weekly 1E Roundup - 18 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 18th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 18th, 2020.
Daniel Matteson Stepping Down as Director of Communicationsby Daniel Matteson, Exiting Director • March 17th
See Headline
Weekly 1E Roundup - 12 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 12th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, March 12th, 2020.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 4 MARCH 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 4th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 4th, 2020.
Bias Investigation Wrap-Upby Greg Dillon, Special Investigator • March 3rd
The investigation into accusations of bias against non-Americans during the 2016 Second Edition Brand Manager search is now complete.
March Errataby Tjark Ott, Second Edition Errata Team Leader • March 2nd
Five card receive errata today and are effective immediately.
First Edition Errata w/Ban and Watch List Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 2nd
As today is the 1st Monday of March, 2020, we have new errata as well as updates to the Ban and Watch Lists.
Project Status Update - March 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 1st
Find out the status of current and future projects in the Department of First Edition.
February 2020
Weekly 1E Roundup - 27 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 27th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, February 27th, 2020.
Regionals and Trek Masters Series Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 24th
Check out the prizes for the 2020 Regionals, Trek Masters Series, and Nationals events.
Nick Yankovec Returns as Director of Second Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chair of 2E Director Search Committee • February 22nd
Nick Yankovec was the unanimous choice of the Search Committee to take on the role of Director of Second Edition.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 20th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, February 20th, 2020.
Happy Valentine's Dayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 14th
It's Valentine's Day, and as a gift to all of you we have a brand new card! Take a look at Mr. and Mrs. Troi inside.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 12 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 12th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, February 12th, 2020.
2019 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 10th
The results are in. The current Directors are all retained.
Candidates for Director of Second Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chair of 2E Director Search Committee • February 9th
Read the applications and watch the interviews of the four (4) candidates for Director of Second Edition.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 5 FEBRUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 5th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, February 5th, 2020.
February Errataby Ross Fertel, Outgoing Director of Second Edition • February 3rd
Two Second Edition cards receive mainly cosmetic errata this month.
First Edition Errata Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 3rd
Four (4) First Edition cards receive errata today, and we have an announcement about our Errata Team.
Matt Zinno to Retire as 1E Errata Masterby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 3rd
Matt Zinno (commdecker) will be stepping down as 1E Errata Manager.
January 2020
Applications for Director of 2E Close TODAYby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 31st
Today is the final day to apply for the position of Director of Second Edition.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 30 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 30th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, January 30th, 2020.
James Heaney is the New 1E Rules Managerby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 28th
After a long search involving several qualified candidates, I'm happy to announced James Heaney (BCSWowbagger) will be the new 1E Rules Manager.
Vote in the Period of Review Starting Saturdayby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 28th
View the broadcasts, make your choice!
Raffle in Less than a Week!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • January 27th
The raffle bins are open for only a few more days!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 23 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 23rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, January 22nd, 2020.
Director of Second Edition Selection Committee and Applicationby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 22nd
The selection committee for the Director of Second Edition is now set. Find out the details inside this article, as well as instructions on how to apply.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 15 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 15th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, January 15th, 2020.
The Search for the Second Edition Directorby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 13th
In this article, search committee chair Charles Plaine outlines the process and expected timeline for the search for a new Second Edition Director.
The 2019 Period of Review Is Happening Now!by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 9th
Information on the Period of Review
Weekly 1E Roundup - 8 JANUARY 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 8th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, January 8th, 2020.
January 2020 Printable Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 6th
A number of promos have become printable as of today, Monday, January 6th.
Promo Printing Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 6th
Currently, we're experiencing problems with our promo printing process. Find out all the details in this article.
Project Status Update - January 2020by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 1st
Every so often, as Director of First Edition, I post an update on current and future projects. For this month, I've decided to try this post as an article as well. Read on to find out what's coming and when you might expect it.
December 2019
Weekly 1E Roundup - 18 DECEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 18th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, December 18th, 2019.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 11 DECEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 11th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, December 11th, 2019.
International Civil Aviation Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • December 6th
Fly a plane. Or a kite. Or a deck. And partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend.
Now Hiring: Chief Ambassadorby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • December 5th
The Continuing Committee is looking to fill the position of Chief Ambassador for the start of 2020.
Austin Chandler (DarkSabre) is the New 1E Playtest Managerby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 5th
Austin Chandler (DarkSabre) has taken on the additional role of 1E Playtest Manager, and will help with all things playtesting moving forward. Find out more details in this article!
Resignation of Ross Fertel as Director of Second Editionby Maggie Geppert, Chair and Executive Officer • December 5th
One chapter ends and another begins.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 4 DECEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 4th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, December 4th, 2019.
Tjark Ott is your new Second Edition Errata Team Leaderby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • December 3rd
Find out more about your new Second Edition Errata Team leader and the process thet resulted in his appointment.
Now Hiring: First Edition Rules Managerby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 3rd
The Continuing Committee's Department of First Edition is looking for a new Rules Manager. Find out details on the position - and how to apply - in this article.
November 2019
Small Business Saturdayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • November 29th
Infuse some capitol into those smaller stores that keep our world great and do some other Second Edition thing this weekend.
The 2019 Period of Review Needs a Moderatorby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • November 27th
It is nigh!
Michael Shea Stepping Down as Chief Ambassadorby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • November 21st
Michael Shea will be leaving the position of Chief Ambassador by the end of the year.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 20 NOVEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 20th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, November 20th, 2019.
National Baklava Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • November 16th
Sweet? Salty? Greek? Enjoy a tasty treat on many levels and do other Second Edition related activities this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 13 NOVEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 13th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, November 13th, 2019.
Go to an Art Museum Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • November 8th
Appreciate local Artistic efforts in your community and partake in other Second Edition related events this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 6 NOVEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 6th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, November 6th, 2019.
Jon Carter to Retire as 1E Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 5th
Jon Carter will be stepping down as the First Edition Rules Master after serving nearly seven years in the position.
Daylight Savings Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • November 1st
Set your clock back an hour (or twenty-three hours ahead if you're my Dad) and do other Second Edition related things this weekend.
October 2019
Weekly 1E Roundup - 30 OCTOBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 30th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, October 30th, 2019.
World Pasta Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • October 25th
Pay tribute to one of the most delicious and versatile foods known to mankind and do other Second Edition related things this weekend!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 23 OCTOBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 23rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.
Back to the Future Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • October 18th
Travel thirty years in the future to save your son from bad influences and do other Second Edition things
Weekly 1E Roundup - 16 OCTOBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 16th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, October 16th, 2019.
M & M Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • October 12th
Star Trek CCG Isn't the only thing that doesn't melt in your hands! Find out other things about the game going on this weekend.
Now Hiring: European Shipping Coordinatorby Brian S, Director of Operations • October 11th
We're searching for a candidate in Europe to coordinate prize support shipping.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 9 OCTOBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 9th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, October 9th, 2019.
Now Hiring: Second Edition Errata Team Leaderby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • October 8th
There is an opening in Second Edition Staff for an Errata Team Leader. Please see the article for details on how to apply.
World Teachers Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • October 5th
Celebrate your favorite teachers and do other activities related to Second Edition this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 2 OCTOBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 2nd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019.
September 2019
Sport Purple for Platelets Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • September 27th
Support important cells in your blood and do other Second Edition related events this weekend!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 26 SEPTEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 26th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, September 26th, 2019.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 18 SEPTEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 18th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, September 18th, 2019.
International Dot Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • September 13th
Let your creativity blossom and partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 11 SEPTEMBER 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 11th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, September 11th, 2019.
International Literacy Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • September 6th
Read all about it and celebrate Second Edition this weekend.
August 2019
Telephone Tuesdayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 30th
Get ready to be bombarded with calls and do other things to celebrate Second Edition this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 28 AUGUST 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 28th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.
Cheap Flights Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 23rd
Save some cash as you travel the World playing Trek and find out about other Second Edition related things going on this weekend.
National Roller Coaster Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 16th
Take a wild ride this weekend and participate in other Second Edition related events.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 14 AUGUST 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 14th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, August 14th, 2019.
Worlds 2019!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 9th
Looking at The Main Event and beyond.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 7 AUGUST 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 7th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, August 7th, 2019.
National Friendship Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 2nd
What better weekend to play Second Edition. Find out more in this week's admittedly brief update!
Second Edition Surveyby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 1st
We have some questions about how 2018 was for Second Edition.
July 2019
Weekly 1E Roundup - 31 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 31st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 31st, 2019.
National Aunt and Uncle Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 26th
Celebrate your family and do other Second Edition related events this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 24 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 24th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 24th, 2019.
National Moon Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 19th
Honor our closest celestial body and partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 17 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 17th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 17th, 2019.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 10 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 10th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 10th, 2019.
NAIDOC Weekby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 5th
Don't know what NAIDOC week is? Someone will might tell you as you look at this week's short update.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 3 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019.
Tell Us About Yourselfby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
To help us make the best forward plans we can, we're doing market research on our First Edition players and fans. Please fill out this survey, and share it with anyone in your life that might also be a 1E fan!
June 2019
World Asteroid Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 28th
Gasp at the marvels of the universe and partake in other Second Edition Activities this weekend.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 27 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 27th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, June 27th, 2019.
World Music Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 22nd
Dance to the music and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 19 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 19th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 19th, 2019.
Happy Army Birthday!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 14th
Celebrate those who serve their country and partake in other Second Edition related activities.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 12 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 12th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 12th, 2019.
Happy Birthday Prince!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 7th
Dance to the music of "1999" and partake in other Second Edition Related Activities.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 5 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 5th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 5th, 2019.
May 2019
Global Day of Parentsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 31st
It's like Mothers Day and Fathers Day came together and are celebrating an anniversary!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 29 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 29th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 29th, 2019.
National Paper Airplane Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 24th
Playing Second Edition isn't the only thing you can do with paper this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 22 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 22nd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019.
National No Dirty Dishes Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 18th
Clean up in more ways than one both within and outside the context of Second Edition this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 15 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 15th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.
National Limerick Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 10th
Write a limerick for your mom and partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 8 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 8th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 8th, 2019.
National Paranormal Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 3rd
Grab your proton packs as you do all sorts of Second Edition things this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 1 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 1st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 1st, 2019.
Special Announcementby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 1st
North American Continentals 2019
April 2019
The Board of Directors is Now Completeby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 29th
The Continuing Committee welcomes its newest Board Members, Charlie Plaine and Brian Schaflein.
National Superheroes Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 26th
Watch Avengers: Endgame and participate in other Second Edition related events this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 24 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 24th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 24th, 2019.
Bulldogs are Beautiful Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 19th
Enjoy the beauty of an oft aesthetically ignored pet and partake in other Second edition activities this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 17 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 17th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.
National Make Lunch Count Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 12th
Have the best mid day meals and participate in other Second Edition Events this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 10 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 10th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 10th, 2019.
New Beer's Eveby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 5th
Celebrate the end of prohibition in the Untied States with various Second Edition events this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 3 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 3rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019.
A Changing of the Guardby Brian Sykes, Head Moderator (Retired) • April 2nd
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
The Search for the Next Board Members Beginsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 1st
We need you for the Board of Directors, no foolin'!
March 2019
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 29th
Support your local game store and do other things Second Edition Related this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 27 MAR 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • March 27th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 27th, 2019.
Second Edition Update: World Meteorological Day Editionby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 22nd
Read all about Second Edition events that you may have missed this week.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 20 MAR 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • March 20th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 20th, 2019.
Red Nose Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 15th
Celebrate Red Nose Day 2019 and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 13 MAR 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • March 13th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 13th, 2019.
International Women's Day and Other 2E Events This Weekendby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 8th
Celebrate the wonderful women in our community and engage in other Second Edition related activities this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 6 MAR 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • March 6th
A weekly column where we look back at the previous week in First Edition, and take a look ahead at the next. This is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, March 6th, 2019.
Committee Members Needed for Board of Directors Searchesby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 5th
The Continuing Committee needs help finding the next Director of First Edition and Director of Operations.
Dr. Seuss's Birthday and other 2E Eventby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • March 1st
Honor the memory of a great author and other Second Edition related things to do this weekend.
February 2019
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 27 FEB 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 27th
A look back at the past week of First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, February 27th, 2019.
National Margarita Day and other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 22nd
Responsibly celebrate National Margarita Day and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
National Almond Day and Other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 15th
This weekend, celebrate a good source of Vitamin E and read about Second Edition related activities.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 13 FEB 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 13th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for February 6th, 2019.
2018 Period of Review Resultsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 9th
Thank you for voting this year.
National Pizza Day and Other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 8th
Celebrate National Pizza Day this weekend and catch up on some other happenings related to Second Edition.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 6 FEB 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • February 6th
A look at the past week in First Edition, and a look ahead at the next. This is the Wednesday 1E Roundup for February 6th, 2019.
Quarter 3 Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • February 3rd
November 2018 - January 2019
Super Bowl Weekend and Other 2E Eventsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 1st
Find out about Second Edition goings on from this past week and look ahead to the weekend.
Period of Review Voting is Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 1st
Check your Spam filters, folks.
January 2019
Voting on the Period of Review Coming Soon!by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 27th
Voting will take place electronically from February 1st - 8th.
Period of Review Times Saturday, January 26thby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • January 25th
The Omnibus and Organized Play broadcasts are both scheduled for Saturday.
Jonathan Engel is your new Second Edition Creative Managerby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 1st
Jonathan "Triumph" Engel is the new Creative Manager for Second Edition
2018-19 Organizational Notesby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • January 1st
The Period of Review is nigh! And other important stuff is going on.
December 2018
2018 Second Quarter Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • December 23rd
August - October
November 2018
Request for Comment: the Bylawsby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • November 28th
The Continuing Committee seeks your feedback on our proposed Bylaws.
Second Edition Staffing Updateby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 7th
There is a change coming with Second Edition design staffing.
October 2018
Austin Chandler is Our New Social Media Managerby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • October 20th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce its newest staff member!
September 2018
First Quarter 2018 Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • September 14th
Money Time
August 2018
Now Hiring - Communications Department Positions!by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • August 24th
The Continuing Committee is looking for volunteers for the vacant Social Media Manager and Writing Team Manager positions.
May 2018
March 2017 & Fiscal 2017 Financial Recapby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 5th
Financial Updates
April 2018
Alan French Donates Prize Money for 1E Continentalsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 17th
Thanks to an incredibly generous donation, there will be prizes - including travel reimbursement - for all of our First Edition continental championships.
March 2018
Congratulations to Our Newest Volunteers!by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • March 10th
The Continuing Committee is pleased to announce that all four recent volunteer searches have been successful.
The Continuing Committee Has Been Hackedby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • March 2nd
The Continuing Committee has recently learned that we have been the subject of a cyberattack.
January 2018
December Financial Updateby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • January 15th
Money Position Updates
The Continuing Committee Seeks New Volunteersby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • January 10th
The CC wishes to fill a number of vacant positions within the volunteer corps.
December 2017
The Road to Worlds: Austrian Nationalsby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 15th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Peter Machovits and Stefan Slaby!
2017 Volunteer Thank You Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 12th
A special thank you package is on its way to all of our volunteers from 2017. Check out these volunteer exclusive promos!
The 2017 Ambassador Gift Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 11th
Check out the promos that we provided to our Ambassadors in 2017: Neelix!
Chief Ambassador Jeremy Benedict Stepping Downby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 10th
Jeremy Benedict, our long-time Chief Ambassador, is stepping down from the role.
Tenth Birthday Saleby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 8th
The Continuing Committee is celebrating it's 10th year with a sale on Premium Memberships!
Period of Review Dates and Timesby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • December 4th
The Period of Review is Nigh!
November Financial Updateby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • December 3rd
Holidays Holidays and Money Money Money
October Finance Updateby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • December 2nd
Happy Holidays... Money....
November 2017
Statement on Organized Play Changesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 28th
Read (or watch) the Chairman's statement on recent changes in Organized Play.
October 2017
September Financial Updateby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • October 24th
End of Second Quarter
The Period of Review is Nigh!by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • October 16th
The Continuing Committee seeks a host for the Period of Review.
September 2017
Design Spotlight: First Edition Non-Alignedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 24th
It's time to discuss the pros and cons of a Non-Aligned affiliation in First Edition in this week's design spotlight article.
August Financial Statementsby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • September 6th
August Financial recap.
July Financial Statementsby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • September 5th
July Finances Recap.
August 2017
News from the Finance Departmentby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • August 9th
Incorporation, bylaws, associations, and regulations.....
July 2017
June Financials by Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • July 7th
Income Statement & Balance Sheet for June 2017.
June 2017
May 2017
Politics and the Forumby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 29th
Politics brings controversy to the forums. Should we as a community allow political speech to continue?
April 2017 Financial Activity Reportby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 14th
April Financial Report
Initial Financial Positionby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 1st
Latinum Latinum where has all my Latinum gone?
April 2017
Project Zidaneby Daniel Matteson, Social Media Manager • April 2nd
We're overhauling the Continuing Committee's YouTube channel -- and we need your help!
March 2017
Greetings from the New European OP Coordinatorby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • March 27th
A little bit about myself :-)
February 2017
Julius Melhardt Joins the CC as the New European Continental Coordinator for OP.by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized Play • February 25th
Please welcome the newest European Continental Coordinator for Organized Play.
Justin Ford Has Been Selected for Chief Financial Officerby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • February 24th
A Chief Financial Officer has now been found for the Continuing Committee.
January 2017
Cristoffer Wiker Steps Down as First Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 30th
Join me in thanking Cristoffer Wiker for his service as First Edition Brand Manager.
First Edition Creative Team Membersby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 29th
The First Edition Creative Team is looking for new members!
First Edition Creative Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 25th
Please join me in thanking retiring 1E Creative Manager David "superdave" Runyon on a long and storied tenure with the Continuing Committee.
The Search is On for a Chief Financial Officerby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • January 9th
Financial accountability for the Continuing Committee is long overdue. The CC hopes to rectify this situation by searching for and hiring a Chief Financial Officer.
December 2016
Texas Chainsaw Mastersby John Corbett, Host • December 27th
I'm putting my money where my mouth is.
2016 Fourth Quarter Raffle - Bins Closing Soon!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • December 23rd
The Raffle is on!
Organized Play Coordinator Applications: European and Australianby Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized Play • December 20th
Now accepting applications for European and Australian Organized Play Coordinators.
European and Australian OP Coordinators Retireby Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized Play • December 12th
Today, we are sad to announce the departure of two of our most valuable volunteers from Organised Play.
November 2016
The Second Edition Rules Manager is Amber Van Breemenby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 29th
Amber Van Breeman has accepted the position of Second Edition Rules Manager.
October 2016
Now Hiring: Second Edition Rules Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 25th
The Continuing Committee is looking for someone to succeed Tyler Fultz as the Second Edition Rules Manager.
It's That Time - the Period of Review Begins Now!by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • October 19th
Once again it's time for the community to weigh in on the performance of the Continuing Committee via the Period of Review.
Matt Zinno is the New First Edition Errata Team Leadby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • October 7th
Matt Zinno [commdecker] has decided to step forward and take the reins of the First Edition Errata team.
A Dialog with a Concerned Citizenby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • October 3rd
Earlier in the summer, I was contacted by a 2nd Edition player by the name of Tjark Ott, tjark on the Forums. He asked if we could meet on Skype to discuss a few concerns he had with the way things were currently being handled by the Continuing Committee. We had a fairly substantial conversation regarding some of the basic ways that TrekCC operates, which I was happy to answer. He asked if he could write up a series of questions, which I would then formally answer. We agreed that those questions and answers would form the basis of an article for the public. The result is this article.
September 2016
Ross Fertel is the new Second Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 26th
Ross Fertel (Faithful Reader) has taken on the responsibilities of the Second Edition Brand Manager. There will be a public request for comment period prior to official appointment.
On the Origin of Speciesby Ross Fertel, Human Writer • September 15th
Get a behind the scenes at two of the newest species and the potential impact one of them will have on the game going forward
Now Hiring: Proofreading Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 12th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a volunteer to take charge of our proofreading team.
July 2016
Evergreenby Ross Fertel, Forever Changing Writer • July 27th
Spend some time, but not too much time, looking at changes that may or may not be made to all three games.
June 2016
May 2016
Second Edition Creative Seeks Contributorby Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager • May 24th
Ever wish a favorite quote of yours was on a 2E card? Or is there an unused story from an episode that you think would make a great dilemma or mission? Apply today to join the 2E Creative Team!
Request for Comments: Maggie Geppert as Vice Chairmanby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 21st
After a long process, Maggie Geppert (jadziadax8) has been nominated for the position of Vice Chair. Please let us know your thoughts.
Continuing Committee Staff Meeting - May 28th, 10 AM PDTby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 19th
We'd like to invite you to join The Continuing Committee for our first public staff meeting, on Saturday, May 28th at 10 AM Pacific.
April 2016
Emergency Errata: Organized Terrorist Activitiesby Charlie Plaine, Acting 2E Brand Manager • April 25th
The Second Edition Errata Team has issued an emergency errata for Organized Terrorist Activities.
A Time to Stand Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 22nd
A Time to Stand is now available for immediate download, and will be legal worldwide for play in one week, on the 29th of April.
March 2016
2016 First Quarter Raffle - Bins Closing Soon!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 18th
The bins for the 2016 First Quarter Raffle will close at the end of the quarter, on Thursday, March 31st.
Kieren Otton is the New Director of Public Relationsby J, Writing Team Manager • March 15th
Kieren Otton [Honest] has accepted our offer to become the new Director of Public Relations.
February 2016
Applications for Vice Chairman Openby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 25th
Are you interested in becoming the CC's Vice Chairman?
Rest in Peace, Sean by Neil Timmons, Vice Chairman • February 6th
An old player in the Virginia group has passed away.
Hindsight: A Design Reflection Podcastby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 5th
In 2014, I started an article series to review every Star Trek CCG expansion ever made. Today, two years later, I revive that series as a podcast.
January 2016
Raffle News & Announcementsby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • January 18th
Dan shares some raffle news and announces the date of the first quarterly raffle for 2016.
November 2015
Now Hiring: Design Internsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 30th
The Continuing Committee is looking for design interns to work on upcoming First Edition and Second Edition projects. Details and the application are inside this article.
New Terms of Use Agreementby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 11th
Find out how we have updated our site's terms of use to include the Code of Conduct, and what it means for you.
Now Hiring: Director of Public Relationsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 2nd
The Continuing Committee is searching for a dedicated volunteer to take on the position of Director of Public Relations.
October 2015
Ken Tufts is the New Director of Organized Playby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 15th
Ken Tufts [Worf Son of Mogh] has accepted our offer to become the new Director of Organized Play.
2015 Period of Reviewby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 11th
It's time for The Continuing Committee to host a public review of its activities, inviting the community to offer feedback, comment, and critique.
Nick Yankovec Retires as Second Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 1st
Today, we salute a volunteer whom is stepping down and thank him for his dedicated service.
September 2015
The Observation Loungeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 28th
The Observation Lounge is a monthly "town hall meeting" for the Trek community, hosted on Google Hangout by the Chairman Charlie Plaine.
July 2015
June 2015
Andrea Heywood-Lobban (Kamala) is the New Tribbles Art Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 18th
Andrea Heywood-Lobban (Kamala) will be creating the majority of our new Tribbles images. Please join me in welcoming her into her new role!
Matthyas Kiraly to Step Down as OP Directorby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 15th
Today it is our unfortunate duty to report that Matthyas Kiraly (stoovie) will be stepping down as the Director of Organized Play in the autumn of 2015.
May 2015
Now Hiring: Tribbles Art Manager!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 26th
The Continuing Committee is looking for someone to become the Tribbles Art Manager, taking charge of all future Tribbles image creation.
Daniel Matteson is our Social Media Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 22nd
We are proud to announce that Daniel Matteson [OKCoyote] has accepted the position of Social Media Manager.
Feeling Creative?by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • May 12th
The First Edition Creative Development Team is looking to expand and now taking applications for volunteers.
April 2015
Social Media Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 21st
The Continuing Committee is looking for someone to manage our social media presence. If you're interested, please find application details within.
January 2015
Community Survey Accepting Responsesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 26th
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve ourselves and the experiences for our members, we are asking all members to participate in a brief survey.
November 2014
Art Team Volunteers Needed!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 9th
The Continuing Committee has an urgent need for volunteers to join our Art Team.
October 2014
2014 Period of Review - Public Relationsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 15th
The fifth and final Period of Review will take a look at our public relations and community interaction over the past year.
Michael Van Breemen Joins Organized Play Teamby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 15th
Michael Van Breemen [The Ninja Scot] has accepted the North American Continental Coordinator position and will begin work immediately.
2014 Period of Review - Organized Playby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 4th
Join us for the fourth in our series of Live Google Hangouts as we draw the 2014 Period of Review to a close. This review focuses on Organized Play.
September 2014
2014 Period of Review - First Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 27th
Join us for the third in our series of Live Google Hangouts as we continue the 2014 Period of Review, focusing on First Edition.
2014 Period of Review - Live Google Hangoutsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 20th
We're happy to be hosting a series of Google Hangouts to conduct our annual Period of Review. Join us live, or watch the reviews later on YouTube.
2014 Period of Review - The Year in Reviewby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 20th
Join us for the first in our series of Live Google Hangouts as we begin the 2014 Period of Review, focusing on the health of the communities and the organization as a whole.
2014 Period of Review - Second Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 20th
Join us for the second in our series of Live Google Hangouts as we continue the 2014 Period of Review, focusing on Second Edition.
August 2014
North American OP Coordinator Retiresby Matthyas Kiraly, Director of Organized Play • August 8th
After over five years of faithful service, the North American Continental Organized Play Coordinator, Dave Kuck, has announced his retirement.
July 2014
Cristoffer Wiker is the New First Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
We are proud to announce that Cristoffer Wiker has accepted the position of First Edition Brand Manager, joining The Continuing Committee.
February 2014
Welcome to the Team, Steve Hartmann!by Matthyas Kiraly, Director of Organized Play • February 6th
Please warmly welcome Stephen "chompers" Hartmann, The Continuing Committee's new Australian OP Coordinator!
January 2014
Proof Readers Wantedby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 29th
Proof Readers Wanted
GenCon 2014: Room Block Requestsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 28th
Stay with TrekCC downtown for GenCon 2014 - get your requests in early, as rooms will fill up quickly!
TrekCC Hosts Live Hangoutby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 20th
Join the Chairman on Tuesday at 4 PM Pacific (7 PM Server) for a live hangout discussion and Q&A.
Matthyas Kiraly is Our New Director of Organized Playby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 10th
Effective immediately, Matthyas Kiraly (stoovie) has accepted the position of Director of Organized Play.
First Edition Brand Manager Wantedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 1st
The Continuing Committee is looking for a passionate volunteer to take up the role of First Edition Brand Manager.
December 2013
Two Staffing Changesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 16th
Today, we are sad to announce the departure of two of our most valuable volunteers.
November 2013
2013 Period of Review - Second Edition Live Hangoutby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 3rd
The third of our four (4) Google Hangouts, focusing on Second Edition, is Sunday, November 10.
October 2013
2013 Period of Review - Organized Play Live Hangoutby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 27th
The second of our four (4) Google Hangouts, focusing on Organized Play, is Sunday, November 3.
2013 Period of Review - First Edition Live Hangoutby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 21st
The first of our four (4) Google Hangouts, focusing on First Edition, is Saturday, October 26.
2013 Period of Review - Live Discussions w/Q&A Sessionsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 7th
As part of our continuing desire to improve communication and performance, we will be hosting a series of Google Hangouts as part of our annual Period of Review.
September 2013
TCC Staffing Changes and Announcmentsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 20th
Nick Yankovec (nickyank) is joining The Continuing Committee as the Second Edition Brand Manager. We also have updated our About Us page with more details about our staff!
June 2013
Mid-year Reviewby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 19th
Join staff of The Continuing Committee in a Google+ Hangout on Sunday, July 14th, 2013 as part of our mid-year review.
May 2013
Give Us a Call!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 23rd
We've set up a special Google Voice number for you to call us and share your thoughts with us! Contact us at (914) 487-3522 (4 TREK CC).
January 2013
Reminder: Virtual Card Policiesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 30th
Virtual cards must remain virtual (not professionally printed) and are never to be bought or sold; all such cards are FREE to all at trekcc.org.
December 2012
2012 Period of Review Continuesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 26th
The 2012 Period of Review for Chairman Charlie Plaine is now open.
Celebrate TCC's 5th Anniversaryby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 22nd
Join The Continuing Committee in celebrating it's fifth anniversary with a limited time achievement and a free premium deckbuilder preview!
2012 Period of Review Openby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 16th
Over the final few weeks of the year, The Continuing Committee invites all members of the community to comment on our operations.
New First Edition Rules Master Selectedby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • December 4th
Jonathan Carter appointed First Edition Rules Master.
November 2012
Chief Ambassador Takes Controlby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 20th
The newly created position of Chief Ambassador, designed to manage and maintain the Ambassador Corps, will be immediately filled by Jeremy Benedict.
Welcome Our New Writing Team Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 16th
TCC is proud to announce the appointment of J. Austill, a.k.a. The Mad Vulcan, to the position of Writing Team Manager.
August 2012
Jordan Leung, 1E Brand Manager, to Spearhead Rules Master Searchby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 31st
Effective immediately, First Edition Brand Manager Jordan Leung takes on the duties of Acting Rules Master and will spearhead the search for a permanent replacement.
Applications for First Edition Rules Master Now Being Acceptedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 10th
The Continuing Committee is now seeking applicants for the open position of First Edition Rules Master.
June 2012
Cardassia mourns for one of its ownby Sean O'Reilly • June 10th
The Star Trek CCG community in Central Florida is mourning over the sudden death of one of its players.
May 2012
Allen Gould Resigns as First Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 15th
Allen Gould has stepped down as the First Edition Rules Master.
February 2012
GenCon Room Block - Requests Needed!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 26th
We're looking to make plans for our room block at GenCon 2012, so if you're interested in lodging with TrekCC players, read on!
December 2011
Jordan Leung is the First Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 20th
Jordan Leung (FrakkinPhoenix) has accepted the position of First Edition Brand Manager, effective immediately.
November 2011
Loss of a Friendby The Continuing Committee • November 11th
"I have been and always shall be your friend."
Tyler Fultz is Your Second Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 7th
Tyler Fultz (a.k.a. DJstormtrooper) has been accepted the role of the Second Edition Rules Master, effective immediately.
Jason Robinette Steps Down as First Edition Lead Designerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 2nd
Jason Robinette has stepped down as our First Edition Lead Designer.
October 2011
First Edition Designers Wanted!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 16th
The Continuing Committee is looking for several interested persons to join our First Edition design teams.
Playtesters Wantedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 10th
The Continuing Committee is looking for new play testing groups to join the corps.
September 2011
Chairman's Period of Review Beginsby The Continuing Committee • September 26th
Chairman Charles Plaine is up for his annual Period of Review
2011 Period of Review Beginsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 13th
The annual Period of Review begins today with your chance to evaluate the performance of our sitting 1E Rules Master, Allen Gould, and the overall performance of the 2E Rules Committee.
June 2011
Canadian Shipping Delaysby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 20th
Due to the Canadian Post's strike, we are temporarily unable to ship any requisitions to Canada.
Michael Keller Retires as Second Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 6th
After over three years of dedicated and admirable service, Michael Keller has decided to retire from The Continuing Committee.
Ambassadors Assemble!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 3rd
Our Ambassador corps is ready for action! Find out who is representing your area, and how you can contact them to help promote your favorite games!
May 2011
Creative Managers Join the Foldby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 16th
David Runyon and Matt Kirk join The Continuing Committee as the new First Edition and Second Edition Creative Managers. Find out how you can help our new creative team grow!
It's a Party!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 6th
In celebration of the anniversary of the Chairman's birth, he offers forth a gift for everyone!
April 2011
First Edition Play Testers Needed!by Jason Robinette, Lead Designer (1E) • April 18th
Would you like to help make the next First Edition expansion even more exciting than Shades of Gray? Find out how you can become a 1E play tester!
Rogue Shindler (SirRogue) is Your Achievements Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 18th
The Continuing Committee is proud to introduce Rogue Shindler, a.k.a. Section 31's SirRogue, as our new Achievements Master.
March 2011
Reminder: Deadline For Staff Positions is SUNDAYby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 17th
The deadline for submission of applications for our recently advertised staff positions is this Sunday, March 20, 2011.
February 2011
Now Hiring: Achievement Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 28th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a volunteer to take on the new position of Achievement Master. Find out more details in this article, as well as the application for the position.
Now Hiring: First Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 28th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a volunteer to take on the new position of First Edition Brand Master. Find out more details in this article, as well as the application for the position.
Now Hiring: Second Edition Brand Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 28th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a volunteer to take on the new position of Second Edition Brand Master. Find out more details in this article, as well as the application for the position.
Now Hiring: First Edition Creative Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 28th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a volunteer to take on the new position of First Edition Creative Master. Find out more details in this article, as well as the application for the position.
Now Hiring: Second Edition Creative Managerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 28th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a volunteer to take on the new position of Second Edition Creative Master. Find out more details in this article, as well as the application for the position.
Several Staff Positions Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 28th
We're looking to recruit some help from the community! If you're interested in volunteering for one of these positions, let us know today!
Message Board Rules and Attitudesby Chris Lobban, Message Board Moderator • February 24th
We've made too many compromises already, too many retreats. They invade our space, and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds, and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far and no further!
Ambassadors Assemble!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 21st
Are you interested in expanding the games in your community? Are you willing to teach the game to new players in your region? Then you might be a perfect fit for our Ambassador Program! Find out more inside.
GenCon 2011 Rooming Blockby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 2nd
The Continuing Committee has secured over a dozen rooms in the Omni Hotel in downtown Indianapolis for GenCon 2011 lodging. Find out how you can get in on these incredible deals!
December 2010
Allen Gould Appointed First Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 24th
Allen Gould (AllenGould) has been appointed as the new First Edition Rules Master.
Brad DeFruiter to Resign as Second Edition Lead Designerby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 10th
Brad DeFruiter will be stepping down as the Second Edition Lead Designer after completion of our upcoming expansion, Extreme Measures.
November 2010
Are you a web developer? We need you!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a few web developers to volunteer their time and skills to join our new Web Development Team.
Nick Fancher Steps Down as First Edition Rules Masterby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 21st
Nick Fancher has stepped down as the First Edition Rules Master due to time constraints imposed by his work and personal life. We at The Continuing Committee thank him for his dedicated service, and wish him well.
Weekly Roundupby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 8th
A lot of information was posted on Friday, so this is your chance to catch up and see if you missed anything!
October 2010
2010 Period of Review - Chairman Plaineby Michael Keller, Second Edition Head Judge • October 13th
The annual TCC Period of Review for 2010 begins today, focusing on the performance of Chairman Charles Plaine.
August 2010
Continuing Committee Seeks Writersby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • August 6th
Want to write for The Continuing Committee? You can inspire decks played in tournaments worldwide!
April 2010
Continuing Committee Recruiting Artistsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 12th
The Continuing Committee is in need of several talented graphic artists to join our Art Team. Do you have what it takes to help produce future virtual expansions?
February 2010
Open Call For Writersby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • February 23rd
First and Second Edition Writing Teams' Open Call For Writers
December 2009
Happy Holidaysby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 25th
Enjoy the holidays with some games of Star Trek!
November 2009
Fifteen Years and The Best is Yet to Comeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 6th
Today we celebrate fifteen years together, with the release of The 15th Anniversary Collection and some big news about the future.
September 2009
Did You Enjoy Our Free Premium Preview?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 21st
If you enjoyed our free premium website preview over the weekend, why not sign up for a year-long membership and avoid the ads?
TCC Recruiting Two New Department Headsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 18th
The Continuing Committee is looking for a new Director of Organized Play and a new Marketing Director.
A Final Unity: The State of the Game 2009by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 9th
The Chairman begins a new tradition with the first annual "State of the Game" message to the community.
Chairman's Period of Review Beginsby The Continuing Committee • September 2nd
Chairman Charles Plaine is up for his annual Period of Review.
August 2009
Did You Demo "That Trek Card Game" at GenCon?by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • August 21st
If you were one of the more than forty people who learned to play the Star Trek: Customizable Card Game (either First or Second Edition) at GenCon 2009, this article is for you!
July 2009
Warehouse Online!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • July 22nd
After a reorganization, The Continuing Committee's Warehouse is back in operation. Expect overdue prizes to begin shipping within a week. Confirm your info!
June 2009
New Opportunities for Organized Play in Europeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 20th
As one member steps down to advance his career, another stands ready to take his place. The Committee, continues.
New Shipping Manager Heralds Reformby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 9th
Dan Hamman (SirDan), host of the Section 31 podcast, has now joined The Continuing Committee as our Shipping Manager and the head of our Prize Distribution Department.
May 2009
Updating Your Addressby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 20th
A quick tutorial to help you help us with your shipments.
Kits For Those Running Regionalsby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • May 18th
For those in charge of a Regional tournament,...
Buttons, Buttons. Who's Got the Buttons?by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • May 18th
Skill buttons are part of the Regionals kits...
Shipping Updateby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • May 17th
A brief update regarding items to be shipped...
April 2009
Missing Store Orders and Raffle Prizesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 22nd
Wondering when you'll get your orders from the store, or your raffle prizes?
March 2009
Dave Kuck Joins The Continuing Committeeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 7th
Dave Kuck has accepted our offer to join The Continuing Committee as the new North American Continental Coordinator!
A Statement About Prizes and Shipmentsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 1st
Find out more about the problems with prize shipments and how they're being addressed.
February 2009
What's in a Badge?by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • February 5th
What do all those little badges mean, anyway?
January 2009
Premium Website: The Good News, and the Bad Newsby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • January 1st
So I've got good news, and I've got bad news...
December 2008
Happy Holidays!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 24th
The Continuing Committee is proud to be part of this community, and wishes each and every one of you a happy holiday season!
Premium Website: How to Joinby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • December 15th
Now that you know what it does, how do you get one?
Premium Website: Two More Features Unveiledby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • December 1st
The fourth entry in this series of bi-weekly articles comes with a holiday present.
November 2008
Premium Website: The Details Continueby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • November 17th
This third article in the series discusses another new feature, plus a special bonus for long-term members.
Premium Website: The Next Informationby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • November 3rd
The second article in the series, discussing another new feature, plus the pricing scheme.
October 2008
Premium Website: An Introductionby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • October 20th
The first in a series of articles revealing details about the new Premium Website
September 2008
Reorganization Leads to Greater Focus and New Opportunitiesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 2nd
As one of the first steps in making 2009 the best year for Trek, three members of The Continuing Committee will be changing jobs.
August 2008
Kevin Jaeger Joins The Continuing Committee!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 20th
As the 2008 World Champion, Kevin Jaeger has accepted the opportunity to join The Continuing Committee as the next Player's Representative.
Be a part of the future of Star Trek CCGby Tony Gammell, Lead Market Developer • August 18th
It's not often that a chance comes along to be a part of something incredible...
Get to GenCon Indy and the Star Trek Worlds Championships For Free!by Tony Gammell, Lead Market Developer • August 2nd
No this isn't some crazy timeshare scheme or anything sinister...with a little common sense, I can show you how to minimize your costs when traveling to Worlds 2008.
Continuing Committee Financial Statementby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 1st
Chairman Plaine provides an overview of The Continuing Committee's financial activity for our first seven months of activity.
July 2008
Helping the Continuing Committee-Your Suggestions?by Tony Gammell, Lead Market Developer • July 6th
There are many ways that the players of Star Trek CCG can help The Continuing Committee...
Parek Foil Promotionby Charlie Plaine, Chancellor • July 5th
Are you in need of a Parek foil? Find out how you can get one!
June 2008
Regional Name Voting Begins!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 6th
Not satisfied with the generic name for your Region? Register as a member of your Region and vote on your new name! Details inside.
Celebrating Six Monthsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 5th
Six months ago, The Continuing Committee officially began operations with the launch of trekcc.org. Here's to another six months!
Welcome to Delta-02!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 3rd
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce and welcome the members of the first new Region, Delta-02 in Asia!
1st Edition Director Selectedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 1st
Jeremy Commandeur joins The Continuing Committee as the 1st Edition Director.
March 2008
Got a Burning Question? Join the CC for a Live Chat!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 20th
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 27th, 2008, at 7 PM server time, in our chat room for a live chat with The Continuing Committee.
Continuing Committee Seeks Content!by Darren Lacoste, Director of Public Relations • March 11th
Have something to say, but don't want to commit to becoming a regular writer?
February 2008
Continuing Committee Seeks First Edition Directorby Darren Lacoste, Director of Public Relations • February 29th
A new position within The Committee, First Edition Director, will fill this role, and we're currently accepting applications from interested community members.
January 2008
Continuing Committee Collecting Cashby Darren Lacoste, Director of Public Relations • January 22nd
Darren outlines the Committee's plans, and what they need from you.
Continuing Committee Begins Operations!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 7th
Learn what the Continuing Committee has in store for the 2008 Championship season and beyond!