About Us
AUSTREK, The Star Trek Fan Club Inc, is a not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia.
Established in 1976, AUSTREK is a social club for individuals of all ages and from many different walks of life who share a common interest in the television and movie franchise Star Trek. AUSTREK is a great way for Star Trek fans to meet regularly and join in activities such as trivia games, costuming, quizzes, alien make-up techniques, conventions, picnics, phaser-strike tournaments, social BBQs, debates, costumed film premieres and heaps more.
We also have our regular newsletter, The Captain's Log. The Captain's Log contains Star Trek and general science fiction news, book and film reviews, letters, articles, club news and lots more. In your Log you'll also find information on social activities, regular meetings and special events, including upcoming conventions.
In addition, your AUSTREK membership will get you discounts on Star Trek merchandise and services from participating businesses around Melbourne, including discount entry to conventions run by First Contact Conventions.
People often ask, "Why is Star Trek so popular?" At AUSTREK we believe the positive vision of the future each episode envisages is the answer.
Gene Roddenberry's vision of all mankind working together in a great quest for knowledge sets the theme for each show and gives all the peoples of planet Earth a goal to work towards.
Austrek Statement of Purpose and Rules
Our Rules of Association (PDF) can be downloaded here.
Established in 1976, AUSTREK is a social club for individuals of all ages and from many different walks of life who share a common interest in the television and movie franchise Star Trek. AUSTREK is a great way for Star Trek fans to meet regularly and join in activities such as trivia games, costuming, quizzes, alien make-up techniques, conventions, picnics, phaser-strike tournaments, social BBQs, debates, costumed film premieres and heaps more.
We also have our regular newsletter, The Captain's Log. The Captain's Log contains Star Trek and general science fiction news, book and film reviews, letters, articles, club news and lots more. In your Log you'll also find information on social activities, regular meetings and special events, including upcoming conventions.
In addition, your AUSTREK membership will get you discounts on Star Trek merchandise and services from participating businesses around Melbourne, including discount entry to conventions run by First Contact Conventions.
People often ask, "Why is Star Trek so popular?" At AUSTREK we believe the positive vision of the future each episode envisages is the answer.
Gene Roddenberry's vision of all mankind working together in a great quest for knowledge sets the theme for each show and gives all the peoples of planet Earth a goal to work towards.
Austrek Statement of Purpose and Rules
Our Rules of Association (PDF) can be downloaded here.
2019-20 Austrek Committee Members
AUSTREK's Committee consists of a President, a Vice President, a General Secretary, a Treasurer, and up to five general committee members. The committee is voted in annually at our Annual General Meeting (usually in February or March of each year).
Below are listed the current committee for 2019-20.
We currently have a few vacancies on the Committee, and would really love to hear from anyone interested in helping out. It's entirely voluntary, surprisingly fun, and a bit of hard work. But the more people we have the less each one has to do - it's all about team work!
If you're interested in joining the Committee and helping us organise and run events for Austrek, or even if you just want to find out more, please contact us at austrek1976@hotmail.com.
Below are listed the current committee for 2019-20.
We currently have a few vacancies on the Committee, and would really love to hear from anyone interested in helping out. It's entirely voluntary, surprisingly fun, and a bit of hard work. But the more people we have the less each one has to do - it's all about team work!
If you're interested in joining the Committee and helping us organise and run events for Austrek, or even if you just want to find out more, please contact us at austrek1976@hotmail.com.
President
Melanie (Mel) Nemer - President / Communications & Acting General Secretary
Hi, my name is Mel and I've been a part of the Austrek since 2001 and part of the committee since 2004. This is my 6th year as President and am happy to continue being a part of such an amazing club, with a great committee and fantastic members!
I love sci-fi generally, but Star Trek is my main passion. What interests me the most is one of Starfleet’s main goals; exploring different places and meet different people. This has been a huge influence in motivating me to travel around our own planet, which I've done plenty of.
The club itself is a fantastic place to meet new people with the same interest, make new friends and of course, dressing up! I love being creative and making costumes, which has always been great fun and a fantastic ice-breaker... I've even been green!
Hi, my name is Mel and I've been a part of the Austrek since 2001 and part of the committee since 2004. This is my 6th year as President and am happy to continue being a part of such an amazing club, with a great committee and fantastic members!
I love sci-fi generally, but Star Trek is my main passion. What interests me the most is one of Starfleet’s main goals; exploring different places and meet different people. This has been a huge influence in motivating me to travel around our own planet, which I've done plenty of.
The club itself is a fantastic place to meet new people with the same interest, make new friends and of course, dressing up! I love being creative and making costumes, which has always been great fun and a fantastic ice-breaker... I've even been green!
Vice President
Colin Parkinson - Vice President / Rumours & Gossip / Memberships
Name: Colin Parkinson.
AKA: Col, Big Col.
Rank: General Committee (Red Shirt)
Profile: Born into a modest family on the planet Earth, my interest in Star Trek was piqued through my Mother. The Mission Logs of the Star Ship Enterprise became compulsive studying every Sunday evening between 5-6pm. From then I devoted my spare time into the research of The Missions of the Enterprise B, Voyager and DS-9.
Joining Austrek in 2007 has introduced me to many fellow fans and developed good friendships along the way. My finest Trek experience had to be a trip to Paramount Studios itself back in 2013 and to get first-hand, behind the scenes of Star Trek. Hopefully as a committee member I can add value to this great club.
Name: Colin Parkinson.
AKA: Col, Big Col.
Rank: General Committee (Red Shirt)
Profile: Born into a modest family on the planet Earth, my interest in Star Trek was piqued through my Mother. The Mission Logs of the Star Ship Enterprise became compulsive studying every Sunday evening between 5-6pm. From then I devoted my spare time into the research of The Missions of the Enterprise B, Voyager and DS-9.
Joining Austrek in 2007 has introduced me to many fellow fans and developed good friendships along the way. My finest Trek experience had to be a trip to Paramount Studios itself back in 2013 and to get first-hand, behind the scenes of Star Trek. Hopefully as a committee member I can add value to this great club.
Treasurer
Clare McDonald - Treasurer
I've been a Trekkie since I started reading the books in high school, and a member of Austrek for quite a while. I love reading all science fiction, but can always find time to watch Star Trek.
I'm a serial Committee member and have been on the Committee of Austrek on about 4 separate occasions. I keep trying to leave, but I always come back - like Melbourne, it just feels like home.
I also love purple.
I've been a Trekkie since I started reading the books in high school, and a member of Austrek for quite a while. I love reading all science fiction, but can always find time to watch Star Trek.
I'm a serial Committee member and have been on the Committee of Austrek on about 4 separate occasions. I keep trying to leave, but I always come back - like Melbourne, it just feels like home.
I also love purple.
General Committee
Emma Pippos - General Committee / Librarian
I've been a member of Austrek now for about 10 years. I am a High School English and History teacher, and I generally teach years 8, 9, 10 and VCE classes. I have two children, a boy and a girl and my son was married recently.
My hobbies are reading, going to the opera, gardening, sewing, embroidery, the theatre, dancing, Austrek and many more. I have been a fan of Star Trek since I watched it in the 1960s and have loved every reincarnation of it, though the original is my favourite and Captain Kirk is my hero.
I've been a member of Austrek now for about 10 years. I am a High School English and History teacher, and I generally teach years 8, 9, 10 and VCE classes. I have two children, a boy and a girl and my son was married recently.
My hobbies are reading, going to the opera, gardening, sewing, embroidery, the theatre, dancing, Austrek and many more. I have been a fan of Star Trek since I watched it in the 1960s and have loved every reincarnation of it, though the original is my favourite and Captain Kirk is my hero.
General Committee
Michael Laizans - General Committee
General Committee
Richard Joint - General Committee
General Committee
Amanda Millear - General Committee
I have been a member of Austrek since November 2014 and my first door prize was in 2015. Since then I have won many door prizes!
I attended my first ever Gala Ball that was 40 years of Austrek and 50 years of Star Trek, which was at the Amora Hotel in Richmond. I wore my Captains Uniform for the first time and I felt proud wearing this. I also won best dancer prize and since then I have been known as the dancing Queen.
This is my first year on the committee and I am very proud to be serving!
I have been a member of Austrek since November 2014 and my first door prize was in 2015. Since then I have won many door prizes!
I attended my first ever Gala Ball that was 40 years of Austrek and 50 years of Star Trek, which was at the Amora Hotel in Richmond. I wore my Captains Uniform for the first time and I felt proud wearing this. I also won best dancer prize and since then I have been known as the dancing Queen.
This is my first year on the committee and I am very proud to be serving!
General Committee
General Committee
Want to be a part of the committee?
Do you have the same love and passion of Star Trek and want to be a part of the team?
We'd love to have you aboard!
If you are interested please contact us at austrek1976@hotmail.com
Want to be a part of the committee?
Do you have the same love and passion of Star Trek and want to be a part of the team?
We'd love to have you aboard!
If you are interested please contact us at austrek1976@hotmail.com
