Hello Colonials,

A few weeks ago I sent the word forth about this special event set for Saturday May 20th.

For the background on this (if some of you missed it), Richard was a great lover of Japanese steakhouses & hot sake!

I attended many of these group dinners as I'm sure a lot of you have...great fun.

In his honor, on May 20th we will have a gathering in Los Angeles of all interested fans to pay tribute to Richard, talk story (an expression of his), remember & pay tribute to him.

Not with sadness, but with happiness at what he gave the fans & the world.

I invite everyone who can host one of these events in their locality to give me a shout out on this, we would really like to see multiple events.

For all of you in the Los Angeles area who would like to attend, please email me at richardhatchcelebrationday@yahoo.com

so I can get an accurate count...let's try to have all the submissions in before May 10th so I can submit a reservation.

I'm studying a start time of 7pm (and no I have not selected a steakhouse as of yet), but there are a lot to choose from in L.A.!

(Benihana's is a good candidate though!).

Everyone will be paying for their own dinner...so for those thinking of organizing one of these bear that in mind...just set up an email dedicated to this event and I'll post it up for all interested fans to see!

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

Hello Everyone,

My apologies for the delay in getting a message out to you all...I have been traveling the last few days, plus it has taken me a bit of time to wrap my head around what happened this past week.

As you all know, Richard Hatch passed away this past Tuesday February 7th.

Again, it is something that took me a few days to adjust to & to even actually believe...I'm sure you all have felt the same way.

I will tell you that I will miss him greatly...for all of you who had a chance to meet him & to know him...you'll remember what a truly great guy he was.

Not only a wonderful person, a talented one at that...not only as an actor, but as a writer, producer & motivational speaker and instructor.

He was also probably Battlestar Galactica's greatest fan as well as being it's loudest and most persistent booster.

If not for his efforts the franchise might never have grown past the original series & the short lived Galactica: 1980.

I know that everyone is saddened at this loss, but at the same time we must remember all the great things that grew out of his being among us.

I also know that rather than falter, he would want each & everyone of us to continue to carry the torch and continue where he left off, to keep doing what we have been doing in order to keep the dream alive.

To move forward.

So now we must raise a cup of Ambrosia to our friend & remember that in many real ways he is still among us & we can keep his memory alive....see you on the other side my friend...

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

To all Colonials (and everyone else!),

On behalf of the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club, from all of us to all of you...we wish all who celebrate Thanksgiving a peaceful and safe Holiday & for all others a peaceful & safe day!

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

Hello Colonials,

As you all know, Battlestar Galactica Fan Club's Flagship Chapter has just recently celebrated it's 5th Chapter Anniversary as a group. The Battlestar Raven is truly humbled by all the blessings, accolades it has been receiving and continue to grow both in quantity and quality as a group. The group could not have done it without her loyal and talented members, friends and all her fans.  During its 5th Chapter Anniversary as a group, it was finally revealed to the public, the project that is being worked.  It is a personalize version of the Mercury Class Battlestar, RDM version of the Battlestar Pegasus.  It is personalize because it will bear the name Raven-BFC 002 right where the seal will be.  The model is a studio scale size that is at least 6 feet long and about 3-4 feet in width depending how far out the landing bay/launch pad will extend out on the side.  This model is unlike others  and  will be the first one of its kind built with such details. One of those details has already been revealed but not all,  at the Raven's FB fan page -

http://www.facebook.com/BattlestarRavenBFC002  

This model came about as I was looking for a builder to build one for.  My passion for BSG led me to wanting to own my own model and was not settling for just the smaller model.  I wanted something BIG that will help inspire others about the show as it has inspired me. It is more effective when seen as they say.   I am a collector so I love owning unique things in my collection.  So a man by the name of Dan Joplin of D & L Fantasy Arms, came forward and presented himself to me and told me, he will build one for me.  He is the same person that I helped recruited to the combine convention of Galacticon 3 and Comicpalooza.  After talking with him, a contract was drawn during Comicpalooza 2015, to build this magnificent model for me that will be used representing the Battlestar Raven Battle Group at conventions.  This project means a lot to the person building this for me and my group.  Why you ask?  This will be his last BIG project because according to his opthamologest, he only has about 60% of his site and could be blind in 3 to 5 years and has advanced arthritis, and maybe retiring from doing what he is doing now.  He will just do some personal pieces to leave for his family and that I maybe receiving his last and best project of his life's work. That is why he is pouring his heart out making this model.   When he told me this over the phone, I did not know what to say but felt truly thankful for everything he has been doing to build this project for me.  And you know what they say about the end results from things made and built from love...it is priceless and you will hold it dearly close to your heart because it is one of a kind.

So folks, I would like to personally invite all of you, especially all the Ravens from all around, to join the Raven Houston Contingent crew led by Raven Marine NCOIC, Paul "Iceworm" Oakley, to the debut of the Raven "Beast" , this summer at Comicpalooza.  We will have some special guest with us.  They are the founders of our sister club from the UK-Battlestar Galactica Fan & Costuming Club.  The Raven "Beast" will be the pride of the Raven Fleet and will represent the mother club ( BFC) with honor anywhere it goes.  And we hope that the "Beast" will become your pride as well too.  It is as close as we are all going to get, to feeling being aboard a real Battlestar. ;-) :-) 

Thank you all for your time and patience!  Our next two events where we will have some representations will be as follows:

Wizard World- Madison, Wisconsin ( Led by Raven XO- Steve Tweed)

Traders Village Houston Comic Con- ( Led by Tim The Cylon )

In Service,

DragonLady 

BFC Vice President

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

Colonials and All Raven Members,

In the spirit of Battlestar Raven's upcoming 5th Chapter Anniversary,  I would like to run a contest.  The contest rules are as follows:

To start off the contest, we will have the following polling categories and then followed by the actual contest category....

1. What do you think is the best BSG episode that really got you holding on to your seat?

2.  Best BSG fight scene

3.  Best BSG catch phrase / quote

4.  Who is your favorite Cylon Model

5.  Who is the best antagonist/ villain charater

CHAPTER CONTEST CATEGORY:  BEST BSG Cosplay Costume

-Participants will submit a picture of themselves in their BSG cosplay costume whether it be you were attending a convention or just taking a photo of yourself in you BSG Costume at home.

-The top 5 submission will then be put up in a poll for all the fans to vote on. 

-The person that receives that highest votes on the poll, will win the top prize which is the BFC Raven Command Challenge Coin.  This coin is not given out or made available to the public due to the uniqueness of its purpose why it was built for.  And this is one of those occasion. 

ANNIVERSARY CONTEST TOP PRIZE -  BFC RAVEN COMMAND CHALLENGE COIN

-The runner up will be awarded the Raven main ship patch.

ANNIVERSARY CONTEST RUNNER UP PRIZE-  RAVEN SHIP PATCH

 ENJOY reminiscing back and sharing all your favorite memories of why we all love BSG and at the same time, showing off yourself the BSG way.  GOOD HUNTING COLONIALS AND ALL RAVENS that decides to enter and participate in the contest.  The contest will run at the following dates:

8 February 2016 through March 27, 2016 - CONTEST STARTS NOW ( It is now green checkers all the way )

The winner will be selected on the 5th Chapter Anniversary of the Raven Battle Group. The contest will be posted on the Raven Facebook Fan Page at - http://www.facebook.com/BattlestarRavenBFC002  Keep checking on the page for updates.

In Service,

~Raven Actual

Fellow Colonials,

On behalf of the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Leadership, I would just like to wish each and everyone of you, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!  I know I am a day late but Christmas is all about love and family. So I was spending some time with my family ( husband and children ) .  I have also been very busy with real life events at work.  So, I have had a pretty busy year overall.  But, I have not forgotten anyone here, my second family.  I say second family because Fleet is Family.  And we are a FAMILY here at the BFC.

It has been one hell of a good year here at the BFC. We have had a steady growth here at the fan club.  And I am very please and happy about that.  That would not have been made possible without the loyal and true fans of the show we all love, Battlestar Galactica.  Fans continue to show their love for the show as I have seen at conventions I attend, media outlets I run across too etc...It is like the BSG Force inside us has awaken even more.  ;-) :-)   With that said, as BFC Vice President,  I would like to personally thank all of you for a wonderful year and for all the support you guys have given the BFC.

Now, on another note. Most of you know, I am also known in the BSG Community and Science Fiction Community as a whole, as Raven Actual.  The Year 2016 is something to watch out for when it comes to the BFC Flagship Chapter, as she will be revealing something big at the very first convention the group will be attending.  And that is the All Con Convention.  This will be a major symbol for the Raven Battle Group whom most of you know, launch her very first Gunstar Escort and was commissioned during Galacticon 4.  The honor of officiating her commissioning was officiated by none other than Miss Luciana Carro, assisted by myself and Raven Marine NCOIC Paul "Iceworm" Oakley along with Raven Classic Series Cylon Command Centurion Member Timothy Riely.  It was a memorable moment for the Gunstar Trireme Crew.  And I have Miss Luciana Carro to thank for wholeheartedly for that honor.  She truely is a class act for doing something like that and for the fans who where there to witness the little ceremony. :-) Luciana, thank you very much for that.

FROM MINE TO YOURS, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES!  Be safe now and see you all in 2016 at a nearby convention.  I would like to see as many of you attend a convention near you just for the fun of it. You just never know who you will run into ;-) :-)  But for now, enjoy spending quality time with your family and love ones.  Those moments are very precious and special!  So Say We All!

In Service,

Cherry "DragonLady"

Battlestar Galactica Fan Cub Vice President

- http://www.battlestarfanclub.com

Battlestar Raven-BFC-002

Commanding Officer

- http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

Colonials,

I just wanted to take my time to congratulate four of our young Raven members on the Raven Battle Group,  for achieving excellence in school.  We may do what do here on the Raven Battle Group on the side for fun but what matters the most, is what we really accomplished in real life.  Well, four of our young Raven members have achieved excellence in school by making it on the honor roll list in their respective school ( A's and B's on ) on their first 9 week grading period.  These four young Raven members are certainly off to a good start for this school year.

1.  Ensign David "Wedge" Sangrey- Youngest Raven Raptor Pilot ( Seekers Assist. Squadron Leader )

2.  Lance Corporal  Jr "Scorpion"- Young Raven Colonial Marine

3.  Private Abraham " Menace" - Young Raven Colonial Marine

3.  Raven Honorary Member - Eddie " Marine Enforcer Jr." - The youngest Raven of all

Please JOIN me in congratulating these young Ravens for a job well done in school.  Scorpion, Menace and Marine Enforcer Jr, have all been rewarded already for a job well done in school.  "Wedge", as my promise to you for getting good grades, you have earned yourself a Raven patch and lanyard. Thanks for the screen shot of your grades in school. Your Raven patch and lanyard, will be mailed out here shortly. 

In Service,

~Raven Actual

Here are your promotees for the month of October 2015.  I look forward to seeing more names recommended for promotion the nex time around.  I want to see a whole page on the Raven site filled up with members names being promoted.  I know there are more of you capable of being promoted. :-)  There is nothing more that pleases me than being able to promote people that deserves to be promoted :-)

So Say We All!!!!

Battlestar Raven October 2015 Promotions

If the link does not work, just go the Raven Main website at   http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

Once you are there, click on the gallery menu button and then select October Raven 2015 Promotions.  The Raven website links seems to be having problems working right now.

Very Respectfully,

RADM Cherry "DragonLady"

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

Good Morning,

It is finally Friday!  HOOAH!!!!!!!!!!! First order of business today is to let people know, if they do not already know, the Gunstar Trireme, Battlestar Raven's 1st Gunstar Escort, has been OFFICIALLY commissioned this past August 2,2015.  We did a pre-commissioning ceremony which was officiated by none other than Luciana Carro herself. She was so sweet for doing that.  

Good hunting to the crew of Trireme, who is taking her place alongside the Raven as her protector, OFFCIALLY forming the Raven Battle Group.  More ships will be commissioned as part of the Raven Battle Group!

SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!

In Service,

~Raven Actual

***The second round of promotion will be posted here shortly!!!!!!  I finally got my new graphics software loaded to my laptop!

Jack Stauffer returns to the convention circuit!

Yes, the original (and one and only) Bojay from Battlestar Pegasus...and then Galactica is going to be meeting & greeting the fans.

First at Crystal Coast Con at Mac Daddy's Entertainment Center, Cape Carteret North Carolina on Saturday October 17th!

Then it's on to Daytona Beach Florida for 2050 EventsOctober 30th-November 1st!

Tell him the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club sent you...So say we all!

ATTENTION ALL RAVEN PERSONNEL, FAMILY AND FRIENDS,

I have been meaning to make this announcement but real life got in the way as usual. 

I am sure a lot of you know by now that Colonel Keith"Leonidas" Ranson, was relieved off duty as the Raven CAG.  But this is so in order for him to assume command of the Gunstar Trireme, as her new Commanding Officer.  The Gustar Trireme is the Raven's first gunstar escort and the first gunstar commissioned here at the BFC.  The OFFICIAL Change of Command took place by none other than Luciana Carro's table and was officiated by both her and myself.  She was such a sweetheart for doing it with me and as such, an honor.  I chose her since she was CAG both on the Pegasus and the Galactica so it is just fitting for her to relieved Colonel Keith "Leonidas" Ranson.  

I like to promote from within first before I even consider bringing someone from the outside.  I like to give people chances for growth.  The individual that was recommended to me to take his place, is someone that came to the Raven from the Colonial Defense Forces a few years ago.  He ask me if I would give him a chance to be a member and allow him to be an intrical part of the group. And I gave him the chance by appointing him as the Squadron Commander of The Flying Tigers.   And he just did that what he promise me he was going to do.  The Raven was still at the infancy stage and I just became her new Commanding Officer when I first encountered "Reamer" at the BFC site.  I was tasked by the President of the BFC, to turn her around and give her a new life and purpose.  The first thing I did was to appoint new competent Command Staff members that will help me run the Raven properly.  Then recruiting more members, came easily after that.  And here we are, a couple years later, enjoying much success and having fun with each other. :-)  But, we had to start somewhere.  And that somewhere, was at the bottom and gradually, work our way up. The path to success and smooth sailing, was not an easy one for us.  We had our own fair share of bumps along the road.   That is why, we are a strong and tight knit family of friends because we are able to come together, when we need it the most.  We never leave anyone behind and are always there for each other.

So, it is with great pleasure that I announce, that the new Raven CAG is none other than Major Roger "Reamer"Barstow.  May the Lords of Kobol guide you to success,as you take on this new responsibility and position.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) 

In Service,

RADM "DRAGONLADY" ( ~RAVEN ACTUAL)

Colonials,

If you do not already know......From our friends over at NBC Universo....

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, THE CULT HIT SERIES, TO AIR ON NBC UNIVERSO IN SPANISH FOR THE FIRST TIME ON U.S. TELEVISION

Starring Academy Award-Nominated Actor Edward James Olmos, the Universal Cable Productions and Syfy Series Debuts in Spanish on Wed., July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT 

MIAMI – July 28, 2015 – NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, today announced the launch of Battlestar Galactica, the cult classic which remains one of the highest-rated series ever on Syfy. From Universal Cable Productions, Battlestar Galactica is now slated to appeal to a whole new audience when it airs for the first time in Spanish on U.S. television beginning Wed., July 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Battlestar Galactica is the latest hit series NBC UNIVERSO has introduced in primetime as the channel recently launched Law & Order: LA and Suits in Spanish on Tuesday nights. Already a legendary franchise in English and with a global fan base, Battlestar Galactica, transports viewers into a world where human civilization has extended to a group of planets known as the Twelve Colonies and has engaged in a lengthy war against a cybernetic race known as the Cylons, whose goal is the extermination of the human race. After the Cylons carry out a massive attack on the Twelve Colonies and on the Colonial Fleet of “starships” that protect them, scattered survivors flee into outer space aboard a ragtag array of available spaceships. Only the “Battlestar Galactica,” a gigantic battleship and spacecraft carrier, survives the Cylon attack.

Under the leadership of Commander Adama (played by Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos), the “Galactica” and a team of "Viper Fighters" lead a fleet of survivors in search of the fabled thirteenth colony known as Earth.

“Battlestar Galactica defined a special era for me as an actor and I am very proud to have been part of such an iconic franchise -- It’s thrilling to know that this work carries on and will now be enjoyed by legions of new Spanish-speaking fans,” said Edward James Olmos. “The show also delved into issues of mixed races and gender equality which I think new fans will find to be quite relevant today.”NBC UNIVERSO viewers can watch the series every week on Wednesdays from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT. The series also stars Grace Park as Battlestar Galactica pilot Number Eight, Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin and Jaime Bamber as Captain Lee "Apollo" Adama.

"Sci-fi is an extremely popular genre among Hispanics and NBC UNIVERSO is thrilled to build on its sci-fi offerings which currently include Warehouse 13 and Eureka,” said Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production, NBC UNIVERSO. “We are looking forward to introducing Battlestar Galactica to Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. and creating a new ‘Colony’ of “Galacticans.”

Subscribers of NBC UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services also will be able to view episodes of Battlestar Galactica in Spanish on Video on Demand, as well as onnbcuniverso.com and the NBC UNIVERSO NOW app by entering the subscriber’s log-in information. Battlestar Galactica is from Universal Cable Productions and originally aired on Syfy from 2004-2009. It was one of the channel’s highest rated series and out-performed UPN’s Star Trek series.

For more information on Battlestar Galactica in Spanish, please visit www.NBCUniverso.com. To find NBC UNIVERSO on your channel guide, please visit http://www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra.

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About NBC UNIVERSO:

NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, Liga MX, Premier League, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com). To find the NBC UNIVERSO channel number in your area, please visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentralo.

About Universal Cable Productions: 

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. UCP’s content library spans classics such as Emmy-award winning, “Monk,” and critic and fan favorites “Psych,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and “Warehouse 13.” In the U.S., UCP’s programming can be seen across various networks, including: “Colony” (Fall 2015), “Dig,” “Mr. Robot,” “Playing House,” “Royal Pains,” “Satisfaction” and “Suits” on USA Network; “12 Monkeys,” “Childhood’s End” (2016), “Defiance,” “Dominion,” “Hunters” (2016), “Killjoys,” and “Magicians” (2016) on Syfy; “Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce” on Bravo; “The Royals,” on E!; “Difficult People” on Hulu; “BattlestarGalactica: Blood & Chrome” on Machinima Prime/YouTube, Syfy and DVD/Blu-Ray; and “Side Effects” on Awesomeness TV/YouTube. Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.

About Battlestar Galactica: 

Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction franchise created by Glen A. Larson. The franchise began with the original TV series in 1978, followed by a short sequel in 1980, a two-part three-hour mini-series in 2003, and a weekly TV series in 2010. In 2010, there was a spin-off prequel entitled Caprica.

Follow them on Twitter at: @NBCUNIVERSO @NBCUNIVERSOPR

In Service,

"DragonLady"

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Vice President

http://www.battlestarfanclub.com

Commanding Officer of Battlestar Raven-BFC-002

http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

Steve Tweed, the current Raven Executive Officer of Battlestar Raven, has been filling in the position of OPS Officer which he originally vacated when he got selected to become Executive Officer. But now, it is time to select the best candidate out there to fill in the position.  The OPS Officer job description is as follows:

OPERATIONS: 

Chief of Operations: 

1. Second Officer and third in Command
2. Oversees and manages the real-life details of the fan club
3. Member of the senior staff
4. Problem solving person for operations
5. Monthly reports
6. Communicates with operations personnel
7. Considers/approves operations request with XO approval
8. Support and attend community service and other projects
9. Attend all required meetings
10. All other duties as assigned 

If you think you have what it takes to be the Raven Operation Officer, then send me an email for consideration for this position at:  battlestarraven002.com

If you are one of those people that is ONLY seeking rank and position, then you are the wrong candidate for this Raven Command Staff Position.  An ideal candidate should be a good team player ( there is NO I on TEAM) , has an " I can do attitude", does NOT have a chipped on their shoulder, has a positive attitude because if you are that type of person that loves to create a problem, then, do not let the door hit you on the way out. The Raven Battle Group is a very honorable group and has a good reputation in the scifi community.  We value quality over quantity. This community of friends are here because they want too.  Not because they are here for that ficticious rank and or position.  So, if you think you have what it takes to be one of the Raven Command Staff Members, then send me an email explaining why you should be considered for the Ravens Operations Officer position on the Raven.  REMEMBER, the first impression makes a lasting impression.

RADM- "DragonLady"

Commanding Officer-Battlestar Raven-BFC-002

http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

Colonials,

Our friends over at NBC Universo ( NBCUniversal’s Hispanic cable network ), was kind enough to share with us some exciting news especially for our many BSG Latino Fans.  But first off, here is a little overview about NBC Universo.

NBC Universo, is a modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy, emotional programming to more than 40 million Hispanic households in the U.S.

As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series, NFL, Premier League and the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. Originally launched as mun2 in 2001, NBC UNIVERSO is part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Now off to the good news!  Starting July 29th, Battlestar Galactica will begin airing in espanol at NBC Universo.  

                                                                                  "SPREAD THE WORD!"

"SO SAY WE ALL!"

Cherry "DragonLady

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Vice President

http://www.battlestarfanclub.com

Battlestar Raven-BFC 002

http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

Happy 4th of July to everyone Stateside!