Betty Jo Trimble, born as Betty McCarthy, universally known as Bjo (IPA /'biːʤo/^[1]), is one of the most significant figures in the history of science fiction fandom. Initially entering fandom in the early 1950s, Bjo, along with her husband John Trimble, is credited as being one of the most influential fans of any generation. This Manual of Style has the simple purpose of making things easy to read by following a consistent format — it is a style guide. ... For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... Science fiction fandom or SF fandom is the community of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy literature, and in contact with one another based upon that interest. ... // Recovering from World War II and its aftermath, the economic miracle emerged in West Germany and Italy. ...

Bjo revived a flagging Los Angeles Science Fiction Society (LASFS) in the late 1950s. In 1958, Bjo put together the first WorldCon Futuristic Fashion Show. She ran it again in 1966, incidentally giving fandom a glimpse at three early Star Trek costumes. Bjo started and directed "Project Art Show", the first modern convention art show, in 1960. The success of Project Art Show led to art shows becoming a profitable part of most conventions, large and small. The Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society or LASFS is a private club in North Hollywood, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that World Science Fiction Society be merged into this article or section. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an epic American science fiction franchise. ... Science fiction conventions are gatherings of the community of fans (called science fiction fandom) of various forms of speculative fiction including science fiction and fantasy. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ...

Bjo and John's most famous cause was the Save Star Trek campaign which led to the third season of the series being made after a threatened cancellation. This, in turn, assured that the series stayed in re-runs until the decision was made to renew the concept. They also ran the campaign to have the first of NASA's space shuttles named Enterprise. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an agency of the United States Government, responsible for that nations public space program. ... NASAs Space Shuttle, officially called Space Transportation System (STS), is the United States governments current manned launch vehicle. ... The Space Shuttle Enterprise (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-101) was the first Space Shuttle built for NASA. It was constructed without engines or a functional heat shield and was therefore not capable of space operations; her purpose was to perform test flights in the atmosphere. ...

Bjo is also author of the book The Star Trek Concordance, which contains cross-referenced details on the episodes of the original Star Trek, its animated incarnation and, in later additions of the book, the Star Trek films. Star Trek: The Animated Series is an animated science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. ... The fictional Star Trek universe has spawned ten films, plus one as-yet-unreleased film. ...

Bjo received the Big Heart Award in 1964, and also the Society for Creative Anachronism's Order of the Laurel, an art award. Bjo and John are also both members of the SCA's Order of the Pelican for service. Bjo also received the International Costumers Guild's Lifetime Achievement award. Bjo was Guest of Honor at 1995's DragonCon, the 6th North American Science Fiction Convention, as well as at many other science fiction and Star Trek conventions around the world. Bjo and John Trimble were the Fan Guests of Honor at the 60th WorldCon, Con Jose. 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... The Society for Creative Anachronism (usually shortened to SCA) is a nonprofit educational organization whose goal is described in their By-Laws and Corporate Policies as a group devoted to the study of the Middle Ages and Renaissance life and culture of the landed nobility in Europe prior to A... Dragon Con (also Dragon*Con) is North Americas largest science fiction convention, held annually in Atlanta, Georgia. ... NASFiC, a. ... It has been suggested that World Science Fiction Society be merged into this article or section. ...

The Trimbles, who own and operate the business Griffin Dyeworks & Fiber Arts, live in Southern California Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

References

1. ^ Gerrold, David. The Trouble With Tribbles: the birth, sale, and final production of one episode, 1973

Other Sources

• On The Good Ship Enterprise: My 15 Years With Star Trek, by Bjo Trimble
• Griffin Dyeworks & Fiber Arts
• Internet Movie Database [1], including makeup credit for Flesh Gordon erotic spoof