To boldly go where no one has gone before.                   

Welcome Star Trek fans to the website of the USS Yamato (NCC 1305 F). The USS Yamato is the Palm Springs chapter of the IFT (International Federation of Trekkers) international Star Trek fan club.

The International Federation of Trekkers (IFT) is one of the world leaders of Star Trek fandom. We are a non-profit organization with Star Trek chapters in the United States and around the world. The dedication and dream of Star Trek fans everywhere helped to make IFT a success.

IFT members and IFT chapters raise funds for charities, perform public services, attend Star Trek conventions and events, write Star Trek fan fiction, and otherwise, have a lot of fun! We are also the official Star Trek fan club for Star Trek: New Voyages, a Star Trek fan film that has had huge online success. Please explore our website to learn more about us and our goal of living TODAY Gene Roddenberry's dream of the future when he created Star Trek.

When our President, Russ Haslage, first approached Gene Roddenberry about a Star Trek fan organization that would celebrate Star Trek fandom by supporting charities and performing public services, "The Ultimate Star Trek Fan Club" was the working name they used as the glimmer that would become IFT. We became IFT when Gene decided to emphasize the word "Trekkers" to show that fans were ordinary people with normal lives, united as Star Trek fans on a mutual journey with a universal hope of a better future. We are "Living the Dream," and we want you to join us!

The USS Yamato is always looking for new members. We are looking for any and all Star Trek fans to join us as we continue to celebrate the wonderful world of Star Trek. Monthly meetings for more information on when we meet click the Events Button.  Membership in the IFT and the USS Yamato as a Civilian is Free, Elisted is $9 and an Officer is $14. and significant Other or famley members can join as an Officer for $8.

 If you are interested in joining this club, send an e-mail to info@StarshipYamato.com with your name, e-mail address and phone number. We will contact you as soon as possible to answer your questions. We would also love to have you visit one of our Monthly Crew Meetings. Check under the "Events" button for more information.