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Minutes from the Farpoint Meeting 19 February 2011

Posted by Jeff on February 19, 2011
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The meeting was called to order the Wayne Augustson, Regional Coordinator for Region 7, at 0857.
There was a roll call of chapter. The following were present at the meeting: USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Adamant, USS Ascension, USS Asimov, USS Britannic, USS Challenger, USS DeBraak, USS Edinburgh, USS Matrix, USS Pride of Baltimore, USS Richthofen, USS Sovereign, USS Susquehannock and USS Top Gun.
There was a roll call of the Regional Staff. The following Staff members were present: Regional Coordinator Wayne Augustson, Vice Regional Coordinator Bob Vosseller, Chief of Staff Jeff Victor, Chief of Communications Joseph C Dorffner Jr,
Chief of Staff Jeff Victor gave the Staff reports who were not present. The Recruiting website has been updated. 
Awards will be kicking off at the end of the month. There will be some changes this year. If you still produce a paper newsletter, Beryl only needs 1 copy this year. There will be 2 seperate awards for newsletters this year, one for electronic and one for paper. The awards will start March 1st, and will run until April 1st. The Junior Member Award has been removed this year.
The website is currently being updated. The Awards page will be finished updating by the end of the weekend at the latest. 
We have deleted the position of Shakedown Operations Officer for the Region. 
Vice Regional Coordinator Bob Vosseller did not give his report. Due to feeling sick, Bob was unable to make it to Farpoint. 
Regional Coordinator Wayne Auguston gave his report. Wayne welcomed all to the meeting. Wayne also thanked those who attended the R7 Breakfast. We have had a couple new chapters that have launched, the USS Schweitzer and the USS Serling. With the new Command Staff at Starfleet HQ, Operations is looking big time at chepter numbers as well as qualifications for COs and XOs.
The bidding period for the Regional Conference for 2012 is open. The guidelines have been changed, making bidding a little easier and more affordable.
We have 2 fundraising events going on currently. 
We may have another Command Summit possible in October.
We are looking at possibilities of starting the Regional picnic or holiday party.
Jeff Victor gave an update on IC2011. We have lots of great stuff going on for programming. We have an updated schedule on the website. 
Joseph C Dorffner Jr gave an update on Marine activites within the Brigade. Awards for the Marines will run at the same time as the Region’s. We still need the MSGs to send in their bi-monthly reports. If you are a CO of a new chapter, please let us know.
Bob Vosseller gave out the Reporting Awards. The following chapters received Complete Reporting Commendations for 2010 (Complete meaning the chapter filed a report every month, but at least one report was filed after the 5th of the month): USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Albany, USS Avenger, USS DeBraak, USS Hecate, USS Iwo Jima, USS McAuliffe, USS Richthofen, and the USS Storm. The following chapters received Perfect Reporting Commendations for 2010 (Perfect meaning reports were sent in by the 5th of the month every month): USS Britannic, USS Challenger, USS Edinburgh, USS Highlander, USS Inferno, USS Justice, USS Matrix, USS Niagara, USS Osiris, USS Pride of Baltimore, and the USS Susquehannock. 
The floor was then opened up for questions from the floor.
Chris Carothers was introduced as the Chief of Computer Operations. If you are having problems with the database, please let him know.
Karen Carothers discussed the Trek Olympics. Karen also let the group know she is the new CQ editor.
Chris Carothers discussed the Richthofen’s annual camping trip at Gettysburgh this year.
Stacy Cress discussed an idea for fundraising for the Region, producing a calander promoting Regional activities. It will be sold at Shore Leave this year.
Joe Hoolihan discussed plans for activities in the Maryland area, including a Trek night with the Bowie Baysocks, the minor team for the Orioles. The game will be Friday, May 20th. Those who come in uniform will get in for free, and those who show their Starfleet ID will get $4 off their admission. 
The Avenger has events running thru April. 
Wayne made his closing remarks at the end of the meeting, and adjourned the meeting at 0948.

Activities around the Region – January 2011

Posted by Jeff on February 18, 2011
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The USS Abraham Lincold had its monthly meeting on the 22nd of January and set up its plans for the next 7 months, including  a bowling fundraiser, astromony activities, and their annual picnic.

The USS Accord held its monthly meeing as well as attended a viewing of the movie “The Green Hornet.” Also, their website has been updated.

The USS Adamant held their monthly meeting on the 23rd of January where they also set up plans for 2011. Most of the other activities they had planned for January had to be cancelled because of snow.

The USS Albany held a post-holiday party on the 15th of January. They also had 2 bowling outings during the month, and have 2 more set up for February.

The USS Ascension have also been making plans, including snow tubing, Farpoint, and going to the Baltimore Aquarium during the spring. They also went to see the movie “Tron Legacy.”

The USS Asimov is still looking for their CO Martin Lessem, as well as planning on being at Farpoint.

The USS Avenger held a meeting in January, as well as a Movie Day. They are planning on having a meeting in February as well as going to Farpoint and participating in the Polar Bear Plunge.

The USS Britannic, Flagship for Region 7, held their first meeting for 2011 in January and set up their plans for the upcoming year. They are planning on holding a “Battlestar Galactica” film festival in February, which they were not able to have during January due to the weather.

The USS Challenger held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 15 and mapped out its first 6-8 months of activities, reviewed chapter polices and reviewed the progress of IC2011. They will be going to the 3 Stooges “Stoogeium” in Philly during the spring.

The USS DeBraak continues their charity work, as well as thier work at the Academy.

The USS Edinburgh CO and XO continue with the Marine Reading Challenge., as well as preparing for Farpoint.

The USS Highlander attended thier annual trip to the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics of Maryland.

The USS Inferno is gearing up for ship elections and revising their By-laws.

The USS Iwo Jima went to a screening of “The Green Hornet.”

The USS Matrix has been sharing winter horror stories.

The USS McAuliff has also been planning future activies.

USS Pride of Baltimore members are looking forward to Farpoint.

The USS Richthofen held a MST3K night, as well as planning their annual Gettysburgh trip and the 2011 Trek Olympics.

The USS Schweitzer have been working on a logo for their chapter, and have been planning their launch party.

The USS Serling have reviewed their bylaws, discussed newsletter, presented ideas for FUNdrasers and Away Missions.

The USS Sovereign started 2011 by attending their annual New Year’s dinner at Olive Garden and exchanged presents. They concluded their month by visiting their kids at Project Rainbow and making Valentine crafts with the kids to be hung on their doors.

The USS Storm held their monthly meeting.

The USS Susquehannock went to the Hazy Center Air & Space Museum in Chantilly VA, as well as holding a monthly meeting on the 23rd of January.

The USS Thor crew are preparing for the charity auction at Katsucon, an Anime convention near DC to sponsor American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. being held in February.

Activities around the Region – December 2010

Posted by Jeff on January 17, 2011
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During the month of December 2010, the USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Adamant, USS Albany, USS Ascension, USS Avenger, USS Britannic, USS IWo Jima and the USS Susquehannock all held monthly meetings. The USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Accord, USS Adamant, USS Ascension, USS Avenger, USS Britannic, USS Challenger, USS Hecate, USS Inferno, USS Osiris, USS Pride of Baltimore, USS Richthofen, USS Sovereign, and the USS Susquehannock all held holiday parties. The USS Asimov, USS DeBraak, USS Edinburgh, USS Pride of Baltimore and USS Storm all collected toys for the Marine Toys for Tots, as well as the USS DeBRaak and the USS Edinburgh collecting food for the various food drives in their areas. Members of the USS Albany went bowling twice during the month of December, the USS Accord went to a screening of Tron: Legacy, the USS Matrix is preparing its chapter’s yearbook, and the USS Highlander was finalizing its plans for the Polar Bear Plunge. Most of the chapters are preparing the the annual Farpoint Convention coming up in February.