USS Las Vegas

Monthly Crew Meeting
January 17, 2007

Minutes recorded and submitted by Executive Officer, Mike Cornwell filling in for the Chief Communications Officer. Click here for the digital records.

Place: Quark’s Bar & Restaurant
Time: Meeting began at 6:48 PM

Attendees:

Captain Paul Walker
Cmdr. Mike Cornwell
Ensign Barbara Givens
Ensign Paula Angelos
Lt. Frank Brown
Lt. Silas Naig
Ensign Michael Blanchard
Ensign Paul Garrison
Ensign Richard Graves
Ensign Michael "Mac" Bradley
Ensign Robert Niwa
 

Guests:

Pat Arthur
Diane Tahmoush
Jamie Metz, USS Columbia, Starfleet International
Damien Metz, USS Columbia, Starfleet International
Jennie Moore, USS Columbia, Starfleet International
Brad Trelour, K'Eyhlar Station, Starfleet International
Wendy Fillmore, K'Ehylar Station, Starfleet International
Bob Fillmore, K'Ehylar Station, Starfleet International
Sean Fillmore, K'Ehylar Station, Starfleet International
Robby Fillmore, K'Ehylar Station, Starfleet International
 

Captain Walker began by welcoming everyone to the meeting. We were very pleased to have been joined by representatives from the USS Columbia of Starfleet International and from K'Ehlyar Station, also of Starfleet International. Captain Walker introduced the guests and welcomed them to the meeting.

XO Cornwell, then began the trivia game and asked a question of the group for later discussion and answer.

Department Reports:

1. Science Officer Report – CSO Givens - This report was regarding global warming and included many facts from the past, present and future. The general information presented appears to show that while mankind is contributing to global warming, there are also many other factors that affect the planets temperature as well. CSO Givens gave facts from the past indicating previous warming and cooling period of the Earth which occurred long before man came on the scene, some that occurred after man but before the Industrial Revolution and some that have happened fairly recently. Overall everyone enjoyed learning about this issue and the group expressed their appreciation to CSO Givens for her insightful report.

2. Latinum Fund Report – XO Cornwell

• $27 currently in the account

• No income or disbursements have been made since the November 2006 meeting.

Old Business:

1. IFT Dues Increase - Captain Walker reminded the IFT members that dues have gone to $14/yr

2. Captain Walker read an e-mail from Brent Boehler from the IFT asking for opinions regarding what the IFT is doing well, and suggestions for areas that could be improved. Any comments or suggestions can be e-mailed directly to Brent at bboehler@gmail.com. 

3. Christmas Holiday Party Report - Captain Walker - The USS Las Vegas Christmas Party was a huge success and everyone agreed that we all had a great time. Our CSO, Barbara Givens opened her home to the group once again and was a most gracious host. Captain Walker presented CSO Givens with a certificate of appreciation for her service and hospitality to the crew. Her home has been nicknamed, "Ten Forward." CSO Givens thanked the crew and again offered her home for the party next year if needed.

4. January/February SAM - General discussion was held but no ideas were forthcoming or adopted.

5. Kelly Fuller Update - Captain Walker updated the crew on the current status of the magazine articles that Australian writer, Kelly Fuller was writing covering the convention and our interests in Star Trek.

New Business:

1. Star Trek Update – Captain Walker - There was not much real news to report this meeting.

2. After a brief discussion, February 7, 2007 was set as the date for the next Refuse Collection Away Mission.

3. Pat Arthur then discussed more ideas for a celebrity auction. Cost details are being researched and will be presented to the crew at a future MCM for possible adoption.

4. MouseTrek - Damien Metz - This will be the 13th annual MouseTrek. Damien Metz, the organizer of the event presented information to the crew regarding when the event will take place and the cost. Captain Walker indicated he would definitely be going, as will the XO and several members of each crew indicated an interest in going. This even will take place the weekend of March 31, 2007 and the cost is $150 which includes your ride, entrance into DisneyLand and hotel accommodations for the night. To confirm your trip or pay your fee, contact Damien or Jamie at 702-525-9187 or e-mail at ghost@lvdi.net.

Awards:

• Paul Garrison was awarded his Membership certificate

• Ensign Barbara Givens was promoted from Ensign 3rd class to Ensign 2nd class

Captain Walker concluded the meeting by again thanking all the guests for attending and adjourning the meeting. A group photo was taken afterwards.

Meeting adjourned 8:44 PM.