USS Las Vegas

Monthly Crew Meeting
January 16, 2008

Minutes recorded and submitted by Chief Communications Officer, Robert Niwa.

Place: Quark's Bar & Restaurant
Date: January 16, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM

Attendees:

Paul Walker
Mike Cornwell
Robert Niwa
Frank Brown
Silas Naig
Barbara Givens
Johnathon MC Farland
Richard Graves
Douglas Alexander
Bob Fillmore
Wendy Fillmore
Sean Fillmore
Robby Fillmore
Josh Andrews
Brad Treloar
Lauren Esquivel & Dad
Mike Blanchard

Guests:

Ron Fink
Barbara Cowell
Scott Schoen
Pandora Hart


Meeting called to order by Captain Walker at 6:30pm
 
Captain Walker welcomed everyone to the meeting with the notice that this meeting marked the first meeting of our third year in operation.

Departmental Reports

Science Report  - CSO Barbara Givens gave her report about the creation of the "Observation Lounge" Star Trek discussion group. Recapped last meeting of group which included screening of DS9 Episode "Little Green Men." Told how she remembered the Atomic testing here in Las Vegas and seeing the mushroom clouds fill the sky. Further discussed how a chimpanzee at the Vienna Zoo was being classified as "Human". Spoke on the 1 percent difference in DNA between humans and primates. The next meeting of the Star Trek discussion group will be Feb. 9Th 2008 at the Enterprise Library. Also discussed the Hollywood writer's strike and the "Theme" walks that have been taking place such as the "Star Trek " writer's walk at the Windsor gates at Paramount Studios.

Latinum Fund Report - XO Mike Cornwell reported that the since no latinum was collected at the January meeting that our balance was $199.

Chief Records Officer Report - CRO Wendy Fillmore reported that she needs submissions for the ship newsletter. The name for the newsletter was chosen from suggestions by crew. The name will be Neon Communicator.

All other departments reported all systems functioning within normal parameters.

Old Business:

  1. Holiday Party - Location Lone Star Steak House on Rainbow booked for December 12th at 6:00PM. Bring gift worth $10.00 or less for "Dirty Santa".
     

  2. Refuse Collection- SAM scheduled by XO Cornwell for November 28th, 2007  to pick up refuse on Kyle Canyon mile marker 17.
     

  3. Menagerie Away Mission Update- HD Big screen release was huge hit nationwide, At Red rock station 12 members of USS Las Vegas shared the "Experience" to gather on Tuesday night at 7:30pm.
     

  4. Ke'Eheyr Station Decommissioning Party- Event was Held at Wendy and Bob Fillmore residence 18 members attended last official function of the 15 year old chapter of Star Fleet International. All members welcomed aboard there new home USS Las Vegas. Station abandoned.
     

  5. Self Defense Training- Captain Capparella contacted XO Cornwell about scheduling this event. Possible dates discussed  12 people expressed interest in taking part. XO Cornwell suggested his club house for the possible location.
     

  6. SAM Away Mission discussed- Chief Morale Officer Joshua Andrews discussed mission to Ethel M. Chocolate Factory on Henderson for the Cactus Garden tour of lights. Date chosen was December 19th.
     

  7. Year in Review- Captain Walker recapped first two years from 3 members originally to 30 now, It has grown into the kind of active ship he has always wanted. Paul Thanked the crew for there continued support and participation. He stated it is "Time for a new Beginning" with More great things planned for 2008 and into the future. 17 members voted to continue meeting at Quark's for the remaining year on there lease with the Las Vegas Hilton.


New Business:

  1. No new business was discussed.
     

Awards and Presentations

No awards or promotions.


Next Meeting Date: January 16, 2008 at Quark's. Note: There will no regular meeting in December due to the Holiday Party on December 12.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM