CSS Meeting Minutes 96.0424
Apr 29, 2010 15:30:11 GMT
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Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 96.0424 – April 24, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Fleet Admiral Magellan Lin – Second Officer and Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Commander William Jamison – Fleet Representative
Lieutenant Commander Valad Tavik – Attending Member
Apologies
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 14:19PM EST/19:19PM GMT.
Rear Admiral Smith left at 15:57PM EST/20:57PM GMT.
Captain Reynolds left at 15:57PM EST/20:57PM GMT.
Commander Jamison left at 16:19PM EST/21:19PM GMT.
Votes from Rear Admiral Smith and Captain Reynolds were submitted by proxy from Admiral Drew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Introduction of a New Class of Ship (Jamison)
Following a previous meeting's discussion regarding the introduction of a new ship class, the Fleet Representative reported that the suggesting member had been informed of the voted decision to work out a ship design with Omicron and then determine where to implement the ship and that the member in question was satisfied with this and was in the process of working on the new design.
No Motion was held.
Since this was merely an update on an already decided issue, no vote was required.
2. Section 47 Canon (Lin)
With the changes in current Star Trek canon, the issue of how best to incorporate those changes in Section 47 and its own canon was discussed next. Admiral Lin's presented options in written form, and it was generally agreed upon that the best option was to attempt to merge our own history with the movies, books, and games in a way that Admiral Lin carefully specified and balanced.
Motion to Begin to Merge Section 47 Canon with those of the Movie, Books, and Game
Ayes – 7
Nays – 0
Motion Passed
3. New Junior CSS Position (Drew)
With the websites now mostly running on the SMS system, it was suggested that it would be a good idea for someone familiar with the system to oversee the running and maintenance of SMS. With this in mind, two possible candidates were recommended, and it was eventually decided that Commander Megan Garrett made the most sense, and so the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion
Ayes – 7
Nays – 0
Motion Passed
4. Reorganization of CSS (Drew)
Considering the low membership numbers and the infrequency of new members, it was suggested by Admiral Drew that a new CSS position, Recruitment Officer, be created with the goal of helping to attract new members with the eventual possibility of reorganizing CSS and shuffling/changing the positions around in the future. It was also suggested that it might make things easier on several of the departments by stopping the current LOS awards system. It was decided to table discussion of any other changes for now and to discuss further matters and at future meeting, and the matters of ending the LOS awards and creating the position of Recruitment Officer was brought to a vote.
Motion to Forgo Continued Processing of Length of Service Awards
Ayes – 5
Nays – 2
Motion Passed
Motion to Create the New CSS Position of Recruiting Officer
Ayes – 7
Nays – 0
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
5. This Item was Marked “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes
6. Status of the Returning Officer and Fleet Rep Elections (Drew)
With election being past due and no plans in place to begin one, Admiral Drew requested a status report. Since Commander Blakus was not able to attend the meeting, it was decided to ask him to provide CSS an update for the next meeting. Therefore, item was tabled until then.
No Motion was held.
Since the item was tabled, no vote was required.
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
7. This Item was Marked “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes
8. Promotion of Commodore Savot to Rear Admiral (Drew)
Since the officer in question declined this nomination, it was withdrawn, and the item closed.
No Motion was held.
Since the item was closed, no vote was required.
9. Promotion of Captain Carl Torek to Commodore (Drew)
Following a motion to promote Captain Torek to Commodore, the merit of this officer and his term of service as Ranks Officer and Commanding Officer was reviewed. It was then brought to a vote.
Motion
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 1
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The status of the Commendations department was discussed briefly, mainly the low number of people nominating. Some ideas, like expanding the list of people who could potentially nominate, were discussed as well. It was decided that Captain Reynolds would review the workings of the department, come up with some suggestions as to ways to improve and modify the process, and report on it for the next meeting.
A reminder regarding the annual ratification of the Constitution as well as the Ten Year Anniversary next month was given, and it was decided any points of change regarding the Constitution would be discussed over the list up until the next meeting when it would be voted upon. It was also decided that an Anniversary Thread would be started for current and past members to share their stories and memories of Section 47.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 16.44PM EST/21:44PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 96.0424 – April 24, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Fleet Admiral Magellan Lin – Second Officer and Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Commander William Jamison – Fleet Representative
Lieutenant Commander Valad Tavik – Attending Member
Apologies
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 14:19PM EST/19:19PM GMT.
Rear Admiral Smith left at 15:57PM EST/20:57PM GMT.
Captain Reynolds left at 15:57PM EST/20:57PM GMT.
Commander Jamison left at 16:19PM EST/21:19PM GMT.
Votes from Rear Admiral Smith and Captain Reynolds were submitted by proxy from Admiral Drew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Introduction of a New Class of Ship (Jamison)
Following a previous meeting's discussion regarding the introduction of a new ship class, the Fleet Representative reported that the suggesting member had been informed of the voted decision to work out a ship design with Omicron and then determine where to implement the ship and that the member in question was satisfied with this and was in the process of working on the new design.
No Motion was held.
Since this was merely an update on an already decided issue, no vote was required.
2. Section 47 Canon (Lin)
With the changes in current Star Trek canon, the issue of how best to incorporate those changes in Section 47 and its own canon was discussed next. Admiral Lin's presented options in written form, and it was generally agreed upon that the best option was to attempt to merge our own history with the movies, books, and games in a way that Admiral Lin carefully specified and balanced.
Motion to Begin to Merge Section 47 Canon with those of the Movie, Books, and Game
Ayes – 7
Nays – 0
Motion Passed
3. New Junior CSS Position (Drew)
With the websites now mostly running on the SMS system, it was suggested that it would be a good idea for someone familiar with the system to oversee the running and maintenance of SMS. With this in mind, two possible candidates were recommended, and it was eventually decided that Commander Megan Garrett made the most sense, and so the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion
Ayes – 7
Nays – 0
Motion Passed
4. Reorganization of CSS (Drew)
Considering the low membership numbers and the infrequency of new members, it was suggested by Admiral Drew that a new CSS position, Recruitment Officer, be created with the goal of helping to attract new members with the eventual possibility of reorganizing CSS and shuffling/changing the positions around in the future. It was also suggested that it might make things easier on several of the departments by stopping the current LOS awards system. It was decided to table discussion of any other changes for now and to discuss further matters and at future meeting, and the matters of ending the LOS awards and creating the position of Recruitment Officer was brought to a vote.
Motion to Forgo Continued Processing of Length of Service Awards
Ayes – 5
Nays – 2
Motion Passed
Motion to Create the New CSS Position of Recruiting Officer
Ayes – 7
Nays – 0
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
5. This Item was Marked “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes
6. Status of the Returning Officer and Fleet Rep Elections (Drew)
With election being past due and no plans in place to begin one, Admiral Drew requested a status report. Since Commander Blakus was not able to attend the meeting, it was decided to ask him to provide CSS an update for the next meeting. Therefore, item was tabled until then.
No Motion was held.
Since the item was tabled, no vote was required.
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
7. This Item was Marked “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes
8. Promotion of Commodore Savot to Rear Admiral (Drew)
Since the officer in question declined this nomination, it was withdrawn, and the item closed.
No Motion was held.
Since the item was closed, no vote was required.
9. Promotion of Captain Carl Torek to Commodore (Drew)
Following a motion to promote Captain Torek to Commodore, the merit of this officer and his term of service as Ranks Officer and Commanding Officer was reviewed. It was then brought to a vote.
Motion
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 1
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The status of the Commendations department was discussed briefly, mainly the low number of people nominating. Some ideas, like expanding the list of people who could potentially nominate, were discussed as well. It was decided that Captain Reynolds would review the workings of the department, come up with some suggestions as to ways to improve and modify the process, and report on it for the next meeting.
A reminder regarding the annual ratification of the Constitution as well as the Ten Year Anniversary next month was given, and it was decided any points of change regarding the Constitution would be discussed over the list up until the next meeting when it would be voted upon. It was also decided that an Anniversary Thread would be started for current and past members to share their stories and memories of Section 47.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 16.44PM EST/21:44PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker