CSS Meeting Minutes, August 2011
Sept 2, 2011 15:18:22 GMT
Post by SA. Stacey Jackson [Ret] on Sept 2, 2011 15:18:22 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for Stardate 97.0827 – August 27th 2011, 2011
Monthly Meeting Minutes for Stardate 97.0827 – August 27th 2011, 2011
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Site Commanding Officer
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Site Executive Officer
Fleet Admiral Magellan Lin – Site Second Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Commodore Matt Reynolds – Personnel and Commendations Officer
Commodore Carl Torek – Ranks and Trivia Officer
Non Voting Members Present
Commander first class Dan Trek, Assistant Personnel Officer
Commander first class Jamey Gaz, Site Graphics Officer/SMS Officer
Apologies
Vice Admiral Steven Smith – Recruitment Officer
Captain Stacey Jackson – Chief of Site Communications
Commander first class Will Jamison, Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by the chair at 3:20 PM EDST / 7:20 PM GMT.
Admiral Karynn McCormick entered at 19:45 GMT
Commander first Class Jamey Gaz left at 20:06 GMT
Commander first class Jamey Gaz re-entered at 20:08 GMT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Item One:: Introduction of a Section 47 Splash Page.
With the approval of CSS, Admiral Lin requested that the Site’s Graphics Officer, Commander Jamey Gaz created a splash page for Section 47, based on the Admiral’s own designs. Commander Gaz has submitted a draft to CSS for approval; its possible introduction will be discussed during the meeting.
There was a brief discussion on this item and Commander Gaz was thanked for his excellent work. It was discussed that if the splash page was accepted as the new frontpage for the site, then the s47.org domain would be linked to it. The motion put forward was to accept the splash page as the new front page of the site.
Aye: 6
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion passed.
Item Two:: Changes to the Proboards Colour Scheme Poll.
Throughout July, Section 47 members were asked to take part in a poll to vote on a new colour scheme proposed for the Proboards. The poll has now closed and Admiral Drew has submitted a report to CSS. The poll results will be discussed, and a final decision reached on if to change the colour scheme or not.
The results of the poll were discussed; For and Against the new scheme were tied, with 20% of the tally stating that people didn't mind either way. There was a brief discussion about the merits of both schemes, the current default representing the traditional colours of Section 47, but the new scheme fitting well with the newly introduced frontpage. It was highlighted by several members present that each individual profile could be adjusted to display whichever skin the user preferred. It was agreed that instructions how to do this would be posted on the General Discussion board and also included in the welcome pack. A vote was called on the motion is to accept the proposed new colour scheme as the new default skin, with a sticky thread being made detailing how members can adjust the skins themselves.
Aye: 5
Nay: 1
Abstain: 0
Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Item Three:Proposal to introduce the honorary rank of Captain to Section 47.
Proposal submitted by Admiral Drew to introduce the honorary rank of Captain (Captain Hon.) to Section 47 to recognise and award those members who have performed excellent services to Section 47, but are not eligible for promotion to the actual rank of Captain. This rank would purely be honorary and would not replace the member’s trivia grade rank.
There was some discussion on the benefits of this award and its purposes, with some debate regarding the official title of the rank. Although it was generally agreed that Captain (Hon) suited it best. It was agreed that this will not be an official simming rank, but will merely be an honorary title to be listed in a person's biography and on the forum itself. A vote was called on the motion whether to accept the honorary captain rank, using silver pips rather than gold.
Aye: 7
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion Passed.
Item Four:Promotion of Commander first class Jamey Gaz to Honorary Captain
For this item, Commander Gaz was asked to leave the meeting. For his excellent services to Section 47 as Graphics Officer, his continued support to CSS over many years and his wonderful work on the site splash page, Commander Jamey Gaz was nominated to be the first recipient of the Captain (Hon) rank. The nomination was brought to a vote.
Aye: 7
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion passed.
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There was some general discussion over some proposed changes to the site that Admiral Drew had recently made to CSS, the general specifics of the ideas were discussed, and Admiral Drew sought initial feedback. It was agreed that there would be further discussion over the CSS mailing list, and that the proposals would be presented as agenda items in the future for discussion and possible vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chair at 20:50 PM GMT
Minutes written and submitted by Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer