CSS Meeting Minutes - SD 02.0618
Jun 29, 2016 4:33:29 GMT
Post by Gheskori on Jun 29, 2016 4:33:29 GMT
CSS Meeting - Minutes
Stardate 2402.0618 - Saturday 18 June 2016
Voting Members Present:
• Section Admiral Gheskori – Section Admiral, Personnel Officer & Trivia Officer
• Fleet Admiral Carl Torek – Site Executive Officer, Ranks Officer
• Admiral (Cdre. Hon.) Savot – Site Second Officer, Fleet CO & Regulations Officer
Non-voting Members Present:
• Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik
The meeting was called to order by Section Admiral Gheskori at 19:14 GMT.
New Business:
1. Fleet Report
Admiral Savot made his monthly status report on the fleet. It was noted that activity across the fleet had dropped in general, in part due to the recent departure of members from Section 47, and that sustaining activity to the same level of recent months would present a challenge. However it was agreed that the fleet's performance was acceptable considering the circumstances.
2. General discussion of Section 47's future; structure of CSS
In light of the general decline of simming pace in Section 47, a broad discussion was held regarding how CSS saw its own body and Section 47 as a whole progressing in the future. All present stated that they remained committed to Section 47, and that they still very much enjoyed simming with their characters and in the current format. It was pointed out that Section 47 today consists of a core of dedicated members who post frequently and/or at their own pace. In light of these factors the current status of Section 47 while not wholly desirable was considered quite acceptable.
The current size of CSS was discussed, entailing whether or not the current number of CSS members was sufficient to carry out all duties, and if the current distribution of responsibilities among CSS members was optimal. The Section Admiral stated that he was content with continuing to hold Trivia Officer, and the discussion moved to the role of trivia in Section 47. It was agreed that trivia was no longer effective for the promotion of characters due to the high rank of current trivia participants, and that moving to a fully meritorious system of promotion would be beneficial.
Motion to change the system of promotion from trivia-based promotion to meritorious promotion
• Aye - 3
• Nay - 0
• Abstain – 0
• Motion passed
3. Fleet Reform
With the resignation of the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer of the USS Vesuvius, CSS agreed that the ship should be mothballed with the remaining crewmembers reassigned throughout the fleet (or according to their own preference). The overall disposition of the fleet was also touched upon and whether or not further changes should be considered but it was agreed that the fleet as it is should be maintained for the foreseeable future.
Motion to mothball the USS Vesuvius-B and reassign the remaining crew throughout the fleet
• Aye - 3
• Nay - 0
• Abstain – 0
• Motion passed
4. Social Media Update
Following Section 47's engagement with Star Trek social media website Star Trek: Risa and CSS's recent attention to social media in general as a way of generating interest in Section 47 and consequently new members, a follow up discussion was to be had on interest garnered through our page on Risa and through any other method. Due to connectivity issues at this time in the meeting, it was agreed to table this item and revisit it via the CSS mailing list and at the next CSS meeting.
Miscellaneous:
5. Appointment of new Fleet Representative
It was seen that going forward CSS meetings may consist of only three voting members present. It was thus noted that a new CSS member to assist in site administration, provide for broader discussion at CSS meetings, and to represent the membership in the revived position of Fleet Representative would be beneficial to the administration of Section 47. The site member present at this meeting, Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik, was nominated for the role by the Section Admiral.
Motion to appoint Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik to the role of Fleet Representative as a voting member of the Command Staff
• Aye - 3
• Nay - 0
• Abstain – 0
• Motion passed
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Section Admiral Gheskori at 21:05 GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Section Admiral Gheskori
Stardate 2402.0618 - Saturday 18 June 2016
Voting Members Present:
• Section Admiral Gheskori – Section Admiral, Personnel Officer & Trivia Officer
• Fleet Admiral Carl Torek – Site Executive Officer, Ranks Officer
• Admiral (Cdre. Hon.) Savot – Site Second Officer, Fleet CO & Regulations Officer
Non-voting Members Present:
• Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik
The meeting was called to order by Section Admiral Gheskori at 19:14 GMT.
New Business:
1. Fleet Report
Admiral Savot made his monthly status report on the fleet. It was noted that activity across the fleet had dropped in general, in part due to the recent departure of members from Section 47, and that sustaining activity to the same level of recent months would present a challenge. However it was agreed that the fleet's performance was acceptable considering the circumstances.
2. General discussion of Section 47's future; structure of CSS
In light of the general decline of simming pace in Section 47, a broad discussion was held regarding how CSS saw its own body and Section 47 as a whole progressing in the future. All present stated that they remained committed to Section 47, and that they still very much enjoyed simming with their characters and in the current format. It was pointed out that Section 47 today consists of a core of dedicated members who post frequently and/or at their own pace. In light of these factors the current status of Section 47 while not wholly desirable was considered quite acceptable.
The current size of CSS was discussed, entailing whether or not the current number of CSS members was sufficient to carry out all duties, and if the current distribution of responsibilities among CSS members was optimal. The Section Admiral stated that he was content with continuing to hold Trivia Officer, and the discussion moved to the role of trivia in Section 47. It was agreed that trivia was no longer effective for the promotion of characters due to the high rank of current trivia participants, and that moving to a fully meritorious system of promotion would be beneficial.
Motion to change the system of promotion from trivia-based promotion to meritorious promotion
• Aye - 3
• Nay - 0
• Abstain – 0
• Motion passed
3. Fleet Reform
With the resignation of the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer of the USS Vesuvius, CSS agreed that the ship should be mothballed with the remaining crewmembers reassigned throughout the fleet (or according to their own preference). The overall disposition of the fleet was also touched upon and whether or not further changes should be considered but it was agreed that the fleet as it is should be maintained for the foreseeable future.
Motion to mothball the USS Vesuvius-B and reassign the remaining crew throughout the fleet
• Aye - 3
• Nay - 0
• Abstain – 0
• Motion passed
4. Social Media Update
Following Section 47's engagement with Star Trek social media website Star Trek: Risa and CSS's recent attention to social media in general as a way of generating interest in Section 47 and consequently new members, a follow up discussion was to be had on interest garnered through our page on Risa and through any other method. Due to connectivity issues at this time in the meeting, it was agreed to table this item and revisit it via the CSS mailing list and at the next CSS meeting.
Miscellaneous:
5. Appointment of new Fleet Representative
It was seen that going forward CSS meetings may consist of only three voting members present. It was thus noted that a new CSS member to assist in site administration, provide for broader discussion at CSS meetings, and to represent the membership in the revived position of Fleet Representative would be beneficial to the administration of Section 47. The site member present at this meeting, Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik, was nominated for the role by the Section Admiral.
Motion to appoint Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik to the role of Fleet Representative as a voting member of the Command Staff
• Aye - 3
• Nay - 0
• Abstain – 0
• Motion passed
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Section Admiral Gheskori at 21:05 GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Section Admiral Gheskori