Chief Historian's Report: New Executive Committee Transition, Part 1

by Commander Eugene Sanford

Sunday December 15, 2007

Commander Sanford received an email from the CS-Elect. A new link was created by Sal Lizard, the newly-elected Commander, STARFLEET, allowing others to view a new live journal, and invites everyone to express their opinion about Membership Processing. The Chief Historian has forwarded this information to the CO/XO of the Starship Top Gun. The CS-Elect has granted permission for everyone to view this journal. Though this is not official yet, the main objective is to keep everyone informed. The link to this site is: http://sallizard.livejournal.com.

Fleet Captain Dean Rogers, CO of the USS Top Gun, emails everyone about the latest episode of "Starship Farragut." He portrays the helmsman of the Starship Farragut, Ensign Roy Morris. The Chief Historian has viewed this episode, "1A-002, For Want Of A Nail." The CO was in the driver's seat aboard the Farragut. Commander Sanford continued to gather more information on the current RC for records management. The ship's timeline has been upgraded per the birthday announcement of our crewmembers aboard Top Gun. Information has been download and saved on the TG Listserve regarding future camping trips for next year.

Another email was sent from the CS-Elect, Admiral Sal Lizard. He has made his choice for Chief of Staff during the new administration: Vice Admiral Sam Black. Admiral Lizard has been in contact with Les, and has been asked to find someone to replace him as Registered Agent for STARFLEET. That person is Frank Parker, a native of North Carolina. In preparation for his new role, Sam has tendered his resignation as Vice Regional Coordinator of Region Three, the SFA's Academy Scholarship Director, and STARFLEET's Judge Advocate General Officer so that he may focus on his new duties as Chief of Staff.

Sal has also asked Pete Mahoney to stay on as the SFI Quartermaster, and Kris Klufas to remain in the Promotions Director department. He has also consulted with General Mark Anbinder to see if he will remain IC Liason.

The following personnel listed is already filled, or will be announced later per Sal:

Garrick Halverson is the VCS-Elect, and has chosen Bob McCann. Commodore Robert McCann served in STARFLEET Academy as the new Assistant Webmaster. Garrick is bringing the VCS Department up to full speed. Since the election, he has touched basis with his staff, has written job descriptions and has placed Brad Stimpson as the new HelpDesk Administrator. He will continue to use Admiral Marlene Miller to head up the Annual Campaign with Admirals Helen Pawlowski and Sherry Anne Newell. Garrick has already challenged Sal, as he has presented Peter with 5 CQ articles, and Sal still has to write his first one. The next report will have more information on Gary's new department.

Vice Admiral Mike Urvand is the new Chief of Operations-Elect, and has chosen Rear Admiral Kim Donohoe as his Vice Chief of Operations. Mike has resigned from his position as the Regional Coordinator for Region Five, to become the Chief of Operations.

Captain Peter Christian, Communications Chief-Elect, has chosen William Schnitger as his Vice Chief. From Peter's notes: "There has been quite a bit going on with the Communications transition. Has also exchanged information with Commodore Dixie Halber, and is currently awaiting a list of information from her, as well as several pieces of equipment that must be transferred into his charge. Peter has already started the initial planning stages with Unicorn for issue #145 of the CQ. Will update more in the next couple of days, but submissions are welcomed at peter@trinitydesignconsulting.com, until Unicorn takes charge of thecq@sfi.org address.

Admiral Peg Pellerin, SFA Commandant-Elect, has chosen Admiral Carolyn Thompson, director of SFMC's Marine Unit Readiness Program, and SFA's Vessel Readiness Certification Program. Peg claims to have the easiest transition as Carol Thompson remains in her Vice-Dant position, and Wayne Kilough heads up the Academy Support Services. The Admiral herself states:

"Things were pretty hectic for a few days, but things are smoothing out. I've lost a couple of people, one to Sal, and one to Gary, but we'll have to find someone, and we will, hopefully as good as these two guys took. Wayne, Carol, and myself are working very well in getting things ready for January 1. I'm confident with their assistance, that everything will go well. They're great to work with, and I already feel the team we are and should be."

Commodore Warren Price. Shakedown Operations Chief-Elect, has chosen Rear Admiral Jerry Tien as his Vice-Chief. Admiral Tien was one of several senior officers who was instrumental in finalizing the paperwork for the commissioning of the Starship Top Gun. Like Peg, Warren has a smooth transition, as there is very little staffing changes, and is keeping Joost and Alex in their current roles. Warren has presented a list of SHOC projects, but I haven't yet had an opportunity to read over them.

Lieutenant Matt Moyer, Computer Operations Chief-Elect, has chosen Commodore Robert (Bob) Chin as his Vice-Chief.

"From his last discussion with Matt, I think that he's waiting to make contact with CompOps. He is currently working with Membership Processing to train another team and waiting for access to the database."

Matt's notes indicate:

"I am indeed keenly aware of the DB issues, I've been watching the lists closely. This will definitely be priority one on my list."

Colonel Mike Stein, current Region 7 Chief Financial Officer/CFO-Elect, has chosen Admiral Pat Spillers as his Vice Chief of Finances. Admiral Spillers was the previous CFO of STARFLEET. Mike is in communication with Commodore Liz Woolf, and is working to gain a complete understanding of the financial condition of STARFLEET.

..........................................................................To be continued