Message posted on Stardate 98072.6 at 2112 hours
Posted by Mike Bourdaa (STF President). Ok. I can already see the headlines: STF in crisis, day 1. <g>
Nevertheless, due to family obligations beyond my control, I am forced to take a leave of absence from STF for the next week.
During my absence, I have selected former President Greg Hertzsch to be acting President. (Unless VP Randy McCullick returns to active duty during my absence, in which case, Randy will take Acting Prez until my return)
I had planned to announce these edicts on August 1, but because I won’t be here on that day, I will announce them now:
I am commissioning the Sixth Fleet of STF, effective August 8, 1998. Colin Wyers will be the inaugural FComm for that fleet, from his newly commissioned vessel, the USS Independence (formerly a part of SB202).
The USS Ares will move to Fleet 6, to join the Independence, at a time to be determined later.
Promotions, promotions:
The following officers are receiving a promotion today.
Effective immediately, in recognition of his long service to STF, both before, during, and after his Presidency, I am pleased to officially grant Greg Hertszch the rank of Fleet Captain. There is currently no ship for him to command, however, he will eventually be offered one if he is interested. It was due only to his long presidency that he did not already attain this rank, since the President cannot grant himself a promotion, even when he does a great job.
Effective August 1st, Larry Garfield is promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain. Larry has been a long time member of STF on the WeBB, and also a defacto member of STF-P* through Commodore Ballway. Furthermore, WeBBsights delays aren’t his fault <g>.
Effective August 1st, Franco Torres is promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain officially. I noticed that record of his promotion doesn’t exist anywhere, so I am making that rank official here.
Effective August 8th, John Storer II is promoted to the rank of Captain, and assigned command of Starbase 202, in the Fourth fleet. He suceedes Colin, who is of course moving on to the Sixth Fleet USS Independence.
Finally, a Cabinet announcement: Effective immediately, Captain-to-be John Storer II is appointed to be the next Academy Commandant. (ACmdt).
Ok. That is all. I’ll be back in a week.