Message posted on Stardate 02062.8 at 0422 hours
Posted by Larry Garfield (President).
Edict #18
“Promotion to all Traitors!”
It has come to my attention that various members of STF are trying to show me up. Who are these vile, despicable people, these traitors, looking to undermine Presidential authority by performing their duties to such a high degree?
First among them is the criminal Barry Vogtman. As Vice-President, Barry has been an invaluable asset to this administration. He has been a top-notch RPer, key advisor, and active and constructive contributor to Command. As AIDir, he has spearheaded the push in the second half of this term to bring the STF web site up to par, including our New and Improved index/login page, which has already increased the number of applications we receive considerably. For these and other Crimes of Excellence, Barry Vogtman is hereby promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain, with all the rights and privileges therein.
Another Evil Mastermind is Steve Ashton. As Academy Commandant, he has helped to bring the Academy up to date. He has helped the Academy expand into its own fleet, after years of waiting. He has kept in regular contact with the course instructors (at least I keep hearing from him), and has assembled a solid staff behind him. For these and other Crimes of Excellence, Steve Ashton is hereby promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain, with all the rights and privileges therein.
Who else could be so dastardly? How about master villain Alex Verdusco. As GM Director, he is stayed on top of his department, continually monitoring GMs and trainees. He has constantly kept me abreast of the status of the fleet. Before that, as Librarian, he was a part of the team that put together the IC Library, which has finally picked up where the old Memory Alpha project left off. For these and other Crimes of Excellence, Alex Verdusco is hereby promoted to the rank of Fleet Captain, with all the rights and privileges therein.
But wait, there’s more! There’s an even more villainous traitor in our midst. Emma Rouse-Deane. As FComm-4, Emma has helped to main the high standards that I set out for that great fleet. As APDir, she’s helped to bring the Personnel Department from the least active to one of the most active departments, handling much of the mundane business to free the Personnel Director up to tackle larger tasks. She volunteered to take the time as XO of the Academy’s latest Training Ship, the Discovery, to help train tomorrow’s COs and DHs. As her GM, I’ve seen her skill as a CO, consistently maintaining an active, friendly, and thoroughly enjoyable ship. Such skill and self-sacrifice should not go unpunished. Therefore, Emma Rouse-Deane is hereby promoted to the rank of Commodore, with all the cookies and ice cream therein.
And finally, while it is not a promotion, I would like to officially thank Stan Tomson for spearheading the most recent proposal for a TOS ME ship. The idea has been debated countless times since I joined STF, but finally we saw a solid, thought-out proposal with the support needed to make it a reality. Stan, good work, and let us hope the Merrimack lives up to the high expectations we have for it.
Now excuse me while I go extract my tongue from my cheek… ;-)
Larry Garfield
STF President
28 June 2002