Message posted on Stardate 99030.3 at 0009 hours
Posted by Bob Spurlin
Edict # 1
OK no time like the present to get things started. First off I would like to say that it is my sincerest intention to insure that no individual will hold more than one Cabinet/Command Post except on an emergency basis. It is my belief that in a club with about 200-250 which are active, that it should not be that difficult to find 15-20 qualified people to handle these and other needed positions. Also, I am going to ask, but not require, that all Cabinet/Command staff choose their assistants from non-cabinet/command personnel. We need to develop more talent within the club and I feel this would be an excellent starting point.
The two exceptions to this will be that the Vice President may hold a Cabinet/Command Post. Since the Vice President has limited duties unless the President is absent it would be foolish to waste such talent sitting on the bench waiting for the Prez to croak. The second exception comes in the area of the GameMaster Department. You will see this explained in more detail below.
The following people are appointed to the Cabinet effective immediately:
Greg Hertzch is retained as Personnel Director. I have instructed Greg that I would like for him to train at least two new people to handle the PDir’s duties during this term. As it stands today we have only two people with experience in this department and that, in my mind, gives the club too few options in the case of unexpected events.
Colin Wyers is hereby removed as FComm-6 at his own request. He is hereby appointed Engineering Department Director. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Larry Garfield for his work while serving as ED. Job well done Larry!
Deanne Morgan has agreed to take on the duties as Director of the Gamemaster Department on a temporary basis. Her intention is to get the department structured and to select and train her replacement. This is a time specific appointment until Deanne can get the department to the level it was before her departure. Deanne has assured me that this can be done within four months. This is a temporary appointment.
Mike Borudaa is hereby appointed Internet Director. Since Mike is the author of our WeBB software this is indeed good news for the club. No one can give us more in this position than Mike.
Steve Ashton is hereby appointed Academy Commandant. Steve already serves as XO of the training ship and will bring a lot to this position. I would like to thank Jim Armstrong for the fine work he did as Commandant.
Commodore Dennis Hannigan is re-appointed as FComm-1.
Admiral Mike Ballway is re-appointed as FComm-2.
Captain James Speck is re-appointed as FComm-3.
Fleet Captain Larry Garfield is re-appointed as FComm-4.
Fleet Captain Deanne Morgan is hereby appointed FComm-5.
Seamus Hughes is hereby appointed FComm-6.
That’s it for now.
Bob Spurlin
President