the anvil - january 2013
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The January 2013 Edition of The AnvilTRANSCRIPT
THE ANVIL U.S.S. Hephaestus: NCC-2004 January 2013
ALWAYS ONWARD
A MEMBER OF STARFLEET INTERNATIONAL
THE ANVIL NCC-2004
INSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Ready Room 1
XO Briefing 1
Ship’s Log 2
Starfleet Marine Corps 2
Star Trek News 3
Starfleet Renewal Reminders 3
Treasury Report 4
Away Team and Activity Schedule 4
Area Conventions 5
Command Structure 7
WEB LINKS
Starfleet www.sfi.org
Region 2
www.region2.org
USS Hephaestus www.usssheph.org
Editor MarkAdam Miller
Layout, Graphics and Publishing Brenda A. Miller
Marine Reporting Neil Yawn
Treasury Reporting MarkAdam Miller
HEPHAESTUS is the Greek name for the Roman
god of the forge, Vulcan. Birmingham has the
world’s largest iron statue, that of the Roman god,
Vulcan. We named our Starfleet chapter the
Hephaestus to give us ties to our city and to Star
Trek, which has had its own Vulcan since 1966.
Hephaestus forged armor and weapons for the gods.
We create our own “armor and weapons” here, in
our newsletter, so it is called The Anvil.
The Anvil, Issue 257, is the monthly newsletter of
the USS Hephaestus, NCC-2004, of Starfleet, The
International Star Trek Fan Association. All terms
and phrases from Star Trek are owned by
Paramount Pictures Corporation, a division of
Paramount Communications and all rights are
reserved.
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Greetings, I apologizes for not getting out a December issue of the Anvil. I’m still not sure where the time went in December. I
was finally able to go home (Dayton, Ohio) for Christmas. I have not been able so for some time now do to my job in the past years. I had a great time at Christmas. I hope everyone had a good Christmas and hope the New Year has started off well for you.
We are always looking for ideas to do at our socials. If you think of something you think the group would be interested in we have 8 socials that we can plug them into. I say 8 because 3 of the socials are the April cookout, The Captains Cookout and Fall Feast. Also January will have been done by the time you receive this. So please send us your idea either at my email address or look for us on Facebook.
If you have any topics of interest you would like to see in the newsletter send your articles or updates to [email protected].
As always see you around the ship, Capt. MarkAdam Miller [email protected]
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We made it to 2013 in spite of the Mayan Calendar. A complete new year stretches out before us, full of potential for exciting events. We can look forward to several Starfleet events. First, of course, the Region 2 Summit will take place March 8-10 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It will be held at the Shoals Hotel in Sheffield, Alabama. There will be the usual functions, such as the Admiral’s dinner on Friday night, the banquet on Saturday night, and others. In addition, the 2013 Starfleet International Conference will be August 1-4, in Dallas, Texas. The theme for IC 2013 is “The year of the Phoenix.” Base of operations will be the “luxurious MCM Elegante Hotel in the heart of Dallas.” (sounds expensive) Also, we can look forward to our own social events. First, our monthly meetings at Pete and Sue Ellen’s will continue. Then we will have our major events: the Spring Cookout, the Captain’s Cookout, and the Fall Feast. These are always fun, with games, TV episodes and plenty of food. So make plans now to attend. That’s all this month. Looking forward to seeing you at our socials.
If you have any comments or questions please email me. Pat Hicks [email protected]
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November 10, .2012 –Fall Feast
We celebrated our annual Fall Feast with turkey and all the fixings. We also did the Ferengi Swap (Dirty Santa) game which again had several interesting gifts to choose from. The annual Texas Hold'em Poker fund raiser game was also held which netted the chapter $40. Mike Burtyk won the poker tournament. Also, we watched the Alabama/Texas A&M game.
Attendance: 25 people.
December 15, 2012 – Social
Because of illness and the holidays we cancelled the social for December
Attendance: 0 people
Personnel Updates:
The candidates for Second Officer and executive Committee were accepted. We would like to thank the EC for agreeing to serve another term. And thank you to Brenda Miller for accepting the position of Second Officer. So here they are: The EC is Sue Ellen Mohney, Denby Potts, and Danny Potts. And the Second Officer is Brenda Miller. Thanks again to these members.
If you have anything or accomplishments you would like to share with the group please email them to me at: [email protected].
SSttaarrfflleeeett MMaarriinnee CCoorrppss Greetings,
The 654th MSG is looking for members. There is a complete different set of Academy schools for those trying to get the
Boothby awards. There is no pressure in joining, there are two categories: Active which means all ranks will be Marine
ranks, and Reserve which mean you stay primary Fleet and only use Marine ranks when doing marine stuff. Contact
Major General Neil Yawn if you are interested or have questions.
Major General Neil Yawn, OIC 1 BN, 2BDE, OIC 654 MSG
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SSttaarr TTrreekk NNeewwss Army using Star Trek Replicators.
The Army, with the help of Applied Minds Inc. and Exponent, has a way of replicating parts and tools
they may need in the field. The replicators are a 3D printer or a CNC Mills. Using a CAD program they design
what they need and then the Printer/Mill makes the object. The 3Dprinter makes the object out of resin and
glue using a layering design. The CNC Mill uses metal and scruples the item using lasers or water. The Army
has two mobile labs that can be brought in by helicopter. The labs also have the ability to contact any one who
might be able to help with a problem that needs to be designed.
Enterprise to be released on Blu-ray
March 26th the sixth Star Trek Series Enterprise will come out on Blu-ray. This release will have all the
previous released material that was on the DVD collection. It will also contain a 3 part series called “To Boldly
Go, Launching Enterprise.” Fans were asked what they would like to see on the covers of the Blu-ray disc and
their suggestions were used in creating them.
William Shatner Sends Tweet to Space.
William Shatner sent a tweet to Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency who is
aboard the International Space Station. The following is the tweets:
Shatner: @Cmdr_Hadfield Are you tweeting from space? MBB
Hadfield: @WilliamShatner Yes, Standard Orbit, Captain. And we're detecting signs of life on the
surface.
Commander Hadfield also tweeted a pic of William Shatner holding a cardboard cut out of the Commander.
The Canadian Space Agency also has invited Mr. Shatner to come tour the facilities and talk to Commander live
from outerspace.
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Youngblood-Yawn 11/30/12 Mohney Family 12/20/12 Potts Family 03/01/13 Green 04/10/13 Mangina 05/09/13
Hicks family 05/29/13 Carr 08/11/13 DeGruy 08/24/13 Miller Family 08/26/13
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Description Payments Deposits Balance
Beginning Balance $ 72.74
Poker Fund Raiser $ 40.00 $ 112.74
Fall Feast $ 20.00 $ 92.74
Prize Gist Card $ 10.00 $ 82.74
Ending Balance $ 82.74
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DATE EVENT/TIME LOCATION/ACTIVITY Jan. 5, 2012 Anvil Deadline [email protected] Jan. 11, 2012 Poker – 7 pm Pott’s House Jan. 12 , 2012 Social – 2 pm Mohney’s House – Fall Feast Feb. 2, 2012 Anvil Deadline [email protected]
Feb. 8, 2012 Poker – 7 pm Burtyk’s House
Feb. 9 , 2012 Social – 7 pm Mohney’s House – TV Trivia Mar. 2, 2012 Anvil Deadline [email protected] Mar. 8-10, 2012 Region 2 Summit Scheffield, AL
Mar. 15 , 2012 Poker – 7 pm Paul Mohney’s House Mar. 16, 2012 Social – 7 pm Mohney’s House April. 6, 2012 Anvil Deadline [email protected] April. 12, 2012 Poker – 7 pm Pete Mohney’s House Arpril 13,2012 Social – 7 pm Mohney’s House
ALL EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE REFER TO THIS
SECTION FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION
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Area Conventions
FEBRUARY
February 3 -- Atlanta Comic Convention -- Atlanta, Georgia
Meet and greet comic book creators. List includes, C. Martin Croker, Stephanie Gladden, Jason Flowers, Bobby
Nash, Mark Wright and James Burns. http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com
MARCH
March 1-3 -- ConNooga -- Chattanooga, Tennessee
CON NOOGA is Chattanooga's first and only *Multi-Fandom (Multiple Genre) Convention covering everything from
Celebrities, Artists, Authors, Film Makers, Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Anime, Comics, Paranormal, Haunting, Costuming,
Concerts, Shows, Contests, Gaming, Console Gaming, Seminars, Workshops, Families, and Fun. Not to mention the
numerous DEALERS, and EXHIBITORS in our 40,000 Square Foot Exhibitor Hall. Over 100+ Special Guests, dealers
and fan groups help to make Con Nooga complete. Enjoy 3 Days of Programming, Seminars, Workshops, Concerts, Acts,
and Fun based upon numerous genres and fandom. http://www.connooga.com/
March 15-17 -- MegaCon -- Orlando, Florida
MegaCon, short for Mega Convention, is a rather large convention that includes many genres, ranging from sci-fi and
comic books to anime and fantasy. It happens annually between late February and early March at the Orange County
Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. There are over 150,000 square feet of exhibitors and merchandise. Events include
Indy Film Festival, annual cosplay/costume contest, all genre costume contest, panels, and rave dances. MegaCon guests
include Patrick Stewart, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Dean Cain, and from comics book area Neal Adams, Josh Adams,
Mark Bagley, Allen Bellman. http://www.megaconvention.com/
APRIL
April 19-21 -- Trek Trax -- Atlanta, Georgia
http://trektrax.org/
MAY
May 17-19 -- MOBICON XVI -- Mobile, Alabama
http://www.mobicon.org/
May 24-26 -- Phoenix Festival -- Birmingham, Alabama
Celebrating creativity and imagination. http://alabamaphoenixfestival.com/
For other conventions please visit http://scenic-city.com/sfrg/calendar.htm
If you have information about up coming conventions or events that you would like to have
published please send info to [email protected]
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USS HEPHAESTUS
COMMAND STRUCTURE
COMMAND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MarkAdam Miller, Captain – Commanding Officer Pat Hicks, Fleet Captain – 1st Officer
Dennis Evans, Fleet Captain – Second Officer
SueEllen Mohney, Captain Denby Potts, Rear Admiral Danny Potts, Rear Admiral
SCIENCES NAVIGATION
Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Archaeology and Anthropology
Pete Mohney, Admiral
COMPUTER SCIENCES ENGINEERING
Danny Potts, Rear Admiral Flo Hurst, Commander
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY
Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr Pat Simmons, Lt Cmdr
Melissa Boartfield, Crewman
Roy Green, Brigadier– Security Intelligence, Chief
OPERATIONS MARINES
SueEllen Mohney, Captain – Chief of Operations and Counselor
Shelia Benton, Lt Col – Stampede Coordinator, SFMC
Neil Yawn, Major General, SFMC Roy Green, Brigadier ,SFMC
Shelia Benton, Lt Col Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr
– Ships Stores Officer and Secretary Lynnette Yawn, Lt. – Ships Galley Officer
MEDICAL UNASSIGNED CREW AND CIVILIANS
Shelia Benton, Lt Commander – Chief Medical Officer, SFMD
Gloria Greening, Lt Nicholas Mohney, Ensign Edward deGruy, Lt Cmdr Renee Gainer, Lt JG
Haley Youngblood, Crewmen
CADET TRAINING
Matthew Potts, Petty Officer Katrina Mohney, Cadet Crewman
Tara Mohney, Cadet Athena Youngblood, Cadet