Presidential Edicts
April 6th, 2013 to August 26th, 2013
Every president must have a motto
Every president must have a motto
Posted 13 April 2013 - 7:00pm by Fleet Admiral Drew Z. Diamond (President) (Drew Z. Diamond)
Edict #1
14/02/2013
"With the new day comes new thoughts"
Before I announce my cabinet there are two ship transfers that I need to make happen.
The USS Asimov, Fleet 4. Will move to Fleet 1.
The USS Saracen, Fleet 3. Will move to Fleet 5.
The Internet Department is requested with thanks to make the necessary changes on the 21st of April, 2013. This is in order to give the crew of each ship sufficient notice.
President Drew Z. Diamond.
Posted 13 April 2013 - 7:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #2
14/02/2013
?Every successful person, asked for help on their way up?
After a wave of impressive applications I have decided upon my cabinet for this term.
Jack Dipper is appointed as Fleet Commander, Fleet 1.
Kat Dedul is retained as Fleet Commander, Fleet 2.
Matthew Kleinman is retained as Fleet Commander, Fleet 3.
Jim Hosick is appointed as Fleet Commander, Fleet 4.
Chris Grinder is appointed as Fleet Commander, Fleet 5.
Joe P is appointed as Fleet Commander, Fleet 6.
Steve Johnson is appointed as Academy Commandant.
Helen Hosick is appointed as Personnel Director.
Robert Archer is appointed as Engineering Director.
Thomas Bates is retained as Internet Director.
Lindsay Bayes is appointed as Gamemaster Director.
The standard of the applications were at an impressively high standard this year. I would like to thank everybody that placed themselves forward for consideration as all the applications were a pleasure to read.
I would like to personally pass on my thanks to those who served in the last cabinet, including those whom have resigned. My VP has had positive things to say about each and every one of you and your good work is there for all to see as testament to all the hard work and effort you all put into your roles.
Here?s to the next 8 months.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 14 April 2013 - 6:17pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #3
14/04/2013
?It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves?
Based on the recommendation of Fleet Commander - 3 Matthew Kleinman, Fran B is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned command of the USS Atlantis.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 16 April 2013 - 7:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #4
17/04/2013
?Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens?
Based on the recommendation of Fleet Commander - 5 Chris Grinder, Jeremy DeSpain is promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned to the USS Crusader.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 23 May 2013 - 5:30pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #5
23/05/13
?Your achievements can only be measured by yourself?
Based on the recommendation of Fleet Commander -2 Katherine Dedul, BJ Janzen is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned command of Outpost 45.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 25 May 2013 - 3:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #6
25/05/13
?Intent is a great ambition?
After the resignation of Joe P, Terry Calvin is appointed Fleet Commander ? 6.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 27 May 2013 - 2:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #7
27/05/2013
?Your culture is your brand?
Tyra Schroll is hereby announced as the new Marketing and Advertising Coordinator.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 27 May 2013 - 7:17pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #8
28/05/2013
?Trust in your own ability?
I am pleased to announce that my new Vice President will be Steve Johnson. He has stood down from his position so that he can assist me in the running of our club. Steve is an extremely experienced member who is amongst the longest serving and will continue my campaign promise to learn from such a member.
I would like to thank the 4 applicants that applied, they made it a hard choice to make. I would also like to that the members that came forward in recommending people. Many people that I count as friends have been extremely supportive and many others that I really didn?t expect this level of support from have helped me during this and I hope now that we can all put this behind us and move on.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 8 June 2013 - 7:30pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #9
9/06/2013
?Never trust a Gamemaster with a smile?
Kevin Sawyer is hereby appointed as the Gamemaster Director.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 9 June 2013 - 7:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict#10
10/06/2013
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
On the recommendation of Steve Johnson the Academy Commandant, Sam Bibb is hereby appointed as the Commanding Officer of the USS Discovery.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 10 June 2013 - 6:00am by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #11
"Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them"
Due to Sam Bibbs recent advancement into the role of Commanding Officer of the USS Discovery in our fine Academy, he is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 11 June 2013 - 5:11pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #12
11/06/2013
"It's our choices that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities"
On the recommendation of Jack Dipper Fleet Commander-1, Crissy Nessing is hereby assigned command of the USS Ogawa.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 12 June 2013 - 7:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #13
12/06/2013
"Experience is the teacher of all things"
Sam Bibb is hereby appointed Fleet Commander-4.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 14 June 2013 - 10:00am by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #14
14/06/2013
"Victory is sweetest when you've known defeat"
On the recommendation of Sam Bibb Fleet Commander-4, Elizabeth Rahuba is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned command of Starbase 202.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 28 June 2013 - 2:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #15
28/06/2013
?When placed in command, take charge?
Jeremy DeSpain is hereby appointed Fleet Commander-5.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 28 June 2013 - 8:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #16
28/06/2013
"We are still in the very beginnings of the internet"
Following the removal of Thomas Bates as Internet Director the position was opened up to applications. After receiving 2 applications that same day and one since then I am pleased to appoint Jack Dipper as his replacement and the new Internet Director.
Jack Dipper is subsequently released from his role as Fleet Commander-1. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for all the work he has completed within the fleet.
Thank you to the two other members that applied for the vacant position, your intentions to serve the club further than you all already do so have been appreciated and noted.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 9 July 2013 - 3:59pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #17
09/07/2013
?Experience is one thing you can?t get for nothing?
On the recommendation of Matthew Kleinman, Fleet Commander-3, Amber DeSadier is hereby promoted to Captain and assigned command of the USS Atlantis.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 12 July 2013 - 8:00am by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #18
12/07/2013
"Small opportunities are the beginnings of great enterprises"
On the recommendation of Jeremy DeSpain, Fleet Commander-5, Aaron Calhoun is hereby promoted to Captain and assigned command of the USS Saracen.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 12 July 2013 - 9:00am by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #19
12/07/2013
"All of life is an experiment, the more you make, the better"
Jerome Davis is hereby appointed as Supervisor of Experiments.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 12 July 2013 - 12:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #20
12/07/2013
?If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we?d all be millionaires?
David Wonderly is hereby appointed as Fleet Commander-1.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 13 July 2013 - 4:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #21
13/07/2013
?A clubs heart, is its membership?
Tyra Schroll is hereby appointed as the Personnel Director. Adjacent to this she is released from her role as the Marketing and Advertising Coordinator.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tyra for all her hard work within the MAC role since her appointment, the membership numbers have taken strides in recent weeks and I wish Tyra all the best in her venture back into the Personnel Department.
Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 26 July 2013 - 6:00pm by Drew Z. Diamond
Edict #22
26/07/2013
"Define what your brand stands for, its core values, its tone of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms"
Sam Bibb is hereby appointed as the Marketing and Advertising Coordinator.
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 24 April 2013 - 5:04am by Drew Z. Diamond
Bill #1
24/04/2013
?All other applicants will be assigned to a Standard Ship not classified as Second Character Only, at the rank of Ensign, and in a manner and pattern determined most appropriate by the Personnel Department and laid out in departmental mandate.?
The previous section of the Personnel Department Charter shall be edited to read;
?All other applicants will be assigned to a ship not classified as Second Character Only, at the rank of Ensign, and in a manner and pattern determined most appropriate by the Personnel Department and laid out in departmental mandate.?
President Drew Z. Diamond
Posted 22 July 2013 - 9:45am by Drew Z. Diamond
Bill #2
27/07/2013
?All ships must have a designated ship speed and the respective set of AWOL limits. For Standard Ships these are:
Fast: 2 days for Command Staff (including GM), 3 days for Department Heads and 4 days for all others
Medium: 3 days for Command Staff (including GM), 5 days for Department Heads and 7 days for all others
Slow: 5 days for Command Staff (including GM), 7 days for Department Heads and 10 days for all others.
Should the CO wish to change the speed of the ship, they must seek the approval of their FComm.
Should RPG areas wish to use a non-standard set of AWOL limits, they must be commissioned as an Alternative RPG and have the AWOL limit set in their charter. Alternative RPGs without an AWOL limit set in their charter will need to comply with the above standards.?
The previous section of the FCOMM bylaw shall be edited to read;
?All ships must have a designated ship posting speed and the respective set of AWOL limits. For Standard Ships these are:
Fast: 2 days for Command Staff (including GM), 3 days for Department Heads and 4 days for all others.
Standard: 3 days for Command Staff (including GM), 5 days for Department Heads and 7 days for all others.
Slow: 5 days for Command Staff (including GM), 7 days for Department Heads and 10 days for all others.
Should the CO wish to change the posting speed of the ship, they must seek the approval of their FComm.
Should RPG areas wish to use a non-standard set of AWOL limits, they must be commissioned as an Alternative RPG and have the AWOL limit set in their charter. Alternative RPGs without an AWOL limit set in their charter will need to comply with the above standards.?
President Drew Z. Diamond