Awards/2007 End of Year Awards

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The following is a transcript of the 2007 MFI End of Year awards ceremony. It was held in the #maquis channel on fleetchat.org on IRC. The date was Sunday May 18, 2008 and was commenced at 2130EDT.

[21:36] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: MFI, Attention! <p>[21:36] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Maquis Forces International Arriving! [21:36] * FADM_Samuel_Cummings steps onto the stage [21:36] *** Kellian is now known as FCol_Kellian_e-Shikyrie_tr. [21:36] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams salutes the Force Admiral [21:36] * FADM_Samuel_Cummings returns the salute [21:36] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: MFI, at ease! [21:36] *** FCol_Kellian_e-Shikyrie_tr is now known as FCol_David_Stayduhar. [21:36] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Good evening Ladies and gentlemen, Officers and enlisted, members of Maquis Forces International. I am Force Captain Barbara Adams and this is our annual End of Year awards ceremony. [21:37] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: First let me apologize on behalf of all involved. We are running quite late this year. Many on the awards board have had personal tragedy of one sort or another. However, we plow on and although late, we get the job done. [21:37] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: MFI is a unique organization. One I've been proud of being part of since 1999. [21:37] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: We do so much for our members at no cost to them. However, it means a all volunteer force doing multiple jobs. Sometimes we aren't on time, or we make mistakes. But I see that as one of our strongest points. [21:37] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: We're real here in MFI. We're not the "got to do it my way" types many of us fled from the other organizations to avoid. Our imperfections are what make MFI one of top international Star Trek organizations in the world today. [21:37] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: As head of Membership Dept, I can tell you we span more countries than anyone else. We have achieved many first, include our Quartermaster's excellent products unique to MFI. [21:38] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: We're MFI, and we do it our way on our time and say good bye to the stifling corporation types of fan clubs. [21:38] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: We'll start with our Branch Awards. [21:38] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Presenting the awards for the Maquis Forces Marine Corp, I present the Marine Commandant, General Paul Williams. [21:39] BGen_Paul_Williams: Moves to Posium [21:39] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Colonel Anne Zecca, Front and Center! [21:39] * Col_Anne moves to stand in front of Gen Williams & salutes. [21:39] BGen_Paul_Williams: Returns Salute [21:41] BGen_Paul_Williams: Col. Anne Zecca for service renderded while serving as a Maquis Force Marine Corps member, I hereby award you the Marine Commendation Medal. [21:43] BGen_Paul_Williams: You have done an outstanding job, attending to your duties and are a fine example to the Marine Corps to follow. [21:43] * Col_Anne is mildly shocked [21:45] BGen_Paul_Williams: Col. Olliver Savander front and center [21:45] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: moves to stand in front of Gen Williams and salute [21:45] BGen_Paul_Williams: Returns Salute [21:46] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [21:47] *** FADM has signed off IRC (Client exited). [21:47] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [21:47] BGen_Paul_Williams: Colonel, you've been my right hand man since I took the job of Commandant and have been a staunch supporter of myself in particular and the Corps in general. It's my please to award you the Marine Achievement Medal for your hard work, loyalty and fine work as Vice Commandant of the MFMC. Well done. [21:47] *** MaquisGoddess has joined #maquis. [21:48] *** MaquisGoddess has signed off IRC (Client exited). [21:48] BGen_Paul_Williams: Col. Marc Easterly front and center [21:48] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: Thanks you Sir I extend and Shake your hand... [21:48] * Col_Anne accepts the award & shakes General Williams' hand [21:48] * Col_Marc_Easterly moves to stand in front of BGEN Williams and salutes [21:48] *** MaquisGoddess has joined #maquis. [21:48] BGen_Paul_Williams: Shakes Col. Savanders' Hand . [21:49] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: One step back Aye Aye Sir [21:49] BGen_Paul_Williams: Returns Salute [21:49] *** MaquisGoddess is now known as VIC_Gen_Doane. [21:49] * Col_Anne takes one step back & returns to her seat. [21:50] * Col_Anne salutes before returning to her seat... she forgot [21:51] BGen_Paul_Williams: Col. Easterly the Skunkworks and yourself have done good things for MFMC this year, the MEKK Branch is finally off and running. For your hard work it's my pleasure to award you the Marine Achievement Medal, congratulations Colonel. [21:51] * Col_Marc_Easterly accepts the Award and shakes BGEN Williams hand [21:52] Col_Marc_Easterly: Thank you sir. [21:53] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Presenting the awards for Special Security Division, I present to you the former head of Maquis Special Forces, Vice Admiral Logan Andrews. [21:53] BGen_Paul_Williams: Salutes [21:53] * Col_Marc_Easterly takes one step back and salutes executes an about-face and returns to his seat [21:53] * RAdm_Logan_Andrews moves to the podium [21:54] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: I will also be presenting the awards for Special Operations Command. [21:54] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Force Colonel David Stayduhar, Front and Center! [21:55] * FCol_David_Stayduhar moves to stand in front of RAdm Andrews, Bows Stiffly, and salutes. [21:55] *** FADM has left #maquis. [21:55] * RAdm_Logan_Andrews returns the salute [21:55] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [21:55] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: Force Colonel David Stayduhar, for service rendered while acting as Deputy Branch Head of the Special Security Division it is my pleasure to award you the SSD Commendation Medal. [21:56] FCol_David_Stayduhar: Thank You, Sir. [21:56] * RAdm_Logan_Andrews presents the award and shakes FCol_David_Stayduhar's hand [21:57] * FCol_David_Stayduhar accepts the award and returns the RAdm's Handshake. [21:57] * FCol_David_Stayduhar takes one step back, saultes, turns on his heel, and returns to his perch. [21:57] * RAdm_Logan_Andrews salutes [21:57] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: Dismissed [21:58] FCol_David_Stayduhar: salutes, even [21:59] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: Not here to accept their awards are VAdm William Robertson who is recieveing the SOC Commendation Medal for his work in the SOC [21:59] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: AS well as FCapt David Ferber for his work as the Head of the SOC [22:00] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: Both will recieve their awards later [22:00] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: In addition several Operatives recieved both the SOC Commendation Medal and the SOC Achievement Medal. However due to the secret nature of SOC operations, they will be given in private. [22:00] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: ?me steps down [22:01] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Presenting the awards for Klingon Task Force, I present to you the Chief of Operations, Vice Admiral Steve Lackey. [22:01] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: One moment Admiral pleas [22:02] * VADM_Steve_Lackey takes command of the podium [22:02] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: I just recieved word that my dear husband forgot to mention that Commodore Gene Yazdir also recieved a SOC COmmendation Medal for his public work withinthe SOC [22:04] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Greetings. First, for the MFMC Paul Williams, Front and Center! [22:05] BGen_Paul_Williams: Marches to front of Podium and salutes [22:06] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Things with live ceremonies are always fluid. We did have one more Marine award... [22:06] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Paul Williams, for service rendered while serving as a Branch Head of the Maquis Force Marine Corps, it is my pleasure to award you the Marine Commendation Medal. [22:07] * VADM_Steve_Lackey Shakes hand and returns salute [22:07] BGen_Paul_Williams: Accepts award and shakes VADM. Lackey hand. [22:07] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Colonel Marc Easterly, due to the secret nature of the SOC we don't always get the announcements on a timely basis. I am pround to present you with your SOC Achievement Medal, which we just recieved word you are allowed to accept publicly [22:08] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: use that when I cue you [22:08] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: grrrrrr [22:08] Col_Marc_Easterly: Yes, ma;am, thank you. [22:09] BGen_Paul_Williams: Does an about face and returns to seat [22:09] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams sighs [22:09] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: if I may interrupt for a moment. [22:09] VADM_Steve_Lackey: ?me yields... [22:10] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: It seems that there were supposed to be several people who were to recieve their SOC awards publicly....word never got to me [22:10] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: so anyone who knew they were recieveing such please present yourselves Front and Center at this time [22:10] BGen_Paul_Williams: Marches to the podium [22:11] * Col_Marc_Easterly moves to stand in front of FCAPT Adams and salutes [22:11] * VADM_Steve_Lackey rolls eyes and mouths the word--SPOOKS! [22:11] BGen_Paul_Williams: Salutes FCapt Adams [22:11] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams looks around ensuring no others.... [22:12] * FCol_David_Stayduhar glares at the borg drone [22:12] BGen_Paul_Williams: Stands at Attention looking like Poindexter [22:13] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Colonel Marc Easterly, Brigadier General Paul WIlliams, for services render to the SOC honorably, you are both presented with the SOC Achievement Medal. [22:13] * VADM_Steve_Lackey mentions that the list included Paul, Marc, Yaz, LOgan, and Will [22:13] Col_Marc_Easterly: Thank you Ma'am. [22:13] BGen_Paul_Williams: Accepts Award [22:13] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams salutes [22:13] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Dismissed [22:14] BGen_Paul_Williams: Thanks You Ma'am [22:14] * Col_Marc_Easterly accepts the Award and shakes FCAPT Adams hand [22:14] BGen_Paul_Williams: Returns Salutes and returns to seat. [22:14] * Col_Marc_Easterly takes one step back and salutes executes an about-face and returns to his seat [22:14] FADM_Samuel_Cummings: Pardon me for interrupting, FCAPT Adams -- I was just called away on a work emergency, and I will have to leave. Please accept my apologies everyone -- I congratulate all award recipients tonight! Your service honors us all! [22:15] * FCol_David_Stayduhar stands and salutes FADM Cummings [22:15] *** FADM_Samuel_Cummings has left #maquis. [22:15] *** FADM has left #maquis. [22:15] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: MFI Departing! [22:15] BGen_Paul_Williams: Salutes [22:16] * Col_Anne salutes [22:16] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: My appologies ladies and gentlemen. AS you can see some of our behind the scenes coordination come out occasionally [22:16] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Adm Lackey if you would continue with the Naval and Zone awards? [22:16] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Thank you [22:17] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Force Colonel David Stayduhar, Front and Center! [22:17] * FCol_David_Stayduhar moves to stand in front of the Borg, bows stiffly, and salutes. [22:18] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [22:18] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Force Colonel David Stayduhar, for service rendered while serving as a member of the MFS Comish, it is my pleasure to award you the Naval Achievement Medal. [22:18] * VADM_Steve_Lackey shakes hand and returns salute [22:18] * FCol_David_Stayduhar raises an eyebrow [22:19] * VADM_Steve_Lackey GRINS [22:19] * FCol_David_Stayduhar accepts the award, and returns the handshake. [22:20] *** FADM has left #maquis. [22:20] VADM_Steve_Lackey: dismissed [22:20] * FCol_David_Stayduhar takes one step back, salutes, turns on a heel and returns to his throne. [22:20] *** BGen_Paul_Williams has signed off IRC (Quit: another satisfied region7.com user has left the building). [22:22] VADM_Steve_Lackey: There are a few awards to mention despite the awardees being absent tonight [22:23] VADM_Steve_Lackey: For the KTF--Larry French, for service rendered while serving as a Branch Head of the Klingon Task Force, it is my pleasure to award you the KTF Commendation Medal. [22:23] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Also--JoAnn Nickerson, for service rendered while serving as a member of the MFS Intrepid II, it is my pleasure to award you the Naval Achievement Medal. [22:24] VADM_Steve_Lackey: And--Captain Frank Parker, for service rendered while serving as a Commanding Officer of the MFS Intrepid II, it is my pleasure to award you the Naval Achievement Medal. [22:24] VADM_Steve_Lackey: We try to mention all of the awards... [22:25] VADM_Steve_Lackey: I would now like to read to you the end of year winners for the various zones currently lacking a Zone Coordinator or who are not present. [22:25] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Bear with me as I may get out of sequence... [22:26] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone One [22:26] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone 1 -- ZC Yazdir [22:26] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Steve Lackey [22:26] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = Tiberius [22:26] * VADM_Steve_Lackey coughs nervously [22:29] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [22:30] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Colonel Olliver Sandavar, Front and Center! [22:30] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Savandar^ [22:30] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: I move to stand in front of Admiral Lackey and salute [22:30] * Col_Anne softly tells Colonel Savander to "get up there." [22:30] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: Sorry FCapt Adams [22:31] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: I move to stand in front of Fcapt Adams and salute [22:31] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Congratulations COL. Please give our congrats to Dixie and your crew. [22:31] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams hands the award for Z! Unit of the Year to the Colonel [22:32] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Z1^ [22:32] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: Thanks you ma'mm [22:32] * FCol_David_Stayduhar whispers to the Borg 'Maybe he didn't recognize his name' [22:32] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: On behalf I my Capt I accept the award [22:33] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Dismissed! [22:34] COL_Ollie_Savander_SR: hand salute one step back Aye Aye Sir and return to my chair [22:35] *** VADM_Steve has joined #maquis. [22:36] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: please stand by as it seems we have a bit of technical dificulity [22:36] VADM_Steve_Lackey: sorry, MIRC disappeared but it seems I was still logged in [22:36] * CaptCStark humms the Jeopardy theme [22:37] *** FADM is now known as FADM_Johnson. [22:37] VADM_Steve: next [22:37] VADM_Steve: Zone 2 [22:37] VADM_Steve: Rebel O'Year = Marvin Atwell [22:37] VADM_Steve: Unit O'Year = MFS Freedom [22:38] * FCol_David_Stayduhar looks innocent as he twirls the plug to the Borg's regen chamber. [22:38] VADM_Steve_Lackey: next [22:38] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone 3 -- [22:38] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Mark Z [22:38] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Volunteer O'Year = Larry French [22:38] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = MFS Phantom [22:39] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Next up is zone 4 [22:39] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Ladies and gentlemen, Zone 4 Coordinator, General Christina Doane [22:40] * VIC_Gen_Doane steps forward to podium. [22:41] VIC_Gen_Doane: Rebel of the Year: Captain Elvin Holloway [22:41] VIC_Gen_Doane: Volunteer of the Year: FADM Gary Davis. [22:41] VIC_Gen_Doane: I now yield the podium to VADM Lackey. [22:41] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Thank you General [22:41] * VIC_Gen_Doane steps to the side. [22:41] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year =MFS Liberty [22:42] * VADM_Steve_Lackey shake Generals hand and salutes [22:42] * VIC_Gen_Doane grins broadly and only just stops herself doing a little dance. [22:42] * VIC_Gen_Doane returns handshake and salutes. [22:42] * VIC_Gen_Doane returns to seat [22:42] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Dismissed [22:43] * Col_Anne applauds Gen. Doans [22:43] * VIC_Gen_Doane smiles [22:44] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Mark Easterly, front and center [22:45] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone 5 had no awards this past year. Now for Zone 6... [22:45] * Col_Marc_Easterly moves to stand in front of VADM Lackey and salutes [22:45] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Sorry meant Marc [22:45] Col_Marc_Easterly: ? [22:45] RAdm_Logan_Andrews: Steve...... [22:46] * Col_Marc_Easterly looks rather confused. [22:46] * Col_Anne wonders about her MFMC colleague [22:46] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams smacks Steve [22:47] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Don't leave him hanging when you're slow on the typing [22:47] * Col_Marc_Easterly reaching for his sidearm. [22:48] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Sorry Marc, please stand by. I am getting static on my earpiece [22:49] SgtMAJ_Bill_Absher: Col Easterly, holster that weapon [22:49] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Hopefully the static is cleared. As I was saying... [22:49] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Marc Easterly [22:49] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Volunteer O'Year = Marc Easterly [22:49] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = Pathfinder [22:49] *** FADM_Johnson is now known as FADM. [22:50] * VADM_Steve_Lackey Shakes unarmed hand and salutes [22:50] * Col_Marc_Easterly accepts the Award and shakes VADM Lackeys hand [22:50] * Col_Marc_Easterly Renders crisp hand salute. [22:51] * VADM_Steve_Lackey Whew! [22:51] * Col_Marc_Easterly takes one step back and salutes executes an about-face and returns to his seat [22:51] * Col_Marc_Easterly checking the charge on my sidearm. [22:52] *** FADM has signed off IRC (Quit: Trillian ((Link: http://www.ceruleanstudios.com)http://www.ceruleanstudios.com). [22:52] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [22:52] SgtMAJ_Bill_Absher: Put the sidearm away, Col. I'll put up with no tomfoolery tonight [22:52] * VIC_Gen_Doane quietly checks the charge in her sidearm and leaves it be. [22:52] * Col_Marc_Easterly Growls at the SarMajor. [22:52] *** FADM is now known as FADM_Johnson. [22:54] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Capt Stark front and center [22:54] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Now for Zone 7's awards... [22:54] * CaptCStark moves to stand in front of VADM_Steve_Lackey and salutes [22:54] SgtMAJ_Bill_Absher: Just remember, I got a platoon of Marines here if things get out of hand... [22:55] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Representing the zone...Zone 7 -- ZC Jack Kern [22:55] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Carl Stark [22:55] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = LP Ticon [22:55] * CaptCStark accepts the Award and shakes VADM_Steve_Lackey's hand [22:56] * VADM_Steve_Lackey Shakes Capt Stark's hand and returns salute [22:56] * CaptCStark takes one step back and salutes and returns to his seat [22:57] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Captain Stark. I believe you were represented in more than one zone this past year... [22:58] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone 8 -- ZC Matheny [22:58] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Carl Stark [22:58] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = LP8 [22:58] CaptCStark: Wow [22:58] * CaptCStark accepts the Award and shakes VADM_Steve_Lackey's hand [22:58] CaptCStark: Yea I started in 8 then moved to 7 [22:58] * VADM_Steve_Lackey salutes once more and grins [22:59] * CaptCStark takes one step back and salutes and returns to his seat [23:00] VADM_Steve_Lackey: As acting ZC9, I present the following... [23:00] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Lea Morgan [23:00] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Volunteer O'Year = Rick Ervans [23:00] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = MFS-M Dark Night [23:00] VADM_Steve_Lackey: On behalf of Zone 10 Coordinator, Rear Admiral Duncan Robinson [23:01] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone 10 [23:01] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Captain Sam Bibb [23:01] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Unit O'Year = MSS Essex [23:02] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Next, since he has left the channel, on behalf of acting Zone 11 Coordinator, Brigadier General Paul Williams [23:02] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Zone 11 [23:02] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Rebel O'Year = Tyler Pugh [23:02] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Volunteer O'Year = Tyler Pugh [23:03] * VADM_Steve_Lackey renders a full salute to all awardees who are absent [23:03] * VADM_Steve_Lackey yields the podium [23:03] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Ladies and gentlemen, Zone VR Coordinator, Force Colonel Robert Torres [23:03] * FCol_Robert_Torres moves to the podium [23:04] *** FADM_Johnson has signed off IRC (Read error: Connection reset by peer). [23:04] FCol_Robert_Torres: This year's awardees aren't here tonight so they will recieve thier awards later [23:04] *** FADM has joined #maquis. [23:05] *** FADM is now known as FADM_Johnson. [23:05] FCol_Robert_Torres: Rebel of the Year: Col Thomas Nuhfer [23:05] FCol_Robert_Torres: Volunteer of the year: Cmdr Donna Parker [23:06] FCol_Robert_Torres: Unit of the Year: MFS Intrepid II, Fcapt Frank Parker Commanding [23:07] * FCol_Robert_Torres salutes the winners [23:07] * FCol_Robert_Torres yeilds the podium [23:07] * VIC_Gen_Doane moves to the podium. [23:07] * VIC_Gen_Doane salutes FCol Torress [23:07] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Members of Maquis Forces International, I present to you, Vice international Coordinator, General Christina Doane [23:07] VIC_Gen_Doane: Dismiss FCol. [23:07] * FCol_David_Stayduhar stands and applauds [23:08] * VIC_Gen_Doane smiles [23:08] * FCol_Robert_Torres returns to his seat [23:08] * Col_Anne applauds [23:08] VIC_Gen_Doane: First I'd like to present some MFI Achievement Medals. [23:08] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Force Colonel Robert Torres, Front and Center! [23:08] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams loves irony [23:09] * FCol_Robert_Torres moves in front of Gen Doane and salutes [23:09] *** FADM_Johnson is now known as FADM. [23:09] * VIC_Gen_Doane returns the salute. [23:09] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Colonel Robert Torres, for your service rendered as Zone Coordinator of Zone VR, it is my pleasure to award you the MFI Achievement Medal. [23:09] *** FADM is now known as FADM_Johnson. [23:09] * VIC_Gen_Doane shakes hand and salutes [23:09] * FCol_David_Stayduhar chains FADM Johnson to his seat [23:10] * FCol_Robert_Torres takes the anward and shakes the general's hand [23:10] FCol_Robert_Torres: thank you ma'am [23:10] VIC_Gen_Doane: Dismissed and Congradulations [23:10] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Force Colonel David Stayduhar, Front and Center! [23:11] * FCol_Robert_Torres does an about face and returns to his seat [23:11] * FCol_David_Stayduhar moves to stand in front of Gen Doane, bows stiffly, and salutes. [23:11] * VIC_Gen_Doane salutes [23:11] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Colonel David Stayduhar, for service rendered while serving as a member of the MFS Diplomatic Corps, it is my pleasure to award you the MFI Achievement Medal. [23:11] * VIC_Gen_Doane shakes hand and salutes [23:11] *** VADM_Steve is now known as Borg_10of9. [23:12] * FCol_David_Stayduhar accepts the award, and returns the salute. [23:12] FCol_David_Stayduhar: Thank you sir. [23:12] VIC_Gen_Doane: Dismissed and Congradulations [23:12] * FCol_David_Stayduhar takes one step back, salutes, and returns to his seat. [23:13] VIC_Gen_Doane: Now for the awardees who could not be here today [23:13] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Colonel Larry Henderson [23:13] VIC_Gen_Doane: Admiral David Miller [23:13] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Captain Jack Kern [23:14] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Captain Glen Matheny [23:14] VIC_Gen_Doane: Rear Admiral Duncan Robinson [23:14] VIC_Gen_Doane: For services rendered as ZC's of their respective Zones 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10 [23:15] VIC_Gen_Doane: Well done to one and all. [23:15] VIC_Gen_Doane: And last but not least: Captain Sam Bibb, for service rendered while serving as a head of the MFI Simm Division, it is my pleasure to award you the MFI Achievement Medal. [23:15] VIC_Gen_Doane: All the above are also MFI Achievement Medals Well Earned. [23:16] VIC_Gen_Doane: Next we have the MFI Commendation Medals [23:16] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Force Colonel Marc Easterly, Front and Center! [23:16] * Col_Marc_Easterly moves to stand in front of FCAPT Adams and salutes [23:17] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams points to the General [23:17] * VIC_Gen_Doane stands by podium [23:17] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: She's giving the award [23:18] * Col_Marc_Easterly Salutes the General. [23:18] * VIC_Gen_Doane returns salute [23:18] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Colonel Marc Easterly, for service rendered while serving as Commanding Officer of the MFS Pathfinder, and for your work with the Skunkworks project, it is my pleasure to award you the Naval Commendation Medal. [23:18] VIC_Gen_Doane: Congradulations [23:18] * VIC_Gen_Doane shakes hand and salutes. [23:18] Col_Marc_Easterly: Thank you Ma'am. [23:18] VIC_Gen_Doane: Dismissed [23:18] * Col_Marc_Easterly takes one step back and salutes and returns to his seat [23:18] VIC_Gen_Doane: The MFICM's for those who could not be here today: [23:18] * Col_Anne pats Marc on the back [23:19] VIC_Gen_Doane: Commodore Gene Yazdir, for your service rendered as Zone Coordinator of Zone 1, it is my pleasure to award you the MFI Commendation Medal. [23:19] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Captain William Haines, for service rendered while serving as a Director of the MFS Diplomatic Corps, it is my pleasure to award you the MFI Commendation Medal. [23:19] VIC_Gen_Doane: In addition, for your service rendered as Zone Coordinator of Zone 2, it is my pleasure to award you an additional MFI Commendation Medal. [23:19] VIC_Gen_Doane: Force Captain Glenna Julifs, for your service rendered as Zone Coordinator of Zone 6, it is my pleasure to award you the MFI Commendation Medal. [23:19] VIC_Gen_Doane: Captain Frank Parker, for service rendered while serving as a member of the MFI Academy, it is my pleasure to award you the Naval Commendation Medal. [23:20] VIC_Gen_Doane: I yield the podium to FCapt Adams [23:20] VIC_Gen_Doane: But first well one all of you, Congradulations. [23:20] * VIC_Gen_Doane nods to FCapt Adams and steps to the side. [23:21] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Gen Doane, the FAdm left strict order that you were not to be left out. So...... [23:21] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: General Christine Doane, for your service rendered as Zone Coordinator of Zone 4, it is *my* pleasure to award you the MFI Commendation Medal. [23:21] * VIC_Gen_Doane grins broadly and salutes [23:21] VIC_Gen_Doane: Thank You [23:22] * FCapt_Barbara_Adams presents the awards and returns the salute [23:22] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Now if oyu would please announce our MFI End of Year Winners [23:22] VIC_Gen_Doane: Most definately. [23:23] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Force Colonel Marc Easterly, Front and Center! Again! [23:23] * Col_Marc_Easterly moves to stand in front of FCAPT Adams and salutes [23:25] * VIC_Gen_Doane steps forward [23:25] VIC_Gen_Doane: I'd like to announce Colonel Marc Easterly as our Volunteer of the Year for MFI [23:26] * Col_Marc_Easterly accepts the Award and shakes General Doane's hand [23:26] VIC_Gen_Doane: His dedication to Volunteer work and his guidence to his chapter should not be overlooked. Congates! [23:26] * VIC_Gen_Doane shakes hand and salutes [23:26] VIC_Gen_Doane: Dismissed. [23:26] * Col_Marc_Easterly takes one step back and salutes and returns to his seat [23:26] * Col_Anne applauds Marc [23:26] VIC_Gen_Doane: And the excellent dedication and work of It is my pleasure to announce Commodore Gene Yazdir as our MFI Rebel of the Year, and the MFS Intrepid II as the MFI Unit of the Year! [23:28] VIC_Gen_Doane: Commodore Yadzir and the MFS Intrepid II have both earned these awards well and may they continue to bring honor to their crews, themselves and their fellow Maquis. [23:28] VIC_Gen_Doane: Now we have a very special award to present, tonight. One that is not awarded often. [23:29] VIC_Gen_Doane: On the afternoon of December 3, 2007, while laying down to rest, Commander Melinda Lord's blood sugar level plummeted dangerously low. When Captain Jones discovered her, she had already experienced hypoglycemic convulsions and was unconscious. Captain Jones attempted to rouse her with several levels of stimuli, to no avail. Thinking quickly, he called 911. When the Paramedic tested Commander Lord's blood sugar. It was 32, signific [23:30] VIC_Gen_Doane: Now Captain Jones could not be here tonight so he will recieve this award at a later time. [23:30] VIC_Gen_Doane: Now if I may, [23:31] *** Kassah has joined #maquis. [23:31] VIC_Gen_Doane: There were many awardees tonight and some would say 'what do fandom awards matter?', I say allot. These are signs of the high esteem and respect your fellow fans wish to show to honor your hard work for no money. So I say Well Done All! [23:31] * Borg_10of9 assimilates Stayduhar [23:31] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: General if I may interupt? [23:32] FCol_David_Stayduhar: gah [23:32] VIC_Gen_Doane: Please [23:32] * VIC_Gen_Doane steps to the side of the podium. [23:32] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: It was 32, significantly lower than the normal 100. The Paramedic stated that if Captain Jones had not reacted as quickly as he did, Commander Lord would have died without regaining consciousness. [23:32] * VIC_Gen_Doane nods seriously [23:32] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: In recognition of his quick thinking, resulting in the saving of Commander Melinda Lord, It is MFI's great pleasure to award to Captain Bryan Jones the Silver Starburst, MFI's 3rd highest award. [23:32] SgtMAJ_Bill_Absher: Assimilation is futile, you will be resisted, Borg [23:33] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Due to program limitations part of the writ up was cut off....please continue General. [23:33] *** Kassah is now known as VADM_J_William_Robertson. [23:34] Col_Anne: Ma'am, as a member of MFS Carolina, I commend Captain Jones on his award. [23:34] VIC_Gen_Doane: Ah I apologize I didn't realize the end part of that paragraph didn't come through, thank you. I have nothing further other than my sincere admiration for all the great examples of Maquis we've seen here today. [23:34] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Ladies and gentlemen that concludes tonights awards. Please feel free to stay for a social. [23:34] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: MFI, Attention! [23:35] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: Maquis Forces International, departing! [23:35] * VIC_Gen_Doane Nods and steps away from the podium [23:35] VADM_Steve_Lackey: DISCLAIMER-- Try as we might, there is a distinct possibillity that we may muck up someones award tonight or miss one. Please accept our apology if it happens to you. It is NOT intentional. We plan to post a transcript on MFIwiki and and additions or corrections. Watch members list for announcements... [23:35] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Also some awards were not presented because awardees could not attend tonite. Sorry these things happen... [23:35] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Thank You, [23:35] VADM_Steve_Lackey: Your friendly neighborhood CC and awards staff [23:35] FCapt_Barbara_Adams: MFI, Dismissed!

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