Awards/2012 End of Year Awards

RAdm Frank Parker ascends the stage and comes to attention
RAdm Parker: Maquis! Attention!
The entire room rises and comes to attention
Bosuns whistle sounds
Computer: Maquis Forces International, arriving.
FAdm Christina Doane ascends the stage and moves to stand at the podium.
RAdm Parker: Maquis! At ease!
Audience sits back down in their seats. RAdm Parker takes a seat on the stage.

FAdm Christina Doane: It is my pleasure to open the Awards Ceremony for those Maquis who have excelled in 2012. We are trying something both new and old this year a simulation ceremony but not live to allow for everyone to comment and add when they are able. I want to say in advance congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard for MFI in all her sections. Well Done!

FAdm Doane moves to an open area on the stage near the steps. RAdm Parker stands and takes his place behind the podium.
RAdm Parker: FCapt Joshua Laury, Col Brian Mullins! Front and Center!
FCapt Laury and Col Mullins move from the audience and ascend the stairs to stand in front of FAdm Doane. They salute her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

Force Admiral Christina Doane: I take great pleasure in presenting the MFI Commendation Medal to Force Captain Joshua Laury and Colonel Brian Mullins for services set forth in the following citation: For aid and assistance towards Captain Brian Pickett in executing the duties of his office as Zone Coordinator 9. Their extensive knowledge of MFI processes and organization, from the MFI Academy, to the Wiki format structure, to the Zone’s and International’s role in chapter affairs, gave not just Zone 9’s Coordinator the ability to fully execute his duties but others as well. Their dedication and devotion to duty reflect highly upon themselves and upon MFI.

FAdm Doane pins the medals on each recipient, hands them their award and shakes their hands. She steps back and salutes them, they return the salute and the salutes are dropped. FCapt Laury and Col Mullins return to their seats.
RAdm Parker: FAdm (retired) Gary Davis, MajGen Marc Easterly! Front and Center!
FAdm-R Davis and MajGen Easterly move from the audience and ascend the stairs to stand in front of FAdm Doane. They salute her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

RAdm Parker: Colonel Brian Pickett, Director, Maquis Forces Special Security Division, takes pleasure in presenting the Special Security Division Achievement Medal to Force Admiral (Retired) Gary Davis and Major General Marc Easterly for services set forth in the following citation: For aid and assistance towards the new SSD Director in the execution of his duties. Their expertise and unwavering commitment towards the Division rebuilding enabled Col Pickett to successfully revive the SSD and fulfill its duties. Their selflessness and dedication reflect great honor upon themselves, the Special Security Division and Maquis Forces International. In addition for Major General Easterly his work with the SSD in the MFI Sim Department. Awarded this date <insert date>. Signed, Col Brian Pickett, Director, Special Security Division, Maquis Forces International.

FAdm Doane pins the medals on each recipient, hands them their award and shakes their hands. She steps back and salutes them, they return the salute and the salutes are dropped.
RAdm Parker: MajGen Easterly, please remain.
FAdm-R Davis returns to his seat.

RAdm Parker: MajGen Marc Easterly, has been an instrumental part of the rebuilding and maintenance of the Maquis Forces Marine Corp. He has remained dedicated to his job through periods of popularity with the MFMC and through droughts of interest as fandom in general waned. MajGen Easterly’s leadership inspires those beneath him to creativity and initiative, traits that he himself possesses in abundance. He constantly seeks out new personnel, not only to draw into MFI in general, but to positions within the MFMC command structure, and the Corp is stronger for it. Therefore it is with great pleasure that Major General Marc Easterly is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, with all ensuing responsibilities and privileges that go with it.

FAdm Doane removes the MajGen pips and replaces them with the LtGen pips. She hands him his promotion certificate and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he return the salute and the salutes are dropped. LtGen Easterly returns to his seat.
RAdm Parker: Col Brian Pickett! Front and Center!
Col Pickett moves from the audience and ascends the stairs to stand in front of FAdm Doane. He salutes her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

RAdm Parker: From the moment that Colonel Brian Pickett took over as Director of Special Security Division, he has been off and running. He has taken a branch that had slowly moved onto the back burners of MFI and breathed new life into it, essentially rebuilding it from the ground up. He has spent countless hours reworking the Division’s wiki pages and has taken up the duties of the Division, both real and Role Play, with great enthusiasm. Therefore it is with great pleasure that Colonel Brian Pickett is being promoted to the rank of Force Colonel, with all ensuing responsibilities and privileges that go with it.

FAdm Doane removes the Col pips and replaces them with the FCol pips. She hands him his promotion certificate and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he return the salute and the salutes are dropped. FCol Pickett returns to his seat.
RAdm Parker: FCol David Breland! Front and Center!
FCol Breland moves from the audience and ascends the stairs to stand in front of FAdm Doane. He salutes her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

RAdm Parker: FCol Breland is a member that is all over the place. He is the foundation that without, many events and improvements could not occur. He continually combs through the Wiki making corrections where needed, and adding in suggestions to further enhance the overall impact. The Esprit de Corps he radiates encourages others to participate. His work with the SSD College and with the upcoming LDO further highlights his dedication to this organization. Therefore it is with great pleasure that Force Colonel David Breland is being promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, with all ensuing responsibilities and privileges that go with it.

FAdm Doane removes the FCol pips and replaces them with the BGen pips. She hands him his promotion certificate and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he return the salute and the salutes are dropped. BGen Pickett returns to his seat. RAdm Parker returns to his seat, and FAdm Doane moves back behind the podium.
FAdm Doane: I have one more promotion. RAdm Frank Parker Front and Center!
RAdm Parker gets out of his seat and stands in front and slightly to the side of the podium. He salutes her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

FAdm Doane: Rear Admiral Frank Parker is a rare gem, even among the flag ranks of MFI. At the beginning of my tenure as IC, he was personally responsible for several new chapters joining MFI as well as easing them into our family as Dean of the Leadership College. His efforts have resulted in great relationship with joint SFI/MFI chapters. As if this weren’t enough, it was through RAdm Parker’s efforts that MFI was a very visible portion of Starfleet International’s 2001 Region 1 Summit. He attended not as his SFI rank of Captain but as MFI’s Vice International Coordinator and a Rear Admiral. In additional to all that, his work with Farragut Films and Ferret Films on various fan made films have further increased awareness of this organization. Therefore it is with great pride and supreme pleasure that Rear Admiral Frank Parker is being promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral, with all ensuing responsibilities and privileges that go with it.
FAdm Doane steps out from behind the podium and up to RAdm Parker. She removes the RAdm pips and replaces them with the VAdm pips. She hands him his promotion certificate and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he return the salute and the salutes are dropped.
<Insert any other speeches or announcements here as well from recipients

I now turn the floor over to Force Captain Pam Michaud, Chief of the MFI Awards Department.
Force Captain Pam Michaud comes to the podium, salutes and is saluted before taking the podium after the IC moves aside.
Force Captain Pam Michaud: It is my pleasure to announce the MFI End of Year winners for 2012 Rebel, Volunteer and Chapter of the year. First MFI Rebel of the Year is awarded to Brigadier General David Breland. Please come forward.
Brig. General Breland moves from the audience and ascend the stairs to stand in front of Force Captain Michaud. He salutes her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

Force Captain Michaud: David Breland has shown initiative in not only being involved with MFI (the organization's) activities, offering an Espirit de Corps for rallying others to also participate, but in finding areas where updates are needed to the MFI site (specifically in the SSD Branch) as well as helping to create new materials and organize activities to continue to revive this arm of the organization. Even now, David is organizing a new role-playing event around the time of Memorial Day weekend (akin to MFI's current LDO rp events) primarily to help launch the new SSD; and he is also working on potential exams for the college of Law. This ‘get it done’ spirit is well in keeping with this awards well done Brig. General Breland.

Force Captain Michuad gives Brig. General Breland his award and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he returns the salute and the salute is dropped. Brig. General Breland returns to his position.

Force Captain Michuad: Next up is MFI Volunteer of the Year for 2012. The awardee is: Lt. Jg Jason Emery. Please step forward.
Lt. Jg Jason Emery moves from the audience and ascend the stairs to stand in front of Force Captain Michaud. He salutes her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.
Force Captain Michaud: Jason Emery continues to show what it means to be an honorable, caring member of humanity, promoting the best example of what it means to be a member of MFI for his local community. Twice, Jason has been noted in community outreach organizations for his donations of goods, time and service throughout each month of the year of 2012. His constant and varied support illustrates the true definition of ‘volunteer’. Well done.
Force Captain Michuad gives Lt. Jg. Jason Emery his award and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he returns the salute and the salute is dropped. Lt. Jg Jason Emery returns to his position.
Force Captain Michaud: Finally is MFI Chapter of the Year for 2012. The awardee is: ICV Heghnach. General Larry French please step forward.
General Larry French moves from the audience and ascend the stairs to stand in front of Force Captain Michaud. He salutes her, she returns the salute and the salutes are dropped.

Force Captain Pam Michaud: The ICV Heghnach has been active in doing Community Service and Charity Work putting in up to 300 combined hours per year. Their projects have included the Liver Life Walk for the American Liver Foundation, Adopt-A-Highway, Pittsburgh Race for the Cure, Putt for the Cure, Walk for a Healthy Community, Lee National Denim Day, Scouting for Food, the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, the Pittsburgh Toy Show, and the Pittsburgh ComicCon. They have coordinated with a few ships in Zone 3 to do Intraship activities. In addition to their monthly meetings, they usually have a social gathering or event to keep busy. They are a “can-do” ship that volunteers wherever and whenever needed. They have undergone many new and wonderful changes in order to increase their membership, retain their membership, and encourage their membership to recruit new members. At every convention they go to, they ask about volunteering to serve on staff and usually do serve. They strive to promote leadership and encourage each member to take an active part in the organization as soon as possible. All of the senior officers are active in participating in events and volunteer activities. Well Done.

Force Captain Michuad gives General Larry French the award and shakes his hand. She steps back and salutes him, he returns the salute and the salute is dropped. General Larry French returns to his position.
Force Captain Michaud: I now give the floor to Force Captain Joshua Laury, Chief of MFI Operations.
The Awards Chief moves aside and the Chief of Operations for MFI steps forward:

FCaptain Laury: Please note awarding of the Naval Campaign Ribbon for 2012 will occur as soon as a complete list of participants is received by this office for the various events of the past year, awarding of Naval Campaign Ribbons can occur at any time. Now it is my pleasure to announce the following persons are being awarded the MFI Naval Achievement Medal for their work in representing MFI and their Branch in charity and outreach efforts. Each of them, have made efforts to offer food, clothing, hygiene and medical products, service of sorting/preparing/cooking at food banks, offering computer (IT) service to community centers and members in the region, as well as manning tables and booths for Toys 4 Tots, Amnesty International, and the no-kill Everett Animal Shelter.

CPO Phillip Buff MFI-RM-1086
Lt. Commander Amy Johnson MFI-RM-1070
Ensign Jeff Morovich MFI-RM-1117
Commander Kathi Pickett MFI-RM-1014
Lt. (Jg.) Jason Emery MFI-RM-1102

As each person comes up they salute and are saluted, receiving a certificate and a handshake before returning to their positions. FCaptain Laury: And now those who have excelled at what it means to be a Maquis, to be a good member of ones community and Chapters who act as beacons of fun, fandom and dedication. Please come out at once after all Zone EOY’s have been appointed. Please note any areas skipped were because no qualifying nominations were received.” He looks down at a PADD in his hand:
“Zone 1: Admiral Steven Lackey, Zone 1 Rebel of the Year.
Zone 3: ICV Heghnach, Chapter of the Year. General K’moghjIH zantai-Ki’RK (Larry D. French, Sr.) Volunteer of the Year. Colonel Kuruk tai-Reshtarc (George Edwards), Rebel of the Year.
Zone 6: Chapter of the Year, MFS Impetuous.
Zone 7: Cark Stark, Rebel of the Year.
Zone 9: Rebel of the Year: Force Colonel David Breland. Volunteer of The Year: Lt. Jg. Jason Emery.

Force Captain Laury looks up from the PADD.
FCaptain Laury: Congratulations and Well Earned one and all. I now turn the floor over to Lt. General Easterly.
Lt. General Marc Easterly comes to the podium, salutes and is saluted before taking the podium after the MFI Operations Chief moves aside. Lt. General Marc Easterly: It is my pleasure to announce the following persons are being awarded the MFI Marine Achievement Medal for their work in representing MFI and their Branch in charity and outreach efforts.
Each of them, have made efforts to offer food, clothing, hygiene and medical products, service of sorting/preparing/cooking at food banks, offering computer (IT) service to community centers and members in the region, as well as manning tables and booths for Toys 4 Tots, Amnesty International, and the no-kill Everett Animal Shelter.

Marine Captain Ander Burlew MFI-RM-1021
Major Juanita Burlew MFI-RM-1022
Lance Corporal Tasha Burlew MFI-RM-1048
Gunnery Sgt. Diana Coyle MFI-RM-1077
Private Paul Dexter MFI-RM-1087
Private Mike Stahl MFI-RM-1150
As each person comes up they salute and are saluted, receiving a certificate and a handshake before returning to their positions.

Lt. General Marc Easterly: I turn the floor over to Force Captain Brian Pickett.
Force Captain Brian Pickett comes to the podium, salutes and is saluted before taking the podium after the MFI Marine Commandant moves aside.
Force Captain Brian Pickett: It is my pleasure to announce the following persons are being awarded the MFI SSD Achievement Medal for their work in representing MFI and their Branch in charity and outreach efforts.
Each of them, have made efforts to offer food, clothing, hygiene and medical products, service of sorting/preparing/cooking at food banks, offering computer (IT) service to community centers and members in the region, as well as manning tables and booths for Toys 4 Tots, Amnesty International, and the no-kill Everett Animal Shelter.
Colonel Brian Pickett MFI-RM-1013
Corporal Digi Frennson MFI-RM-1072
Lt. Ben Weinstein MFI-RM-1024
As each person comes up they salute and are saluted, receiving a certificate and a handshake before returning to their positions.

Force Captain Brian Pickett: I now turn the floor over to FAdm Christina Doane.
FAdm Christina Doane: Thank you Brian. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their service to MFI, their Branches, and their communities. When I see such actions I couldn’t be prouder of my Maquis family. Your dedication and selfless service does not just MFI credit but yourselves. Lift your heads proudly and know you hold yourselves to a higher standard, one you have met. I can’t wait to see what you will do next.

The FAdm nods to VAdm Parker.
VAdm Parker stands up
VAdm Parker: Maquis! Attention!
The entire room rises and comes to attention
Bosuns whistle sounds
Computer: Maquis Forces International, departing.
FAdm Doane leaves the stage.
VAdm Parker: Maquis! Dismissed!

[edit] Internal Chapter Awards

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