February 2011 -- the Valentine's Day issue

Greetings, brothers and sisters! Yes, I'm back in action, still somewhat sore from recent surgical procedures, but as I always say, you can't keep a good Klingon down for long! (Unless there's a good Klingon woman and a great deal of bloodwine involved, but enough about my therapy...)


FROM THE ADMIRAL'S CHAIR

I'd like to start off by thanking all crewmembers who attended the first meeting of 2011 at my residence -- this was the largest meeting we've had in quite some time!


The Bread Head Bakery has recently informed me that they have changed their closing time from 6 pm to 3 pm on Saturdays. Given that our standard meeting time was usually 1 pm, this might serve as a problem. . .but since we of the Mighty Doomslayer strongly adhere to the principles of "improvise, adapt, overcome", there is a solution.


Starting in February, any Ship's meeting that takes place at the Bread Head will start at 12:30 pm, instead of 1 pm. One of the staff members (a friend of mine) has said that as long as she's there working and cleaning up after 3 pm, we're welcome to stay if our meeting runs longer then usual. So this problem is covered -- but make note of the schedule change, folks!


Continuing on...


As we discussed at the January meeting, we will be collecting for the ship fund from every crew member to build up operating capital for future missions. The amount will be $3.00/month (to be collected at meetings/events) or $36/year (how you choose to pay it is up to you). I'm not going to say that if you fall behind, you're barred from the next event or anything like that; just remember to keep up.


I'd also like to receive individual reports for future newsletters, people. That's all I'm going to say. And will keep on saying till I start getting them on a regular basis!


I'd like to congratulate two newly-promoted noncoms who joined the ranks of the crew at the January meeting:

Master Chief Petty Officer T'Lisen, our newest Security Specialist

Petty Officer 2nd Class Qod, our newest Operations Specialist

(Ah, they grow up so fast...) Congratulations, young warriors - - I know you'll serve this ship well!


Now, before I put up the February Calendar, allow me to leave you with a moment of Zen:

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February is Avocado and Banana Month! ( I had no idea)

Feb. 1st: Working Naked Day
Feb. 2nd: Groundhog Day (Punxsutawney represent, yo!)
Feb. 2nd: Commander Kha'Vid and Lt. K'Hammie's Anniversary
Feb. 2nd: Imbolic (???)
Feb. 3rd: HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR (The Year of the Rabbit)!!
Feb. 6-12th: National Jell-o Week
Feb. 8th: Lt. K'Wendah's birthday
Feb. 8th: Extraterrestrial Culture Day
Feb. 12th: Doomslayer General Meeting @ Bread Head Bakery -- 12:30 pm.
Feb. 13th: Get a New Name Day
Feb. 14th: Cadet Qos' birthday
Feb. 19th: The 30th Anniversary of the death of AC/DC's original lead singer, Bon Scott
Feb. 28th: Public Sleeping Day