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Distinguished Service Award

 
 
 

 
 
 
Citation    FOR CONSISTENT SERVICE FAR ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY,  THAT POSITIVELY BENEFITS OR AFFECTS SFI-REGION ONE IN A MAJOR WAY.  This award is given once annually.
 
Criteria    This award recognizes a member’s hard work on a lengthy project or activity, or special assignment that results in a major benefit for SFI Region One.
 
Ribbon Description   Turquoise
 
Devices   Bronze and Silver Oak Leaf for subsequent awards.
 
 

Lt. JG Michael Romero -USS JAMESTOWN  -(Previous Award) For showing enthusiasm and dedication to the chapter and the Security department. For putting together the USS Jamestown's Security Journal and for receiving the chapter's first "Security Department Certificate of Achievement." (May 1997)

CMDR Mary Ann Winsley- USS JAMESTOWN -(Previous Award) For her outstanding hard work to help bring the STAR TREK Federation Science Exhibits to the Virginia Air & Space Museum and for making it a great success for the center. (July 1996)  

Captain Roy Seslar -USS POWHATAN -For meritorious command - USS POWHATAN, Overseas Coupon Project donations; assistance to STARFLEET Computer Ops; assistance with STARFLEET participation - FARM FRESH EXTRAVAGANZA to benefit local children's hospital; willingness to help in any way possible; work in STARFLEET that has many times been above and beyond the call of duty.  

Fleet Captain Victor Swindell -  USS Charleston-Action - For his meritorious and constant dedication and hard work in helping create and build the STARFLEET Region 01 Awards program. I could not have not gotten this off the ground without his help –Steve Thomas. Victor also has an impressive service records spanning over 15 years of  service.  

Admiral Linda Smith - USS HEIMDAL-  For her ten years of  superior leadership as RC of Region 01 (and putting up with all of us)  

Lt. JG Donna M. Mominee–USS Tycho - You have demonstrated overall dedication and involvement to STARFLEET Region One and your chapter. Your numerous accomplishments have made you an asset to the Region.  

Fleet Captain David James-USS CAROLINA- has unselfishly dedicated his time and energy to his chapter, sector region and first fleet.

FCapt Carl Lewis– USS Dominator– for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2000.

FCapt. Eric W. Larkin– USS Reprisal -  for excellence and dedication and superior leadership service to STARFLEET Region One in 2000.

FCapt Mike E. Walter Sr – USS Columbus or excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in  2000.

Commodore Roger Scritchfield – USS Ohio- For the incredible assistance and hard work that he rendered to the USS Jurassic during their Amateur Radio Field Day for the last three years and helping to make the event a great success

 

Captain Melissa Larkin –USS Reprisal - For Inspiration, Service and Dedication to STARFLEET Region One and the crew of the USS Reprisal has not gone unnoticed. You have hosted many chapter meetings and hosted three Sectional/Regional functions. The “Larkin Bed & Breakfast has become well know to many Region One Members.

Admiral Carolyn Donner - USS JURASSIC- For her four years of  superior leadership, love, laughter, and dedication as RC of Region 01  

Col. John Kane – USS Reprisal- Col Kane is an inspiration to his crewmates and Region One. This Officer is always up to the challenge and has an everlasting for STARFLEET REGION ONE. He has created several web sites for different units of the region. He is involved in almost every Reprisal function even though he has to drive 4 hours to make it. He has be instrumental in the Reprisal's charity causes participating in many charities such as a coat drive, Mailing care packages for needy children overseas, Operation Eagle, OCP, walk for Breast Cancer, and many more. He has assisted with the R1 Summits and the IC as well. He represents what is best in STARFLEET. His continual enthusiasm, hard work and diligence towards his duty and service is reflected in his character, manner and actions.

Admiral Anita Davis– USS Renegade - For the over 13 years of love, dedication and excellence she has given to Region One and the Command of the USS Renegade.

Captain Julie James- USS Francis Marion - has consistently and continually supported her chapter and region by performing her duties and tasks above and beyond the call of duty. Over the last three years she has made a major impact with her work. She has helped support and encourage the charitable/community service projects of the USS Carolina NCC-74222 in cooperation with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Greenville, South Carolina. Additionally she has helped support the STARFLEET Overseas Coupon Project as well. In January 2002 Captain James became Executive Officer of the Shuttle Francis Marion. Launching a shuttle and preparing to commission as a starship is never an easy task. Captain James has consistently and continually worked with the Commanding Officer and the crew to make this possible. She has been a driving force behind the Francis Marion and her contributions have directly aided us in our commissioning. She is leading the way once again helping to plan Community/Charitable Service Events with the Francis Marion.

FCapt Greg Franklin  – USS Reprisal- FCapt Greg Franklin has served the Reprisal as the Chief Ops officer for the past year, and he has been an asset to the chapter, region, and fleet.  He attend almost all chapter meetings and has been involved in all chapter functions. He served and work on the 2002-2003 R-1 Summit committee  and helped with various events. He has been extremely active in other regional, sectional and community service projects events as well, including the Reprisal Mountain Rally,  R-1 Autumn Bash, which was a Regional event. Aboard his chapter he was involved with the following Reprisal’s 6 Annual Awards Banquet, the “Nemesis” recruiting drive, the Toys-for-Tots, Operation Christmas Child, and the Reprisal’s food bank. He also is very involved in CPR with the American Heart Association, and the American Red Cross, having trained over 100 persons in this skill. For these efforts the AHA chose him to be a representative to their national convention in New Orleans, LA. He is also very active in environmental issues including: The Defenders of Wildlife, The Arbor Day Foundation, and the Adopt A Highway projects. FCapt Greg Franklin is a very active member of the crew, and is an asset to the region.

Commander Jeffery A Davis-USS Questar- Commander Davis has served as a tremendous asset to the R1 RDC Engineering program. Through his efforts efforts there have been improvements in communications and the EROR 1/A Project. In addition to this Commander Davis serves as an exemplary Officer aboard the USS Questar where is responsible for many projects.

Commodore Ben Redding  -Bennu Station- Ben has worked on the committee for the Region One Summit for 8 of its 9 years. He has been responsible for getting Hundreds of Dollars worth of items donated to the Region One Auction. He has acted as  Master of Ceremonies for at least a half dozen of the Regional Summits.  During this time Ben has also suffered a heart attach and had to  undergo bypass surgery, this didn't even slow him down much. He has been instrumental in making it possible for Region One Summit to raise a great deal of money for various charities including the Region One Awards Program, STARFLEET Scholarship Fund, Space Camp and East  Tennessee Children's Hospital.

RADM Eric W Larkin - USS Reprisal - served as an Assistant Security Chief for the 2003 R-1 Summit. He spent several weeks recruiting members for the team, preparing a roster, and then making arrangements for those who could make the summit, or had scheduling conflicts. He was on duty for the entire duration of the summit, and was there every time a need arose. He worked with constant diligence for the team, and was instrumental in keeping it together. Due to his leadership the 2003 R-1 Summit fielded the best team that has ever served in this capacity.

Captain Lauren Milan - USS Archer -  on behalf of her service to STARFLEET Region One to it's Awards Department. A few years ago when the Awards Department was working on the update of the Awards Manual, Lauren picked up the ball dropped by the director of the STARFLEET Department of Graphic Design, and spent countless hours redesigning all the Award logos used by the Program for the Manual and for the Award Certificate. Lauren also served as the chief architect of the New Region One awards site when once again she volunteered countless hours working on the refit and redesign of the Awards site. I personally feel that officer's of her caliber are a major asset to STARFLEET, and she her dedication to duty and willingness to help have been a bless and benefit to STARFLEET Region One.

Comm John Sprouse, Lt. JG Alan Provo, Comm Margaret Grumwell, LT JG Chris Johnson - USS Appomattox - When two members lost their home in Houston this team drove for 22 hours in shifts to pack them up and bring them home. The last leg of the trip was through an ice storm. All to try and keep two people that none of them had ever met in person from becoming homeless not to mention their cat. They had to do the packing and such too as both crewmembers are handicapped. This "emergency beam out" was was a really heroic effort. In addition they contacted Soc Services in TX and VA in an effort to find them a place to live, one member allowed the transients to live with him until the situation was resolved.

Admiral Carolyn Donner– USS Jurassic– for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2003.

Commodore Greg Franklin - USS Reprisal– for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2003.

Rear Admiral Robin Pillow  USS Pathfinder- for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2003

Commodore John Winsley  USS Jamestown- for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2003

Captain Thomas Heffner USS  Gallifrey- for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2003.

Admiral Carolyn Donner– USS Jurassic– for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2004

Fleet Captain Barbara Buffington– USS Ohio– for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2004.

Fleet Captain Thomas Bert Hefner– USS Gallifrey– for excellence and dedication and superior leadership and for  service to STARFLEET Region One in 2005.

RADM Mary KaneUSS Hornet– for excellence and performance of duty as the R1 Treasurer for invaluable assistance at the Region One Summits for many years.

Brian Chapelle - USS Maelstrom - For outstanding service to STARFLEET Region One for his efforts and endeavors related to the SFI R1 Space Camp Program.

Commander Denise Wolff - USS Charleston - Denise has been a faithful member of the crew, participating in all planned activities. She is a strong supporter of STARFLEET and an active member of the crew. We are fortunate to have someone so dedicated to STARFLEET on our roster. (210903.24)

Commodore Cynthia Walters - USS Asgard -  For her years of service as CO of the USS Asgard and her service as Region One Indiana/Ohio Sector rep then Senior Captain. (210904.06

Captain Jerry Ward - USS Ronald E. McNair - 15 years of dedicated service to the McNair, SFI and Region One. For his past service as Commanding Officer of the McNair. (210904.13)

Commander Rhett Coates Rhett - USS Endeavor NCC- 72709 - has on numorous occasions have gone above and beyond his duties as the Operations Officer. He has donated not only his time, but has donated his personal Trek memorbilla to the U.S.S. Endeavor to raise money for it's first year of service. (210910.16)

Captain Kathy Van Arsdale - USS Endeavor NCC- 72709 - Kathy has on numorous occasions have gone above and beyond her duties as the Third Officer/Science Officer. She has donated not only her time, but has donated her personal office supplies to the U.S.S. Endeavor for it's first year of service.

Commander Bryant Harris - USS Endeavor NCC- 72709 - Bryant has on numorous occasions have gone above and beyond his duties as the Second Officer. He has donated not only his time, but has picked up the bill for most of the operating expendetures of the U.S.S. Endeavor for it's first year of service.(210910.16)

Ensign Maggie Panther - USS Alaric NCC-503 - For her contagious enthusiasm for the Alaric and Region One manifested in her willingness to volunteer to create, manage, and host the Alaric's Facebook page. Through her valuable efforts, the Alaric has entered the electronic recruiting and communication age. (211005.01)

Ltjg Kevin Creamer - USS Alaric NCC-503 - For going above and beyond the call of duty in support of the USS Alaric. His willingness to host meetings at his home, organize game days at his home and invite the USS Alaric to hold meetings during those days, present interesting educational programs at Alaric events, establish contacts at local restaurants for Alaric meetings, run recruiting at local theaters during the new Star Trek movie, and conduct the Alaric fund raising auction. (211005.01)

Ensign Lynnea Stadelmann - USS Alaric NCC-503 - For her contagious enthusiasm for the USS Alaric and Region One is manifested in her willingness to volunteer to host and organize Alaric movie nights and the annual Christmas party and to help run the Alaric's fund raising auction. (211005.01)

Ltjg Steven Chapell - USS Cumberland NCC-74669 - As a new chapter we have quickly put together not only a website but a bi-monthly newsletter. Steven has done and outstanding job publishing our newsletter sending it out to our members but also creating an archive online. Despite the fact he has recently had knee surgery he published the newsletter on time. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping to make our newsletter available to current members and to help with recruiting. (211005.01)

Commodore Susan Mahaffey - Her service to R1 as RDC Medical 2003-2006 (201105.14)

Charles "Chuck" Rayburn - USS AppomattoxChuck has attended all our meetings. Even when the job market was at a lull he still participated in the fund raisers at the Lynchburg Community Market on Apr. 3, 2010 and Oct. 30, 2010. He is the webmaster of the ship's website -www.ussappomattox.com.  Was with the ships' away team was to the USS Jamestown's Casino night Sept.24, 2010 to help raise money for their charities. On Labor Day he helped monitor inflatibles at the Muscular Dystrophy Associations' Carnival Sept. 5, 2010.(211105.14)

Rear Admiral John Sprouse - USS AppomattoxJohn has attended all the meetings and has consistently passed the vote of confidence held yearly. This year health issues threatened to keep him down but he still was at our meetings. He took part of two fund raisers and has transported fellow members to these events and meetings. On Apr. 3 and Oct. 30, 2010 two fund raisers were held at the Lynchburg Community Market of which he attended. On May 8, 2010 along with four other members he was present at our first Cystic Fibrosis Strides for Life and helped monitor the inflatibles for the annual Muscular Dystrophy Associations' Carnival on Labor Day - Sept. 5, 2010. He joined a quick away team trip to visit the USS Jamestown for their annual Casino night fund raiser on Sept. 24th. The next day the away team attended the USS Endeavor's meeting. He has kept up to date with the ships MSRs and is in contact with our former shuttle.For the Region, John was the Sector Commander for the VA/WV Sector into 2010. He was voted for in 2010 by the chapters of Region One and is now a member of the Chapter Care Committee and has been working with the USS Drakonia in their efforts to either connect up with a chapter in VA or help them recruit members for their chapter. He monthly sends out MSR reminders to the chapters of VA/WV in which the RC is included.(211105.14

Commodore Meg Roach - USS Appomattox -Meg has served this chapter above and beyond her department. She has helped decorate the library where we meet for our meetings and supplied treats for table decorations. She is unfailing in her reports to her Regional Department Chief. Even when sick, she checks in so as not to miss anything important. She has attended our two fund raisers held at the Lynchburg Farmer's Market; the Cystic Fibrosis Strides for Life May 8th, and helped to monitor the inflatables for the Muscular Dystrophy AssociationsCarnival on Labor Day. When needed she has also provided transportation for fellow members to attend meetings.Even though it is not time yet to renew the CPR training taught to the members of the USS Appomattox, Meg has kept up with the newest updates on CPR and has passed on what she has learned. Even though her work and health have come into play at inconvenient times, her reporting to her RDC in the medical department have been in a timely manner.(211105.14) 

Fleet Captain Gary Davis - USS Maquis -  Gary is one of my most trusted and hard working officers. He has been to Region conferences, summits and IC’s over the years he has been a member. As my XO, he is invaluable in the smooth operation of the USS Maquis and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to not only the chapter but to the region and fleet. He is also very active in Maquis Forces International .Participation wise, he is very active in the chapter and has help me in planning on line meetings. He also is very recruiting and newsletter orientated. Very community service orientated he is working with our charities officer on new venues to assist. He also is on Team Summit. There is not a single task or planning session he misses.He shows a positive attitude and is proud to wear the Starfleet uniform. He stays completely away from politics and is a credit to the USS Maquis.As his CO, I wish we had more members like Gary. Not only on my crew but in the entire organization. He is a doer, not a doormat by any means.(211105.14)

Commander Aaron Himes -USS MaquisAs the Maquis’scommunications/ops/3rd officer, he is invaluable in the smooth operation of the USS Maquis and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to not only the chapter but to the region and fleet. He was an original member of the White Horse Chapter in NC, however when he came back the chapter was gone. Participation wise, he is very active and helps tremendously with recruiting and publishing the newsletter orientated. He is interest also in having the chapter participate in more charity work. There is not a single task or planning session he misses. Aaron is a fireball who lives the officer’s code.As his CO, I wish we had more members like Aaron, not only on my crew but also in the entire organization. His enthusiasm and willingness to help make the USS Maquis number one in the fleet is refreshing. I am very happy to have him onboard.(211105.14)

Ltjg Kevin Creamer - USS Alaric - LLT.JG Kevin Creamer has gone above and beyond the call of duty in support of the USS Alaric and Region One principles and goals. His willingness to host USS Alaric meetings at his home, organize gaming and recreational activities, present interesting educational programs at Alaric events, establish contacts at local restaurants and gaming businesses for Alaric meetings, run recruiting at local venues, and conduct the Alaric fund-raising auction for the ship constitute commendable service to the Alaric, Region One, and STARFLEET. He is always positive and cheerful, and Kevin willingly shares his professional knowledge of aviation by organizing field trips to local airports. His enthusiasm for the ship, for 'Fleet, and for Star Trek are boundless and a valuable asset to the organization. Kevin has been instrumental in many of the Alaric's 2010 activities, including organizing and running: hiking, archery, golfing, and tennis away missions; Hendersonville Airport hangar tour and discussion of engine, cockpit, and other components of a Cessna 152 II; Smiley's Flea Market recruiting event; several movie nights and game days; and Apollo/Saturn V rocket educational (211105.14) presentation. As you can see, Kevin is responsible for a significant number of the Alaric's 2010 events

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