STARFLEET International Conference 2013, Dallas, Texas The USS Regulator has a lot to be proud of. First, this year's IC was great. Good things happened, everyone seemed to have a lot of fun (I certainly did), lots of money (over $6,000) was raised for our charities, much alcohol was consumed (not too much by me), lots of important business was done by those poor souls that do such things (not me, thanks be to Him!), awards were given, and lots of new friends were made, and old friends seen again. As usual, when things needed to be done, people turned to those they knew could get it done: the intrepid crew of the USS Regulator. Three Regulators served on IC Staff: BDR Clark as Head of Security; LCDR Clark as Head of Decorations; and LT(JG) Cross as Head of Transportation. Security is proud to report that there were no theft of money or materials during the IC. In addition to providing watchful eyeballs at Registration, we had our EMH temporarily repurposed as an ESH (Emergency Security Hologram), who guarded the Quartermasters in the Auction/Dealer room. BDR Clark's Security Detail consisted of: LCDR Tracy Clark (of the USS Regulator, Third Fleet) MCPT Roon Marchant (of the USS Regulator, Third Fleet) MCPT Vince Silmon (of the USS Regulator, Third Fleet) ENS Perry Brulotte, (of the USS Regulator, Third Fleet) CAPT T.J. Allen (of Space Station Robert de Bruce, First Fleet) MCPT Sarah Hays (of the 340th MEU, 3BDE) and LCDR Jessie Hench (of Ark Angel Station, Third Fleet) I could not have functioned this weekend without these men and women -- most of whom are, of course, Regulators . BRAVO ZULU. Our glorious CMO was busy, too. Although she'd collected the supplies for decorating the ballroom before the IC, LCDR Clark still had to recruit a staff of assistants & helpers on-site. Her ingenuity, creativity, and leadership skills were demonstrated for all of STARFLEET, and the proof is in the image above. Simply gorgeous. BRAVO ZULU. Meanwhile, still more Regulators coordinated and assisted with getting people from the various airports to and from the IC Hotel. Commanding this department was our own Ops Officer & Bridge Department Head, LT(JG) Michael Cross, assisted by MCPT Vince Silmon (who picked up the IC's special guest, Vaughn Armstrong, from Love Field on Friday evening) and ENS Perry Brulotte (who picked up a differently-abled individual whose name escapes me at this moment from DFW Airport). Mr Cross also escorted Mr Armstrong all weekend. BRAVO ZULU On Friday night, the SFMC held its Marine Mess, and instead of being a formal affair, we were all in our Class C uniforms. Before the Mess, Marines and other guests congregated in the hotel's lounge for drinks & socializing. Whilst many people settled for Earther drinks like "beer" or "martinis", or muddled through with Romulan Ale (Blue Curaco and Gin), I ensured the bartender was able to distribute an honorable beverage: Bloodwine. As a member of the staff of the hosting Brigade, I was seated at the head table. During the toasts, I called attention to the unfortunate fact that Michael Ansara, the actor who so wonderfully portrayed the Klingon Captain Kang, had passed on to serve in the Black Fleet in Stovokor the day before (Stardate 11307.31) at the age of 91. I called for a Death Howl, to warn those in Stovokor that a warrior is coming. Afterwards, Vaughn leaned over to remind me that he played the Klingon Captain Korris in the ST:TNG episode "Heart of Glory," and as such participated in the very first Howl. Opening Ceremonies was held following the Mess. (I served as rifle bearer in the Honor Guard -- once again, if something important is being done, a Regulator is probably there.) Following Opening Ceremonies, we repaired to the Hospitality Suite, where much more Bloodwine, Green Stuff, and Hard Gagh was consumed and where friendships were formed. Tales of glorious battles were shared, and Earthers, Klingons, Vulcans, Romulans, Andorians, and many other peoples had a wonderful time. Captain Korris was there, once more disguised as Vaughn Armstrong. (He enjoyed the gagh I brought, as well as several glasses of Bloodwine, Green Stuff, rum, and whiskey.) Saturday was General Sessions -- at which MCPT Roon Marchant was named to STARFLEET Academy's 2012 RED SQUAD for his work in the College of Mythological Studies. BRAVO ZULU again. Following General Sessions, and lunch, we all went to various panels. Members of the 333rd who attended International Muster include: BDR Clark, LCDR Clark, MCPT Marchant, and MCPT Silmon. After Muster, some of us also attended the SFSO meeting, and I'm very excited about the direction the SFSO is taking. Eventually, the Admiral's Ball was held. The decorations were awesome, the music was great (and the DJ was amazing), the food was -- well, hotel food -- and it was grand seeing so many people in dress uniforms. (There were too many uncultured Earthers wearing t-shirts, but I won't harp about that.) The Charity Auction was astounding, and I even danced a bit with my beautiful bride/Chief Medical Officer. Sunday morning was highly anticipated: about $2,500 was raised just for the opportunity to throw a pie in the face of Vice Admiral Marian L. Murphy (the IC Chairperson) Two pies, in fact: one by Vaughn Armstrong and one by Fleet Admiral David Blaiser. Glory! After Closing Ceremonies, our shuttle was loaded & I returned to the ship, along with the EMH, with LCDR Clark piloting. Those of you who were there with me, please send a report on your activities to our Communications Officer, for inclusion in our newsletter & submission to the Fleet Channels & possibly to the Communique.
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Commodore Tank ClarkCaptain of USS Regulator from May 2017 (Stardate 11705.27) to Apr 2019 (Stardate 11904.27
Captain Michael G. CrossCaptain of USS Regulator from May 2015 (Stardate 11505.09) to May 2017 (Stardate 11705.27.) Commodore Tank ClarkCaptain of USS Regulator from May 2011 (Stardate 11105.18) to May 2015 (Stardate 11505.09) Archives
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