IKV Heart of Honor - Minutes of the January 12th, 2020 Ship's Meeting

IKV Heart of Honor

Meeting Minutes

January 12, 2020

General Business

• Meeting called to order at 12:40
• In attendance: Jim, Diane, Jamie, Benjamin, Cadet Chrissy
• Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved
• Benjamin reported a balance of $223.

Old Business

• Costume Progress
• None reported
• Recruiting
• No new prospects
• KAOW Panel
• There was no new progress reported for this project.
• Jamie borrowed Jim's copy of the book.
• Upcoming conventions
• Reminder: Grand Comic Con III - March 27-29, 2020
• Kaiju Con: Omaha - May 30-31, 2020
• Find more information at omahakaijucon.com
• Cost for attendance: Weekend Pass $20; One Day Pass $15
• Time the con runs is from 9:00AM-8:00PM both days.
• The ship has funds available to pay for admission for those going.
• Animal Shelter Volunteering
• A date is yet to be determined, but will not be happening until school schedules slow down some.
• World Theater Movie Sponsorship
• Jason reported (via Facebook) that he has tried to contact the theater's management for the possibility of other options. He hasn't heard back and will continue looking into this project.
• Report On Nearby Conventions
• Benjamin reported he looked into what might be available for new conventions to attend. He said the only two that would be within a reasonable distance are Planet Comic Con in Kansas City and Denver Pop Culture Con. On the ship’s private Facebook page, Benjamin list the costs for con attendance and what it would cost for display space.
• There may be others announced in the future. Benjamin promises to keep checking and will report in as information come available.

New Business

• TrekFest 2020
• The crew has expressed an interest in attending TrekFest 2020 in Riverside, Iowa. They typically hold the event in late June. There has been no information on this event as of this time. Jim promised to keep track of any updates for a trip to Captain Kirk's birthplace.
• Jim also emailed one of the organizers and has received no response yet.
• Future Projects
• Jamie reported that the Children's mental Health Celebration is in the planning stages. She will report as plans develop so we can make plans to participate in this activity.
• Future Projects Google Drive Page
• Jim Reported that he has opened a Google Drive page to keep track of projects we have done and might also do in the future.
• Costuming Day
• Diane announced that anyone needing/wanting help with costuming should contact her for dates and times.
• Again, school activities and cadets involved are keeping everyone too busy to get together.

For The Good Of The Ship

• Open Discussion and Suggestions
• Banjamin said he can help with graphics for the KAOW Panel.
• Next Meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2020 at 12:30PM
• Meeting Adjourned at 1:03PM

NOTE: A few days following the meeting, O-Con Expo announced via Facebook that the con will take place in 2020. They promised further details will be announced on or around Frbruary 14th!

Qapla!

IKV Heart of Honor - Minutes of the December 8th, 2019 Ship's Meeting

IKV HEART OF HONOR

MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 8, 2019

General Business

• Meeting called to order at 1:04 PM
• Roll Call
• Jim, Diane, Jamie, Ben, Doyle, Jen, Jason, and Cadets Chrissy and Isaiah were in attendance.
• Minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.
• Treasury Report
• Ben reported that there is $168 in the ship's treasury.

Old Business

• Costume Progress
• No progress on costumes reported.
• Jim reminded everyone that the next event that would be nice to have everyone in costume is Grand Comic Con coming up soon.
• Recruiting
• There are no new membership prospects.
• KAOW Panel
• No new progress reported.
• Jamie has volunteered to help, and Jim will loan her the book for that purpose.
• Grand Comic Con
• Reminder: March 27-29, 2020.
• O-Con Expo (O-Comic Con)
• There have been no announcements about this event. It is probably not going to take place this coming year.
• Community Thanksgiving Dinner
• On November 27, 2019, Diane, Jamie, Erik, and Cadet Chrissy went to the Community Hall and spent several hours helping with preparing the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Jim will award Battle Notches.

• Volunteer at Animal Shelter
• Because of busy schedules, we have postponed this event until a later date to be determined.
• Burnt, Replicated Bird Meat Celebration
• Members of Jim's immediate family gathered to enjoy burnt replicated bird meat (deep-fried turkey) and all the trimmings.
• Following the feast, adult members of the ship in attendance gathered for an evening of playing Terraforming Mars. 

• World Theater Movie Sponsorship
• Jason reported that he looked into this suggestion. What he learned is that the cost for sponsorship of a film at the World is $500.
• We discussed the cost for this being prohibitive for a ship that does no fund-raising.
• Other options on this are still being explored.

New Business

• Kaiju Con - Omaha
• Friend of the ship, Andrew Schmidt announced that they he is helping to organize the first Kaiju Con in Omaha.
• Dates are May 30-31, 2020 and will be held at the Even Hotel in Omaha. Tickets will go on sale after January 1st.
• Jim is not sure that this is an appropriate event to attend as a ship, but is planning to go for at least a day trip. Others in attendance also expressed the possibility of also attending.
• Future Projects
• Jim asked that all hands be on the lookout for project ideas and report them as they are found so plans can be made.
• Costuming Date
• Setting a costuming date is pending.
• Diane also said any weekend day will work as long as we contact her in advance.

For The Good Of The Ship

• Open Discussion
• Jamie reminded the membership that the Childrens Mental Health Celebration will probably take place in May. SHe will keep us informed about this.
• Benjamin volunteered to research other possible conventions we can attend to replace O-Con Expo.
• Jen suggested that we rent vans for travel to far away events.
• Jim said he is considering volunteering as a bell-ringer for the salvation army in Klingon Uniform.
• Jason suggested volunteering for the Good Fellows present wrapping event at the Fairgrounds.
• Next Meeting Date is January 12, 2020 at 12:30 PM
• Meeting adjourned at 1:39 PM

IKV Heart of Honor - Minutes of the November 10th, 2019 Ship's Meeting

IKV Heart of Honor

Meeting Minutes

November 10, 2019

General Business

• Meeting called to order at 12:30
• Roll Call:
• Jim, Jamie, Ben, Jen, Diane, Jason and Chrissy were in attendance.
• Treasurer's Report
• The ships treasury has $168.00

Old Business

• Costume Progress
• No one reported costume progress this month.
• Recruiting
• No new members or prospective members this month.
• Ship Assignments
• Doyle was assigned to Chief Security Officer.
• Mari was assigned as Morale Officer.
• KAOW Panel
• Jim reported he has made some progress on the Klingon Art Of War panel presentation. He hopes to have it ready to present at Grand Comic Con in March.
• Grand Comic-Con Reminder
• March 27-29, 2020
• O-Con Expo
• There is still no information when or if there will be an O-Con Expo in 2020.
• Future Projects
• Jamie is checking into the Community Thanksgiving Dinner and will report when she hears from the organizers.
• Ship members are planning to bake pies to donate for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
• Jamie said she will call the Animal Shelter to arrange for ship personnel to volunteer.

New Business

• Future Project Ideas
• Diane suggested that we sponsor the showing of Star Trek films at the World Theater. Jason is checking on what that will entail.
• The annual Burnt, Replicated Bird Meat (Thanksgiving) is being planned.

For the Good of the Ship

• Diane suggested scheduling costuming days.
• Next Meeting
• December 8th, 2019 at 12:30
• Meeting adjourned at 12:53

IKV Heart of Honor - Minutes of the October 13th, 2019 Ship's Meeting

IKV Heart of Honor

Meeeting Minutes

October 13, 2019

General Business:

• The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM
• Roll Call:
• Present at the meeting were Jim, Diane,Jamie, Ben, Doyle, Jen, Erik, and Cadet Chrissy.
• Minutes of the September meeting were read and approved.
• The Treasury has a balance of $128.00

Old Business:

• Costume Progress:
• Hanna's Costume is ready.
• Erik reported his costume is ready!

• Recruiting:
• Doyle will be signed up with KAG and added to the ship following this meeting.
• Mari plans to join the ship. Her Klingon name will be M'beQ.

New Business:

• Klingon Art of War Panel:
• Jim reported that he has begun work putting together the Klingon Art of War panel based on the book of the same name by Keith R.A. DeCandido. He showed the title panel for the presentation and is planning to have it finished and ready to present at the March Grand Comic Con in Grand Island. Further progress will be reported as it occurs.

• Grand Comic Con III
• Jim Reported that the Grand Comic Con will be held at the Aurura Building on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds on March 27-29, 2020. He has requested and paid for a 10'x10' booth for the event that should provide more room and a better display. The cost for that was $50. Setup is on March 27th from 10:00am to 9:00pm. The booth will be open from 9:00am to 6:00pm non Saturday and from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday.

• New Projects:
• Due to a number of school related issues, it is difficult to find time to get involved until things settle down with the cadets. We were unable to participate in the Salvation Army food drive and the St. James Oktoberfest.

• Anamal Adoption Ornaments
• Chrissy made some Christmas ornaments for the local animal shelter to be given out to people who adopt pets during the Holiday Season. These will be delivered on December 1st.

• Volunteer at the Animal Shelter
• It was suggested that members of the ship could volunteer at the local animal shelter to help with animals there.

• Community Thanksgiving Dinner
• We are also planning to participate Community Thanksgiving Dinner as we did last year. Jamie is gathering more information on this.
• It was also suggested that we bake pies to donate to the dinner this year.

For The Good Of The Ship:

• With the completion of his costume, Erik will be promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.

• Jamie asked about O-Con, Jim reported that there has been no new information on that as of yet.

• Anime Nebraskon will be held on November 2nd. Jim was planning to attend until he learned that the Raptor's Heart's panels have apparently not been included on the con schedule.

• Next Meeting will be on October 13th at 12:30pm.

• There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:57pm.

IKV Heart of Honor - Minutes of the August 11th, 2019 Ship's Meeting

IKV Heart of Honor

Meeting Minutes

August 11, 2019

General Business:

• Meeting called to order at 12:32
• Members Present: Jim. Diane, Jamie, Doyle, Ben, Jen, and Chrissy
• Minutes of the last meeting were not available.
• Benjamin reported that there is $53 in the treasury.

Old Business:

• Costumes are progressing and are at various stages of completion.
• Recruiting:
• Doyle will be signed up for KAG when the opportunity next presents itself. (September meeting)
• Mari Beck will be joining the ship.
• O-Con Discussion:
• It was discussed and decided that we will be getting our own booth at next year's O-Con. It will be adjacent (hopefully) to the Raptor's Heart booth and shoulld maximize Klingon exposure.
• The expenditure of $75 for this year's table was approved without discussion. 

New Business:

• Upcoming Project Ideas
• There were several options for new projects presented and we are planning t participate in some community activities. Nothing specific yet, but everyone was urged to watch for things we can be involved in. Jamie will follow up on ideas and make contact as time permits.
• Jim told the group that he will be developing a new panel based on the book, The Klingon Art of War by Keith DeCandido. It will consist of a PowerPoint presentation accompanied by lecture.
• We are looking for a better way to do Klingon Jeopardy, possibly a computer-based method. Ben volunteered to look into this.

For the Good of the Ship:

• The next ship's meeting will be on September 8, 2019 at 12:30 PM.
• There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1:03.

Qapla!

IKV Heart of Honor - Minutes of the May 5th Ship's Meeting

IKV Heart of Honor

Meeting Minutes

May 5, 2019

General Business:

• The meeting was called to order at 12:35 PM.
• All members present except for Jason and Rob.
• Minutes for the April meeting were read and approved.
• Tresurer Benjamin reported that there is $120 in the treasury.

Old Business:

• Photo Board:
• Jered agreed to fix the fleet banner and send a file to get the ship's logo printed on an 11x11 sheet of paper.
• There was no progress on the cards for personnel or projects.

• Costumes:
• Diane and Jamie worked on costuming. Hanna's costume is in progress.
• Doyle has found appropriate boots.
• Jen is working on her head-dress.
• Ben has gotten forehead ridges, his Klingon nose piece, and Jamie's nose ridges.

• Recruiting:
• Need to sign Doyle up for KAG.

• Children's Mental Health Celebration:
• Will be held on May 16th, 4:30-7:00 at the National Guard Armory, 5710 Airport Road.
• The ship will do a Tribble Toss Game with Prizes.
• Jamie requested that we set up the photo board for this event.
• Jim suggested that the buckets for the dame be decorated.
• Prizes are to be small puff balls (Baby Tribbles) with attached googly eyes.

• Red and Wild 
• Ben presented the basket to Heather of the Lexington Clipper-Herald.
• The basket included theater tickets, burger and shake coupons, a BluRay copy of Star Trek VI, and some popular movie candies.
• The basket auctioned for $65, valued at $85.
• The event riased $7500 for Filip, a victim of Coats Disease.
• We received a thank you note from the Clipper-Herald.

New Business:

• Water for Runners
• Jamie has a call in to the organizer and is awaiting a response.

• Future Projects:
• Jamie suggested that we look deeper into future projects after O-Con.

For the Good of the Ship:

• Reminder of the dates for O-Con: June 27-30.
• Erik's Sample of the Order of the Bat'leth Pin looks great.
• Next meeting will be June 2 at 12:30 PM
• Meeting Adjourned at 1:05 PM

Tribbles And No Troubles At The 2019 Children's Mental Health Celebration

Tribble Toss at the Children's Mental Health Celebration

On May 16th, 2019, crew members of the IKV Heart of Honor invaded the Children's Mental Health Celebration at the Kearney National Guard Armory. Commander Ja'Jim and First Officer Arroh Mina, along with Cadets Hannah and Isaiah participated in a Tribble Toss game in which contestants had to toss a number of tribbles into a bucket to win prizes, namely, their very own baby tribble.

It was a great afternoon with family and friends. Dinner was served and there were numerous activities for the kids. We handed out a lot of tribbles because every contestant was a winner. As each kid threw a minimum of three tribbles in the bucket, they were taught to yell Qapla! for their success.

Oh, we know that tribbles aren't supposed to have eyes, but the kids sure thought they were cute.

qathlo' to Jamie, Benjamin and Jen for the hours of eye gluing!

Benjamin gluing eyes on Tribbles.

Jen is on quality control.

One of Kearney's Finest vowed to carry his Tribble in his cruiser.

Cmdr. Ja'Jim as a plain-clothes Klingon.
He wanted to be in uniform, but didn't want to scare the kids.

Qapla`