Meeting Minutes: October 7, 2018

IKV Heart of Honor

Meeting Minutes

October 7, 2018

The IKV Heart of Honor held their monthly meeting at Jim's house on October 7th, 2018 at 4:00 PM. Present at the meeting were Jim, Diane, Jamie, Ben, Jen, Chrissy, and prospective member Doyle.

General Business:

• Minutes of the September 1st Meeting were approved.
• The Ship's Treasurer, Ben reported that we have no funds in the treasury as of yet.
• Embroidered KAG patches have arrived!
• These patches will be awarded to crew members that have a completed costume and are to be worn on the left sleeve of halfway between the shoulder and elbow.

Old Business:

• Update on the Ship's Logo
• A logo was designed by Jamie's contact, Jared of Revolution Vinyl Graphics. It was determined to be unsatisfactory and is to be re-designed. 
• Jamie also reported that we can secure shirts for the ship at a very good price. 
• This discussion was tabled until a new design is presented.
• Costume Progress
• There was no progress on crew costumes this past month.
• Jim reminded everyone that they would receive promotions to 2nd Lt. when costumes are completed.
• Recruiting
• There was some discussion on recruiting more crew for the ship. There are some prospects and follow-ups are in progress.
• KAG Shirts
• Everyone on the crew have secured their KAG shirts.
• Shirts are to be worn for the Operation: Jubilee Center project.
• Operation Jubilee Center
• Operation: Jubilee Center is scheduled for October 27th, 9:00-Noon
• Jamie will check if we need to bring tools for yard work or anything else.
• Following the Operation, it was decided to do A Good Day To Done meeting at a local restaurant.
• It was also decided to do a Game Night that evening.
• Jim will post a Doodle (scheduling app) for times and activities.
• IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Operation is cancelled as Diane has learned that a local church has taken our day for their own day of service. Jamie will look into another date after the first of the year.
• Grand Comic Con
• Grand Comic Con in Grand Island, Nebraska will be March 22nd-24th in the Aurora Exhibit Building on the Nebraska State Fair Grounds.
• Jim has secured a 10'x10' booth for the event.
• It is not known whether a table and table cover is also included with the booth. Jim will look into those details and report next month.
• Future Projects
• Thanksgiving Community Meals:
• Jamie is trying to contact someone in charge with this but has had no success so far. She will continue to look into how we can be involved with this project.
• Christmas Project
• Jamie is looking into details about getting involved with delivering or wrapping gifts for kids in needy families.
• Retirement Home Valentines
• We are planning to have the cadets create Valentine's Day cards/gifts for persons in retirement homes.
• Banners and Business Cards
• Jim looked into VistaPrint for custom banners. While their prices are reasonable, what they offered for their product doesn't fit what we want.
• Jared of Revolution Vinyl Graphics and Jamie are working on the design of the logo.
• Jim contacted Sharon of the Raptor's Heart and she directed him to her ship's website to see what is available for a brochure to hand out at events.
• Anime Nebraskon
• Jim is going for one day, November 3rd, in support of the Raptor's Heart.
• If anyone is planning to attend, costume is recommended.

New Business

• Nebraska Klingon Facebook Page
• It is up and running and open to the public
• The URL is: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaKlingons/
• Idea to Bolster the Ship's Treasury
• Jamie suggested that we "pass the hat" at our meetings to get some funds building up for future projects and ship's expenses.
• Jim said that funds collected will require approval of the entire crew before they are committed.
• O Comic Con
• Nothing has been advertised on this convention as of yet. Not even sure it will be held next year at this point. Jim will monitor Facebook and other outlets for future information.
• If it is held, Jim is planning to share a space with the Raptors Heart if Sharon is willing.
• Getting membership early will provide a discount for those attending.

For the Good of the Ship

• Help with Costumes
• Quartermaster Diane asked the crew to meet with her to discuss what they are wanting and to bring pictures.
• Banners
• It was decided that canvas will work best for Banners
• The size for the banners will be 24"x36". They will be slightly tapered and cut to points at the bottom.
• Three banners are needed: a ship's banner, a KAG banner, and a Cold Terror Fleet banner.
• Jen can bring a backdrop and frame if needed.
• Next Meeting Date
• The Next Meeting of the Heart of Honor will be held on November 4th, 2018.
• The time is to be determined.

Qapla'!