Monday, November 26, 2018

IKV Heart of Honor Monthly Meeting Agenda December 2, 2018

IKV Heart of Honor
Monthly Meeting Agenda
December 16, 2018 - 6:00 PM


General Business
  • Minutes of November's Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
Old Business
  • Ship's Logo Progress
  • Banners, Business Cards, Brochures
    • Banner Material has been purchased.
    • Plans are to make banners over the Holiday Break.
  • Costume Progress
  • Recruiting Progress
    • Everet Fidler and his daughter Rachel.
    • Erik Hellner
      • Will meet with him on December 20
  • Grand Comic Con
    • Sharon from Raptor's Heart has reserved a room.
  • Past Projects
    • Helping with Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Future Projects
    • Operation: Salvation Army II
      • December 15th
      • Note: This project was cancelled because the Salvation Army moved the date.
    • Valentines for Nursing Home Residents
  • Costuming Day
    • Tabled from November Meeting
New Business
  • O-Con
    • Reminder to watch for discounted memberships this month.
  • Photo Album for display
    • What form should it take?
    • Who will do the work?
For the Good of the Ship
  • Open Discussion Items
  • Next Meeting Date: Sunday, January 6, 2019.
    • Time TBD

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

AER: Heart of Honor Volunteers To Help With The Community Burned Bird Meat (Thanksgiving) Dinner

AER: Heart of Honor Volunteers To Help With The Community Burned Bird Meat (Thanksgiving) Dinner

Several crew of the IKV Heart of Honor had the day off on the day before the holiday known as Thanksgiving. So they and the ship’s cadet corps headed to the Old Town Hall to help the Kearney Area Concerned Citizens with their preparations for their free Thanksgiving feast for those that are less fortunate, or have no one to spend the holiday with.

Before we arrived, the cadets made Tootsie-Pop turkeys. This took place on the previous two Saturday’s before we arrived to help with the preparation of burnt bird-meat and the other items that will be served on Thanksgiving Day.

While there was no battle, or much physical activity, when we arrived home, everyone was exhausted, but a good time was had by everyone!

Qapla!

Cadets Make Tootsie Pop Turkeys
This Place is swarming with Turkey's!















Jim peeling a hot yam.
Jamie and Diane prepping to get the yams ready for the oven.



Isaiah and Hannah wrap utensils.

Chrissy measuring spices for the burned bird meat.
  
Jamie removing meat from neck bones.


Hannah and Chrissy applying table coverings.

There were a lot of yams to peel and it took a long time.

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Heart of Honor November Meeting Minutes

IKV Heart of Honor
Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2018

On November 4th, 2018, personnel of the IKV Heart of Honor met at the ships headquarters to discuss business.  Present at the meeting were Jim, Jamie, Diane, Jen, and Cadets Chrissy, Hanna, and Isaiah. Absent were Doyle and Benjamin.

General Business:
  • The minutes of the October meeting were approved.
  • Treasurers Report:
    • Jim reported on behalf of Benjamin that there are $11.00 currently in the ship's Treasury.
New Logo before changes
Old Business:
  • Ship's Logo:
    • Jamie reported that there was progress on designing the ships logo. She presented a photo of a preliminary design that need a few changes before it is approved. The ship's name is to be moved to appear above the image and the Bat'leth will be moved up closer to the bottom of the design.
  • Banners, Business Cards, and Brochures:
    • We continue to wait for the final design of the ship's logo before we make banners, business cards, and brochures to hand out at future conventions and events. Jamie will continue to work with Jared to get the final design done quickly so we can proceed with this.
  • Costume Progress:
    • There has been little progress on costuming at this time. Jim explained that costuming is a slow progress and that we need to get basic costumes done first. Other accouterments for outfits can be added as time goes on. Costuming is an ongoing project that takes time and patience.
  • Recruiting:
    • Eric is on board. Jim just needs to find a time that they can get together so it can be explained to him what he is getting involved with and what to expect from being on the ship.
    • Doyle still needs to sign up on KAG.org to be officially added to the roster.
    • Chrissy said that she has talked with her friend, Rachel, who is interested in becoming a cadet. Jim said that it is important that the parents understand what we are about and that they understand and agree to allow Rachel to participate.
  • Grand Comic Con (March 22-24, 2019)
    • We have secured booth space that includes a table and two chairs. Jen will provide a table covering.
    • We need items to put on the table at the Con to attract those that want to know what we are about. Jim has several items that will be used. He also will be ordering a paper and ink copy of Dayton Ward's Klingon Travel Guide for display and for anyone who might want to thumb through it as they pass by. He will purchase this book on his own, not using ship's funds.
    • Jamie suggested a photo album for display on the table also. Everyone thought this would be a great idea. We will determine how to make this happen in the near future.
  • Future Projects:
    • Thanksgiving:
      • Jamie is waiting to hear back from the person in charge of this.
      • Cadets will gather on Saturday, November 10th to make table centerpieces.
    • Christmas:
      • We are signed up to help the Salvation Army make-up food boxes and organize a toy giveaway on December 15th from 10:00 AM to Noon.
      • Jim is considering volunteering to be a bell-ringer in Klingon uniform.
    • January:
      • The cadets will meet sometime in January on a date to be determined to make Valentine cards for residents of nursing homes in the area. Further details will be worked out in future meetings.
New Business:
  • Anime Nebraskon Report:
    • Jim attended the Anime Nebraskon convention in Omaha on November 3rd in uniform and aided the IKV Raptor's Heart with their Klingon Jeopardy Panel. The panel was well attended and fun for both the Klingons present and for the guests.
    • Jim, Sharon, and Steve visited on numerous subjects to discuss future cooperation between the two ships.
      • Jim offered his resignation as Chief Communications Officer and asked to be removed from the Raptor's Heart roster. Sharon said that while Jim will no longer carry out duties as the Coms Officer, he will remain on the ship as Liason Officer to coordinate activities between the two ships. Jim accepted this position.
      • It was decided that the two ships will share expenses for amenities such as booths at future conventions and will share duties for panels or other presentations.
      • Sharon is going to make an effort to come to Grand Comic Con in March.
      • Sharon will help us with ideas on making uniform items such as pins and sewing ideas when asked.
      • Jim suggested that members of the Heart of Honor may want to attend a Raptor's Heart meeting in Omaha in the near future.
  • Operation Salvation Army Report:
    • When it was all done, we had sorted and shelved around 954 pounds of food items that were delivered by Boy Scouts during this operation.
    • An AER was filed with KAG.org and has been posted. Also there is a copy of the AER on the blog. (Click on the link to see the AER)
    • After we finished at the Salvation Army, everyone gathered at Freddy's for "A Good Day to Dine"
    • We also held a ship's gaming night.
  • Costuming Day:
    • It was proposed that there be a day for costuming set at regular intervals where everyone get together and work on uniforms. Everyone thinks this is a good idea. Plans for this will be discussed at a future meeting
For The Good of the Ship
  • Movie Day:
    • The World Theater will be showing Apollo 13 on November 9th through the 11th. The ship's personnel that are able will be gathering there for the 2:00PM showing on November 11th.
    • Following the film, all will gather at Culver's for A Good Day To Dine.
  • O Comic Con
    • O Comic Con is now called O Con and will take place at the Mid-America Event Center in Council Bluffs on June 28th-30th, 2019
    • Admission for pre-registration will open in early December at $30 for a three-day pass. Those planning to attend should take advantage of this discount.
    • Future plans for attending this event will be discussed at a later date.
  • The next meeting of the Heaart of Honor was set for December 2nd. The time for that meeting will be determined as the date draws closer.

Qapla!

Sunday, November 4, 2018

AER: One Day At Anime Nebraskon

AER: One Day At Anime Nebraskon

On November 3, 2018, Commander of the IKV Heart of Honor headed to Omaha from our home base in Kearney to assist the IKV Raptor's Heart with activities at the annual Anime Nebraskon convention. There was only one panel held by the ship that day, but it was a fun one. The rest of the time spent in Omaha in discussion with the Raptor's Heart Commander and First Officer on how the two ships will coordinate joint activities.

It was decided Lt. Ja'Jim will remain on the roster of the Raptor's Heart as Liason Officer to coordinate activities. It was further decided that expanses for booths at conventions for the two ships will be shared between the two ships. Also to be shared are materials for panels as well as any information and ideas that will benefit both ships and KAG in general.

We look forward to the future and our ongoing relationship with the Raptor's Heart.


Lt. Commander Akela stands ready with a pain stick.
Lt. Ja'Jim reads a question for Klingon Jeopardy.
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"No one leaves here empty handed, therefore, we will cut off your hands!"






After Jeopardy, it was a good day to dine!


Thursday, November 1, 2018

After Event Report: IKV Heart Of Honor - Operation: Salvation Army Or "This Place Is Swarming With Klingons!


AER: IKV Heart of Honor Operation: Salvation Army

October 27th was a glorious day for the IKV Heart of Honor!

First, we welcome new crew member D’roq to the ranks. He will be a valuable member of our crew as we move forth into the many battles we will face.

After gathering at our headquarters, all members of the ship shuttled to the Salvation Army office. Not sure what we would face, we were tentative and alert to anything that may happen. Suddenly, all gre’thor broke loose as a group of Boy Scouts arrived with numerous bags of canned goods and other consumables and our mission was clear; we were to help with the organization of these items.

While the majority of the ship’s personnel worked on sorting and shelving the food intended for those less fortunate than ourselves, Cadets Hannah and Chrissy were taken to another part of the building to organize the office space, for which they did an excellent job.

As the morning proceeded and it looked as though we were going to be done with the job early, two more Scout troops arrived with more and more bags of consumables that were in need of attention. Everyone jumped in and the work was done in two and a half hours. All in all, we had sorted and shelved over 950 pounds of food items to help those in need.

After our service at the Salvation Army, we decided that it was a good day to dine so we shuttled to Freddy’s, a local burger restaurant, and had a hearty meal together as a crew. Later that evening, those that could gathered at our headquarters and had an evening of singing songs, telling stories, and playing board games.

Qapla’!

1st Lt. Ja’Jim, Commander

Yes, this place IS swarming with Klingons!

Sorting and toting.

Hannah moves furniture, and has a million dollar smile!

Diane and Jen continue sorting and shelving.

And more sorting.

One of numerous trips to the shelves for Isaiah.

Chrissy helps with some office work.

The real muscle behind the operation, Cadet Commander Hannah!

First Officer Jamie issues orders.

Commander Ja'Jim goofs off during a lull.

Doyle, Diane and Jen take in a huge delivery and get right to work.

Once the job is done, we figure that It Is A Good Day To Done and head for Freddy's

After resting up, we get together for a game of Terraforming Mars.