THE ANVIL U.S.S. Hephaestus: NCC-2004 January 2013

ALWAYS ONWARD

A MEMBER OF STARFLEET INTERNATIONAL

THE ANVIL NCC-2004

INSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUEINSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Ready Room 1

XO Briefing 1

Ship’s Log 2

Starfleet Marine Corps 2

Star Trek News 3

Starfleet Renewal Reminders 3

Treasury Report 4

Away Team and Activity Schedule 4

Area Conventions 5

Command Structure 7

WEB LINKS

Starfleet www.sfi.org

Region 2

www.region2.org

USS Hephaestus www.usssheph.org

Editor MarkAdam Miller

Layout, Graphics and Publishing Brenda A. Miller

Marine Reporting Neil Yawn

Treasury Reporting MarkAdam Miller

HEPHAESTUS is the Greek name for the Roman

god of the forge, Vulcan. Birmingham has the

world’s largest iron statue, that of the Roman god,

Vulcan. We named our Starfleet chapter the

Hephaestus to give us ties to our city and to Star

Trek, which has had its own Vulcan since 1966.

Hephaestus forged armor and weapons for the gods.

We create our own “armor and weapons” here, in

our newsletter, so it is called The Anvil.

The Anvil, Issue 257, is the monthly newsletter of

the USS Hephaestus, NCC-2004, of Starfleet, The

International Star Trek Fan Association. All terms

and phrases from Star Trek are owned by

Paramount Pictures Corporation, a division of

Paramount Communications and all rights are

reserved.

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Greetings, I apologizes for not getting out a December issue of the Anvil. I’m still not sure where the time went in December. I

was finally able to go home (Dayton, Ohio) for Christmas. I have not been able so for some time now do to my job in the past years. I had a great time at Christmas. I hope everyone had a good Christmas and hope the New Year has started off well for you.

We are always looking for ideas to do at our socials. If you think of something you think the group would be interested in we have 8 socials that we can plug them into. I say 8 because 3 of the socials are the April cookout, The Captains Cookout and Fall Feast. Also January will have been done by the time you receive this. So please send us your idea either at my email address or look for us on Facebook.

If you have any topics of interest you would like to see in the newsletter send your articles or updates to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net.

As always see you around the ship, Capt. MarkAdam Miller cohephaestus@bellsouth.net

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We made it to 2013 in spite of the Mayan Calendar. A complete new year stretches out before us, full of potential for exciting events. We can look forward to several Starfleet events. First, of course, the Region 2 Summit will take place March 8-10 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It will be held at the Shoals Hotel in Sheffield, Alabama. There will be the usual functions, such as the Admiral’s dinner on Friday night, the banquet on Saturday night, and others. In addition, the 2013 Starfleet International Conference will be August 1-4, in Dallas, Texas. The theme for IC 2013 is “The year of the Phoenix.” Base of operations will be the “luxurious MCM Elegante Hotel in the heart of Dallas.” (sounds expensive) Also, we can look forward to our own social events. First, our monthly meetings at Pete and Sue Ellen’s will continue. Then we will have our major events: the Spring Cookout, the Captain’s Cookout, and the Fall Feast. These are always fun, with games, TV episodes and plenty of food. So make plans now to attend. That’s all this month. Looking forward to seeing you at our socials.

If you have any comments or questions please email me. Pat Hicks booklady44@charter.net

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November 10, .2012 –Fall Feast

We celebrated our annual Fall Feast with turkey and all the fixings. We also did the Ferengi Swap (Dirty Santa) game which again had several interesting gifts to choose from. The annual Texas Hold'em Poker fund raiser game was also held which netted the chapter $40. Mike Burtyk won the poker tournament. Also, we watched the Alabama/Texas A&M game.

Attendance: 25 people.

December 15, 2012 – Social

Because of illness and the holidays we cancelled the social for December

Attendance: 0 people

Personnel Updates:

The candidates for Second Officer and executive Committee were accepted. We would like to thank the EC for agreeing to serve another term. And thank you to Brenda Miller for accepting the position of Second Officer. So here they are: The EC is Sue Ellen Mohney, Denby Potts, and Danny Potts. And the Second Officer is Brenda Miller. Thanks again to these members.

If you have anything or accomplishments you would like to share with the group please email them to me at: cohephaestus@bellsouth.net.

SSttaarrfflleeeett MMaarriinnee CCoorrppss Greetings,

The 654th MSG is looking for members. There is a complete different set of Academy schools for those trying to get the

Boothby awards. There is no pressure in joining, there are two categories: Active which means all ranks will be Marine

ranks, and Reserve which mean you stay primary Fleet and only use Marine ranks when doing marine stuff. Contact

Major General Neil Yawn if you are interested or have questions.

Major General Neil Yawn, OIC 1 BN, 2BDE, OIC 654 MSG

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SSttaarr TTrreekk NNeewwss Army using Star Trek Replicators.

The Army, with the help of Applied Minds Inc. and Exponent, has a way of replicating parts and tools

they may need in the field. The replicators are a 3D printer or a CNC Mills. Using a CAD program they design

what they need and then the Printer/Mill makes the object. The 3Dprinter makes the object out of resin and

glue using a layering design. The CNC Mill uses metal and scruples the item using lasers or water. The Army

has two mobile labs that can be brought in by helicopter. The labs also have the ability to contact any one who

might be able to help with a problem that needs to be designed.

Enterprise to be released on Blu-ray

March 26th the sixth Star Trek Series Enterprise will come out on Blu-ray. This release will have all the

previous released material that was on the DVD collection. It will also contain a 3 part series called “To Boldly

Go, Launching Enterprise.” Fans were asked what they would like to see on the covers of the Blu-ray disc and

their suggestions were used in creating them.

William Shatner Sends Tweet to Space.

William Shatner sent a tweet to Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency who is

aboard the International Space Station. The following is the tweets:

Shatner: @Cmdr_Hadfield Are you tweeting from space? MBB

Hadfield: @WilliamShatner Yes, Standard Orbit, Captain. And we're detecting signs of life on the

surface.

Commander Hadfield also tweeted a pic of William Shatner holding a cardboard cut out of the Commander.

The Canadian Space Agency also has invited Mr. Shatner to come tour the facilities and talk to Commander live

from outerspace.

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Youngblood-Yawn 11/30/12 Mohney Family 12/20/12 Potts Family 03/01/13 Green 04/10/13 Mangina 05/09/13

Hicks family 05/29/13 Carr 08/11/13 DeGruy 08/24/13 Miller Family 08/26/13

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Description Payments Deposits Balance

Beginning Balance $ 72.74

Poker Fund Raiser $ 40.00 $ 112.74

Fall Feast $ 20.00 $ 92.74

Prize Gist Card $ 10.00 $ 82.74

Ending Balance $ 82.74

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DATE EVENT/TIME LOCATION/ACTIVITY Jan. 5, 2012 Anvil Deadline cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Jan. 11, 2012 Poker – 7 pm Pott’s House Jan. 12 , 2012 Social – 2 pm Mohney’s House – Fall Feast Feb. 2, 2012 Anvil Deadline cohephaestus@bellsouth.net

Feb. 8, 2012 Poker – 7 pm Burtyk’s House

Feb. 9 , 2012 Social – 7 pm Mohney’s House – TV Trivia Mar. 2, 2012 Anvil Deadline cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Mar. 8-10, 2012 Region 2 Summit Scheffield, AL

Mar. 15 , 2012 Poker – 7 pm Paul Mohney’s House Mar. 16, 2012 Social – 7 pm Mohney’s House April. 6, 2012 Anvil Deadline cohephaestus@bellsouth.net April. 12, 2012 Poker – 7 pm Pete Mohney’s House Arpril 13,2012 Social – 7 pm Mohney’s House

ALL EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE REFER TO THIS

SECTION FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION

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Area Conventions

FEBRUARY

February 3 -- Atlanta Comic Convention -- Atlanta, Georgia

Meet and greet comic book creators. List includes, C. Martin Croker, Stephanie Gladden, Jason Flowers, Bobby

Nash, Mark Wright and James Burns. http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com

MARCH

March 1-3 -- ConNooga -- Chattanooga, Tennessee

CON NOOGA is Chattanooga's first and only *Multi-Fandom (Multiple Genre) Convention covering everything from

Celebrities, Artists, Authors, Film Makers, Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Anime, Comics, Paranormal, Haunting, Costuming,

Concerts, Shows, Contests, Gaming, Console Gaming, Seminars, Workshops, Families, and Fun. Not to mention the

numerous DEALERS, and EXHIBITORS in our 40,000 Square Foot Exhibitor Hall. Over 100+ Special Guests, dealers

and fan groups help to make Con Nooga complete. Enjoy 3 Days of Programming, Seminars, Workshops, Concerts, Acts,

and Fun based upon numerous genres and fandom. http://www.connooga.com/

March 15-17 -- MegaCon -- Orlando, Florida

MegaCon, short for Mega Convention, is a rather large convention that includes many genres, ranging from sci-fi and

comic books to anime and fantasy. It happens annually between late February and early March at the Orange County

Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. There are over 150,000 square feet of exhibitors and merchandise. Events include

Indy Film Festival, annual cosplay/costume contest, all genre costume contest, panels, and rave dances. MegaCon guests

include Patrick Stewart, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Dean Cain, and from comics book area Neal Adams, Josh Adams,

Mark Bagley, Allen Bellman. http://www.megaconvention.com/

APRIL

April 19-21 -- Trek Trax -- Atlanta, Georgia

http://trektrax.org/

MAY

May 17-19 -- MOBICON XVI -- Mobile, Alabama

http://www.mobicon.org/

May 24-26 -- Phoenix Festival -- Birmingham, Alabama

Celebrating creativity and imagination. http://alabamaphoenixfestival.com/

For other conventions please visit http://scenic-city.com/sfrg/calendar.htm

If you have information about up coming conventions or events that you would like to have

published please send info to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net

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USS HEPHAESTUS

COMMAND STRUCTURE

COMMAND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MarkAdam Miller, Captain – Commanding Officer Pat Hicks, Fleet Captain – 1st Officer

Dennis Evans, Fleet Captain – Second Officer

SueEllen Mohney, Captain Denby Potts, Rear Admiral Danny Potts, Rear Admiral

SCIENCES NAVIGATION

Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Archaeology and Anthropology

Pete Mohney, Admiral

COMPUTER SCIENCES ENGINEERING

Danny Potts, Rear Admiral Flo Hurst, Commander

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY

Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr Pat Simmons, Lt Cmdr

Melissa Boartfield, Crewman

Roy Green, Brigadier– Security Intelligence, Chief

OPERATIONS MARINES

SueEllen Mohney, Captain – Chief of Operations and Counselor

Shelia Benton, Lt Col – Stampede Coordinator, SFMC

Neil Yawn, Major General, SFMC Roy Green, Brigadier ,SFMC

Shelia Benton, Lt Col Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr

– Ships Stores Officer and Secretary Lynnette Yawn, Lt. – Ships Galley Officer

MEDICAL UNASSIGNED CREW AND CIVILIANS

Shelia Benton, Lt Commander – Chief Medical Officer, SFMD

Gloria Greening, Lt Nicholas Mohney, Ensign Edward deGruy, Lt Cmdr Renee Gainer, Lt JG

Haley Youngblood, Crewmen

CADET TRAINING

Matthew Potts, Petty Officer Katrina Mohney, Cadet Crewman

Tara Mohney, Cadet Athena Youngblood, Cadet