RT0504- CINCSF Report

Assembled Delegates,

I begin my opening remarks with what is surely the most important
announcement I have made in the two years I have been CINCSF. Many
of you likely figured something was up if you looked closely at the
Roll when it was posted.

It is my distinct privilege and honor to announce that, as of
yesterday, the 6 remaining units from what had been Star Trek:
Frontiers have accepted our invitation to re-join ASR. I don't need
to tell you that this is a bit of a triumphant homecoming for
everyone involved, and I am excited and proud to be able to welcome
them into our club.

This move brings us, as I said, 6 units, each with at least 7
confirmed and committed members, and a total of about 35 players
across 49 billets. Together, they will form SAPPHIRE Fleet, and
will be under the command of Kevin Richter. Mr. Richter is with us
representing SAPPHIRE Fleet at this RT, as are the commanding
officers of the new units. I would like to welcome them personally
to this proceeding.

I would also like to welcome, as an honored observer to this forum,
Mr. Paul Gilbertson, the outgoing Frontiers Commander-in-Chief, and
thank him for his work in helping to bring our clubs together once
again.

SAPPHIRE does not just bring with them players and units; this is
not simply about numeric growth for ASR. The personnel joining us
bring with them a technological presence ASR currently does not have-
they can do more things service-wise for our club, like establish a
better bulletin-board system and introduce a wiki-style library.
Each of these things will have a positive effect on our potential
growth, and make us even stronger than we are now.

And ASR **is** stronger and healthier now than it was 2 years ago.
We have a lower number of units, yes...but that is not because of
dwindling numbers; in fact, we had (until yesterday) almost
exactly the same number of players now that we had two years ago
when I first took office. Our individual units, because there are
less of them for the same number of players, are comparatively
stronger. And, with the billets being spread out more uniformly
between players, this club is not quite as reliant on a
few 'uberposters' as it has been in the past. We still have much
work to do in this area- that much is certain. But the numbers
**do** show an improvement: we currently have 137 players on our
active roster, and have 249 RP and administrative billets. That
brings our ratio of billets per player to 1:1.82, the first time it
has been less than 2:1 in a long time.

As a result of this rediscovered inner strength, The club- even
without the addition of the Frontiers units- is once again on a
growth cycle; the dead wood has been pared away, and new life is
springing forth as we speak: GOLD will be opening USS FEARLESS
likely before the RT is even over; GREEN has USS COVENTRY slated for
opening in the very near future as well.

This is a time of hope for this club; it is a time that sees exciting
changes on the horizon for us. It is a time that will hopefully
welcome our brothers and sisters from Star Trek: Frontiers into our
family. It is a time that will undoubtedly see us continue to grow
and prosper. I maintained when I took office 2 years ago that ASR
had the structure in place to thrive, and we're proving that every
day. I thank each and every one of you for your dedication to
seeing this happen, because this is **not** the job of one person.

It is now time for someone else's vision to direct this club...and
from what I can see, we have no shortage of capable people to handle
this responsibility. It has been my honor and privilege to have
served two terms as your CINCSF- especially considering that I had
never honestly thought I'd be elected. I am truly humbled by your
faith in me- thank you all.

Most Respectfully Submitted,

-Scott Lusby
=^= ADM Cornad Veld
Commander-in-Chief, Starfleet
Chair, April 2005 Round Table
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