RT0804- CINCSF Report

The Chair will now submit his report and calls for the CSFO's report.

Assembled Delegates,

The last year has been a relatively good year for ASR with only a few
exceptions. This year has seen the closure of units, a decline in our
posting rates, and the loss of several players but the most important thing
is that we are still here. ASR has survived the decline and is still
attracting new players. Our stories are still moving forward and our units
are still productive. Changes in our posting and membership is a normal
part of our existence. As interest for Star Trek waxes and wanes, so does
interest in our organization, and without an active series interest in Star
Trek is declining. It's normal for players to get burned out and lose
interest from time to time but we have also attracted several new and old
players back to the organization.

I feel that the future of this organization is a bright one. First, look at
the talent of our writers, many of whom are sat at this Round Table.
Quality stories written by good writers helps to maintain interest and
drive. It's our writers and the excellence of our stories that will draw
new players and allow us to grow.

Next, consider the vast and varied history that we have created as a group.
ASR has been around since 1991 and during that time our history has become
vivid and in depth. Through the work of our dedicated leadership, we can
not only talk about the starships we fictionally live in but we can see them
and know their lay outs. We can see the uniforms that our character's wear
and can look at the starbases that we walk around in. It's this vivid
detail that attracts players and helps our players formulate stories. It's
one thing to imagine a story but it's another thing when you can see the
details in your mind.

Finally, we have a major Star Trek event to look forward to in May 2009.
With a new movie set to hit the theaters, interest in Star Trek and thus in
our organization, will be on the rise again. With planning and some good
advertising I hope to see our numbers expanding even further.

In short, we've lost some units and have lost some players but that
shouldn't define our organization. We are still an organization that is
stable and productive with things to offer new players. Our membership is
still viable and as new players continue to come in, our organization will
grow. It's because of the hard work of many of the people here that we can
be proud of our organization. I am excited to part of this and I'm even
more excited about what the future holds for ASR.

Submitted,

Bruce Summa
CINCSF
Chair, April 2008 Round Table