Mar and Apr News Bites
CO 3092 Osiris has posted CGI art of the ship on their web site. Just go to http://www.ussosiris.org and click on the link on the main page.

CKE 71811 IDIC, based in Washington, DC, was decommissioned at the beginning of April 2003.

The results of the Votes of Confidence for the Sector VRCs have been announced.

• Sector 1: By a majority vote, COMM Ed Tunis III passed his vote of confidence and will continue as Sector 1 VRC.

• Sector 3: By a unanimous vote, CMDR Lamar Barrett passed his vote of confidence and will continue as Sector 3 VRC.

• Sector 2: The Sector 2 vote was a tie, and after some consideration, COMM Gary Ensey has chosen to stand down from the position of Sector 2 VRC. With regret, his resignation was accepted by ADM Rosenzweig. Therefore, effective SD10304.04, the position of Vice Regional Coordinator, Sector 2, Region 7, has come open. An applicant for that positoon has submitted his name, and the chapters of Sector 2 have been asked to provide feedback by the end of April.
   

2LT Neal Fischer has been appointed as the 7th Brigade Deputy Communications Officer, Electronic Services.

LCDR Karen Mitchell is stepping down as editor of “Fleet 7” after the publication of the May-June issue. “Fleet 7” will be changing formats to an all-news publication, and a new editor will be sought beginning in the near future.

FCAPT Kyle Wolf has stepped down as R7 Shuttle Operations Officer for personal reasons. A new Shuttle Operations Officer will also be sought in the near future.

The 2003 Region 7 Conference—“The Philadelphia Experiment”—will be held on 19-21 September 2003 at the Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel, jointly hosted by CH 1647 Asimov, FT 1842 Accord, and SO 77930 Edinburgh. Watch for more details coming soon.

Feb 12, 2003 USS Niagara NCC-75634

Feb 1, 2003 Region7.com launches Space Shuttle Columbia Remembrance Page.

Jan 15, 2003 R7 names new Electronic Services Coordinator - Neal F. Fischer.  He can be contacted using eso@region7.com

Nov 11, 2002 R7 Conference bids are now being accepted by R7 HQ. bids for 2003 are due Dec. 1, 2002, and bids for 2004 are due June 1, 2003. Click here for more information.

Oct 7, 2002 Region7.com moved to new server, hosted by USS Starlord's Mike Smith.

August 30, 2002 Shuttle DeBraak is launched, the first in Delaware

August 23, 2002 R7 Holiday Party is back at Annapolis - Sat, Dec. 7! Click here for more info

August 23, 2002: R7 Halloween Party is scheduled for Sat., Oct 19 Click here to more info

July 22, 2002: Region 7 Awards for the 2001 year are posted, click here to view the recipients.

July 10, 2002: New Region7.com design is launched.

July 6, 2002: The Shuttle Titanium is launched from the USS Sun Tzu.

May 27, 2002: Effective immediately, Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo has stepped down as R7 Historian.   

May 20, 2002: USS Magellan has been commissioned; chapter is leaving R7 as R14 regains active status For more information, check out the Magellan's web site at http://www.delhaven.ns.ca/ussmagellan/.

May 15, 2002: Regional Coordinator nomination phase ends; Admiral Alex Rosenzweig received more than 50% +1 of votes and was automatically elected RC.

March 21, 2002: Regional Coordinator J.C. Cohen has stepped down from his position. Sector 1 VRC Fleet Captain Ed Tunis has been named Interim RC.

March 13, 2002: Karen Mitchell of the Highlander has been named the new Fleet 7 Editor.

Feb. 23, 2002: Lieutenant David J. Reed  is assuming "acting" command of the USS THAGARD until elections can be held in May as per their chapter by-laws.

Feb 21, 2002:  Region7.com celebrates its 20,000th visitor  John Roberts, CO of the USS Anasazi in R17!  Thanks to all in SFI for our continued success as the source for R7 news and information! Click here to see the milestone!

Dec. 14, 2001: Bob Vosseller of the USS Challenger has been named the R7 Chief  Recruiting Officer.

Nov 5, 2001: New locations have been chosen for the R7 holiday Party: it will be hosted by the USS Challenger at the Seaside Heights Community Center, and by the Sun Tzu in Middletown, NY. Click here for more information at the R7 Calendar of Events.

Nov. 2, 2001: Sonny Wright of the USS. Sovereign has been oifficially named as R7 quartermaster.

Oct 25, 2001: Lamar Barret named as R7 Sector 3 VRC.

Oct. 15, 2001: Due to increased security at our military bases and academies, the R7 holiday parties at West Point and Annapolis are being relocated. More details as they become available.

 Sept 4, 2001: R7 Cafepress store is now officially open at http://www.cafepress.com/cp/store/store.aspx?storeid=sfir7 .

August 23, 2001: Current open positions in R7 Staff are now listed in the "Open R7 Staff Positions" section of region7.com.

August 22, 2001: Minutes of R7 meeting at Shore Leave are now available in the Documents section of Region7.com.

August 15, 2001: Region 7 online photo albums now available at Region7.com, courtesy of R7 Historian Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo.

July 15, 2001: The USS Tanagra has been decommissioned.

June 30, 2001:Lorrie Nelson has stepped down as Region 7 Quartermaster. Sonny Wright has been appointed to R7 Interim Quartermaster.

July 30, 2001: Position of Fleet 7 Editor is vacant.

June 15, 2001: Region 7 meeting scheduled for Shore Leave, on Saturday, July 14, 10AM in the Hunt room .

May 15, 2001: The Region 7 Cadet Corps now has a web site at http://www.geocities.com/R7CC .

April 14, 2001: Brigadier Larry Neigut  has announced he is stepping down as Editor of Fleet 7.

April 14, 2001: Commander Steve Halber of the Thagard promoted to R7 Chief of Communications.

April 10, 2001:  Captain Kyle Wolf of the Glenfinnen promoted to R7 Director of Shuttle Operations.

March 26, 2001: Region 7 Conference Web site launched on region7.com at http://www.region7.com/R7conf.html.  More updates coming soon.

March 24, 2001:  Lauren Milan assumes responsibilities as new Region7.com webmaster.  All submissions/comments regarding this site can be emailed to her at laurenmilan@yahoo.com .

March 5, 2001:  John A. "JC" Cohen elected Region 7 Coordinator.

January 27, 2001: Regional Coordinator, Jesse Smith, resigns.  Fleet Captain JC Cohen appointed Interim RC

January 15, 2001: JC Cohen passes VOC as Sector 3 VRC

January 15, 2001 : Edward Tunis confirmed as Sector 1 VRC

December 15, 2000: November Promotions announced:

Tony Rowley to the rank of Admiral (Malverne)
Patrick Burke to the rank of Lieutenant Commander (Albany)
Jenn Newell to the rank of Lieutenant (Albany)
Rich Fine to the rank of Ensign (1st class) (Sun Tzu)
Stephanie Fine to the rank of Ensign (1st class) (Sun Tzu)
Brian Jorger to the rank of Ensign (Alpha Centauri)
Ray Gales to the rank of Midshipman (Matrix)

November 17, 2000: Director of Shuttle Operations, Trisha Rohal, announces her resignation.

November 17, 2000: Les Rickard announced as Commander, STARFLEET elect

November 14, 2000: October Promotions announced:

Steven Bowers to Lieutenant Commander (Lexington)
Parker Gabriel to Lieutenant (Sovereign)
Phil Giunta to Lieutenant (Adamant)
Frances Dyson to Lieutenant j.g. (Arthur C Clarke)
Chris Allan to Ensign (Adamant)
Brandon Douglas to Ensign (1st Class) (Accord)
Jacquie Keating to Ensign (3rd Class) (Arthur C Clarke)
Mari Morimoto to Ensign (1st Class) (Accord)
Eva Snyder to Master Chief Petty Officer (Accord)
Pauline Fisher to Petty Officer, 3rd Class (Arthur C Clarke)

October 24, 2000: September promotions announced:

Mike Figueroa to Commodore (Northstar)
Kris T. Klufas to Fleet Captain (Thagard)
Angel Avery to Captain (Thagard)
Lauren Kaplan to Colonel (Asimov)
Kristie Garber to Major (Asimov)
James Pepe to Lieutenant Colonel (Asimov)
Dino Gravato to Lieutenant (Lexington)
Bob Bird, Sr to Lieutenant, j.g. (Lexington)
Mary Franklin to Lieutenant, j.g. (Lexington)
William Franklin to Lieutenant, j.g. (Lexington)
Edwards Hanford to Lieutenant, j.g. (Lexington)
May Hanford to Lieutenant, j.g. (Lexington)
Kerry Wentz to Lieutenant, j.g. (Prevailing Wind)
Robert Sussen to Ensign, 1st Class (Arthur C Clarke)
Jennifer Thompson to Ensign, 3rd Class (Arthur C Clarke)
Mark Lindeman to Crewman (Triton)
Lisa Woods to Crewman (Triton)

September 18, 2000: August Promotions announced:

Teri Smith to Rear Admiral (Tanagra)
Gary Ensey to Fleet Captain (Triton)
David Pfiefer to Fleet Captain (Prevailing Wind)
Ray Shepherd to Fleet Captain (Lone Wolf)
Liz Woolf to Fleet Captain (Tanagra)
Billy Bohem to Captain (Alpha Centauri)
Julia Figueroa to Captain (Northstar)
Maria Torres to Captain (Osiris)
John Kirwin to Commander (Starlord)
Michelle Podesta to Lt. Commander (Starlord)
Andrew Schetcher to Lt. Commander (Starlord)
Tanya Schetcher to Lt. Commander (Starlord)
Jesse Winfree to Lieutenant (Lexington)
Paul Jones to Lieutenant j.g. (Tanagra)
Sharon Shugrue to Master Chief Petty Officer (Sun Tzu)
Caroline Ensey to Senior Chief Petty Officer (Triton)
Tim Owings to Sergeant 1st Class (Sun Tzu)
Rob Shugrue to Chief Petty Officer (Sun Tzu)
Linda Khadem to PO 2nd Class (Triton)
William Khadem to PO 2nd Class (Triton)
Carolyn Moore to PO 1st Class (Triton)

August 17, 2000: July Promotions announced:

Robert E. Vosseller Jr. to Vice Admiral (Challenger)
Mark Hanford to Rear Admiral (Lexington)
Gerri Wampler to Commodore (Highlander)
Beryl Washington to Commodore (Sovereign)
Sanford Berenberg to Fleet Captain (Sun Tzu)
Michael W. Klufas to Fleet Captain (Thagard)
Rick Driver to Commander (Highlander)
Eugene Sanford to Commander (Alpha Centauri)
Mark Curatolo to Lt Commander (Albany)
Blair Learn to Lt. Commander (Highlander)
Ken Danforth to Lieutenant (Albany)
David Crum to Lieutenant j.g. (Arthur C Clarke)
Robbert Sussen to Ensign 2^nd Class (Arthur C Clarke)
Dan Swift to Warrant Officer (Justice)
Darryl Gillette to Chief Petty Officer (Albany)
Rob Shugrue to PO1 (Sun Tzu)

August 12, 2000: Fleet Captain Edward Tunis III appointed Deputy VRC, Sector 1

July 24, 2000: June Promotions announced:

Peter Perkins to Commander (Sun Tzu)
Tara Caroenter to Lieutenant Commander (Challenger)
Mark Gotlieb to Lieutenant (Avenger)
Matt Reilly to Lieutenant jg (Avenger)
Judith Waidlich to Lieutenant jg (Avenger)
Liz Reilley to Ensign 1st Class (Avenger)
Brandon Douglas to Ensign (Accord)
Stephanie Fine to Ensign (Sun Tzu)
Hank Heald to Second Lieutenant (Sun Tzu)
Reinaldo Rodriguez to Ensign (Osiris)
Ruth Sipple to Ensign (Ari)
Tim Owings to Sergeant (Sun Tzu)

June 16, 2000: May Promotions announced:

Rob Hasty to Lt Colonel (Raven)
Eugene Sanford to Commander (Alpha Centauri)
Markus Winter to Commander (Matrix)
Karen Mitchell to Lieutenant (Highlander)
Howard Salob to Lieutenant (Sun Tzu)
Eric Travis to Lieutenant (Matrix)
Jessica Coyle to Ensign (Highlander)
Amy Hastings to Midshipman (Sun Tzu)
Hank Heald to Master Sergeant (Sun Tzu)

May 28, 2000: Steve Flaer steps down as Commanding Officer, USS Arthur C Clarke

May 28, 2000: Suzie Buck, Dorthy Eckert & Michelle Barratt awarded Region One Star Cross.

May 19, 2000: April Promotions announced:

Eugene Sanford to Lieutenant Commander 
Steven P Bowers to Lieutenant
Robert G Crowley to Lieutenant j.g.
Dino Gravato to Lieutenant j.g.
Lonore Vitale-Sadej to Lieutenant j.g.
Pat Weeks to Ensign
Jesse Winfree to Ensign
Hank Heald to Gunny Sergeant
Amy Hastings Petty Officer 2nd Class
Sharon Shugrue Petty Officer 2nd Class
Rob Shugrue

April 18, 2000: March promotions announced:

Michalene Biber to Captain
Duke Jordan to Commander
Joost Ueffing to Commander
Pam Burns to Lieutenant Commander
Kristie Garber to Marine Captain
Carol Hubbard to Lieutenant j.g.
Ben Still to Ensign
Jerry Still to Ensign
Mike Still to Cadet Ensign
Dave Parisis to Staff Sergeant

March 27, 2000: Region 7 Conference awarded to USS Triton

March 15, 2000: February Promotions announced:

Karen Block to Commander
Ken Dohn to Commander
Dave Jamison to Commander
Mike Stein to Commander
Joseph Bloch to Lieutenant Commander
Barby Sussen to Lieutenant Commander
Kristie Garber to Lieutenant
Rich Griffith to Lieutenant
Tim Longo to Lieutenant
Jeannette Otano to Lieutenant
Alycia Gerben to Lieutenant, jg
Theresa Griffin to Lieutenant, jg
Robert Pohler to Crewman 1st Class

March 12, 2000: The Director of Communications announced the following Fleet 7 appointments:

Brian Smith as Photo Editor
Sashi German as Copy Editor
Bob Vosseller as Sector 1 Correspondent
Dixie Jack as Sector 2 Correspondent

March 6, 2000: Captain Chris Szverra assumes command of USS Triton

February 22, 2000: IFT Chapter, Columbia joins Region Seven as USS Montauk

February 22, 2000: Rahadyan Sastrowardoyo appointed as Regional Historian

February 22, 2000: Fleet 7 mailed

February 18, 2000: January Promotions announced:

Glenn Reimer to Commander
Martin Rodriguez-Ema to Commander
Jonas Schlein to Commander
Seth Joseph Weine to Commander
Nicklin E Heap to Lieutenant Commander
Laney McHarry to Lieutenant Commander
David Vega to Lieutenant Commander
Marc Handler to Lieutenant
Lorrie Nelson to Lieutenant
James Pepe to Lieutenant
Kenneth Agosto to Lieutenant jg
Richard Logue to Lieutenant jg
Maxx X R Santiago to Lieutenant jg
Sonny Wright to Lieutenant jg
Kevin Trux to Ensign
June Truex to Ensign
Shaun Nelson to Ensign
Erik Wenson to Ensign
Michelle Cooper to 2nd Lieutenant
Cathy Simons to Petty Officer 1st Class
Jennifer Reed to Petty Officer 1st Class
John Ashmead to Petty Officer 3rd Class
Frank Stepanski to Crewman 1st Class

February 4, 2000: J.C. Cohen appointed as VRC, Sector 3 and begins serving while appointment is confirmed

February 4, 2000: Vice Regional Coordinator Votes of Confidence completed

February 4, 2000: Edgar Torres appointed Region 7 Ambassador to fill vacancy caused when Kyle Wolf moved to CoS of the Diplomatic Corp.  Sector 1 Liaison: Kally Seaman, Sector 2 Liaison: Mandy Hallenman

February 2, 2000: January promotions announced:

Tony Rowley to Vice Admiral

January 28, 2000: Larry Neigut appointed as Fleet 7 Editor, Steve Halber appointed as Assistant Editor

January 25, 2000: Regional Coordinator announced the following staff appointments:

Awards Director:  Beryl Washington
Quartermaster: Lorrie Nelson
Director of Recruiting: Michael Figueroa

January 12, 2000: Brian Smith appointed Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Region 7

January 3, 2000:  November/December promotions announced:

Amy Hastings to Chief Petty Officer
Stephanie Fine to Ensign
Lt Catherine Christy to the rank of Lieutenant
Kally Seaman to Lt. Commander
Marilee Worrell to Commander
William Cusato to the rank of Captain
Steve Flaer to the rank of Captain
Kyle Wolf to the rank of Captain
Lt. Colonel "doc" Kenie to the rank of Colonel
Captain Ed Tunis to the rank of Fleet Captain
Fleet Captain Teri Smith to the Rank of Commodore
Rear Admiral Jesse Smith to the rank of Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral Dennis Gray to the rank of Admiral
Vice Admiral Gordon Goldberg to the rank of Admiral

January 2, 2000: Ray Shepherd appointed as Director of Operations

December 16, 1999:  FCapt Joe Hoolihan takes Command of the USS Matrix

November 14, 1999: Trisha Rohal appointed as ShOC Director, Jeff Young appointed as Deputy

November 13, 1999: Gary Ensey appointed as Chief of Staff.  Michael Klufas appointed as Director of Communications

November 13, 1999:  Fleet Admiral Michael D Smith relieves Rear Admiral Bob Vosseler as Regional Coordinator and per the wishes of the chapters of Region 7, appoints Vice Admiral Jesse Smith

November 12, 1999:  Region7.com comes on-line

November 12, 1999:  Region 7 kicks off it's annual conference