USS Niagara Membership Handbook & By?Laws
Shakedown Chapter of the Year Award: Awarded to the most exceptional STARFLEET new
chapter in Region 7. The Shakedown Chapter of the year best demonstrates the qualities of and
the potential to become an ideal ship or station. These qualities should include a chapter
newsletter, prompt and proper reporting to Region 7 Command and STARFLEET
Operations/ShOC, effective chapter structure and organization, and involvement in Regional
activities when possible. This Shakedown Chapter should be the one which best serves as a role
model for other chapters?in?training.
Support Ship of the Year: Chosen by your Awards Committee and Regional ShOC for the
chapter that has given and lead their Shakedow n Chapter better than any other Support Ship in
the Region for this year. To be eligible, a Chapter must serve as Support Ship and actively
support and guide their Shakedown Chapter(s).
Flag Officer of the Year: Awarded to individuals who hold the rank of Fleet Captain or above.
This award can be nominated by ship CO or their designees for any Region member they feel
exemplifies the ideals of Rodenberry in that he/she has given their time and efforts to not only
better their own ship but the Region they serve in.
Officer of the Year Award: This award is reserved for officers who hold the rank of Ensign or
higher. This award is given to the individual who best demonstrates outstanding direction, a
consistent level of guidance for fellow members, and leadership in STARFLEET through both
word and action. The officer of the year also demonstrates consistent conduct in accordance
with the philosophy of Star Trek, and supports the series' vision of a positive future through
community service and scholastic accomplishment (where appropriate), in addition to
participation in STARFLEET and chapter functions.
Edgar Torres Memorial CO of the Year Award: Chosen by your Awards committee for the
Chapter CO who has shown the best leadership for their chapter and by their hand, guided their
chapter better than anyone else for that year. This can be seen by chapters making great strides
under the guidance of the CO. This award is a nomination by the Ship's Crew to show how their
CO has taken their ship forward for the betterment of crew and Community.
Enlisted Member of the Year Award: This award is reserved for members who hold the rank of
PO3 through CPO. This award is given to the individual who best displays, through his/her
individual contributions, consistent support for and contribution to STARFLEET, as well as a
consistent level of direction, as appropriate. The enlisted member of the year also
demonstrates consistent conduct in accordance with the philosophy of Star Trek, and supports
the series' vision of a positive future through community service and scholastic accomplishment
(where appropriate), in addition to participation in STARFLEET and chapter functions. This
individual is willing to do what it takes to get a quality job done quickly and efficiently.
Staff Member of the Year: Chosen by your Awards Committee and RC for the Regional Staff
member whose work and efforts over the course of the last year have been instrumental and
vital to the wellbeing, growth and stability of the Region above all others. This nomination
comes from Region Ships to award a Staff member's efforts they feel were instrumental in
providing the Region with a job "well done". NOTE: Any member of the Region can nominate a
Staff Member for this award.
Newsletter of the Year Award: This award is presented to the chapter newsletter that best
demonstrates key aspects of journalistic quality. Regularity of publication, effectiveness and
attractiveness of design and layout, and quality and relevance of content are among the aspects
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