AER: WillyCon 13; April 1-3, 2011-Wayne, NE

Three members of the ship's crew attended and participated in WillyCon 13 in Wayne, NE. In attendance was Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor, 2^nd Lt. Kalesta tai-K'Tor, and 2^nd Lt. Jorn tai-(house pending).

With a Star Wars theme, the 501^st Imperial Stormtroopers decided to host a costume panel. To get around the idea of two costuming panels, we hosted a panel on "Deconstructing a Klingon Costume", which broke down the Klingon Costume into its various parts and pieces. We also showed the audience how such a concept can also be applied to any sci-fi/Anime/Fantasy costume. By breaking down a costume down to its various components (pants, tunic, gauntlets, spine armor, etc.), a person could work on the costume one piece at a time. Several members of the audience expressed a desire to attempt a Sci-fi related costume project for a future area convention.

The convention was chocked full of great panels ranging from gaming to Doctor Who and Torchwood, to Star Wars and Anime. Kalesta found the ball-jointed dolls interesting, Jorn played auctioneer for the Art Auction, and I attended some of the Sci-fi/Fantasy and writing panels.

In all, it was a fun weekend that was enjoyed by those who attended.

Hailing Frequencies are always open.

Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor

Commanding Officer

IKV Raptor's Heart

Klingon Assault Group (KAG)

March 2011 Meeting Minutes

The IKV Raptor's Heart held its monthly meeting at Scooter's Coffee Shop in Omaha, NE's old market district. In attendance was Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor, 2^nd Lt. Kalesta tai-K'Tor, 2^nd Lt. Jorn tai-(house pending), and new members O'dwinn and J'Sheel. 2^nd Lt. Kurras tai-DoQ'Marr and 2^nd Lt. Cho'pek tai-K'Tor were both absent due to prior engagements.

I was happy to announce that the ship's listserve is up and running at ikvraptorsheart @ yahoogroups.com. We have a facebook group up and running:ikvraptorsheart, and we also have a blog started at www.ikvraptorsheart.blogspot.com. It is the hope of the ship's company to get a website up and running before the end of the year (fingers crossed).

Various ideas for a ship's logo were discussed. The design featuring a bird-of-prey/raptor (eagle, falcon, hawk, owl) and a heart design of some kind, or the generic silhouette of a bird-of-prey with its wings spread and a Klingon trefoil as the bird's heart. As the duplication of an original design may prove difficult, should we decide later on to have a ship's patch embroidered, or a ship's shirt made, or a vinyl banner made; it was decided to use both ideas-the silhouette and trifoil heart on the ship's cloth banner, and the raptor/bird-of-prey and the heart for the patch, shirt, vinyl, banner—depending on the company's file of images.

A ship's recruiting flyer is in the process of being made. It just needs some tweaking; likewise, with a ship's business card for recruiting purposes. Other recruiting materials need to be determined, and information to be presented on them needs to be decided. Materials for decorating a recruiting table were also discussed. I have autographed photos of actors from the Star Trek series in costume (Gowron, Martok, Worf and Jadzia in wedding garb, etc.). O'dwinn and Kurras have bird-of-prey models, and Kalesta is making a needlepoint eagle to go with the Valentine heart ornament I picked up during a local store's after-holiday sale.

Discussions, at this point,fell into the realm of costumes, and various ideas were touched upon.

Our new members were brought up to speed on our recruiting campaign ideas, and our planned convention appearances. Apparently, there has been a shake up in the Omaha area's SCA community (how true that really is I don't know), when the group changed from the First Barony to the Second. Many disgruntled members left the local group. It was decided to try and recruit some of the former SCA members who have interests in science fiction into the ship's company.

The next ship's meeting will take place at Constellation 2 in Lincoln, NE.

Hailing frequencies are always open.

 

Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor

Commanding Officer

IKV Raptor's Heart

Klingon Assault Group

 

February 2011 Meeting Minutes and After Event Report (AER)

Three members of the ship's company arrived at the W. Dale (Main) Library in downtown Omaha, NE.

Present were Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor, 2^nd Lt. Kalesta tai-K'Tor, and 2^nd Lt. Jorn tai-(house pending).

We arrived early and set up shop in one of the meeting rooms on the lower level. The Klingon costuming segment was scheduled for 2 pm. We scoped out the area to locate basic amenities.

Due to an advertising glitch, attendance was light. As such, there were no takers for the Klingon Starter Honor sashes that we were offering. The Furries (the guys with the animal costumes) had a few customers. Discussions with other costumers in the area resulted in the creation of the Nebraska/Iowa Costuming Community.

Jorn had made some templates so we could cut out LARP versions of Bat'leths from wood or other substances like foam. Our discussions led back to future activities, and the ship's activity wish list has started to grow. Despite the light turnout, those present had a pleasant time making new friends and future plans.

Which brings me to the bad news: after announcing to the Fleet that we had a name (IKV Ice Dragon), it was pointed out to me that there was an Ice Dragon Fleet with a sister organization in Canada. A further internet search on my part revealed an IKV Ice Dragon located in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, I can't tell by the website whether or not the group is currently active. I can't find a date as to when the site was last updated. The ship does not appear to be a member of KAG.

With the ICE Dragon Fleet and the IKV Ice Dragon, both with other Klingon-related fan clubs that would make us number three. We could do the easy thing and just add the Roman numeral three to our name, but if someone tries to do an internet search for us (if and when we get a website) and forgets to add the Roman numeral, then he/she will be looking at three entities named Ice Dragon. By a majority vote of the members via email, it was decided that we should change the name of the ship. With the possible list of names narrowed down to the finalists, we have decided on the new name of IKV Raptor's Heart.

Hailing Frequencies are always open.

Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor

Commanding Officer

IKV Raptor's Heart

Klingon Assault Group

January 2011 Meeting Minutes

 

 

 

The New Klingon ship for Western Iowa held its first official meeting January 9^th, in Omaha, NE.

Present was myself (Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor), 2^nd Lt. Kalesta tai-K'Tor, 2^nd Lt. Cho'pek tai-K'Tor, 2^nd Lt. Jorn tai-(House pending) and Sgt. Kurras tai-DoQ'Marr.

Topics of discussion were: activities, recruiting, and communications. Those present made it known that since the ship is in the Cold Terror Fleet, that a name depicting COLD would be most appropriate. The warriors present voted unanimously for the name: IKV Ice Dragon (if it's not already taken). Several ideas were exchanged on banner logos, and recruiting table displays. Ideas on the ship's listserv, blog, etc. were also discussed. It is hoped that the Omaha Costume Day event, set for February 12^th, will be the ship's first activity (if the Commanding Officer can get the day off from work). Three April area conventions were also discussed: WillyCon at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE; Constellation in Lincoln, NE and DemiCon in Des Moines, IA. The first two could be possible recruiting venues for the ship. It is hoped that members of the ship will be able to attend DemiCon, and make ourselves known to the Quadrant.

It is also hoped that the ship's banner will be ready for unveiling at Osfest 4 in Omaha, NE in July.

Hailing frequencies are always open.

 

Lt. Akela tai-K'Tor

Commanding Officer

IKV Ice Dragon

Klingon Assault Group