Commodore Sherwood Shaplin

Position Open

GEO and Chapter Commander have a series of Fleet Awards that they can present to IFT members that distingush themseves in different areas of service to their chapters and the IFT.

GEO COMMANDER AWARDS

"MERITORIOUS SERVICE, MEMBER" - Presented to IFT members who conduct themselves in an admirable fashion under circumstances of extreme stress or trial while in the service of the fleet.

"MERITORIOUS SERVICE, CHAPTER" - Presented to IFT chapters within the GEO that conduct themselves in an admirable fashion under circumstances of extreme stress or trial while in the service of the fleet.

"COMMENDATION for SERVICE, CHAPTER" - Presented to chapters within a GEO that go above and beyond the call of duty or that display outstanding loyalty or contributions during a single activity on the Fleet or Chapter level.

"CENTARIAN HERALDIC LEGION" - Awarded to the chapter that publishes an outstanding newsletter during the considered year. Only one chapter per GEO is to be rewarded. Only the newsletter staff is elgible to wear the award.

CHAPTER AWARDS

"CHAPTER MEMBER of the YEAR" - This award is presented by the chapter Commander to the crewmember that best represents the ideals and philosophies of "Star Trek" , IFT, and the chapter for the reviewed year.

"CHAPTER MEMBER of the QUARTER" - Same criteria as the Chapter Member of the Year except it is for a 3 month period.

"CHAPTER MEMBER of the MONTH" - Same criteria as the Chapter Member of the YEar except it covers a months period of time.

COMMENDATION for SERVICE, MEMBER" - Presented to a chapter member who goes above and beyond the call of duty, or who displays outstanding loyalty or contributions during a single activity at the Fleet ot Chapter level.

"DEDICATION to the CHAPTER" - Presented by the Commanding Officer once a year to those members who meet the following criteria: Attend 95% of the meetings and report on time 95% of the time during the reviwed year.

"GOOD FELLOWSHIP" - Recommended by any crewmember for a fellow member in recognition of personal sacrifice when helping a person in need. An example would be going out of one's way to pick up and transport an individual. The selfless act should take place a mulitude of times.

"EXECUTIVE OFFICER" - This award is presented to the XO of the ship.

"STARCROSS" - This award is worn by acting as well as past Department Heads. Division Heads wear a silver oak cluster attached to the ribbon.

Chapter Department Awards

"Chapter Command Department"

"Chapter Operations Department"

"Chapter Science Department"

"Chapter Services Department"