Operations Seminar 
Stardate 10207.27 1200 
Conference Room #OPS_Station 
Hosted By: Ensign Mia Clooney Operations Officer of the USS Sharikahr

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Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks up as someone enters:: Hello.

Ens_Tim_Schols says:
Hello Commander

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::stands up straighter:: Tarrez: Hello Cmdr. Welcome to the OPS seminar.

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::smiles at the Ens:: At ease Ensign and thank you.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::gives a small grin:: Tarrez: Yes ma'am.  If you will excuse me please, I need to get ready.

CSO_Syrna says:
::sees Commander Tarrez-Merna is here and wonders if D'von is showing up::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::sees the Lt.:: Syrna: Morning.

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::nods at Mia::

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: Greetings, Commander.

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Takes off a pip before entering the room::

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::finds a seat in the back::

Lys_Talan says:
:: searches for an empty seat, seems to be a popular session - finally finds one ::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::sits next to the wall, near Captain Sheridan::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::waves to Fox to come and join them and wonders what happen to him::

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Sits next to Tarrez::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks at her chronometer and gulps as she sees that it is time to start::

CSO_Syrna says:
::wonders who this man with the yellow collar and the two pips, sitting next to her XO is::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::walks a bit hesitantly up to the podium.  Dwarfed by the large stage.  Almost has to stand on her tiptoes to look over the podium and gives it up to walk and stand in front of the podium.

Lys_Talan says:
:: turns his attention to the ensign on the dais ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Takes a deep breath:: Welcome to the Operations Seminar.  Today we will discuss the OPS department and the many aspects of it.

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::focuses in the Ensign at the front of the room::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::turns to look at Fox and leans over to whisper::  Fox: What did you get busted for?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Grins and winks at the audience:: Boy did that sound boring!  How about this:  Welcome to the Operations Seminar where you will learn to wheel and deal, allocate power and ships resources while keeping the senior staff’s towels oh-so fluffy and white.  ::giggles and continues on::

Lys_Talan says:
:: chuckles at the truth of the statement ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
My name is Mia Clooney....um...Ensign Mia Clooney and I'm the Operations Officer for the USS Sharikahr.  My department does just about everything.

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Whispers back::  I was running a floating crap game at the hotel.  Shoulda spotted that Security guy, I mean his mustache was all but falling off.

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::listens to the peppy young officer and makes a mental note of the name::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
I'm in charge of the stewards, re-supply, communications, transportation, personnel assignment, quarters allocation and a dozen other things including organizing beach parties and stocking the bar.

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::giggles::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Basically if it doesn't requiring fixing, killing, flying or scanning....my department takes care of it.

CSO_Syrna says:
::hears the list and now understands that D'von IS perfect for his job::

Lt_Chaser says:
:: nods in agreement with the Ensign ::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::nods her head in agreement with that statement::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
But you know what?  This is going to get really tedious if I'm doing all of the talking so how about this...I throw out some scenarios and we discuss how to deal with them?

Lys_Talan says:
:: remembers the years he served in Operations warmly ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
But first....are there any questions so far?

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::is starting to remember why she never want to serve in Ops::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::pulls out a PADD to take notes, since she sometimes handles operations::

Lys_Talan says:
:: shakes his head in answer to the Ensign's question ::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::Waves for D’von to come sit with them::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks around the audience for a moment and then grins:: Ok, then.  First scenario....::thinks for a moment:: How about this: Half your relay conduits are blown and you have to reroute power.  What are the first systems that can be shut down?

CSO_Syrna says:
::turns to see D'von, is not sure how to feel::

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::watches the woman next to her::

Lt_Chaser says:
:: raises hand ::

OPS_Dvon says:
::enters the room and sees Commander Tarrez waving her little heart out, so he walks up to join them::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::points to the Lt.:: Chaser: Lt?

Lt_Chaser says:
Holodecks, and entertainment.

Ens_Tim_Schols says:
::raises hand::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::nods and writes that down::

Lt_Chaser says:
:: purrs to herself, trying to calm herself down can't believe she answered the question ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: Excellent...::points to the Ens:: Tim: Ens?

Ens_Tim_Schols says:
Are we in combat or not?

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::motions for D'von to start taking notes for them::

OPS_Dvon says:
::choices an open seat neat to the  CSO::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::bites her lower lip for a second as she thinks and then nods:: All: Sure...we'll say we're in combat...although this would probably be standard protocol in any situation.

OPS_Dvon says:
::pulls out a recording device and starts taping the conversation, talking notes what is she thinking::

Ens_Tim_Schols says:
::notes that... could be useful for training::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: Anyone else?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Raises hand::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Jappic: Cmdr?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
All non-essential quarters systems.. uhm replicators, sonic showers..  holodecks were already mentioned.

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Nods to himself, Jappic's got the idea::

Lys_Talan says:
:: raises his hand ::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::thinks to herself:: Self: Oh no, not the showers! ::makes a funny face::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
They could be rerouted through the transporter systems.. if you are really desperate.  It all really depends what the situation is.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Lys-Talen: Yes?

Lys_Talan says:
Clooney:  Depending on the situation, power may also be diverted from the science labs and other energy demanding departments that are not vital at the moment.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: Yes....exactly.  And there are other systems too that are not as obvious.  Lighting for instance.  Many areas of the ship are lit 24/7.  Emergency lighting will do just as well for many areas and use only half the power.

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::frowns as she remembered how she hated Hawkes doing that to her dept.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: But there are things to watch out for.  If you re route too much power through one set of relays you take the chance of blowing those also.  Never, ever let your readings redline too much.

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods::

Ens_Tim_Schols says:
We assume we are at Red Alert, seen we are in combat. lighting is already reduced, isn't it?

Lt_Chaser says:
:: nods at Schols and the ship would automatically go gray ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Ens: That's true...but if we were in yellow alert or a non-combat situation then that wouldn't be the same.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: About the redlining.  We all know that the red line is more a 'warning' than an actuality but get too far above it and POW! ::claps her hands together loudly::  Relay conduit kibble all over the corridors! ::giggles::  And then try explaining THAT one to the CEO!

Lt_Chaser says:
:: raises hand::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::points to her:: Chaser: Yes Lt.

Lt_Chaser says:
Could you not r-re- r-oute to the OPS console on the Battle Br-ridge?

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::thinks she is starting to understand some of the more finer points of OPS... but still wants no part of it::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::smiles:: Chaser: I'm sorry, I don't understand.  You want to transfer to the OPS station on the Battle Bridge... when?  During a red alert?

Lys_Talan says:
:: thinks of some of the chaos that has been caused in the past and can't help but smile ::

Lt_Chaser says:
Aye, if  your console is blown, take the expr-ress TL to the BB and run OPS from there-re, would take like 10 seconds no?

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Whispers::  Tarrez: I'd just shove one of those science types out of the way and use theirs.  ::Grins::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::nods:: Yes...that is exactly what you would do, if your ship doesn't have a secondary OPS station on the bridge.  Now, how about something that is near and dear to every OPS officer?  Supplies... ::grins::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::jokingly glares at Fox and whispers:: You would wouldn't you.

Lys_Talan says:
:: suddenly feels slightly uncomfortable as he is wearing a SCI uniform - but he doesn't know why ::

Lt_Chaser says:
:: smiles to herself ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Now about supplies.  We all know that the supplies we receive from 'official' channels is what we need and is adequate…but face it.  After 10 straight months of patrol things really start to look the same.  That's where you have to start networking.

CSO_Syrna says:
::hears him , looks over at him and almost looks annoyed at the Lieutenant on the other side of Tarrez::

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Becomes very interested in the lecture::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Look around you, where ever you are.  Every planet, every colony, in fact every moving vehicle out there has an OPS department or the equivalent of one.  Ever hear of the phrase…”One man's junk is another man's treasure”?

OPS_Dvon says:
::hears what the guy setting next to the commander is saying, he doesn’t know who he is but he already likes him::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Why on Earth they had a whole tradition of barter and trade called Garage Sales and Swap Meets.  That's what you have to do as OPS.  The cardinal rule is: Don't throw anything away!  There are lots of little corners where stuff can be stored neatly and discreetly.  Use them.

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises an eyebrow as she catches a stray thought from D'von::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
You never know where that spare heat converter might come in handy.  Sure for your ship it's old equipment and out of date, but to a trader or cargo ship…it might be state-of-the-art.

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::sees her CSO's look and nearly laughs.  leans over and whispers::  CSO/OPS: What's the matter.  Don't you recognize the ex-CO of the Del?

Lys_Talan says:
:: laughs at the image of the Ensign running an inventory of her little stashes ::

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::wonders if that's what happened to her belongings::

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks questioningly at the Lieutenant, quietly:: XO: No Ma'am I do not.

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::someone stashed them away for a swap meet::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::bites her lower lip again and looks out at the audience…seeing some of the pips glinting in the light and wonders how far she should go with this line::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: Does anyone have any questions so far about this?  Any comments or insights?

OPS_Dvon says:
:::raises his hand::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::chuckles again at the 'directness' of her CSO::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
D'Von: Yes Lt?

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Waits with interest for the question::

OPS_Dvon says:
Clooney: What kind of things are you trading at these "swap meets" to get the older equipment, we aren’t talking about new Starfleet equipment are we?

OPS_Dvon says:
::starts thinking about all the goodies he could acquire around the ship and stock up to trade::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::glances sideways quickly at the Captain and Commanders sitting in the audience and fervently hopes that she won't be held accountable for what she is about to say:: D'Von: Well.……

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Wonders why an Ensign is giving this talk.::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::looks up at Ensign Clooney hanging on every word::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
D'Von: Let me ask you this....does your science department need two spectrographs when they rarely use one?  Especially when your ship is in dire need of a vital piece of equipment for defense or weaponry? ::sees the Admiral come in and gulps a bit::

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::senses the young Ensign's nervousness and smiles::

CSO_Syrna says:
::Looks at Clooney, looks at D'von, thinks: If you dare....::

OPS_Dvon says:
::smiles:: Clooney: I can think of a ton of stuff the science department doesn’t need ::glances over at Syrna:: that trick is getting the equipment with out them becoming lets say greedy with their goods

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Grins at the Ensign's discomfort.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Gets up and walks to the replicator.::

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Feels pity for the young OPS guy.::

OPS_Dvon says:
::looks back and sees what Clooney is staring at, the Admiral that just walked in, and smiles::

Lys_Talan says:
:: thinks about contesting that statement, but rather wants to see where the conversation goes ::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::shakes her head and thinks 'why me'::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Computer:  Water, two degrees.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Watches as the water materializes and then picks it up.::

CSO_Syrna says:
::leans over and whispers to D'von:: OPS: I had better not catch you appropriating MY equipment.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
D'Von: I'm sure if you asked your CSO about it and explained the situation they would part with many items that are more useful to you than to them.  ::looks hopeful at that statement that it might fly::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Gives the glass of water to Ensign Clooney cause she looks like she could use it.::

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::makes a mental note to look up the records for Ensign Clooney and Lt. D’von::

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Chuckles::  Self: Yeah...right.

Lys_Talan says:
:: smiles at the quick thinking ensign ::

CSO_Syrna says:
::crosses her arms at Clooney's statement::

OPS_Dvon says:
::looks over at his CSO sitting next to him:: Clooney: I would probably have to steal it

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::smiles gratefully at the Cmdr and whispers:: Thank you.  ::quickly gulps half the glass down and takes a deep breath.  Smiles brightly:: All: Anyone else?

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
Thinks:  Well, he's young, still time to rebuild his career after today.

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises an eyebrow looking at the OPS officer sidelong::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ens. Clooney:  I have something.

OPS_Dvon says:
Syrna: I am kidding of course

Lys_Talan says:
:: raises his hand ::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::giggles at D’von’s answer:: Self: I like him.

OPS_Dvon says:
::thinks to him self, well mostly anyway::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::watches the Admiral leave with a visible sigh of relief and then quickly gathers herself up again:: Jappic: Yes Cmdr?

CSO_Syrna says:
D'von: Of course.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
I am the Chief of Operations on Avalon Station.  And in the past I have found it extremely difficult to run the entire station.  One because of its immense size, and two because at the time I was Chief Engineer at the same time.  As a result of this, I devised my department into four sub-sections.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
And what these sub-sections do for me, is that the officers handle all the normal every day rerouting, scheduling, etc. and then forward anything important to me, or anything that requires my authorization.

Ens_Aron_Hoyt says:
:: enters quietly and takes a seat in the back ::

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::watches the officer next to her taking more notes:: Adams: Lots of information for you to take in isn't it?

Lys_Talan says:
:: seeing the time, he realizes he needs to get changed quickly, quietly stands and leaves ::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::nods:: I did the same thing when I was in charge of OPS at Baniff Station.  That's actually a good policy for any size operation.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
These sub-sections are:  Power Allocation, Resource Coordination/Scheduling, Personnel/Equipment Assignment, and Communication.  It has also helped me get closer to the officers working under me.

LtCmdr_Adams says:
Sheridan: Yes it is Captain, but if it helps my crew on the Gryphon , it's worth it.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: There is so much to do that one person really can't handle it all.  Operations is the life blood of the ship or station and has to stay on top of every aspect.  It’s one of the largest departments for personnel.

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
Adams: Oh you're from the Gryphon. I served with her Captain back when we were mere ensigns on the Quirinus. She's a fine ship I hear.

OPS_Dvon says:
::thinks to him self, yeah we are busy enough especially with that new CTO we have pawning things off on us::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::smiles:: Sheridan: Yes she is a great ship with a super crew, with one or two exceptions. ::thinks about that tyrant of a CMO::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Sometimes it's good to have an extra set of hands to reroute power, because during battle situations or even when you encounter spatial phenomena, well events can occur in a hurry.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles as she remembers how fast her fingers had to fly over the console during a few situations:: All: That is an excellent point.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
All: It would be impossible to cover every aspect of OPS in even a day, much less an hour.  Many people don't even realize there is a laundry on board...or that there are dining rooms with actual chefs.  Plus we seem to be the catch-all for any sort of duty that doesn't fall definitely into one department or another.

OPS_Dvon says:
Outloud: Amen to that

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ens. Clooney:  What about the officer that cleans the waste dispensers?

OPS_Dvon says:
::realizes he just said that out loud, he looks around to see who heard him, then he turns back a little red::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::half-glares at the OPS but realizes he is right::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles at the outspoken OPS in the audience:: All: Stewards and janitorial...plus housekeeping all fall under our department...

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ens. Clooney:  I send my most mischievous officers down there.

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::notices the time and remembers she has an appointment with Admiral Mitchell and gets up to leave::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ens. Clooney:  But their work ethics are admirable.

Capt_S_Sheridan says:
::nods to Adams and slips out the door::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles again:: The worst jobs are often reserved for punishment duty and can be used by any department.  The others I make certain that they are rotated frequently and nice bonuses given out.

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::laughs at the statement::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks at her chronometer:: Well we have a few minutes left.  Any questions?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Whispers to Ensign Clooney.::  Did somebody slip sleeping pills in their drinks?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles again and looks sideways at Jappic and grins::

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Winks at Tarrez::  Clooney:  (loudly)  What about the Black Market?

CSO_Syrna says:
::shakes her head "no" then hears the person who Tarrez said was former CO of the Delphyne.... and just stares at him::

LtCmdr_Adams says:
::puts her PADD away and  takes the opportunity to exit quietly::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::has her mind on an up coming meeting with Adm Mitchell but caught Fox statement::  Self: ::thinks to self:: What is this make the XO's day

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::her grin melts off her face and she turns to look at the Lt:: Fox: Ummm…yeah…the black market.  ::looks around and sees that the big brass had left and only a few Cmdrs are still here::  Well...it's out there....

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::shrugs with a ‘what the heck’ attitude and turns and faces them:: Okay...we all know the black market is out there and that every OPS uses it.

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
Clooney:  Really?  Every one?  ::Turns to look at the room::  ALL: I never have, any of you?

Ens_Aron_Hoyt says:
:: Ens. Clooney reminds him of an ops officer he worked with on his training cruise... what was her name... Madge, yes, that was it, Madge ::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
I am the most honest Cardassian around.  ::coughs::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
I'm not going to say much because I really do like being an Ensign ::grins:: but I will say this... not every system has the same value system so 'be careful'!

CSO_Syrna says:
::doesn't surprise her if D'von used it, hears the Lieutenant, wants to roll her eyes::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
What may be on the higher ticket item in one system can have totally glutted the market just a few parsecs away.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
We have the advantage because our ships can carry us across greater distances in quicker time than the smaller traders.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
That means that we have the ability to ...um...::coughs:: 'conduct business' in more regions...so always know the value of an item.  That way you never get burnt.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::decides to shut up before she gets busted down to a crewman:: Well...I want to thank everyone for attending this seminar.  I'll be giving another one tomorrow.  ::grins and waves:: Thank you.

CSO_Syrna says:
::stands up::

Ens_Aron_Hoyt says:
:: stands and applauds politely before leaving ::

Lt-Fox_Lynam says:
::Stands up and smiles at Clooney, then reattaches his pip and leaves::

Cmdr_Tarrez says:
::excuses herself and leaves... rushing to make her meeting with the Adm::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Stands up and offers his hand to Ensign Clooney.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::watches the Lt add another pip and smacks her forehead:: Self: I'm dead....totally dead.

CSO_Syrna says:
::exits quietly::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::shakes the Cmdr's hand and musters up a weak grin:: Jappic: Thank you for attending, Cmdr.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Clooney:  I must admit that this session was much more beneficial for me than i expected.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Clooney:  Just call me Yanis.  It was a pleasure to hear the views of other OPS officers in Starfleet.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Yanis: ::blushing:: Thank you, sir....Yanis.  I'm glad I could help.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Laughs.::  Clooney:  You're starting on that Avalon lingo I see.  ::Smiles.::  Just Yanis will do fine.  Ranks are for duty.  And we're both pretty much done.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::half-mutters to herself:: You bet I'm done...done for is more like it.  ::grins and then giggles:: Oh well...at least my own Captain wasn't here for this one.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
I will most certainly try to pass by again tomorrow.  With family and everything it's always difficult, but it's always great to converse with others with same interests.  ::Laughs.::  Sometimes I think my Cardassian appearance is more frightening than I really am.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks up at him and then giggles again:: No offense, but  I've got four older brothers that would make you look short...and I serve on board a ship full of Vulcans...I don't think you're so bad.

OPS_Dvon says:
::turns off his recoding device, and stands and walks over to Clooney:: Clooney: I was delighted that I could have been here today, you are quit the talker

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Nods.::  Well, I am nearing my fourth year of serving in Starfleet.  I think some of the 'goodness' rubbed onto me.  My past isn't something I’m too fond of, but it is a part of me and I can't change it.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks at Jappic and D'Von: Thank you both...but I'm sorry I have to run right now.

OPS_Dvon says:
::as he is waiting for Clooney to say something back to him, he looks over at Jappic with a glare, he Bajoran hatred kicks in::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Nods.::  Of course.  I have to attend to my little girl anyways.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::waves and exits the room::

OPS_Dvon says:
::with out taking his eyes off of the Commander:: Clooney: The pleasure was mine ::turns back to the CSO:: Syrna: Would you care to walk with me

CSO_Syrna says:
::pops her head in from outside hearing her name:: OPS: I have been waiting for you.

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