Trek...To Quality And Beyond
Our Volunteers at the entrance to FHCA's 2007 Trade Show and Conference at the Boca Raton Resort and Club
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On July 22, 23, & 24th, 8 members of our Haven Crew joined by 2 Klingon Warriors from KPV Ancient One and 3 Starfleet volunteers from Dade County's USS Blackstar spent a few days at South Florida's Boca Raton Resort and Club as Guests of the Florida Health Care Association (http://www.fhca.org), the Trade organization for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers throughout the entire state of Florida.
Our Mission was to add a special ambience to the theme of their 2007 Annual Conference: "Trek...To Quality and Beyond". This project was in planning since September 2006 and was an overwhelming success.
Our Base Station was in the main lobby near the Registration Area. Our displays were so intense that Guests coming through the front door paused inquisitively, wondering if they had made a wrong turnand ended up at the local Star Trek Convention. For those who paused too long, our Crew-members on duty interceded, guiding them with reassurance to FHCA's Registration Desk.
Those of us not at our Base Station wandered the Trade show and hotel hallways and shops visiting with Vendors and Guests. Folks kept asking us which Vendor we were with. When we responded telling them we were REAL Trekkers they went wild grabbing cameras, jumping in with us for photos, and snagging us with every question about Fandom that you can imagine. Trek music resounded at every turn and the atmosphere was unique and exciting.
On July 22, 23, & 24th, 8 members of our Haven Crew joined by 2 Klingon Warriors from KPV Ancient One and 3 Starfleet volunteers from Dade County's USS Blackstar spent a few days at South Florida's Boca Raton Resort and Club as Guests of the Florida Health Care Association (http://www.fhca.org), the Trade organization for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers throughout the entire state of Florida.
Our Mission was to add a special ambience to the theme of their 2007 Annual Conference: "Trek...To Quality and Beyond". This project was in planning since September 2006 and was an overwhelming success.
Our Base Station was in the main lobby near the Registration Area. Our displays were so intense that Guests coming through the front door paused inquisitively, wondering if they had made a wrong turnand ended up at the local Star Trek Convention. For those who paused too long, our Crew-members on duty interceded, guiding them with reassurance to FHCA's Registration Desk.
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Anselmo, Suzy, and Mark preparing to meet and greet FHCA Guests (scroll down for more pics)
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On Tuesday, Vendors from Adelpo Corp (a financial software firm whose display included a variety of high-tech audio-visual effects) set up a major photo shoot that exploded into excitement as their smoke machine vented (much to the Fire Marshall's dismay), Trek music blared, and the gathering crowd snapped away memories with their digital cameras.
On Wednesday Frank Dowler attended FHCA's Banquet on our behalf. A video of Convention activities, including our antics, was presented. At the appropriate moment, Frank was called up on stage and presented FHCA Officials with a Certificate of Appreciation for inviting us to participate. They presented Frank with a generous contribution which will go directly to our Student Teams at Millennium Middle School and Poinciana High School.
Scroll down to check out all the pics on this page.
Additional pics are posted in the "Photos" Section of our YAHOO Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USSHaven/
And also on the website of KPV Ancient One here: http://www.kpvancientone.com/fhca.html
Also, Please visit our SPECIAL page "Healthcare Support" at the link at the top of this page for more info on our Healthcare efforts
On Wednesday Frank Dowler attended FHCA's Banquet on our behalf. A video of Convention activities, including our antics, was presented. At the appropriate moment, Frank was called up on stage and presented FHCA Officials with a Certificate of Appreciation for inviting us to participate. They presented Frank with a generous contribution which will go directly to our Student Teams at Millennium Middle School and Poinciana High School.
Scroll down to check out all the pics on this page.
We arrived on Sunday ready for action
THANKS to Andrew, Anselmo, and Nick, of Dade County's Starfleet Chapter,
USS Blackstar, for joining us on Monday
Norm and Adam prepare to greet Guests in the Main Lobby of the Registration Area
Andrew and Anselmo at the Information Booth outside the Main Lobby.
Federation and The Borg can work together when they have a common goal
Wendy on duty at our Base Station
Mark gets his Pagh checked by The Kai (Suzy) as Sam looks on
Adam....An outstanding Starfleet Officer
Andrew, Anselmo, and Tim discussing plans for the day
Lord Kez Kadajan, Klingon Enterpreneur...
Definitely a Premier Member
Borg Drone wonders how to work the sliding glass doors...Hmmmm?
Connecting with The Collective at
the Hotel Comm Station
Check in with Starfleet before you enter the Trade Show
Many Vendors got into the Spirit by wearing Federation
shirts and "Trekking Out" their display areas.
A smiling Borg greeting Federation Officers...Hmmm?
Entering the Regeneration Chamber?
Lord Kez visits Sick Bay
Thanks to Rick for donating a product sample
Even the Borg have sanitation issues
Rich trying to make a deal with a Trade Show Vendor
Lydia points the way to
Food & FUN!
Wendy & Suzy prepared a great Video featuring our Student Teams at Millennium Middle School and Poinciana H.S. which was shown to Guests on Monday evening
With over 250 vendors we had to
be careful we didn't get lost
THANKS to the Crew from ADELPO Software for setting up a FUN Photo SHoot on Tuesday.
Klingons have all the fun!
Sam & Rich on duty at our Base Station
Setting up each day was a Team Effort
Looks like a Klingon has captured a Terran at the Adelpo Station
THANKS to ALL our Volunteers!
You did a terrific job and your
efforts are very much appreciated
