Insights and Updates

We are commited to keeping you informed and your engagement is important to us.  Regular updates from the campaign will be posted on this page, providing you with timely information and insights.

We're officially in!

Thank you to everyone who has nominated us and continue to support us. With your help, our team’s candidacy for Commander and Vice Commander, STARFLEET, has been officially approved by the IG.

Ryan Case, CS Candidate

Candidate's Log: Week One

We’ve survived week one of the 2025 CS Election unscathed!

Richard Sams, VCS Candidate

Happy Birthday, Ryan!

It’s a special day – no, it’s not the anniversary of any Star Trek show or movie.

It’s Ryan’s birthday!

Captain Picard Day

Even in the middle of the CS election nomination period, it’s important to remember why any of us want to be a member of STARFLEET in the first place. It’s because of our shared love and passion for Star Trek. 

With that – Happy Captain Picard Day, everyone!

Candidate's Log: Week Four

And so we’re at the end of the nomination phase, and what have we learnt?

Richard Sams, VCS Candidate

Campaign Phase /
Vote of Confidence Process

As the IG recently shared, this election is moving into a “Vote of Confidence” phase. With no other tickets submitted, we’ll be the only names on the ballot in August. Members will be asked to vote either For or Against the Case/Sams team stepping into office on January 1, 2026.

Ryan Case, CS Candidate

Candidate's Log: Week Six

Firstly – I want assure everyone that Ryan & I didn’t fall into a temporal loop last week! We just lost track of the fact that the week 5 log was overdue!

Richard Sams, VCS Candidate

Candidate's Log: Week Ten

I was delighted to be able to join Ryan as we spoke with RC R17 Laurie McFarland at the Meet The Candidates session at IC. It was the first time we’d actually articulated our plans and hopes for the next three years, and it felt both weird and really good to say it all out loud!!

Richard Sams, VCS Candidate

Region 4 - Meet the Candidates Forum

Recently, Ryan and Richard participated in a Meet the Candidates forum with Region 4 who have kindly allowed us to share the recording for others. 

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Region 1 - Meet the Candidates Forum

Recently, Ryan and Richard participated in a Meet the Candidates forum with Region 1 CO/XO’s and Regional staff who have kindly allowed us to share the recording for others. 

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Candidate's Log: T -1 Day

By this time tomorrow you should have received the email containing the information and links you need to vote in the CS election.

Richard Sams, VCS Candidate

Candidate's Log: Day 2 of Voting

Voting for the CS/VCS election officially began yesterday, September 1st, and I sincerely hope no one is encountering any issues with casting their ballot. If you’ve got any questions, you need but ask and we’ll make sure to get them addressed.

Ryan Case, CS Candidate

Voting Quorum Met - Vote!

Per the Inspector General’s update, there have been 881 votes made (total not yes, no/abstain), which meets the 20% quorum for the election to be valid.

Thank you for those already voted.  If you have yet to vote, Vote Now!