JUNE 20, 2014 CHARLES W. MORGAN DOCKSIDE IN VINEYARD HAVEN SPOUTER GOES TO WASHINGTON D.C. Our own Spouter made her Capitol Hill debut last week at Capitol Hill Oceans Week. Spouter was joined by Steve White along with National Marine Sanctuaries Director Dan Basta at CHOW. CHOW has provided marine professionals, government officials, and ocean enthusiasts with unique venues to network with colleagues, advance policy goals, and mingle with ocean champions all in the heart of Washington, D.C. CHOW is hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Spouter was the focal point of the Awards Dinner which celebrated the Charles W. Morgan and her 38 th Voyage. Special thanks to Jeff Crewe from the Exhibits department who accompanied Spouter on her trip, and who most importantly, returned her to Mystic Seaport to join the 38 th Voyage.
STAFFING CHANGE Please join me in congratulating Dayne Rugh on his promotion to Member Specialist in Membership. Dayne is moving from the Education Department and will begin work in his new role on June 22. We are excited to have Dayne join the Membership team! -Alexandra Alpert BRILLIANT SEASON IS STARTING BRILLIANT lies ready to start her 61 st season taking young people to sea under the Mystic Seaport flag. Her trusted side kick AFTERGLOW trails astern as she has for some 40 years. We depart Monday for our first 5 day program. -Captain Nicholas Alley TRAVEL & EXPENSE POLICY The Travel & Expense Policy has been updated. A copy is being distributed to all staff. Please note that expenses must be submitted within 30 days of incurring the expense. The policy can also be found on the Staff Intranet>Human Resources>Policies. MUNSON NEH INSTITUTE On June 23 rd, The Frank C. Munson Institute of American Maritime Studies at Mystic Seaport will welcome 17 college and university professors along with three outstanding PhD candidates to participate in its five-week summer program: The American Maritime People : a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute.
The purpose of "The American Maritime People" NEH Institute at Mystic Seaport is "to provide college teachers with the opportunity to enhance course offerings by studying the influence of maritime activities on U.S. history and culture." This, the fifth such NEH Institute, will build on the latest research in studies of the sea, which has recently been the focus of increasing scholarly interest. In a series of seminars, "The American Maritime People" will employ interdisciplinary perspectives on American maritime studies, with an emphasis on the most recent social, cultural and ecological approaches. Our participants will have name badges that read "Munson Institute" below their names. Please extend a welcome to: Dr. Sarah Batterson, Misericordia University; Dr. Evan Bennett, Florida Atlantic University; Dr. Daniel Broyld, Central Connecticut State University; Dr. Thomas Cox, Sam Houston State University; Dr. Matthew Day, Florida State University; Dr. Elissa DeFalco, SUNY Maritime; Dr. Paul Ewell, Virginia Wesleyan College; Ms. Penelope Hardy, The Johns Hopkins University; Ms. Sharon Higby, University of Maryland; Dr. Liz Hutter, Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dr. Adam Keul, UCONN Avery Point; Ms. Jennifer Metz, California State University Maritime; Mr. Derek Nelson, University of New Hampshire; Dr. Nancy Quam-Wickham, California State Univerity Long Beach; Dr. Gibb Schreffler, Pomona College; Dr. Stacy Sinclair, University of Southern California, Dr. Al Tillson, University of Tampa; Dr. Patrick Tonks, University of Michigan; and Dr. Amy Van Natter, SUNY Maritime. Eric Roorda and Glenn Gordinier, Co-directors Munson Institute PICTURES FROM BRUCE LEVINE Photos from the June 12 Sea Trial. -Bruce Levine Click on the link or cut/paste into your browser https://www.flickr.com/photos/19088394@n05/sets/72157644734766187/ NATURALIZATION CEREMONY Last Monday, Mystic Seaport hosted it s 3 rd Naturalization Ceremony. Family members, staff and visitors were on hand to witness as 66 people from 33 countries became new citizens.
BJ s WHOLESALE CLUB All employees are eligible for a discounted membership to BJ s Wholesale Club. Enrollment periods for current members will be held quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Enrolling will add 15 months to your membership regardless of when it expires. New enrollments can be done at any time throughout the year. The discount includes $10 off the $50 annual membership or $20 off the $100 annual membership, a free additional 3 months of membership, and a free second membership card for a household member. Email Kristen.bassilakis@mysticseaport.org or stop by the HR office for an enrollment form. Forms will be due June 30 th for current members. ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE VOYAGE? Like It! Share It! Use one of the following social media outlets to follow the 38 th Voyage: Blog: http://www.mysticseaport.org/stowaway/ Twitter: @MorganStowaway @MysticSeaport Facebook: www.facebook.com/mysticseaport Instagram: morganstowaway COOKIES FOR THE CREW Do you like to bake? Would you like your delicious treats to be enjoyed on the deck of a 19 th Century Whaleship? Well then why not bake up some cookies (or anything else that will travel well and does not need to be refrigerated) for the crew? We can transport them to the ports so the hardworking crew can have some homemade goodies. Please let Jeanne Gade know if you have anything to be sent. Gluten free and vegan items are very much appreciated too!
LIBRARY FELLOWS ANNUAL BOOK SALE SPECIAL STAFF & VOLUNTEERS USED BOOK SALE at the Blunt White Building on Friday, June 27 ~ 4-6 PM * Special pricing - all Dutch Auction items $7.00 (normally $10.00) * Special Value items - normal pricing * Many free items Badges must be presented at time of entry Public Book Sale will be Saturday June 28 THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE JUNE 18, 2014 Saturday, June 21 o All Day: Mystic Seaport Modelers: 20 boats, including a model of the Florence, a large R/C tug and barge and some racing sailboats for a day of model fun. A small tent with literature about the boats and a display of model building tools will also be here for guests to see. They will be using the floating docks in the south basin. o 9AM 12PM: Membership Garden Tour o 6PM: New England Bus Association (Boatshed) o 6PM: Plein Air Painters Cocktail reception (Maritime Art Gallery) o Coastal Gourmet Catered Events, Latitude 41 Sunday, June 22 o Conrad Camp Begins o Coastal Gourmet Catered Events, Latitude 41 Coming Up Next Week, June 23 27 o All Week: Conrad Camp, Summer Day Camp, Community Sailing, Munson Institute o All Week: Coastal Gourmet Catered Events, Latitude 41 o Tuesday thru following Monday: Breeches Buoy Demonstration will take place in its rain location due to WoodenBoat Setup. o Tuesday: Tent setup process begins for the WoodenBoat Show. Work vehicles on the grounds, jackhammers at work. o Friday: WoodenBoat Show Day 1 o Friday, 5PM: Whaleboat Celebration Reception (Membership Patio) o Friday, 8:30PM: Planetarium Evening Program: Fire and Ice: Volcanoes of the Solar System (Planetarium)
WEEKEND DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/WATERCRAFT SUPERVISOR Saturday, June 21 Sunday, June 22 Duty Officer: Sue Heath, radio Duty Officer: Jeanne Gade, radio Security: Gary Doerfler, 5310 Security: Gary Doerfler, 5310 Watch Captain: Tom Brillat, radio Shipyard: Matt Zapp, x5341 Watch Captain: Tom Brillat, radio Shipyard: Matt Zapp, x5341 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Director of Major & Planned Gifts CLASSIFIEDS Antique Hardwood Ladder Back Chair with Cane Seat. Excellent Condition. $100 2 Pair Cross Country Skis -- TRAX no Wax touring with poles and boots.(men's size 11 and Women's Size10). $75 2 Pair Ash Snowshoes with Rawhide webbing and Leather straps. Sturdy, excellent condition. $80 per pair Antique Travel Chest - Dark green embossed metal with wood interior and domed lid. $75 Contact: Jane & Roger Bonner - Interpretation - 860-536-5332 1999 Gary Fisher Big Sur Mountain Bike 18 inch frame many upgrades; two sets of pedals; two seats; - $ 225.00 or best offer Jeanne Gade Ext 5332. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
Photos by Andy Price