APRIL 8, 2016 ALL STAFF MEETING THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016 The next All Staff Meeting will be held at 7:45 AM in the River Room. Coffee will be served beginning at 7:30 AM. BENEFITS ENROLLMENT The Open Enrollment Period for all benefits eligible staff has been extended to April 15. During this time, employees who wish to make any changes to their current medical or dental benefits, sign up for or drop benefits, can do so. Please note that after this open enrollment period changes can only be made to your benefit selections due to a qualifying life event. (Change to marital status; birth; death; change in spouse s benefits.) All benefits eligible staff members should complete the attached form even if you have no changes to your current elections. Any benefits eligible employee that is waiving Mystic Seaport s benefits will need to complete the waiver as well. Please return all forms to Human Resources by Friday April 15. If you have any questions regarding your benefits or what is offered by Mystic Seaport or need to make any changes, please contact Jeanne Gade at ext. 5332. PAYROLL CHANGES Mystic Seaport recently changed payroll vendors. The April 8 paycheck is being issued by Paychex. Employees should thoroughly review their paycheck or pay advice and report any errors to Human Resources as soon as possible. Employees who are enrolled in Direct Deposit should check with their financial institution to ensure all funds have been deposited correctly. Vacation, sick and personal accruals are being review and corrected and should be included on the April 22 paycheck. There will not be any medical, dental or vision deductions for the month of April. Deductions will resume on the May 6 paycheck. Your patience is greatly appreciated while this transition takes place.
CT HUMANITIES GRANT I m pleased to announce that CT Humanities has awarded Mystic Seaport a $10,415 planning grant for the Packard cabin project. This, plus matching funds raised by Advancement, will fund improvements in the visitor and interpreter experience in the 2 nd floor Stillman gallery such as improved signage, refreshed visual aids, and better seating. It will also enable the project team to prototype different approaches to create a long-term exhibit in that space that will 1) help tell the story of the cabin and the ship in greater detail, 2) provide the broader context of the changes in America s deepwater cargo ships from clippers to container ships, and 3) display more of our shipmodel collection. Improvements will begin this May, with prototyping scheduled for this summer. The grant ends in October. Many thanks to the interpreters, MTs, volunteers, and others who have contributed their ideas and shared their enthusiasm over the past few months. And to Maria Petrillo, Fred Calabretta, Claire Calabretta, and Susan Kietzman for their hard work on the successful grant proposal. More progress reports to follow! -Elysa Engelman 2016 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 10-16, 2016 Join me this week to thank your volunteers for all their hard work, dedication, and love for Mystic Seaport! -EveAnne Stouch WILLIAMS MYSTIC BI-ANNUAL LECTURE Staff are invited to attend the lecture hosted by Williams Mystic. Details are as follows: Dynamics of Fire Island (NY) Ecosystems: The Ocean Giveth, and the Ocean Taketh Away Dr. Henry Art, Robert F. Rosenburg Professor of Biology & Environmental Studies, Biology Department, Williams College Date: April 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm Location: Greenmanville Church, Mystic Seaport -Michael Nishizaki, 206 310-7585
PILOTS STAFF FELLOWSHIP The PILOTS Staff Fellowship will be accepting applications for the spring. This program recognizes the important role that all Museum colleagues play in the success of Mystic Seaport. The PILOTS themselves are among the many beneficiaries of the dedication and commitment of Museum colleagues. The PILOTS Staff Fellowships are monetary awards that support a wide range of purposeful activities including: continuing education internships research skills development training certification special projects. Eligibility Criteria Candidates for PILOTS Staff Fellowships must be regular full or regular part time employees of Mystic Seaport with tenure of at least 12 months and no open disciplinary actions. Application Process Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis based on the timeframe of the proposed fellowship and should be made not less than 60 days prior to the activity or program dates. Applications should be made directly to your department supervisor in writing in the form of a letter that articulates the following: Employee name and contact information Description of project or activity that will be pursued Date(s) of the program or activity Use and or purpose for the requested funds Explanation of relevance to colleagues role at Mystic Seaport Expected outcomes Department Directors must approve all applications which will be forwarded to a review panel comprised of one Museum staff member and two active members of the PILOTS Corps. Awards Process Upon receipt, the review panel will vet applications and make decisions about awards. Frequency and amount of wards will be at the sole discretion of the review panel. The PILOTS Steering Committee has expressed a desire to cap cumulative award amounts to $10,000 annually. Reporting Process Successful Fellows will be expected to deliver a report, in writing or in person, to the PILOTS corps; about their experiences and the outcomes of their project or activity. Fellows will also be asked to furnish receipts for the expenses covered by the fellowship award. The deadline for submission to the PILOTs fund is April 30, 2016. Please forward applications to Jeanne Gade. Information can be found on the intranet http://www.mysticseaport.org/staff/
BOOK CLUB Please join the Seaport Book Club for a lively discussion of "H is for Hawk," by Helen MacDonald. (Heart-wrenching and humorous, this book is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer's eccentric falconry. Obsession, madness, memory, myth, and history combine to achieve a distinctive blend of nature writing and memoir from an outstanding literary innovator. ) Goodreads review We will gather in the Keener Room at 5 p.m. on April 14 for an informal discussion and sharing of potluck snacks and beverages. Everyone is welcome to all of our meetings. Our next selections are: "The Movement of Stars", by Amy Brill, for May 12 "Ninety-Percent of Everything," by Rose George for June 16. -Phyllis Sailer CORINTHIANS REGATTA A SUCCESS (DESPITE THE WEATHER!) On Saturday April 2 members of the Corinthians came to Mystic Seaport for a regatta. The Corinthians is a non-commercial membership association of over five hundred amateur yachtsmen and women (beginners and experts) whose primary objectives are to promote sailing, to encourage good fellowship among yachtsmen afloat and ashore, and to introduce non-boat-owning amateur sailors and boatowners needing crew. Despite the cold temperatures, pouring rain and windy conditions, 10 stalwart Corinthians raced in our Dyer Dhows, with many others cheering them on and enjoying good food and company. Miraculously there was only one capsize! All had a great time. A huge thank you to Hallie Payne for coordinating and leading the entire event, and to the following staff for working that day: Wes Pfiffner, Ahna Rieder, Katie Zirkel, and Hannah King.
Saturday April 9, 2016 THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 9am-12pm Williams Mystic Family Day Speaker Series in the Greenmanville Church 12pm-2pm Williams Mystic Family Day Luncheon in the River Room 1pm-4pm Groefsema Bolduc Luncheon in Morgan Suite East 40 people Contact Alyson Clark 3pm-4:30pm Behind the Canvas with Nella Lush in Maritime Gallery 5:30pm-10pm Off Sounding Club Annual Dinner in the River Room 100 people Treworgy Planetarium: Contact: Alyson Clark 11am Spring Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 2pm Spring Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 3pm Spring Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) Sunday April 10, 2016 10am-1pm Wesson/Ollquist Wedding Ceremony& Reception on North Lawn & River room Treworgy Planetarium: 11am Spring Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 2pm Spring Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 3pm Spring Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) Other Items Discussed: Discussed issues regarding a few activities that were not communicated clearly. Staffing Update on Pirate Days- Volunteers-specifically Pirates- still needed In review of current smoking policy DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/SHIPYARD Saturday, April 9 Sunday, April 10 Duty Officer: Quentin Snediker, Radio Duty Officer: S. Spencer, Radio Security: Gary Doerfler, ext.5310 Security: Gary Doerfler, ext. 5310 Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Shipyard: Matt Zapp, ext. 5341 Shipyard: Matt Zapp, ext. 5341
Assistant Manager Community Sailing Custodian Part-time EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES Watercraft Director, Joseph Conrad Sailing Camp Assistant Watercraft Director, Joseph Conrad Sailing Camp Community Sailing Instructor Visitor Services Specialist Interpreter/Demonstration Squad/Chanteymen TaleMakers (Actors) Boat House Attendant Boat House Captain To view job listings and learn how to apply, please visit the Mystic Seaport website. CLASSIFIEDS Free to a good home: 11.5 Wee Lassie strip plank set of molds on box beam strongback. Delivery available. Rob Whalen 401.218.3648 For Sale: Off white platinum band set of Homer Laughlin, Celeste dinnerware service for 14 with extra serving pieces, asking $150 for the whole set. Contact Kira Holmes (203) 583 5073 or email holmesk2012@yahoo.com. For Sale: Williams-Mystic is selling 2 Alden rowing sculls (a 16' single & 18' double) with oars and seats included. Both in very good shape, with only minor repairs of the combing and seats required. Asking $3,000 for both or $1,300 for single, $1,900 for double. Please see our ad on Craigslist for more info and pictures: http://newhaven.craigslist.org/boa/5495126375.html Contact Hannah at 860-572-5302 x 5026 or email: hw1@williams.edu. PHOTO OF THE WEEK Figureheads by Andy Price