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Currents | Dec. 12 - 16, 2011 Shipbuilder Steering the Way On Nov. 29, shipbuilder Earl Baldwin (X42) was recognized by Pipe Department leadership for his continuous support and dedication to safety at Newport News Shipbuilding. During the ceremony, Baldwin was presented with a NNS logo jacket in honor of his achievements over his 52-year tenure with the company. “Thank you for your service and contributions,” said Leonard Harper, trade director. “You have always been aware of your surroundings and have taught others to be aware of theirs and the importance of safety when working in the yard. We want you to have this jacket as a token of our appreciation.” Shipbuilder Recognized by VCC Pictured L to R: Mike Petters, president and CEO, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Nancy P. Hill (E49) and Sandra Richardson (N300). Photo by John Whalen Planning Production Course Graduates Recognized Career and Professional Development hosted a graduation ceremony for Production Planning Course graduates on Dec. 1 in Bldg. 520-6. The Production Planning Course, taught through East Carolina University, includes 72 hours of classroom study in four modules: Master Planning and Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Production Activity Control, and Inventory Management. Since the course was first offered in 1998, 762 shipbuilders from more than 60 departments have graduated. Leonard Harper, trade director, presents Earl Baldwin (X42) with a jacket. Photo by Ricky Thompson Shipbuilder Nancy P. Hill (E49) received the 2011 Virginia Chancellor Award for Workforce Development in Employer Services. There was one winner per category for the 23 community colleges that comprise the Virginia Community College (VCC) System. The Chancellor of the VCC presented Hill with the award at an event on Dec. 8 recognizing outstanding contributions to support the success of Virginia’s workforce and community. Hill has taught as a Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) adjunct instructor of Business for the Newport News Shipbuilding Hourly Leadership Development Program since 2006. In May of this year, Hill was also recognized as TNCC’s winner of the award for the southeast region of the state at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center. Brian Fields, vice president, Supply Chain Management, presented the certificates to the graduates. “Our company’s success is closely related to how well we plan our work and execute to that plan,” said Fields. “Use the skills you learned in this course to create good plans and trust what they tell you!” For more info on the course, contact Marilyn Jones (O44) at 8-6528. Front row L to R: Ayesha Shabazz (O55), Marilyn Jones (O44), Rose Godwin (X10), Evelyn Chadwick (O68), Crystal Ewing (X71/ X11). Second row L to R: Brian Fields, vice president Supply Chain Management, J. P. Paler (M53), Kendra Claiborne (X74), Gloria Lassiter (X67), Katharine Ordway (E24), Cheryl Ogle (E24), “Sunny” Harvat (E57), Michelle Johnson (X18), Samantha Goodman (X31). Back row L to R: Trevor Skinner (E21), Stanley Gresham Sr. (X74), Thomas Lockwood (X74), Aaren Johnson (X74), Lee Jenkins (X75), Durrell Blanks (E26), J. A. Roberts (E58). Not pictured: Casi Wyatt (O53). Photo by Chris Oxley 2 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058
Currents | Dec. 12 - 16, 2011 Accidents Reported Dec. 2 - 8 Total Accidents Total Delayed Reports 16 28 Shipbuilders are encouraged to report accidents as promptly as possible. Visit the Yardnet O27 website for info. View “Safety First” music video. EIA Nominations Due Dec. 19 Nominations for the Excellence in Action (EIA) program are being accepted through Dec. 19 by Divisional Red Team representatives. For more info, or to obtain a copy of the nomination form, please visit the EIA Yardnet website or contact Amanda Trussell (O09) at 8-5841 or Yasmine Robinson (O09) at 0-2428. Distribution of New Parking Decals Ending Distribution of new Aqua, Blue, Silver and Group Rider parking decals is ending. By now, all waterfront employees should have received new decals. Beginning Jan. 9, old parking decals will no longer be valid and recognized by Security. Any vehicle parked in a Newport News Shipbuilding decal lot without a new decal, will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Employees with reserved spaces or who work in off-site locations do not require decals. Shipbuilders who have not received a new parking decal should contact Ruth Nusz (O67) at 8-8282 or Ann Willis (O67) at 8-3094. Employee Discount Program The new Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Nationwide Employee Discount site is now available! Shipbuilders are now eligible for nearly 500 discounts! Visit the HII Employee Discount Page at www.huntingtoningalls.com/discounts/index.html for a complete list of local discounts or go to www.beneplace.com/hii and use Company ID “HII” for the newly added nationwide discounts. Facilities Shutdown Reminder Shipbuilders are reminded to ensure that all unnecessary electrical equipment, coffee pots, space heaters, fans, appliances, computers and lighting are turned off and unplugged prior to departing for shutdown on Dec. 22. All doors and windows should also be closed. Building heat should NOT be turned completely off to prevent water pipes from freezing. Window air conditioning units with heating capability should only be adjusted to their minimum setting. Other window A/C units should be turned completely off. Shipbuilders that must work during the shutdown should turn off everything before leaving work each day. If a building requires additional heat, contact the Service Desk at 8-9888. For more info, contact Ken Allmon (O46) at 8-8793. Reminders: Summer Internships Available Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Talent Acquisition is now accepting applications for the summer internship pipeline program. Internships are available for both NNS and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Corporate. For more info, visit the Career’s website and search for Requisition ID 11022609. W-2 Name/Address Verification Shipbuilders should review the accuracy of the name and address on their pay stubs. W-2 forms will be mailed to the address that appears on the check stub. First and last names printed on the stub should appear exactly as it does on the employee’s social security card. Address changes may be submitted in the following ways: Form NN 9-1 in person at the employment office (Bldg. 500), online on the HR Yardnet website, fax to 688-1837 or mail to HRIS Dept. O13 (Bldg. 500-2). To submit a name change, contact the employment office at 380-4878 for instructions and required documentation. Changes submitted by Jan. 3, will be reflected on the W-2. Employees who claimed exempt for tax year 2011 and wish to claim exempt for 2012 must submit a new W-4 card no later than Feb. 14. Due to high volume of W-4 changes beginning Jan. 1, changes will be processed within 30 days of submission. 3 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058
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