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Currents | Nov. 7-11, 2011NNS FUN 5K Run/Walk SuccessMore than 400 shipbuilders, family members and volunteers participated inthe fourth annual Newport News Shipbuilding FUN 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 5. Theevent, promoting health and fitness, started and finished at Victory LandingPark next to VASCIC.Race-day events included opening remarks by Jim Hughes, vice president,Submarines and Fleet Support, face painting, and a GreeNN “shred-it” event.“This year’s race was a huge success,” said Erin Magee (O27), co-race director.“Despite the cold and the wind, our shipbuilders and their families came out inforce. Their enthusiasm was contagious and we all had a great morning.”Photo by Chris OxleyFollowing the race, a 5K Shipbuilder Challenger Cup trophy was awarded to the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)Carrier Construction program for having the most participants in this year’s race.Mike Petters Visits Huntington Middle SchoolPhoto by Ricky ThompsonMike Petters, CEO and president of Huntington IngallsIndustries, is interviewed by sixth-grader Kaitlyn Lynch on Nov. 1.Propeller Club Donates $3,000 to CHKDThe Propeller Club presented a check in the amount of$3,000 to the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters onOct. 14. The check was presented in the name of BuzzyDarrow of Accurate Marine. Darrow was a long-timemember and corporate sponsor of the Propeller Club. Theclub was able to support the charity from net proceedsmade from the club’s annual golf tournament held onAug. 19 at the Nansemond River Golf Club in Suffolk.Mike Petters, CEO and president of Huntington IngallsIndustries, visited Huntington Middle School in NewportNews on Nov. 1 to talk with students about the importanceof education for career readiness. Sixth-grader KaitlynLynch interviewed Petters in the school’s media centerstudio, posing a variety of questions about working in theshipbuilding industry. The interview was taped and willbe played for the student body at a later date. The visitwas coordinated by Career Pathways, a Newport NewsPublic Schools program that exposes students to gradeappropriate career development experiences. For moreinformation, read HII’s Corporate Highlights on Homeport.“Due to the hard work and dedication of our membersand sponsors, the Propeller Club is always thankful thatwe can support local charities that made a difference inpeople’s lives,” said John Schoch, Propeller Club secretary.Pictured L to R: John Schoch, Propeller Club secretary, JerryOwenby, Propeller Club president, John Domanski, president ofAccurate Marine, Karen Gershman, CHKD, and Keith Darrow.NNS Receives “Commendable” DSS RatingNewport News Shipbuilding (NNS) received a commendable rating from the Defense Security Service (DSS)following its annual assessment in October. The assessment evaluated the effectiveness of NNS’ securityprogram’s processes, practices and systems to protect classified information and the level of security awarenessof shipbuilders. Thanks to all who participated in the preparation and conduct of this year’s assessment.2 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058

11/10: The International Compliance Office (ICO) willhost computer training for Data and Services ExportAuthorization (DSEA) requests at 8 a.m. at the Net Center(room 116). Contact Tamara Wine (O19) at 0-3599 for info.11/10: WiSE is hosting a Veterans Day event in the VASCICauditorium from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The guest speakerwill be Capt. Kevin B. Terry, U.S. Navy, CommandingOfficer of Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion andRepair. The event is open to all shipbuilders; registrationdeadline is Nov. 7. For more info or to register, contactMarcia Downing (O25) at 8-2152.11/10: The “Spear and Gear” Toastmasters Club will meetfrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 903 (room 725C).For more info, contact Eldeania Speller (K05) at 0-3764 orRose Brodie (K75) at 4-3382.11/12: The Apprentice School Students’ Association(ASSA) will host a chess tournament at The ApprenticeSchool Gym at 10 a.m. This event is open to allshipbuilders. Entry fee is $25 per person. All proceeds willDatebookCurrents | Nov. 7-11, 2011benefit Achievable Dream. For more info, contactTommy Richardson (X42) at 771-4139. To purchase ticketscontact Judy Hester (O22) at 8-2512.11/15: “At the Helm” Toastmasters will meet at 4:45 p.m.in the NetCenter (Classroom 105). Contact William Henry(E22/NNE) at 0-4581 for more info.11/19: The Apprentice School Students’ Association(ASSA) will host a bus trip to Atlantic City. The bus willdepart from The Apprentice School gym at 7 a.m. andarrive in Atlantic City by 3 p.m. Attendees will be free toexplore the town until 12 a.m. Tickets are $30 per person.For info, contact Jeb Dodson (E06) at 270-668-8319. Topurchase tickets contact Judy Hester (O22) at 8-2512.Notice:HealthWaves outdoor yoga class at VASCIC has beenmoved to Bldg. 901 starting Oct. 31. All HealthWavesFitness classes will end for the year on Nov. 17 and willstart again in January. For any questions or for more info,contact Brady Goggin (O28) at 0-7646.“Seeking Leaders”Job Title Requisition Number Department Number LocationMgr Radiation Safety 1 11021497 E85 NNSMgr Workers Compensation 3 11022638 O24 NNSMgr Engineering 3 11022773 E68 NNSSFA Trade Superintendent 11021925 X10/X18 NNSSFA Trade Superintendent 11021849 X10/X11 NNSForeman 11022359 X82/X32 NNSForeman 11022774 X88/X11 NNSForeman 11022516 X88/X11 NNSForeman 11022776 X71/X33 NNSEmployee Classifieds & DiscountsView and print this week’s Classifieds, at:www.huntingtoningalls.com/nns/employees/classifiedsDo you frequent a business that doesn’t participate in HII’sEmployee Discounts program? Ask them if they will! Simplyrefer them to the Employee Discounts websitewww.huntingtoningalls.com/discounts. The site includesEmployee Discount Guidelines and an Employee DiscountVendor Application.Want To Carpool or Ride the Bus?For a listing of employees offering carpools and/or vanrides, visit the “Ride Share” listing at:www.yardnet/divisions/O29/rideshare.html.Check out the Hampton Roads Transit website for busroutes and schedules available to shipbuilders. For a list ofPeninsula Community Service Routes, go towww.gohrt.com/services/bus/.Give Blood. Save a Life!Visit the Red Cross Bloodmobile at 8 a.m. on Nov. 7 atBldg. 600 or on Nov. 8 at Bldg. 902. Call 0-2803 (Bldg. 600) or0-4029 (Bldg. 902) for an appointment.Social Networking SafeguardsDon’t be an easy target for the malicious activity ofspammers, stalkers, and cyber spies. Safeguard yourpersonal info and Newport News Shipbuilding’s data whenusing social networking sites by following the best practicesfound on the Yardnet Information Security website.What Conservation Means to MeTo conserve our planet for which wewere born on so that future generationscan come after usLaDonna Bailey, O53Currents is published every Monday for employees ofNewport News Shipbuilding.The deadline for submissions is COB Wednesday forpublication the following week.Editor:Lauren Ward (O29)Lauren.Ward@hii-nns.com757-380-4622Visit the O29 Yardnet website to submit a story.Currents Archives4 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058