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Scholars Among UsHeather Gray (D01), a member of theFinance Division and a former MitchellInstitute Scholar, provided this summaryof the Mitchell Institute scholarship programand its availability to graduatinghigh school seniors.The Mitchell Institute is a non-profitorganization founded by U.S.Senator George J. Mitchell in the1990’s to increase the likelihood thatyoung people from Maine will aspire toand achieve a college education. TheMitchell Institute awards scholarships toone graduating senior from every publichigh school in Maine who will be attendinga 2- or 4-year post-secondary degreeprogram. Scholarships of up to $6,000($1,500 for each year of college) arebased on academic promise, communityservice and financial need, with no onecriterion more important than another.BIW currently has four employeeswho are Mitchell Scholar alumni. BrianAlexander (D40), a Mitchell Scholar in1999, attended the University of Maineand joined BIW in 2006. Both GeorgesMaalouf and Dustin Ross (both D40)were named Mitchell Scholars in 2004and graduated from the University ofMaine in 2008 before joining BIW fulltime. Prior to graduating and joiningBIW, Dustin was also a BIW 2007 summerintern. In 2009, I joined this groupof Mitchell Scholar alumni at BIW, havingreceived my scholarship in 2004 andlike the others, graduated from theUniversity of Maine.In addition to these four, BIW hasanother significant association with theMitchell Institute. One of the manyMitchell scholarships awarded everyyear is named for past BIW presidentBuzz Fitzgerald, the Buzz FitzgeraldPioneer Mitchell Scholarship. First awardedin 2003, this scholarship was establishedto honor Buzz for his service toBIW, the community and the MitchellInstitute as well as his commitment toeducation. This yearly honor recognizesa graduating senior who is a child orgrandchild of a BIW employee and whoembodies the characteristics of leadershipand compassion for which BuzzFitzgerald was known.BIW’s Mitchell Scholars, l to r: Dustin Ross, Georges Maalouf, Heather Gray and Brian Alexander.Jon Fitzgerald (D01), VP, GeneralCounsel, commented,“The scholarship inmy father’s name is particularly meaningfulas he was the first in his family tograduate from college.” Buzz’s father,George Fitzgerald, moved to Bath in1938 from Aroostook County to beginwork as a shipfitter’s helper at BIW, eventuallyretiring in 1973 as the Night Superintendent.Jon added,“My father firmlybelieved that had his own father notcome to work at BIW, he may never havehad the opportunity to attend college.”The three most recent recipients ofthe Buzz Fitzgerald Pioneer MitchellScholarship are:• 2012—Meg Totten, daughter of BradTotten (D40), is a graduate of Mt.Ararat High School in Topsham and isattending the University of NewEngland.• 2011—Randi London, daughter ofCathy London (D81), also graduatedfrom Mt. Ararat and is enrolled atBowdoin College.• 2010—Mallory Plummer, daughter ofSusan Plummer (D01), graduatedfrom Morse High School in Bath andis studying animal science at theUniversity of Vermont.Randi London said, "I had no idea theopportunities that would be available tome when I decided to apply for theMitchell scholarship. It is so much morethan a scholarship. It is a gateway to anetwork of people who are willing to helpyou with your education, internships, andeven employment in the future. It may bethe single most helpful thing I've encounteredsince coming to college.”In addition to a scholarship, theMitchell Institute offers its scholarsmentoring opportunities, career coaching,social and professional networkingexperiences, leadership developmentexperiences, community service projectsand more, all designed to enhance thestudent’s college experience and helpthem succeed, both during college andafter graduation.For those of you who have eligiblechildren or grandchildren in high school,I highly recommend you encouragethem to consider applying for a MitchellInstitute scholarship. To be eligible, theapplicant must:• Be a legal resident of Maine graduatingfrom a Maine public high school.• Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year degree programat an accredited college beginningin the fall following their highschool graduation.For more information aboutthe Mitchell Institute, visitmitchellinstitute.org or suggest yourstudent talk to their high schoolguidance office.6 / DECEMBER 2012

Wood Carvers and VeteransThe Maine Wood Carvers Associationis devoted to the art and craft ofwood carving. They host the annualDowneast Wood Carving and WildlifeArt Show in Augusta and this year’sshow on August 18-19 was co-chairedby Andy W. Rice (D40), CombatSystems Engineering.A segment of the group, includingAndy and Herb Blake (D40), DDG 51Upgrade, support the Eagle CaneProject, a program started in 2004 inOklahoma which provides Eagleheadcanes to post 9/11 Purple Heartveterans.The Maine group chooses to honorall veterans and have made over 200canes to date, all of which have beenpresented in person to the veteran witha certificate thanking them for theirservice. Andy said,“It’s very importantto us that we always make a personalpresentation and thank the veteran. Ifthe carver or a member of our associationis not able to travel for this purpose,we may ask a member of the militaryto act on our behalf, but it is alwaysgiven in person.”Andy and Herb decided to includean Eaglecane presentation ceremony atthe August event and started callingthe remaining names on the list of veteransrecommended by the VeteransAdministration and others. With theevent just four weeks away, theystopped when 26 veterans acceptedtheir invitation to be at the AugustaCivic Center to accept a cane.They then turned to their fellowcarvers to create the canes, each personalizedwith the veteran’s name,branch of service, the American flag,their decorations or medals if theywished, and any other personal informationwhich was supplied. What transpiredwas the wood carver’s version ofa quilting bee, resulting in 26 canes,carved with great respect for theseveterans.Andy noted that BIW donated advertisingsupport and printing serviceswhich helped generate interest aheadof the event and ensured the largeturnout for the ceremony, includingsome BIW people.A representative of each branch ofthe armed servicesescorted their group ofveterans to the podium.LCDR Attapol Sookma,USNR, (also D40, DDG1000 Test & Activation),accompanied the Navyveterans. Rian Lewis(D87), Electrical Designand an Air Forceveteran, sang theNational Anthem.First Lady Ann LePagegreeted each veteran.Asked why theEaglecane project issuch a good fit for theirgroup, Andy replied,“Aswoodcarvers, we have acreed which, amongother things, focuses oncharacter and remindsus to be generous anddo things for others.We believe that it isworthwhile to take a small amount ofordinary material and turn it into somethingthat may be priceless to someoneelse.” He shared several stories from theday:• One veteran experienced a death inthe family that morning but his wifeinsisted he attend the event. He saidhe was glad he came and appreciatedall that was done for him and that hewas very proud to have served hiscountry.• A Korean veteran with mobility issueswas offered the option of being onstage ahead of the ceremony butinsisted on marching with the otherveterans. He rested on a couch untilthe group was called, then marchedin full stride, climbing the stairs withno problem.• During a phone call to remind eachveteran of the date and time, aVietnam Purple Heart veteran statedthat he had been so moved by thethought of receiving the cane frompeople who didn’t know him that hehadn't had a drink for the last twoweeks although he had been a seri-Above: L to r: Andy Rice, Marcia Berkall (Eaglecane Coordinator), FirstLady Ann LePage, and Herb Blake. Below: LCDR Sookma presenting oneof the canes.ous drinker for decades. During afollow-up call, Andy asked the manhow he was doing and he stated hewas not drinking. He said that herealized that he was not a victim, butrather was viewed as a hero, so hedecided to change his view on life.Andy concluded,“It’s memories likethese that make the carvers continue towant to spend the time and effort tocreate these canes to honor a veteran.These men and women have sacrificedmuch for us and deserve our gratitude.You do it expecting nothing in return,but it’s a great reward knowing you'vemade a difference.”Some of the Eaglehead canes carved bymembers of Maine Wood Carvers Association.DECEMBER 2012 / 7

Twelve Months of Good DeedsBIW and its employees support manycharitable organizations and eventsthroughout the year. And while the scopeof activities far exceeds what is mentionedhere, these are a few that reflect the generosityof resources and spirit that is partof our Bath Built is Best Built® culture.January through December, Fridaygate collections are common. BIWreviews requests and gives priority tocollections that benefit a BIW employeeor family member who is ill or injured,out of work, or has suffered a fire orother misfortune. After that come thenon profit organizations that serve ouremployees and certain school-relatedgroups, like area Project Graduations.BIW people are extremely generous andshow it week after week.In February we pay attention tohearts. Over 30 AED’s are installedwithin 4 minutes from any work area.People have used these in the past yearto help fellow employees with symptomsof a heart attack. The key is toknow where the closest AED is, actquickly and follow the instructions.Keep looking out for each other.March, June, September andDecember mark American Red CrossBlood Drives at BIW. In 2012, 1,150 pintsof blood were collected. Roughly thesame number of people received thosedonations and as a result, operationswere performed, accidents were survivedand lives were saved.Earth Day posters drawn by children ofour employees in April remind us tobe kind to the earth. This year’s themewas “Planting the Seeds of Conservation”based on the Lorax, by Dr. Seuss,who wrote:“I speak for the trees becausethe trees have no tongues.”The May National Alliance for MentalIllness (NAMI) walk in Portland raisedover $190,000. Over 11,000 walkers andbikers turned out, including a numberof BIW employees and family members.The BIW Trek Across Maine team raisedDrew Anderson, right accepting a gift from Dave Berryman and his co-workers to benefit his in-law’sLong Island neighborhood which was struggling in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.$50,000 in June for the Maine LungAssociation. The BIW group, comprised ofemployees, friends and family, has foundthe Trek to be a great way to practicewellness before (the training), during (the3-day ride), and afterwards (the desire todo it again).Last July the BMDA/UAW Local 3999Community Service Committee raised$1,000 and the Maine State UAW CAPCouncil matched it. The money went tothe Good Shepherd Food Bank BackpackProgram to provide backpacks filled withnutritious snacks for at-risk children whenthey are away from school-sponsoredfood programs.BIW is a major sponsor of the MaineAdaptive Sports and Recreation (formerlyMaine Handicapped Skiing) Veterans NoBoundaries program which providesadaptive sports opportunities to disabledveterans and active duty personnel. Thewinter program in February and the summerprogram in August each serve between25–30 veterans and their families.School begins in September. For thepast six years, BIW has sponsored the LabVenture Program of the Gulf of MaineResearch Institute in Portland which allowsover 300 fifth and sixth grade studentsfrom Sagadahoc county to attend annuallyat no cost to them or their school.Students spend a full day studying lobstersand learning teamwork as well as theprinciples of the scientific method.After Hurricane Sandy hit the northeastin October, BIW made a donation torelief efforts in lieu of holiday turkeys.Individuals such as Drew Anderson(D84) found various ways to pitch in.Within days, Drew filled his truck withsupplies and drove to Long Island wherehis in-laws and their neighbors lackedbasic necessities like food, water andshelter. The next week, his MSC co-workerscollected over $1,000 to help fund hisnext trip. Drew still drives down regularlyto help with rebuilding. Also inOctober, many BIW employees honoredformer employee Angela Black by supportingTeam Angela in the DempseyChallenge, helping to raise $40,000 inher memory.In four years, Bob Murray and friendsexpanded their Feed the HungryChallenge beyond North Stores toinclude the whole shipyard. InNovember they raised $12,400 (withthe purchasing power of $155,000) and85 cu. feet of food which was given tofood banks in Bath, Brunswick,Wiscasset, Portland and Lewiston.The annual December USMC ReservesToys for Tots campaign managed by LS6successfully raised both cash and a greatnumber of toys for Maine children. TheMarines say,“What is raised here, stayshere.” Also in December, Jobs forMaine’s Graduates held its installationof members (students) at Morse HighSchool. BIW is a principal sponsor of thisprogram which helps ensure kids earntheir high school diplomas. On average,35-40 students are involved annuallyand Morse graduation rates are trendingup since its inception in 2007.DECEMBER 2012 / 9

From the FleetKate on the LakeThe Katahdin, known in Maine as“Kate,” and “the Lady of MooseheadLake,” is a 115-foot, 210-ton cruise shipwhich operates on Moosehead Lakefrom June to October under the ownershipof the Moosehead Marine Museumin Greenville. This fall it was broughtinto drydock for hull repair whichincluded recladding and repainting.Katahdin is the oldest known operatingvessel built by Bath Iron Works.Per the BIW-published List of Ships,itwas built at BIW and then taken apart,loaded onto railroad cars and shippedto Greenville in 1914. A BIW crew putthe ship back together and launched itinto Moosehead Lake. Its initial owner,Coburn Steamship Company, used it tomove freight, mail, people and animalsto various locations on the lake at atime when travel and freight primarilymoved by water.Scott Paper Companyoperated Katahdin asa timber raft tow boatand it is believed tohave taken part in thelast log drive on thelake in 1976.The MooseheadMarine Museum wasformed to take ownershipin the late1970s and Katahdinwas returned to thelake as an excursioncraft in 1985 afterextensive restoration.BIW resheathed the hull in 1994 andthe current work underway inGreenville sets it on course to continueserving as a major draw for regionalThe nearly 100-year old, BIW-built Katahdin being readied for repairs inGreenville, Maine. Photo courtesy of Suzanne AuClair.tourism. Many of those tourists arefrom within Maine, as its popularity as aMoosehead region icon continues at 98years and still strong.Welcome The following employees recently joined BIW. Please welcome them.October 2012NameDept.Barter Jr, Robert Harold * 2700Bartlett, Alston Keith * 2700Barton, Ryan David * 1700Bean, Kyle Michael * 2700Beedle, Duane Carl * 0900Berube, David John * 1900Bilodeau, Leo Joseph * 4300Black, Eddie Joseph * 3000Blake, Andrew Tyler * 1500Bowie, Neal Linwood * 8700Bowles, Peter Jeffrey * 2700Bowman, Tiffany Rae * 2700Campbell, Davil Arthur * 1900Campbell, John Edward * 2700Canwell, Adam Randal * 2700Chaisson, David William * 8100Clark, William James * 1700Cloutier, James Francis * 2900Cook, Lisa Arlene * 2700Cornish, Pauline Irene * 2700Cushman, Bruce David * 2700Cyr, Gregory James 5100Day, Joseph Michael * 4300Deschaines, Scott Clayton * 1900Dostie Jr, Kenneth Theodore * 0900Dulac, Paul Wilfred * 1500Dustin, Matthew Jaymes * 4300Elwell II, Alan Richard * 1700Esculano, Anthony Michael * 4300Farrell, Bryan Patrick * 1700Fikus, John Andrew * 2700NameDept.Fisher, Christopher * 8700Garneau, Suzanne Marie * 5100Gaudreau, Roger Omer * 8100Gilliam, Bethanie Marie * 2700Girardin, Fern Harold * 2700Griffin, Douglas Lee * 2700Hamlin, Steven Leeland * 2700Harper, Daniel Bryan * 0900Harris, Brandon Allen * 2700Hart, Jason Charles * 1700Hodgdon, Dale Michael * 1900Hodgdon, Jason * 2700Hogate, Robert David * 4300Inman, Luke Jonathan * 1700Irvin, Gregory Lee * 8700Jacobs, Stacey Marie * 4300Jones, Eric Carlson 2601Jordan, Melissa Elaine 4505Kakos Jr, Nicholas Spilios * 8100Kanaris, Michael Joseph * 1700Kiernan, Jennifer Lee * 2700Kruswick, Kristopher Michael 0606Kuchinski, Kane Andrew * 2700Labrecque, Jacob Christopher * 1700LaPierre, Leslie Ann * 1900Larochelle, Robert Oliver 2400Leino, Brett Bishop * 8100Leveille, Casey Scott * 2700Lewis Jr, Richard Mark * 3000Lloyd, Trevor Joseph 2400Logan, Chad Albert * 4300MacArthur, Christopher Michael *3000Maesto, Vincent Anthony * 8700Marcia, Travis Earle * 2700NameDept.Maxcy, Alwilda Marguerite * 2700McCandless, Kevin Wiliam * 4300McCausland, James David * 4300McKay, Michael Ernest * 2700McMullen, Michael Devin * 1500Meagher, Gordon Bilbo * 1900Melanson, Jesse James * 1500Merrill, Matthew * 2700Meserve, Ronald Lane * 1700Mims, John Stephen * 0900Montminy, Chad Michael * 1500Moore Sr, Barry Steven * 0900Moreau, Daniel Theodore * 0900Morrell, Stephen Lester * 2700Nickerson Jr, Alan Clifford 1000O'Brien, Timothy Robert 0600O'Hearn, Michael Timothy * 1900Oliver, Dylan Christopher * 2700Parlin, Gerald Allan * 2900Perry, Jason Thomas * 1700Phenes, Earl James * 1500Plessis, Robert Paul * 0900Porter, Kurt Albert * 2700Poseno, Thomas Edward * 4300Poulin, Donald Bertrand * 1700Raymond, Michael Gerard * 0900Rhoten, Roger Alan * 1700Ripley, Justin Allen * 1700Roberts, William James * 1500Roy, Celeste Joan * 8100Roy, Michael Ronald * 2700Rumo, Louis Anthony * 2700Ryder, Ryan Anthony * 2700Sampson, Penny Darlene * 1900NameDept.Saunders, Craig Alan * 2700Sewell Jr, Michael Lawrence * 2700Sites Jr, Richard Alan * 2700Smith, Michael Bowen * 4300Smith, Scott Robert * 1900Somes, Jeremy William 0800Spencer, Steven Robert * 3000Swazey, Lyle James * 4300Szafir, Joseph Peter * 1700Tenney, Marc Lawrence * 2700Thayer Jr, Patrick Alan * 4300Tibbetts, Robert Arthur 2601Towe, Tracie Michelle * 2700Trebilcock, Sandra Joyce * 2700Trott, Diane Lea * 2700Turner, Matthew Miles * 4300Twitchell, Wayne Douglas * 4300Underwood, Joshua James * 1700Veilleux, Dustin Jeffrey 4505Ventimiglia, Travis Andrew * 4300Wallace, Cheryl Ann * 1000Weeks, Christopher Jefferey * 5205Wenners, Patrick Francis * 4300Wentzheimer, Michael Vincent *3000Williams, Kenneth Ray * 2700Wing, Roy Thomas * 1900Yanok, John Michael * 8100* Returning employeesNote: See pg. 15 for November 2012recently hired employees.10 / DECEMBER 2012

Service Anniversaries October 2012Dept.NameDept.NameDept.NameDept.Name40 Years87 Coombs, Mark Andrew35 Years08 Kendrick, Mark Glendon20 Gibbs, Peter James20 Lewis, Pamela Jeanne20 Morgan, John Alden20 Terrell, Timothy Merle24 Forestell, Jacqueline Y32 Clancy Jr, James Edward80 Doyle, John Francis81 Perry Jr, Paul Harriman81 Russell, David Albert82 Cunningham, Joan Anita86 Card Jr, Lewis William87 Cunningham, Robert Thomas87 Pelletier, Bernard Neal91 Upham, Albion Leslie91 Vachon, Dorothy Esther30 Years07 Breton, Gaetan10 Lemay, Michael Lionel15 Smith, Timothy Mark17 Delehanty, Larry Daniel17 James, Bertrand Robert19 Johnson, Larry Richard20 Ferris, Carl D20 Parent, Bruce Robert45 Baise, Hazel Lorraine45 Morris, Jill Victoria50 Michaud, Jeffrey Alan81 Riendeau, James Daniel86 Martin, Mary Catherine87 Seibert, Don Edward25 Years09 Crommett, John Leamon10 Archer, Dwight Erving11 Goulet, Kerry Lee15 Bishop, Scott Edward15 Blanchette, Steven15 Hanning, Michael Raymond15 Jeffrey, Marc Alfred15 Kantolak, Johann15 Roberts, Wayne Albert15 Young, Alan Duane15 Zayac, Walter Joachim17 Chabot, Donald Gerard17 Costello, Jerry Joseph17 Cox, Patrick Michael17 Deschenes, Richard Paul17 Fisher, Mark Andrew17 Gauthier, Raymond Eugene17 Grover, Richard Todd17 Hill, Justine Elaine17 Johnson, William John17 Lee, Richard George17 McCaslin, John Melvin19 Burke, Frank Vincent19 Wiley, Preston Leander20 Duval, Kevin Lee25 Gagnon, Steve Leo25 Thompson, Lionel John27 Chadbourne, Delmont Ronald27 King, Carol Maxine27 Nicknair, Douglas Cedric30 Campbell, Gordon Joseph32 Bouchard, Troy Daniel32 Levesque, David Richard43 Kirkpatrick, Michael Eugene43 Littlefield, Clifton Lyle43 Thibodeau Jr, Wilfred43 Webster, Eric Maynard44 Mollica, Rosemarie Rita50 Dodge, Andrew Blake50 Murphy, Peter Stuart50 Pelletier, Donald Thomas66 Boyden, Timothy D66 Brouillet Jr, Fred John69 Martin, Michael Allen69 Merrill, Michael Luis69 Newbury, Charles William82 Norton, Terri Lee86 Chubbuck, James Alan87 Levesque, Matthew Paul87 Molt, Roy Cameron90 Isaacson, John Edward91 Loudermilk Jr, Danny N15 Years10 Ruff, Kevin Joseph19 Bergeron, Raymond19 Johnson, Michael David40 Banger, Jeffrey Lawrence40 Ebert, Peter Timothy5 Years07 Bailey, Matthew Joseph07 Smith, Jason Arlo10 Libby, Zachary Isaac17 Gibson, Leslie Earl19 Croyle, Joseph Bruce19 Dolan, Justin Joseph20 Albis, John Francis20 Bailey, Patrick Daniel20 Croteau Jr, Jerry Paul20 Horsford, Leonard Louis25 Moriarty, Joseph Carl32 Waters, Jeremy Robert43 Chaisson, Chad William50 Bailey, Brian Elwin50 Creamer, Bradley Lance50 Crowe, Matthew Charles62 Wyman, Josiah Wayne69 McNeill, Larry Stuart82 Arnall, Elizabeth Christina82 Carter, Ashley M82 Galvan, Lynn Ellen86 Dawson, Paul Robert86 Dearborn, Jonathan Alan86 Dulac, Norman Joseph86 Hauser, Michael Dale86 Human, Scott Anthony86 Jarosz Jr, James Thomas86 Patterson, Molly86 Stevenson, Jeffrey Matthew86 Williams, Norman Edwin87 Adams, Jeffrey Michael87 Ferrara, Michael RobertNote: See pg. 15 for November 2012Service AnniversariesLeadership Development Program GraduatesIn September, the most recentLeadership Development ProgramClass graduated with a ceremony heldat the Maine Maritime Museum.Supported by spouses, partners anddivision vice presidents, each graduateexpressed their appreciation for theeducational experience, the insight toall areas of the company and theopportunity to create strong workingrelationships with their fellow classmembers.Shown l to r with Jeff Geiger, far left, are DerekHewson, Chris Comora, Stetson Everett, CynthiaLobikis, Mike Winn, Justin Clark, Rob VanGilder,Dave Peterson and Mike Pontau.DECEMBER 2012 / 11

Supervisor DevelopmentProgram GraduationIn September, the six individualsshown here graduated from theSupervisor Development Program aftercompleting a curriculum of acceleratedclassroom work and on the job trainingat BIW. Graduates received a certificatein Business Administration andManagement from Central MaineCommunity College, BIW’s partner inthe program.Dave Clark (D10), VP Operations,extended his congratulations to theparticipants for making the most of theprogram. “You're in a critical position[as a front line supervisor]. I am proudof how you performed in the programand expect you to have a great futurehere.”PerformanceIncentivePerformance PeriodOctober 1, 2012–March 31, 2013PERIOD 6 GOALS:Status as of November 28, 2012% Complete1009080706050PlannedActualOn TrackBehind Plan40Did Not Complete3020100Goal 1EarnedHoursSupervisor Development Program graduates are shown l to r with Dave Clark, far left, James Barbour,Ben Goulette, Alex Nering, Nathan Lothridge, Joel Soucie and Mark Goodman.Glen H. Bailey (R)August 24, 2012 *33 YearsTinsmithJohn R. Cahill (R)November 8, 201240 YearsPlannerEben G. Emerson (R)August 27, 2012 *16 YearsEngineerCharles B. Hird Jr. (R)November 3, 201225 YearsLeadpersonIn Remembrance October/November 2012Harold M. Jones (R)August 11, 2012 *26 YearsElectricianRay A. MacDonald (R)November 11, 201244 YearsHeavy Equipment OperatorJames McGuiggan (R)October 4, 2012-12-0446 YearsMachinist SupervisorElford A. Stover Jr. (R)October 5, 201230 YearsIndustrial Sales MgrEverett W. Waterman (R)November 5, 201237 YearsLeadpersonKent B. Winchenbach (R)October 22, 201222 YearsPipefitterLegend:A= Active,R= Retired,Years = Years of serviceMemorial information is reported one month in arrears; notifications after that period will be included inthe month received.12 / DECEMBER 20121 Achieve either 1,982,000 manufacturingearned hours byMarch 31, 2013 or the followingearned hours by area by March31, 2013AreaHours• Fabrication 318,000• Preoutfit 621,000• Preoutfit IV/Ultra Hall 446,000• Ship Completion 377,0002 Receive 500 suggestions toreduce shipyard injuries withinthe existing EmployeeSuggestion Program3 Fabrication: Achieve 99% fabricatedmaterial availability twoweeks prior to install start for allhulls by January 27, 2013 andsustain through March 31, 20134 DDG 1001: Complete 10 of 12Ultra Unit 1400 erections byMarch 31, 20135 DDG 115: Complete 8 DDG 115units through Blast and Paint byMarch 31, 20136 Lead Yard Services: Complete thedetailed zone design on 31design zones of the FY13Upgrade on or before March 17,2013

Twenty MinutesBlW recently donated a load of scrapsteel plate remnants to the CassinYoung (DD 793), a Fletcher-class WWIIdestroyer which is now a museum shipin Boston Harbor normally tied up inclose proximity to USS Constitution. Theship is an example of those built,repaired, and modernized in theCharlestown Navy Yard which built 14Fletcher-class destroyers during roughlythe same period that BIW built 31 shipsof the same class.Maintained and staffed by NationalPark Service (NPS) staff and volunteers,Cassin Young went into drydock in 2010where it was determined that its relativelythin hull had been damaged byyears of sitting alongside the dock inCharlestown.Funds were available for hull restorationbut did not extend to cover material,so the group searched for alternativesources. Luckily, one of their volunteersis Bill Lowell, a BIW retiree who servedDonated steel remnants were loaded at Hardings for transportationto Boston to support restoration of the CassinYoung, a WWII-era museum ship in Charlestown. Shown arecrane operator, Jim Borkowski, and on the ground, l to r: PeterBarrett, Paul Rossignol, the truck driver, and Greg Garnett, farright.here for over 30 years, twothirdsof that time as ChiefOperating Engineer. Billexplained that CassinYoung had a number ofMaine connections, includingDave Fenderson, oneof his Maine MaritimeAcademy classmates, andhis former Naval Reserveboss, Captain JackNeedham, both of whomonce served as ChiefEngineer onboard DD 793.Bill contacted BIW where,over time, a sufficientamount of scrap carbonsteel was assembled tosupport the job.In mid-September, anNPS truck arrived at Hardings to pick upthe steel. Paul Rossignol (D24), a BIWbuyer, was on hand to liaison with NPSand a small group of BIW people loadedthe material onto the truck,including Peter Barrett (D81),Paul Bergeron (D32), JimBorkowski (D80), WayneCromwell (D29), Everett Esancy(D80), and Greg Garnett andMark Kendrick (both D10). Thenext day, the steel was unloadedat the Charlestown Navy Yard.DDG 793 was built byBethlehem Steel in San Pedro,California and began service inJune 1944 as part of a radar picketship line in the South Pacific. Inthe Battle of Okinawa in 1945, sixkamikaze planes simultaneouslytargeted the ship. Five were shotdown but the sixth struck CassinYoung, exploding a bomb onboardthe plane. Despite loss of life andwounded, the ship was returnedto service within a month.In July, it was again struck by akamikaze on the starboard side,resulting in an explosion amidships,the loss of 22 crew members,45 wounded and total loss ofpower and control. Yet withintwenty minutes and despite thenumber of casualties, the crew containedthe damage, restored powerto one engine and got underway.DD 793 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Photo courtesy of BostonNational Historical Park, National Park Service.The attack may have been the finalkamikaze strike on a US Navy ship inWWII.The ship bears the name of CaptainCassin Young who commanded USSVestal (AR-4) during the attack on PearlHarbor in 1941. While firing an anti-aircraftgun, Captain Young was blownoverboard by the nearby explosion ofthe forward magazine of USS Arizona.Although wounded, he swam back tohis ship and got it underway andbeyond collateral damage from theArizona. He was awarded the Medal ofHonor for his actions. A year later, hewas killed in the Battle of Guadalcanal.Paul Rossignol reflected that it tookthe crew at Hardings only twenty minutesto load the steel for transportationto Boston. Over sixty-five years ago, inthe waning days of WWII in the SouthPacific, Cassin Young survived a directkamikaze attack and sustained potentiallycrippling damage, yet its officersand crew regained control of their shipin the same time that it took to load theBIW steel onto a truck.Paul said,“It makes you think aboutthe men that served on these ships,what they were capable of and whatthey endured. I’m glad that BIW wasable to help with what is truly a significantpiece of our history. I encouragepeople to visit the ship in Boston Harbornext year when it is reopened to thepublic.”DECEMBER 2012 / 13

Apprenticeship Class of 2012Graduation ceremonies for theManufacturing and DesignApprenticeship Class of 2012 were heldon November 15, 2012, recognizing thesuccess of 10 manufacturing apprenticesand 17 design apprentices.All have completed the rigorous8,000 hour training program registeredwith the Maine ApprenticeshipProgram, which is recognized by theU.S. Department of Labor, Bureau ofApprenticeship Training. The academiccurriculum is accredited by MaineMaritime Academy (MMA) and resultsin an Associates degree. Since 1994,187 apprentices have earned theirdegree through this program.A large number of family, friends andrepresentatives from Local S6; BMDA;BIW management; SupShip, Bath; MaineMaritime Academy (MMA) and the Stateof Maine attended to congratulate theapprentices on their achievements.Jamie Carter (D46), ApprenticeshipProgram coordinator, noted the firsteverrecognition of two manufacturingvaledictorians in the Class of 2012. Allcourse grades are carried out to twodecimal places and in a surprising finish,Gregg Norton (D20) and AndyWilcox (09) completed the manufacturingprogram tied for first place. Jamiesaid,“We would have had to carry theaverages out to four decimal places(0.0001) to have declared only onemanufacturing valedictorian. Clearly,Gregg and Andy shared this honor.”Russell Baillargeon earned the tophonor in the design program. Jamiesaid,“All of the apprentices haveworked hard and are to be congratulatedon a job well done.”The Class of 2014 will be the next tograduate. Apprenticeship programscontinue to provide BIW with skilledtrades men and women who contributeto maintaining our legacy of Bath Builtis Best Built®. The hiring process for thenext class of apprentices is underwaywith the Class of 2017 scheduled tobegin work in March 2013.BIW Apprenticeship Class of 2012Manufacturing ApprenticesDesign ApprenticesRyan Beaulieu,Matthew CleaverAlex HatherleyGregg Norton*Anthony SchanzJames SloanDavid StewartTodd TwadelleBert WellsAndy Wilcox*Maintenance MechanicOutside MachinistOutside MachinistMaintenance MechanicMaintenance ElectricianMaintenance ElectricianMaintenance MechanicMarine CarpenterMarine CarpenterOutside MachinistRussell Baillargeon *Ryan BissonJoshua BlackwoodNeal BowieNathaniel DwelleyMike FerraraSean FidlerJason HallDavid HarrisSean HolshouserStructural DesignHull Outfit DesignPiping DesignHull Outfit DesignElectrical DesignStructural DesignElectrical DesignPiping DesignStructural DesignPiping DesignJames Jarosz Jr.Andy KrigbaumTerry Melanson Jr.Casey NorrisJustin PerronMaggie Mae ShaakSteven Williams* ValedictorianElectrical DesignStructural DesignHVAC DesignElectrical DesignHVAC DesignPiping DesignPiping DesignFront Row, l to r: Ryan Beaulieu, Sean Fidler, Mike Ferrara, Maggie Mae Shaak, Alex Hatherley and David Stewart. Second Row: Bob Hayward, Matthew Cleaver,Andy Wilcox, Neal Bowie, Bert Wells, Todd Twadelle, Greg Norton, Steven Williams, David Clark and Jeff Geiger. Back Row: Andy Krigbaum, Casey Norris, SeanHolshouser, Russell Baillargeon, James Jarosz Jr., Nathaniel Dwelley, James Sloan and Ryan Bisson. Missing From Photo: Jason Hall, Joshua Blackwood, DavidHarris, Terry Melanson Jr., Justin Perron and Anthony Schanz.14 / DECEMBER 2012

Dept.NameService Anniversaries November 201240 Years80 Harrington, James Gerald91 White, Stephen Clark35 Years20 Parrott, Stephen Michael20 Robert, Maurice Raymond29 Lavoie, Paul Jeoffre45 Washington, Elizabeth Ann81 Leclerc, Matthew Maurice81 Thiboutot Jr, Roland Joseph30 Years19 Condon, Lyman Wesley20 Boyd, Donald Henry20 Frost, Gregory Alan20 Nickerson Jr, Emery Eugene86 Mease, Gregory Raymond87 Molt, Lori Snow87 Sullivan, Michael Francis25 Years07 Gott, Aric Matthew07 Weingart, Thomas Glenn09 Clowes, Bernie Clifford09 Estes, Harry Edward09 Grenier, Rock Robert09 Wallace, Dana Albert10 Adams, Sherman Gene10 Melanson, David AllenDept. Name15 Bracken, Michael Edward15 Bryant, Kent Paul15 Fish, Dennis James15 Goss, Timothy Vernal15 Lailer, Dennis Michael15 Leclair, John Christophe15 Norton, Ross Anthony15 Perreault, Kevin Frances15 Sanborn, Jay Arthur15 Wright, Stephen Eugene17 Dolloff, Thomas Douglas17 LaCroix, Steven Mark19 Huston, Myron Andrew19 Jones, Scott Vincent20 McCann, Michael Craig20 Murray, Walton Edward24 Fortin, Nancy Gail27 Beaudoin, Andre Paul27 Burch, Douglas Lee27 Dinsmore, Dennis Wayne27 Doucette, Gary Guy27 Harkins, Joseph Alexander27 Heuer, Robert James27 Waterman, Runette Rae32 Garside III, William Henry32 Lajoie, Richard Lionel32 Richard, Mark David40 Rawson, David MatthewsRecent Contract AwardDDG 51 Class and FFG 7 ClassPlanning Yard ServicesOption Year 1On December 4, 2012, BIW received a$70.5 million contract modification forDept. Name43 Anderson Jr, George William43 Green, Douglas James50 Hlister, Michael Andrew50 Theriault, Daniel A69 Buswell, Richard M69 Tanguay, Roger Alfred84 Harper, James Phillip86 Orr, Jennifer Lee87 Kenney, Peter Evan87 Sampson, Raymond Gerard91 Dionne, Andre Robert15 Years01 Crabtree, Richard Christian10 Lailer, Robert Earl19 Callan, Timothy Neil19 Hinds, Catherine Loveday19 Linkel, Eric John19 Martin, Timothy Thanh19 Moores, Stephen Paul19 Roy, Roger Ernest19 Stees, William Harry19 Trask Jr, Albert Henry20 Bell, Jeffrey John20 Grenier, Gerard Roland20 Mortensen, Dana Michael20 Ngo, Thu Thi32 Jones, Darren Maxwell40 Severy, Kenneth Robertplanning yard services for the DDG 51Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and theFFG 7 Oliver Hazard Perry class frigateprograms through 2013. This workincludes post-delivery maintenance andDept. Name43 Peaslee, Heath Edward50 Daniels, Mark Roger5 Years19 Collins, Michelle Dawn19 Cunniff, John Hugh19 Weeks, Mark Hamilton20 MacWhinnie, Jeffrey David30 Hamlin, Donald Peter30 Jones, Tyler Ronald30 Osmond, Nathan Joseph30 Osmond, Nicholas Michael40 Truong, Tuan Thanh50 LeBourdais, Denis Robert66 Davis, Naomi Jinx66 Pitcher, Shawn R86 Decker, Kevin Charles86 Desmond, David Michael86 Goode, Alexander George86 Pike, Ernest Elmer86 Pottle, Karen Irene87 Abed, Husam Dib87 Bell Jr, Richard Noel87 Fogg, Aric John87 Giancola, Jessica Michelle87 Healey, Eleanor Marie87 Irvin, Gregory Lee87 Quirion, Matthew Nicholasmodernization activities for all DDG 51-class and FFG 7 class ships, includingdesign, material kitting, logistics, planningand execution. BIW is currentlysupporting 84 ships in the fleet.Welcome November 2012NameDept.NameDept.NameDept.NameDept.Bahl, Matthew Anthony 5100Beck, Daniel Wight * 2000Benner, Jolene Madelyn * 2700Biron, David Normand * 5000Bisson, Debra Lynne * 2700Buckingham, Adam Timothy * 5000Burnell, Joshua Robert * 4300Carleton, Mark Steven * 5000Castonguay, Marc Roger * 2700Castonguay, Rena M * 2700Charest, Philippe Leo * 5000Clark, Samuel * 4300Cook, Robin Dale * 1900Daigneault, David Maurice * 2000Daley, Jeannine Theresa * 2700Degrandpre, Jean Guy * 2700DiCenzo, Mitchell Edward * 4300Dilley, Brian Gene * 5000Draper, Gina Marie 4505Dugas, Jeffrey Mark * 1900Gregory Scott * 1700Elwell, Dustin Stephen * 5000Farrington, Jeffrey Dale * 0900Frye, Brent Eugene * 4300Gagne, Paul Alan * 4300Giles, Trevor James * 4300Grotton, Matthew Russell * 4300Haley, Terry Lee * 4300Hiles, Brenda Lucille * 1700Holt, Jeremy Everett * 4300Hood, Keith Ernest * 4300Jellerson, Jonathan Paul * 2000Johnson, Michael Joseph * 4300Johnson, Timothy Sean * 4300Kane Jr, Cecil Walter * 0900Keach, Richard Maxwell * 1700Martin, Shon Michael * 1000Michaud, Adam Edward * 1000Montminy, Michael Edgar * 2000Nadeau Jr, Bruce Murray * 5000Nickels, Travis Cade * 4300Orcutt, Todd William * 2700Ouellette, Danny * 5000Ouellette, Travis Carl * 2700Pelletier, Linda Theresa * 2700Perry, Keith Richard * 8100Perry, Tyler James * 4300Phillis, Stephen Paul * 1700Pinard Jr, Leo Rosiro * 5000Russell, Corey William * 9105Skelton, Leonard Oscar * 2700St Peter, Jeremy David * 4300Stewart, Stephen Benjamin * 2700Therrien, Joshua David * 5000Towle, Daniel Russell * 2700Turgeon, Richard Albert * 1900Vosmus Jr, Thomas Henry * 5000Washburn III, Robert Wentworth *3200Watts, Michael James * 4300Weeks, Dennis Steven * 5000Wilcox Jr, Robert Dean * 2700Wilcox, Andrew Wayne * 0900Wilson, William Nicholas * 5000* Returning employeesDECEMBER 2012 / 15

700 Washington StreetBath, ME 045305 Star ComplianceDecember 12,2012AreaElectricalShop ComplexABC Plat (upper)Building 18,19,and MERGLow BayAssembly BuildingFall ProtectionPanel Line5 SkidsAlum ShopCarpenter ShopHousekeepingBlast 1Blast 2Blast 3Hyde SouthHazardous Waste BuildingMachine GuardingACE/CW/BissonsEBMFHardingsFacilities BuildingFire, Health, SafetyA&B Plats (lower)Metals RecyclingMaintenance Garage (Old)Maintenance Garage (New)Dry Dockn/an/an/a n/a n/aLegendCompliant (Star awarded 2011)H 601 (DDG 1000)H 506 (DDG 112)MSC Warehouse/Service ShopsCompliant (Star awarded 2012)LLTF Pump HouseLLTFAll OST’sPreoutfit IILost StarUltra HallSouth Central ReceivingPreparing for Assessment