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BIWNEWSJanuary2010USS Independence (LCS 2)Commissioning(see page 8)INSIDEFrom the Helm - 2Performance - 3Ethics Corner - 3Support a Runner - 45 Star Safety - 4Wellness and Benefits - 5Retirees - 5DDG 1000 Bridge Mock-up - 6A Better Approach - 7From the Fleet - 8IAAP - 8Supply Chain Excellence Award - 9Service Anniversaries - 10LDP Class - 10December Gifts - 11Welcome New Hires - 11Rosie the Riveter Luncheon - 12

Energy Efficiency & Renewable PowerTexas has the technical and economicpotential to reduce air pollution frompower plants and meet all of our futuregrowth in energy demand throughenergy efficiency and on-site renewablepower. We have only begun toimplement energy efficiency measuresand to install clean, renewable power.Studies show we can do more. Here’show we can get off coal in twenty years.Texas has built more “Energy Star” residential homes thanany other state in the nation while more and more owners oflarge buildings all over Texas are achieving ‘LEED’ ratings fromthe internationally-recognized green building certification program.Here are a few examples:Waco has a LEED Gold-certifiedGreater Chamber of Commercebuilding.Dallas has its first LEED Goldhigh rise - Park Seventeen and aSilver-rated Police Headquarters.Austin has the Dell Children’sHospital, Texas’s first LEEDPlatinum hospital.At their best, our cities are reducing airpollution by combining urban densityto avoid traffic-heavy sprawl and requiringenergy efficient construction withgreen building codes.Constructing and updatinghomes, commercial buildings,and industrial facilities for energyefficiency is the cheapest, cleanestand quickest way to reduce energyuse, save money on our electricitybills, and clean up the air.Capping energy demand means we don’t need to build expensiveand polluting new power plants. The more energy efficiencywe create, the cleaner the air we breathe can be. We needstrong policy commitments to energy efficiency programs andrenewable power to continue moving beyond coal in Texas.Increasing Renewable Power from less than 10% to more than40% of Texas’ Electricity Mix Rolls Texas Beyond Coal by 2030Several Texas cities -- Austin, Beaumont,Dallas, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, andWaco have updated their building codes toincrease energy efficiency. Corpus Christiis next. Austin, Dallas, San Antonio andHouston all offer green building programsto encourage builders to go beyond thesenew energy efficiency codes.

Performance December 2009SafetyRECORDABLE INJURIESCumulative Through December 20092015105013.1ImprovementTargetEnvironmentalYear to date (YTD) progress toward achievingour environmental performance goals underthe Maine DEP STEP UP and other environmentalprograms is displayed as follows:14ActualEqual to or better than YTD goalAbove YTD goal, improvedfrom prior yearAbove YTD goal, not improvedfrom prior yearBeginning this month, the Ethics Cornerwill be seen each month. As in the past,quarterly columns will address a longerissue and the between months, such as thisissue, will feature shorter remindersof pertinent ethics-related issues.Guardian Edge software has been installedon all BIW computer assets to protect companydata and assets. This software has theability to identify, track and report the followinginformation:• All media storage devices (CD/DVDsand USB Drives) viewed or used byemployees on BIW PC assets• All devices (MP3 player, iPod, iPhone,personal mobile phone, cameras)plugged into BIW PC assetsLOST-TIME INJURIESCumulative Through December 20091086420ImprovementTargetCumulative Through December 2009Solid WasteHazardous WasteEnergy CostsThe Ethics Corner ReminderGuardian Edge Safeguards4.43.7ActualCompany regulations prohibit the nonbusinessuse of these devices in conjunctionwith BIW assets. A link to BIW expectationsrelating to computer use, “ComputerUser Access Agreement” is located on theBIW Intranet/Ethics Department.Take some time to understand yourresponsibilities if you have been issueda company computer and/or laptop.Any questions should be directed to yoursupervisor or Industrial Security (x2280),or call the Ethics Office (x4216) for advice.BIW NEWSBIW NEWS is published monthly by theCommunications Department (D94) ofBath Iron Works and is produced internallyin the BIW Print Shop. Photos byMike Nutter unless otherwise noted.The primary objectives of BIW NEWSare to recognize the service, accomplishments,innovation and contributionsof our employees and to provide informationon matters that are of interest toour workforce.Comments and suggestions arewelcome and should be forwarded toDixie Stedman at Mail Stop 1210 orby e-mail at dixie.stedman@biw.com.Facility/ShiftInformation Call LineToll free information on facility status,work shift delays, and cancellations1-866-630-BATH(1-866-630-2284)Contract AwardDDG 1000 DETAIL DESIGNOn January 6, 2010, the Navy awardedBIW a $6.7M mod for additional systemsengineering and class logistics servicesassociated with the detail design andconstruction of the DDG 1000 ZumwaltClass destroyer. The contract wasoriginally awarded in February 2008and extends our period of performancethrough November 2010.BIW NEWS | January 2010 | 3

Support a Runner, Support a VetFive members of our TrackTeam will represent BIW atthe U.S. Corporate AthleticAssociation’s CorporateMarathon Challenge in NewOrleans on February 28, 2010.Robert Ashby (D43), JeffBanger, Hans Brandes and DaveRoberts (all D40) and LanceGuliani (D84),all veteranmarathoners, have trainedthrough the winter in preparationfor this event. To encourageothers to make healthy choices and tohelp our wounded or disabled veteransimprove their health, in February, theteam has agreed to link participation inthis race with a BIW wellness program,the Health Passport, and to collectpledges for the Veterans No Boundaries(VNB) program of Maine HandicappedSkiing (MHS).You can join this effort and showsupport for our marathoners and ourdeserving veterans. For example, startyour own physical activity program,earn a Health Passport stamp and make5 StarComplianceSince the introduction of the 5 Star Compliance Programin 2008, we have achieved and maintained a high rate ofcompliance across 17 manufacturing areas. The programhas contributed to positive trends in the number of reportableand lost time accidents in the shipyard; however, work continuesas we strive to reduce these incidents even further.In January, it was decided to rebaseline the program andreevaluate all areas. Evaluation teams will be developed toensure consistency in the process and senior management willtake part in weekly inspections.The success of the program to date is due to a high level ofparticipation and interest. Continued success in helping makeus safer relies on everyone’s renewed commitment, support andawareness.The chart to the right reflects the final results in calendaryear 2009. As stated above, all stars or other assessmentindicators will be removed and the January 2010 chart, whichwill be shown next month, will show that all areas are in theprocess of reevaluation.BIW Track Team members Hans Brandes,Lance Guliani and Dave Roberts with an unidentifiedrunner, far left, and Olympic Gold medalistand Beach to Beacon race founder Joan Benoit,far right, at the 2007 Beach to BeaconCorporate Challenge where the BIW Teamplaced first. They will be joined by Jeff Bangerand Robert Ashby at the upcoming New Orleansmarathon. Photo by Action Sports International.a pledge (e.g. cents/miles walked, dollars perpounds lost, etc.) to VNB based on how youprogress in the month. Back one or more ofour runners by obtaining pledges on theirbehalf from you, your friends or familymembers. More details will be forthcoming.DECEMBER 8, 2009LLTF/Hyde SouthABC PlatH 504 (DDG 109)H 505 (DDG 111)Rigging/Carpenter/South Hyde ShopsP0II/Ultra hallEBMFHardingsACE/CWBath WarehousesBlast I, II, IIIAluminum ShopAssembly BuildingPanel Line5-SkidsMachine/Intake-Uptake/Strut shopsFacilitiesAll funds raised through thispledge drive will be donated to MHS- VNB, a program for which BIW hasbeen a major sponsor over the lastthree years. Additionally, a matchingdonation from the company will besought. VNB uses adaptive equipmentto enable wounded or disabledveterans to participate in a wide varietyof summer and winter sportswhere they typically gain self confidenceand improve their physical andmental well being.Members of the BIW Track Team havepursued personal goals of physical fitnessand team goals of competition for manyyears. Take a step to improve your wellnessand at the same time give a deserving veterana chance to do the same. “Support aRunner—Support a Vet.”Look for upcoming information abouthow to support the Track Team’s efforts.You can also contact Cheryl Gilbert (ext.1817) to pledge a Track Team member orAnthony Anderson (ext. 2915) for moreinformation about the Health Passport.See a related article on page 5.ElectricalMachineGuardingFallProtectionFire,Health,SafetyHousekeepingCompliant Engaged in Assessment Preparing for Assessment Lost Star4 | January 2010 | BIW NEWS

Wellness and BenefitsGetting Started with the BIWHealth PassportNow that you and your spouse havereceived your Health Passport, youmay be wondering what the programis about or how to get started.The Health Passport is a customizablewellness program which is designed to meetyou where you are in your wellness journey.Whether you hit the gym everyday but don’thave a financial plan for retirement or makegood food choices but need a little boosttaking time for yourself, the Health Passportcan help you. It’s more than a diet andexercise program; it’s a whole personapproach.The Health Passport is made up of stepsand levels that focus on physical health andfitness, nutrition, resiliency/life balance andfiscal fitness. As you complete steps in eachlevel, you receive stamps in your Passportand get rewarded each time you finish alevel.Getting started is easy. You are probablydoing things right now that can earnstamps.• Did you join a gym or YMCA for theNew Year? Show your receipt (or seeif your gym is a community StampingPartner) to a member of the HealthPassport Team (read on) and receivea stamp.• Having an annual physical soon orhad one in the past 12 months? Get astamp or signature from the doctor’soffice or show your receipt to someoneon the Health Passport Team and youare on your way.Ken Crowe was the first BIW employee to completeLevel 1 of the Health Passport and enterthe quarterly drawing. All enteries for the firstquarterly drawing are due by March 31, 2010These are just two examples of how toget stamps. Learn more by visiting theBuilding Healthy Ways web site. Click theHealth Passport icon on the BIW intranethome page or access it from home atwww.gdbiw.com/bhw.You can earn stamps in any order for anylevel at anytime. However, Level 1 mustbe completed first to be entered into thequarterly and grand prize drawings.If you have questions or need a stamp,contact one of these members of the HealthPassport Team: Anthony Anderson,Wellness Program Manager, ext. 2915;Maggie Kelley, Health Advocate, ext. 4939;Benefits Help Desk, ext. 2527; or membersof the Wellness Team.In January, Ken Crowe (D40) becamethe first employee to complete Level 1 andearn one entry in the upcoming quarterlyprize drawing for a $2,500 Hewins TravelCertificate and one entry into the grandprize drawing for a brand new vehicle.There’s still time to enter the drawing forthe travel certificate. Just complete Level 1and have your page signed off by AnthonyAnderson, Maggie Kelley or the BenefitsDepartment by March 31, 2010.A great prize will be drawn each quarterin 2010 and the grand prize drawing for abrand new vehicle will be held in December2010. Get started now!December 2009RetireesDept.Name01-00 Edgar R. Simmons42 Years, 7 MonthsAssistant Foreman II19-00 George H. Cleaveland Jr.40 Years, 9 MonthsElectrician III27-00 Laurier R. Therrien21 Years, 3 MonthsPreservation Tech III29-00 Dale L. Goding *27 Years, 5 MonthsHeavy EquipmentOperator III50-00 Leon J. Demers23 Years, 2 MonthsShipfitter III81-00 Norman A. Lowery30 Years, 3 MonthsMaterial Clerkr III82-00 James E. Frey36 Years, 7 MonthsPlanner III87-00 Richard H. Johnson33 Years, 4 MonthsEngineer III, Project* Retired December 2008Building Healthy WaysRemindsYouDEADLINE FORWELLNESS PROGRAMREIMBURSEMENT OF2009 EXPENSES ISFEBRUARY 26, 2010Remember to submit your 2009Wellness Program Reimbursementby February 26, 2010. Forms areavailable from the Benefits HelpDesk, Lotus Notes Bulletin Boardor click “Programs” under BuildingHealthy Ways on the BIW Intranet.BIW NEWS | January 2010 | 5

Build It and They Will ComeAfull scale replica of the Zumwalt(DDG 1000) Integrated Bridgecurrently resides in the loft atHardings where it continues to playan important role in the design ofDDG 1000. Visitors from the Navyand the DDG 1000 Team have used themock-up to assess the human factorsof various design solutions against afull size representation of the bridge,including the alcoves.The Integrated Bridge is the largestof five mock-ups created by BIW’sHuman Systems Integration (HSI)Team for DDG 1000 purposes. Thisone was constructed and erected at theHuman Performance Lab (HPL) at theNaval Surface Warfare Center inDahlgren, Virginia. Cameron Shuck(D40) was assigned to lead the designand construction of a sturdy, full scale,high fidelity replica of the Zumwaltbridge, including an accurate representationof every physical aspect of thebridge and the means to assess thephysical aspects of the crew’s interaction.Using guidance drawings,Cameron and Mark Bodmer (D40)created a highly accurate replicathat could also be disassembled andrelocated, if desired.Ken Crowe (D40), BIW HSIDeputy, said, “The Zumwalt bridgeis the first destroyer bridge withoutwings in the Navy’s surface fleet whichpresents a challenge in terms of the waysailors and officers are used to obtainingvisual and even audio information.The Navy wants to know that thebridge will function as planned and theHSI Team was the logical group toinvestigate.” He continued, “At thisstage, we are not looking to makechanges, but at the same time, if thereare any ‘system-won’t-work’ kinds ofissues, we want to know before thebridge is fully built so we can findsolutions within the current crew size.”The mock-up includes consoles,seats and terminals and allows the HSITeam to evaluate the space available foreach function, the ease with which theoperator can perform the function andthe details of what the operator can seeUsability Testing inside the DDG 1000 Integrated Bridge Mock-up with assistance from officers andcrew members of Jason Dunham (DDG 109).and hear. While at the HPL, the team conductedformal Usability Assessments withexperienced fleet sailor Subject MatterExperts (SME’s), internal design reviewswith senior team leadership and stakeholder/sponsorreviews and assessments.When work was complete at Dahlgren,the mock-up was disassembled, labeled andshipped to Maine where it was reassembledin the space at Hardings that once housedthe WWII-era Mold Loft. Cameron wasagain tasked to improve the fidelity andutility of the mock-up. Once at Hardings,the model’s pieces and parts were turnedover to Rodney Douglass (D20) who creditsMarc Allen and Dave Brown (both D20) forthe reassembly. Since then, it has enjoyed afield of dreams existence where people fromacross the team have come to assess specificdesign decisions against a 3-dimensionalversion of the actual bridge.John Hagan (D98), BIW’s HSI Director,relayed that Dr. Jim Pharmer,NavyUsability Test Lead, praised the repeateduse of the Bridge Mock Up as the mostefficient and effective usability test of itskind that he had participated in, andcomplimented Cameron’s accuracy andattention to detail, as well as the team’sability to maintain the mock-up consistentwith the progress of detail design.Cameron served as Test Director for a3-day usability test conducted in Decemberto resolve the remaining crew design uncertaintiesassociated with the bridge design.Officers and sailors from the Jason Dunham(DDG 109) precommissoning crew acceptedJohn Hagan’s invitation to serve asSME’s. A total of 8 officers and sailorsparticipated, including the PCO, CDRScott Sciretta, several department headsand several highly-experienced Chief PettyOfficers. A crew and operator run-throughwas led by Dave Rollins, an HSI consultantwith a strong Navy and shipbuilding background,whose contributions allowed HSIto present detailed and realistic scenariosover multiple events. The test was conductedfrom the starting point that “giventoday’s design, are there issues or missingitems that can be solved now?”A lively exchange ensued as the SME’sconducted work evolutions which largelyconfirmed full functionality. The reportwas fully reviewed and assessed by the Navyand DDG 1000 design agents and resultedin a finding of no major problems.Representatives from the Navy’sOperational Test and Evaluation Command(OPTEVFOR) stated that they continue tobe very pleased with the findings ofUsability Testing in the context of highly6 | January 2010 | BIW NEWS

detailed mock-ups. Future potential useincludes precomm crew training, shorebasedbridge trainer design decisions andfinal verification of the crew design.One other HSI mock-up, the HeloControl Station (HCS) was also movedfrom Dahlgren to Hardings and is collocatedwith the bridge. The HCS has beenextensively used by Navy Aviation certificationand HCS hardware vendors to assessand refine the design. OPTEVFOR representativescommented that use by AviationCertification representatives so early in theprocess was very productive.T.J. Champion (D40), who led thedesign and construction of this module,reported that “Usability testing of the HCSrevealed things that both should be fixedand could be fixed due to the stage ofdesign. For instance, the operator’s view ofthe flight deck was not as good as it couldbe. By rethinking the layout of a few keycomponents, we were able to optimize theoperator’s ability to perform his job.”L to r: T.J. Champion, Cameron Shuck and Vince Quintana in the Bridge Mock-up facility at Hardings.Vince Quintana (D40), HSI DesignVerification Lead, said, “Through usabilitytesting using these full scale models, wehave proven that the planned manning iscorrect in many spaces. However, testinghas also shown that manning had to beincreased in certain spaces while manningcould be reduced in others. The result ofthis work is increased confidence in theship’s design.”A Better ApproachIn the past, welders on the Panel Line have faced a difficulttask when welding plates together. Where the metal isthick, it has to be gouged out on the back side whichrequires a mechanic to lay on his or her side to perform thetask, repositioning every 6- to 12-inches along a seam thatcan be 50-feet long. It’s a time consuming, dirty job for themechanic and imperfections from the hand gouging processincrease the likelihood of weld defects.Brian Fraser (D43) observed the advancements availablewith automated welding technology and on his own, beganto research the availability of an automated gouging tool.He presented his findings to Mike LeMay and Justin Clark(both D10) who liked what they saw and in turn, broughtin Ryan McNulty (D10), a manufacturing engineer, toinvestigate further.Further research resulted in a vendor equipment test inthe welding lab, which Brian witnessed. The test indicatedgood results and a much reduced process time.Justin Clark said, “The old method was difficult from anergonomic point of view. The automated equipment doesaway with the mechanic having to maneuver that long,slow slide across the floor and it also eliminates a lot of thevibration from the hand grinding and the need to be soclose to the process. This is much better and it came aboutthrough Brian’s initiative.”Dean Brown fromthe welding lab andBrian Fraser duringtraining exercises inthe Aluminum Shop.BIW NEWS | January 2010 | 7Ultra 3000 leaving the building.

Group Reverses Energy Costs and Wins an AwardIn late October, BIW employees fromthe Procurement Department receiveda General Dynamics Supply ChainExcellence Award from the GD SupplyChain Management Council for theirsuccess in reducing utility costs by usinga new approach to competitively procureelectricity.Matt Carter, Drew Colby, and BobMurray (all D24) teamed with GDArmament Technical Products’ (GDATP)Saco, Maine division to create a combinedhigher quantity purchase for the purpose ofa highly competitive, reverse auction. Thisis the first time that a GD division has handleda utilities contract in this manner.A reverse auction is similar to eBay,except the price keeps going down. Say youwant to buy a brand new Ford F250 pick-uptruck. You decide to create an eBay auctionwhere 3 local dealerships have the sametruck to sell you. The auction starts at acertain price and the dealers continue tomark the price down, or discontinue bidding,until time runs out and you choosethe lowest available price. That is essentiallyhow a reverse auction works. Companiesbid for your business.Now imagine your neighbor is in themarket for a Ford F150 pick-up truck atthe same time and will be having an eBayauction simultaneously with yours, but onewhich ends a few minutes later. This createseven more competition and the dealers thatdid not make a sale to you might slash theirprices further in hopes of getting yourneighbor’s business. In the auction for BIWelectricity contracts, GDATP Saco was ourReverse Auction Team, l to r: Drew Colby, Matt Carter and Bob Murrayneighbor and they benefited from teamingwith BIW because their smaller demand forelectricity would not have given them asmuch leverage to negotiate terms and price.The result of this auction was a significantcombined savings for the two GDbusiness units over several years. Leadingup to the auction, Drew Colby spent severalmonths researching and analyzing BIW’selectricity consumption and the market. Ashis first opportunity to work on a utilitiescontract, Drew was impressed with theprocess and “learned a lot about when andwhy electricity prices fluctuate and how itcorrelates to the gas industry.”Matt Carter worked on the contractterms and conditions and interacted withsuppliers to ensure they understood theterms and details of the auction. Both Mattand Drew spent several months preparingfor the reverse auction and as MattGD Supply Chain Excellence Award ceremony participants included, l to r: Larry Burleson, VP of SupplyChain Operations (C4S); Jay Johnson, President and CEO of General Dynamics, Greg Harrison, DirectorProcurement (BIW); Matt Carter, BIW Purchasing; Drew Colby, BIW Cost Analyst; Bob Murray, Managerof Capital/MRO Procurement (BIW) and George Hawke, Director of Supply Chain Management (LandSystems).described it, “For all the months ofwork that went into it, the whole thinghappened in an hour. It was neat towatch and be a part of.”While BIW has successfully used thereverse auction technique to purchasematerial in the past, this was the firsttime that it was applied to a utility.For that reason, the team utilized theservices of an established energy auctionhouse to host the auction.Bob Murray, manager of theProcurement Capital Group, oversawDrew and Matt’s efforts. Their goal wasto create competition to achieve a fairmarket price as well as favorable termsfor both BIW and GDATP. Bob foundthe experience to be “great exposure [forDrew and Matt] to commodity markets,reverse auctions, and synergies withinGeneral Dynamics.”The resulting electricity contractfurther proved what the ProcurementDivision had already discovered, thepower of reverse auction. Procurementanticipates more opportunities topurchase commodities in this fashionas well as future collaborations withother GD divisions.Other GD companies stand to benefitfrom this experience and GD LandSystems recently successfully completeda similar competitive procurement forelectricity and green power.Kudos to D24 for their leadership,teamwork and forward thinking!BIW NEWS | January 2010 | 9

December 2009Service AnniversariesDept. NameDept. NameDept. NameDept. Name40 Years10 Francoeur, Leon Roger30 Years19 Musser, Gerald Andrew20 Fecteau, Reginald Thomas80 Arsenault, David Lee80 Kendrick III, Cyrus Maxcy86 Caton, Patricia Marie91 Higgins, Bruce Dennis25 Years06 Fraser Jr, Daniel William19 Briskey, Wayne Eugene10 Years52 Mathisen, Laura Ann98 Hagan, John35 Years07 Lupardo, Michael Paul15 Hinkley, Wayne Merle32 Vigue, Thomas Lyndal43 Cooper, Frederick Lee43 Tanger III, Leo George20 Years86 Smith, Wayne Scott87 Vice, Dee Vance5 Years40 Carlson, E ChristianLDP Learning Curve ContinuesThe Leadership DevelopmentProgram is one of a handful ofprograms which promote shipyard-widedevelopment, education andexperience-based learning. LDP, alongwith the Supervisor Development, ProgramManagement Development, EngineeringDevelopment and Organizational andEmployee Development programs andactivities, are in place to ensure that thecompany has talented and capable leadersready to meet the complex challenges aheadof us.The fifth session of BIW’s LeadershipDevelopment Program (LDP) began witha kick-off dinner in December. The newgroup includes Toby Bell (D05), MikeBloxam (D97), Tait Brown (D10), JerryCashman (D87), Bob Clark (D53), EvanGilman (D40), Laura Mathisen (D5210),Gene Miller (D10), Dan Nadeau (D10) andChris Waaler (D40) who together, representa mix of talent, experience and positionswithin the company. Chris Waaler said,“I am looking forward to learning fromthis group of people and finding outmore about what drives other parts of thecompany so that I can better understandhow my decisions affect them.”The LDP program uses self-awarenesstools and activities to enhance leadershipcapabilities. Participants learn strategiesfor continuous development throughextensive assessment, group discussions,self-reflection, small group activities andpersonal coaching.LDP participants with Jeff Geiger, left, include, l to r: Dan Nadeau, Mike Bloxam, Chris Waaler, LauraMathisen, Gene Miller, Bob Clark, Jerry Cashman, Tait Brown, Toby Bell and Evan Gilman.Each individual benefits from a 360Degree Assessment tool which analyzesfeedback from supervisors, peers and directreports. This type of assessment also helpsBIW develop the types and range of leadershipcompetencies needed in the future.Over the next six months, this groupwill participate in a variety of learningexperiences designed to increase their individualleadership skills as well as overallknowledge of BIW. Success is measureddifferently and can range from peoplebecoming more effective in a current roleto finding different opportunities andexperiences better suited to their leadershipstyle elsewhere within the company.A strength of the LDP program is thecommitment by members of senior managementwho sponsor the participants, haveinput to how the program is organized,present individual modules of their areasof responsibility and evaluate feedback toensure continued effectiveness. Toby Bellsaid, “This program offers access to seniormanagers and leaders of the companyand insight as to what drives them to begood leaders. I look forward to learningfrom them and improving my own style.”Pat Conley (D46), HR DirectorPersonnel Administration and EmployeeDevelopment, said, “Another innovation isthat we decided to maintain and reinforceties to alumni of the LDP Program byincluding past participants in selectedaspects of the current curriculum. Thisallows previous as well as current classgroups to meet and learn from one anotherin a non-traditional environment in anticipationthat many will work together onfuture shipyard projects.”Pat concluded by saying, “This looks likeanother great class and they are ready to go.”10 | January 2010 | BIW NEWS

December Gifts AppreciatedHow many joke gifts do you reallyneed? A year ago in December2008, the Electrical Departmentsupervisors asked themselves that questionand instead made a donation to the GoodShepherd Food Bank. Dennis Litalien(D10) said, “We felt pretty good about thatapproach so this past December, we decidedto open it up to the whole department tosee if others might be interested. OnDecember 18, 2009, Dennis and ScottBeedy (D19), representing D19 Local S6mechanics, accompanied by John Poulin(D10) presented the Food Bank with acheck for nearly $1,400 as well as a handfulof turkey coupons which were added byemployees.Chris Force, Executive Director of GoodShepherd, gave Dennis, John and Scott, whodonated his time to make the trip, a tour oftheir operations and thanked the people ofD19 for their generous donation at a timewhen it meant a lot to Good Shepherd’smission to keep food flowing to hundredsof Maine community food programs.Dennis said, “We were pleased to be able toreport back to people that their effortswould help many local families get througha Maine winter.”Dennis mentioned that there was talk ofmaybe doing something similar in thespring or early summer because “there isalways a need for food.” Dennis and DaveBrooks (D10) passed word through theirdepartment thanking everyone for theirgenerosity.About the same time, another activitywas underway in the MSC building wheretwo large containers were placed in thelobby with an invitation for people todonate food items to be given to a localfood pantry around the holidays. By week’send, Ed Jalbert (D10), Blast & Paint AreaManager, noticed that there were as yet onlya few items in the bins.Knowing that most people like a challenge,he went to his crews and asked if theycould do any better. He challenged them,about 50 people on three shifts in both Blast& Paint and the Assembly Building, to fillone can in three days. Instead, they filledtwo cans in one day. He said, “The crewsthat participated had a fun time doing itThe people of Dept. 19, represented byDennis Litalien (left) and Scott Beedy presentedGood Shepherd Food Bank Director,Chris Force, with a check.and were tickled to make the goal in aday. It gave all of us a little holidayspirit.”Richard Walker’s (D10) Facilitiescrew picked up the donations alongwith those at MSC and delivered themto the Mid Coast Hunger PreventionProgram (MCHPP) in Brunswick intime for holiday meals. Once again, thereceiving organization was delightedwith the gifts, coming as they did justbefore the holidays when MCHPP wasespecially challenged to meet the needsof those seeking assistance.Blast & Paint and Assembly Building Donors. Left: First Shift participants included, 1st row, l to r: Tim Suitter (crouching), Tom Beaule, Mark McBride,Lenny Ryan, George Dauphin and David Bolduc. 2nd row: Paul Beaule, Ed McCarren, Larry Parks (head turned), Dean Grazioso, Gordon Campbell,Richard Temple (partially hidden) and Dick Chamberlain. 3rd Row: Mike Croteau, John Thibault and Mark Belanger. Right: Third shift employees includedChris Oliver, Bob McArthur, David Carver and Steve Watts. Note: Many others from all three shifts contributed to the collection.Welcome The following employees joined BIW during December 2009. Please welcome them.NameDept.Allen Jr, Richard Thorton * 1500Bailey, Brian Elwin * 5000Baum, Robert Francis * 1500Belanger III, Joseph * 1500Bunker, Michael Allen 1000Burns, Todd Michael * 4300Chaisson, Stephen Lawrence * 8700NameDept.Cray, Elizabeth Ann 8700Drake, Corie Francis 8400Eanes Sr, Lewis Charles 8700Finn, John Marshall 8700Gerow, Shawn Wilson 8700Gribizis, Anilda 4000Hall Jr, Colin Arnold * 0900NameDept.Jacobs, Wayne Allen 4000Khaira, Drupinderbir Singh 4000Kittle, Steven Paul * 8700LaPointe, Mark Joseph * 1500London, Brian James 2400Meagher, Gordon Bilbo * 1900Mercado, Palmira * 8700NameDept.Morin, Anthony John * 0900Morrissette, Richard Alan 8400Pendleton, Dale Andrew * 0900Rollins, Margot Ellen * 8700* Returning EmployeesBIW NEWS | January 2010 | 11

700 Washington StreetBath, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 31Tenth Annual Rosie the Riveter LuncheonThe tenth annual Rosie the Riveterluncheon was held on January 15,2010.Organizer Ulrike Kemberling (D27)said, “We had 53 women turn out for our10th Rosie the Riveter luncheon this year.I started this luncheon for all the womenthat came through these gates never havingbefore worked in a predominately maleworking environment. In the true Rosiespirit, we gained personal strength, selfconfidence and pride by contributing tobuilding the ships that help make ourcountry stronger.”