National Coast Guard Museum Association Newsletter (SPRING 2020)

SPRING 2020
STORIES
THAT
MATTER
YEAR IN REVIEW
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Donor Stories That Matter:
Q & A with Retired Captain
Fred Herzberg
Inside the Exhibits: Champions of
Commerce Wing
Important Permits Filed
for the Museum
SPRING 2020
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
As you well know, throughout
the Service’s nearly 230 years,
the Coast Guard has adapted
to meet the ever-changing needs
of our Nation. In the midst of the
COVID-19 pandemic, Coast
Guard men and women are
rising to the challenge again,
never wavering from their
mission even as they adjust some
of their methods.
Because of their resiliency, sense of duty, and determination,
we at the Museum Association remain steadfast in our
commitment to build a Museum in their honor.
During his State of the Coast Guard address in February
2020, Admiral Karl L. Schultz shared his enthusiasm and
desire to have the Museum open in 2024. With the same
goal of accomplishing our mission, I am proud to report that
even amid the disruption that social distancing has caused
to our normal working routines, the Museum Association has
continued to advance the permitting process with the State of
Connecticut which is a critical step to starting site preparation
for the project.
Donors and friends like you continue to respond when we call,
and we are so grateful. Members of our Board of Directors
and Capital Campaign Committee have been on numerous
video conferences with current and prospective major donors
to the campaign. You will read on page 3 about one donor
who gave through appreciated stock earlier this year to make
an even greater impact. Our most sincere appreciation goes
out to all that contribute to this important campaign.
We believe that we will look back on this time as a moment
in American history when the U.S. Coast Guard played an
instrumental role in protecting our Country. This is yet another
reason a Museum in their honor is important. We hope you
and your family continue to remain healthy and safe, and we
appreciate your continued support and interest in the future
National Coast Guard Museum.
We owe it to the cornerstone
of what makes our Service great, our
people, to memorialize the extraordinary
achievements of our past, present, and
future workforces. And I look forward to
showcasing the rich history and heroism
of all Coast Guardsmen in the National
Coast Guard Museum scheduled to open
in New London, CT in 2024.
CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.)
To view current and previous newsletters online, vist:
coastguardmuseum.org/newsletter
Admiral Karl L. Schultz
Commandant
2020 State of the Coast Guard Address
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DONOR
STORIES
THAT
MATTER
RETIRED CAPTAIN
FRED HERZBERG
Captain Fred Herzberg, USCG (Ret.) has
been a champion of Coast Guard history
for decades, having founded both the Coast
Guard Museum/Northwest in Washington
state and the Foundation for Coast Guard
History. He is a major donor to the future
National Coast Guard Museum.
Q: What are you looking forward to
most about the National Coast Guard
Museum?
A: Opening Day. I can’t wait for it to happen
and I plan to be there.
Q: What does the general public need to
know about the Coast Guard?
A: So many heroes. The list of people
throughout Coast Guard history. Sacrifice is
the key word, to put themselves on the line for
other people.
Q: What motivates you to support the
National Coast Guard Museum?
A: When I was 17, my dad was in the
hospital with an incurable ailment, then the
... everything I have in the world,
I owe to the Coast Guard.
roof literally fell in on our home in New York
in November. It was a desperate situation. I
went to the Academy and everything I have in
the world, I owe to the Coast Guard.
Q: You chose to make a major gift to the
Museum by contributing appreciated
stock in early 2020. Why did you choose
to contribute with stocks instead of cash?
A: In 1994, I retired from my consulting firm
and invested in the stock market. Being from
the Seattle area, I chose local companies:
Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco. I’ve been very
lucky. The stocks increased dramatically. By
donating, I don’t have to pay appreciation
on the increase in the stock and I can support
the Museum. It’s a win-win.
Q: What has been the most meaningful
aspect of your Coast Guard service?
A: When I met people at the Academy in 1951,
as part of the class of 55, they became brothers.
To me, the Coast Guard and supporting the
Museum is the same: it’s comradery, working
together. The Coast Guard does great things,
with few people and very inadequate resources.
If others who went before have done it, then we
can do it.
To make a stock gift, contact Amanda
Boaz, Manager of Annual Giving, at
aboaz@coastguardmuseum.org or
860.443.4200.
To explore major gifts or gift naming
opportunities, please contact Danielle
Degnan, Chief Development Officer at
ddegnan@coastguardmuseum.org or
860.207.0624.
SPRING 2020
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INSIDE THE
EXHIBITS
Over 200 planned galleries and exhibits
will allow Museum visitors to explore the
accomplishments and 11 statutory missions of
the Coast Guard. This remarkable history is
woven into five themed storylines: Defenders
of Our Nation, Enforcers on the Seas,
Lifesavers around the Globe, Protectors of the
Environment and Champions of Commerce.
The Champions of Commerce Wing with the
thematically linked Aids to Navigation Super
Gallery will be located on the J.D. Power III
Stewardship Deck.
CHAMPIONS OF
COMMERCE WING
Champions of
Commerce Wing
Whether innovating navigation technology,
managing marine traffic through ports, or
breaking paths through icy waters, the Coast
Guard ensures that goods and services
flow freely in and out of the country via the
maritime transportation system. The galleries
and exhibits within this wing highlight the
diverse, far-reaching Coast Guard missions
of marine safety and polar operations through
iconic, large-scale artifacts and immersive
environmental elements that transport visitors
from America’s coastal waters, shorelines,
and inland waterways to the farthest reaches
on Earth. Galleries in the Champions of
Commerce Wing include:
Global Supply Chain Gallery: The global
supply chain is the network of organizations,
people, activities, information, and resources
that moves goods from suppliers to customers
around the world. Approximately 90% of the
world’s trade in goods is shipped by sea,
and that reliance continues to grow stronger
with time. The Coast Guard keeps the chain
connected by helping to maintain a global
waterway system. Visitors see a dimensional
ship’s profile and an interactive global map
projection highlighting the trade routes for
which the Coast Guard plays a critical role.
Innovation and Technology in Commerce
Gallery: Discover some of the technological
highlights from Coast Guard commerce
missions including Differential GPS and
Automatic Identification System, as well as
early celestial navigation techniques. Learn
about heroes of commerce through graphics
and stories highlighting brave Coast Guard
members.
Marine Safety Gallery: Explore commercial
safety regulations that keep shipping safe
through graphics and real video footage.
Topics may include learning about the
origins of the Marine Safety Mission and
the importance of both commercial and
recreational inspections. Stories like that of
the 1983 sinking of the SS Marine Electric
reveal the importance of maritime reforms in
the second half of the 20th century.
J.D. Power III Ice Operations Gallery:
To facilitate safe maritime commerce in
icy waters and to protect communities in
emergencies, the Coast Guard conducts
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Over 200 galleries
and exhibits
are planned to
allow National
Coast Guard
Museum visitors
to explore the
accomplishments
and 11 statutory
missions of the
Coast Guard.
icebreaking operations. Touch and explore
icebreaker models and learn some of the
technologies and techniques that keep polar
channels as well as inland lakes and rivers
clear of ice using a hands-on digital simulator.
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
SUPER GALLERY
Thematically linked to the Champions of
Commerce Wing, the Aids to Navigation
Super Gallery is a large collection of exhibits
focused on maintaining safe and effective
maritime transportation routes throughout
history. Much like drivers need stoplights
and street signs, mariners need lighthouses,
buoys, and other markers to guide them—
by maintaining these aids to navigation,
the Coast Guard ensures the safety of our
commercial vessels. Through models, artifacts,
and interactive exhibits, visitors learn how
these seemingly very different markers, signs,
and symbols have helped commerce flow in
the past and in present day.
Lighthouses Gallery: Throughout history,
lighthouses were beacons calling mariners
home, a unique aid to navigation designed
to ensure the safe transport of goods. The U.S.
Lighthouse Service was established to oversee
these aids to navigation that helped merchant
traders safely navigate the seas and conduct
their business. Visitors will explore life in the
lighthouse, degrees of Fresnel lenses and
unique lighthouse designs.
Lightships & Ocean Stations Gallery:
Visitors will explore models and artifacts
related to these aids to navigation. Then they
can learn about ocean stations’ role in tracking
weather conditions through a hands-on activity.
Through these exhibits, the illustrious history of
lightships will be preserved and the importance
of ocean stations will be made clear.
Buoys & Buoy Tenders Gallery: Red. Green.
Cylinders. Cones. Buoys are like road signs that
float on the water. If you know their language
of colors and shapes, they can tell you where
to go and how to avoid danger. The Coast
Guard maintains this system of markers so
maritime traffic stays safe. Exhibits will explore
the vessels and crews that have managed this
important technology through time.
Champions of
Commerce during
COVID-19
SPRING 2020
The Cost Guard’s role as Champions of Commerce is more important than
ever to ensure that the global supply chain continues uninterrupted. During the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Coast Guard has ensured that the maritime shipping
industry remains open to ensure that goods flow freely into and out of the
United States. Annually, this amounts to $8.7 billion worth of critical goods
and commodities of the U.S. economy.
The men and women of the Coast Guard are working with port entities to ensure
safe screening of passengers and cargo.
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THE LONG BLUE LINE
The Coast Guard’s Retiree
Quarterly Magazine
A brand-new audience now has the opportunity to learn
about the future National Coast Guard Museum. Thanks to
an expanded partnership with the Retiree Services Program
at Coast Guard Headquarters, the Museum Association is
now publishing the Long Blue Line, a quarterly magazine for
60,000 retirees of the Service, along with retirees from the
Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
The Long Blue Line is a four-color glossy magazine that contains
pertinent information from the Service, along with fascinating
articles on Coast Guard history and a behind-the-scenes look
at the storylines, exhibits and galleries planned for the Museum.
“Being able to speak directly to this group of Coast Guard
men and women, with a deep affinity for the Service after 20+
years of service, is critically important for us,” said Captain
Wes Pulver, President of the Museum Association and a Coast
Guard retiree himself. “The response has been fantastic both
for the content of the magazine and for the Museum itself. For
many retirees, this is the first time they have heard about the
Museum, and they are excited to see it come to life.”
On August 4, 2020, the Coast Guard will mark the 230th Anniversary
of the founding of the Service. On that date in 1790, an act of Congress
established the Revenue Marine on the recommendation of Alexander
Hamilton, our Nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury. That Service has
stood the test of time, later becoming the Revenue Cutter Service and
finally becoming the U.S. Coast Guard.
The second issue, published in April, included a celebration
of the 100th Anniversary of the Chief position and the Coast
Guard’s role in Vietnam. To view the magazine online, go to:
longblueline.org
Looking forward to Coast Guard Day, the Museum Association has
launched a new initiative to recruit 230 new Plankowners to join our
cause. Our monthly donor program gets its name from a proud maritime
tradition; the term “Plankowner” signifies a member of the “First Crew”
of a newly commissioned vessel or unit.
This method of supporting the future Museum allows donors to choose
their monthly tax-deductible donation amount and commit to continuous
giving through the commissioning of the Museum, which is projected to
occur in 2024.
The 8th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard and Museum
Association Board Member, Vince Patton, is leading the charge.
“To be a Plankowner on a newly-commissioned unit is a high honor.
Adding 230 new donors to the program is a fantastic way to celebrate
230 years of dedicated service, and embrace the history, heritage and
traditions of Coast Guard men and women.”
More than 1,000 people have joined the program so far, and
the Museum Association is grateful for their ongoing support and
commitment.
To join today, vist:
coastguardmuseum.org/plankowner
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401 WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
404 WATER QUALITY
PERMIT
MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
FILES IMPORTANT
PERMITS
The Museum project took an important step forward in early May
2020. Required permits for the construction of the bulkhead and
fill were submitted with the Army Corps of Engineers and State of
Connecticut. The project is unique and complex given its site along the
Thames River. To accommodate this world-class museum, additional
land is required over State waters adjacent to the parcel of land that
was already deeded to the Coast Guard. The entire Museum campus
is set to become Federal property once the Museum is gifted to the
Coast Guard upon completion.
The Museum Association has worked cooperatively with Federal, State
and City partners for over a year. Under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act, prior to the bulkhead and fill being complete, a Section 401
water quality certification must be completed verifying compliance
with existing water quality requirements. Section 404 requires similar
compliance for development projects that require dredging.
“Today is a great day for us,” said Museum Association President,
CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.) said about the filing. “We have
accomplished this critical milestone because of fantastic cooperation
between Federal, State and City officials. Completing this during a
very challenging time to conduct business for everyone is a testament
to the partnerships and support that we have to get the Museum built.”
Once the permits are approved, the Museum Association will be able
to start construction of the bulkhead and fill, which is the critical path
to constructing the Museum.
SPRING 2020
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susan J. Curtin
CHAIR
Partner, Power Family Enterprises
CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.)
PRESIDENT
National Coast Guard Museum Association
RADM Richard M. Larrabee, USCG (Ret.)
TREASURER
Past Director, Ports Department, the Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey
CDR Kevin Harkins, Ph.D., USCG (Ret.)
SECRETARY
CEO, Harkcon, Inc.
Jeff Kingsley
COO Known
Steve Lovelette
President, JMB Financial Advisors
ADM James M. Loy, USCG (Ret.)
21 st Commandant of the USCG
MCPOCG Vincent W. Patton, Ed.D., USCG (Ret.)
President/National Commander,
Non-Commissioned Officers Association
HONORARY CAMPAIGN CHAIRS
tPresident George H. W. Bush (1999-2018)
tArnold Palmer (1999-2016)
J.D. Power III
BUILDING THE
NATIONAL COAST
GUARD MUSEUM
When the MOST is Expected
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Gordy Bunch, Chair
ADM Thad W. Allen, USCG (Ret.)
Brandy Birtcher
The Honorable Andrew H. Card, Jr.
The Honorable Michael Chertoff
Lucy Duncan
RADM Tom Gilmour, USCG (Ret.)
Michael Greenwald
The Honorable Michael P. Jackson
The Honorable Jeh C. Johnson
Jeff Kingsley
RADM Mary Landry, USCG (Ret.)
Sarah Miller
Tom Niles
Joe Pyne
The Honorable Thomas J. Ridge
Dave Waldmann
SECRETARIES CIRCLE
Former Federal Cabinet and Deputy Secretaries responsible for oversight of the Coast Guard are assisting in promoting and supporting the Museum project.
Norman Y. Mineta, Co-Chair
Tom Ridge, Co-Chair
Alan S. Boyd
James H. Burnley, IV
Andrew H. Card, Jr.
Michael Chertoff
Mimi Weyforth Dawson
Elizabeth Dole
Mortimer L. Downey, III
Michael Jackson
Jeh C. Johnson
James M. Loy
Janet A. Napolitano
Federico Peña
Arthur J. Rothkopf
Paul A. Schneider
Samuel K. Skinner
Rodney E. Slater
The National Coast Guard Museum will engage, educate and inspire visitors from around the world by honoring the courage and skill of the men and women of our
Nation’s unsung Armed Service. The Museum will explore the Coast Guard’s rich history and current impact on our Nation and the world through interactive exhibits,
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based learning experiences, leadership development programming, and public/private partnerships.
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