2014 June Newsletter_Inside Pages

Summer 2014
Research Vessel (R/V) Sikuliaq
Delivered to National Science Foundation
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MMC working towards EVMS
certification. See page 2 for
more details on a successful
EVMS-DCMA review in June.
he need for an oceanographic
research vessel for the Polar
Regions was first expressed by
marine scientists in the United States
in 1973. After 38 years of development
and the consideration of multiple vessel
designs, construction began at Marinette
Marine Corp. in 2011. R/V Sikuliaq Alaska Region Research Vessel (ARRV)
was officially delivered to the
National Science Foundation (NSF)
on June 6, 2014.
R/V Sikuliaq will remain moored at the
KK Integrated Logistics dock through
June for final outfitting and crew
LCS meets ten-year milestone.
See page 5 for more details.
training. From there, she begins her
journey through the Saint Lawrence
Seaway en route to extensive deep water
testing in the Atlantic. Once testing is
complete, she will start a tour of the
Eastern coastal waters, through the
Panama Canal, and Pacific Ocean before
she is expected to arrive at her homeport
of Seward, Alaska.
The R/V Sikuliaq is a research vessel
capable of bringing scientists to the
ice-filled waters of Alaska and the
Polar Regions.
Continued on page 3.
MMC Working Towards EVMS Validation
Achterling and his
Purchasing team,
the departmental
EVM focal points on
the MMC EVMS implementation team,
President’s
Message
and the Lockheed
Martin finance team.
At the conclusion of
As part of improving the MMC’s communication flow, I’ve been hosting
the 3-day meeting,
MMC is currently working towards
the Government EVM review team
achieving Earned Value Management
provided very positive feedback on
System (EVMS) Validation from the
the efforts to date at MMC to imple-
tends from either the office or union
Defense Contract Management Agency
ment ANSI-compliant EVM program
and shares their yard concerns, while
(DCMA). This certification is required
management processes. This was
I in turn, share my vision for MMC.
for our current and future Govern-
punctuated by the minimal number
ment contracts. Implementing the
of action items MMC received to
EVMS is a huge undertaking for
make modifications to the process
MMC and requires support from
documentation. In addition, the
each take-away and address a solution.
all team members involved in the
Government team was impressed
Some of these issues are already in
planning, executing and controlling
with the evidence observed during
process, while others are in incubator
of contract work.
their yard tour showing the material
stages. Thank you all who have shared
On June 3-5, 2014, MMC hosted a
“Pizza with the Prez” meet and greet
sessions for the past two months. During each session a small focus group at-
Through these sessions a number of
take-away issues have been brought to
light. I have assigned a team to analyze
your concerns directly to me in the past
sessions and I look forward to receiving
new ideas in future sessions.
meeting with the Government Earned
Value Management (EVM) review
process improvement initiatives
initially presented to them at the
kickoff are being implemented.
team from the DCMA, Defense
The success of this meeting demon-
Take-away issues previously discussed:
• Maritime Center of Excellence (MCOE)
• Ship clean up
• Workshops on waterfront
• Earned value management
• ECN distributions and changes
• Hiring and recruiting
• Sequencing of work
• Future/potential work
• Performance management system
• Better understanding of Baan
Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and
strates that MMC is on a positive path
U.S. Navy. The purpose of this meet-
to EVMS validation success. This is a
ing was to walk through the material
result of many months of dedicated
planning, budgeting and execution
effort from the entire MMC team in-
processes at MMC, and to receive
volved with planning, executing and
feedback from the Government review
controlling program performance. To
team on the Program Management
achieve our goal for EVMS validation,
and Control System process documen-
we must continue to build upon the
tation submitted to them in April. This
foundation we’ve established, work to
meeting is an important milestone in
institutionalize our management, and
Sincerely,
Chuck H. Goddard
President, CEO and GM
MMC’s overall EVMS validation with
control processes as we progress
DCMA, It was met with success
towards our formal validation
thanks to the efforts of John Butler
review, currently planned for
and his Program Finance team, Greg
February 2015.
Reminder: This is your newsletter, and
we want your input. Please email your
ideas for stories or ask questions that
can be addressed in the future issues to
Tina Dyer, Communication Coordinator at ([email protected]).
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R/V Sikuliaq (ARRV) Delivered to National Science Foundation
Continued from page 1.
The vessel is one of the most advanced
The vessel is owned by the NSF and
university research vessels in the world
operated by the University of Alaska -
and is able to break ice up to 2.5 feet
Fairbanks (UAF), as part of the U.S.
thick. She replaces the retired, 1966-built
academic research fleet. It will be used
R/V Alpha Helix, which broke ice in the
by scientists in the U.S. and interna-
Arctic, the Bering Strait and the Gulf
tional oceanographic community
of Alaska. It will be used for ocean-
through the University-National
ographic research for a minimum
of 30 years.
Oceanographic Laboratory
System.
Lori Nunemann and Jennifer Sevon from
UAF holding the R/V Sikuliaq plaque.
Brandon Harris, Director of MMC Contracts, signing final contract with John
Hebard from UAF.
Witnessing the delivery of R/V Sikuliaq are;
from left to right, Catello Scibile, Roberto
Olivari, Chuck Goddard, Francesco Cavaliere, Cengiz Atam, John Hebard (UAF),
Brandon Harris, Gary Smith (UAF), Kristen
Mikula and Dale Jalkanen.
Marinette Marine Corporation continues to look for men
and women who want to be part of America's premier shipbuilding team.
Visit www.marinettemarine.com or
www3.apply2jobs.com/fmg for job opportunities.
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MMC Participates in
Summer Festivals
Marinette’s Logging and Heritage
Festival celebrates the rich history of
Marinette’s lumber industry. The 4th
annual festival is scheduled for July
12-13 on beautiful Stephenson Island.
Special attractions for 2014 include
the Timberworks Lumberjack Show,
Miller & Mike Clown Show and the
Wisconsin Fur Trappers. Other activities include: Saturday fireworks,
Sunday parade, the Ella Smetana
Memorial 5k run, a car and bike
show, music, children’s games, local
and regional crafters, family movies,
and great food.
The 32nd annual Waterfront Festival
will be held August 7-10 at the historic Menominee Marina. Join the
four day event featuring the Saturday spectacular fireworks show at
dusk, the Sunday parade, the NorthReach Waterfront Festival 10k & 5k
runs and walk, sailboat race on the
bay, plenty of food, live music,
children's activities, and more.
FSV-6 Commissioned in San Diego
May 2, 2014 - During a ceremony at the Navy Pier in downtown San Diego,
NOAA commissioned the state-of-the-art fisheries survey vessel (FSV-6), NOAA
ship Reuben Lasker. The ship will conduct fish, marine mammal and turtle surveys
off the U.S. West Coast and in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. She is the fifth
in a series of ultra-quiet, high-tech fisheries survey vessels designed to meet the
NOAA Fisheries Service’s specific data collection requirements.
The 208-ft. ship is equipped with a full suite of modern instrumentation for fisheries
and oceanographic research; including advanced navigation systems, acoustic
sensors, scientific sampling gear and extensive laboratories. These features will
dramatically enhance NOAA’s ability to conduct surveys for fish, marine mammals and turtles off the west coast of
North America and in the eastern tropical
Pacific Ocean.
The Reuben Lasker, delivered by MMC
on November 8, 2013, is homeported
at the NOAA Port Facility at San Diego.
The ship has a maximum speed of 14
knots, a range of 12,000 nautical miles,
and can remain at sea for 40 days. The
ship’s complement includes five NOAA
Corps officers, four civilian licensed
engineers, and 15 civilian wage mariners.
Reuben Lasker can accommodate up to
15 scientists. The ship is commanded
by NOAA Corps Cmdr. Keith W. Roberts.
Citation: noaanews.noaa.gov.com. May 2014
<http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2014
/20140502_reuben_lasker.html>
MMC’s 12 foot LCS float, crafted by
Ken “Puff” Paquette, lead outfitter
in Building 21, made it’s first appearance in the 2012 parades. This year
it will be a part of both festival
parades and you can too! Become a
parade participant, march with the
LCS float, and hand out treats to the
enthusiastic throng of smiling and
waving onlookers. Sign-up sheets
are available at the MMC reception
desk for either parade.
Both festivals promise to be fun
for old and young alike.
Hope to see you there!
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LCS Meets 10-Year Milestone
— Joe North, Lockheed Martin Corp.,
Vice President, Littoral Ship Systems (LSS)
On May 27, 2004, the U.S. Navy
awarded Lockheed Martin the contract
to build the nation’s first littoral combat ship. Over the past 10 years, we’ve
designed, built and delivered two ships,
as well as supported the Navy with USS
Freedom’s successful deployment to
Southeast Asia. Currently, we have
eight more under
contract with five
ships under construction, and our
team is preparing
for USS Fort
Worth’s deployment later this
year. You can find
a timeline of highlights and milestones from these
10 years on our website at http://
www.lmlcsteam.com/timeline.
This hardworking team has demon-
advanced capabilities to our sailors.
Now, building on the past decade of
accomplishments, we are preparing for
On April 22,
the next chapter ahead. We have submitted several options to the Navy to
Marinette
provide upgrades to the LCS platform
Marine
that will increase the survivability and
Corp. hosted
lethality of the ship. By modifying our
a handful
flexible design, we’re offering the Navy
of special
a low risk, cost effective approach that
visitors.
will deliver addi-
Congressman Reid Ribble (WI)
tional capability.
invited Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff
On behalf of the
entire executive
leadership team
and our customer, I want
to sincerely
thank each
member of this
team for your
continued efforts. Your daily contributions enable the Navy to have the
strongest fleet possible, and defend
our nation worldwide.
Director of the House Armed
Services Committee (HASC), to tour
the shipyard and to see firsthand our
recent facility expansion. The visit
and tour went well, and all parties
were impressed by the production
facilities and the employees they
met along the route.
"I wanted Bob Simmons to see and
be aware of the investment the
U.S. Navy's contract required of
Marinette Marine," said Congressman Ribble. "I firmly believe if the
strated the highest level of dedication
and determination to bring valuable,
Congressman Ribble
Visits MMC Shipyard
Happy 10th anniversary.
government puts requirements on
its contractors and they are met,
the contract should be kept."
The HASC later voted to support
funding for two Littoral Combat
Join Us on the Wellness Journey
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is invested in the health and
well-being of its employees. The health risk assessments (HRA’s)
were a great starting point for employees to gain a benchmark
of their current health. Now FMG wants to do more! Over
the next year, you will start to see a more focused approach
on wellness, including various health topics and the creation of
wellness committees at each FMG location: MMC, BSC & ACE.
The wellness committees will assist in building programs and
creating resources that will provide employees with the knowledge, tools and support to maintain and/or improve their
personal health and well-being. The journey will continue
with HRA’s in August 2014. Watch for more information in
the upcoming months.
Ships (LCS) and Advanced Procurement funds for two additional ships
which would allow us to purchase
material and begin production.
This is just one step in a multistep
process which still requires
support from both the
Senate and House of
Representatives.
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The marine manufacturers located in
Author of “Caught in the
Northeast Wisconsin have had a signifi-
Middle,” Richard C. Longworth
and labor force; yet, the region was not
cant impact on the region’s economic
stated, “When one compares
the rich resources of the Great
Lakes with that of the East,
West, or Gulf Coasts;
does the name
North Coast more
accurately communicate
the region’s real potential?”
recognized as a premier location to purchase ships, yachts, and boats. Students,
turing industry in the North Coast region.
Over the past several years, the alliance
were showing little interest in pursuing
developed curriculum for two new degree
careers in the marine industry. This
programs: a Marine Construction Techni-
sparked seven marine manufacturers
cal Degree and a Marine Engineering Tech-
and regional higher educators to meet
nology Associate Degree. The Alliance has
and discuss the skills needed to support
saved over $100,000 by finding new sup-
this industry. Through this meeting it was
pliers for the marine builders, developing
realized that more was needed beyond
best practices in safety between its mem-
curriculum development; thus an
ber companies, receiving over $90,000 in
alliance was formed.
training grants, facilitating numerous eduing Alliance members with skilled workers.
Corp., Ace Marine, Bay Shipbuilding
The NCMMA sector partnership
incorporates the name
North Coast into their alliance
because of the Great Lakes and
it’s 10,900 miles of coastline,
6 quadrillion gallons of
fresh water totaling 95% of
Company, Burger Boat, Cruiser Yachts,
In late 2012, the Alliance held its first ever
Marquis Yachts, and Palmer Johnson
Associate Member Vendor Expo. By the
joined together with Lakeshore Technical
conclusion of the expo, suppliers had an
College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical
opportunity to meet and discuss current
College (NWTC) and University of
and future needs one-on-one with all
Wisconsin, Marinette to form an industry
seven NCMMA marine builders.
sector partnership named North Coast
New in 2014, the Alliance hosted the first
Marine Manufacturing Alliance (NCMMA).
ever NCMMA Job Fair. The event tar-
By having the marine manufacturers
geted job seekers interested in working in
working together to share their message,
the marine industry, with over one hun-
coupled with education, they could en-
dred job seekers attending the event.
hance this image. Re-aligning their current
U.S. fresh water supply, and the
Earth circumference.
develop, and grow the marine manufac-
cator and student plant tours, and match-

equivalent to 44% of the
The Mission is to collaboratively promote,
the future pipeline for the workforce,
Over four years ago, Marinette Marine
entire shoreline that is
tremendous pride in our craftsmanships
and it shows.
and future needs would directly impact
how the region could prosper.
Today, through the NCMMA’s leadership
and messaging campaign, there is a renewed awareness of the opportunities
The Vision of this alliance: North Coast
available in the marine manufacturing in-
region marine manufacturers are recognized the world over for the unparalleled
design, efficient production, and on-time
delivery of superior quality marine craft,
from boats to yachts to ships. We take
dustry. There has been record enrollment
in marine trade degrees at the local technical college, and most importantly, the
ship/yacht/boat builders are working together in solving the skills shortage.
Visit the NCMMA website
If you are interested in more information regarding the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance,
go to: www.northcoastmma.org.
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MMC Offers On-Line Training
Knowledge is Power! Industries are constantly changing. Continuing education is
required for workers to stay current with
the latest developments, skills, and new
technologies required for their fields.
Overall, continuing education is considered a way for professionals to keep
abreast of their field. Whether it is required or not, continuing education can be important for career satisfaction, boost
confidence, and lead to opportunities for career advancement.
Continuing education is offered in different formats, with many being flexible to
accommodate work schedules. MMC’s Information Technology (IT) Division is
offering on-line training to all employees. To schedule an on-line training session;
it’s as simple as submitting a meeting invite through the MMC Outlook calendar,
select IT Online Training as the resource from the global address list, choose the
time period, include the name of the training as the subject, and submit. You will
receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to access the training
and credentials within 24-48 hours.
You are welcome to visit the MMC Bridge (Shared Documents/IT Documents/
MMC IT Online Training Courses) for the complete listing. Although we have included a small list at right, there are nearly 120 courses available to fit your need.
Training Opportunities
• Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (Consolidated)
s Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Introduction,
Navigation, Acrobat Distiller and
Creating PDFs
s Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro PDF Maker,
Links, Bookmarks, Acrobat Features
and Managing PDFs
• Learning Office 2007 (Consolidated)
s Learning Office 2007 What's New,
Formatting Text, Lists, Tabs, Auto
Correct and Web Features
s Learning Office 2007 Learning
Proofing, Cut, Copy, Paste, Backgrounds, Graphics, Collaboration
Tools and Finish Commands
• Office Word 2003 (Consolidated)
• Office Word 2007 (Consolidated)
s Office Word 2007 Navigation,
Text, Themes, Templates, Quick
Parts and Printing
s Office Word 2007 Characters, Formatting, Tabs, Columns, Charts, Links,
Headers, Footers and References
s Office Word 2007 Mail Merge, Visual
Content, Reviewing Documents and
Dell Offers FMG Employee Discount
Protecting and Sharing Documents
• Office Word 2010 (Consolidated)
• Office Word 2010 Customizing
Dell’s Member Purchase Program allows Fincantieri Marine Group employees,
family, and friends to receive member only pricing on all personal PCs from Dell.
Documents
• Office Word 2010 Navigating and
Printing in Word 2010
• Up to 30% off list prices for select configurations.
• Low price guarantee for all our consumer
pc’s and laptops as compared
to dell.com/home.
• Members receive additional
savings on select electronics
and accessories!
• Students receive a FREE Dell tablet
with the purchase of a PC for $699.99 or more - Limited time offer.
• Dell Energy Backpack. Fits laptops with screen size up to 17”, plenty of
accessory storage. Limited time offer at $37.99.
• Visit the MMC Bridge (Shared Documents/IT Documents/Employee Discounts/Dell) as well as the website listed below for additional monthly
coupons/promos for Members Only.
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• Office Word 2010 Templates and
Formatting in Word 2010
The full course list is located on the
Bridge under Shared Documents – IT
Documents – MMC IT Online Training
Courses. Sign-up for training by submitting an Outlook calendar meeting
invite today!
Microsoft also provides online
training resources for the
Microsoft Office Suite.
You can access them at:
http://office.microsoft.com/
en-us/training-FX101782702.aspx
Select a topic, click the “download” option, and open a PowerPoint training file. Follow the
instructions on slide 1 to view the
training topic. It’s quick and easy!
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Paquette’s Journey with Steel and Rock-n-Roll
placed at the Clear Lake, IA crash site in 1988.
One year later, he crafted three stainless steel
records depicting the artists’ biggest hits:
Peggy Sue, Donna, and Chantilly Lace.
Ken “Puff ”
Paquette
The legacy began in 1988 when Paquette erected a guitar in memory of Buddy Holly,
Ritchie Valens, and J.P “Big Bopper” Richardson near Clear Lake, IA.
Marinette Marine is
proud to share this
story of a 42 year
MMC veteran currently
working in the
outfitting department.
The story is of Ken
“Puff” Paquette
and the love of his craft
paired with his love of
early rock and roll. It all
During the mid 1980s, while visiting the annual Winter Dance Party festival in Clear
Lake, IA, Ken “Puff” Paquette made inquiries
into the Holly plane crash site. The crash site
turned out to be a barren soybean field
located north of Clear Lake with nothing to
identify it as the site where three rock-n-roll
greats (Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the
Big Bopper) were all killed during the frigid
February 1959 early morning plane crash.
Thus began Ken’s 26 year legacy. “I thought
there should be something there,” stated
Paquette, and he began crafting the first of
a number of monuments.
From a sheet of stainless steel, Paquette
crafted his first monument, a guitar bearing
the names of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens,
and the Big Bopper. The monument was
started with his interest
in Buddy Holly and
“The Crickets”.
The February
1,1959 “Winter
Dance Party”
Riverside
Ballroom
Poster Green Bay, WI
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The remaining members from the “Crickets” visited
the Green Bay monument, left to right; Joe B.
Mauldin, Valens, J. I. Allison, Holly, Sonny Curtis
and the Big Bopper.
The legacy continued 14-years later when
Green Bay’s Mayor Paul Jadin contacted Paquette to craft another memorial. On February 1, 1959, Green Bay’s Riverside Ballroom
hosted the “Winter Dance Party” tour, featuring the three performers just two nights prior
to their deaths. The Green Bay monument
consists of life-size stainless steel silhouettes
of Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper and was
erected in 2003 near the Riverside Ballroom
and the Fox River walking tour.
In 2009 Paquette completed a set of flight
wings in memory of Roger Peterson, the
pilot killed along with the three famous
rock-n-rollers. On the 50th anniversary of the
tragedy, this final piece to the legacy was
erected at the Clear Lake memorial site.
“The Clear Lake and Green Bay memorials
allow us to remember the talented musicians
of the 50’s, the great music, and honor their
memories. Through this project, I have also
made friendships with many of the musicians
from that era,” continued Paquette, “I even
have plenty of stories to share. Just ask!”
Paquette began his MMC career as a welder
during the early 1970s. Since then, he’s held
various welding positions and at present is a
lead-outfitter. He plans to retire in a few
years to begin another of his life’s passions; to
rebuild, from the ground-up, a 1958 Corvette
for himself as well as a 1957 Volkswagen
Beetle Convertible for his granddaughter.
Puff currently resides in Porterfield, WI with
his lovely wife Janice.
BSC Completed a Historic Conversion
Bay Shipbuilding Co. (BSC) had the
honor of converting the St. Mary’s
Challenger; the oldest self-unloading,
self-propelled steal cargo vessel on the
Great Lakes. She steamed into BSC on
November 11, 2013 to be cut down into
an articulated tug barge (ATB).
The 562-foot steamship was 107 years
old at the time of her arrival at
BSC. At the time she was
built, Teddy Roosevelt was
president, only 14% of
American homes had a
bathtub, the American
flag had 45 stars, and the
population of Las Vegas
was only 30. The next oldest
vessels still servicing inland
waters were built in 1942, 36 years
after the St. Mary’s Challenger.
Additional Bay News
Celebrating 45 Years of Service
BSC celebrated its 45th year of conducting business. During this
time, BSC has built 72 vessels
and is under contract
for an additional 3.
“We are creating a
corporate and personal
legacy every day we come
to work,” says Todd Thayse,
VP & GM of BSC, “A safe work
place, pride and commitment to
quality took us through the first 45
This conversion involves removing the
existing stern end and its existing steam
propulsion plant. In addition to fabricating and installing a new Bludworth-style
ATB notch, the forward-end accommodations were also modified to allow for
a forward-end machinery area.
Before her conversion, she was
powered by a
Skinner Marine
Unaflow 4-cylinder reciprocating
steam engine burning heavy fuel oil
rated at 3,500 i.h.p. (2,611 kW) with
two water tube boilers. This power was
fed to a single fixed
pitch propeller and the
vessel was equipped
with a bow thruster.
The vessel returned to
service as an ATB in
June 2014. ATBs consist
of a tank vessel (barge)
and the tug that is positioned in a notch in the
stern of the barge, which allows the tug
to propel and maneuver the barge. It
has an articulated or hinged connection
between the tug and the barge.
She was built by Great Lakes Engineering
Works as a traditional Great Lakes bulk
carrier (hull #17) and christened the
William P. Snyder on February 7th,
1906. Over the years, she held a number
of names before she was christened the
St. Mary’s Challenger on April 28,
2005. She earned a spot in Chicago
infamy when, between 1968 and 1979,
bridges that opened wide to allow her
through would routinely become stuck
in the upright position in her wake;
giving her the name of ‘jinx ship.’
years and will get us another 45.”
At the time of her retirement as a
steamer, the St. Mary’s Challenger was
the last active U.S. flag freighter built
before World War
II, one of the oldest operating ships
in the world, and
the longest ship
ever to traverse the
Chicago River. She
is older than the
Titanic and longer
than a football
field. The Challenger still has its original keel, and
much of the equipment from the early
1900s. There's an old crank-operated
telephone system, still in use on board.
“Having a backlog of solid work is
New BSC Construction
April 2014 – BSC recently received
a new construction contract with
Moran Towing. This newly signed
Moran contract to build a 110,000
BBL Barge, along with an accompanying 5300-HP Tug, will firm-up a
backlog through 2nd quarter of
2016. “We strongly believe we are
not done yet,” says Todd Thayse.
the key to creative thinking and
improved processes.” BSC is currently building a 150,000 BBL
Barge for Moran, which is expected
to be delivered in the 2nd quarter
of 2015.
BSC Winter Fleet Complete
As of April, with the exception of 4
vessels, all winter layover vessels
have departed BSC for loading
ports. “It took teamwork to process
14 vessels on time through this
tough winter repair season,” stated
Julie Koch, BSC Contracts Manager.
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MMC Finishes 4th in Corporate Challenge
Over 120 employees and family members represented
MMC. Thank you to all participants as this was the most
successful Corporate Challenge in MMC’s recent history.
May 2014 — MMC participated in the
week-long Greater M&M YMCA Corporate Challenge. During this challenge
MMC participated in 15 events
against other companies to
promote employee health
and fitness, develop community spirit, and boost company
morale. Through the week,
MMC moved up in the ranks
to finish in fourth place by
the end of the challenge.
Day One Highlights:
• MMC earned points in the
Corporate Walk with
approx. 50 participants.
• The Volleyball team had its
best showing over the last
three-years.
• The Bowling group finished
the night with a 369.
• Along with the Corporate
Challenge in full swing, so
were the Golfers.
cardboard boat on time and under
budget in the Assembly Competition.
Day Three Highlights:
• MMC combined for 18
home runs in the Softball
HR Derby to take first.
• The Scavenger Hunt team
successfully found the
chicken coop next to the
old man’s farm among
seven other riddles/clues.
• The Dodgeball team
advanced through the
winner’s bracket to the
title game, but could not
dodge their opponent.
• In a Three-Point Shootout, the team combined
for 21 three-pointers in
one minute.
Day Two Highlights:
• The Two-Mile Relay team
sprinted to the finish line in
the top three.
This design
•
In the Trivia competition,
resembles an INLS!
MMC finished one spot
ahead of last year.
• During the Minute to Win-It;
well, they may have needed
two minutes.
• An engineering feat, the
May 2014 — The March of Dimes was yet another
premier shipbuilders
great success this year. The event was held at Marinette City
constructed a
Park on Saturday, May 3rd. A total of 200 participants
card- and over
MMC Contributes to Walk
$14,000 was raised for the organization. Walkers representing local
companies included, BAMC, Prevea Health, YMCA, and various family teams.
With a generous donation from Marinette Marine, a team of MMC employees,
family and friends walked for the cause and exceeded their $1,200 goal. If you are interested
in becoming a part of a MMC team next year; not only to raise money, but awareness about
the March of Dimes, please contact Megan Tharp, x6655.
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Day Four Highlights:
• Team MMC dug in their
heels at Tug of War to
finish in the top three.
• Extra obstacles were
overcome at the Obstacle
Course competition as
MMC finished with a few
red raspberries on their
knees.
• A solid “tasty” performance
put the MMC Cake Decorating team in the top two.
Event
Placement
Assembly Competition
8th
Bowling
9th
Cake Decorating
2nd
Corporate Walk
5th
Dodge Ball
2nd
Golf Scramble
8th
Minute to Win It
6th
Obstacle Course
6th
Scavenger Hunt
4th
Softball HR Derby
1st
Three Point Contest
5th
Trivia
9th
Tug of War
3rd
Two Mile Relay
3rd
Volleyball
4th
ACE Marine Wins SCA Award
On Thursday, June 5th, ACE Marine
Successful
Blood Drive
held a cookout honoring their employees for achieving the 2013 Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)
Award for Improvement in Safety.
This award is given to shipyards with a
10% or more year-on-year reduction
of their total recordable incidence rate
(TRIR). While ACE’s goal will always
be zero harm, their 2013 accomplishment in this area was quite remarkable
achieving zero lost time and only
three recordable injuries.
45 ACE employees were served brats
Green Bay facility. They witnessed
Isak Nelson, Fabricator II Leadman,
receiving this prestigious award on
behalf of all ACE Marine employees.
Celebrating with ACE were representatives from MMC, BSC and Fincantieri.
and hamburgers at the ACE Marine,
MMC’s Outreach Committee and the
American Red Cross express their
appreciation for your generosity in
support of the recent Blood Drive.
Your personal commitment was
incredibly helpful and allowed them
to exceed the goal of 25 units by an
additional 9.
Thank you from all of us.
Jeff Frank congratulated the entire
workforce for their support of ACE
Marine’s safety vision. “Thank you
for your commitment to safety,
without that commitment by you
the award we receive today would
not be possible.”
MMC Received SCA Awards
May – Congratulations to Marinette Marine Corp.
for earning the 2013 Shipbuilders Council of America
(SCA) Award for Excellence in Safety and Award for
Improvement in Safety. Pictured with both plaques
are Aaron Walters, MMC Environmental Health &
Safety (EH&S) Manager and Chuck Goddard, MMC
President, CEO and GM. This amazing accomplishment is the culmination of years of your dedication
to safety and health by you and those working
around you. Winning both awards is truly a
testament to our commitment to safety.
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Unity Club Golf Outing
Celebrating MMC Anniversaries
The 2nd Annual Unity Club Golf
Outing, held June 14th, was a tremendous success raising over $900 for
Menominee Girls Basketball. The outing was filled with MMC employees,
friends and families eager to support
this local organization.
Here’s cause for celebration – your employment anniversary! Celebrating your
anniversary demonstrates to all employees and prospects that, while others have
come and gone, MMC has flourished. MMC’s Senior Leadership Team recognizes
your accomplishments and wishes to spread awareness of your service.
40 Years of Service
10 Year Anniversary
Hofer, Amy
Johnson, Alan
Lead Shipbuilder
Rosene, Jeffery
Hollinger, Jason
Foreman
Sebero, Daniel
Journeyman Shipbuilder
5 Year Anniversary
James, Matthew
Foreman
35 Year Anniversary
Anker, Timothy
Engineer II
Kamka, Norman
Curran, Shawn
Sr Engineer Technician
Garrison, Matt
IT, Application Analyst
Keto, Brian
Engineer Technician II
Lead Shipbuilder
20 Year Anniversary
Thirty-eight teams participated in this
year’s 4-person scramble and networking event, held at the North
Shore Golf Club. Overall winning
team, finishing with a score of 64
(7 under par) included: Tracy
Coveyou, Don Toyne, Fred Gignac
and Mike Hoard.
Mechanic Shipbuilder
Johnson, Matthew Production Eng. Manager
Lesperance, Susan Director of Talent Mgmt
Smalls, Clement
Matthews, Ralph
Sr Engineer Technician
Maritime Sustainment Mgr.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Kostock, Eric
Journeyman Shipbuilder
Koszla Jr, Robert
Mechanic - NTJ Shipbuilder
Moutafis, Georgios Director LCS Ship & Systems
Pentico, Troy
Foreman
Pollard, Gary
Foreman
Pullen, Milton
Foreman
Seidler, William
Staff Engineer - Rotation
Semrau, Nicole
Planner Mat. Mgmt. Exp.
Steinfeldt, Jason
Foreman
Tess, Scott
Foreman
15 Year Anniversary
Robertson, Wayne Outfit - Engineer
Anderson, Sam
Journeyman Shipbuilder
Schmidt-Zajdel, Marjorie QMS Coordinator
Beno, Michael
Mechanic Shipbuilder
1 Year Anniversary
Carviou, Susan
Production Exp. & Coor.
Baker, Robert
Planner
Tessier, Eric
Journeyman Shipbuilder
Chepeck, Patrick
Lead Shipbuilder
Benson, Jared
Production Expeditor
Tharp, Megan
Training Coordinator
Konyn, Thomas
Lead Shipbuilder
Butler, John
Program Controller
Winter, Angelina
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Laundree, Scott
Helper Shipbuilder
Conard, Cody
Associate Mech. Engineer
Salewsky, Brandon Journeyman Shipbuilder
Dalley, Tara
DC Office Mgr/Admin Asst
Seymour, George
Lead Shipbuilder
DuPont, Nicholas Weld Engineer
Swette, Cynthia
Journeyman Shipbuilder
Flint, David
Engineer I
Teasdale, Scott
Journeyman Shipbuilder
Friend, Matthew
Staff Engineer - Rotation
Waloway, Daniel
Lead Shipbuilder
Gesick, Donald
Chief Financial Officer
May through July 2014
List may vary dependent
on the date list was pulled.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone year (those ending in 0 or 5) or an
in-between year, your anniversary is a chance to remind the shipbuilding industry
of Marinette Marine’s continued success.
Announcing MMC Retirements
After years of hard work and dedication, it's time to take a permanent vacation!
Please join us as we offer best wishes to our recent MMC retirees.
Other special events on the course
such as a long drive contest, longest
putt, closest to the pin, a pink ball
contest, and a putting contest all
added to the fun. After golfing came
to a close, the patrons headed inside
the clubhouse for a buffet style
dinner. During that time, many
stories were told and embellished.
Immediately following dinner, a
raffle was underway giving away
many golf related prizes.
Other winning golfers include:
• Long Drive (M) – Pat Covitz
David Margis
Douglas Bergstrom
David Beaudo
William Gressel
Ronald Sendzik
Paul McClain
April 2014
April 2014
April 2014
April 2014
May 2014
April 2014
38 years of service
18 years of service
16 years of service
13 years of service
12 years of service
11 years of service
Thomas Brown Jr.
William Stewart
Fredrick Steese
Lawrence LaCosse
Mark Ecker
May 2014
May 2014
May 2014
June 2014
June 2014
5 years of service
5 years of service
2 years of service
35 years of service
5 years of service
MMC Cell Phone Tips...
 If your business travel plans take you outside of the U.S., make sure Information Technologies (IT) is advised in advance to setup your international
plan. Many times, travelers arrive at their destination only to find their
needed services are offline.
 Otterbox holsters do break! Please return damaged holsters to IT as there is
a warranty on them and you will be issued a new holster.
• Long Drive (F) – Wendy Trippler
• Longest Putt – David Slamka
• Closest to the pin – Derek Smith
MMC Outreach and Community Calendar of Events
• Peoria Scoring Team – Ryan Hoernke,
• Marinette Rock the Island
Jamie Sevon, Ron Hanson & Matt Gerard
• Pink Ball Contest – Mandy Price,
Chris Tamscheck, Angeline Winter &
Pete Winter
© Marinette
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June 28 • Waterfront Festival
• Logging and Heritage Festival July 12-13 • MMC Unity Club Picnic
• YMCA Corporate
• Peshtigo Historical Day
Softball Tournament
July 23&25
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