SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 THOMPSON EXHIBITION STAFF & VOLUNTEER PREVIEW WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 4 6:00 PM FINAL REMINDER

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1 SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 THOMPSON EXHIBITION STAFF & VOLUNTEER PREVIEW WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 4 6:00 PM FINAL REMINDER Mystic Seaport Staff and Volunteers are invited to a wine and cheese preview reception celebrating the opening of the Thompson Exhibition Building. Staff members who plan to attend should or call Kristen Deveau (Kristen.deveau@mysticseaport.org ext 5346). Volunteers should RSVP EveAnne Stouch (Eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org ext 5378) This event will provide staff and volunteers a preview of the space before the public opening on September 23. The following is a list of other events that will be taking place in the Thompson exhibition building leading up to the Sea-Change exhibit opening in December September 21: Staff/Volunteer Preview September 23: Leadership Donor Thompson Building Dedication (invited event) September 24: Members/Public Thompson Building Opening Member Annual Meeting and Milestone Recognition Board of Trustee Meeting October 22: America and the Sea Award Gala (ticketed event) November 9: NEMA (New England Museum Association) Conference Welcome Party (ticketed event) December 9: Leadership Donor Preview of SeaChange Exhibition (invited event) December 10: Public Opening December TBD: Staff/Volunteer Preview CONGRATULATIONS PRESERVATION SHIPYARD! The Institute of Museum and Library Services has just announced its fall 2016 awards through the Museums for America Program. We are delighted to announce that Plimoth Plantation, in partnership with Mystic Seaport, has received a grant award of $149,245 toward the preservation of Mayflower II. The funding will help underwrite Preservation Shipyard labor as well as the purchase of a forklift for Mystic Seaport and an aerial boom lift for Plimoth Plantation. The Preservation Shipyard was in dire need of a new forklift to replace one of the two aging forklifts, both of which have been in service for many decades. This joint application was the direct result of a conversation with IMLS program officer Connie Bodner when she visited Mystic Seaport last summer. While touring the Shipyard, Connie encouraged Mystic Seaport to apply for a Collections Stewardship grant, and encouraged us to present the Shipyard as a conservation studio, and the forklift and aerial boom lift as essential tools for vessel conservation.

2 The Advancement Department WELCOME THREE NEW EDUCATORS TO THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The Education Department welcomes three new educators to our team: Ben Ellcome is the new Assistant Manager of Community Sailing. Ben has had many years of experience teaching sailing, both on the Great Lakes and in Newport, RI. He spent over eight years as a professional sailor on antique 12 meter sailboats, including Northern Light, and recently developed a boat-building program for youth through the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association. Ben also has eight years of experience implementing youth development programming through various organizations in Rhode Island, including the Boys and Girls Club. Ben started September 12 and is headquartered in the Youth Training Building. Ethan Closius is a new Anchor Watch Overnight Program Educator. Ethan has experience working in a residential camp setting for individuals with special needs, and in an afterschool program with Plymouth Parks and Recreation. Ethan has a B.S. in Social Studies Education and is from East Lyme. He will be working mostly weekends for the youth Anchor Watch program. Ethan joined us at the end of August. Joe Garzone is also a new Anchor Watch Overnight Program Educator. Joe has his B.A. in History and Social Science with a concentration in Secondary Education, and has been student and substitute teaching in a variety of schools. While in school Joe was also the Vice President of the History Club. He will be working with Ethan mostly weekends for the youth Anchor Watch program. Joe joined us at the end of August. Sarah Cahill FAREWELL TO SUSAN KIETZMAN It is with bittersweet emotions that the Advancement Department announces the departure of Susan Kietzman, our grant writer, who will be leaving Mystic Seaport at the end of this month to dedicate more time to her work as an author. Her last day in the office will be Thursday, September 29. Although we are sad to lose her as part of our team, we are overjoyed for her success in recently being offered a fifth book contract. (Her forth novel will be released in April 2017.) This extra time will allow her to fully focus on her craft, as well as to the all-important promotional side of her work. Susan arrived at the Museum in September 2010, and was originally hired on as a part-time, temporary member of our staff. She quickly earned our respect (and a permanent position) for her excellent writing and organizational skills, irreverent, quick-witted sense of humor, and feisty investigative reporter sensibilities. Susan was renowned for her grace under pressure and for her ability to keep people on task under deadline. Susan will be sorely missed! Chris Freeman, Claire Calabretta and the Advancement Department CHANGES TO THE WindRose As previously announced, the Museum will no longer print and mail the WindRose event and program guide that we produce three times a year. Instead, we have prepared a digital WindRose that directs people to relevant pages on the website. The change begins with the Fall/Winter issue. The

3 Museum will achieve substantial cost savings with this initiative and continue our transition to digital delivery where appropriate. Members were informed over the summer and we asked those who did not have an on record with us to supply one, which many did. If you encounter someone who did not receive the but would like to, please have them update their record by ing or calling the Membership Department at Marketing & Communications prepared a printable version in a format similar to the old WindRose which is available for download on the website at: Please direct people to that URL if they ask for a hard-copy version. Links are on the Main Membership, Member Programs, and the Museum Calendar pages on the website. FIRST THURSDAY A huge Thank You to Maureen Hennessey, Executive Assistant to the President & Board of Trustees and Paul O Pecko, Vice President for Collections & Research who teamed up to present an extremely entertaining and informative talk and slide show on the Evolution and Legacy at Mystic Seaport: The impact of leadership families. The presentation brought the Seaport s past to life and gave us an appreciation for three major contributors and their families who dedicated themselves to the development and growth of Mystic Seaport. Our October 6 th First Thursday will be a special insider look at how the new Thompson Exhibition Building works presented by Ken Wilson, Director of the Physical Plant of Mystic Seaport. All staff and volunteers welcome. Coffee, tea and donuts will be available on the Membership Patio from 8:20 am to 8:50 am when we will proceed to the Thompson Exhibition Building. The presentation will begin at 9:00 am. EveAnne Stouch and Susan O'Donnell VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MEMBERSHIP LOUNGE RECEPTIONIST: A Volunteer is needed to work alongside weekend Membership staff to help welcome guests during high traffic weekends. Dates to include: MEMBER DAY SEPTEMBER 24; CHOWDER DAYS OCTOBER 8-9; FIELD DAYS NOVEMBER 25-26; COMMUNITY CAROL SING DECEMBER 18; 2017 MOTHER S DAY MAY 8; 2017 FATHER S DAY JUNE 19 # VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 1-2; 11:00 am 2:00 pm 2016 ANTIQUE VEHICLE SHOW-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH: MANY Volunteers are needed to assist with parking cars from 6:30-9:30AM; watch cars from 8:45-12PM and 11:45-4PM. Volunteers are also needed to assist with visitor rides from 8:45-12PM and 11:45-3:30PM. OYSTER DAY: 1 Volunteer is needed on Friday, September 30 th from 4:45-7PM and 1 Volunteer is needed on Saturday, October 1 st from 7-11AM to check in the various vendors upon arrival, hand-out packets, badges, direct to set-up location and provide general information.

4 2 Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 1 st from 7-10AM to assist with set-up and directing vendors to the various locations; 6 Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 1 st from 11AM-5PM to assist with shell conservancy. Save the Bay volunteers will be here to help transfer bins of shells to a special dumpster where the shells will be cured and prepped to return to Mystic Seaport to create Oyster Beds here. JUNIOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (ADULT VOLUNTEERS ALSO WELCOME) 2016 ANTIQUE VEHICLE SHOW-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH: Volunteers are needed to help watch cars from 8:45-12PM and 11:45-4PM. Two hour shifts to do lunch reliefs from 11:30-1:30PM are also available. OYSTER DAY: 1 Volunteer is needed on Friday, September 30 th from 4:45-7PM and 1 Volunteer is needed on Saturday, October 1 st from 7-11AM to check in the various vendors upon arrival, hand-out packets, badges, direct to set-up location and provide general information. 2 Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 1 st from 7-10AM to assist with set-up and directing vendors to the various locations; 6 Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 1 st from 11AM-5PM to assist with shell conservancy. Save the Bay volunteers will be here to help transfer bins of shells to a special dumpster where the shells will be cured and prepped to return to Mystic Seaport to create Oyster Beds here. CHOWDER DAYS, OCTOBER 8-10TH: Junior volunteers are desperately needed to assist with various games on the Village Green (ring toss, bean bag toss, Jenga, Connect 4), Scarecrow Craft, Maze Attendant and Cornhusk Doll craft on Saturday, October 8th, Sunday, October 9th and Monday, October 10th. There are morning shifts from 10:30AM-1:30PM and afternoon shifts from 1:30PM-4:30PM If you are available and would like to sign up for any of the opportunities listed above, please contact EveAnne Stouch or Susan O Donnell at or eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org BOOKS ETC, ETC, ETC. The Seaport Bookclub Fall Potluck welcomes all current and former Seaport Staff and Volunteers and their friends to a gathering. We will share a Potluck dinner, discuss our summer reading, and anything else, and enjoy the view from Bettye Noyes' family cottage on Latimer Point. Join in the fun at 5:15 pm, Thursday, September 22, Directions will be posted in Brustolon. Any questions may be directed to Phyllis Phyllis Sailer DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR PROVIDENCE BRUINS Mystic Seaport employees, volunteers, and their friends and family can purchase tickets to upcoming Providence Bruins games for a discounted price. Tickets are $20 per person and include a free hot dog and soda/beer voucher along with a FREE $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card. The games are Friday, October 14th at 7:05 PM and Sunday, October 16th at 3:05 PM.

5 The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, September 30th. If you would like to place an order, please contact Kristen Deveau in HR at or ext MYSTIC SEAPORT A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT Effective September 6, Mystic Seaport will become a Smoke- Free Environment. It is the intention of Mystic Seaport to prohibit smoking on all areas of the grounds in order to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, volunteers and visitors. For purposes of this policy; smoking is defined as the act of lighting, smoking or carrying a lighted or smoldering cigar, cigarette, pipe or electronic cigarette of any kind. The Smoke-Free Environment applies to: All areas of buildings occupied by Seaport employees. All grounds and exhibits of the Seaport. All vehicles owned or leased by the Seaport. All visitors (customers and vendors) to Seaport premises. All contractors and consultants and/or their employees working on Seaport premises. We believe that the spirit of thoughtfulness and cooperation which is characteristic at the Seaport is adequate to resolve any disputes which might arise under this policy. Any questions or concerns about the application of the policy should be brought to the attention of the individuals supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department. FLU SHOTS Flu shots will be available once again this year in HR. Dates and times are as follows: Thursday October 20; 8 10 AM Tuesday October 25; 8 10 AM Please complete the attached form and return to Kristen Deveau (Kristen.deveau@mysticseaport.org) prior to October 18 to reserve your space. THANK YOU Thank you for the beautiful flowers for the birth of our baby girl. It was such a nice surprise to receive a lovely bouquet celebrating this special occasion. Tessa is doing great and big brother Tucker has realized she's here to stay and is becoming Mama's little helper. Fondly, Erin Richard and family

6 THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Saturday Sept 17, 2016 Williams Mystic Weekend & Citizen s Bank Day 8am-10pm 9am-5pm 9am-Noon Noon -1pm 2pm -4pm 3pm -5pm 4pm-10pm 4pm-9pm 5pm-6pm Williams Mystic Event in Boat House and Boat Shed Citizens Bank Children Activities on the Members Patio Lantern Light Rehearsals in Campbell Room Williams Mystic Lunch on the Green Williams Mystic Speakers in Greenmanville Church Prospect Senior Lunch in Tap Room Krashcel/Coffey ceremony and reception Contact: Alyson Clark 100 guests Williams Mystic In Campbell Room, Howell Room and Childrens Museum Williams Mystic Games on the Green Groups 9am-5pm 1:30pm-2:30pm Voyages FQCC, 26 Guests Range in Motion Delano-Kindred Group, 43 Guests Treworgy Planetarium: 11am Harvest Lights" at 11:00 AM 2pm Harvest Lights" at 2:00 PM 3pm Harvest Lights" at 3:00 Sunday September 18, 2016 Coastweeks Regatta *** No Waterfront Tours*** 6am-5pm 8am-noon 11am-5pm 5pm-8pm Coast Weeks Regatta on North Lawn and south end of Village Green Williams Mystic Alumni Breakfast on Membership Patio (Rain location: Boatshed) Warhola/Lasky reception in River Room Contact: Kim Aubin 75 guests Conrad Camp in Galley and on Village Green Groups: No groups Treworgy Planetarium: 11am Harvest Lights" 2pm Harvest Lights" 3pm Harvest Lights" Other Items Discussed: Discussed progress of Thompson Building A/V Lighthouse is up and running, working on video xshoot on Thompson Deck Downrigging on Morgan to continue on Friday with no access for guests Reviewed Williams Mystic Weekend, Citizen s Bank Day and Coastweeks Regatta

7 DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/SHIPYARD Saturday, September 17 Sunday, September 18 Duty Officer: M. Stets, Radio Duty Officer: I. Zagare, Radio Security: Gary Doerfler, ext.5310 Security: Diane Alley, ext Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Shipyard: Doug Butler ext Shipyard: Doug Butler ext EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Shipwrights Rigger Mate Custodian (Part- Time) Security (Part-Time) To view job listings and learn how to apply, please visit the Mystic Seaport website. CLASSFIEDS Mystic Seaport employee is in urgent need of a room to rent that's close to the museum shipyard. Please call: or pushkinpipcat@gmail.com For Sale Contact Margaret: Single Beds; 1 LLBEAN with underbed storage; new countertop oven; bookcase call for pricing. For Sale Contact Brian Koehler - brian.koehler@mysticseaport.org Queen sized Simmons Beautyrest box spring. Like new, barely used. $100 or best offer For Sale: Contact judelarz@aol.com Singer Straight stitch machine ideal for medium leather, canvas or upholstering. Several attachments and many extra bobbins included. Recently completely serviced. $200 or BO. Singer Treadle Gold/silver decals intact. Recently completely serviced. Good running order. $150 or BO. Complete Fiber Dye Shop 40 Pro Chem MX dyes, mixing chemicals, plastic containers for dipping, sponge brushes, Pyrex and other microwaveable bowls, heating pad and dedicated microwave oven for proofing silk scarves and yardage. $75 for all, no cherry picking.

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8 SPECIAL DOG LOOKING FOR A HOME We are looking for a new home for our beloved Border Collie, Pico. She is an amazing, athletic, smart and loving dog but has some special needs and requires just the right person and home. She cannot be placed in a home with children or other dogs and she needs room to roam and lots of walks. We would love for her to be nearby so that we can visit her. If you are interested and want to know more or know someone who might be interested, please contact us as soon as possible. kdk913@gmail.com or Krystal & Caleb Rose

9 PHOTO OF THE WEEK Masin Room Mural Install Photo by Joe Michael

OCTOBER 21, 2016 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 PILOTS FUND AWARDEES HOLIDAY SALE SIGN UP

OCTOBER 21, 2016 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 In a change from past years, we have decided that starting this year the Museum will now be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day. This practice