SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 THOMPSON EXHIBITION STAFF & VOLUNTEER PREVIEW WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 4 6:00 PM

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1 SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 THOMPSON EXHIBITION STAFF & VOLUNTEER PREVIEW WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 4 6:00 PM 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 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.

2 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. ARTS ON THE QUAD DEBUT SERIES Many thanks to all the staff and volunteers who contributed to the successful debut of the Arts on the Quad performance series. The beautiful setting of the McGraw Quad, the glorious weather (most of the time) and talented performers offered a memorable experience for all who attended. From the first production of Flock Theater's Romeo and Juliet to the final concert featuring the upbeat music of West End Blend, these were evenings to remember! Special thanks to staff members Sharon Brouillard, Kara Noto, Gabe Gresko, Eveanne Stouch, Autumn Payne, Elisabeth Saxe, Dan McFadden, Deb Sposato, Greg Ballassi, Brenna Miner, Jordan Mierzwik, Craig Edwards, Arlene Marcionette, Elysa Engelman, and Isabella Zagare. And to the volunteers who worked hard to keep things running smoothly at each event, rain or shine--kathy Busse, Dave Carpenter, Julie Doering, Lou Esposito, John Fischetti, Beth Freeman, Sam Graley, Joan Hausmann, Chris Hausmann, Matt Ivey, Carol Larson, Tracey Mirsky, Tom Mirsky, Patricia Offen, Dave Olsson, and Shania Zelvin. We all look forward to the 2017 Arts on the Quad! Susan Funk 2016 ANTIQUE MARINE ENGINE EXPO, AUGUST 20 TH & 21 ST OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY! 1908 Lloyd 2-cycle Marine, 2 cyl. / 6 HP, made by: Thousand Island Boat & Engine Company of Morristown, NY. From The James Mathews Collection. Twenty-five wonderful years and this show was the best yet. We had 108 Exhibitors and over 340 Exhibits. Saturday was a max crowd and Sunday was only slightly less.

3 This year we celebrated J.W. Lathrop Engines, which all of you know were made right here in downtown Mystic. We had 10 Lathrop engine Exhibits. One of them, or at least its badly corroded casting, was used as a boat anchor here in the Mystic River during the 2005 Engine Show. Once again, the Staff and volunteers teamed up to prepare the Shipyard, set up the steam table, erect tents, and prepare the pool for the RC model boats. One volunteer even worked until midnight Friday. Now that s devotion. Then on Sunday afternoon, more devoted volunteers came in to disassemble what the Friday crew had assembled. Scott Noseworthy, the Engine Collections Manager, was everywhere and anywhere. The 2017 show is planned for August 19 th and 20 th. See you there! MYSTIC SEAPORT & MATT BARNES IN THE NEWS.IN DENMARK! Shipwright Matt Barnes has been spending most of this summer at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde Denmark working on building a Viking ship. Matt was the recipient of the 2016 Mallory Grant. He seems to have received the attention of the local press and made the front page of the Roskilde DAGBLADET! Matt has been documenting his experience in his blog and also on his Instagram account how_not_to_build_a_boat. Göran Buckhorn was kind enough to translate the article for us. Matt is expected back in the Shipyard in early September, we look forward to hearing about his experience. In the newspaper Dagbladet in Roskilde, Denmark, August 17, 2016 Front page: American shipwright prospers Vikings: Presently, the Viking ship museum is visited by the American shipwright Matthew Barnes. Barnes is in Roskilde to trace the American wooden boat building tradition back to its

4 European roots. And of course, he is to learn the trade from the best [shipwrights] in the world. That knowledge, he is going to bring back to the museum in New England, where he works. Inside: Caption (above image): Matthew Barnes is working at Mystic Seaport Museum, which has a very impressive collection of American wooden vessels, among other things, the only still seaworthy wooden whalingship. Header: Barnes [is] only building [a] boat [A Danish play with words: Barnes bygger bara både] Exchange: For two months the American Matthew Barnes prospers as he is on an exchange program at the Viking ship museum to learn about the old tools and ship building technics. By Lars Kimer Roskilde: Matthew Barnes grabs hold of the axe and starts carefully to cut in the oak plank that lies in front of him. Carefully, he bends over to take a closer look at the plank. How are the years running? He takes a good look at the small chips cut off by the axe, ensuring that as many fibers remain intact. That is the way you keep the strength and flexibility in a piece of wood. Normally, the 32-year-old American works at the museum Mystic Seaport, which is located between New York and Boston, in the state of Connecticut, in the village of Mystic. The museum has approximately 120,000 [sic!] visitors a year. I am here on a scholarship to learn about the Vikings tools, how you use them, and how you use the knowledge in ships building. We are very interested to get more knowledge on how ship building in northern Europe might have affected the American boat building, Matthew Barnes explains. To build Therefore, the trip has also taken him to both the Netherlands and the Faeroe Island. Before he goes home, he is also to visit Sweden, Norway, and Iceland, but the longest stay he will have in Denmark, at the Viking ship museum. We are hoping to be able to track the technics that have been used on the old boats in America to their European roots, says Matthew Barnes, who is an educated ship builder. He has now learned so much that it will only take him three, four days to finish a plank for the Viking ship that he is helping to build.

5 The Viking ship is standing on keel, with a few planks in place at the boat building spot at the Museum Island. Søren Nielsen, from the Viking ship museum, has promised me to send some picture of the ship when she is completed, Matthew Barnes says and smiles. Matthew Barnes continues his trip to Sweden, Norway and Iceland on August 27. Caption (below image): I am hoping to learn a lot about the old tools, and we are very interested to trace the American ship building traditions back to its European roots, Matthew Barnes says ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SUMMER CAMP SEASON Mystic Seaport welcomed over 600 campers here this summer (not including the Brilliant!), enjoying Summer Day Camp, Community Sailing, and the Joseph Conrad Overnight Sailing Camp. Many thanks to all the staff whose hard work and great energy made the programs a success and produced many happy campers: Hallie Payne, Mary Morrissey, Jenna Alessandro, Barb Jarnagin, Brian Koehler, Rebecca Donohue, Katy Day, Karlee Etter, Chelle Farrand, Natasha Przybylski, Ryan O Connell, Thea Moore, Katie Zirkel, Alida Roorda, Hannah King, Trey Schwack, Matt Forte, Colin Jacobs, Frannie Roorda, Lisa Spalding, and Wes Pfiffner. Sarah Cahill 7

6 CITIZEN BANK PRESENTS FAMILY FUN DAY AT MYSTIC SEAPORT SEPTEMBER 17 Free Admission for Children All Day Mystic, Conn. (September 1, 2016) Mystic Seaport announces Citizens Bank will be hosting Family Fun Day at Mystic Seaport on Saturday, September 17. Children ages 17 and younger will receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. Citizens Bank is proud to sponsor the Family Fun Day at Mystic Seaport, bringing the community together for a day of learning and fun the whole family can enjoy, said Lisa Maass, President, Citizens Bank, Connecticut. It s a great opportunity for first-time visitors and frequent guests to spend time at this historic museum and enjoy activities for all ages. A quintessential New England experience, Mystic Seaport offers visitors of all ages a unique link to America s seafaring past and the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on history. In addition to the Museum s exhibits, historic ships, and 19th-century seafaring village, the schedule for the day includes: Face painters, balloon artists and glitter tattoo artists on the Membership patio from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities for children including crafts and games in Home Port, the Discovery Barn, the Children s Museum, a Navigation Quest scavenger hunt, and the Playscape playground. Free lemonade and coffee served in the Membership Building. A free cookie from the Bake Shop to all Citizens Bank card holders. Rowboat and sailboat rentals, waterfront cruises, toy boat making and Planetarium shows. (Subject to additional fees.) Adult admission is $26, with a $3 discount for Citizens Bank employees with identification. STAFF & VOLUNTEER DISCOUNTS REMINDERS As a reminder, staff and volunteers receive the following discounts at time of purchase with the presentation of their badge: 25% - Bake Shop & Store; 15% - Galley Restaurant; 10% - Latitude 41.

7 In addition staff and volunteers receive a free meal after the purchase of 5 punches on their frequent diner card at the Galley. Please be advised these cards expire at the end of the season. 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. WELCOME TESSA GRACE! Congratulations to Erin Richard, her husband Damon and big brother Tucker, who welcomed Tessa Grace on August 16. Mom and baby are healthy and doing well! DO YOUR PART FOR A HEALTHY HEART Join Mystic Seaport as we participate in the American Heart Association s Heart Walk on Sunday, September 25 th at the Mohegan Reservation! Join our team! It only takes two easy steps! 1. Click HERE to find our team page 2. Click the red "Join Team" button on the right hand side of the screen and follow the prompts Participating is easy. Simply join our team and then do your best to collect donations for the American Heart Association. Funds raised through the Heart Walk will support the American Heart Association s mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. There is no registration fee or a minimum amount you must raise to participate. Why Heart Walk? One in three Americans has some form of cardiovascular disease and stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. We can change this by walking and raising funds for the Heart Walk.

8 Help grow our team; please forward this link to anyone you think will want to walk, raise funds and make a difference in our community. The more the merrier when it comes to our Heart Walk team! Thank you in advance! If you would like to just walk on this day please just send Jeanne Gade an or call ext More information will be distributed as the day approaches! 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: 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 THOMPSON EXHIBITION BUILDING DEDICATION AND RECEPTION: Volunteers are needed to act as ushers, escorting guests from check-in to their seats on the Commons and then queuing guests row by row after the ceremony to enter the building Volunteers are needed on Friday, September 23rd from 4-7pm ANNUAL MEETING-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH: 8 Volunteers are needed in the Thompson Exhibition Building Stations to help direct the flow of attendees to the meeting from 9-10AM and 8 Volunteers are needed in the River Room of Latitude 41 as greeters for the brunch 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. JUNIOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (ADULT VOLUNTEERS ALSO WELCOME) 2016 ANTIQUE VEHICLE SHOW-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH: Junior volunteers are needed to assist with the Exhibitors breakfast from 6:30-10:30AM. We also need help watching cars from 8:45-12PM and 11:45-4PM. Two hour shifts to do lunch reliefs from 11:30-1:30PM are also available. CHOWDER DAYS, OCTOBER 8-10TH: Junior volunteers are 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 Saturday September 3, 2016 THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE **EARLY FALL CAULKING MEMO ATTACHED**

9 noon-5pm 4pm-10pm Groups: No Groups Nautical Nightmares rehearsals in the Campbell Room Bedard/Bouchard ceremony on the North Lawn and Reception in the river room Contact: Alyson Clark 100 guests Treworgy Planetarium: 11am Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 2pm Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 3pm Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 4pm Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) Sunday September 4, 2016 noon-3pm Wasylik Wedding Anniversary Contact: Jenna Landon 30 guests 5pm-11pm Holak/ Amendola ceremony & reception on North Lawn and in River Room Contact: Jenna Landon 100 guests 5pm-11pm Essex Yacht Club Contact: Alyson Clark 50 guests 5:30pm-8:30pm Summer Music Sunday Groups - No Groups Treworgy Planetarium: 11am Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 2pm Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 3pm Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) 4pm Summer Stars and the Mariner (Public Program) Monday September 5, 2016 Labor Day Membership September Promotion Nav Station in the North End Professional/Commercial photography policy Electric Boat Day scheduled for October 15 Other Agenda Items: DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN/SHIPYARD

10 Saturday, September 3 Sunday, September 4 Monday, September 5 Duty Officer: Q. Snediker Duty Officer: M. Foster Duty Officer: L. Watrous Security: Gary Doerfler, x5310 Security: Diane Alley, x5310 Security: Diane Alley, x5310 Watch Captain: Rachel Thomas-Shapiro Watch Captain: Tom Brillat Watch Captain: Tom Brillat Shipyard: Karl Kohler, x5341 Shipyard: Karl Kohler, x5341 Shipyard: Karl Kohler, x5341 CLASSFIEDS Mystic Seaport employee is in urgent need of a room to rent that's close to the museum shipyard. Please call: pushkinpipcat@gmail.com Director of Interpretation Custodian Part-time Shipwrights Rigger Actor (Seasonal) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES To view job listings and learn how to apply, please visit the Mystic Seaport website. PHOTO OF THE WEEK

11 Photo by Joe Michael