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BIWNEWSFebruary2010VLS Load-Out onMichael Murphy (DDG 112)(see page 3)INSIDEFrom the Helm - 2Performance - 3Ethics Reminder - 3Secretary Work Visit - 45 Star Compliance - 4Wellness and Benefits - 5What’s in a Name? - 6From the Fleet - 8Advantageous Load-Out - 8BIW CREST - 9Service Anniversaries - 10Open Mic - 10Welcome New Hires - 11Retirees - 11Maine Polar Bears - 12

From the HelmJeff Geiger, President, Bath Iron WorksBy the time you read this, most, if not all of you, will haveattended one of the “all hands” sessions which tookplace during the last week of February. I hope youcame away with a clearer picture of the significant things we’vebeen able to accomplish together as well as a good measure ofconfidence over what lies ahead.I’d like to briefly highlight some of the important themesfrom my presentation for any who were not able to attendand it will also provide a little “refresher” for those who werepresent.• Last year was a very good year for BIW in terms of overallcost, quality, schedule, and safety performance. Whether itwas ongoing construction of DDG 51 ships, designing andconstructing DDG 1000, providing critical support fordelivery of LCS 2, or achieving our best safety record inanyone’s memory, you faced tough challenges and cameout on top. Every one of us should feel very proud ofwhat we accomplished in 2009.• By leveraging your individual and collective skills to makebest use of our Land Level Transfer Facility and Ultra Hall,you have transformed the way surface combatants areconstructed.• We are working through a challenging transition fromDDG 51 ship construction to the point where two-thirdsof the DDG 1000 units are now in some stage of production.DDG 1000 is now the dominant presence in all ofour major facilities with the exception of the LLTF andUltra Hall—and those areas are not far behind. A key tosuccess this year is ensuring the DDG 51 momentumcontinues on DDG 109, 111, and 112 as the DDG 1000progresses further into our facility.• Because of what we’ve accomplished together, we’re ableto pursue new and different markets such as smallercombatants, assess potential roles for BIW in Maine’sfuture plans for developing offshore energy and for providingadditional engineering and technology services.• We have built credibility with our Navy customer bymeeting our commitments and delivering on what wepromise. We’re building ships for fewer hours and leadingthe design effort for both classes of DDGs. We are startingto dismantle the belief that all lead ships are fraught withproblems. As a result we have a much clearer picture ofwhat our future may hold.Robert HeikkinenThink about it. When many companies are facing qualityproblems, declining business and a very uncertain future, wehave a backlog of work that provides a period of overall stabilityfor the next several years. We are in this position not by chancebut as a result of much hard work, an unbending belief thatBath Built is Best Built® and an ever-present determination toprove that to our customers.We’re in a good place today because we earned it. But toremain here requires that we continue to work hard. Each of usneeds to make safety a personal matter. Until we all accept individualresponsibility for ensuring a safe work place, we willnever achieve our goal of sending everyone home at the end ofthe day in the same condition in which they arrived. We needto capitalize on the opportunity our backlog represents. By performingwell on the work we have, we will position ourselves totake advantage of the fact that the DDG 51 hull form will serveas the Navy’s surface combatant baseline for many years tocome. By building DDG 1000 as a follow ship, we will continueto demonstrate that we will deliver on our commitments.Today, the phrase Bath Built is Best Built® means more thanever before. It speaks to all that we are as well as the ships webuild—integrity, credibility, trust, quality, affordability—all ofthese things and more are embedded in that phrase. We’veearned the right to say it—we must now ensure our abilityto repeat it. I have no doubt we will do just that.“TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE”2 | February 2010 | BIW NEWS

Performance January 2010SafetyRECORDABLE INJURIESCumulative Through January 2010201510507.5ImprovementTargetEnvironmental9.1ActualYear to date (YTD) progress toward achievingour environmental performance goals underthe Maine DEP STEP UP and other environmentalprograms is displayed as follows:Equal to or better than YTD goalAbove YTD goal, improvedfrom prior yearAbove YTD goal, not improvedfrom prior yearLOST-TIME INJURIESCumulative Through January 201010864201.5ImprovementTarget2.5ActualCumulative Through January 2010Solid WasteHazardous WasteEnergy CostsBIW 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)Best VLS Load OutOn January 30, 2010, the MichaelMurphy (DDG 112) 1000 Ultra Unitmoved outside for an importantload-out event. This was both the first timethat a Vertical Launch System (VLS) wasloaded out at the unit level at any shipyardand also the best VLS load-out yet, per ourcustomer, the U.S. Navy. It was also thecoldest day of the winter, with low tempsand significant winds pushing the wind chillwell below zero. Still, the majority of thepeople involved in the load-out were outdoorsand on the job for 5 hours.The job required precise teamworkbetween the employees in the bottom of theVLS and those on the top side sending themdown into place. Ray Robishaw (D10),Chief Superintendent, said, “The employeesmade all of us very proud to be part of theBIW team that day. Their commitment,dedication, skill and drive were outstanding.From here, this unit goes to the land level ata level of completion surrounding the forwardVLS that will make the path to GIinspection that much easier.”Ray also complimented Andy Benedict,Jeff Cote, Skip Frye and Kervyn Willett (allD10) for working together to make a bigdifference in the completion level of thisunit prior to sending it on to LLTF.Ethics Corner ReminderHOW DO I KNOW IF I AM NOTACTING ETHICALLY?If you are worried about whether youractions will be discovered, if you feel asense of uneasiness about what you aredoing, or if you are rationalizing youractivities on any basis, you are potentiallyin an ethical danger zone.• The best piece of advice is, “Whenin doubt, always ASK. ”• Refer to the “Blue Book;” reviewcompany policies; or ask yoursupervisor or manager, or theappropriate department, i.e.Security, IT, Safety, Legal, HR orEthics, for assistance.BIW NEWS | February 2010 | 3

Navy Under Secretary Visits BIWOn January 20, 2010, TheHonorable Robert O. Work,Under Secretary of the Navy,visited BIW, accompanied by VADMDavid Architzel, Principal DeputyAssistant Secretary of the Navy andMr. Dub Summerall,Deputy PEOShips, as well as other Navy visitors.Secretary Work last visited BIW in2006 when the Land Level TransferFacility was in place but prior to constructionof the Ultra Hall. He calledit an impressive facility and noted that“BIW is continuing to improve andleading the way in surface combatantconstruction.”Left, Dave Clark speaking with Dub Summerall and Secretary Robert Work during their January visit toBIW.5 StarComplianceIn January, the bar was raised regarding the 5 StarCompliance program and all areas will be re-evaluated forcompliance. This step is being taken to ensure that theprogram continues to serve as a useful tool regarding compliancewith regulations and helping us reduce incidents, accidentsand lost time injuries in the company. Evaluation teams will bedeployed and area teams and senior management will have a keyrole in weekly inspections and ensuring compliance with safetyrequirements.At this time, all areas are preparing for re-inspection. It isanticipated that the chart to the right will soon begin to showevidence of this stepped-up activity.Safety is everyone’s business. 2009 was a good year withimproved safety statistics. However, we have a ways to go beforewe close the gap to where we need to be. CREST teams acrossthe shipyard are considering aspects of safety in their areas. Butthe strongest indicator of safety in the workplace is the extent towhich individuals take responsibility for their own safety andthat of their fellow employees by refusing to accept an unsafesituation or work practice. Speaking up about safety is alwaysthe right thing to do.FEBRUARY 12, 2010LLTF/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 shopsFacilitiesElectricalMachineGuardingFallProtectionFire,Health,SafetyHousekeepingCompliant Engaged in Assessment Preparing for Assessment Lost Star4 | February 2010 | BIW NEWS

Wellness and BenefitsSeat Belts Save Lives—ProvenAnthony Andersonbegan his job atBIW as our newWellness ProgramsManager in Decemberand soon learned howpersonal some of theinformation he deals withcould become. Here isAnthony’s story.“In my previous job, my employer gaveme the opportunity to meet with a healthcoach, whose position was similar to that ofMaggie Kelley, our health advocate at BIW.The role of the health coach was to assistindividuals in setting realistic goals relatingto general wellness. That’s what happenedin my case—I set several goals and thehealth coach helped me keep them realistic.During the discussion, the question ofseatbelt use came up. As a father of threeyoung children, I always made sure that mykids were buckled in safely, but I wasashamed to say that I did not wear a seatbelton a regular basis. Following my admission,I set a goal to wear my seatbelt each time Igot in a vehicle and after a couple months,it was a habit. If fact, I no longer feelcomfortable driving unless my seatbelt isfastened.Fast forward to the early morning ofJanuary 12, 2010 when I was driving to mynew job at BIW. In Alna, traveling south onRoute 218, I became distracted by an animaland hit a guardrail. My Honda Odysseyripped through the guardrail and over theedge of a bridge and fell approximately 20feet, landing on its side in an icy brook.Luckily, I was able to get out of the car andhad almost no physical injuries.I am thankful for that meeting with thehealth coach. I am certain that my injurieswould have been more significant if I hadnot been wearing a seatbelt that morning.”A health assessment looks at more thanyour “numbers” and risk for disease. Manyof us do not think about how our habitsand behaviors, such as wearing a seatbelt ornot getting enough sleep, affect our wellbeing.Assess your habits and risks by takingthe online Health Assessment atwww.myCIGNA.com. If you do not haveCIGNA HealthCare, check with your healthcareplan, most offer a health assessment.Your primary care provider (PCP) should beable to help you as well.Talking with your PCP or BIW’s healthadvocate about your health assessmentresults is a great way to learn about youroverall health and prevention of commonconditions. You can print your HealthAssessment results and take them with youto your annual check-up. Maggie Kelley, ouronsite health advocate, is also available todiscuss your health assessment results withyou on a confidential basis and can help youwrite a Personal Health Plan based on yourfindings. For an appointment with Maggie,call her at ext. 4939 or emailmaggie.kelley@gdbiw.com.Don’t forget to get your Health Passportstamps. Taking a Health Assessment andwriting a Personal Health Plan earns you 2stamps in your Health Passport. Informationabout the Health Assessment and instructionson how to register are available fromBenefits. Or click the Health Passport iconon the intranet and go to “MoreInformation.”Building Healthy WaysRemindsYouGET STAMPEDGetting a stamp for your HealthPassport is now easier than ever.Just look for the poster shown belowleft in your area. In addition to theHealth Passport Team (AnthonyAnderson, Maggie Kelley, Benefitsand the Wellness Team), HealthPassport “stampers” are now availablein the following locations:LocationMSCUltra HallPoint of ContactNarda Hinkley, 2nd floorLiz Pecci, 3rd floorLynn GalvanNorth Stores Christie Kelley, 1st floorCandy Nesbit 2nd floorJerry Tipton, 3rd floorCWEBMFHardingsCROFJamesCarol AlexanderDeena BennettGeorge St. HillaireNancy LarsenJessica McMillanLinda WoodPhil CoyneHazel MeserveBill SchumakerBIP Gerry PepinAMERICAN RED CROSSBLOOD BANK IN MARCHThe quarterly American Red Cross(ARC) Blood Bank will be held at BIWthe first week of March. You candonate at work Tuesday throughFriday, March 2-5, with late hoursavailable on Tuesday at both MSCand CROF.Check the electronic BIW BulletinBoard at Subject: Blood Drives forinformation regarding advance signup. Walk-ins are also welcome.All blood types are in demand, butthe Red Cross currently has a criticalneed for Type O Negative blood.Clinics such as the BIW event are animportant part of the ARC supplysystem.BIW NEWS | February 2010 | 5

What’s In A Name?Have you ever wondered how 5 Skids got its name? How about Hardings? Do youknow where Ryan’s Alley is? Here are some uniquely named places within BIWand the origins of their names. Let us know if you are aware of more.1. The Hardings Plant: Originally the site of an old trotting park in East Brunswick,the Texas Company purchased the land for use as a steel storage yard in WWI dueto its proximity to the Maine Central Railroad tracks at Harding Station (believed tobe named after the Harding Family Farm). Later, the land was purchased by the BathWater District. During WWII when BIW was looking at land for expansion, PresidentWilliam S. Newell, also a water commissioner, faced no difficulty in purchasing the landfor the shipyard. Today, it is better known as Hardings, with an “s.”4. MAPO: The Material and Planning Officewas built for Dept 50 in what is otherwiseknown as the Surveyors Office. If yousee this spelled “MAYPO,” the extra ‘Y’ isincorrect.5. Linguine Avenue: A BIW forklift driverof Italian descent was the inspiration forthis spot, located south of C ways within 5Skids. A sign can be seen there today.2. 5 Skids: Close to the KennebecRiver and midway through the shipyardis a location known as 5 Skids. Whenships were launched into the river fromA, B and C ways, five cranes were positionednorth to south (the southern mostcrane being #5) to load items onto theships being built on the ways. Near the#5 crane is an outside assembly areaknown as a platen, or a skid. Combinethese two and you get 5 Skids.3. Boiler Shop: Now called the Pipe Shopand located on the south side of the roadacross from 5 Skids, the building used to bewhere boilers were built. A boiler producessteam that is converted to mechanical energyto propel a ship through the water.Boilers were used on all U.S. Navy shipsbefore the introduction of gas turbines.6. North Stores: Now chock full of engineers,designers, buyers and others, NorthStores was originally built as a warehouseto provide additional material storagespace beyond that of the Main Storesbuilding. Located in the north endof the yard, it was, and still is, calledNorth Stores.6 | February 2010 | BIW NEWS

7. Ryan’s Alley: Once inside BIW, if youwalk south from the North Gate on whatwas/is Water St, you will stumble acrossRyan’s Alley, located just north of the firedepartment within the Main Stores. Thisalley used to lead the way to the Ryan family’shouse before the land was convertedfor BIW use. Don’t blink or you might missit! (Sorry, nothing to photograph.)10. Trash Hill: While this name describes a past life, Trash Hill (just south of the newestblast and paint building, Blast 3) has since been cleaned up and looks quite organized.8. Bourget’s Alley: The roadway betweenA and B ways is affectionately known asBourget’s Alley. Bobby Bourget ranTemporary Services years ago and hisold office is located here.11. Telephone Building: Located across Washington St from the South Gate is abuilding that used to be owned by the local telephone company which used it to storeand repair vehicles and store materials. Now owned by BIW, the building has beenrefurbished as a training center and is also known as the Employee Development Center.9. Connors Pump Station: This smallbuilding houses the collecting pumps usedwithin the heating system throughout themain yard. It is located between the TinShop and the Paint Building and is namedafter the late Bill Connors, an engineer whowas instrumental in the creation of thisbuilding.12. James Building: Before BIW purchased what became known as the JamesBuilding, it was home to Ames, a big box retail store. Rear Admiral Ralph Kirk “Jimmy”James was given the honor of having this new building named after him. AdmiralJames was known as a problem solver, be it design, logistics, materials, planning,configuration or programs to support the men and women of the U.S. Navy. Today, thesign out front identifies it as the Surface Ship Support Center (SSAC), but you can stillcall it James.Thanks to Carl Ferris, Bill Hills, Terry Jackson, Jerry Steiner and Stephen White for information and research.BIW NEWS | February 2010 | 7

From the Fleet and the FieldBath-Built Ships Assisting in Haitian Relief OpsThe Bath-built USS Higgins(DDG 76), shown right, was thefirst US Navy ship to reachHaiti following the January 12, 2010earthquake. The ship was divertedwhile en route to its homeport of SanDiego following a 6-month deploymentand operated with the USSCarl Vinson (CVN 70) to supporthumanitarian and relief efforts aspart of Operation United Response.By late January, another Bath ship,USS Normandy (CG 60), inset, wasalso off the coast of Haiti in supportof Operation United Response. Anassessment team was deployed toevaluate conditions at Petit TiguDe Nippes, about 70 miles from Portau-Prince,and evacuated some injuredcivilians for care onboard other shipsin the area.Photos courtesy of US Navy.Advantageous Load-OutIn mid-January, Roger Gilbert’s (D10)crew of carpenters were busy savingtime and working safer on JasonDunham (DDG 109). Previously, theymight have needed a whole day or more toload-out one of the larger crew berthingspaces. Taking advantage of the earlieravailability of the rooms, they created adouble crew for greater manpower, commandeeredthe elevator which is both fasterand safer, and completed load-out of bothberthing rooms 1 and 2 in a morning.Bob Cardali (D25) said, “This was aheck of a lot easier. It’s a job that’s beenknown to take much longer because weusually did it amid a lot of critical trialpreparation work and we were eitherin someone’s way or they were in ours.I expect we’ll find that this is a bigimprovement.”Berthing Load-out team, l to r: Glen Capen, Todd Twadelle, Bob Boilard, Bob Cardali, Glen Hilt, JoeMoriarty, Bert Well, Roger Gilbert, Clyde Anderson, Dawson Merrill, and Brian Saucier. Missing fromphoto: Bill Pelletier, Jason Gardner, Norman Bossie, Ron Theriault and Guy Landry.8 | February 2010 | BIW NEWS

BIW CREST TeamsCREST (Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training) isan IAM initiative designed to providejob re-entry and safety training.Employers and employees work together toinfluence greater safety, efficiency and productivityand help ensure a healthier, moreproductive work force.CREST began its work at BIW in late2008. Today, we have 17 joint subcommitteesincluding one second shift, oneergonomics, seven trade and eight areagroups. Subcommittees review injury data,look for ways to impact safety circumstancesin their area and engage with fellowemployees on related topics. They raiseawareness of what they do by highlightingtheir activities through communicationmeetings, posters and newsletters. Somegroups have suggested tooling or processchanges based on their findings, and someare involved in the 5 Star Complianceprogram when they do area or deckplate“walk abouts.”There is also a union/company CRESTSteering Committee which reviews injuryinformation as well as procedures, newproducts and equipment and area modificationswhich may impact safety The steeringgroup determines if new subcommitteesare indicated and defines ground rules andfunctions for the groups.Starting this year, the LS6 and salary subcommitteeco-chairs will report to the steeringcommittee with a short summary oftheir activities, their goals and any roadblocksthat they have encountered.The value of the subcommittees, accordingto Laura Mathisen (D10),DirectorEnvironmental, Health and Safety, is that itprovides an avenue for deckplate mechanicsto bring their safety ideas forward. Shesaid, “These are the people that know themost about work impediments or safetyissues, and this is a forum where the door iswide open to their suggestions.In a recent meeting of the PO1 CRESTSubcommittee, the group reviewed a laminatedbadge-sized check-list for front linesupervisors to use when introducing a new,returning or loaned employee to the group.The PO1 CREST team includes, l to r: Tim Vear, Charlie Hallett , Steve “Bubba” Davis, RussellLarrabee, Shawn Randall, Denny Cole, John Payne and Chris Saxby. Missing from the photo:Rhonda Cousens, Willie Dulac, Mike LeMay and Lenny Roy.Typical questions include:• Where are the building exits andmuster points, tool crib and the closestAED?• How and when will the individual beintroduced to the rest of the group?• Are there any work limitations?• Are there any unique safety concernsin the area?• Who can be contacted about a safetyconcern as well as any other employeerelatedconcerns?At the end of the session, every memberat the table had a chance to recommend atopic for future discussion, summarizesomething that was said earlier or make afinal comment. Bubba Davis (D10) said,“CREST is a very positive forum for talkingabout things that impact our ability to workproductively. There is pride within thecommittee about what we have been able todo and our ability to talk about a wide varietyof topics. ”Laura Mathisen noted that in addition toCREST, there are also long-standingLS7/management and BMDA/managementcommittees that address many of the sameissues within their areas and which havemade many contributions over time. Lookfor snapshots of other CREST subcommitteesin upcoming issues.Existing LS6/management CRESTSubcommittees include the following:Trades• Structural• Preservation Technicians• Electricians• Pipefitters• Outside Machinists and Machinists• Outfit• Rigging, Heavy EquipmentOperators, Material Clerks, StageBuilders and Crane OperatorsArea• Hardings• EBMF• PO1• PO2/Ultra Hall• Hull 504• Hull 505• Facilities• WarehousingOther• Ergonomic• Second Shift BathBIW NEWS | February 2010 | 9

January 2010Service AnniversariesDept. Name40 Years10 Freeman, Gary Llewellyn35 Years20 Dodge, David Robert09 Morton Jr, Henry Abbott24 O'Neill, Jeanne Therriault30 Years10 Ater, Robert Gordon68 Blake Jr, Donald Edward25 Boilard, Robert Lawrence52 Douglass, Glenn Lee10 Durgan Jr, Raymond Earl66 Giasson, Ronald Emilen10 | February 2010 | BIW NEWSDept. NameOpen Mic, Insert CookiesCarl Ferris (D20) and friends are regularsat the Open Mic sessions heldmonthly at Marnee’s Cookie Bistroin Bath. A cookie shop might be an unusualvenue for local musicians, but not the onlyunorthodox method that owner MarneeRobinson has employed to make her successfulinternet cookie business a welcomingdrop-in for locals as well.Carl first stopped by a couple of summersago when he helped another musiciancarry his equipment inside. He stayed for afew songs and was soon returning regularly.Marnee said, “Over the past year, Carl hasorganized most of the sessions and madesure that there’s at least a couple of peopleplanning to play or sing.”If you’ve never thought of finding livemusic at a place whose fame rests on lunchplate-sized cookies with names like Destinyand Euphoria, you would be in for a surprise.On a recent Friday night, the placewas filled with children coloring at a tablewhile moms gathered in a corner overcoffee, family members taking photos andleading the applause, a few people orderingsoup and cookies as a hedge against the coldtemps outside and several guys who stoppedbecause they saw the lights on and stayedfor the free coffee and music.Carl’s line-up of fellow BIW musiciansincludes Jim Hamilton (D86) a member ofFiddle-icious, a group of fiddlers and othermusicians who play the Scottish, Irish,Quebecois and Acadian music of theirMaine ancestors; Bob Knowles (D1310)from Environmental who has a jazz bandnamed Loco Trio; Dave Heath (D40) who81 Grover, Brian Leeman91 Haley, Sandra Lynne50 Hull, Stuart Boyd19 Lane, Richard Nelson66 Leach, Bruce Conrad25 Leet, Russell Clinton54 Liller, Robin Porter20 Marquis, Dennis Paul17 McFarland Jr, Arthur Ellsworth91 Morawski, Debra Susan57 Osgood, Cynthia Lee50 Pinkham, Cheryl Ervine17 Stanhope, Brett Jordan86 Stearn, James Anthony19 Stegna Jr, Lawrence EugeneDept. Name19 Ward, Michael James87 Webster, Thomas Winfield25 Years19 Barnes, Daniel Charles20 Carrier, Roger Edmond89 Day, Donna Lee07 Ross, David Lee20 Years20 Doyle Jr, James Daniel87 Foss, Richard Mark87 Gourhan, James William87 Grant, Kim Marie17 Monsen, Arthur Maurice87 Nadeau, Anthony Wayne87 Pelletier, Gary Joel40 Ross, Brett Wotton24 Sherburne, Kimberly Annesometimes brings his Augusta-area musician-friendsalong, and Rick Harris (D20),a Facilities supervisor who premiered a newsong, Going to the Cookie House in Bath lastsummer. Available on You Tube, it is amust-view example of cookie shop music,a genre whose popularity, if fully realized,will be due in part to Marnee’s cookiesbeing recognized by Forbes magazine asamong the 10 best in the U.S.In early February, Derrick Tisdale,Jenny’s (D49) 15-year-old son, proved tobe a talented, congenial musician who introducedCarl and Jim Hamilton to his JohnnyCash repertoire. His father said that Derrickhas been playing various types of music formany years, but for now, is concentrating onguitar. It shows.Summers bring in young people andsometimes there are surprises in the form ofthe occasional professional musicians thatfind their way to the open mic through littleDept. Name87 St Onge, Daniel Roger82 Witherell, Doris Theresa10 Years40 Crowe, Kenneth Charles26 Flanagan, Michael Paul84 Kelly, Reuben Rival40 Pazdziorko, Emil Jude5 Years40 Boyle, Matthew Scott40 Burkhardt, Todd Alan40 Desjardins, Jason Edward40 Elkins Jr, Peter Graeme01 Gamage, Michael Douglas71 Malis, Michael Anthony40 Pashos, Costas Vasilios40 Sookma, AttapolOpen Mic-sters,l to r: JimHamilton, DerrickTisdale and CarlFerris.more advertising than a sidewalk chalkboard.One September, a banjo player whofrequently performs in Branson, Missouriwalked into the shop and in Carl’s words,“I never sounded better than the night Iplayed with that guy.”Carl has advanced his standing as anamateur musician through the cookie shopgigs but also finds it a chance to reach out tothe young people who show up with guitars.He said, “I encourage them to play and ifthat’s not enough, I tell them to just get upand do it. Two kids later told me that playingat Marnee’s got them over their initialstage-fright and when MOHIBA (the annualMorse High School Variety Show), camearound, they had the confidence to play infront of a couple hundred people.”Carl said, “I’ve done some crazy things—this is not the most unusual by any means,and the people and the cookies are great.”

Welcome The following employees joined BIW during January 2010. Please welcome them.NameDept.Anderson, Beth Jeanne 9500Anderson, Jeffrey Lee * 6900Audet, Chad Elvis * 1900Basque, Debbie Ann 4000Baxter, Nathan Aaron * 1900Beaulieu, Jim Vick * 8700Beck, Daniel Wight * 2700Beedle, Duane Carl * 0900Berryman, David Corbett * 1900Blomquist, Shaun Alan * 3000Bogue, Amy Wells 8700Bohunicky, Patricia A. * 1900Bolster, Thomas Wilfred * 1900Brackett, Gregory Scott * 2700Branson, Steven Linwood * 3000Brown, Hugh Belmont * 2700Bruce, Timothy David * 3000Brunelle, Douglas James * 2700Bryan, Peter Arnold * 2700Burleson, Scott * 8700Campbell Jr, Edward Dean * 0900Castonguay, Rena M. * 2700Chadbourne, Philip Larry * 0900Chapman, Andrew Mark 8600Chaput, Randall Joseph * 2700Chubbuck, David Alan * 1900Clark, Kevin D. * 1900Clift, Charles Edward 8700Cole III, John Denison * 1900Cole, Denzil Lee * 2700Collins, Shayna Rose 8200Collomy, David William * 1700Cook, Robin Dale * 0900Cournoyer, Robert Michael * 0900Crowley, Anthony Joseph * 2700Davignon, Monique Mae 8700Deerman, James Clayton 4000Degrandpre, Jean Guy * 2700Densmore, Edward Gordon * 2700Dilley, Brian Gene * 5000Dorr, Charles Frank * 2700Doustou, Ronald Antonio * 1500Duke, Shawn Aric * 3000Dumais, Raymond Lionel * 1900Ellis, Gregory Scott * 1700Farrington, Jeffrey Dale * 0900Faucher, Daniel Paul * 1700Firczak, John * 1900Fitzpatrick, Tyler Matthew 2400Fortin, Maxim George * 0900Garneau, Jennifer Lynne 8200Giggey, Marc Ryan * 1900Gomez, Paul Lennard * 1900Grant, Richard Marshall * 2700Green, Lee Ann * 6600Grierson, Darrell Carleton * 0900Griffin, Douglas Lee * 2700NameDept.Guerette, Joseph Richard * 1700Hamlin, Donald Peter * 3000Harding, Scott Alan 8700Harper, Brent Garland * 0900Harper, Daniel Bryan * 0900Hart, Troy Philip * 2700Hatch, Richard Lloyd * 2700Hayes, Randall Joseph * 0900Healy, Gary James 0600Herbst, John Matthew 8700Herreid, Chris Henry 8700Hickey, Peter Michael * 2700Hisler, Galen Forest * 2700Hoffman, Amanda Lee 8700Holbrook, Thomas Anthony * 1700Huntington, Robert Kenneth * 0900Jarvi, Donald Sidney 4000Jellerson, Jonathan Paul * 1700Johnson, Karl Andrew * 8700Jones, Tyler Ronald * 3000Kipp, Andrew David * 8700Knutson, Paul Anton * 6600Labrie, Janet Ann * 2700Lacadie, Gregory Keith 4000Lavallee, James Allen * 0900Laverdiere, Andre George * 2700Leask, Steven Henry * 0900Leopin, Casey Peter 8700Lowe, Brian Richard * 5000Lucas, Kevin William * 1500Lytle, Gary Manuel 4000MacLean, Charles Allen * 1700Malcolm, Mitchel Alec * 2700Marcotte, Patricia Ann * 2700Marshall, Andrew Sankey * 0500Martin, Dana Lawrence * 8700Martin, Michael Devon * 3000Mason, Roger Lee * 6900Mayer, Richard Walter 8700McKay, Bruce Douglas * 1500McNeill, Larry Stuart * 3000Mellen, Scott Ayers 8700Michaud, Perry Albert * 2700Miller, Christopher Michael * 2700Mims, John Stephen * 0900Monsen, Arthur Maurice * 1700Moody, Harry Al * 3000Moore Sr, Barry Steven * 0900Moreau, Daniel Theodore * 0900Mott, Kristopher Alan * 1900Muchemore, Jason Todd 8700Murphy, Ashley Marie 8200Nichols, Philip Hildreth * 9105Odom, Russell Oliver * 1900Osbourne, Jessica Spear 0600Page, Elwin Gerard * 3000Paradis III, Armand James 8700NameDept.Pelletier, Linda Theresa * 2700Perkins, Matthew Jeffery 8700Phillips, Robert Allen * 1900Pierce, Connie M * 1900Pitman, Timothy Reginald * 2700Plessis, Robert Paul * 0900Plourd, Jay Armand * 6900Porter Jr, James Abner * 1500Pullen, Matthew Judson 8600Reed, Mary Stewart 8700Reed, Nannette Stueck * 8700Reed, Rodney Earl * 0705Regan, Daniel Lawrence 4000Robbins, David Alan * 8600Robinson, Arnold Gary * 0900Rollins, David Lyle * 1900Roy, Daniel Edward 8700Ruel, Justin Matthew 8700Ruff, Jason Allen * 1900Rumo, Louis Anthony * 2700Ruzyckij, Joseph Walter * 1900Salafia, Michael Christopher * 0900Sarvinas, Allen George * 8700Savage, Sarah T * 1900Schnitzer, Eric Brian * 2700Scott, Michael Francis 1000Sellars, Robert Carnel 8700Shields, Matthew Leigh 9105Silvia, Eric Reny * 6900Soucy, Peter Paul * 2700Spear, James Albert * 2700Spencer Jr, William Charles * 2700St Laurent, Gary Todd * 4300Steinman, Todd Elliot * 1900Stillwell, Troy Lee * 2700Strout, Sarah Katherine 8700Sullivan, Matthew Glenn * 1700Tardiff, Leo Albert * 0900Thibodeau, Paul Anthony * 1000Tremblay, Christopher Thomas * 4300Vanzandt, Michael Scott * 4300Vickers, Michael Alan * 6900Vienneau, Todd Steven * 1900Wallace, Nathan Jon * 3000Walsh, Patricia Marlene * 1900Whittemore, Robert Lee * 1900Williams, Michael Don * 3000Williams, Thomas Glen * 3000Witherell, Bryan Jordan * 1900* Returning EmployeesDecember 2009RetireesDept.Name06-00 Ronald G. McCarthy27 Years, 4 MonthsEngineer III, Q/A10-00 Bruce W. Brann38 Years, 6 MonthsLeadperson II24-00 Peter L. Fullerton33 Years, 9 MonthsBuyer II32-00 Orland L. Bunker36 Years, 5 MonthsYard Rigger III32-00 Robert F. Donoghue44 Years, 5 MonthsSr. Principal Engineer40-00 Alphonse M. Michaud *27 Years, 3 MonthsSr. Engineer87-00 Edward R. Kennedy35 Years, 10 MonthsDesigner, 1st Class* Retired December 2009BIW NEWS | February 2010 | 11

700 Washington StreetBath, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 31Maine Polar BearsThose folks who participate in theseasonal polar bear dips, plunges orswims know how to put the b-r-r-rinwinter. At high noon on Saturday,February 13, 2010, Chad Tardie (D40) confirmed,for the third time, that he was botha nice guy and a little nuts when he joined alarge group of like minded supporters whoran into, and right back out of, Casco Bay toraise $21,000 for Camp Sunshine.For over 25 years, Camp Sunshine haswelcomed children with serious illnessesand their families to their year-roundfacilities on Sebago Lake for programs andrecreation which support the whole family.Chad made his first plunge in 2008 througha friend of the family who was involved inCamp Sunshine. Chad was drawn to thestories of the campers and how the campexperience helps families to reconnect andstrengthen their bonds through recreation,education and counseling.Camp Sunshine promotes the event withthe logo “Freezin for a Reason.” Chad isonboard with that and during Polar Dip2009, he was the first to reach the water andthe last to get out because “I wanted to beable to tell my supporters that they weregetting their money’s worth.”While some might consider that aperilous honor, it reminds Chad that“whatever discomfort I feel is nothingcompared to what Camp Sunshine kidsdeal with every day.”Chad Tardie (far right) and fellow enthusiastsham it up before jumping into Casco Bay for theannual Polar Plunge to benefit Camp Sunshine.