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C H A I R M A N ’ S M E S S A G ETom GoodsonChairmanCanaveral Port AuthorityBoard of CommissionersPort Provides SchoolsAnother Channel for EducationThe day of the traditional school ‘field trip’ has gone the way of the typewriter.Today, ‘field experiences’ require that when students venture beyond theclassroom with their schools, the lessons learned must be related to statemandatedobjectives. There are strict and ever-changing requirements thatoften make teaching challenging, especially with making it relatable for youngminds to grasp. As part of Port Canaveral Community Academy, the new publiceducation arm of the Port Authority, a newly developed Port’s curriculumwill provide a channel for teachers and students for real-world lessons. Thepartnership with Brevard County Public Schools involves integrated web-basedresources for teachers that help Florida students meet the next generation ofstate standards in social studies, science, math, science, language arts, visualarts, and technology. The lessons highlight the significance of the internationalseaport and its benefits to the community. The course is designed to makelearning relevant with real-life applications. Lessons involve virtual tours priorto the students’ visit to Port Canaveral, where they will conduct hands-onfield experiments and interviews with staff and tenants. Selected works willbe featured on the Port’s website. With the approximately 5,400 third-gradersin Brevard public schools, as well as any of the private schools who wish toutilize the course, our goal is to provide each of the 100 students who visit PortCanaveral each week a field experience like none other. Tours of Port Canaveralwill be available twice a week to schools that have completed the classroomcourse work. Those who are not able to physically visit the Port still are able toaccess the virtual field experience online.This is an exciting and innovative approach for teaching, created through ourPort staff and some of the top educators in Brevard County. The Canaveral PortAuthority is pleased to provide this cutting-edge contribution to our community.Establishing a curriculum for our local schools demonstrates the Port Authority’scommitment to the community as well as showcases our leadership role inour industry.CommissionersTOM GOODSONChairmanRalph J. KennedyVice ChairmanMalcolm E. “Mac” McLouthSecretary/TreasurerJoe D. MathenyCommissionerRaymond P. SharkeyCommissionerStaffJ. STANLEY “STAN” PAYNEChief Executive Officerjon O. brazee, P. E.Deputy Executive Director/Chief EngineerROBERT GIANGRISOSTOMIDeputy Executive Director/Business DevelopmentMargaret T. StarkeyDeputy Executive Director/Chief Financial OfficerDiane L. ConaDirector of AdministrationTracy CurryDirector of OperationsRANDY GUMKEDirector of ConstructionRosalind p. harveyDirector of CommunicationsJoseph HellebrandChief of PoliceWade MorefieldDirector of PlanningRobert E. Musser, Jr.Director of EnvironmentalPlans and ProgramsDavid PostonDirector of Cruise, Tourism,and HospitalityPatricia G. PostonDirector of Finance

Port Canaveral MagazineSeptember/October 2009Volume 27, Number 5Editor In Chief:Rosalind P. HarveyPublisher:Wolf Jessee PaquinCommunicationswww.wjpcommunications.comTeachers practice checking water salinity at Canaveral Lock in preparation of student lessons.6The official bi-monthlypublication of the CanaveralPort Authority, Port Canaveral,Florida. Materials in thispublication, except copyrightablephotographs, may be reprintedin whole or in part withpermission. A credit line,“Reprint from Port CanaveralMagazine,” is requested, as wellas a copy of the publication sentto the editor.C O N T E N T SMajor Grant Received 22Carnival’s Dream Comes True 4Embarking On A Voyage Of Discovery 6Inquiries may be directed to:Canaveral Port AuthorityDepartment of CommunicationsP.O. Box 267Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 USA1-888-767-8226TEL: 321-783-7831FAX: 321-784-6223www.portcanaveral.comWe welcome yourcomments and suggestionsWe value your opinionabout this magazine andwelcome your comments andsuggestions. Our goal is tokeep the magazine interesting,as well as informative. Pleasesubmit your suggestions viawww.portcanaveral.comor mail to:Canaveral Port AuthorityDepartment of CommunicationsP.O. Box 267Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 USA49Crew Members G.I.V.E. Local Children A Chance 8Never Too Early To Be Prepared 9Port Ambassadors Stir Up A Buzz 11Around The Port 12On the coverPort Police Chief Joe Hellebrand andCEO Stan Payne review enhanced security plans.See story on page 2.SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009P o r tCa n a v e r a l©2009 Canaveral Port AuthorityWJP#9660-1

Highly Competitive ProgramOf the total $150 million in ARRA funds(stimulus funding) being awarded to thenation’s ports through the Port SecurityGrant program, Port Canaveral receivedthe largest single award among 48 GroupII ports, which included Jacksonville, PortEverglades, Savannah and Boston. Onlythree west coast Group I (highest risk)port areas received more — the nation’slargest cargo loading complex at LosAngeles ($6 million), Oakland ($7.6million) and Long Beach ($7.8 million).“We are excited by the grant andcertainly appreciative,” said Stan Payne,Port Canaveral CEO. “It represents anational validation of our newly formedPort Police Department and recognitionof the importance of protecting thePort’s assets and those of our partners,especially with one 4,000-passengercruise ship homeported here now andthree on the way, and the opening of theSeaport Canaveral Tank Farm early nextyear….This is simply stunning.”Protecting Our Nation’sEntry PointsThe Port Security Grant Programdesignated the ARRA funds to assistports in protecting critical portinfrastructure from terrorism; enhancingmaritime domain awareness and riskmanagement capabilities; and supportingimplementation of the TransportationWorker Identification Credential (TWIC).The Canaveral Port Authority Boardof Commissioners established theirown Police Department in late 2008as the culmination of a four-yearinitiative to enhance public safety. It isthe first seaport police department inFlorida. Chief Joe Hellebrand and thePort Authority have been careful anddeliberate in designing and buildingthe new department. Consistent withtheir planned time line, two very visiblemilestones were reached recently. Onewas the delivery of the first new policecars. The other was the critical hiring ofthree veteran police sergeants, whoseinitial task will be to assist in developingthe policies, procedures and systems forthe new department.Jobs Are Job #1The federal Port Security Grant will fundthe purchase of 15 police vehicles plusplans for a public safety complex and anew fireboat. Perhaps most importantly,it also will fund the staffing of the newPolice Department — covering initialsalaries, equipment and uniforms for 18people — and personnel to operate thefireboat.Due to the current state of the economy,Congress intends stimulus funding to bespent quickly, with a principal goal of jobcreation. The Department of HomelandSecurity supported this goal by givingfunding priority to cost-effective projectsthat could be executed expeditiously, aswell as have a significant and near-termimpact in lowering risk.“Not only is this [grant] good newsfor the Port Authority, but also for ourcommunity,” Port Commissioner TomGoodson, chairman of the CanaveralPort Authority Board, pointed out.“The federal funding will help Canaveralcreate more local jobs as we continue toimplement public safety upgrades thathelp to ensure a secure environment forboth commerce and recreation.”New Police Department sergeants picturedleft to right: Jim Bergenholtz, Marc Kovacs andBryan BiceSeptember/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL 3

A Dream is launchedOn September 18,newborn andgorgeous and eagerto explore her newworld, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dreamsailed out of hernursery shipyard inMonfalcone, Italyand headed for theEternal City of Rome.Her inaugural cruise,a 12-day Rome-to-RomeGrand Mediterraneanvoyage, departed onSeptember 21.After two more grand promenades aroundthe Med, she heads across the Big Pondto New York for her November 12 namingceremony. Then it’s just a couple of eight-dayCaribbean cruises from the Big Apple beforeCarnival Dream points her nose toward theport she’ll call home — our very own PortCanaveral. Rumor has it she’s really lookingforward to December 3, when she will takeher first strut down our harbor runway as ahometown ‘gal.’A Ship Designer’s VisionSome lucky cruisers already are experiencingthe new Dream-class design in all its finishedglory. If you still have to wait, here’s a sneakpeek at the highlights.Ocean Plaza. This is likely to be the mostpopular gathering site on the new ship,with a Café, gelato station, the Mojito andMartini Bar (a dream match-up) and indoor/outdoor live music venues that also hostart, photography, scrapbooking classes,magicians and jugglers, trivia contestsand the Dream’s own travelling acrobatictroupe.Serenity. A double-deck kid-free spacefor relaxation. Need we say more? Is iteven necessary to describe the oversizedluxurious sun beds? The huge wicker chairsoffering themselves up as the perfect spotfor an afternoon nap? The quiet? The nofeeentry?Fun Hub. A virtual rather than literal place,Fun Hub is the first seagoing social network.Use it to check onboard dining options,activities and show times as well as to meetfellow passengers. Want to find a bridgepartner, a dance partner, somebody whoshares your hobby or can give an opinion onthe Indian tandoori?Waterworks. The new Dream-class waterpark. For a firsthand view of its attractions,4 September/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL

CANAVERAL PILOTS ASSN.check the always-humorous personalblog of Carnival Cruise Lines’ SeniorCruise Director John Heald (www.johnhealdsblog.com).He describes in detail the match race withwhich he and Carnival’s President andCEO Gerry Cahill personally christenedWaterworks on the repositioning sailbetween the shipyard and Rome.“Obviously I was aware of the ‘Oooohlet’s put the fat cruise director downthe slide’ comical scenario that I wasproviding, but — rather surprising myself— I did it…Now the idea was that weuse the racing slides. This is the onewhere you race against each other downlong slides containing two huge camelhumps…”When the race ended in a photo finish,Heald is ready to dry off and head for alounge chair, but “Gerry had some othernews for me. We were going to do themonsters, the Drain Pipe and the Twister.I looked at him with my spaniel eyesDream-Class water parkhoping for some pity. I got none.” But inspite of his misgivings, afterwards he hasto admit “…all I can say is that Carnivalshould bottle the fun we had and sell itas an elixir of youth. The [58-year-old]president of the most popular cruise linein the world screamed like a schoolboyas the Drainpipe accelerated him aroundthe curved wall of a giant tube…andso on until he was expelled gigglingand gasping into the bowl…” Healdconcludes that Waterworks isn’t “justfor the kids and people who listen to EyePods.” It’s all-age, all-around fun.Of course, there’s even more to theDream — whirlpools cantilevered overthe ocean, a smokin’ hot (Caliente)dance club, a comedy club, new fiveberthtwo-bath family staterooms, newclubs for the kids of all ages and…Look Up in the Sky!…the first ever outdoor laser light showson a North America-based cruise ship.Seriously! Lido Deck 10 sports highwattagelasers, computer controlledand choreographed to follow the beatof high-energy rock music with brilliantaerial patterns of blue, red and greenblazing through the starry sky eachnight. Wouldn’t you just love to see thatfor yourself?Ssshhhh. It’s a secret, but look for newsto come. We hear Carnival Dream plansto make the most of that first runwaystrut down the Canaveral channelshowing off not only for her first PortCanaveral passengers but for everyonewho comes out on November 18 towelcome her home!Licensed State & Federal PilotsStephen J. GaseckiCo-ChairmanT. Richard GrimisonCo-ChairmanLouis J. MelloDavid P. CallanDavid A. RichardDouglas S. BrownBenjamin B. BorgieBrendan W. McMillinCanaveral PILOTSServing the maritime community since1968, our outstanding record speaks wellof the commitment we have made tosafety and customer service. We pledgeour continuing support in coordinationwith the Canaveral Port Authoritytowards demonstrating the attractivenessof Port Canaveral for cruise and cargointerests alike.•••1 9 6 8•••P.O. Box 816, Cape Canaveral, Fl 32920321-783-4645 • Fax: 321-783-6268Email: thecanaveralpilots@msn.comSeptember/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL 5

EMBARKing on a VoyageThis summer, Port staffmembers and BrevardCounty public schoolteachers collaborated onan educational programthat will be sweeping thethird grade, and maybethe country, in the monthsto come. It is the first stepin Port Canaveral’s plansfor a community-outreachAcademy to offer publiclearning opportunitiesabout Port resources andrelated issues. It also maybe a national first — a statemandate-based schoolcurriculum focusing onbusiness operations andenvironmental initiativesat a major seaport.Academic Vision“Brevard Public School’s partnershipwith Port Canaveral is a win-winsituation for all involved,” stated schoolsuperintendent Dr. Brian T. Binggeli.“The Port is an international asset in ourcommunity and it is a great learning toolfor our students.”Rosalind Harvey, Port Canaveral’sDirector of Communications, came upwith the partnership idea last year. Thissummer she and co-team leader, TheresaPhelps (a Brevard Public Schools WritingResource Teacher) organized a group ofBrevard educators to turn the vision intoa workable Web-based curriculum aimedat third-graders that addresses stateacademic standards in science, socialstudies, math, language arts, visual artsand technology.In addition to Harvey and Phelps, theDream Team consisted of Tara Leith,Port Authority Community Relations;Jerry McCall, BPS Technology Integrator;and seven more master-level, nationallycertified Brevard Public Schoolsteachers — Blair Nave, Social StudiesStudents from Ralph Williams Elementary Schoolcarefully examine their fingerprints to determineunique characteristics.Resource Teacher; Janet Tucker, a JupiterElementary Art Teacher who moved intoJetty Park at the Port for the durationof the project; Patti Henning, LongleafElementary teacher and acting groupphotographer; Megan Duffy, ManateeElementary teacher; Amber Thibedeau,Sunrise Elementary Science Teacher;and Wendy Shelden, Ralph WilliamsElementary teacher. Ms. Shelden isrecipient of a 2009 Presidential Awardfor Excellence in Mathematics andScience Teaching — and was notified ofher win during a team session!This dedicated team’s ‘summer vacation’at the Port resulted in EMBARK(Energizing Minds — Brevard AreaResources for Kids), a comprehensivelearning program for the county’s 5,400third graders that will bring the Portalive for them in the same way similarprograms have brought the Indian RiverLagoon to the fourth grade and KennedySpace Center to the sixth grade.6 September/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL

of DiscoveryClose Encountersof the Third GradeThe EMBARK website provides teacherswith fully integrated lessons, includingvirtual tours, interviews with portstaff and port careers information.The curriculum consists of three parts:classroom pre-activities, field experienceand classroom post-activities.Classroom pre-activities include twoto three interactive lessons for eachshowcased Port site — or ‘port-of-call’— Canaveral Lock, the cruise terminals,Seaport Canaveral tank farm, the PublicSafety Building and popular Jetty Park.After these preparatory lessons, the virtualmoves into the realm of reality with a fieldvisit. At the Port, students will interviewkey individuals, participate in hands-onactivities, get their ‘passports’ stampedand enjoy picnicking at Jetty Park.Back in the classroom, students willcomplete the curriculum by creatinga brochure or commercial about thePort. Some of these will be selected forrecognition and posting on the PortCanaveral website.Energizing Minds Near and FarPort Commissioners were impressedwhen they were given a pre-launchtaste of the new curriculum during aCommission-meeting version of “AreYou Smarter than a 3 rd -Grader?”.“This educational project demonstratesour commitment…to our community,as well as Canaveral’s leadership in ourindustry in partnering with our localschools,” said Tom Goodson, chairmanof the Board of Commissioners. “Andfrankly no, I hate to say it, but we’renot smarter than the third graders,” helaughed.Within a month of the launch of theEMBARK site, visitors had logged onfrom eight different countries. Whilemost of the 517 visits were from theUnited States, the site generated interestas far away as China and Hong Kong.Several members of the developmentteam plan to showcase the program atstate and national education conventionsand expect other school districts to beinterested in adapting it. Phelps saidthat during the summer, while she andthe other educators were developing thecurriculum, they met two vacationingteachers from Rhode Island. “Theycouldn’t wait to get back and access thelesson plans for their students,” Phelpssaid. “So it’s already having an impactbeyond our county.”A Flippery WelcomeIn September, the Port began hostingsample EMBARK tours for the teachers.While one of the very first groups wasreceiving a hands-on salinity lesson atCanaveral Lock, a small herd of manateewas spotted, waiting at the gate forthe lock to open. Like a herd of cowswatching for the pasture gate to open,they jostled each other in their eagernessto move through. One curious sea cow,however, spotted the group of teachersand meandered over for a better look.Nose poking above the water line, shechecked out the visitors and rolled overin a welcoming gesture. When she swamback to her friends, she left 30 teachersoohing and aahing and thoroughlyconvinced that EMBARK is a fantasticidea that the students will love. Even forteachers, sometimes the best lessons areunplanned.Pictured on opposite page: Port CommissionChairman Tom Goodson, left, presentsframed aerial photo of the Port to SchoolSuperintendent Dr. Brian T. BinggeliPictured below, left to right: Students metwith members of the Port Police Departmentto discuss aspects of the officers’ jobs;teachers are greeted by a curious manatee atCanaveral LockSeptember/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL 7

Crew MembersG.I.V.E. LocalChildren a ChanceG.I.V.E. (Get Involved Volunteer Everywhere) is a corporateinitiative of Royal Caribbean International, which encouragesits employees around the world to get involved in thecommunities in which they live and work. Port Canaveral-basedvessel Monarch of the Seas has taken the civic responsibilityseriously, taking to heart the cause of giving at-risk BrevardCounty children the extra chance they deserve.Monarch of the Seas recently donated $10,000 to the BrevardCounty Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League in support ofCamp Chance, a summer program for children who are abused,neglected, abandoned or at risk because of their environmentor family financial situation. Camp Chance is designed to teachrespect and team building, increase self esteem, promote drugand alcohol-free living and, most importantly, show thesechildren there are people who care and places to turn whenthings get rough. Activities include fishing, canoeing, rockclimbing, ice-skating, games, arts and crafts, educational fieldtrips, motivational speakers, and life classes.Meeting portchallenges worldwideHalcrow delivers world-class marineengineering services.We bring together our global expertise inmaritime planning, operations, design,engineering and security to develop costeffectivesolutions to meet our clients’ needs.To find out how we can provide you withvalue-driven marine engineering solutions,call us locally at (321) 784-5817 or visitour website.halcrow.comApproximately 500 children recommended by teachers,guidance counselors, school resource officers, law enforcementofficers and parents will attend the camp in Port St. Johnthis summer. Camp tuition is free, thanks to donations fromthe citizens and businesses of Brevard County, including thegenerous crew members of Monarch of the Seas who have“adopted” Camp Chance as their opportunity to G.I.V.E. back.(L-R) Sheriff Jack Parker, Captain Kjell Nordmo and Ron Chabot (Budweiser).Sustaining and improving thequality of people’s lives8 September/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL

Never too early to bewell preparedSeaport Canaveral, the 36-acre, 117-million gallon fuel terminalon the Port’s north side, still is under construction, but its staffalready has demonstrated commitment and preparedness inregard to safeguarding environmentally sensitive local habitatsand wildlife populations.Netherlands-based parent company, Vitol, operates eight otherfuel terminals around the world and never has experienced aproduct spill, but Seaport Canaveral knows that’s no reasonnot to prepare for potential emergencies. “Although we’renot a terminal yet, we are concerned about the environmentof the Port and we are exercising our facility response,” saidPatrick Brady, Seaport Canaveral’s director of health, safety,environmental compliance and security.This summer, the facility participated in an emergencypreparedness drill with seven agencies, including the CanaveralPort Authority, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department ofHomeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida’sDepartment of Environmental Protection, Brevard CountyOffice of Emergency Management and Brevard County NaturalResources Management Office.About 185 people participated in the drill, which involved atest scenario in which a barge off-loading fuel at a wharf onthe port’s north side began leaking its contents into the turningbasin. While a rapid-response team practiced laying out boomsto isolate the spill, Seaport Canaveral personnel went throughthe practice of contacting the appropriate agencies for support,setting up a joint communications center with those agenciesand even conducting a simulated news conference.According to those involved, the six-hour exercise went verysmoothly. Port CEO Stan Payne explained, “This is one moreprecautionary activity we participate in, like security drills andhurricane preparedness exercises, to ensure that our port, ourpeople and our resources are as well protected as they can be inany and all circumstances.”September/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL 9

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For many years, the Board ofCommissioners has appointedPort Ambassadors — localresidents who have shown aninterest in helping promotePort Canaveral’s mission tothe community.Ambassadors meet, greet andStir Up A BuzzIn preparation for an expanded role asa resource for the Communications andBusiness Development departments,this year’s Ambassadors attended aspecial training session on Port history,structure, economic impact, businessactivities, recreational facilities, newdevelopments, and public safety. PortCEO Stan Payne was on hand to welcomethe Ambassadors and extend an officialthank you from the Port Authority.To enhance their important communityrole, Roger Wolf, President of the Port’sadvertising agency Wolf Jessee PaquinCommunications, helped explain duringthe training how Ambassadors couldparticipate in a strategy known as viralmarketing. Basically, it’s a simple idea: useone-on-one communications — wordof-mouthwith an edge — to spread amarketing message. The Ambassadorswere shown ideas on how to do thiseffectively — in person, by phone or byreaching out to the community of theInternet age via e-mail and blogs.Rosalind Harvey, Director of Communications,asked the Ambassadors alsoto help out with what she described asa “class project:” to find and record thereminiscences of people who rememberthe early days of the Port for an audiovideodocumentary to become part ofthe Maritime Center.The Ambassadors’ new role will includea new visible presence within thePort, in addition to their communitywork. They will provide assistance anddistribute information to attendees ofthe monthly Commission meetings,Front Row: Roger Greek, Chuck Rowland, BobLawton, Captain Edward LanniBack Row: Bob Socks, George Lewis, DerekWilliams, John Stark, Mark Hobbshelp with sign-in and assist visitorsat other Port events, conduct surveysand eventually participate in plannedPort tours.“The Ambassadors have a wealth ofknowledge and experience that they havegenerously offered in support of PortCanaveral,” Commission Vice ChairmanRalph Kennedy explained. “We want toutilize these valuable resources in thebest possible ways for the benefit of thePort and community.”Marine Surveyors - Licensed AdjustersAll Cargo Surveying SpecialistsServicing - Florida and South GeorgiaMemberships: SAMS, ACMS, IICL, LLOYD’S REGISTERWebsite: www.cargosvy.com1-866-874-6714FAX (386) 668-7572Capt. Ed Thomas, ACMS Robert Nickos, GA, AICPre-shipment Container Surveys • Cargo Damage Surveys • Load & Stow / Handling Reports2578 Enterprise Rd., #323 • Orange City, FL 32763September/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL 11

NEWSA R O U N D T H E P O R TDisney Dream’s First BlockDrops Into PlaceAt a German shipyard, the first segment of what will become thenext-generation family cruise liner Disney Dream was lowered intothe building dock on August 26. The 380-ton block was the firstof 80 prefabricated hull sections that will be brought together toform the new ship, scheduled to begin sailing in 2011.Command Changes Handsat Sector JacksonvilleDisney marked the occasion with ceremony. Captain Tom Forberg,the first crewmember ever hired for Disney Cruise Line and recentlyproclaimed future Master of the Disney Dream, performed themaritime ritual of placing a coin under her keel for good fortune.Pixie-Dusted Coins – Captain Tom Forberg and Donald Duck did the honors ofplacing the special Disney Cruise Line coin under the keel of the Disney Dream.In maritime tradition, the ceremony marked a momentous occasion when thefirst block of the ship is lowered into the building dock and a coin is placedunder the keel for good fortune.Still Flying the Blue Wave FlagThe Blue Wave flag flies proudly over the Jetty Park Beach lifeguardstation for another year. The flag signifies the beach’s certificationby the Clean Beaches Council as clean, healthy and environmentallywell-managed.The Blue Wave program, now in its tenth year, was developedto promote public awareness and voluntary participation inresponsible beach management practices. This year, the programcertified beaches in 20 states and U.S. territories, including 29 inFlorida. Jetty Park Beach was first certified in 2006 and remains theonly certified beach in the Central Atlantic region of the state.24/7 NEWSWWWFor the latest news, please visit the WHAT’S NEWcolumn on our web site at www.portcanaveral.comCaptain Andy Blomme hasrelieved Captain Paul Thomasas new Commanding Officerof U.S. Coast Guard SectorJacksonville and the PortCanaveral Station. CaptainThomas, a graduate ofthe U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology, held the position of Commander since July 2006,following a stint as Coast Guard Military Assistant to the Director ofNet Assessment in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Blommecomes to Sector Jacksonville from a three-year assignment asMilitary Assistant to the Secretary of Homeland Security and holdsdegrees from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Army Commandand General Staff College, Central Michigan University and MarineCorps War College. The Change of Command ceremony tookplace on August 14 in Jacksonville.Rear Adm. Steve Branham (center), commander Seventh Coast Guard District,presides over a change of command ceremony where Capt. Paul Thomas (left)relinquishes his duty as commander Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville to Capt.Andy Blomme (right)CEO Stan Payne presents a Port Authority resolution to Captain Thomas inhonor of his outstanding dedication and service at the Canaveral StationWidening of George KingBoulevard BeginsConstruction now has begun on the project to widen George J.King Boulevard, the main traffic artery on the south side of thePort. When this crucial part of the Port’s Master Plan is complete,it will help improve access to some of the most popular areas ofthe Port, including Jetty Park, the ‘B’ side cruise terminals, theCove restaurant and retail area, and the Canaveral Port AuthorityMaritime Center.12 September/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL

Staff Honored for Years of ServiceDonald MeyersGeneral Maintenance Technician IIIMaintenance205Alfred AlibertiPart Time Parking Attendant IIParking55“Best Port” for Eighth YearIt was great to be named the “Best Port” in the state evenonce by the readers of Florida Monthly. Twice was nice. Threetimes was even nicer. Four times was quite gratifying, five timeswas amazing, six times…well, you get the picture. Recently,the results of the lifestyle magazine’s “Best of 2009” surveywere announced and Port Canaveral once again was chosenas Florida’s Best Port…for the eighth year in a row. Thank you,Florida Monthly readers. We can’t help but feel proud.MARKETPLACEStan Payne presents Executive AssistantDonna Greenslade with a 5-year pinand certificate.Curtis JeffersBadging Technician I General MaintenanceTechnician IIIPort Canaveral InternationalCommerce CenterOffice and Warehouse Leasing –Foreign Trade ZoneShipping • Receiving • Uncrating • PalletizingWarehouse • Storage • Trucking & TransportDirectly behind the Port Maritime buildingleesal@bellsouth.net (561) 762-2823Recent projects in Port Canaveral andTitusville areas:Bluepoints MarinaPort Canaveral, Cruise Pier 10 ExtensionState Road 405 Shoreline StabilizationTitusville Veterans Memorial Fishing PierPlease contact us to discuss your next projectTHE PROPELLER CLUB OF PORTCANAVERAL PROUDLY CELEBRATINGOUR 10TH ANNIVERSARYServing the Maritime Communitywww.propellerclub.netOne of the Most Responsive FreightForwarding Services in the IndustryCape Canaveral, FL 32920FOR INFORMATIONABOUT ADVERTISINGServing all of Florida & the Caribbean since 1986Florida Headquarters:(954) 985-0460Fax 985-0462Titusville Office:4401 S. Hopkins Ave., Ste. 202Titusville, FL 32780(321) 267-7360,Fax 267-6474www.shorelinefoundation.comIN THE PORT MAGAZINE,CALL 321-633-7576OR EMAIL INFO@WJPCOMMUNICATIONS.COMSeptember/October 2009 PORT CANAVERAL 13

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