BULLETIN – MARCH 29, 2019

WILLIAM C. NOYES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

2019 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Office of Volunteer Services is seeking nominations for Volunteer of the Year Award. The William C. Noyes Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1998 through the generosity of Bill’s widow, Bettye, and donations received in Bill’s memory. The award is presented each year “to honor a Museum volunteer who best personifies Bill Noyes’ example and the ‘true spirit’ of a Mystic Seaport volunteer.”

The award recipients are listed on a brass plaque that hangs in the Office of Volunteer Services. The award will be presented at the Celebration of Volunteers held on July 17, 2019. The name of the winner is kept a secret until the presentation. Nomination form is attached. Volunteers contribute in many areas. Below are photos that remind us of their constant support.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR & SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS In addition to the William C. Noyes Volunteer of the Year Award, a Junior Volunteer of the Year award and Staff Special Recognition award will be presented. The nomination forms for both awards are attached. All Museum staff members and volunteers are encouraged to submit nominations to be considered by the committee. The Committee consists of representatives from all areas of the Museum. Nomination forms are attached. -EveAnne Stouch & Susan O’Donnell Office of Volunteer Services

FRANKLIN LOST AND FOUND: PROBING THE ARTIC’S MOST ENDURING

MYSTERY

Friday April 5, 2019 9:00am-5:30pm River Room/Pilalas Lobby Held in conjunction with the major exhibition, Death in the Ice: The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition, this daylong program will present an international roster of scholars on various aspects of the Franklin Expedition tragedy and legacy, including its archaeology and forensics, what new research tells us about the fate of the perished crews, the role of Inuit culture and oral history, the search for the lost ships, and the impact of Franklin on popular culture, from the nineteenth century to today. A multi-author public book signing will take place in the Pilalas Lobby of the Thompson Exhibition Building at 4:30pm. See the full schedule here. $24 for Museum members / $30 for non-members (includes Museum admission) Free for staff and volunteers on a space-available basis, however if you want to be guaranteed a seat, we suggest buying a ticket at the member rate. Tickets are available online, or by calling 860.572.5331 or emailing reservations@mysticseaport.org

IRISH DAY PARADE St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Sunday, March 24th, was a huge success with perfect parade weather. Happy faces were everywhere. Thank you to all staff and volunteers who worked on the Mystic Seaport Museum float and participated in the festivities!

STAFF/VOLUNTEER ART SHOW AT MARITIME GALLERY This show continues at the Gallery until April 21st. Please stop by and vote for your favorite work.

Monique Foster, Director of the Maritime Gallery

LISA COOK REED EMPLOYEE ENRICHMENT FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Lisa Cook Reed was a long time Mystic Seaport staff member whose positive nature and love of the sea enriched all of us who knew her. She passed away on August 27, 2013. Lisa was born in 1953 and grew up in Darien, CT with three younger brothers. It was there that she learned to sail in a Dyer Dow - the same boat she used many years later to compete in the evening races at Mystic Seaport. While in her high school years at Dana Hall in Wellesley, MA, she credited her history teacher, Matthew Stackpole, and his class field trip to Mystic Seaport, with sparking her interest in history. Lisa’s career at Mystic Seaport spanned four decades. After graduating from Skidmore College in 1975 with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology, she began her first job at age 21 as a Museum teacher at the Seaport. She later accepted a position as Supervisor of Education, where she managed programs for school, youth and family audiences. After taking time off to raise a family and work with other non-profit institutions, Lisa returned to the Seaport in 1993 to manage the Annual Fund (then part of the Membership Department) followed by a position four years later in the Development Department as Campaign Coordinator. Lisa then served as Director of Membership from 1999-2003 before returning to the Development Department as Director of Development and Membership. Always humble and unassuming, Lisa took on each new responsibility with grace and determination. Lisa was married to Bill Reed, an accomplished sailor, and had two children, Will and Macy, who also share a love of sailing. Lisa lived a full life, pursuing her work and interests with passion and cherishing the friends and family who surrounded her. She will be remembered as intelligent, thoughtful, loyal, supportive and loving. She also had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh at life’s many ironies.

Through her leadership of the Membership and Development Departments and the PILOTs program, Lisa befriended many of the Museum’s longstanding members and supporters. She was genuinely interested in the lives of the people she met and was beloved by all those who were fortunate to make her acquaintance. In addition to her many leadership roles at Mystic Seaport, Lisa’s enduring mark will be her character. Lisa had the rare gift of making everyone feel welcome and appreciated. Her memory will live on in the friendships she forged, her contribution as a valued employee at the Seaport and the innumerable acts of kindness she extended to those she knew. Now through the generosity of family, friends and colleagues, Lisa will continue to make an indelible mark on the staff of Mystic Seaport through this fund for staff professional development and personal enrichment. In keeping with Lisa’s spirit of generosity and her deep love for the employees of Mystic Seaport, this Fund will afford Museum RFT and RPT staff the opportunity to follow their passion in meaningful and memorable ways that deepen their connection to the Museum and its mission. Expenses covered: Travel to/from location Lodging/meals (Cap on Hotel costs/per diem) Registration fees/admission fees/sponsorship fees/supplies Up to $ 5,000.00 will be available each calendar year through this fund. Each proposal submitted should not exceed $5,000.00. Eligibility and process for bestowing award; Open to all Regular Full and Part-time employees (who have completed 1 year of service by March 1, 2019.) Department Directors, VPs and above are not eligible for this award. Employees will complete an application (attached) that includes the following: Details of event/site visit etc.

Dates/Location Details regarding costs of event (lodging, registration, travel, etc.)

Intended outcome of event as it relates to employee Department Directors review proposal to ensure it is complete.

Following the event, awardee will provide a summary of their experience to be shared in upcoming Staff Bulletin and also with the donors to the fund. This will be the 5th year that the Lisa Reed fund has been making grants to staff members. The fund has provided 19 grants to date with the average grant award being $ 1,525.00. The highest award has been $4,000.00 and the lowest has been $ 300.00. From the outset, it was the intent of the donors to these funds to make the application process as simple as possible to encourage participation from colleagues in every department. Over the past two years, we have gained some additional insight into the application and review process and would like to share some observations to consider when applying for grants from these funds. The purpose of the funds is to provide enrichment and professional development for staff, and monies are not intended to purchase equipment or materials Payroll hours (1-3 days) should be covered by your home department Extended time away from the Museum (more than five working days) may require the use of personal or vacation time Indicate if you would be willing to accept a partial grant

More than one application maybe selected at a time if the funding is available for that year. The Director of Development (Chris Freeman) will convene the Committee and be contact for any questions regarding award and/or processes. Applications should be sent to Jeanne Gade by March 29, 2019. Please note that the PILOTs Grant will accept applications in the Fall.

2019 AMERICA AND THE SEA AWARD GALA

I am delighted to share that the recipient of the 2019 America and the Sea Award is businesswoman, philanthropist, and ocean health champion Wendy Schmidt. The prestigious award recognizes those individuals and organizations whose extraordinary achievements in the world of maritime exploration, competition, scholarship, and design best exemplify the American character. Schmidt has built an incredible portfolio of work devoted to our oceans made possible through the many organizations she has founded, led, and inspired, making her a natural and well-deserving recipient of the award. A black tie gala will be held in Schmidt’s honor in New York City Wednesday, October 30, 2019. This affair is the premier fund-raising event for Mystic Seaport Museum. Read more about Wendy Schmidt and the Gala here: https://www.mysticseaport.org/category/news/ Sherri Ramella

FIRST THURSDAY

Our April 4th First Thursday is a presentation by the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority

(SCRRRA) on waste management and recycling in Connecticut and the impact on our environment. Questions about

what we recycle and what we do not recycle and why will be addressed. Topics regarding the state of recycling markets,

how Connecticut is addressing its infrastructure issue and the impact of marine debris will be discussed. The presenters

will be Dave Aldridge, Executive Director and Becky Chapman, Outreach Coordinator.

Since Monday, April 22nd is Earth Day, this presentation is very timely to keep us up-to-date on these issues. All staff and volunteers are welcome! Please meet in the Member Lounge for coffee and donuts at 8:30 am. This will be followed by the program at 9 am in the Masin Room. EveAnne Stouch and Susan O’Donnell

NOTES FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

You may have heard that the recycling market has collapsed. We can no longer rely on recycling as a viable means of getting rid of waste in a responsible manner. “For decades, we were sending the bulk of our recycling to China—tons and tons of it, sent over on ships to be made into goods such as shoes and bags and new plastic products. But last year, the country restricted imports of certain recyclables, including mixed paper—magazines, office paper, junk mail—and most plastics. Waste-management companies across the country are telling towns, cities, and counties that there is no longer a market for their recycling. These municipalities have two choices: pay much higher rates to get rid of recycling, or throw it all away” – which has a detrimental impact on the environment, our health, and potentially our wallets. Let’s consider the other R’s: REFUSE disposable plastic whenever and wherever possible. Let’s choose items that are not packaged in plastic, and carry our own bags, containers and utensils. Say 'no straw, please.' REUSE durable, non-toxic straws, utensils, to-go containers, bottles, bags, and other everyday items. Let’s choose glass, paper, stainless steel, wood, ceramic and bamboo over plastic. REDUCE our plastic footprint. Cut down on our consumption of goods that contain excessive plastic packaging and parts. If it will leave behind plastic trash, let’s consider not buying it. RETHINK what we can’t refuse, reduce or reuse. Let’s pay attention to the entire life cycle of items we bring into our lives, from source to manufacturing to distribution to disposal. Here is a link to an article from The Atlantic that further explains what is happening to the recycling market, and the impacts on our lives. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/03/china-has-stopped-accepting-our-trash/584131 Sherri Ramella

MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM 1929 FORD MODEL AA TRUCK

Over the recent years when using the truck at events, the truck would stall and would have to be pulled from the occasion. It was finally determined that the problem was with internal contamination of the gas tank. Debris from the gas tank would plug the gas filter and stop fuel flow to the engine. The contamination was a result of corrosion. Over this past winter the tank was removed and cleaned. This entailed building a frame to attach the tank to the barrel of a cement mixer, putting trap rock in the tank, tumbling the rock to clean and polish the tank interior. The tank interior was coated with Red-Kote, reinstalled on the truck. Additional work was completed on the carburetor and ignition system to ensure reliability. Truck has since been started and runs better than it ever has according to Seaport Staff and Volunteers. Just in time for the St. Pat’s parade.

All of this work was accomplished over this past winter in the cold and wet environment of the Shipyard. Volunteers that worked on this project under Scott Noseworthy’s encouragement are: Don Liepelt, took the lead in this project with his expertise in vintage vehicle knowledge. Others that worked tirelessly are: Roger Read, Barry Thorp, Len Parker, and Peter Benoit. Submitted by Mary L. Papenfoth, Volunteer

“OLE CAPE COD” &“PATTI PAGE: A VERSATILE WOMAN” By:Bill Jennings Once again we are sharing an essay for you to enjoy written by our Volunteer Interpreter, Bill Jennings. This essay is written on the history of Cape Cod. And with March being Woman’s History Month there is a second essay on Patti Page. Yes, you may already know the connection of Patti Page to Cape Cod. So celebrate and enjoy! Thank you, Bill, for another great look at local New England history! Susan O’Donnell, Volunteer Services

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

PIRATE DAYS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

Tuesday, April 16 & Wednesday, April 17 Come Join the Fun!! Most opportunities are from 8:45-2pm on either day although shorter shifts are available. There will be a training session on Monday, April 15th from 2-3pm in the Masin Room which is located off the back Deck of the Thompson Exhibition building. Foam Pirate hats will be provided; Additional Pirate costuming is optional. Please let me know if you are available to help out!!! Thank you- EveAnne Stouch, Eveanne.stouch@mysticseaport.org

MUSEUM HELPS LEAD NEW MYSTIC MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Aquarium, Olde Mistick Village, and select downtown Mystic businesses have banded together to create and promote a new brand for Mystic tourism — “Sea Mystic.” Together the attractions and businesses are providing an initial $100,000 to the Greater Mystic Chamber Foundation to fund billboards, digital advertising and a referral website, mystic.org, to promote the iconic Mystic experience to visitors. Over the last several years the Mystic brand has not been supported by an organized campaign. State funding dried up in 2017 and the regional tourism district has not been funded in 3 years. The Museum and other partners determined that a privately funded effort was needed if there was to be any Mystic marketing for 2019. The hope is the state and other entities in town will choose to join the initiative. This Sea Mystic campaign will complement MSM’s own marketing efforts. The campaign launches April 1.

https://www.mysticseaport.org/news/2019/mystic-tourism-leaders-launch-collaborative-marketing-initiative/

THANK YOU! A few weeks ago we received a request from Zac to have a private tour of the Charles W. Morgan. Zac wanted to impress his girlfriend, Ashley, with a tour of her favorite ship and use this as an opportunity to propose marriage. Ashley is working on her doctorate in English at UCONN with a focus on Nineteenth-Century American literature and one of her favorite books is Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Although we had to delay the tour by a day due to snow, everything went perfectly and she said, “Yes!”

Thank you to the Interpretation Staff and Security Team for helping us make this special event possible. Amanda Keenan, Advancement

THIS WEEK FROM THE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Museum Open Daily 9AM-5PM, Grounds Close at 6PM

Saturday Saturday March 30, 2019 No Scheduled Groups Scheduled Events: 10:30AM -12:30PM AM Ballads, Chanteys and Songs of the Sailor: A Traditional Music Class Sunday March 31, 2019 No Scheduled Groups

No Scheduled Events: Other Items Discussed: · Discussed Dock Office reservation performance with over 100 Reservations book for upcoming season. · Discussed signage needed in Catboat shed and some loose rails in need of repair. · Discussed visit and some logistics with NY Yacht Club · Discussed change in Sabino schedule- now not operating on Monday and Tuesday once the season starts on May 12. Gabriel Gresko

2019 UPDATED SPRING CAULKING MEMO

Please see the attached 2019 updated caulking memo. Two revisions of note in this version are: 1) The Maritime Gallery is open Daily 10AM-5PM 2) SABINO operations are suspended on Mondays and Tuesdays during the course of the season. Gabriel Gresko

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Full & Part-time Opportunities

Annual Fund Coordinator Seasonal Opportunities

Community Sailing Instructor CONRAD Sailing Instructor- First Aid Director Museum Interpreter Chanteyman Supervisor of Interpretation Theatre &Music Programs Boathouse Attendant Captain – BRECK MARSHALL Captain – Charter Sail and Power Boats Captain – Waterfront Cruise Visitor Services Specialist

DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN SCHEDULE Saturday, March 30, 2019 Sunday, March 31, 2019

Duty Officer: D. Willis, Radio Duty Officer: K. Wilson , Radio

Security: Gary Doerfler, ext.5310 Security: Diane Alley, ext. 5310

Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda , radio Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio

Shipyard: Matt Zapp, ext. 5341 Shipyard: Matt Zapp, ext. 5341

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

. “Matt Otto Measuring/Cutting Leather Chafe Protection for Mayflower II Rigging” - Photo by: Joe Michael