December 2017 | |
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RDML Jesse Wilson to Address VSRA Membership at December Luncheon |
RDML Jesse Wilson, Commander, Navy Surface Force Atlantic | The December General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. RDML Jesse Wilson, Commander, Navy Surface Force Atlantic, will be the guest speaker. Read the full article |
Featured Article: Amendments to the Longshore Act - Part I |
John A. "Jack" Martone, The American Equity Underwriters Inc. (AEU) | It’s been 100 years since a U.S. Supreme Court decision established the “Jensen” line, limiting the coverage of states’ workers’ compensation laws to the landward side of the water’s edge and creating a gap in workers’ compensation coverage for employees working over the navigable waters of the U.S. The decision ultimately led to the passage of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act in 1927. Read the full article |
SURFMEPP CO CAPT Bauer Speaks to VSRA Membership |
CAPT David Bauer, CO, SURFMEPP | The November General Membership Meeting was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. CAPT David Bauer, Commanding Officer, SURFMEPP was the meeting's guest speaker. Please click here to view CAPT Bauer's presentation. Read the full article |
12th Annual Ship Repair Virtual Lego Competition |
The 12th Annual Ship Repair Virtual LEGO Competition has officially launched! The purpose of the competition is to promote the ship repair industry while increasing competitive mathematical, analytical and conceptual skills in middle school aged students. We need volunteers to serve as technical advisors, judges and sponsors. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and represent your company! Read the full article |
Career Day Volunteers Needed! |
Terry Stead of Tecnico Volunteers at a Career Day Event | VSRF needs volunteers for Career Day events. Come and share your work knowledge! Please CLICK HERE to view our Outreach Schedule Read the full article |
New VSRA Member Companies |
Two new member companies joined VSRA in the month of November, bringing the membership total to 267. Please join us in welcoming:
Click below for more information on our newest VSRA Members! Read the full article |
Writers Welcome! Please contact Kathy Bryan, Communications Committee Chairman, at (757) 366-9300, or kbryan@shipyardstaffing.com, if you would like to submit an article.
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