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VSRA December 2014 Newsletter

9th Annual LEGO Competition!

Finalists at the 2014 LEGO CompetitionFinalists at the 2014 LEGO Competition

The 9th Annual Ship Repair Industry Awareness LEGO Competition has officially launched! Just as we have in past years, this year we will need volunteers to serve as technical advisors and judges. We also need Sponsors for this event! This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and represent your company!

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Ship TRIVIA: DOG WATCH

Dog watch is the name given to the 1600-1800 and the 1800-2000 watches aboard ship. The 1800-2000 four-hour watch was originally split to prevent men from always having to stand the same watches daily. As a result, sailors dodge the same daily routine, hence they are dodging the watch or standing the dodge watch. In its corrupted form, dodge became dog and the procedure is referred to as "dogging the watch" or standing the "dog watch."

December Speaker: Maurice Jones, Secretary of Commerce and Trade

Maurice Jones, Secretary of Commerce and TradeMaurice Jones, Secretary of Commerce and Trade

Maurice Jones, Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the State of Virginia, will speak the the VSRA General Membership at the December Luncheon.

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January Speaker: Bill Crow Presents 2014 Annual Report

VSRA President Bill Crow with the 2014 Tradesmen of the YearVSRA President Bill Crow with the 2014 Tradesmen of the Year

The first General Membership Luncheon of 2015 will be held on January 20. The speaker for this luncheon will be Bill Crow, President of the Virginia Ship Repair Association, presenting the Annual Report.

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November Speaker: Senator Mark Warner

Senator Mark Warner Addresses the VSRA General MembershipSenator Mark Warner Addresses the VSRA General Membership

Senator Mark Warner spoke to the VSRA General Membership at the November Luncheon.

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Training Events

09.21.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 21 - September 22)

09.22.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 22-23)

09.23.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 23 - September 24)

09.28.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 28 - September 29)

09.28.26
OSHA 5400 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry (Sept. 28 - Oct.1)

09.29.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 29-30)

09.30.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (September 30 - October 1)

10.05.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 5 - October 6)

10.06.26
Shipboard Cableway Inspection (October 6-8)

10.07.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 7 - October 8)

10.12.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 12 - October 13)

10.13.26
OSHA 3115 Fall Protection (October 13-15)

10.14.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 14 - October 15)

10.19.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 19 - October 20)

10.19.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 19-20)

VSRA Restructure of Luncheon Fees Schedule in 2015

The VSRA Board of Directors has approved combining the four quarterly General Membership Luncheon fees as a part of the annual membership dues to ease administrative requirements on member companies and the VSRA staff. 

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NEW VSRA MEMBER COMPANIES

Two new member companies joined VSRA in the month of November, bringing our membership total to 252:

Southland Energy Services, Inc

TST Tactical Defense Solutions, Inc

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2015 Career & Industry Days - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Terry Stead of Tecnico Volunteers at the 2013 ODU Ship Building and Repair Career DayTerry Stead of Tecnico Volunteers at the 2013 ODU Ship Building and Repair Career Day

VSRF needs volunteers for Career Day events. Come and share your work knowledge!

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