Continental Mari-Times December 2014

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“Be The Best Partner In The Port” December 2014

The Emilio Nares

Foundation

“Providing Information and Family Support Systems to children with Cancer…”

The Emilio Nares Foundation was established by Richard and Diane Nares in memory of their son,

Emilio, who at age 6 died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). They felt an outpouring of

support and turned a tragedy into a blessing for other families whose children are fighting cancer.

The foundation currently runs two programs: The Ride with Emilio (RWE) and a Family Wellness pro-

gram.

RWE is a transportation service which “ensures no child misses a cancer treatment due to lack of

transportation.” They pick up the child(ren) and a parent/guardian who do not have transporta-

tion and bring them to and from their appointments. Our General Manager, Dan Flood, is a board

member and invited us for a tour. Ellen Humpherys and I went on a ride along with a teen patient.

She sometimes had to take a two hour bus ride and then walk a mile to get to her treatment be-

fore she found out about RWE.

The second service is a Family Wellness program which includes: crafts; skills

taught to parents; computer resource center; special port accessible t-shirts;

and nutrition bags. Classes offered teach sewing, knitting and crocheting for

parents and children. These serve not only as a skill but also as a great stress re-

lief as they wait sometimes several hours for their child to finish treatment. The

craft projects are for patients and their siblings and all the supplies are provid-

ed. There are “Emilio snack bags” which are a healthy alternative to the vend-

ing machines; a family resource center with a computer lab and Wi-Fi ; and

Loving Tab’s healing T-shirts which provide quick access to the port to adminis-

ter medication without the child having to disrobe.

ENF gives back to the community and brings hope. As we enter the holiday season, take time to

find a way to give back to your community.

Diane & Richard Nares with Liz Rigney

www.ENFHope.Org

GIVING BACK

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I n the business community we hear a lot about Cor-

porate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR is a business

practice that benefits society. It is often referred to

as the triple bottom line: planet, people, and revenue. In

society today, it’s not just about profitability but about how a

business affects the world around them. CMSD is actively in-

volved in our city and surrounding community not just during

the holidays but all year long. Our management team leads

by example and encourages it’s employees to be involved in

the community as well. We support local and National Or-

ganizations like the YMCA and Santa’s Village put on by the

Police Officers Association. If you’re not already involved per-

haps now is a good time to start giving back.

Join with CMSD in Giving Back and get involved

Toy Drive Matching gift—to benefit local fire station

#7— CMSD will match toys up to $1,000. Bring in

your unwrapped toy before Dec. 19th.

Food Drive—bring in your can goods and non-

perishable food items by Dec. 10th.

Help wrap gifts for the Port Of San Diego

Be involved within the local community by volun-

teering at the food bank, Children’s Hospital, Librar-

ies, homeless shelter. The opportunities are plenti-

ful and even more rewarding

Superior Results through Teamwork

Giving back

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Our Priorities

Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule

Did you know that being a CMSD

employee means having corporate discounts?

The Hampton Inn San Diego—Sea World/Airport area reached out to us to let us know that

All Huntington Ingalls employees can book their personal or business travel at the per diem

rate of $139.00 per night until December 31, 2014. You can start booking at this rate immedi-

ately by calling 1-866-325-0468 and identifying yourselves as part of Huntington Ingalls (Make

sure to ask for the corporate rate). The rate will go up to $142.00 per night in 2015 due to the

change in the per diem.

The hotel has been recently renovated. A benefit of the rate also upgrades to a Deluxe

Room if available. With the holidays approaching and maybe family visiting it may be nice

to offer the Hampton Inn as a place to stay. Of course, the employee needs to make the

arrangements in order to receive the discount. If there are a group of rooms being booked,

Cesar Felix, Director of Sales & Marketing, said to contact him directly before you make the

reservations and he can assist you in getting the best rate. He can be reached by phone:

619-814-1604| fax: 619-291-8333 or e-mail: [email protected].

*No blackout dates between now and New Years.

HII Benefits extend to us

Blackout Dates

American College of Cardiology 3/13-3/16 (4 Nights)

Memorial Day 5/23 & 5/24 (2 Nights)

Rock & Roll Marathon 5/30 (1 Night) 4th of July 7/3 & 7/4 (2 Nights)

Comic Con 7/8-7/11 (4 Nights)

Labor Day 9/5 & 9/6 ( 2 Nights)

Extra Perks

Complimentary Parking

Complimentary Breakfast

Complimentary Internet

2 Daily Beer Vouchers to Modern Times Brewery.

tel:1-866-325-0468

mailto:[email protected]

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Employee of the month

M eet Hector Covarrubias.

Hector has worked in the

waterfront for 37 years including on and

off with CMSD since 1988. He joined

CMSD again in 2011 as a Journeyman

Tank Cleaner.

His career goal at this stage in his life is

to retire. Hector’s advice to his peers is,

“always do your best”.

Hector’s manager, Edgardo Favela and

Walter Brown, think that his biggest asset

to the company is Hector himself. They

explain it as, “…employees are the foun-

dation of the company. Good employ-

ees and a good company equal good business. “

His managers also tell us that Hector has demonstrated his leadership, “by exhibiting his

knowledge, shipyard experiences and his communication skills by doing what needs to be

done to get the job done on time”. Favela and Walter say, “Hector is a dedicated, reliable,

honest and knowledgeable person in the ship-

yard business”.

Favela and Walter best describe Hector as a

hard worker, dependable and positive. They

say the company value that he best represents

is Integrity.

Hector’s mentor is Edgardo Favela. Hector tells

us that his father used to say, “Wherever you go

do your best”. His father has been the most in-

fluential person in his life.

His favorite sports teams are the Chargers and

Padres. When not at work, Hector loves to work

on his old cars, spend time with his wife and

daughter. When he retires, he would like to cruise

around in one of his old cars. He has a 1939 Chevy, 1930 Ford, 1928 Essex and a 1931 Plym-

outh.

Doug Werner and Hector Covarrubias

Hector Covarrubias and Steve Senk

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Department of the month

M eet our Tank (994) crew. There are 23 employees in this excellent department.

They are Guadalupe Acosta, Ariel Archibold Ortega, Diego Barron, Hector Covar-

rubias, Antonio Cruz, Ricardo De Los Rios, David Esparza, Jorge Fausto, Edgardo Favela, Ernes-

to Flores, Jesus Gonzalez, Miguel Lopez Jr., Manuel Machado, Javier Monroy, Isaac Mora

Vejar, Jesus Morales, Alejandro Moreno, Michael Pacheco, Jesus Perez, Raymond Phillips, Jesus

Reyes, Fermin Solorio and Olivio Villanueva. Their Superintendent is Walter Brown.

According to Walter, the Tank department Superintendent, this team is responsible for gas free,

clean tanks and to maintain ship systems.

Walter describes his staff as an “Excellent” team with their top three (3) attributes that set them

apart from the other departments as “Dedication, Motivation and Determination”.

Walter tells us that with a minimal staff and tight schedule his team was able to complete the

hydroblast and other tasks on the USS Boxer on time.

Walter thinks his team is “the best talent on the waterfront” and ensures that each member of

his team receives that recognition. Way to go Tank Department!

Isaac Mora Vejar, David Esparza, Jesus Perez, Olivio Villanueva, Edgardo Favela,

Raymond Phillips, Ernesto Flores, Hector Covarrubias and Ricardo Del Los Rios.


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Employee in the spotlight

M eet Ernesto Flores.

Ernesto is a Journey-

man in the Tank de-

partment. He has worked for

CMSD since 1998.

Ernesto has worked in the

same trade for 30 years. His

goals are to keep learning

and growing in his trade, plus

to better himself and others

around him. Ernesto feels

that his common sense is his

biggest asset to the compa-

ny and keeping things sim-

ple.

Ernesto tells us that what

makes him proud to do his job is, “the satisfaction he gets from a happy client who is

pleased with his work and when his coworkers finish the day without any injuries”. Not only is

Ernesto responsible for production of work, he is also responsible for the safety and security of

the team he is supervising.

Edgardo Favela and Walter Brown, who are part of his management team, think that Ern-

esto’s biggest asset to the company is, “that his responsibility can always be counted on to

do the job”. They tell us that Ernesto’s responsibilities are to complete projects and supervise

a small team of workers.

Favela and Walter say, “Ernesto will do whatever is needed to complete the task at hand.

He never gives up even when one thing after

another makes it look hopeless. Ernesto al-

ways has a positive attitude”.

Committed, Dependable and Honesty are

three words that would best describe Ernesto,

according to Favela and Walter. Out of the

five (5) values here at CMSD, they believe

“Engagement and Performance” best fit Ern-

esto. Way to shine in the spotlight, Ernesto!

Doug Werner and Ernesto Flores

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Congratulations

April McGinley

CMSD would like to con-

gratulate April

McGinley on receiving her Environmental

Management Certification – the Regis-

tered Environmental Manager (REM)

from the National Registry of Environmen-

tal Professionals (NREP) and her certifica-

tion as a Certified Safety, Environmental

and Emergency Manager (CSEM), which

came along with the REM.

The REM is the highest professional/

management level of NREP registration

and is a federally recognized identifier of

qualified environmental professionals. April

tells us that this recognition provides a means for environmental managers to demonstrate

they have the critical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform competently in ac-

cordance with Federal standards while considering the company’s best interests. It will also

give CMSD’s customers the confidence to know that April is competent to make legally de-

fensible environmental decisions.

This is a huge accomplishment for April. She

has been working towards this certification

since she started at CMSD in 2002. The re-

quired education and/or work experience

to even qualify to take the exam is astound-

ing. April had to have five (5) years work

directly related to environmental engineer-

ing, health, science or management. In ad-

dition, the education needed was a Bache-

lor’s degree in an environmentally-related

discipline. Three (3) years of acceptable

work experience may be substituted for each year of an academic degree program.

The value in this recognition lies in CMSD’s customers knowing that April has the skills to man-

age our program and when contractually required, theirs as well.

Way to go April!


Dewey Youngerman, April McGinley and Russ

McCarthy

April McGinley and Dewey Youngerman

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VPP star status

iso criteria

What is VPP & ISO 14001:2004?

VPP recognizes employers and workers in the private industry and

federal agencies who have implemented effective safety and health management sys-

tems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages

for their respective industries. In VPP, management, labor, and OSHA work cooperatively

and proactively to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through a system focused on haz-

ard prevention and control, worksite analysis, training, and management commitment and

worker involvement. To participate, employers must submit an application to OSHA and un-

dergo a rigorous onsite evaluation by a team of safety and health professionals. Union sup-

port is required for applicants represented by a bargaining unit. VPP participants are re-

evaluated every three to five years to remain in the programs. VPP participants are exempt

from OSHA programmed inspections while they maintain their VPP status.

Goal: Achieve (Retain) Star Status The Star Program is designed for exemplary worksites with comprehensive, successful safety

and health management systems. Companies in the Star Program have achieved injury

and illness rates at or below the national average of their respective industries. These sites

are self-sufficient in their ability to control workplace hazards. Star participants are reevalu-

ated every three to five years, although incident rates are reviewed annually.

ISO 14001:2004 ISO 14001:2004 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be

certified to. It does not state requirements for environmental performance, but maps out a

framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental

management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector.

Using ISO 14001:2004 can provide assurance to company management and employees as

well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved.

The Benefits of Using ISO 14001:2004 Include: Reduced costs of waste management

Savings in consumption of energy and materials

Lower distribution costs

Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public


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Great American

smokeout

Why do you want to quit smoking? Knowing why you want to quit is an important step in the process of

quitting. Every smoker has his or her own personal reasons for quitting such as:

For your health! According to the Surgeon General, quitting smoking is the single most important step a

smoker can take to improve the length and quality of her or her life. As soon as you quit, your body

begins to repair the damage caused by smoking. Of course it's best to quit early in life but even some-

one who quits later in life will improve their health.

To save money! It's getting more expensive to smoke cigarettes. State and federal cigarette taxes con-

tinue to go up and in some places, a pack of cigarettes can cost $10.00. Even if a pack costs "only"

$5.00 where you live, smoking one pack per day adds up to $1,825.00 each year!

To save the aggravation! It's getting less convenient to smoke. More and more states and cities are pass-

ing clean indoor air laws that make it illegal to smoke in bars, restaurants, and other public places. Are

you tired of having to go outside many times a day to have a cigarette? Is standing in the cold and

the rain really worth having that cigarette? Wouldn't it be easier if you had the choice to go outside

only when you want to and not when you need to?

It's good for the people around you! Cigarette smoke is harmful to everyone who inhales it, not just the

smoker. Whether you're young or old and in good health or bad, secondhand smoke is dangerous

and can make you sick. Children who live with smokers get more chest colds and ear infections while

babies born to mothers who smoke have an increased risk of premature delivery, low birth weight and

sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Most of all do it for you!

20 Minutes After Quitting:

Your heart rate drops to a normal level.

12 Hours After Quitting:

The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

2 Weeks to 3 Months After Quitting:

Your risk of having a heart attack begins to drop.

Your lung function begins to improve.

1 to 9 Months After Quitting:

Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease.

1 Year After Quitting:

Why Quit Smoking

Benefits of Quitting

http://www.lungusa.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/health-effects/secondhand-smoke.html

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Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.

5 to 15 Years After Quitting:

Your risk of having a stroke is reduced to that of a nonsmoker's.

Your risk of getting cancer of the mouth, throat, or esophagus is half that of a smoker's.

10 Years After Quitting:

Your risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a smoker's.

Your risk of getting bladder cancer is half that of a smoker's.

Your risk of getting cervical cancer or cancer of the larynx, kidney or pancreas decreases.

15 Years After Quitting:

Your risk of coronary heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If you tried to quit smoking and didn't succeed, don't feel badly. It takes most people several tries

before they can quit for good. We applaud you for going out of your comfort zone and attempt-

ing one of the most difficult things in life. And even if your quit attempt only lasted a few days, you

learn from it and are one step closer to quitting for good.

GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT Thinking about quitting smoking? We can help.

Call Quit for Life at

1-866-784-8454 or stop by Bay Front Medical

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News from security

A Self-Help Guide to Antiterrorism

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Guide 5260

This guide provides security habits that should reduce the possibility of becoming a target from

terrorists’ attacks. Defensive awareness and personal security are responsibilities of everyone

assigned to the DoD community. Your overall awareness will help to protect your family and

the security of all members of the military family. Even though this guide is intended for military

personnel, it contains valuable and useful information for all of us.

Part I

General Security Checklist • Keep a low profile. Your dress, conduct, and mannerisms should not attract attention. Make

an effort to blend into the local environment. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Avoid publicity

and do not go out in large groups. Stay away from civil disturbances and demonstrations.

• Be unpredictable. Vary daily routines, such as your route to and from work and the time you

leave and return home. Vary the way you dress. Do not exercise at the same time and place

each day. Never exercise alone, on deserted streets or country roads.

• Be alert for anything suspicious or out of place. Do not give personal information over the tel-

ephone. If you think you are being followed, go to a pre-selected secure area such as a mili-

tary base or police station. Immediately report the incident to the military police, security forc-

es, or law enforcement agencies. In overseas areas without such agencies, report suspicious

incidents to the security officer or the military attaché at the U.S. Embassy. Instruct your family

and associates not to provide strangers with information about you or your family.

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• Report all suspicious persons loitering near your office or in unauthorized areas. Attempt to

provide a complete description of the person and/or vehicle to police or security personnel.

• Advise associates or family members of your destination and anticipated time of arrival when

leaving the office or home.

• Do not open doors to strangers and report unsolicited contacts to authorities. Refuse to meet

with strangers outside your work place.

• Pre-program cell phones and memorize/write down key phone numbers -- office, home, po-

lice, security, etc.

• When overseas, always know the location of the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or military

organization.

• Be cautious about giving out information regarding family travel plans or security measures

and procedures.

• When overseas, learn and practice a few key phrases in the local language, such as “I need

a police officer/doctor.”

Be Assertive - Be Alert - Be Aware Report Suspicious Activity!

Information retrieved:

http://www.dtic.mil/cjcs_directives/cdata/unlimit/g5260.pdf


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December birthdays

Jose Alvarez

Edward Barajas

Troy Barnette

Hector Barreda

Ronald Bisbal

John Boardway

Ricky Cannon

Nicholas Cascarella

Robert Cooley Jr.

Hector Covarrubias

Oscar Diaz Utrera

Gildardo Estrada

Edgardo Favela

Angel Garcia Perez

Alfred Garza

Guadalupe Gonzalez

Cameron Haradon

Vincent Harris

Patrick Haynie

Taylor Kennedy

Michael Kosmas

Antonio Lopez

Eduardo Lopez

Eliseo Martinez

Jesus Mendoza

Rodolfo Mendoza

Javier Monroy

Isaac Mora Vejar

Juan Navarro

Diego Oliverio

Jereme Palmer

Steve Pedroso

Victor Realce

Jesus Reyes

Welfredo Reyes

Jesse Rubio

Guadalupe Sanchez

German Sandoval

James Silva

Robert Simas II

Larry Stephens

Joseph Trimble

Buu Truong

Alfredo Villegas


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Promotions

Angel Casas to Facilities Maintenance Technician 5

Carlos Flores to Production Support Helper 2

Esteban Flores to Production Support Helper 2

Danielle Frazier to Human Resources Generalist

Tatiana Gonzalez to Shipfitter Helper 2

Bree Grabowski to Tool Room Attendant 2

Ricardo Monroy Gonzalez to Production Support Helper 2

Steven Pedroso to Production Support Helper 2

David Stewart Facilities Maintenance Technician 7

John Tackel to Boilermaker Leadman

New Hires & Rehires

Billie Castellaw ~ Human Resources Assistant

Brittany Davis ~ Security Officer 3

Vanessa Contreras ~ EH&S Administrative Assistant

Kristen Jones ~ Staff Accountant

Hubert Gift ~ Pipefitter Tradesman 4

Victor Ramirez ~ Pipefitter Helper 1

David Gonzalez ~ Shipfitter Helper 2

Erick Vallejo ~ Rigger Helper 1

James Minnix ~ Production Support Helper 1

Safety Incentive Winners

Salvador Leal

Eric Fields

Francisco Cruz

Bryan Glass

Welfredo Reyes

Carpool Winners

Zach Werner

Terry Pisciotta

Announcements

5 Years of Service

Anthony Cencek

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Help Wanted

PIPE WELDER

Journey-level: with a minimum 5 – 10 years Shipboard/shipyard experience, know marine-

piping systems, certify to Tig & able to pass welding test requirements. The ability to acquire

a Rapid Gate credential is required.

PIPE FITTER

Trades-level: with a minimum 5 years Shipboard/shipyard experience knowledge of marine-

piping systems & fit piping to Navy standards preferred. The ability to acquire a Rapid Gate

credential is required.

All current open positions require you to be a US Citizen.

Excellent CO paid benefits and savings plan. Apply in

person to:

Continental Maritime of San Diego

A Subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries

1995 Bay Front Street

San Diego, CA 92113

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Veterans/Disabled Welcome

U.S. Citizenship Required for Most Positions.


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December Puzzle

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J I J R E H S A D V I C Y C S H T A E R W G B O C W

A Christmas Carol

Angels

Blitzen

Bows

Candy Canes

Christmas Lights

Christmas Tree

Comet

Cupid

Dancer

Dasher

December

Donner

Elves

Feliz Navidad

Fruit Cake

Garlands

Hanukkah

Happy Holidays

Icicles

Jack Frost

Kwanzaa

Merry Christmas

Mrs Claus

Nativity

Ornaments

Peace on Earth

Pointsettia

Prancer

Presents

Rudolph

Saint Nick

Santa Claus

Silent Night

Sleigh

Snowmen

Star

Stocking

Vixen

Wreaths

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2015 holiday calendar

NOTE: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, we take the Friday off.

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, we take the Monday off.

Holiday Date Observed

New Year’s Day Thursday 01-01

Martin L. King Day Monday 01-19

President’s Day Monday 02-16

Memorial Day Monday 05-25

Independence Day Friday 07-03 (Observed)

Labor Day Monday 09-07

Thanksgiving Day Thursday 11-26

Day After Thanksgiving Friday 11-27

Christmas Eve Thursday 12-24

Christmas Day Friday 12-25

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Carlos Aguayo

Director of

Business and Finance

Dan Flood

Vice President

General Manager

Joe Baszak

Director of

Material Support

Russell McCarthy

Director of

Administration

Happy Holidays

From your

Management team!

Steve Senk

Director of

Operations


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Continental Mari-Times December 2014