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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

07.20.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 20 - July 21)

07.20.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 20-21)

07.22.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 22 - July 23)

07.27.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 27 - July 28)

07.27.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 27- 28)

07.29.26
Leadership Course (July 29-31)

07.29.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (July 29 - July 30)

08.03.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 3 - August 4)

08.03.26
Cableway Improvement Program (CIP) Installation, Repair and Inspection (August 3-7)

08.05.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 5 - August 6)

08.07.26
Intermediate use of Electrical Meters (August 7)

08.10.26
Introduction to Blueprint Reading & Technical Drawing (August 10-14)

08.10.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 10 - August 11)

08.12.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 12 - August 13)

08.17.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 17 - August 18)

08.17.26
OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 17-18)

08.19.26
Virtual Access - OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (August 19 - August 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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