MAY 2007

Left, welder Kevin Cullen inscribes the initials of New Hampshire Ship Sponsor Cheryl McGuinness during a keel laying ceremony for the ship held recently at Quonset Point.

Below, Cullen displays his work to Mrs. McGuinness.

INSIDE Earned Hours • 3 New EB Employees • 3 ELECTRIC BOAT Navy Commissions USS Hawaii, Third -Class • 4 LAYS KEEL Marine Group Update • 5 Team Wins NAVSEA Award • 6 Women To Pound The Pavement For FOR SUBMARINE Breast Cancer Research • 6 Teachers Get Schooling at EB • 6 NEW HAMPSHIRE BEC Awards Scholarships • 7 2007 EBMA Scholarship Winners • 7 n a shower of sparks, Quonset Point Retirees • 7 welder Kevin Cullen marked the ceremo- Health Matters • 8 Inial construction start of the submarine the event – the official keel laying of New Marking Workers’ Memorial Day • 9 New Hampshire as he inscribed the initials of Hampshire at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point Ship Sponsor Cheryl McGuinness on a steel Classifieds • 10 facility. plate that will become part of the ship. Ship Sponsor McGuinness, a resident of EB Business Ethics and Conduct • 10 Hundreds of employees as well as represen- Portsmouth, N.H., will christen the submarine Service Awards • 11 tatives from the Navy and Congress attended continued on page 3 Safety Performance • 12 Hundreds of Quonset Point employees attended the keel laying of New Hampshire, the fifth Virginia- New Hampshire Ship Sponsor Cheryl McGuinness class submarine. at a reception following the keel laying ceremony. continued from page 1 during construction at Quonset Point’s money and improve efficiency,” he said. new coatings facility. Representing an “These efforts have been happening for at the Groton shipyard in about a year. investment of some $9.4 million, this some time – and the momentum is steadily Her husband, Tom, a former Navy pilot, facility is expected to produce total Vir- growing as we build each ship of the class. died on Sept. 11, 2001 when the jet he ginia program savings of $139 million,” “It’s a very exciting time to be building was co-piloting, American Airlines Flight he said. ,” Petters continued. “The 11, was flown into the north tower of the New Hampshire also will set a new team is focused on taking lessons learned World Trade Center. Since then, Mrs. standard for speedier delivery, Casey said. from each task, from each project, and McGuinness has reached out to others “Production and process improvements from each ship – and doing it better than who have experienced tragedy by sharing have put New Hampshire on a track to be the way it was done before. her message of courage, determination delivered in 72 months, a year ahead of “And we’re seeing the results. The and love. earlier ships. We’re going to do this even results of your hard work and your dedi- Electric Boat President John Casey, who presided over the event, noted that though the ship’s construction was cation to excellence. Today marks while New Hampshire is the fifth ship of already under way when the new acceler- another public demonstration of that the Virginia class, it is establishing some ated building schedule was put in place. excellence – the laying of the keel for the significant firsts for the program. “These steps – along with many others fifth ship of the class – New Hampshire,” “It will be the first Virginia-class ship in process or in development – are greatly Petters said. to be built in four sections, a noteworthy increasing overall efficiency, one of the Petters was followed in the speaking improvement from the 10 required for the keys to Virginia program affordability. program by U.S. Rep. James Langevin of lead ship,” he said. This achievement “Importantly, these steps also allow us Rhode Island’s Second District. “It’s reflects advances in the company’s mod- to support the Defense Department’s always great to be with those who make ule-handling capabilities, which allow EB goal of attaining a production rate of our submarine force the best in the to move sections weighing 2,000 tons, up two ships per year no later than FY 12,” world. Everyone here in New England from the previous maximum of just said Casey. “That’s good news for the understands the importance of sub- under 1,600 tons. shipbuilders, the suppliers, the submarine marines – we have a proud tradition of “With this increased modular-con- force and most significantly – our shipbuilding that is deeply entwined in struction efficiency, we can now ship four nation’s security.” our history,” Langevin said. essentially complete hull sections to the Northrop Grumman Newport News “As a co-chair of the Congressional final assembly facilities in Connecticut President Mike Petters underscored Submarine Caucus, I never miss an and Virginia,” Casey said. Casey’s comments about Virginia program opportunity to tell that story to other “New Hampshire will be the first ship progress. “Shipbuilders are working side- people and to make sure they understand to have its various hull coatings applied by-side and in teams to brainstorm, the contributions of submarines to our develop and execute on ideas that save national defense. Submarines provide

2 I MAY 2007 I ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS Dan Barrett, Editor

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Earned Hours • Where We Stand

unparalleled capability, flexibility and country, it is rich in the history of innova- Welcome to power and are an important asset of our tors,” he said. “Remarkable people doing Electric Boat nation’s fleet. remarkable things. The construction of “I am also proud to tell people about this multi-mission ship is no different. Please help welcome the fol- the employees of Electric Boat in Rhode “It is the patriotic team of innovative lowing employees and Island and Connecticut, whose vision professionals that includes the employees interns, who have recently and fine workmanship have contributed of Electric Boat and joined the company: so greatly to our military readiness. Your Northrop Grumman Newport News and dedication and expertise make our the submarine crew that will continue Ian Phillips (414) Engineer nation stronger and our families safer. work to deliver the submarine New For that I cannot thank you enough. Hampshire in 2008,” said Haney. Nicholas Schultz (416) Engineer “In Congress, I have been a strong advo- Referring to the military’s high cate for the Virginia class and have been Ryan Poitras (417) demand for submarine missions, Haney Summer Intern fighting to build more so that our Navy said, “We are busy – on any given day Daniel Thearle (428) has enough ships to meet the challenges more than 60 percent of our attack sub- Engineer they face. I am hopeful that this year we marines are under way, and 10 are Kirk Scheel (433) will take the necessary steps to increase our deployed forward. Summer Intern production rate so that we can get to two “Our submarines will continue to be in Andrew Rosenbloom (454) ships per year sooner than the scheduled demand,” he said. “Day-in and day-out, Engineer date of 2012,” said Langevin. they will be enhancing maritime security, Daniel Terminesi (493) The event’s principal speaker, Rear gathering vital intelligence information Engineer Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander – and shaping the environment to avert the Kelly Martin (626) Summer Intern Submarine Group Two, said New Hamp- next conflict. Yet they stand ready to shire represents a transformational leap Brian Walker (660) engage quickly and decisively, if neces- Security Guard forward in submarine technology and a sary,” Haney said. Al Young (660) revolution in the design and construction Security Guard processes used to build the ship. “As you look at the history of our great

ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS I MAY 2007 I 3 Sailors Bring USS Hawaii to Life Sailors aboard the newest Virginia-class nuclear , USS Hawaii (SSN-776), “man the ship and bring her to life” during the commissioning cer- emony. Hawaii, the third Virginia-class submarine to be added to the fleet, was commissioned May 5 at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. U.S. Navy photo Navy Commissions USS Hawaii, Third Virginia-Class Submarine

n a ceremony highlighted by hula ing strength.” 2.3 million fewer hours than the lead dancers, war canoes, leis and a tra- Another speaker, Vice Adm. John ship, USS Virginia,” said Casey, who I ditional island priest, the Navy ear- Donnelly, commander – submarine provided additional perspective. lier this month commissioned its third force, told the audience, “Standing “The time span from christening to Virginia-class ship, USS Hawaii (SSN- before you, ladies and gentlemen, are delivery for our final Los Angeles class 776) at the Groton submarine base. talented, highly motivated sailors who ship, USS Columbia, was just under 11 The event provided a platform for sev- have chosen to serve their nation prepar- months. Columbia was Electric Boat’s eral speakers to emphasize the impor- ing this ship for service. Without them, 33rd submarine of that class and we tance of submarines to the nation’s secu- this ship would be a lifeless collection of were well up on the learning curve. rity and how the Virginia class, in partic- high-tech hardware. “Hawaii is the third ship of its class. ular, contributes to the Navy’s undersea “But with this remarkable crew, USS The time span from its christening to superiority. Hawaii will be powerful, graceful and delivery was less than six months. According to Rear Adm. William quiet. At her top speed, she makes less “That is a remarkable achievement – Hilarides, program executive officer for noise than most of our submarines do at an example of the high performance that submarines, Hawaii is “the right boat at 5 knots. Her firepower, stealth and agility is defining the Virginia program and the the right time for the nation. are tailored perfectly to meet the mar- extraordinary effectiveness of the “She is purpose-built for uncertain itime challenges of the future,” he said. Navy/industry submarine team. times,” he said. Representing Electric Boat, President “The more efficiently we produce sub- Adm. Gary Roughhead, who at the John Casey said everyone involved in the marines such as Hawaii, the better we time of the commissioning was com- Virginia program – the Navy, the ship- can support the Navy’s shipbuilding mander of the Pacific fleet, said, “Sub- builders and the supplier base – are goals,” Casey said. “That will benefit the marines are my most important and working together to produce the finest Navy, its supporting industrial base, and valuable weapon.” Addressing the ship’s submarines in the world, while simulta- our nation’s ability to defend itself.” crew, he said, “You will command the neously improving cost performance. seas and keep the peace by demonstrat- “In fact, Hawaii was built for about

4 I MAY 2007 I ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS MARINE GROUP UPDATE

Navy Awards Electric Boat $47M For Sub Maintenance and Modernization Work

he U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat a $46.7 million T contract to perform routine maintenance and modernization work on the USS Alexandria (SSN-757), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine. Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will perform a Selected Restricted Availability, which consists of repairs, maintenance work, alterations and several major systems upgrades. NASSCO Launches USNS Richard E. Byrd The work will take place at the Navy SAN DIEGO Submarine Base in Groton and involve ASSCO earlier this month launched the U.S. Navy’s newest resupply ship, up to 300 employees at its peak; it is USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). The ship is named in honor of the expected to be completed by September. NNavy rear admiral and Medal of Honor recipient who explored the North and South Poles by air. Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter spoke at the evening event. Rear Admiral Electric Boat Robert Reilly Jr., commander of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command, was the cere- Receives $32M For mony’s principal speaker. Mrs. Bolling Byrd Clarke, Byrd’s oldest daughter, was the ship’s sponsor. Virginia-Class Long- A 1912 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a naval aviator, Byrd (1888-1957) Lead Material explored the North Pole region by air in May 1926. He received the Medal of Honor for the flight. Two and a half years later, Byrd began his first expedition to Antarctica. He commanded the first flight over the South Pole in November 1929. Byrd completed lectric Boat has received $32 four more expeditions to the Antarctic continent over the next 26 years, including the million in material orders 1955 “Operation Deep Freeze” expedition that established the permanent U.S. facilities E from the U.S. Navy for the at the South Pole. purchase of long-lead material for Vir- USNS Richard E. Byrd is the fourth ship of an expected class of 11 T-AKE dry ginia-Class submarine spares. cargo-ammunition ships for the Navy. NASSCO began constructing the 689-foot-long The orders call for Electric Boat to ship in February 2006. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in November. purchase the materials required for the The T-AKE class incorporates international marine technologies and commercial ship- construction of spares for ships service design features, including an integrated electric-drive propulsion system, to minimize turbine-generator and main-propulsion operating costs over its projected 40-year service life. units and other components. The mate- When the Richard E. Byrd joins the fleet, its primary mission will be to deliver more rial orders are part of a contract ini- than 10,000 tons of food, ammunition, fuel and other provisions to combat ships at sea. tially awarded in March 2004; if all It is the second Navy ship to be named in honor of the polar explorer. The first ship, options are exercised and funded, the USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG 23), was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile contract could be worth more than $1.1 destroyer that served from 1964 to 1990. billion over five years.

ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS I MAY 2007 I 5 Women To Pound The Pavement For Breast Cancer Research

our Electric Boat women have formed Team EB to raise Fmoney for breast cancer research and awareness. The team members – Jessica Lam- perelli (ext. 36739); Joanna Black (ext. Caption: From left, Brian Connery, Jeff Blevens, John Izzo, Joan Sienkiewicz, Tom Britton were the 32334); Carolyn Jacob (ext. 36583); and Electric Boat recipients of NAVSEA’s Logistics Team of the Year Award. Rebecca Castleman (ext. 36420) – are preparing to participate in the “Breast Electric Boat Team Wins Cancer 3-Day Susan G. Komen for the Cure” event in Boston from Aug. 3 through Aug. 5. Each woman plans to NAVSEA Logistics Award walk 20 miles per day and raise $2,200. You can support the team’s effort by lectric Boat’s Virginia-class Technology Refresh Integrated Process Team making a donation (checks can be made (IPT) has been selected by NAVSEA as a recipient of the Logistics Team of out to “Breast Cancer 3-Day”); placing the Year Award for FY 06. E cans and bottles in the 3-Day pink bins Joan Sienkiewicz (449), Brian Connery (449), John Izzo (449), Tom Britton (495) (or by calling team members for pick and Jeff Blevens (495) were the EB employees on the award-winning team, which also up); or dropping spare change in the 3- comprised representatives from NAVSEA and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Day piggy banks placed throughout the (NUWC). Additionally, the team was a finalist in the Adm. Stanley R. Arthur Award Groton facility. for Logistics Excellence. In announcing the award, Vice Adm. Paul E. Sullivan, commander – NAVSEA, said, “The team introduced the use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment and developed methods for dealing with the unique set of supportability challenges that are created by the rapid turnaround of technology. The end result was the cre- ation of a win-win partnership between the Navy and the shipbuilder, which will save the taxpayer dollars over the total lifespan of the program.” According to Jeff Trent of NUWC’s In Service Engineering and Integrated Logis- tics Systems Department, “The IPT implemented a proactive solution to mitigate sys- tem obsolescence for Virginia-class submarines that has reduced costs by $61 million to date by minimizing the need for costly redesigns.” The use of COTS electronic products on the Virginia class is significantly affecting the traditional processes the Navy uses for shipbuilding and lifetime system support, said EB IPT member Izzo. “COTS components are subject to rapid turnover and obsolescence, resulting in costly supportability issues and unplanned technology Teachers Get Schooling redesign requirements.” at Electric Boat In response, the EB IPT developed a process to manage contractor-furnished elec- tronic equipment obsolescence. By working with subsystem engineers to monitor the Tod Schaefer (629) uses the model room to “health” of critical components that can impact construction and life-cycle support, explain the operation of the Groton shipyard to a group of more than 30 science, technol- Electric Boat is extending design intervals and reducing construction costs, while help- ogy, engineering and mathematics teachers ing the Navy make lifetime buys that lower maintenance costs, said Izzo. who visited the company recently with repre- The EB IPT’s obsolescence-management approach addresses these areas: sentatives of the Connecticut Business and Obsolescence forecasting Industry Association. The goal of the visit Establishment of procedures to resolve obsolescence issues was to provide the high school teachers with Development of plans to maintain subsystem and vendor participation. a better understanding of area jobs requiring technical skills, which will enable them to tailor their curriculum to meet these needs.

6 I MAY 2007 I ELECTRIC BOAT Retirees

100 Anthony Milone 663 Phillip E. Jeckel 43 years 48 years OS Machnst-Shop Spec Security Admin

100 Michael J. Riley Jr. 795 John W. Stevens 18 years 30 years SM-Assembly Mac 1/C Qual Cntrl Spec Sr.

252 Harold F. Edman 860 Herbert R. Shorter Jr. 32 years 27 years Carpenter 1/C Superintendent – Site

355 Bruce A. Burton 904 Raymond A. Gavek Black Engineering Council awards scholarships 35 years 38 years Planning Specialist Struct Fab Mech I At its 12th annual scholarship banquet held recently in the Technology Center, Electric Boat’s Black Engineering Council (BEC) presented scholarships to two New London 428 James M. Titus 915 Edward R. Blais 27 years 38 years County high school seniors. Shown in the photo are, from left, Senior Engineer Darrell Engineer Senior Pipefitter Appr Comena (411), BEC chairman; David DePina, the winner of the BEC first-place scholarship ($1,500) and a senior at Norwich Free Academy; Rear Admiral (sel) Bruce Grooms, deputy 431 Ernest A. Doucette Jr. 915 David R. Migneault director – Submarine Warfare Division and the evening’s keynote speaker; 39 years 28 years Emerald D. Littlejohn, winner of the BEC second-place scholarship ($1,000) and a senior at R&D Test Man-Mec W/L M/T Shipfitter Appr Saint Bernard High School; and Senior Engineer Anthony Brooks (472) of the BEC Scholar- ship Committee. 438 James T. Burgess 921 Robert M. Clark 35 years 33 years Dosimetry Techn 1/C Struct Fab Mech I

452 Louie R. Williams 35 years Supervisor, Design

453 Charles D. Brown 33 years Mech Sr. Designer

455 Ronald R. Raymond 48 years A/A Administrative Aide

459 John P. Daniels 15 years Arrgt Sr. Designer

460 John B. Murphy Jr. 42 years Supv Engrng Services

Presenting The 2007 EBMA Scholarship Winners 462 Stuart N. Dom The Electric Boat Management Association recently announced its 2007 scholarship 22 years recipients. They are, front row from left, Alyssa Belisle, daughter of Bill Belisle (636); Engineer, Principal Colleen Doyle, daughter of Christopher Doyle (460); Galen Danskin, daughter of Sterling 464 David E. Pacheco Danskin (467); and Jillian Mador, daughter of John Mador (492). In the back row from 42 years left are Matthew Runkle, son of Larry Runkle (684); Ryan O’Connell, son of Lee O’Connell Design Tech-Piping (341); Reynolds Risseeuw, son of Paul Risseeuw (retired); Raymond Filosa Jr., son of Raymond Filosa (436); and Anna Deneka, daughter of John Deneka (495). Missing from the photo is Michelle Bold, daughter of Peter Bold (438).

ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS I MAY 2007 I 7 nationally known brand of weed killer. pound of body weight than do adults. On the front, all I could find was. “Con- Children’s behaviors, such as playing on tains MCPP.”I looked on the back and the floor or on the lawn where pesticides read the signs and symptoms of acute are applied or putting objects in their exposure and a web address for further mouths, also increase their chances of information. I said to myself, “I’m a exposure. These behaviors increase the highly trained environmental doctor and ingestion potential of pesticides, which as I recall, MCPP stands for …” Well, I blocks the absorption of food nutrients went home and looked it up. necessary for normal healthy growth. In Bob Hurley, MD I found MCPP stands for 2-(2methyl- addition, children may not excrete the Medical Director 4-chlorophenoxy) proprionic acid or pesticide, leading to toxic buildup of the Mecoprop. MCPP is one of several contaminants. And, as any parent knows, commercially available pesticides within children grow in stages, so if these con- the phenoxy family of herbicides, which taminants are present, it may lead to a HEALTH includes the prototypical chemical 2, 4- permanent change in their bodily D. In 2005, the U.S. Environmental Pro- enzymes and other metabolic functions. tection Agency approved continued use The label on the bag of weed killer I MATTERS of 2, 4-D, which might make one feel read at the store informed me that the somewhat assured of its safety. It effects of too much of this pesticide Green Grass shouldn’t. ranged from mild symptoms of dizziness The first warm day of spring found 2, 4-D Compounds are the third-most and nausea to serious long term neuro- yours truly at the local feed and grain widely used herbicides in the U.S. and logical, developmental and reproductive store ready to purchase corn meal gluten the most widely used in North America. disorders. as organic weed prevention. While wait- The European Union includes it in its The chronic effects may be more dis- ing for service, I noticed three children list of approved pesticides. However, turbing. Both the EPA and the Interna- climbing over bags of chemical weed concern over 2, 4-D is such that it is not tional Agency for Research on Cancer, as killers while their father spoke with the approved for use in the lawns and gar- well as several other agencies, have labeled salesperson. As the adults considered the dens of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, this group of herbicides as possible types of lawn products to best obliterate Kuwait, Belize and the Canadian human carcinogens. That means they have all living creatures, the children played on province of Quebec. studies that support the link but are not and around perforated, seeping dusty Commercially released in 1946, 2, 4-D considered strong enough to make a bags of chemicals. Engaged in their lawn became the first successful selective her- definitive call. Do you want to take a combat strategies, the men noticed nei- bicide for wheat, corn, rice and other chance on cancer for the $10-20 per bag of ther the children nor my increasing cereal crops. Today 2, 4-D is sold in organic versus chemical lawn products? uneasiness. And the longer those children more than 1,500 herbicide products played, the more uneasy I became. under a variety of brand names; many Honey, I Know What I'm Doing When the time came for my order, I of these are sold in the U.S. Although it There are several completed and asked the salesperson, “Why didn’t you is less selective and effective and more ongoing studies regarding the usage of tell him those products contain several toxic than other herbicides, its use per- pesticides near schools and the impacts human carcinogens, especially knowing sists based on low cost. of neurobehavioral and neurodevelop- he had three small children?” Respond- mental conditions. Needless to say, they ing to my challenge, he replied, “As a Why Worry? raise some serious questions regarding consumer, it’s up to him to perform the Although all humans are at risk, these chemicals and our children. I don't research prior to buying it here.” “Geez, infants and children are especially sensi- know about you, but I cherish every IQ that’s just great,” I thought, “I bet one in tive to the dangers of pesticides for mul- point I’ve got ... or is it have? 10 people actually understand the risks tiple reasons. Their ongoing growth Although loath to admit it, most do- associated with the chemicals they put means internal organs are potentially it-yourselfers don't understand the risks on their lawns.” impaired by agents that may alter devel- when it comes to proper protection and opment and ultimate functioning. Chil- safety precautions. Studies show people Pesticides dren typically consume larger quantities don't even look at the warnings labels on While the salesman was writing my of foods sprayed with pesticides, such as their toxins. How many of you have

order, I bent down to look at a bag of a milk, applesauce, and orange juice per continued on page 9

8 I MAY 2007 I ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS gone to the conveniently offered web Let's Get Physical and HRAs page to learn about the chemicals you’re I hope you’ve set up your preventive putting on your lawns? Do you wear physical exam with your Primary Care gloves, goggles, or protective clothing to Physician (PCP). In addition, why don't decrease exposure? Do you put up flags you take an online Health Risk Assess- or barriers to keep people off the con- ment/Questionnaire (HRA/ HRQ) and taminated area after these chemicals are bring the printout with you to the visit? applied? Do you use the correct amount? One study revealed that homeowners HealthNet/Compass Insurance commonly use up to 10 times more pesti- Below are the steps to the Health Net cide per acre than farmers. Another uni- HRQ: versity study found that most homeown- HealthNet members should: ers have no idea how much nitrogen they www.healthnet.com/eb use when fertilizing, and that they apply 1. Go to: chemicals in ways that damage water 2. Click on “Complete a Health Risk supplies. How many of you are on well Questionnaire” water? If you use these chemicals, the 3. Log in* chances are you’re drinking them. 4. Take Assessment Go Organic *First-time users will have to register I hope you’ll spend some time to con- online in a simple 3-step process using sider the facts. You can still have a their HealthNet insurance card. healthy and healthful lawn by using products that are organic and natural. United Healthcare Insurance This list of alternatives continues to grow, and they are safer, cheaper, and Below are the steps to the United often work better than pesticides. Healthcare HRA: Remember, the chemicals you add to United Healthcare members should go to: your lawn contain elements that kill ben- 1. Go to: https://generaldynam- eficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria that in ics.online.staywell.com/ turn provide necessary nutrients to your lawn. Synthetic fertilizers also kill earth- 2. Log on by using your first name, date worms and other organisms that aerate of birth, and social security number as soil, causing it to compact and hinder your User ID and enter your password. grass growth. Compounds in chemical As a first-time user, enter abc1234 for your password. If you have questions fertilizers also acidify the soil and aid in Marking Workers’ the breeding of some insects. about the log-in process, contact the By using a mulching mower to recycle StayWell Help Line at 800-859-1729. Memorial Day your grass clippings, you will save money, 3. To ensure confidentiality, change your MDA-UAW President John Worobey, reduce landfill wastes and provide your password after you log in for the first time. left, and MTC President Ken DelaCruz lawn with the equivalent of three chemi- 4. Click on Health Assessment. were among several union and com- cal-fertilizer applications. All this without pany representatives who partici- 5. Answer all questions in each section. unhealthy chemicals and their side pated in the Workers’ Memorial Day effects. In spring, cornmeal gluten acts as 6. Make sure you select Finish and View ceremony in Groton’s Washington a herbicide and is safe for children and Results to submit your answers and Park. The annual April 28th ceremony pets. Because cornmeal and other pro- receive your immediate results. Review marks the anniversary of the collapse tein-based organic fertilizers promote a your results and explore the other online of L’Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, slow breakdown and release of nutrients, health resources available. which killed 28 construction workers. they allow grass to grow slower and tougher, and ultimately require much less care. Now that's a concept we can all get behind.

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EB Business Ethics and Conduct Self Assesment In the last several months have I … Accepted an inappropriate gift or Hopefully, you were able to answer gratuity? NO to all questions. Conducted personal business on Failed to follow through on some- If not, think about your behavior and company time? thing I said I would do? correcting your mistake. Taken company resources for per- Withheld information needed by Remember, ethical decisions are sonal purposes? others? made by individuals not corpora- Called in sick when I wasn’t? tions. Knowingly delivered a poor quality Used a derogatory term when refer- or defective product or service? So when in doubt, always ask. ring to another person? “Fudged” on a time sheet, billing EB Ethics Director Frank Capizzano Told or passed along an inappropri- sheet, estimate or report? ate joke? (860-433-1278) is available to assist Taken or accepted credit for some- anyone regarding questions or issues “Bad mouthed” the company or a thing that someone else did? that may relate to ethical decision fellow employee? Failed to admit or correct a mistake making. The GD Ethics Hotline is “Snooped” into another employee’s that I made? available 24/7 and may be reached at conversations or private affairs? 800-433-8442 or 770-613-6315 for Knowingly let someone mess up and international callers. Knowingly ignored or violated a get into trouble? company rule or procedure?

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45 years 30 years 25 years 20 years 321 Edward R. Honnen 100 Jerome S. Ruhe 229 Richard M. Lucci 243 Scott A. Williams 459 Christopher R. 330 Sandra L. Conwell 242 Richard A. Baruffa 229 Robert A. Taylor 244 Robert L. Haggerty 419 Calvin F. Baker 251 Bernard A. Garnier 251 Wayne L. Bliven Beaumont Jr. 459 Dean J. Pica 441 David R. Champlin 251 Roger G. Lamothe 251 Vasco Castro III 275 Jason T. Edwards 463 Robert F. Hubbard 452 Robert W. Elwood 252 Andre A. Audette 252 Timothy C. 275 Mark E. Rapp 464 Robert L. Labrie Jr. 686 William H. 252 Robert F. Burns Chiaradio 341 Michael F. Ragalye 464 James F. McCabe Kowenhoven 252 Joseph P. Guerra 321 Paul A. Durand 403 Paul J. Stiephaudt 464 Stanley Niezrecki 252 George W. Leach Jr. 403 Alfred J. 412 Catherine A. Smith 492 Bart R. Purcell Deschenes Jr. 252 Charles K. Miner Jr. 412 Douglas D. 604 Victor Niezrecki years 412 Gary R. Blessing Studwell 252 Frederick M. 705 Donald W. Fritz Jr. 40 Pierce Jr. 413 Gary W. Lightner 425 David S. King 706 Nina C. Guinn 272 Donald J. Harrison 271 Herman R. Belli 419 David K. Morrell 427 Jeffrey B. Jakuba 740 Karen E. LaTerra 443 Constantine G. 321 Alan G. Middleton 436 Raymond J. Filosa 431 Glen E. Colechia 741 Robert A. Proestakis 355 Gregory A. Evans 438 Paul T. Dagle 435 David R. Caputo Colangelo 472 John F. Ferreira 355 Jodi E. Jadczak 448 Matthew N. 435 Michael J. Murphy 742 Larry H. Hutchens Cormier 472 Alan R. Ruditzky 355 Steven A. Majeika 436 Julie M. Cruz 744 Edward B. Cronin III 456 William E. Mahn 435 William L. Giustini 411 Richard J. Damm 438 Charles F. Chase 915 Robert T. Bushell 456 John W. 445 Barry V. Rumery 438 Ronald D. Piccoli 449 Carl K. 915 Scott R. Hill Waddington Lins-Morstadt 463 John A. Rodolico 447 William J. Edwards 957 Daniel Dion 456 Randy A. Wood 453 Paul N. Demers 615 William J. Newton 452 Ronald D. James 962 Chester R. Tobojka 459 Michael S. Enos 456 Malcolm A. 452 John A. 459 Patrick J. Gill Liebermann Jr. Worobey Jr. 459 Albert J. Laflamme 454 Thomas G. Marino 462 Victor T. Pleskun 459 Samuel T. Alice 472 Richard A. Bazinet 492 Leland W. Boltz 496 Susan P. Mack 614 Michelle J. Crandall 507 Thomas J. Nasatka 621 Catherine E. Griffin 545 Michael J. Gilman 686 Linwood J. Safford 707 David R. 792 Dominick Dekeulenaere Damiano Jr. 737 Michael T. Turnbull 854 Peter M. Korenkiewicz 853 Joseph T. Scaplen 901 Thomas W. Chiarini 860 Robert D. Kosinski 915 Robert E. Cadieux 901 Frank D. Voccio 915 William L. Menihan 902 Antonio S. Simeone Jr. 950 James L. Cheever 915 Daniel K. Parker 951 Robert A. Lingard

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