Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Newsletter December 2018 A Documentary at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Huntington Ingalls Industries HuntingtonIngalls Foundation Trustee and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales (center) is joined by Newport News Shipbuilding Vice President, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Aircraft Carrier Construction Lucas Hicks (left) and Construction Director, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Geoff Hummel (right) for a panel discussion following the showing of the Huntington Ingalls Industries HuntingtonIngalls documentary “Building Integrity, Building Ford” on November 12, 2018. Dr. Robert M. Humphries RobertDr.M. Author Lisa McCubbin presents at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum upon the release of her latest book:, Betty Ford; First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Foundation News Gerald R. Ford Letter from the Executive Director, Presidential Foundation Joseph S. Calvaruso Michael G. Ford Chairman Hank Meijer Museum in September. (photo program. Vice-Chairman below) This annual public In late October, the Foundation Terrence O’Donnell gathering brings together the hosted a Professional Develop- Secretary U.S. Archivist, staffs from other ment workshop for teachers fo- David C. Hoogendoorn presidential libraries and muse- cused on encouraging leadership Treasurer ums, and representatives of the skills for young women. Addition- Martin J. Allen, Jr. other presidential foundations. Chairman Emeritus ally, we are pleased to partner It was an honor to join with the with other community groups as HONORARY TRUSTEES Museum staff to co-host this we embark upon three new out- Alan Greenspan annual meeting. A highlight of Seymour K. Padnos reach classes: “Civility Starts with the event was a performance of Me Outreach Program” in partner- BOARD OF TRUSTEES Humphries RobertDr.M. “Victors of Character: A Story of John G. Baab ship with Center for Civil Dis- James A. Baker, III Joe Calvaruso thanks Lisa McCubbin for Loyalty, Integrity, and the Courage course, Helen DeVos Children’s Susan Ford Bales her presentation at the Museum. to Make a Difference”, a play Brian C. Becker Hospital Outreach Classes and based on the true story of young David A. Brandon Gerald R. Ford Academic Center Robert W. Browne Gerald Ford and his best friend, The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Student Leadership Team. James H. Cavanaugh Willis Ward. The play explores the Red Cavaney Museum was one of the first School group programs were at Richard B. Cheney stops in September for Lisa controversial 1934 University of Maria Cimitile Michigan v. Georgia Tech football capacity from mid-September Douglas DeVos McCubbin’s tour with her wonder- through the end of October and John M. Engler ful new book, Betty Ford: First game, and illustrates how those Steven M. Ford events shaped the careers of both field trips are already being David G. Frey Lady, Women’s Advocate, booked well into May – June, James P. Hackett Survivor, Trailblazer. Other President Ford and Judge Ward. Bryce “Larry” Harlow There were several other public 2019. We are very pleased Carla A. Hills stops included the Gerald R. that many of these groups are Laura Hills Ford Institute for Leadership in performances of the play in Sep- David S. Hooker tember for school groups reaching returning because of their experi- J. C. Huizenga Public Policy and Service at ences over the last two years. over two thousand young people. Robert D. Hynes Albion College and the Gerald Michael Jandernoa After months of content develop- Fred P. Keller R. Ford Presidential Library and The Foundation’s Director of ment and collaboration with our John Kennedy Gerald R. Ford School of Public Engagement and Programming, David Hume Kennerly local PBS affiliate, WGVU, our Policy at the University of Clare Shubert, is in her third year Henry A. Kissinger PBS Learning Media lesson John O. Marsh, Jr. Michigan. Lisa’s meticulously and continues to develop many Robin B. Martin is now live and available nation- researched narrative provides exciting new initiatives in addition William Martin wide to millions of educators F. David Mathews unique insights into Mrs. Ford’s to the Foundation’s core school Stephen McConahey and students. This new initiative extraordinary life and legacy. group programs. This summer we M. Peter McPherson complements our existing Mark A. Murray If you haven’t done so already, were pleased to host three differ- Paul H. O’Neill, Jr. National Geographic educational I encourage everyone to enjoy ent day camps: Tomorrow’s Leon W. Parma material, including the Secchia this great book. Richard D. Parsons Leaders Day Camp, Junior Girl Roger B. Porter family’s biographical video of Donald H. Rumsfeld The Foundation was pleased Scouts Agent of Change Summer President Ford. Mark S. Schlissel Series, and Boy Scouts Citizen- to welcome the U.S. Archivist’s Bill Schuette Karen Scowcroft Advisory Committee to the ship in the Nation Merit Badge I especially want to recognize Peter F. Secchia the boundless time and energy J. Donald Sheets Samuel “Buzz” Thomas, III put forth by our Foundation Margaret Tutwiler Trustees and by our many volun- Frank A. Ursomarso teers, sponsors, and partners. James P. Ursomarso Steve Van Andel And a special thanks goes to the Stephen C. Waterbury Foundation’s dedicated staff. Teresa Weatherall Neal Ronald Weiser It’s a real honor and privilege to Gregory D. Willard work with each of them. The Albert C. Zapanta Frank G. Zarb Foundation Staff and I wish you Frank G. Zarb, Jr. and your family a healthy, happy and prosperous 2019! Joseph S. Calvaruso Executive Director Elaine K. Didier Library/Museum Director Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum FordGeraldPresidential R. U.S. Archivist’s Advisory Committee Legacy News BUILDING INTEGRITY, BUILDING FORD Grand Rapids: The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosted a capacity crowd at Newport News Shipbuilding’s presentation of their documentary, Building Integrity, Building Ford, which highlights the design, development, construction, and eventual deployment of the U.S Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The documentary took the audience through all the critical phases in the construction of the ship by concentrating on the men and women who spent years building her and then watched her enter the U.S. Navy as its biggest and brightest star during its commissioning ceremony on July 22nd 2017, and then out to sea for the first of its many tests and trials. Following the documentary, a paneled Q&A session Huntington Ingalls Industries HuntingtonIngalls was held by Gerald R. Ford Ship Sponsor, Susan Relive the 21-year journey of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) from concept to commission- Ford Bales, along with Newport News Shipbuilding ing through “Building Integrity, Building Ford,” a documentary edited and produced by Lucas Hicks, Vice President, John F. Kennedy (CVN Newport News Shipbuilding Communications Videographer, Aaron Pritchett. “Building 79) Aircraft Carrier Construction and Geoff Hummel, Integrity, Building Ford” features footage of important milestones and interviews with Construction Director, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). many of the shipbuilders who helped bring the first-in-class aircraft carrier to life. The The three panelists answered many questions from documentary can be viewed at: the audience about the new Class of Ford aircraft https://www.thefordclass.com/media/buildingford.html carriers, their new technologies and capabilities and what it was like to see the ship go from concept to reality. Newport News Shipbuilders visit West Michigan Aviation Academy Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum FordGeraldPresidential R. (l-r) Bryan Moore, Newport News Shipbuilding Public Relations Manager; Aaron Pritchett, Newport News Shipbuilding Communications Videographer; Susan Ford Bales, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Ship Sponsor; Lucas Hicks, Vice President, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Aircraft Carrier Construction; Geoff Hummel, Construction Director, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). Geoff Hummel, Construction Director, John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) chats with WZZM 13 reporter about the docu- Industries HuntingtonIngalls mentary and building of the Geoff Hummel (right) and Lucas Hicks (left), both from Newport News Shipbuilding, discuss USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN Gerald R. Ford the construction of the USS aircraft carrier while speaking to students at West 78) in front of the ship’s Michigan Aviation Academy High School in Grand Rapids on November 13, 2018. The Ford display in the Gerald R. Ford was built to be the lead ship in the Navy's new class of "supercarriers." Hummel was the Presidential Museum. construction director of general manufacturing for the Ford and Hicks is the vice president for the John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) Aircraft Carrier Construction, the second in the Gerald R. Ford Class of aircraft carriers being built. Huntington Ingalls Industries HuntingtonIngalls 3 Foundation News DeVos Learning Center Activities “From Suffragists to Senators: the Past, Present, and Future of Women’s Leadership” On October 25th, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation’s education team hosted a day-long workshop event for educators entitled, "From Suffragists to Senators: the Past, Present, and Future of Women's Leadership". To start off this motivating day of learning, we were joined by the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council to explore the past and learn the stories of pioneering women leaders. Participants then toured the "In Step with Betty Ford" exhibit with expert guides, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum ‘s Curator Don Holloway and Registrar Jamie Draper. Courtesy of ClareCourtesy Shubertof Next came a panel of some of Michigan’s present women leaders including Mayor Rosalynn (l-r) Foundation Director of Engagement and Programming Bliss, Superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools and Foundation Trustee Teresa Clare Shubert, Grand Rapids Superintendent of Schools and Weatherall Neal, Judge Christina Elmore, President Pro Tempore of the Michigan Senate Foundation Trustee Teresa Weatherall Neal, Grand Rapids Mayor Tonya Schitmaker, and CEO of Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Barbara Hill.