BULLETIN – DECEMBER 21, 2018

UPCOMING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2018 Closed

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Closed

New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Grounds Closed “ “ “ Collins Gallery Open!!!

ANNUAL CAROL SING

The dark skies and misty weather didn’t dampen the spirits for caroling at Mystic Seaport Museum on Sunday, December 16th making this year’s Community Carol Sing a success once again! The Mystic Seaport Museum Carolers, the Brass Quartet, and the Mystic Middle School Chorus enjoyed the applause and appreciation from the lively crowd of 1,351 visitors who came to sing along. With voices strong, and under the splendid direction of Maestro Jamie Spillane, the carolers gave meaning to the holiday season. Steve White, the museum President, welcomed the crowd, while Jamie inspired them with his seasonal enthusiasm. In the spirit of giving and through the generosity of those who attended, a donation that totaled 61 boxes (of canned goods and boxes of non-perishable food items) and $555 in cash were donated to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Coastal Gourmet provided warm cider and hot chocolate for purchase to help keep revelers warm atThe Donald C. McGraw Quadrangle and the Thompson Exhibition Building made for the perfect venue! Staff was outstanding in their efforts, especially Security, the Visitor Services personnel, and the Interpretation Department. Thirty-two volunteers performed their duties with efficiency, enthusiasm and good cheer, providing comfort and direction to visitors, collecting food donations and distributing song books. Many thanks to all!!

-EveAnne Stouch and Susan O’Donnell

VOLUNTEER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE! Thank you, Monique Foster, Maritime Gallery Director, for the beautiful gallery venue and to the Stonington High School Acapella Chorus for entertaining MSM volunteers at their holiday gathering on December 11th! A spirit of celebration and good cheer was enjoyed by all!

EveAnneStouch and Susan ODonnell

THIS YEAR GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP! Membership to Mystic Seaport Museum makes a perfect stocking stuffer for friends and family. If employees order Gift Memberships before December 31st , you will receive a FREE Mystic Seaport Museum calendar. Drop by the Membership Office in person or call us at 860.572.5339!

WELCOME ABIGAIL JEAN INGMUNDSON! Congratulations to Erik and Rebecca who welcomed Abigail Jean into the world on Friday December 7.

NOTES FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Wrapping paper…unwrapped. Wrapping paper can be recycling contamination. Including it in the bin with other paper products can make an entire load unrecyclable. Shiny, laminated paper is not recyclable in most circumstances. If wrapping paper is metallic, has glitter on it, or has a texture to it, it is not recyclable. Paper-based wrapping paper that has NOT been laminated, and pre-recycled wrapping paper are usually recyclable. A good way to test is to crush wrapping paper into a ball. If it stays bunched up, it is likely recyclable. Decorative ribbons, bows, and glitter-laden holiday cards also are not recyclable. Biodegradable Christmas Wrapping Paper Biodegradable Christmas wrapping paper comes from a variety of eco-friendly sources such as recycled paper products and sustainable materials. The products are designed to break down easily in the environment, which reduces the amount of landfill waste created throughout the holiday season. They also come from sustainable or recycled materials, which are better for the planet. Recycled Wrapping Paper Recycled wrapping paper uses recycled paper materials. The source of this paper comes from old Christmas paper, magazines, newspapers, paper bags, and just about any kind of paper you can imagine. Using recycled materials to create wrapping paper causes less pollution and creates less waste. Recycled wrapping paper comes in a variety of holiday colors, patterns and designs. Sustainable Wrapping Paper Sustainable wrapping paper uses non-tree materials such as bamboo, the Himalayan lokta bush, abaca, and hemp. Sustainable materials are beneficial to the environment because they can be grown again and again fairly easily and quickly, unlike trees, which can take decades or longer to reach maturity. Ribbons and Bows You can also purchase a host of ribbons, bows and gift tags made from recycled and sustainable materials. Many of the companies making sustainable and biodegradable wrapping paper also make a full line of extras so you can jazz up your gifts but remain eco-friendly.

Sustainable Ink The ink used on eco-friendly wrapping paper, ribbons and bows often comes from sustainable soy-based products. Soy ink has several benefits to the environment. For one, it is easy to grow and maintain, requiring very little water. Soy also leaves less agricultural residue than many other crop varieties. Once created, soy ink has low volatile organic compounds (VOC), so it produces less air pollution than standard petroleum-based inks. Gift wrapping alternatives can be found here: https://earth911.com/living-well-being/events-entertainement/buy-or-diy-eco-friendly-gift-wrap/sources https://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Biodegradable_Christmas_Wrapping_Paper https://earth911.com/home-garden/holiday-tip-dont-recycle-gift-wrap/

MARITIME MINIATURES BY MARITIME MASTERS NOVEMBER 17 – JANUARY 31, 2019

Come visit the Maritime Gallery and give a wonderful work of art as a gift this holiday. LAST CHANCE… from now until

December 31, Mystic Seaport Museum Members receive 5% and Gallery Patrons 10% discount on everything in the

Gallery. Choose small works from this show, all of which are 8” x 10” or smaller, and priced from $100 and

up. Paintings that depict coastal landscapes, marine wildlife and various boating scenes, as well as sculptures, await

you.

Also available are works from our continuing show, the 39th Annual International Marine Art, featuring award-

winning marine artists documenting man’s relationship to the sea

The Gallery is open daily 10am-5pm through Dec 31.

Monique Foster, Gallery Director

DINING AT LATITUDE 41 & LATITUDE 41 TO GO! All Seaport employees/volunteers who dine in Latitude 41 for lunch are afforded a 20% discount. Latitude 41 has developed the attached “togo” menu: all orders must be called in to Latitude 41 (860) 572-5303 beginning at 11am Thursday thru Sunday or faxed to Latitude 41 (860) 572-5323 between the hrs. of 11am and 1pm for pick-up that day. Orders will be available beginning at 11:45pm for pick-up. All “togo” orders are afforded the Seaport member/employee 10% discount. Please note the “togo” menu is not available for dining within Latitude 41. We hope this will work for all and welcome you to dining at Latitude 41. -Dave Griswold

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS & A REMINDER

Dear Volunteers, Many thanks for all of your efforts this year! As we wrap up 2018, please be sure to submit any outstanding volunteer hours to Susan O'Donnell by January 15th, 2018 so that we can have an accurate tally of year-end totals of volunteer hours worked during 2018. We appreciate all you do! Have a great holiday!

Susan O’Donnell

FIRST THURSDAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to the holiday, we will not be holding a First Thursday in January. First Thursday lectures will resume on February 7th, 2019. Speaker and location TBA. EveAnne Stouch & Susan ODonnell

FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION COURSE

The Mystic Seaport Sailing Center is offering a Red Cross FIRST AID/CPR Certification Course to be held on Thursday, Jan 17 from 12:30 – 5pm. This course is intended for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in First Aid, CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. This course is also designed to be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Students will receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years. The class is open to all Seaport staff and volunteers. The cost of the class is $30.00 and the class size is limited to 10 participants. Contact Diane Alley at dianealley@mysticseaport.org to reserve your space. Get trained. Save a life. You’ll be glad you did.

THIS WEEK FROM THE OPS COMMITTEE Exhibits Open Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm, Grounds Close at 5PM

Following Early Winter Schedule

Saturday December 22, 2018

No Scheduled Groups

Scheduled Events

5PM-11PM Lantern Light Tours

Sunday December 23,

No Scheduled Groups

Scheduled Events

5PM-11PM Lantern Light Tours

Other Items Discussed:

· Discussed potential for inclement weather/flooding on Friday’s Lantern Light Tour with decisions needed by 1pm on Friday.

· Discussed final Becoming American series for Thursday night. · Discussed winter model with Collins Gallery open 7 Days a week and pricing. · Discussed need for signage updates outside Gallery and Toyboats to be completed prior to reopening Feb 15. · Operations Committee will reconvene Jan 9, 2019 Happy Holidays and Have a Happy New Year!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Full & Part-time Opportunities Seasonal Opportunities Rosenfeld Project Cataloger Cook aboard Schooner BRILLIANT

Rosenfeld Project Conservator Anchor Watch Educator Exhibition Technician Ship to Shore Overnight Program Educator Security - 3rd Shift Contract Opportunity Discovering Antarctica – Guest Curator

DUTY OFFICER/WATCH CAPTAIN SCHEDULE – Saturday, December 22, 2018 Sunday, December 23, 2018 Closed December 24 & 25

Duty Officer: D. McFadden, Radio Duty Officer: S. McKenzie Duty Officer: Closed

Security: Gary Doerfler, ext.5310 Security: Diane Alley, ext. 5310 Security Dec 24 Diane Alley, ext 5310 Security Dec 25 Gary Doerfler ext 5310

Watch Captain: Rachel Thomas-Shapiro, radio Watch Captain: Liz DeArruda, radio Watch Captain: Closed

Shipyard: Gary Beebe, ext. 5341 Shipyard: Gary Beebe , ext. 5341 Shipyard Dec 24 Gary Beebe, ext 5341 Shipyard Dec 25 Chris Gasiorek, ext 5341

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale: Brand new, never worn Women's Medium North Face ThermoBall Insulated coat. Color: Glacier Grey. Can send picture. Lists for $199, yours for $100. I bought the wrong size! Steve White – steve.white@mysticseaport.org For Sale: Snowboard with boots, and bindings. 64” K2 Fatboy, Preston Bindings and Size 13 boots. Call 860 271 3233 Glenn Gordinier

FOR SALE: Vintage ("'early 1970's) 14' Dura Nautic aluminum boat with wooden oars & vintage ("'early 1970's) Johnson 9

1/2 HP motor

Wooden oars. Motor stand. No trailer. Boat and motor always stored indoors over winter. Original owner. Easthampton, MA. $1500.00 contact: Nate at nrosebrook@aol.com

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

“Lights along the river during one of the shortest days of the year” – Photo by Andy Price