Broadside February 8, 2013

From the Bridge:

We had a great past week with solid attendance and an increase in crew involvement. Group sales booked eight groups for the end of this week and ten groups next week. Our Museum Committee had its first meeting this week and the Education Committee will kick off with its first meeting in the early part of next week. It is exciting to see the sewer and drainage project in full swing. The entire project is being sponsored and donated by the Engineering Contractors Association, Laborers Union, Chief Engineering Company, Herzog Construction, Cal Portland, Bubalo Construction, Wells Supply, Enortraffic, Alhambra Foundry, OC Winwater Company, Penhall, and support by Councilmember Joe Buscaino's office. Please give these folks a big thank you when you see them.

We are beginning to look at potential sponsorship opportunities that include education programs, arrival experience, advertising, and many other areas. Our curator is busy at work getting ready to receive historic artifacts and begin building our collection. Don't forget to join us on February 17, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM to celebrate IOWA's 70th birthday. We will have cake, music, activities, and celebrations to honor this special day. I will be attending the Spirit of ‘45 National Leaders Conference on February 14th to the 16th to further promote "Celebrating the American Spirit," and to garner the national support of our sister ships, and other WWII museum and memorials. Best of all, we had an important museum consultant visit the ship this week who was amazed and impressed with the crew, the cleanliness the ship, and the pleasantness of every crew member they encountered . This is IOWA pride at its best! We are doing a great job honoring the ship and veterans that served aboard her. Thank you again for being a crew member. First and foremost, have fun!
- Jonathan Williams, President & Chief Operations Officer
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What’s all that digging and dirt in the parking lot?
Sewer and drainage Update from our operations manager
In the words of Jonathan Williams “Today was a great day, it’s really a great day”! We started
the excavation for the first lateral of the sewer line at the North end of the parking lot. This work is
being donated by the Engineering Contractors Association which includes Underground Contractor,
Labors Union and many gracious suppliers from the local area. This is planned to take about 4 -5 weeks
of hard work and coordination with the Port of LA and the LA City building department. If you see the
folks out there working please take the time to tell them ‘Thank You’. We will update you more as the
project flows ahead. –Dan Pawloski

As explained by Mike Getscher:
This is the first step in a number of steps to bring sewer / drainage to the ship. Eventually we will be tying the ship into these lines. While this is an exciting development, it does not mean that we will have working toilets on board anytime soon. That is a long, complicated process, but at least we can say we’ve started!

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Thanks for all the great suggestions, but we decided to keep “The Broadside.” Yes! I will be contacting those of you who wish to help. Formatting and content will be improved! Bear with me. Cheers! -Sue
The Broadside 2/8/13
Crew Newsletter of the USS IOWA
Celebrating the American Spirit Volume 2

More from Dan P. – Ship ops Update
Last week I sent out an email for some special work that came up and the response was fantastic. I would like to thank all that came and helped out with the up and over light aft, and helped tighten up the mooring lines. It was great to have that kind of response on short notice. We still have some great work going on so come on down and help, we need more volunteers every day. -Dan Pawloski, Ship Operations Manager
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Tour Department
We are looking forward to some interesting challenges in servicing some very large school groups in the very near future. One of the school groups has over 250 students that will be here for a guided tour and lunch afterwards. Check your emails for a special call for assistance on that one. Our own tour department training team continues to produce materials that will soon be presented to the Education Committee for review. We want to welcome the newest member of that team, Bob Maronde. Bob hit the ground running and has produced a “Tour Guide Training Brochure” based upon the information this team has already developed. This Brochure is designed to assist the new Tour Guide to become acquainted with the expectations and operation of the Tour Department onboard the Battleship IOWA. Thanks, Bob.
- Craig Post, Director of Attractions and Programs
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FROM THE CURATOR
The Curator's office is moving to a larger compartment amidships on port 2nd Deck this week. The new area will allow more room for staff and volunteers to properly catalog and prepare artifacts for storage, plus process items for display on Iowa's tour.
Iowa's February 17th Birthday Celebration - Preparations for a small exhibit in celebration of Iowa's 70th anniversary of her first 1943 Commissioning are in works. Those photos and memorabilia will probably be placed in the Officer's Wardroom. We have also been coordinating the visit of an FDR and General Mac Arthur impersonator for the celebration. They, along with other invited dressed WWII combat re-enactors, will be outside the Captains' Cabin 01 "veranda" Deck for visitors to speak with and take pictures.
- Dave Way, Curator
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Have you been to our Ship’s Store lately? They have been getting in new items almost every week, including this throw - like the one on the bed in the Captain’s Cabin. Whether it’s an IOWA mug, jacket, challenge coin, custom 16” wooden ruler, hat pin, dog toy, or DVD – you can find it and much more in the Ship’s Store. Crew receive a 15% discount. Show your crew ID and remember to ask for your discount BEFORE they ring up the sale.
Welcome Aboard!
Bob Parent – Ops Dale Thompson – Tours Emma Thornton-Gines - Ops
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Erik Krause – Security Ike Del Hierro – Tours Jason Arellano - Ops
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Renan Gongora - Ops Ron Loebner – Tours Steve Zastoupil – Ops
Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Ross O’Brien
Chief Financial Officer
Welcome also to new volunteers Joe Vanderhoof ,Ty Williams, Tony Peeples, and Aron and Adam Wahl in Ship Ops, and John Poat, Corky Elliot, and Dave Bates who bring MARS experience to our radio team. (Sorry, but I couldn’t get the photos to load properly. –Sue)
On the horizon
 Sunday, February 10 - Behind the Scenes Crew Tour – 2nd Deck (active crew only) 3:00 PM
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-crew1 for all dates. Access code: BB61
 Wednesday, February 13 - Behind the Scenes Crew Tour – 2nd Deck (active crew only) 5:00 PM
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-crew1 for all dates. Access code: BB61
 Friday, February 15 - Lunchtime Potluck - Come celebrate February birthdays and Valentine’s Day:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-crew24
 Saturday, February 16 – The Great Los Angeles Air Raid at Fort MacArthur 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Tickets and information: www.ftmac.org (310) 548-2631
* We have 10 free tickets that were donated for distribution to volunteers. Email volunteer@labattleship.com
 Sunday, February 17 - Presidents Day and Celebration of the USS IOWA’s 70th Birthday 11:00 – 4:00 This event is being promoted, so expect a need for extra hands that day.
 Monday, February 18 – Docents from the USS Midway will be aboard IOWA from 10:00 – 1:00
 Wednesday, February 20 - Behind the Scenes Crew Tour – 2nd Deck (active crew only) 5:00 PM
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-crew1 for all dates. Access code: BB61
 Sunday, February 24 - Behind the Scenes Crew Tour – 2nd Deck (active crew only) 3:00 PM
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-crew1 for all dates. Access code: BB61
 Wednesday, February 27 - Lunchtime Potluck with crew from LA Fire Department station 112
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-crew11
all hands on deck!
We will be having an All Hands Crew Meeting on Wednesday Evening, February 27, 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the Crew’s Mess. Please sign up so we can get an idea of how many will attend, but if you don’t, come anyway.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-allhands This meeting will be followed by the movie, “Battleship” along with hot dogs, chips, and popcorn. It may seem silly, but since many may not be able to stay – or others can only join us later, there is a separate sign up for the movie. A head count will really help. This includes staff. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044FA5A623A02-mess
Do you enjoy Facebook? You are invited to join our closed group:
USS Iowa Active Volunteers. Go to: www.facebook.com, search USS
Iowa Active Volunteers, then request to join the group. Crew Only.