Events

Human Resources Committee Meeting

The topic for our October meeting will be the current state of the law of restrictive covenants:  noncompete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and confidentiality agreements.  We’ll look at the latest developments and focus on what the law allows—and, perhaps even more important, what the law doesn’t allow—in each of those, both here in Virginia and around the country.  Among the things we’ll cover is the recent Federal Trade Commission ban on noncompetes and the effect of the federal court in Texas putting a nationwide hold on it.  We hope you’ll be able to join us! 

Contracts Committee Meeting

We will utilize this meeting to solicit and discuss new issues and topics to be addressed in next month’s MARMC Engagement Session.

Shipboard Cableway Inspection (October 7-9)

This course is under the oversight of HII Technical Solutions and upon successful completion attendees will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification card. The cableway program provides NAVSEA Cableway training and certification to students.

Standard Items (October 7-8)

This is a 2 day course that explains the history and purpose of the NAVSEA Standard Items.

Workforce Development Committee Meeting

This meeting’s topic is 'Case Studies of Efforts to Develop and Retain a Workforce'. An opening presentation will introduce attendees to the issues surrounding the development and retainment of a workforce, particularly the essential trade skills necessary for a business to be successful. Mr. Jason Nuss of The Hiller Companies will provide a presentation about Hiller's efforts towards developing and retaining its workforce, and Mr. Nate Aiken of Fairlead Integrated will present Fairlead's progress and challenges in view of recruitment, professional development, and maintaining an essential workforce throughout a period of the company's growth and expansion. At the conclusion of each presentation, both representatives will field questions, provide answers, and offer suggestions on how to address particular hiring, recruiting, and workforce retainment challenges experienced by attending representatives of various VSRA member-companies.  

Columbus Day (VSRA Office is Closed)

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 14-15)

The OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry course awards the 10-Hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, shipyard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

38th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Cypress Point Country Club.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 21-22)

The OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry course awards the 10-Hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, shipyard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

Communications Committee Meeting

In our upcoming meeting, we will review the analytics from our recent marketing efforts and explore potential tools we can implement for the upcoming year to stay competitive. Additionally, we’ll discuss ways to increase both internal and external involvement through voluntary initiatives.

Cybersecurity Committee Meeting

We are excited to announce that Ms. Kendra Queeney, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Compliance & Operations at Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls Industries), will be joining us as our guest speaker for the upcoming committee meeting on October 24th. With over 13 years at Newport News Shipbuilding, Ms. Queeney brings extensive experience to share with us.

Ms. Queeney will discuss how Newport News Shipbuilding manages its supply chain, including the flow down of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements to subcontractors, and will also address upcoming changes related to CMMC.

All VSRA members are encouraged to attend.