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Semi-Annual Progress Report
January - June 2019
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Semi-Annual Progress ReportJanuary - June 2019
Newport News Nuclear BWXT – Los Alamos (N3B) has committed to providing five percent of its earned fee over the life of the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) to community commitment. We will use the funds to benefit community organizations and education initiatives in Northern New Mexico, specifically through funding of the Apprentice Program, other Community Workforce Training Initiatives and the Community Commitment Program.
N3B finalized the initial Community Commitment Program in the spring of 2019, and rolled out community awareness of the program in the spring and summer of 2019. However, N3B has been investing in the Apprentice Program and in Northern New Mexico nonprofit organizations since before award of the LLCC in late 2017.
Financial support is provided to nonprofit organizations that have a 501(c) or 170 (c) tax-exempt status and are evaluated on criteria based in the Community Commitment Program. The amount of money provided by N3B’s Community Commitment Program may vary from year to year.
In 2019, the community contribution portion of the program budget is about $267,000. N3B’s Apprenticeship Program additionally has budgeted $133,000, bringing the full Community Commitment Program funding amount to $400,000 for 2019.
In 2018 and prior to the official roll out of the Community Commitment Program, N3B had already been giving back to local communities. N3B participated in many events and supported multiple sponsorships.
To date, N3B contributions to the local community have been diverse in regard to various causes and organizations. Groups from all over the Northern New Mexico region have benefited from the program. Community Commitment dollars have also helped N3B increase awareness and transparency of the operations for the contract by participating in local events in communities in which N3B employees work and live. Plan accomplishments in 2019
• N3B initiated roll out of the Community Commitment Program on June 12 with a community meeting at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, followed by a community meeting at Misión Museum in Española on June 20.
• Apprentice Program and RCT Boot Camp kicked off July 30 at Northern New Mexico College in Española.
• After our Community Commitment Program roll out, received over a dozen new requests from across Northern New Mexico; the requests are in the process of being reviewed.
RCT Boot Camp Starts 7/29 12-week program Non-registered Program 2019 - at UNM-LA
Community Workforce Development Initiatives
Apprentice Program Starts 8/15 2-year program - Nuclear Operator Registered Program 2019 - at NNMC
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Since the beginning of N3B’s work on the contract, senior management has expressed a desire to implement
an apprenticeship program in Northern New Mexico modeled on the highly successful Apprentice School at
Huntington Ingalls Industries, one of the parent companies of N3B. As part of the Community Commitment
Program, N3B has partnered with Northern New Mexico College and the University of New Mexico – Los
Alamos to create comprehensive programs to enhance workforce training in Northern New Mexico. Annually,
new participants are selected through an application process. Participants in these programs attend courses
at Northern New Mexico College or UNM-LA while working as paid employees for N3B. Upon successful
completion of the program, participants earn a certificate and are offered a full time position with N3B.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling Tournament & Golf Tournament Support
BBBS has the goal to create and support one-on-one mentoring relationships for local youth that have a direct and lasting effect. This year, N3B sponsored a golf tournament and a bowling event to help raise funds for BBBS.
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Girl Scouts of New Mexico TrailsThe Enchanted Evening Gala
The Enchanted Evening Gala supports the Girl Scouts of New Mexico with their goal to inspire young women toward STEM-oriented professions. Daria Cuthbertson, N3B Stormwater Data Team member and long-time Girl Scout troop leader attended on behalf of N3B.
BSMA Teen Advisory Board Bradbury Teen Night
The goal of the BSMA Teen Advisory Board is to increase teen involvement at the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos and to plan teen-targeted events to encourage youth involvement in STEM. Members of the BSMA TAB Los Alamos High School club are pictured below, the night of their event.
Dreamcatcher Gymnastics Invitational A regional event to brings gymnasts together to compete, the Invitational is sponsored by the Los Alamos High Flyers gymnastics team, a co-tenant at the Pueblo Complex with N3B. N3B parents brought the need to support the team’s nascent event to our attention.
ScienceFest
An annual week-long event in Los Alamos, ScienceFest celebrates science and engineering. N3B hosted a hands-on slime experience for local youth. Below: Frazer Lockhart, Mary Erwin.
Secret City Summer Concert Los Alamos Concert Series Los Alamos hosts a long-standing Friday Night concert series around Ashley Pond each summer; N3B sponsored Katy P & the Business, a high-energy New Mexico dance band.
Española Summer ConcertAnnual concert series on the Española Plaza, featuring Northern New Mexico music to support first responders who live and work in the area.
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Española Folk Art Market
Held the same weekend as the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, the Española Folk Art Market focuses on local artists from across New Mexico.
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Adopt-A-TrailN3B teamed up with Los Alamos County to adopt one of the most popular trails in the area, the School Canyon Rim Trail. N3B employees volunteered many hours to clean up the trail, and will continue to do so on a regular basis. The trail runs adjacent to one of N3B’s office locations, the Pueblo Complex.
Danny Nichols Memorial Golf TournamentN3B employees organized and participated in the Danny Nichols Memorial Golf tournament to help local food bank LA Cares. Using volunteer hours, N3B employees raised $12,000 for the organization.
LANL Workers Safety and Security Taskforce (WSST) Fest
N3B participated, in both 2018 and 2019, in the LANL WSST Fest, a one day event that promotes stronger safety and security practices for all workers at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Earth Day
Los Alamos County has an annual event celebrating Earth Day. As an organization dedicated to cleaning up the environment and protecting our future, N3B had a booth with information on our company’s mission and reusable water bottles and other goodies. Pictured: Julie Chacon
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Los Alamos Chamber of CommerceN3B is a member of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and supports various events throughout the year, including ChamberFest, below, and the Annual Chamber Awards.Pictured below: Glenn Morgan, Kristin Henderson
Through the rest of 2019, N3B will continue to donate funds and volunteer hours to more organizations across Northern New Mexico. Some of the organizations that have applied include the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, Friday Night Dining Española (meals for the homeless), the Bradbury Science Museum and many others, totaling approximately $60,000 in funding.
The Community Commitment Plan is an essential part of N3B’s participation in the Northern New Mexico community. N3B has been contracted to clean up legacy waste at
Los Alamos National Laboratory, however, it is important to extend our efforts and work to support the local communities where N3B employees live. We look forward to working with regional
organizations to find ways to continue to contribute and give back.
The Community Commitment Program will continue for the duration of the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.
Future Recipients
In Conclusion:
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Española Valley Chamber of Commerce The Española Valley Chamber of Commerce works to bring local businesses and community members together to promote the growth of our community and the sustainability of area cultures and traditions. N3B supports the chamber’s efforts through membership and engagement.
Memberships
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Community Workforce Development Initiatives Budget: $133,000(1/3 of Community Commitment)
Apprentice Program RCT Boot Camp Starts 8/15 Starts 7/29 2-year program - Nuclear Operator 12-week program
2019 Budget - $400,000
Community Commitment $ Volunteers TotalEducation 50% $133,500Girl Scouts of NM Trails Enchanted Evening Gala - Celebrating Women in STEM
$500
BSMA Teen Advisory Board Bradbury Teen Night $1,000
Los Alamos ScienceFest Support & Booth $1,125
Governor’s STEM Challenge $5,000Health & Human Services 20% $53,400Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling Tournament & Golf Tournament Support
$1,000
LANL WSST Fest $1,000
Danny Nichols Memorial Golf Tournament -
Arts & Culture 20% $53,400Secret City Summer Concert Los Alamos Concert Series $5,000Española Summer Concert $100Dream Catcher Gymnastics Invitational $200Española Folk Art Market $2,000Civic & Community 10% $26,700Earth Day Los Alamos – booth $40
Adopt-A-Trail School Canyon Rim Trail: 1st Cleanup Day
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Total – 2019 Community Commitment spend to date - $16,965SponsorshipsLos Alamos ChamberFest $105
Española Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala $5,000Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Event $400
Budget: $267,000
Girls Discovery Workshop
A day of empowerment and inspiration for girls in grades 6-9 from across Northern New Mexico, including introduction to alternative sports and STEM activites.
Creating Futures - Annual Northern Foundation Gala
N3B sponsored this gala in support of the NNMCF which provides scholarships and educational opportunities for individuals looking to advance in higher education. Local businesses work with the college to hold this event, which showcases students and their accomplishments.
RDC REDI Conference
The Regional Economic Development Initiatives Conference, organized by the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) is held annually in Northern New Mexico to bring the local community together to focus on economic development issues facing the area. Dorian Newton, below, speaks on training the future workforce.
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Los Alamos Heart Council Health Fair
N3B was a participant at the annual Los Alamos Heart Council Health Fair, geared toward promoting healthy lifestyles for people in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. N3B employees organized a table to support the event.
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Mayor’s Summit Against Violence (Española)
In late 2018, Mayor Javier Sanchez held this summit to bring the Española community together to discuss violence and crime issues in the city. Participants were encouraged to engage with each other and the Mayor to identify and promote solutions to make the city a better place to live.
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2018 $ Volunteers TotalCreating Futures - Annual Northern Foundation Gala $10,000Girl’s Discovery Workshop $1,000Los Alamos ScienceFest Support & Booth $90
Los Alamos Heart Council Health Fair -
LANL WSST Fest $1,000
Mayor’s Summit Against Violence (Española) $2,100RDC REDI Conference $1,500LANL MSC $5,000 Total – 2018 Community Commitment $15,795SponsorshipsLos Alamos ChamberFest $105
Trick or Treat on Main Street $1,000
Community Commitment 2018 Budget
Although N3B’s Community Commitment plan is based on earned fee, N3B felt it was important to start our support to the community with the start of the contract. N3B, with the support of our Board of
Managers, invested the following in the community during our inaugural year:
Community Commitment Spent: $15,795