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[Janet Fields]

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Subject: 	Volunteer Opportunities - 2014 Fall Bottom Trawl Survey
Date: 	Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:21:59 -0400
From: 	Katherine Sowers - NOAA Federal <katherine.sowers at noaa.gov>
To: 	undisclosed-recipients:;



*Greetings!*

If you'd like to volunteer on the 2014 Fall Bottom Trawl Survey, your 
help would be greatly appreciated!   Volunteers are a very important 
part of our program. I hope you'll be able to participate!

We need the help of every scientist and volunteer who sails.  You do not 
need to be a scientist to volunteer, but must have a keen interest in 
what we do and a willingness to work hard alongside our scientists. The 
information below explains how to sign up for a cruise. Please be aware 
that we work twelve-hour shifts, which means that you may be standing on 
your feet for twelve hours. Therefore, please only sign up for a cruise 
if you are serious about making the commitment.  If there is an 
emergency, or you anticipate that you will not be able to participate on 
a cruise that you are scheduled for, please contact me immediately.

The required forms may be downloaded from the Ecosystems Surveys Branch 
website in the forms link 
<http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/femad/ecosurvey/mainpage/forms.html>  of the 
Cruise Volunteer Information section.

Helpful information for new participants on what to expect at sea and 
what to bring on the survey can be found here 
<http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/femad/ecosurvey/mainpage/welcome_aboard.html>.
*Three easy steps toward volunteering on a survey! *
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

*1. Submit a volunteer questionnaire* with the dates you are available 
to participate.  If space is available, you will receive confirmation to 
participate on a cruise.  The Volunteer Questionnaire must be sent to:

Katherine Sowers
National Marine Fisheries Service
166 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA  02543

katherine.sowers at noaa.gov <mailto:katherine.sowers at noaa.gov>
Fax: 508-495-2115 <tel:508-495-2115>

*2. Wait to hear confirmation* that you have been scheduled. 
  Confirmations are sent as early as possible and not later than three 
weeks prior to departure.  If we are not able to find berthing for you, 
you will have the option of being placed on standby status to fill in if 
there is a cancellation.
*3. Submit a medical form* that lists all medical conditions to the 
Health Services Office once you receive confirmation that you are 
scheduled for a cruise. *Please list NOAA Ship /Henry B. Bigelow/ as 
your project ship.*

As noted on the health form, *you must have a negative TB test* (taken 
within the last 12 months). Additionally, you must have a current 
Tetanus shot (received within the last 10 years).  If either is out of 
date, you will need to obtain them at your expense.  If you have a new 
TB test or Tetanus shot scheduled, please note the date on your medical 
form, rather than leaving it blank. Medical clearance must be completed 
and confirmed two weeks prior to the scheduled departure date.  Please 
contact the Health Services Office for the status of your medical 
clearance.

NOAA Health Services Office
Phone: 757-441-6320 <tel:757-441-6320>
FAX: 757-441-3760 <tel:757-441-3760>
E-mail: moa.health.services at noaa.gov <mailto:moa.health.services at noaa.gov>

*2014 Fall Cruise Schedule*
*Fall Bottom Trawl Survey - NOAA Ship /Henry B. Bigelow/*

Please note that the identified regions are where we anticipate to 
sample: environmental or mechanical problems may force us to change the 
area of operation.

Leg 1:  September 2 to September 18/19
(17/18 days at sea)
Ports:  (depart/arrive Newport, RI)
Area:  Cape May – Cape Hatteras

Leg 2:  September 22 to October 3
(12 days at sea)
Ports:  (depart/arrive Newport, RI)
Mid-Atlantic - S New England

Leg 3:  October 7 to October 24
(18 days at sea)
Ports:  (depart Newport, RI /arrive Boston, MA)
Georges Bank - Gulf of Maine

Leg 4:  October 28 to November 14
(18 days at sea)
Ports:  (depart Boston, MA / arrive Newport, RI)
Georges Bank - Gulf of Maine


-- 
Katherine Sowers
/Cruise Staffing Coordinator/
/Ecosystems Surveys Branch/
/Northeast Fisheries Science Center/
/166 Water Street/
/Woods Hole, MA 02543

508-495-2342 <tel:508-495-2342>
/
/fax: 508-495-2115 <tel:508-495-2115>
/
katherine.sowers at noaa.gov <mailto:email at noaa.gov>
www.nmfs.noaa.gov <http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov>





-- 
Katherine Sowers
/Cruise Staffing Coordinator/
/Ecosystems Surveys Branch/
/Northeast Fisheries Science Center/
/166 Water Street/
/Woods Hole, MA 02543

508-495-2342
/
/fax: 508-495-2115
/
katherine.sowers at noaa.gov <mailto:email at noaa.gov>
www.nmfs.noaa.gov <http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov>





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