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INFORMATION
MARCH
ABOUT
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COLONIAL
WILLIAMSBURG
PEOPLE
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HR answers questions about new compensation study
By now you've all heard about the compensation study that was completed in late
the market
ilies, grades and pay schedules togeth-
acknowledgment
2015.
er.
vided to them by their supervisor.
So, now what?
Here are some fast facts to bring you up
to speed:
The
were
slotted
average
represents
into
job
fam-
of the combined
the market
average
minimum
data
for each
Who completed the study? An out-
average
ed the study
salary
and recommended
structure
that
tracks
a new
the market
according to the job family, or types of
tasks the job does.
ic interpretation
For example, histor-
and information
tech-
midpoint
the
of each
minimum
because
grade
and
this
and
is the
employees,
an increase
determines
maximum
for
through
an
form that will be pro-
each
whether they are receiving
or not, will be notified
of
their new grade.
grade. As part of our new philosophy
full philosophy is posted to the Intranet),
parency,
employees
ees
the
In the spirit of trans-
new salary
structure
will
be posted to the Intranet so all employ-
will be paid at no less than the
can
see
an
increase.
I understand
the performance
ation and merit process
ceiving an increase, how will I know
where my position was slotted? All
Why is the average significant? The
side vendor, Quatt Associates,
is important
be notified
If I' m not an employee who will bere-
grade in the pay schedules.
conduct-
will
continued
and will be replaced
coaching and development
What
does
that
evalu-
has been dis-
mean
with a
program.
in 2017
and
beyond? How will we pay for performance? The process for pay for performance
is under
the new system
review.
The
details
of
will be communicated
prior to the end of 2016.
midpoint
What else do I need to know as it re-
for the new grade of the
lates to the study and my compensa-
the
minimum,
nology are two different job families.
minimum
Since Colonial Williamsburg
than the maximum for each grade. Those
position they are in.
tion here?
who are currently
If I'm not an employee who will be
that an accurate job description
receiving
slot the position in the correct job family
a unique
organization,
is such
what data did
Quatt Associates use? Quatt Associates
gathered
data
from
for - profit
and
not -for -profit salary surveys ( the market). They identified the closest possible market
matches
to more
than 700
Colonial Williamsburg non -bargaining
unit jobs. Jobs that are covered by the
collective bargaining agreement were
not induded in the study. Like jobs
that
were
similarly
compensated
in
Employee
and,
maximum
of
in the future,
compensated
the
grade
will
no more
and maximum
above the
not
experi-
an increase to minimum
in
It' s important
to remember
helps to
ence a pay reduction.
2016, when can I receive an increase?
and then grade it appropriately
How do I know if my pay rate will
be adjusted as a result of the study?
Currently, there are no plans for either
ing to the level of responsibility. The job
itself is being slotted and graded. Your
There
However, we are exploring other ways
are some employees
a COLA
who are not
or merit
currently being paid at the minimum
of the grade, so their pay rates will be
to provide increases
adjusted
performance.
to the minimum
ees who distinguish
in the sec-
ond pay check in March. Employees
who will be receiving an increase to the
increase
for 2016.
to those employthemselves
in their
More information
will be
forthcoming if a decision is made that
will provide
potential
opportunities
for
experience,
knowledge,
accord-
and competen-
cies and how those relate to the job description
will then determine
where
Have more questions? ContactSataWater-
man at220- 7006orswatermangav
Nation Builders let freedom ring at First Baptist Church
Incentive program
sets targets higher
for 2016
Dear Colleagues,
What a great year we had in 2015 — the
employee
incentive
March ( the start
December.
paid
out each
of the program)
You embraced
month,
through
with enthusiasm
our highest value — guest satisfaction -- by
making
extra
efforts
to alert our guests
to
our admission ticket and dining options,
evening programs,
seum exhibits
And
it
special programs,
mu-
and other events of interest.
paid
off! As
President
and
CEO
Mitchell B. Reiss reminds us, we are all in-
vested in Colonial
financial
success
Williamsburg' s ongoing
and we are all ambassadors
for enhancing our guests' experiences at Colonial Williamsburg.
Because
2016
targets
we were
will
so successful
be higher
than
last year,
last
year.
Also, to ensure that the employee incentive
program can be self - ustaining financially
s
in other words, to pay for itself), we need
to beat net revenue growth by 3% overall.
Targets for 2016 will be posted monthly, as
they were last year.
Beginning with February 2016, each
month that overall net revenue, including
hospitality operations, exceeds the 2016 target, eligible employees
will receive a bonus
of $ 50 in the second paycheck
of the month.
include
after the end
In 2016, eligible employees
those who
are compensated
at or
below $ 20 per hour ( or $42, 000 annually).
We will announce
how we did via e- mail
Photos by Dundl Vennie
During Black History Month in February, Colonial Williamsburg issued a challenge to ring the long -silent bell at the First
Baptist Church. Colonial Williamsburg' s Nation Builders
stepped up to take the challenge and included ( back row,
left to right): Richard Schumann ( Patrick Henry), Dennis
Watson ( Alexander Purdie), Ron Carnegie ( George Washington),
James
Wythe),
to
right)
Lngram (
Gowan
Lee Ann
Rose (
Martha
tman ( Martha W hington),
Katrinah
Pamphlet),
Kurt Smith (' Thomas Jefferson);
Lewis (
Lydia
Chris
Emily)
Broadnax),
Bryan
Hull (
George
and ( front row, left
Washington),
es (
Katharine
Edith
Austin (
Pit-
Cumbo),
James
Mad -
on) and Mark Schneider ( the Marquis de Lafayette). ( Inset)
and a posting to the Colonial Williamsburg
Intranet on the sixth work day after monthend ( this is typically between the sixth and
ninth of the next month).
Let' s make 2016 an even better year than
2015!
Thanks,
Cindy Williamson
Vice President, Finance
Bill Barker ( Thomas Jefferson) also had the opportunity to
ring the bell
Americans of every race, color and creed joined the celebration and reserved their tam to ring the bell Throughout the
month of February, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
featured a special museum exhibit, lectures, films and events
in celebration of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg' s
240th anniversary and Black History Month. Reservations for
the event were filled for the last two weeks in February.
in
the grade you are compensated.
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MARCH
EMPLOYEE
2, 2016
NEWS
Foundation implements new initiative, CW Days, just for employees
Colonial
Williamsburg
through
employees
to
encouraged
in
June
participate
17 to
discover
CW
what
are
Days
ets are required for special programs they
would
tion's largest living history museum has to
like to see."
After the trip to the Visitor Center, em-
the na-
ployees
can walk to the Historic Area across
the bridge.
offer.
The purpose
of CW Days is two- fold,"
said Troy Mothershead, director of human
resources
and
employee
Employee
Engagement
employees
to have
rience
and
The
committee
employees'
Williamsburg
knowledge
and its offerings,
outside of the area where they work. This
investment in employees will help them
Employees
the time-
Get to know your CW this spring
Employees
are asked
current
employee
to wear comfortable
who are returning
You spoke;
Over
to work
The
Employee
founded
Engagement
to
determine
more
Williamsburg
can reach its goals through
gram options offered through Colonial Wil-
sound
liamsburg and the Art Museums. Programs
tion
and
can
be found
through
the CW
and Next Week at a Glance
on the
of the
managers
more
information.
with
Days
su-
visors
are encouraged
are
their
managers
and
Managers
supervisors
and
asked
to
Managers
talk
and
with
supervisors
employees
about
what
they would like to see and learn about while
This event
versation
Starter on the Intranet
to discuss
potential
itineraries
To
gain
employees
a
true
first -guest
Regional
experience,
Visitor
Center.
Employees can examine information at the
Visitor
about
Center and talk with ticket agents
programs,
exhibition
sites,
trade
shops and the Art Museums," Troy said.
Employees
can also ask if admission
tick-
work
and
of our
the
un-
depart-
overall
guest
employees.
consists
of two half days
Employees
will spend
the
their
supervisor —
all
with
the
goal
of experiencing CW from the guest' s
perspective and understanding how their
for CW Days with their
employees.
programming
of
the
to know
more? Please
contact
and recur through
following members of the Employee Engagement Team ifyou have any questions: Trish
Barnet at pbarnergat f org, Daryle Combs
at dcombsgcwf org, Sharon Dorsey at sdarseygcwforg Angela Franklin at afranklin@
cwforg Carole Moore at cmoore @cwf mg;
Penns Rogers at progersgcwforg; and MelissaSeabolt
the end
year.
Days"
and will partner
with you to cre-
ate the itinerary for your first half - ay of
d
to consult
In addition,
Human
please feel free
Resources'
Employ-
ee Engagement Team, a group that is
working to develop innovative new ways
to enhance your knowledge
of Colonial
Williamsburg and the critical role that
you play in its operation and its success.
I look forward to seeing your posts
and
photos
about
your
on
Foundation
Nation
experiences.
Best wishes,
The second half - consists ofa more
day
structured " open house" event during
the
after our summer
Your supervisor is your key contact
for more information regarding " CW
own work contributes to that experience.
Want
are asked to go to the Colonial
s
all
to
first half - ay exploring a group of pubd
lic sites and programs they have selected
the Con-
in the Historic Area.
Williamsburg
another'
how
a new, two -part initiative
of training.
super-
to review
re-
Colonial
will launch
the program.
CW Days,"
with
pervisors.
one
better
contribute
for all Foundation
and
internal
that
With that in mind, we are launching
can review the Frequently Asked Questions
are asked to plan to take time
Employees
recogni-
Foundation' s
on the Intranet at http: / intranet.cwforg for
/
Intranet at http: / i/ntranet. cuforg.
for CW
communication,
appreciation
Employees,
Map and Program Guide, This Week at a
Glance
effective
and
our
clear
experience.
diverse employee community.
events
about
derstand
Colonial
ments
can choose from several pro-
year,
made
Williamsburg's employees want to know
committee
how
last
has
initiative
we listened!
the
search
after their half day in the Revolutionary City
should bring their uniforms to change into.
was
Center, Hotels
and many more. This second part of the
ID and their own bottle of
water. Employees
vation, the Distribution
Dear Colleagues:
clothing and shoes. They should bring their
become a greater part of the Colonial Wil-
liamsburg community."
will follow
century. Upon their arrival, they can pursue
the items on their itinerary.
wants
the first - time guest expe-
increase
of Colonial
relations. "
Employees
line from the 21st century into the 18th
Mitchell
which
departments
and
sites
traditionMitchell B. Reiss
ally viewed as behind the scenes will be
President &
CEO
open for employee tours. Examples may
indude the Goodwin Building, Archives
The Colonial Williamsburg
and
Foundation
Records,
Collections
and
Conser-
at mseaboltgcrgforg.
Everything employees ever wanted to know about CW Days
1.
Will I get paid?
How will I get paid?
Yes, the pay will be set up automatically, and your manager / supervisor will
schedule CW Days into your work day.
If you choose to do it on your day off,
4.
How do I choose where to go? You and
Williamsburg
your
will have all your needed
manager /
supervisor
will
what there is to do, and discuss
review
possi-
8.
What
Regional
do CW Days
Visitor
have
to do with
bilities with you, before you decide.
5.
my job? What can I take away from
What
this? Engage,
do I wear?
Wear
comfortable
Educate
and
Entertain
you can. ( No overtime.)
clothes,
Do
I have to do this? What is the
sure to bring your uniform or whatever
and CEO Mitchell
purpose of this? Yes, all employees of
2.
you may need if you are going to work
employees
later in the day.
Can I take my family? Yes, be sure to
get
becoming a knowledgeable ambassador
for where you work, understanding
10. Do I have to do my CW Day all at
one time, or can I break it up? This will
be decided by your manager /supervisor.
11.
you may have a first time guest experi-
Colonial Williamsburg
will participate,
in order to increase awareness and gain
knowledge
of other
areas
6.
of Colonial
How can I get tickets
to events
require tickets? All events
that
to
make
a
reservation
ahead
Your manager can help.
ager'
are com-
plimentary with a valid employee ID,
when space is available. You may need
of time.
their
appropriate
for the weather.
dependent
passes
Be
are Colonial
7.
s
or
supervisor'
s
or tickets.
how your
me learn more about what I can do?
Your supervisor will give you some tools
to help plan your day. Also, the Colonial
9.
B. Reiss'
President
what
role plays
report
out
to your
manager/
encouraged
to post on Foundation
tion;
a
write
report;
share
Na-
experience
during line -up.)
12. Who is eligible to partidpate? Everyone
into the Colonial
who
is an employee
for Colonial
Williamsburg.
mission.
the second
to
supervisor, staff, others. ( You may be
CW is all about,
How long do I get for CW Days? This
experience will be divided up into two
half - ays; this part is a four d
hour day,
with
What do I do when I'm done? Be prepared
ideas for
and guests. The idea is that
Williamsburg
approval.
What resources are available to help
Williamsburg
ence and learn
May I bring along a co- worker? You
may bring a co- worker with your man-
Williamsburg.
3.
in 2016.
Center
information.
half to be experienced
Wam to know mare? Managers
and supervi-
sors can see how to talk to employees from the Conversation . Starter on CW Days that can be found
on
the Intranet.
CW works with area church to deliver bottled water to Flint, Mich.
Photo by Kathaleen Gerrard
Photo left) Henry Briggs, a deacon at New Beech Grove Baptist Church, accepted the bottled water from Colonial Williamsburg that was delivered to Catholic Charities in Flint, Mich. ( Photo
ight) Lorenzo Washington ( left) shook hands with Briggs after he picked the water. Sandy Cetin, Walterlones and Edwin Cosby ( back row, left to right) also helped load the water into the
ruck.
Colonial Williamsburg donated 50 cases of bottled water to Flint, Mich., after it was
discovered that lead leached into the city's water supply making it undrinkable.
Pastor
Willard
G. Maxwell
and the congregation
at the New
Beech
Grove
Baptist
Church of Newport News, Va., started a drive to collect water from all over the Hampton Roads area. Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation
about their participation.
employee Kathaleen
Getward
approached
the
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2, 2016
BOSS THE FOUNDATION
CW, Busch Gardens unite for advertising, marketing partnership
Colonial
Gardens
Williamsburg
have
united
ed year -round
for
and
an
From a destination marketing organiza-
Busch
unprecedent-
tion
partnership —
perspective,
we
are
pleased
to
see
two
of our attractions partnering
to offer a vacation package for our visitors," said Karen
marketing and advertising
with first - ever co- branded
Riordan,
President &
CEO of the Greater
TV advertising hitting the airwaves in the
weeks leading to spring break —highlighting
Williamsburg
our combined
ance. ' Anytime our partners work together
appeal
and the fun of an ex-
campaign
our popular
builds
Bounce
Alli-
to create a win win scenario for their busi-
tended stay in greater Williamsburg.
The
Tourism
Chamber &
on the success
Ticket — which
of
nesses,
offers
while offering
great value to visitors,
the destination benefits. The partnership' s
guests up to seven days at Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and its sister
campaign
also
and
to have fun'
our ` freedom
complements
message
amplifies
for the
park, Water Country USA, at a savings over
greater Williamsburg
separate tickets. The expanded partnership
The partnership' s first TV spot features
a family gathered at their kitchen table and
indudes
the designation
Williamsburg' s
of two of Colonial
award- winning
divided
hospital-
ity properties — the Williamsburg
Lodge
and Williamsburg
Woodlands
Hotel and
Suites — as the official hotels
Gardens.
The properties
service
for its guests
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will provide
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Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens have united for a year- round marketing and advertising partnership with first -ever co- branded TV advertising hitting the airwaves in the weeks
leading to spring break
We have
always
had
cooperative
pro-
ting an unprecedented amount of resources
behind this new effort, all for the goal of
some of our top attractions
now we are taking our partnership
whole new level," said Dan Dipiazzo,
York,
and
encourage
an
to a
vice
president of marketing for Busch Gardens
and Water Country USA. " We are both put-
extended
stay."
at both attractions.
agency
of Norfolk,
Philadelphia
aired in the
and Washington,
D. C.
during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards
on CBS on Monday, Feb. 15, and appeared
and
This is just another layer that complements
and amenities
our award winning hotels — to
visitors
the best of
on CBS.com, on streaming site Hulu.com,
of
grams with Colonial Williamsburg, but
induding
costumed
them
region's top tourism feeder markets — New
its parts, and this new partnership combines
attract
Williamsburg
who promise
vacation
SWARM
and Water
than
they are
The television spot, produced by THE
and Colonial
Country USA are just a few —offer days of
fun and something for every member of the
family," said Florendo Ferrao, Colonial
Williamsburg vice president of hospitality.
Suddenly,
both worlds and an end to the "spring break
bickering" with a fun, educational and af-
and
parks.
The region' s attractions —
a Colonial
interpreter,
shuttle
the hotels
issue — how to spend
vacation.
visited by a Busch Gardens ride operator
Busch Gardens Vacations' booking site, and
Colonial Williamsburg
over a familiar
their coming
of the Busch
will be featured
area."
bringing more tourists to the destination.
our individual
marketing
programs
and the
Williamsburg destination campaign."
on
the
websites
of
popular
national
family magazines such as Family Cirde and
Parents.
Want to know
more? Head to
Colonial
Williamsburg' s YouTube page to view
Best Spring Break in History" video.
the
Map exhibition examines events preceding, during and following
fight for freedom from a cartographic perspective
will enjoy it as well."
Using geographic
By Joe Straw
Communications Manager
Marking the first collaboration between
spectives, "
and cartographic
per-
We Are One" traces the Ameri-
the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
and the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center
at the Boston Public Library, " We Are One:
can story from the French and Indian War
Mapping America's Road from Revolution
D. C., as its capitol. When tensions between
to Independence"
Britain and the American
Revolution
to
its
will frame
from
dimax
at Yorktown.
hibition
opens
Wallace
Decorative
highlight
in Boston
When
on March
the
ex-
6 at the DeWitt
Arts
Museum,
it will
the critical role that the Southern
colonies — particularly
Virginia — played
the end of the Revolution.
unique
the American
its beginnings
objects
from
More
Colonial
than
at
30
Williams -
to
the
creation
of a
new national
govern-
ment and the founding of Washington,
colonies
erupted
into war, cartographers and other witness-
es depicted military campaigns, battles and
their settings. At a time when photography
was
nonexistent
stylized,
and
these
the most
art
maps
accurate
was
and
romantic
drawings
pictorial
and
provide
representations
of the North American colonies and bring
the long, bloody struggle for independence
burg' s collections will be induded in the
to
exhibition, which were not shown when it
Benjamin Franklin' s early design for a note
of American currency containing the phrase
initially
opened
at the Boston
Public
Li-
brary in May 2015. ( There, the exhibition
emphasized the important events that took
place in that city at the start of the war.) In
all, approximately 90 objects will be displayed. " We Are One"
through
will remain
on view
life.
exhibition' s
We Are One,"
which
tide
comes
presaged
from
the words
Colonial WHllamsbmgphoto
The lead -glazed earthenware " No Stamp Act" teapot is part of the " We Are One" exhibition. It
was
E Pluribus
Unum"
found
on the
Other
Many of the objects from Colonial Williamsburg' s collection to be seen in " We Are
are on view
made
in Staffordshire,
England,
for the first time
or are
notable
objects
in the exhibition
The Articles
surrender of British troops.
into a society that values liberty," said Mar-
troop positions at various times during the
garet
engagement.
tells
Beck Pritchard,
curator
of
prints,
the story
senior
maps
the Art Museums
and
of a revo-
curator
and
wallpaper
at
of Colonial Williams-
an overlay
important
British
attached
Other
to it to show
objects
manuscript
indude
maps
officer John Graves
two
attributed
Simcoe,
to
a rare
burg. " There is no exhibition that we could
pastel portrait
mount
of the En-
of Capitulation
printed
on a
ship in the Yorktown harbor following the
son
Peale' s full- length "
Washington" (
1780);
teapot
emblazoned
Stamp
Act;"
Charles Will-
Portrait
an
with
a Sir Joshua
of George
English- export
the
words "
Reynolds
No
1766
an " American- Style"
rifle manufactured
of Colonial
Williamsburg that would more directly reflect the primary mission of the Foundation
rest and two jewel - like portrait
and support of all the programming
Van
of the other
stand - out objects
to be seen.
Generous funding has been provided for
the Colonial
Williamsburg
venue
of " We
Are One: Mapping America's Road from
Revolution to Independence" by Hope and
Bobby Beck of Williamsburg,
Va.
in the
We are especially pleased to partner with
the Art Museums
One'
Blarenberghe
after
drawings
made
on
the spot by Charles -Louis Berthier and Al-
historic town."
on the 2016
miniatures
exhibition,"
exandre Berthier.
We Are One"
of Colonial Williamsburg
presentation
of the ' We Are
said Jan Spitz,
executive
script
maps,
features
maps
and
rare
manu-
watercolors
from the exceptional collection of map col-
director of the Map Center. " The generous
lector
were
collection
brary. Some of these outstanding highlights
tion,
and our
the
Boston
collaboration
presenta-
extends
to
the
Richard
H.
Brown,
some
not on view at the Boston
indude a manuscript
of which
Public
Li-
plan of the battle of
virtual world with the upcoming inclusion
Saratoga by Polish Revolutionary war hero
of digitized
Tadeusz
collection
maps
as part
Center' s American
from
the Art
Museums'
of the Leventhal
Revolution
Map
Portal.
Are One' has been our most popular
We
show, I
am certain Colonial Williamsburg' s visitors
Kosciusko,
five extremely
rare wa-
tercolors of Boston by British artist and
soldier Richard Williams
and a manuscript
map by Charles Blaskowitz of New York Island.
Employees who bring new talent to Colonial Williamsburg by referring applicants who are hired and successfully employed for 30 days will be recognized through
the Employee Referral and Recognition program.
also
printed
loan of several outstanding works from their
enhanced
Employee Referral and Recognition program
of the Battle of Yorktown by Louis -Nicholas
Monetary awards of $75 for hourly employees and $ 150 for salaried employees
will be given to employees with successful referrals. Referring employees will receive
the bonus in their normal paycheck on the pay date immediately following their
referral' s first 30 days of employment.
In addition to the monetary reward, employees will be publicly recognized and
thanked
for their referrals.
Employees
from
across
the Foundation
can participate
in the program
with
the
exception of human resources professionals directly involved in hiring and hiring
managers
for referrals
who return
throughout
of positions
to the Foundation
To nominate
someone
the Foundation,
within
their own departments.
after a five - year absence
for the award
on bulletin
in
England for Native Americans fighting for
the British crown during the war are some
the 62nd regiment of foot by Charles For-
in the Art Museums
of two British soldiers from
a member
heavy taxation before the Revolution; and
retains
that
of Isaac Barth,
indude Matthew Carey' s illustration of a
slave ship that was foundational to the antislavery movement and a French copy of
tell the story of how this country evolved
museum
portrait
glish parliament who was staunchly against
lutionary city. This exhibit uses objects that
tory
1766 - 1770.
from the Colonial Williamsburg collections
rarely exhibited. One such example is an extremely rare map of the battle of Yorktown
by Joseph Frederick Wallet des Barres that
Colonial Williamsburg is a living his-
circa
United
States seal and on all U. S. coins.
One"
Jan. 29, 2017.
The
employees
Former
are considered
can
find
cards
boards and on the Intranet.
employees
new hires.
at work
units
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CW, American Red Cross host
blood drive slated for March 16
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
and the American
Red Cross will sponsor
a
blood drive from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Wednesday, March 16 at the Woodlands Conference Center.
Those who wish to donate blood must be
at least 17 years old, weigh
110 pounds
and
be in overall good health. Appointments
are
encouraged.
call
220 - 7029
are
To make
and
an appointment,
select
option "
5."
Walk- ins
welcome.
Prior to donating, remember to drink
plenty of juice, water or other non- caffeinated fluids
and eat foods low in fat and high
Colonial Williamsburg photo
Nation Builder Emily James uses her character, Edith Gumbo, to talk about 18th- century African -American life.
bread
and lean
participants
should
rest and avoid
meats).
also
strenuous
get
Blood
a
good
exercise
ed States needs blood.
chance
before
employees
and
There
There is a 97 percent
will know
someone
their lifetime who will benefit
in
from a vol-
unteer's blood donation. It is only through
volunteers
that communities
and local hos-
pitals have an adequate supply of blood.
Colonial Williamsburg' s blood drives are
coordinated by the Hospitality and Courin collaboration
with the
American Red Cross.
The
s
the instructions.
the App Store or on the Google Play'" store.
Every two seconds someone in the Unit-
drive
night'
and follow
is also a free Blood Donor app available on
tesy Committee
in iron ( green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole
wheat
save lives in less time! Visit rederossblaod ore
RapidPass
blood
collected
at
Colonial
Wil-
liamsburg blood drives is allocated to the
Mid - Atlantic
Blood Services
Region.
It is a
after donating.
Donating blood takes approximately one
hour
My task is to immerse, inform
and
enlighten
EMPLOYEE
Nation
Builder
nation
worries,
and
the depth
in, their
of their
despair
on a given day, and their motivation to
YEARS
OF SERVICE: "
I have been
overcome
adversity.
of blood
of four
steps --
registra-
and refreshments.
There
My optimism
and
employed by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 29 years and have
of this diverse community during the
Virginia
and eastern
supplies,
North
Caroli-
500 — 600 pints
are needed every day.
For more
information,
contact
Jessica
Tarr at jtarr@Cwforg.
VITA volunteers offer
free income tax assistance
hope is that our visitors will gain a better
been
eastern
is
now a Rapid Pass option available to help
the trades they were involved
Edith
Gumbo
na. To maintain
and consists
tion, confidential health history, actual do-
our audiences'
NAME: Emily James
POSITION:
leading provider to hospitals in central and
an African- American
and presentation
ical interpreter
buildings
interpreter
supervisor,
and histor-
understanding
colonial
The
about the inner workings
period.
As a Nation Builder, there is much ca-
in virtually all exhibition
in the Historic Area."
maraderie
among all 10 of us. We are all
Volunteer
Income
Tax
Assistance
Filers should bring:
VITA) program, sponsored by The Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation,
free tax assistance
to employees,
volunteers
at
four
Year 2015
wage
retirees
neighborhood
and
sites
for
performing
Edith
departments
a free
that have an unwavering dedication and
certified by the Internal Revenue Service,
black woman who was a prominent fig-
respect
will complete "
ure in James City County in the 1700s.
for, that have an in -depth knowledge
Gumbo
as Nation
for the past
As
a
regular
am
assigned
Builder
nine years,
employee,
each
at the St.
week
George
I
Tucker
teract with donors. Appearing
Cumbo
on the Charlton
as Edith
with Nation
Builder Thomas
Jefferson
Bill Barker) we discuss various topics,
such
as the Declaration
dence,
immigration,
of Indepen-
the transportation
Through
and aspire to work as a team
for
the
organization
are
telling
we
work
of
masters
of our
trades
that
performing
and
al
outreach
United
programs
States
for
throughout
The
Colonial
the
Wil-
My
task
I make every effort and seize
to educate
ingful way with an accurate and honest description
of what
life was
like
in
formed
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for the Teacher
each
Institute
summer
and
proHome
EXPERIENCES: "
I
Educators week during spring. I have
enjoyed meeting and performing
for
Alex Haley and the Rt. Honorable Leon
also
Higginbotham,
conducted
the ` Other
Half Tour'
all
from
Center,
202
Colonial
Williamsburg' s corporate
foundation
relations
sor the Spring
and
department
2016
will spon-
Employee
Yard Sale
Rosa
Parks
and
Jan-
when I received
award
the Order of
from
The Colonial
History Month."
Williamsburg
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB: " I
for doing the job I was hired to do. It
was a very humbling experience.
important
our
Co-
more
information,
please
call
Foundation
in 1995, just
press
option
3)
or contact
Jane
Lloyd
drink
items
can
be
sold.
Employees
To reserve
a space,
complete
the Disabled
and retum
American
Design Center
Veterans.
A truck
an application form by Thursday, April 7 to
will pick up any unsold, donated items after
the sale has ended.
Hart in GBO - 105. There
Sale
locations
first - served
basis.
are
on
a
Employees
is a $ 2 fee
If it is raining the morning
of the sale,
call 220 -7272 for a message on whether the
first -come,
sale will take place. The rain date is Sunday,
are asked to
April 10.
Bowl in recognition of my 25 years of
to take them with me on my journeys
service
to a specific time and place during our
awards and integrating the junior youth
nation' s early beginnings,
interpretive programs in 1992 have been
I emphasize
roles that African -Amer-
to the Foundation.
the highlights
Both of these
icans played in our nation's history.
My task
Colonial
enlighten our audiences
inform
and
about the 52
As
Rose McAphee
ambassadors,
and I did a presentation
for a museum studies class at the Univer-
the 1700s, using names to personalize
sity of Mary Washington.
and tell stories
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free and
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after,
of African
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two
of
the
neighborhood
no smoking.
yet convenient
to everything. $
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for Marketplacee.
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resolve
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guest. I use my story telling techniques
especially when they come to work for
to explain the master /slave relationships
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about what they did on a daily basis,
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spending time with my family."
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of my career, thus far."
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is to immerse,
at
bring a mat or table to display items and
money to make change. No crafts, food
In January 2013, I also received a Silver
lonial Williamsburg guests in an effort
the important
the
parking lot.
Employees may donate unsold items to
Road.
the Pineapple
most
For
corner of First Street and Capitol Landing
Women' s
but
deduc-
automated message line at ( 757) 220 -7029
or
to participate to cover the cost of advertising
in the Virginia Gazette.
leagues,
and
may park in the Costume
Sophie
love to interact positively with my col-
information
expenses
income,
Spring Employee Yard Sale slated for April 9
surprised
for March,
relevant
about
220 -7163 or filoyd@ruf org.
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scheduled
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bank account routing information,
1 p. m. at
and presently now lead an improved
entitled ` Her
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claiming dependents;
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walking
tour
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ID;
dependent Social Security card(s) if
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9: 30 a. m. —
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or
and any other
season)
Center, 5301 Longhill
license
health insurance information ( e. g.,
School Educa-
tax
driver' s
ment- issued picture
on a first - come,
p. m. at Bruton Heights
Quarterpath
W2s
from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, April 9 at the
those days."
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tax returns
a
and
first - erved basis at the following locations:
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Wednesdays (
inducting
statements (
for deductions;
our guests
and engaging manner, always willing to
assist if needed, in a sincere and mean-
liamsburg Foundation, as well as pergrams
income
Federal
Saturdays
EXPERIENCE: "
above all is to always exceed guest ex-
on what was happening in Williamsburg in the 1700s, in a lively, warm
Previously, I have done education-
while- you -wait"
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today.
volunteers,
p. m. at James City County Recreation
period, race and class, justice and equal-
and applicable
VITA
working with all of my colleagues."
WHAT I DO TO IMPROVE THE
all opportunity
are relevant
16,
tion Center, Room 204;
of Africans to America in the colonial
ity, and other topics that we both feel
Virginia
April
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 -5: 30
enjoy
the story of our nation' s early and
very important years.
Personally
I enjoy
Coffeehouse
stage during the summer on Tuesdays
other
the history we impart to our guests and
who
House to portray my character and in-
with
receipts
for 2014;
individuals
collaborate
earnings
a copy of Federal and State tax returns
this year' s tax season.
WHAT I DO: " Presently, I have been
who
tax documents,
and
and 1099s),
will provide
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<p>The <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em> was the official newspaper of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Publication began November 1940 under the title <em>The Restoration News</em> and was published under that name until February 1942. The title changed to <em>The News of Colonial Williamsburg</em> from February 1942 to May 1950. The name changed again in May 1950 to <em>Colonial Williamsburg News</em>. It is often collectively referred to by the abbreviated title <em>CW News</em>. Production switched to a digital-only format in 2018. The newspaper ceased production in 2020.</p>
<p>When using the <em>CW News</em>, it is important to remember that it reflects the realities of its time. For example, columns in the 1940s issues reported on the “News of the Colored People.” Separate reporting of African American and white social events was indicative of the segregation that was the legal norm in Virginia at the time.</p>
<p>The number of issues published every year varies. No papers were published between January 1943 and June 1, 1948. From August 1979 through May 1992, a supplemental publication titled <em>Colonial Williamsburg News Extra</em> was sometimes published to include additional information for staff, especially during those periods when the paper was published every other month. There are occasional Public Relations-style news releases published as <em>CW News Telenews</em> or sometimes just as <em>Telenews</em>.</p>
<p>The publication was produced principally for employees to inform them of important and relevant goings-on in a timely fashion. Although distributed fairly widely at CWF properties and now online, the paper covers topics including Restoration (and later Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) building openings, new programming, Historic Trades, special events, historical and architectural research, archaeological discoveries, new employee hires and retirements, employee activities and achievements, employee profiles and personal milestones, employee benefit and charity concerns, donor activities, museum exhibitions and acquisitions, film productions and book publications, educational initiatives, celebrity and VIP guest visits, restaurant and hotel news, product and reproductions releases, Merchant’s Square shopping, and relevant local area news.</p>
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Colonial Williamsburg News, volume 69, number 3, March 2, 2016
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2016-03-02