BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Propeller Club, Port of Mobile - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Propeller Club, Port of Mobile X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Propeller Club, Port of Mobile REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260330T155052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T201105Z UID:7506-1776254400-1776258000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:State of the Port Luncheon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the Annual State of the Port Address\, presented by Doug Otto\, Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority. This important event offers a comprehensive overview of the current performance\, future vision\, and strategic priorities of the Port of Mobile\, Alabama’s gateway to global trade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Otto was named Director & CEO in November 2025. He began his position as Vice President of Engineering at the Alabama Port Authority in January 2022 and was appointed to Chief Engineering Officer in 2024. In this role\, he was responsible for the Port’s engineering\, construction\, environmental\, and grant management programs. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the Port\, Doug was Chief of the Engineering Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, Mobile District where he was the principal advisor to the District Commander on all engineering matters and responsible for military\, civil works\, international/interagency and environmental programs.Doug holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Alabama and is Facility Engineer Level III certified. Doug is also a graduate of the USAF Air Command and Staff and Air War Colleges.Aside from his long career as an engineer\, Doug also served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for more than 30 years\, retiring as a Colonel. While in the USAFR\, he served as a C-130/WC-130 Instructor and Evaluator Pilot\, and Squadron Commander of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron\, commonly known as the “Hurricane Hunters”.A native of Mobile\, Doug has four children and four grandchildren and resides with his wife\, Kim\, in Mobile. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/state-of-the-port-luncheon-2026/ LOCATION:Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel\, 64 South Water Street\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260116T153454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T153456Z UID:7166-1774947600-1774962000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Maritime Career Discovery Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/maritime-career-discovery-day/ LOCATION:GulfQuest National Maritime Museum\, 155 S Water St\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260304T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T195358Z UID:7439-1774519200-1774533600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Member Event - PIRTEK Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:PIRTEK MOBILE invites you to attend their Grand Opening celebration on Thursday March 26 to enjoy refreshments\, lunch\, and giveaways. PIRTEK – Hydraulic and Industrial Hose Maintenance and Replacement – 24/7/365 Mobile On-Site Service with a 1-Hour ETA & Expert Retail Counter Service URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/member-event-pirtek-grand-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260304T141952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155212Z UID:7428-1773921600-1773925200@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:March 2026 Luncheon - Cancelled DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/march-2026-luncheon/ LOCATION:Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel\, 64 S Water St\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260223T150227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T150229Z UID:7328-1773819000-1773824400@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Propeller Club Coffee DESCRIPTION:The Port Authority is sponsoring a meet and greet coffee for members of the Propeller Club. No set agenda but a chance to meet other members in a less formal environment. \n\n\n\nWhere: James K. Lyons Conference Room at the International Trade Center URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/propeller-club-coffee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260120T161917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T173102Z UID:7195-1773129600-1773230400@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Marine Log's Tugs\, Towboats & Barges 2026 DESCRIPTION:Pioneering Progress On America’s Waterways \n\n\n\nMarine Log’s TTB 2026 will bring together owners\, operators\, naval architects\, shipbuilders and more to discuss proven ways to maximize efficiency and drive market growth. Lively panels will explore innovative strategies for strengthening and modernizing your fleet. Trusted analysts will offer insights on finding new streams of revenue\, protecting against market volatility\, and enhancing your team’s skillset. Security experts will reveal how to best protect your fleet—now and for the future.  \n\n\n\nUse code PCM26 and save 20% on your registration. Learn more > URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/marine-logs-tugs-towboats-barges-2026/ LOCATION:Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel\, 64 S Water St\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260209T171147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T210439Z UID:7221-1772107200-1772110800@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:February 2026 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February luncheon February 26 at 12 noon in the Moonlight Ballroom at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel. \n\n\n\nOur guest speaker\, Lindsay Cline\, will be speaking on “The Future of the Fleet: The Nation’s Maritime Industrial Base Depends on Mobile\, Alabama.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLindsay Cline is a national workforce development leader focused on strengthening America’s maritime and advanced manufacturing talent pipeline\, particularly across the U.S. Gulf Coast. \n\n\n\nIn her professional role supporting the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base\, Lindsay works directly with shipyards\, manufacturers\, industry\, education\, private equity\, and government partners to design and scale workforce strategies that address real production needs in shipbuilding and industrial manufacturing. \n\n\n\nHer work spans credential development\, education-to-industry pathways\, employer partnerships\, and large-scale regional collaboration – connecting education\, economic development\, and private equity to the evolving demands of the defense and maritime manufacturing sectors. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the MIB\, Lindsay served as the president of education for Phillips Corporation\, where she worked with over 800 schools worldwide to integrate advanced technology within traditional manufacturing programs. She also worked closely with private funders to secure over $30 million of scholarships and infrastructure support for students and schools. Her work resulted in her home state of Alabama quickly becoming a leader in both CNC and additive training at the community college level. \n\n\n\nPrior to working within the manufacturing workforce space\, Lindsay worked in public relations\, which has been a key element to her work now. She is deeply passionate about ensuring that all residents and stakeholders within our maritime ecosystems are proud and passionate of the work happening inside our shipyards. \n\n\n\nA non-traditional student who completed high school at age 43\, Lindsay brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Her career is driven by a belief that talent exists everywhere\, but opportunity and visibility do not. She is committed to changing how communities\, employers\, and policymakers view skilled trades – and to ensuring that the people who build our ships\, infrastructure\, and industrial systems are recognized as essential to national security and economic resilience. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/february-2026-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel\, 26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20260106T142608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T190631Z UID:6971-1769083200-1769086800@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:January 2026 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for our January luncheon January 22 at 12 noon in the Moonlight Ballroom at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel. \n\n\n\nThe luncheon will feature speaker Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/january-2026-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel\, 26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250530T132757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T180409Z UID:6223-1766080800-1766091600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Party - 2025 DESCRIPTION:Jingle & Mingle! December 18\, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion. Come and celebrate the holidays with your Propeller Club family! Enjoy great food and music and mingle with friends. Tickets and Sponsorships are available. \n\n\n\nSponsorships include: Logo on event signage\, recognition during presentation at party\, and recognition on website/event emails. In addition\, Platinum level will receive four tickets\, Gold level will receive two tickets\, and Silver level will receive one ticket. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/annual-christmas-party-2025/ LOCATION:Bragg-Mitchell Mansion\, 1906 SpringHill Ave\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36607 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20251027T204522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200653Z UID:6741-1763640000-1763643600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:November 2025 Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for our November luncheon November 20 at 12 noon in the Moonlight Ballroom at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel. \n\n\n\nThe luncheon will feature speaker Bradley Byrne\, President and CEO of Mobile Chamber. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe has more than 30 years of experience as an attorney in private practice and more than two decades of public service. He is widely regarded as a thought and action leader who gets things done. \n\n\n\nBradley spent four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives serving on the Armed Services Committee and the Education and Labor Committee\, where he chaired the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. He was appointed by two Speakers to the prestigious Rules Committee. \n\n\n\nIn Congress\, Bradley was known as a fierce supporter of business and industry\, often leading on important issues where his experience in labor law\, workforce training\, and education policy gave him a unique perspective. Bradley has led initiatives that have increased access to education and job training\, benefiting Alabama’s workforce and businesses alike.Prior to serving in Congress\, Bradley was an elected member of the Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama State Senate and was appointed as the Chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system. He also chaired Alabama’s Workforce Planning Council. \n\n\n\nAs a lawyer\, Bradley has represented numerous clients before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)\, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)\, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As a member of Congress\, he frequently dealt with these agencies and with the Department of Labor\, including its Wage and Hour Division. \n\n\n\nBradley is married to Rebecca Byrne\, who is the president and CEO of the Community Foundation of South Alabama\, and together they have four adult children. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/november-2025-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250219T155753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T161405Z UID:5475-1761822000-1761843600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:2025 Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic DESCRIPTION:Our annual Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic will be held at Rock Creek Golf Club on October 30\, 2025. Proceeds will go towards supporting the Catholic and Baptist Maritime Ministries\, Child Advocacy Center\, scholarships and more. \n\n\n\n11:00 am Registration and Lunch | 1:00 pm Shotgun start | 5:00 pm Happy Hour (Free Beer/Cash Bar) \n\n\n\n$200 – Individual Golfer$750 – Four Person Team$45 – Dinner Only \n\n\n\nFood Sponsorship- $2\,750 – $125 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times.   \n\n\n\nBeverage Sponsorship – $2\,750 – $125 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times.  \n\n\n\nPutting Contest Sponsorship – $1\,500 – $75 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition.  \n\n\n\nSignature sponsorship – $750 – $50 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition.  \n\n\n\nHole Sponsorship Sign – $450 – $25 discount if you sign up a team as well. \n\n\n\nWhile the above prices represent an increase from previous tournaments\, this is the first increase in several years and will allow us to provide an improved course and venue\, along with more door prizes for our members and their guests.  We look forward to seeing everyone in Fairhope on October 30! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic 2025\n Sponsorshop and Tournament Registration \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Food Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $3\,375.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. $125 discount for signing up a four person team.Food Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,750.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. Beverage Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $3\,375.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. $125 discount for signing up a four person team.Beverage Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,750.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. Putting Contest Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,175.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition. $75 discount for signing up a four person team. Putting Contest Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,500.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition. Signature Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,450.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition. $50 discount for signing up a four person team.Signature Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $750.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition.Hole Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,175.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. $125 discount for signing a teamHole Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $450.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole signFoursome Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $750.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Individual Golfer Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $200.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Dinner Only Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $45.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Sponsorship InformationPerson Responsible for Registration(Required)Registrant Email(Required)\n \n Company Name (as you would like it listed)(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n PhoneParticipating GolfersGolfer 1\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 1\n \n Golfer 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 2\n \n Golfer – 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 3\n \n Golfer – 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 4\n \n Logo Upload\n \n Drop files here or \n Select files\n \n Max. file size: 8 MB. Total\n \n Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n CAPTCHA URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/propeller-club-maritime-industrial-classic-2025/ LOCATION:Rock Creek Golf Club\, 140 Clubhouse Dr\, Fairhope\, Alabama\, 36532\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250219T155531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165330Z UID:5473-1758196800-1758200400@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:September Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for our September luncheon September 18 at 12 noon at Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel (64 South Water Street) in the Bon Secour 1 Ballroom. \n\n\n\nThe luncheon will feature speakers from Mobile District\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers including Colonel Kelcey R. Shaw\, Commander and W. Vern Gwin\, Chief of Operations Division.Click here to see Colonel Kelcey R. Shaw’s bioClick here to see W. Vern Gwin’s bio URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/september-luncheon-2025/ LOCATION:Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel\, 64 S Water St\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250219T155406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T132438Z UID:5471-1750957200-1750968000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:Ticket Information Coming Soon – Save the Date! URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/annual-meeting-2025/ LOCATION:Ralph & Kacoo’s\, 1595 Battleship Pkwy\, Spanish Fort\, 36527\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250609T145752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T145754Z UID:6256-1750957200-1750966200@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Summer Social / Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Let’s have some great fun! Join us for our Summer Social & Annual Meeting on Thursday\, June 26\, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe venue is Ralph & Kacoo’s on the causeway – we have the entire downstairs area reserved just for us! \n\n\n\nAppetizers and open bar. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/summer-social-annual-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241122T123654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T140039Z UID:5037-1747414800-1747425600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:28th Annual Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cook-off DESCRIPTION:The Propeller Club – Port of Mobile will host the 28th Annual Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cook-off at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico’s promenade area on May 16\, 2025\, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Gumbo Cook-off recognizes National Maritime Day\, a day annually set aside to recognize America’s maritime industry\, and especially those who serve at sea.  The Gumbo Cook-off celebrates Mobile’s waterfront\, on the waterfront\, which serves as the featured attraction for the event from the museum’s scenic promenade area. \n\n\n\nThe Gumbo Cook-off will feature maritime displays\, activities for kids\, music and\, of course\, GUMBO!  Registered teams will compete for the best tasting gumbo as decided by a distinguished panel of judges. Food service establishments have the option to participate non-competitively with recipe samples other than gumbo. \n\n\n\nKIDS ACTIVITIES: There will be games and art projects for kids. Free hot dogs will be available while supplies last (for kids of all ages). \n\n\n\nThere are three ways to participate in the Gumbo Cook-off (and you can participate in any or all): as an Attendee\, as a Sponsor\, and as a Team. \n\n\n\nT-Shirt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeverage Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees\n\n\n\nAll attendees will be given event wristbands as “tickets” to gain admittance and enjoy the food\, drink\, music\, and attractions.  Tickets can be purchased in advance online at 28th Annual Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cook-off – International Propeller Club\, Port of Mobile\, and picked up at the entrance\, or purchased at the event.  \n\n\n\nTickets to attend are $20 in advance with a cut-off of ordering online at noon on Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025.  After this time\, tickets may be purchased for $20 starting at 5:00 at the entrance to the event (day of Cook-off).  Tickets are required for anyone 16 and over and include gumbo and soft drinks. \n\n\n\nActive-duty military and their families with an active-duty identification card will get in for free. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also be able to purchase event T-shirts. \n\n\n\nAll attendees are considered invited patrons of the Propeller Club – Port of Mobile\, as this event is not open to the general public. \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nSponsors (Presenting\, Gold\, Silver and T-shirt) logos/names are featured on a special Gumbo Cook-off t-shirt created for the event.  \n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor $3\,000 \n\n\n\nThe Presenting Sponsorship is limited to one company. The Presenting Sponsor will have the ability to make remarks during the awards ceremony.  The Presenting Sponsorship also includes one tent space\, fifteen entry tickets\, a logo on the event t-shirt\, recognition on the event website/emails and logo on entrance banner. \n\n\n\nGold Sponsor $2\,000 \n\n\n\nThe Gold Sponsorship is available to multiple companies. A Gold Sponsor will have the ability to make remarks during the awards ceremony.  The Gold Sponsorship also includes one tent space\, ten entry tickets\, logo on the event t-shirt\, recognition on the event website/emails and logo on entrance banner. \n\n\n\nSilver Sponsor $1\,000 \n\n\n\nThe Silver Sponsorship is available to multiple companies. The Silver Sponsor includes four entry tickets\, logo on event t-shirt\, recognition on the event website/emails\, entrance banner and awards ceremony. \n\n\n\nBeverage Sponsor $1\,200 \n\n\n\nThe Beverage Sponsorship is limited to one company. The Beverage Sponsor will receive four entry tickets\, recognition on the event website/emails and a sign at the beverage tent during the event. \n\n\n\nDJ Sponsor $550 \n\n\n\nThe DJ Sponsorship is limited to one company. The DJ Sponsor will receive two entry tickets\, recognition on the event website/emails and a sign at the DJ station during the event. \n\n\n\nT-shirt Sponsor $400 \n\n\n\nT-shirt sponsorship is available to multiple companies. The T-shirt Sponsor will include the company name (text\, not logo) on the event T-shirt and two entry tickets. \n\n\n\nTeams\n\n\n\nTeams make this event special\, have a great time serving up their gumbo\, and are encouraged to register early to select the best space on the riverfront.  Team registration costs $200\, and can be done online at 28th Annual Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cook-off – International Propeller Club\, Port of Mobile.    \n\n\n\nTeam registration INCLUDES tickets for 10 people.  Note that all team members are required to have “tickets” (wristbands). \n\n\n\nWhen registering\, teams will select their 15’x15’ space on the waterfront. Please note this allows for a typical 10’x10’ popup style tent with nearly 2’ on either side between your tent and the next tent.  Please note that tent locations are subject to adjustment pending the number of teams.  \n\n\n\nThis is a rain or shine event. \n\n\n\nSet Up/Take Down: Teams are allowed in the Promenade to start setting up at 10:00 a.m. on May 16\, 2025.  Teams must supply their own tent\, tables\, chairs\, trash bags and cooking supplies.  Teams are also required to supply their own power/heat. \n\n\n\nREMINDER: When loading/unloading – no vehicles shall be allowed to drive on the promenade. Vehicles will be unable to pull up next to tent locations as in previous years. There will be a loading/unloading zone located in the driveway area just to the north of the museum’s entrance. This is a short distance from the loading/unloading area to the tent area. Even though it is a short distance\, we suggest you take something to help you transport your tent/chairs/gumbo supplies from the loading/unloading area to your tent.  Once you’ve unloaded\, please park your vehicle in the Cruise Terminal parking garage. After the event\, you may use this same loading/unloading area. \n\n\n\nTents are to be set up/erected with sandbags as anchors.   \n\n\n\nCooking is permitted on paved areas only. An appropriate protection mat or barrier should be placed between the cooking equipment and paved area. \n\n\n\nPropeller Club will provide bowls\, spoons\, napkins\, gloves\, which will be distributed to teams on the afternoon of the event.  If additional supplies are needed\, they may be picked up at the Propeller Club tent throughout the event. \n\n\n\nTents: Please notify Wendy Crocker (251-680-7716 or wendycrocker1@yahoo.com) of the company that will be installing your tent. Port City Rentals is a sponsor of the event. If you need to rent a tent\, table or chairs we encourage you to use Port City Rentals since they will already be on-site. Weather permitting\, Port City Rental will set up tents on 5/15/25 and tear down on 5/17/25.  There is no overnight security\, so we encourage you not to leave small\, rented items overnight. \n\n\n\nGumbo: Teams are responsible for furnishing and serving their own gumbo.  Any kind of gumbo is allowed. Teams may pre-cook and heat at the event. We advise that teams prepare at least 6-8 gallons. Teams are only to serve gumbo to event guests\, who can be identified by the event wristband.  Please direct guests without wristbands to the entry table. \n\n\n\nTicket Pick-Up:  Teams can pick up tickets (and T-shirts if ordered) in advance at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico\, 155 S Water St\, Mobile\, AL 36602 from 10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday\, May 15\, 2025; and from 10:30 a.m. – noon on Friday\, May 16\, 2025. If tickets and T-shirts are not picked up by noon Friday\, May 16\, 2025\, they will be available at the registration table located at the event entrance on the south side of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico at 5:00 p.m.  Additional tickets and T-shirts may be purchased at the event. \n\n\n\nAwards:  Awards will be given to first\, second\, and third place gumbo teams\, first place booth decorations and to “The People’s Choice” –a category which allows the guests to choose the gumbo they like the best. For The People’s Choice\, large plastic jars will be distributed to all gumbo stations and the team with the most tips will win “The People’s Choice Award.” Anyone can put money in the jar (team members included) and the tips go to The Propeller Club’s charity of choice. Jars will be picked up at 7:00 p.m.   \n\n\n\nGumbo/Judging Schedule: Teams will be given gumbo containers to use for judging and will be responsible for taking gumbo to the judge’s table located in the museum (exact location inside the museum is TBD).  Teams have the option to use their own container if there is nothing on the container that identifies the team’s name. Please note you will have to navigate stairs leading from the promenade to the inside of the museum.  About one hour before the start of the event\, The Propeller Club will deliver the gumbo containers to each team’s tent. At this time\, you will also receive a time to take gumbo to the judge’s table. Winners will be announced between 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Gumbo will be judged on presentation\, flavor\, texture and aroma. \n\n\n\nGarbage: All teams MUST use trash bags and clean all debris from your area before leaving the park. A dumpster will be provided for trash and located in the parking lot of the museum. Teams are to take their own trash to the dumpster and clean their area before exiting the park. \n\n\n\nParking at the Cruise Terminal Parking Garage\n\n\n\nFree parking is available at the Cruise Terminal Parking Garage.  The Cruise Terminal Parking Garage is the closest parking location to the entrance to the event. \n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nThe Propeller Club is currently requesting volunteers to help in the following areas: Ticketing\, beverages (must be over 21)\, t-shirt sales and garbage pickup. Volunteer positions are one hour shifts only\, please contact Tami Bell-Dembski (251-525-1021 tami.bell1@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering.  \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nFor additional information about this event\, please contact:Tami Bell-Dembski – 251-525-1021 or tami.bell1@gmail.comWendy Crocker – 251-680-7716 or wendycrocker1@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2025 Gumbo Cookoff – Tickets\, Teams\, and Sponsors\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Thank you for your interest in sponsoring or attending the Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cookoff. This form is designed to allow you to register and pay for tickets\, shirts and sponsorships. You will receive an email receipt upon completion. If your organization requires payment by invoice\, please contact: \nTami Bell-Dembski: tami.bell1@gmail.com | 251-525-1021 or Wendy Crocker: wendycrocker1@yahoo.com | 251-680-7716 to register for this event. Company Name(Required)Registrant Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n We will use this email address to send your confirmation receipt and communicate with you about event details. Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n SPONSOR REGISTRATIONPRESENTING SPONSOR Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $3\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n The Presenting Sponsorship is limited to one company. The Presenting Sponsor will have the ability to make remarks during the awards ceremony. The Presenting Sponsorship also includes one tent space\, fifteen entry tickets\, a logo on the event t-shirt\, recognition on the event website/emails and logo on entrance banner.GOLD SPONSOR Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n The Gold Sponsorship is available to multiple companies. A Gold Sponsor will have the ability to make remarks during the awards ceremony. The Gold Sponsorship also includes one tent space\, ten entry tickets\, logo on the event t-shirt\, recognition on the event website/emails and logo on entrance banner.SILVER SPONSOR Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n The Silver Sponsorship is available to multiple companies. The Silver Sponsor includes four entry tickets\, logo on event t-shirt\, recognition on the event website/emails\, entrance banner and awards ceremony.BEVERAGE SPONSOR – SOLD Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,200.00\n \n \n Quantity \n The Beverage Sponsorship is limited to one company. The Beverage Sponsor will receive four entry tickets\, recognition on the event website/emails and a sign at the beverage tent during the event.DJ SPONSOR Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $550.00\n \n \n Quantity \n The DJ Sponsorship is limited to one company. The DJ Sponsor will receive two entry tickets\, recognition on the event website/emails and a sign at the DJ station during the event.T-SHIRT SPONSOR Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $400.00\n \n \n Quantity \n T-shirt sponsorship is available to multiple companies. The T-shirt Sponsor will include the company name (text\, not logo) on the event T-shirt and two entry tickets.TEAM REGISTRATIONGUMBO COOKOFF TEAM Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $300.00\n \n \n Quantity \n If you are interested in forming a gumbo team\, please email Tami Bell-Dembski: tami.bell1@gmail.com or Wendy Crocker: wendycrocker1@yahoo.com.Preferred LocationNo PreferencePlease see map at the TOP of the page. Every effort will be made to put you in your preferred location.ADDITIONAL TICKETSADDITIONAL TICKETS\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n ADDITIONAL SHIRTSADDITIONAL SMALL T-SHIRT\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n ADDITIONAL MEDIUM T-SHIRT\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n ADDITIONAL LARGE T-SHIRT\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n ADDITIONAL XL T-SHIRT\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n ADDITIONAL XXL T-SHIRT\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total\n \n Payment MethodCredit CardPayPal Checkout\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n You can use PayPal\, Debit Card or Credit Card. CAPTCHA URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/gumbo-cookoff-save-the-date/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250324T151451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T151453Z UID:5771-1747227600-1747242000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:2025 Salute to Congress DESCRIPTION:The International Propeller Club will recognize the leadership of Congressman Rick Larsen\, with its 41st annual Frank Courtenay Salute to Congress award on May 14\, 2025\, at a reception and dinner at the Army Navy Country Club\, 1700 Army Navy Drive\, Arlington. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/2025-salute-to-congress/ LOCATION:Army Navy Country Club\, 1700 Army Navy Drive\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250312T163539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T164930Z UID:5604-1746604800-1746810000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:WTWA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association will be hosting its 2025 Annual Meeting May 7th thru 9th\, on Wednesday thru Friday\, at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach\, Alabama.You can get more information or register online at https://www.warriortombigbee.com. The Resort has a block of rooms beginning at $279. For government rate rooms\, please contact me directly. You may make your hotel reservations on their website\, at  http://www.perdidobeachresort.com or by calling Perdido Beach Resort Reservations at 800-634-8001.  The Booking ID is #20557.  Please remember there is a limit of one group rate room per registration and the deadline for group rate reservations is Sunday\, April 6th. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/wtwa-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Perdido Beach Resort\, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd\, Orange Beach\, Alabama\, 36561 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-12-at-11.48.36 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241122T123525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T135253Z UID:5035-1745495100-1745499600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:State of the Port Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the Annual State of the Port Address\, presented by John Driscoll\, Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority. This important event offers a comprehensive overview of the current performance\, future vision\, and strategic priorities of the Port of Mobile\, Alabama’s gateway to global trade. \n\n\n\nHeld each year\, the State of the Port Address brings together business leaders\, elected officials\, logistics professionals\, and community stakeholders to hear first-hand insights into the operations and progress of one of the fastest-growing ports in the United States. As the Port of Mobile continues to expand its role as a critical economic engine for the region and the state\, this address serves as a valuable touchpoint for understanding its current impact and long-term objectives. \n\n\n\nJohn Driscoll will deliver key updates on infrastructure investments\, cargo volume trends\, intermodal connectivity\, and the port’s role in strengthening supply chain resiliency. Attendees will also hear about recent project milestones\, including the deepening and widening of the ship channel\, expansion of container terminal capacity\, inland port development\, and advancements in technology and environmental sustainability. \n\n\n\nThis year’s address will place special emphasis on how the Port of Mobile is positioned to capitalize on emerging global trade dynamics\, enhance regional competitiveness\, and support economic growth throughout Alabama and the broader Gulf Coast. With an eye on innovation\, job creation\, and partnerships across the public and private sectors\, Mr. Driscoll will outline how the port is rising to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving marketplace. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a business owner reliant on efficient logistics\, a policymaker interested in regional development\, or a citizen invested in the future of Alabama’s economy\, the Annual State of the Port Address offers critical insights and opportunities to connect with others driving progress. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/state-of-the-port-luncheon-2025/ LOCATION:Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel\, 64 South Water Street\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250219T155228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T155229Z UID:5469-1745395200-1745600400@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:SERAC DESCRIPTION:Event Link:  https://www.propclubjax.com/events/serac URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/serac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241122T123320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T182855Z UID:5032-1742472000-1742475600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:March Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March luncheon March 20 at 12 noon at The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel. \n\n\n\nThe luncheon will feature speaker Gregg Baumann who will share an overview of Resolve Marine’s salvage operation of the container ship “MV Dali” which collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore\, Maryland in March 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBaumann’s first assignment was aboard USS Gridley (CG 21) serving as the Boiler’s Officer’s\, the Ship’s Material Maintenance Officer\, and the Electronic Warfare Officer.  Following his sea tour\, Baumann transitioned to the Engineering Duty Officer Community (EDO) and completed training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center\, in Panama City\, FL where he graduated top of his class. \n\n\n\nAs an EDO\, Baumann served as:  Project Officer to the Morgan City\, LA detachment of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP)\, New Orleans; Production Officer for the SUPSHIP New Orleans detachment in Ingleside\, TX; Production and Diving Officer at the Navy’s Ship Repair Facility in Sasebo\, Japan; and Assistant for Salvage in the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Office of the Supervisor of Diving & Salvage.    \n\n\n\nBaumann continued his career with tours as the EDO Detailer and Community Manager; DDG 51 New Construction Program Manager’s Representative at SUPSHIP Bath\, ME; Chief of Staff for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ship programs;  Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research\, Development\, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A); Program Manager of PMS 326 at NAVSEA\, “International Fleet Support Programs” to include support of the Saudi Naval Expansion Program (SNEP); and the Navy’s Director of Ocean Engineering\, Supervisor of Salvage and Diving.  During his military career\, he was involved in and led many national and international maritime salvage disasters.  He has been featured as a subject matter expert on “60 Minutes”\, CNN\, CBS News\, Discovery Channel\, History Channel\, Maritime Reporter\, and Maritime Technology magazines.  Additionally\, he has authored technical papers for the American Society of Naval Engineers Journal. \n\n\n\nAfter retiring from the military\, he joined CACI Inc. as a Senior Program Manager within the Training and Warfighter Readiness group.  He was the company’s Subject Matter Expert for ship life cycle maintenance and sustainment for allied navy’s Foreign Military Sales opportunities and managed an international strategic portfolio.  Additionally\, he was the Director of Program Management for the manufacture of domestic and international naval maritime weapon systems at Thales Defense and Security Inc.\, Clarksburg\, MD.  He joined Resolve Marine\, Ft Lauderdale\, FL\, as their Government Program Manager in January 2023.  He is based out of Resolve Marine’s Washington DC area office. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/luncheon-save-the-date-3/ LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel\, 26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T123000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20250219T154623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T204614Z UID:5465-1741865400-1741869000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/board-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Blue Gill\, 3775 Battleship Pkwy\, Spanish Fort\, Alabama\, 36527 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241122T123124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T142710Z UID:5030-1739880000-1739883600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:February Luncheon - Feb 18 DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cai Unger\, PhD\, Director of Internal Logistics at AM/NS Calvert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCai Unger\, PhD\, is the Director of Internal Logistics at AM/NS Calvert in Mobile\, AL\, where he oversees all intraplant transportation needs with a team of 350 employees. With extensive experience in steel production and logistics\, Cai has held various leadership roles\, including Area Manager of Cold Roll Mill Operations and McKinsey Change Agent. Fluent in multiple languages\, he has a diverse background in supply chain\, mergers and acquisitions\, and continuous improvement. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Alabama\, teaching courses in Management and Supply Chain. Cai holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of South Alabama and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Cologne\, Germany. Cai is married\, father of a 3.5 year old and enjoys sailing and diving on the Gulf Coast. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/luncheon-save-the-date-2/ LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel\, 26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241122T122938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T162107Z UID:5028-1737633600-1737637200@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:January Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Vern Gwin\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers \n\n\n\nTopic: Discussion on current operations\, future projects and challenges from the Mobile District \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Vern Gwin is the Chief of Operations Division for the Mobile District USACE.  Previously\, Mr. Gwin served as the Deputy Chief of Operations Division\, Technical Support Branch Chief\, and the Program Director for the National Dredging Quality Management (DQM) program.  Prior to these assignments\, Vern worked in Mobile District Operations Division as the Program Manager for Beneficial Uses and Regional Sediment Management Programs and in Civil Works Programs and Project Management Division as a Civil Works project manager.    In addition\, Vern served for 11 years as a Civil Works Project Manager in the Jacksonville District.  Vern is an avid snow skier\, hobbyist auto mechanic and enjoys woodworking. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/luncheon-save-the-date/ LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel\, 26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241104T202146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T224203Z UID:4877-1734026400-1734037200@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:2024 Propeller Club Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:Jingle & Mingle! December 12\, 2024 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion. Come and celebrate the holidays with your Propeller Club family! Enjoy great food and music and mingle with friends. Tickets and Sponsorships are available. \n\n\n\nSponsorships include: Logo on event signage\, recognition during presentation at party\, and recognition on website/event emails. In addition\, Platinum level will receive four tickets\, Gold level will receive two tickets\, and Silver level will receive one ticket. \n\n\n\nThank you to our current sponsors: \n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsor – Resolve MarineGold Sponsors – APM Terminals\, Host Agency\, Page and Jones\, The Cooper Group\, and Control UnionSilver Sponsors – Armbrecht Jackson\, Burr & Forman\, LLP and Harrison Brothers Dry Dock & RepairBronze Sponsor – McGriff \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2024 Annual Christmas Party\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Tariff – Members and Guests are Welcome Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $50.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Platinum Sponsorship Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Gold Sponsorship Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $500.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Silver Sponsorship Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $300.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Bronze Sponsorship Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $200.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Upload LogoMax. file size: 8 MB. Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n CAPTCHA URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/2024-propeller-club-christmas-party/ LOCATION:Bragg-Mitchell Mansion\, 1906 SpringHill Ave\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36607 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20241104T201820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T202545Z UID:4873-1732190400-1732194000@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:November Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Mobile Maritime Ministries update with Deacon John Archer of the Catholic Maritime Ministry and Brother Bobby Morton of the International Ministries. They will update everyone on their current ministry and the impact on the seafarers.  \n\n\n\nBattle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa – Moonlight A Ballroom URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/november-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel\, 26 N Royal St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20240822T200755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T201318Z UID:4609-1730286000-1730307600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:2024 Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic DESCRIPTION:Our annual Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic will be held at TimberCreek Golf Club on October 30\, 2024. Proceeds will go towards supporting the Catholic and Baptist Maritime Ministries\, Child Advocacy Center\, scholarships and more. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n11:00 am Registration and Lunch | 1:00 pm Shotgun start | 5:00 pm Happy Hour (Free Beer/Cash Bar) \n\n\n\n$125 – Individual Golfer$500 – Four Person Team$30 – Dinner Only \n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsorship – $2500 – $250 discount if you sign up a team as well.Two hole signs\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, name/logo featured on Platinum sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times through the day.   \n\n\n\nFood Sponsorship- $2000 – $125 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times.   \n\n\n\nBeverage Sponsorship – $2000 – $125 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times.  \n\n\n\nPutting Contest Sponsorship – $1000 – $75 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition.  \n\n\n\nSignature sponsorship – $500 – $50 discount if you sign up a team as well.Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition.  \n\n\n\nHole Sponsorship Sign – $250 – $25 discount if you sign up a team as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Propeller Club Maritime & Industrial Classic 2024\n Sponsorshop and Tournament Registration \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Platinum Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,750.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Two hole signs\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, name/logo featured on Platinum sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times through the day. $250 discount for signing up a four person team.Platinum Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,500.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Two hole signs\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, name/logo featured on Platinum sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times through the day. Food Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,375.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. $125 discount for signing up a four person team.Food Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. Beverage Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,375.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. $125 discount for signing up a four person team.Beverage Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $2\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. Putting Contest Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,425.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition. $75 discount for signing up a four person team. Putting Contest Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $1\,000.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition. Signature Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $950.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition. $50 discount for signing up a four person team.Signature Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $500.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition.Hole Sponsor + Four Person Team Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $725.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole sign\, electronic name/logo displayed during pre and post tournament meals\, listed on sponsorship banner\, and verbal recognition multiple times. $125 discount for signing a teamHole Sponsor Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $250.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Hole signIndividual Golfer Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $125.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Dinner Only Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $30.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Sponsorship InformationPerson Responsible for Registration(Required)Registrant Email(Required)\n \n Company Name (as you would like it listed)(Required)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n PhoneParticipating GolfersGolfer 1\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 1\n \n Golfer 2\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 2\n \n Golfer – 3\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 3\n \n Golfer – 4\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email – 4\n \n Logo Upload\n \n Drop files here or \n Select files\n \n Max. file size: 8 MB. Total\n \n Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n CAPTCHA URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/2024-propeller-club-maritime-industrial-classic/ LOCATION:TimberCreek Golf Club\, 9650 TimberCreek Blvd.\, Daphne\, Alabama\, 36527 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T235959 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20240705T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T190724Z UID:4596-1729670400-1729900799@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:2024 International Propeller Club Conference in Tampa\, Florida DESCRIPTION:The Propeller Club – Port of Tampa is pleased to host the 2024 International Propeller Club Convention. Hundreds of maritime leaders from across the world will be in attendance. \n\n\n\nThe theme for the Tampa Convention is “On the Horizon”. Conversations and programs during the gathering will focus on what is next for the future of the maritime industry – from workforce\, to Artificial Intelligence\, to the geopolitical landscape for trade. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nWhat Hollywood Didn’t Tell You: The Rescue of Captain Phillips\n\n\n\nThe Future of Port Security\n\n\n\nHow Artificial Intelligence & Cutting-Edge Technology Are Changing Maritime\n\n\n\nNet Zero: How the Maritime Industry Can Meet Environmental Demands\n\n\n\nFighting the Gray Wave. Developing the Next Generation of Maritime Workers\n\n\n\nNot if but When: What to do when a Cyber-Attack Hits You\n\n\n\n\nDetails coming soon – follow us on social media for the latest updates! URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/register-here-international-propeller-club-annual-convention-ipcctampa-com/ LOCATION:Marriott Water Street 505 Water Street Tampa\, FL 33602 United States\, Marriott Water Street 505 Water Street\, Tampa\, Florida\, 33602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20240828T202421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T203303Z UID:4619-1726747200-1726750800@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:September Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Renaissance Riverview Plaza HotelMobile Bay Ballroom \n\n\n\nPanel Discussion \n\n\n\n“What’s going on today with the Coast Guard in Mobile? A Local Coast Guard Major Unit Commanding Officer Panel” \n\n\n\nThe Commanding Officers of the three major Coast Guard units in the area will discuss current operations\, challenges\, and strategic initiatives. This panel provides an opportunity for high-level officers to share insights\, coordinate efforts\, and address any issues that might impact their units’ effectiveness. Such meetings can also involve discussions on policy updates\, resource allocation\, and collaboration with other agencies or local organizations. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nCommander Austin Montanez\, Executive Officer\, Aviation Training Center MobileCaptain Michael Vega\, Commander\, U. S. Coast Guard Sector MobileCommander Michelle Ferguson\, Commanding Officer\, U. S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team \n\n\n\nModerated by: \n\n\n\nTerry Gilbreath\, Harbormaster/Facility Security Officer\, Alabama Port Authority URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/september-luncheon-2/ LOCATION:Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel\, 64 S Water St\, Mobile\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20240528T202012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T143448Z UID:4328-1719509400-1719516600@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Summer Social / Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Let’s have some great fun! Join us for our Summer Social & Annual Meeting on Thursday\, June 27\, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nVenue is the Ice Box located at 755 Monroe St. Mobile\, AL 36602.  This is a really cool spot (yes\, pun intended) located in downtown with easy access to parking out front.  We’ll be in The Lounge which is just past the main bar as you walk in to the right. URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/save-the-date-summer-social-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:The Ice Box Bar\, 755 Monroe St\, Mobile\, Alabama\, 36602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T123610 CREATED:20240528T202142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T202145Z UID:4332-1718883000-1718888400@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.propellerclubofmobile.com/event/board-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Blue Gill\, 3775 Battleship Pkwy\, Spanish Fort\, Alabama\, 36527 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR