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: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:20251030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20251218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260318T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260331T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 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:20260508T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125821 CREATED:20260123T171558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T144402Z UID:7203-1778259600-1778270400@www.propellerclubofmobile.com SUMMARY:29th Annual Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cook-off DESCRIPTION:The Propeller Club – Port of Mobile will host the 29th Annual Rufus B. Lee Gumbo Cook-Off at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf’s promenade area on May 8\, 2026\, 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 with Pocket\n\n\n\nNames on back of shirt are placeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors \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 29th 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 6\, 2026.  After this time\, tickets may be purchased for $20 starting at 5:00 at the entrance to the event (day of Gumbo 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 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\nPlease note this is a private event. Each participating team must include at least one member of the Propeller Club. Our teams are what make this event truly special! They have a fantastic time serving up their gumbo and enjoying the riverfront atmosphere. Teams are encouraged to register early to secure the best available space along the riverfront. Team registration is $300 and can be completed online at 29th 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\nPark Renovations (NEW): \n\n\n\nThe area surrounding the amphitheater on the north side of the museum is currently under renovation and is expected to be completed prior to the Gumbo Cook-Off. If the renovations are not finished on time\, the Propeller Club reserves the right to relocate tent spaces numbered 1 through 11 on the map to the south side of the museum\, where the Gumbo Cook-Off entrance is located. \n\n\n\nSet Up/Take Down: Teams are allowed in the Promenade to start setting up at 10:00 a.m. on May 8\, 2026.  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. 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 weights or 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\nThe Propeller Club will provide bowls\, spoons\, paper towels and gloves. These 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 supporting this 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 Thursday\, May 07\, 2026\, and tear down on Saturday\, May 09\, 2026.  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\, 155 S Water St\, Mobile\, AL 36602 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. on Thursday\, May 07\, 2026; and from 10:30 a.m. – noon on Friday\, May 08\,2026. If tickets and T-shirts are not picked up by noon Friday\, May 08\, 2026\, 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 at 5:00 p.m.  Additional tickets and T-shirts may be purchased at the event beginning at 5:00 p.m. \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 6:45 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 will not have the option to use their own container. 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 specific time to take gumbo to the judge’s area. Winners will be announced between 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Gumbo will be judged on presentation\, flavor\, texture\, aroma and originality. Please note originality is a new category for 2026. \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\, T-shirt sales\, Split-the Pot (50/50 fundraiser) 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: \n\n\n\nTami Bell-Dembski – 251-525-1021 or tami.bell1@gmail.com \n\n\n\nWendy Crocker – 251-680-7716 or wendycrocker1@yahoo.com \n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \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\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n CLOSEDPreferred LocationPlease 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 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/29th-annual-rufus-b-lee-gumbo-cook-off/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR