BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Propeller Club, Port of Mobile - ECPv6.15.18//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: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:20260404T092710 CREATED:20260330T155052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131943Z 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:20260404T092710 CREATED:20260123T171558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T180643Z 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\nSponsors\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 \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 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 Location12345689101516171819202122232425Please see map at the TOP of the page. Every effort will be made to put you in your preferred location.ADDITIONAL TICKETSADDITIONAL TICKETS Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n ADDITIONAL SHIRTSADDITIONAL SMALL T-SHIRT Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n ADDITIONAL MEDIUM T-SHIRT Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n ADDITIONAL LARGE T-SHIRT Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n ADDITIONAL XL T-SHIRT Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n ADDITIONAL XXL T-SHIRT Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \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