The International Propeller Club of the United States Port of Tampa, Inc.

Proudly Hosted the 84th International Convention at the Marriott Waterside – October 6-8, 2010

P.O. Box 76985 - Tampa, FL 33675-1985 Phone: (813) 225-7227 - Fax: 813-225-5667 - Email: propellerclub@ij.net

October November 2010 Port #5 Chartered May 25, 1929

15th Annual Stone Crab Fest – Wednesday, November 17th – Don’t Miss It!!!!!

On Wednesday, November  17,  the  International Propeller Club, Port  of Tampa will  hold  its  15th Annual Stone Crab Fest at Tampa Port Authority’s Cruise Terminal 2.  This year we are excited  to announce  that  our  Premier  Sponsors  are  Gulf  Marine  Repair,  Marine  Towing  of  Tampa,  Port Consolidated and United Ocean Services.  Our venue sponsor is the Tampa Port Authority and our Chairman  is Captain  John Timmel,  founder and CEO of  the American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship.  As many of you are aware, Captain Timmel  is also  the creator of  the “famous seafood chowder”  that  folks have been craving all year.  Along with Captain  John  is  the volunteer crew of the Victory Ship, who with the Board of Directors of the Propeller Club and personnel from the Tampa Port Authority join together to create one spectacular event.  

Each year, the Stone Crab Fest committee members pride themselves in making this event better than the year before.  So, get your friends, family, co‐workers and come join us for one of the best events in the Tampa Maritime  community.  As  this  is  a  fundraiser  for both  the American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship and the Tampa Propeller Club and we urge you to sign up soon as this event has sold out in past years.   

The best way  to sign up  is  to visit our website online at www.propellerclubtamp.com and click on “buy  tickets”.   NOTE:   You  do  not  need  to  be  a member  nor  do  you  need  a  username  or  password  to signup. Once on the website you can also obtain a hard copy of our flyer by clicking on publications.  Should you  have  any  troubles  with  this  process,  simply  send  an  email  to  Nancy  Simms  at propellerclub@ij.net and she’ll walk you through it.  Remember, you can always fill out the form and send it in with your check … but remember, you should fax our form in first to get in our headcount – should we sell out this year.

In addition to the awesome chowder and stone crabs, we will have delicious side dishes and key lime tarts  for  dessert.   And  don’t  forget  the  “oyster  bar” manned  by Rusty  Ferrell  and  his  crew  from Marine Electrical Service down on the docks before dinner.  Beer, wine and soft drinks are available to quench your thirst, the band for this yearʹs event  is the fabulous Coo Coo Ca Choo, and yes, we will have our Tug Boat Ballet this year with Emcee Brendan McLaughlin at the microphone.  Brendan is the News Anchor for Tampa Bay’s ABC Channel 28 and along with Captain Timmel will introduce you to our tugs and their captains as they spin and twirl in the channel putting on a spectacular water and light show to dazzle you.  

This will be a great event that you donʹt want to miss.  Sign‐up now before it is sold‐out!!

Live at the Improv  

On Tuesday, September 14, the Propeller Club held their annual “Live at the Improv” at the Improv Theater  in Ybor City.   As  in  year’s  past,  this  is  a  tribute  to  our membership  for  their  continued support in as much as we provide the “private show” and you participate with dinner.  After a short 

program  by  club  President  Allen  Thompson, Dwayne  Keith  announced  our  upcoming  events followed  by  Dennis  Manelli  who  introduced  our new members  in the audience (see photo).   Then  it was  on with  the  show,  and what  a  show  it was.  Three comedians dazzled us with their routines and of  course, brought  some “audience” members  into their “funny stuff”.    

(photo left) l-r: Dennis Manelli introduces new members David Bootcheck, John Dalferro and Vince Palmer with Allen Thompson

 Our comedians did a  fine  job and we  thank  them  for a great  night.       We were  greeted  by  host  emcee  Tony Gaud  followed  by  comedian  Patrick Garrity  then,  our headliner Al Romas.   (Photo right) Mosaic employees look forward to the show:  (l‐r) back  row  Curt  Rogers  and  Ron  Kobosky;  front  row:    Book Rogers, Barb Kobosky, Jane Midofer and Don Ernst.  

26th Annual Golf Tournament

By: Calli Skipper  On Tuesday, October 5th, with a hint of fall weather, the Tampa Propeller Club hosted their 26th Annual Golf Tournament at The Eagles Golf Course  in Odessa.   The slight breeze, great boxed  lunch  (provided by Alessi 

Bakeries) and well organized  tournament was a  joy  for everyone who attended. The  intense putting contest,  the  longest drive challenge, and “closest  to  the pin” contest kept  the competitive  juices of every player pumping.    The  fun  and  excitement was  topped  off with  a  barbeque dinner  in  the main dining hall  followed by our awards ceremony and door prize giveaway!  

This  fun day of golfing and networking would not have been possible without  the  generous  support  of  our  sponsors.    They  are:    Event Sponsor ‐ Tampa Bay Steel; Admiral Sponsors – Marine Towing, Metal Masters,  Mid‐State  Machine  &  Frabrication,  Mosaic,  Suncoast Electric/Garcia Plumbing and United Ocean Services; Captain Sponsors:  American Marine Agencies, CF Industries, Clark Environmental, (cont’d)  

(photo left l‐r) Terry Fluke, Allen Thompson, Mark Dillon &  Ron Kobosky 

Epperson & Company, Gulf Marine Repair, James W. Knight Electric, Marine Towing, OSG Ship Management, Penn Pro, Port Consolidated, Shrieve Chemical, Skyline Steel, Tampa Bay Pilots and Trademark Nitrogen.  In addition  to  these  sponsors, we  had  individual  door  prize  sponsors:   CF  Industries, Gulf  Sulphur, Mosaic, International Ship Management, Marine Towing, SGS North America, Pachyderm Marketing, Tampa Bay Steel and  Suncoast Electric.   Our ditty  bag  sponsor:   CF  Industries,  International  Ship Repair, Mosaic, Odyssey Manufacturing and Tampa Bay Pilots.  Additional ”hole sponsors”:  Gulf Sulphur, Misener Marine, Streamline 

Environmental, and Wasser Coatings‐Moisture Cured Urethanes.   Our  lucky “specialty winners” were: Putting Contest:  John Bolles; Longest Drive: Kip Barnes; Closest  to  the Pin ‐ were Arthur Savage and Eric Revels.  Our Putt Contest sponsor this year was Mid‐State Machine & Fabrication.  Thank you all!  

Photo left:  John Bolles   

 Our  team  champions  were:  1st  Low Gross  ‐  Watts,  Hendry,  Sewell  & Weldon; 2nd Low Gross – Levine, Ford, Bougton,  &  Weaver;  3rd  Low  Gross  – Letzgus,  Griffith,  Revels  &  Canalego.  Our  1st  Low  Net  –  Zatkiewicz, Ragazzone,  &  Nicholson;  and  our  3rd Low Net  – Thompson, Shipp Barnes & Hunter.  Congratulations!     Photo  right  (l‐r): Port Commissioner Larry Shipp,  Captain  Allen  Thompson,  Kip Barnes & Sam Hunter     

 Special thanks go to Terry Fluke, Chairman, Ron,  Co‐Chair,  and  the  Golf  Committee:  Bill Lofgren, Beth Clark & Nancy Simms for doing such a great job organizing the event. We  also  need  to  mention  the  valued volunteers:   Don  Ernst,  Captain  Sherry Dickinson, Mark  LaFon  and  Tony Austin. Thanks for all your help!  Photo left l‐r:  Golf Committee & volunteers Mark LaFon, Captain Sherry Dickinson, Terry Fluke, Nancy Simms &Tony Austin  

  

Thank you all for your continued support! 

84th International Convention Highlights

Convention Committee: (l-r) Allen Thompson, Danielle Johnson, Billy Simpson, Andy Fobes, Tad Humphreys, Nancy Simms, Shannon LeMoine, Mark LaFon, Deborah Farmer, Ron Kobosky, Tina Tickles, Beth Bennett, Pam Baylor, Dennis Manelli and Barbie Blank. Members missing from this photo are KC Misemer, Patrick Allman, Juan Martinez, Paul Duffy and Sherry Hajaistron.

“Ladies” Friday Afternoon Cruise Aboard the Hendry Yacht “Vegas Gal”. Aaron and Barbara Hendry hosted an afternoon cruise aboard their yacht and invited all of the “ladies” from the convention to join them. So, after our lunch at CT3, 33 ladies boarded the yacht for a great guided-tour down the port of Tampa channel district. Thank you Aaron and Barbara for a delightful afternoon.

During the convention, National Executive Member Timothy Shusta presented the Savage Family with a “Lifetime Achievement Award”. Three generations of the Savage family were honored with Shirley Savage Knight and Arthur Savage on hand to receive the award. Photo left: Tracy Savage, Arthur Savage, International President Rolf Marshall, Shirley Savage Knight and Tim Shusta.

Change of Command At the closing ceremonies during our Convention Gala event, Outgoing President Rolf Marshall welcomes Incoming President and Tampa Propeller Club Past President Wade Wetherington. Wade will reside as International President for a two year term ending October 2012.

Maritime Students We were extremely pleased by the attendance of our Student Propeller Club from Texas A&M Maritime School, California Maritime Academy and King Point. As there were approximately 30 students attending the convention this year. The students were given an opportunity to meet a panel of maritime experts for an intimate session which will benefit and jump start their careers.

Seabulk’s SeaFeast

Tampa Propeller Club President Captain Allen Thompson, 84th International Convention Chairman Tad Humphreys share a moment with Seabulk’s SeaFeast Event Chairman KC Misemer. Great Job KC!

Port of the Year: The Women’s Propeller Club take a moment for a photo opportunity with the maritime students from Kings Point. The Women’s Propeller Club’s Port of San Diego and Port of New York took home the “Port of the Year” award.

Opening Ceremony Remarks from Hillsborough County Commissioner and Tampa

Port Authority Commissioner Rose Ferlita

Barbara Franquez, Wade Wetherington, Steve & Danielle Johnson with Captain Art Whiting and Mary Martinez at the Glazer Children’s Museum “President’s Reception”

President Allen Thompson, Incoming 3rd Vice President and

host of the 85th International Convention from the Port of LeHavre Bernard Marguet and Tad Humphrey.

Honorary Convention Chairwomen Kathy Castor is presented with a token of our

appreciation during breakfast ceremony

“Snap Shots” from the Convention  

           

   

       

          

  

Photo: top left and clockwise:  Beth Bennett with friends from  United Healthcare, AFLAC and H.S.A. Engineers; Pat 

Allman “lunch sponsor”; Rolf Marshall with Maritime Person of the Year James Henry;  signage at the Glazer Children’s Museum; Navy Cadets from the S/S American Victory; and Allen Thompson, Rose Ferlita, Rolf Marshall and Tad 

Humphreys during opening ceremony  

 

Steve Fidler and Linda Lutes Taylor – Retire from Tampa Port Authority Two  long  time  employees  of  the  Tampa  Port  Authority  recently retired.   Steve Fidler had worked  for  the Tampa Port Authority  for 30+  years  as  Senior  Director,  Operations  and  held many  positions during his  tenure.    Steve has been  commended  for his  outstanding service  over  the  years  and  his  experience will  be  hard  to  replace.  Steve retired in August, 2010.  Photo  (l‐r) Port Commissioner Hoe Brown, Port Commissioner & Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, Steve Swindal, Steve Fidler, Port Commissioner Chairman Larry Shipp, Peggy Fidler and Port Commissioner Vice Chairman Brian Dolan.  

Linda Taylor retired from the Tampa Port Authority as senior administrative specialist in  August  after  12  years  of  devoted  service  to  the  Port  Authority  and  the  port community. Linda began her career at the Port Authority in the Legal Department and has spent the  last 10 years working for John Thorington  in the Government Relations Department  and  assisting  with  various  board  coordination  duties.                                  photo right, Linda Taylor  

We wish both of these individuals good luck in their “retirement”.                                       ______________________________________________ 

August, September and October New Members  John Murphy

Land Star Container

Abigail Shear Robinson Chornco Limited

Susan Sexton Hillsborough County Judge

Christa Dodge SeaBright Insurance Company

John Petgna World Ship Supply

Hershel Burton Vulcan Materials

James Baumann Nautical Structures

Deborah Dowd HAS Engineers & Scientists

Mike Gonsalves

Shaw Environmental

Carlos Patino Vulcan Materials

Donald Leggett, Jr. Worktools International

Elisa Smith

Florida Marine Joiner Services

Rose Kerr Acton Mobile

Curt A. Crapo RTI Insurance

Ross Fisher

International Supply USA

Timm Sweeney SIL Group

Tina Tickles Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle

et al

David Bootcheck Port Consolidated

Jon Sandora Cliff Berry, Inc.

Walter (Skip) Pask OPSEC Guard Services

Barbara Price

Eastern Associated Terminals

Rich Combs Port Consolidated

Fred Ramsey Eastern Associated Terminals

Please remember, you are welcome to visit our website at www.propellerclubtampa.com to update your profile at any time. Your email address on file is your user name. IF you have changed your email address, you will need to notify Nancy Simms directly. Also, please remember, you do not need to login to buy tickets. If you know someone that would benefit from becoming a member, please encourage them to signup online go to “home”, “want to join?’ and “Apply Now”. This will give them immediate access to our mailings and event flyers and once approved, they will earn access into the roster electronically and be able to update their profile should they move, relocate or need to change profile data information.

Membership Notice!  As many of you already know, our Club Secretary Beth Clark and her family have suffered through a terrible accident. Beth & Jim’s son Jamie, was involved in the horrific traffic accident last month in Polk County and has undergone several surgeries already. Jamie came home last week and will have a tremendous “recovery” period ahead. Please keep the Clark family in your thoughts and prayers during this healing period.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE EVENTS!

15th Annual Stone Crab

Fest

Wednesday, November 17

Cruise Terminal 2 Entertainment by:

See Enclosed Flyer!

December 7th Holiday Lunch

A benefit for the Tampa Port Ministries

Seafarer’s Center Mayor Pam Iorio – Guest Speaker

To be held at the University Club

Salute to the U.S.

Coast Guard

Thursday, January 27th

Wyndham Westshore Hotel (formerly the Quorum)