New Website And Email Information.

The website committee and coordinator have been working hard on finalizing our new website which we hope to go live in the next couple of weeks. But you don't have to wait for the new website to check out our new logo that is displayed at the top of the newsletter!

Once we go live, we'll need everyone to check their profiles to ensure that all of the information transferred properly.

We also now have a new email address for our Club Administrator Nancy Simms. You may now email her at [email protected] . 

International Propeller Club

2018 Convention Report

 

The 2018 International Propeller Club Convention was hosted by the Port of Norfolk on October 10 – 12. Local representation at the Convention included Tampa’s President and Southeast Region Secretary, Lynne Vadelund, Tampa’s 1 ^st V.P. Shannon LeMoine, Tampa’s Club Administrator and Convention Photographer Nancy Simms, Southeast Region V.P. David St. Pierre, Southeast Region Treasurer Ron Kobosky, Manatee’s President Billy Roy, and Manatee’s 1 ^st V.P. Matty Appice. The annual Convention is a time for Clubs from all over the world to meet and discuss issues relevant to local Propeller Clubs and International Headquarters. 

 

The main issue at this year’s Convention was the announcement in September that International membership dues were being raised by $8/member to maintain the solvency of the International Headquarters. This issue was discussed at length during the Southeast Region’s break out meeting during the Convention, which was attended by International President Joel Whitehead, 1 ^st V.P. Niels Aalund, and 2 ^nd V.P. Philippe de Gauw. The Southeast Region does not object to providing monetary assistance at this time to the International Headquarters so that operations can continue, but insists that changes, including evaluation of the lack of performance by the Executive V.P., were needed to ensure that dues were not the sole source of revenue for Headquarters in the future. The meeting concluded with a vote for David St. Pierre to present a resolution requesting that the Executive Committee take appropriate action based on the under-performance of the Executive V.P. 

 

In a recent email to Club Presidents from International President Joel Whitehead, the announcement was made that the Executive V.P. would be replaced in 2019. For insight into the strategic vision for the future of the International Club, please attend our Holiday Luncheon on December 18 when RADM Whitehead will be our guest speaker.

 

(NOTE: Tampa is keeping a close watch on the situation related to the finances at the International Headquarters and the dues increase and has elected not to raise dues for our Club at this time.)

February Maritime Industry Night Celebration and Awards Banquet

On Tuesday February 19th we plan to hold our annual Maritime Industry Night Celebration and Awards Banquet.  Event details to follow but for now, please begin selecting your nominees for the Unsung Hero and Leadership Awards. Remember, you'll need to put your passion into this form so we know just how special your nominee is and why you selected them to be nominated. The nominees must work for a company in the port but may work at another company location.   (Photo: Danielle Johnson, 2018 Awardee John Joyner, Bill Kuzmick and Darren Richards)       

                                     

Unsung Hero award nominees are typically workers who have toiled away for years in their jobs doing what may appear to be laborious regular tasks. However, without them your company and the maritime industry would not be able to succeed. The ideal candidate may have worked for your company for many years and is not a member of management, but rather a loyal, dependable and industrious employee. Unsung Hero Nomination Form 2019

 

Leadership award nominees need not be from management but should have some type of supervisory authority. They will have done something to exemplify leadership among their peers. It could be safety related or continuously exceeding production goals. Something remarkable that makes this person a standout leader.  Leadership Nomination Form 2019



We know there are many employees out there who are deserving of one of these awards but they cannot be recognized without your nomination. Please take some time to consider doing something nice for them to show your appreciation. 

Annual Shrimperoo - Tuesday, March 19th

This year's Shrimperoo will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at Cruise Terminal 2.  Tickets for this event will go on sale February 1st and usually go quickly. Suggest you get your headcount ready so when they do go on sale, you'll be ready!

This event is our 2nd largest fundraiser for the year! We'll start off with Beer, Wine with Raw & Steamed Oysters from 5:30 - 6:45, then dinner buffet with steamed shrimp, cole slaw, potato salad and baked beans from 6:45 until 8:15. 

We'll have a DJ for entertainment and a silent auction filled with lots of memorabilia. 

Gulf Coast Maritime Academy

Tampa’s New Maritime Training Center

 

Gulf Coast Maritime Academy i(GCMA) s a newly opened USCG-approved facility located in the heart of historic Port Tampa Bay. The center specializes in premier courses in maritime training for the cruise, offshore, oil & gas support, coastal shipping, charter boat, and yacht industries. They have the resources and knowledge to support their students every step of the way, from entry-level Ordinary Seaman to Unlimited Master and Chief Engineer.

 

GCMA offers many levels of approved Merchant Mariner certifications, licenses, and credential application assistance for both individual students and vessel owner/operators. All courses offered via publicized schedule are approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Their training programs are designed to exceed IMO standards and are 100% STCW 2010 compliant.

 

Gulf Coast Maritime Academy was founded with the idea that courses should be affordable, direct, and interactive. The founders, Captain John Timmel and Captain Christopher Hayes, feel that every course a mariner experiences should be of a high caliber while at a low cost, and they have designed each course with that principle in mind. With a combined 60+ years of experience within both the recreational boating and the commercial industry, their founders have brought maritime training to the next level. These courses bring real world scenarios, with evolution in training, into the classroom and, most importantly, take place in a fun and comfortable atmosphere.

 

The goal of Gulf Coast Maritime Academy is to bring every mariner a unique experience for each course that they offer, and new courses are in constant development. The mission of the school is to provide the most complete and direct training solutions to Merchant Mariners in the United States with consistency, up-to-date information, and state-of-the-art facilities. More information and details about course schedules can be found on their website, www.GulfCoastMA.com , or by calling Captain Christopher Hayes or John Timmel at: (813) 248-4262 (GCMA).

Gulf Coast Maritime Academy would be remiss if thanks were not given their many port community friends who have helped them reach the high-level of success already attained so quickly. GCMA’s friends include: International Ship Repair; Solution One; First Choice Marine Supply; Seabulk; Calypso Dive of Tampa; Hillsborough County Fire Rescue; and, of course, the American Victory Ship. GCMA looks forward to welcoming each of you and your companies to the GCMA family. Ask about the “friends and family” discounts!

 

Gulf Coast Maritime Academy - 1601 Sahlman Drive - Tampa FL 33605

(813) 248-4262 or (888) 421-4262 - www.GulfCoastMA.com ,

 

Southeast Conference 

Spring 2019

 

The annual Southeast Region’s Annual Conference (SERAC) will be held in Tampa this Spring 2019. Even though the 2017 SERAC was in Tampa, the 2019 conference was without a host so our Club’s Board stepped up and offered to help. Planning is in full swing, but due to a later start this time, we are still working out the venue, which will determine the dates. Look for a Save the Dates soon! 

(Photo: Southeast Conference 2017 attendees with current Propeller Club - Port of Tampa President Lynne Vadelund)

                                                                               

Also, if you're interested in sponsoring and or volunteering during this event, please contact Nancy Simms at [email protected] or (813) 225-7227.