Welcome to the Tacoma Propeller Club!ffThe Propeller Club of the
United States is a nonprofit organization whose members comprise a
broad cross-section of the maritime industry throughout the United
States and in many ports in Europe and the Far East.
Today, the
Propeller Club is the largest "grassroots" maritime association in the
U.S. and the world with clubs in 55 U.S. ports, 25 non-U.S. ports,
24 student ports and a worldwide membership of about 12,000.ffThe Tacoma Propeller Club at Port of Tacoma is
the largest club on the West Coast with over 250 members. Its
membership is composed of a comprehensive representation of the marine
industry core companies in the greater Puget
Sound area - from marine supply and marine surveyors to naval
architects and marine engineers; from shipping companies to port
administrators; from towing companies to chemical and petroleum
companies. Almost 200 separate companies are represented.ff
Education is an important
component of our activities. The Tacoma Propeller Club is the charter partner of the Charles N. Curtis
Sea Scouts, a Youth Maritime Foundation, and has
provided funding support to them over the last 10 years.
We also
arrange the Lelli Memorial Scholarshipprogram each where member companies in the
international trade and maritime community sponsor high school students
for an all-day event that includes tours of the Port of Tacoma and local
businesses. We have provided approximately $30,000 in college
scholarships over the past five years.ff
One of our objectives is "to
maintain a continuing education program of public relations, education
and good will among exporters and importers and the public generally."
This is accomplished through participation in the annual Commencement Bay Maritime Fest
where we organize the Salmon Bake each year. While serving the
best barbequed salmon in the Pacific Northwest, we talk to the public
about who we are and what we do - it's the perfect opportunity.
To
promote and support the maritime interest and commerce in the Puget
Sound Region.To
support existing business and related services, including the American
Merchant Marine and the Port of Tacoma.To
foster understanding and cooperation in the public and private sectors with
regard to maritime issues.To
support the objectives and program of The Propeller Club of the United
States.To
maintain support of student education through scholarship funding.
Thank you to all the members who joined us
for lunch on November 18 and helped us wish the Port of Tacoma
congratulations on their 90th anniversary--the cake was great!
TACOMA PROPELLER CLUB PO Box 453,
Tacoma WA 98401
TEL 253.627.0671 FAX
253.428.8616 E-Mail:
cnigretto@portoftacoma.com
To
promote and support the maritime interest and commerce in the Puget
Sound Region.
Thank you to all the members who joined us
for lunch on November 18 and helped us wish the Port of Tacoma
congratulations on their 90th anniversary--the cake was great!
