Propeller Club Port Canaveral News

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1 Winter Edition 2016 March Propeller Club Port Canaveral News Special points of interest: 2016 Program & Events pg. 6 ShrimpFeast (April 15) pg CareerSource Brevard FMLA Workshop pg. 12 (3/29) Inside this issue: Propeller Club Port Canaveral Officers Governors 3 Membership Schedule 6 ShrimpFeast 8 Club Annual Sponsors 11 Holiday Party Recap 13 Partner Appreciation 14 Education Committee / Rockledge High Field Trip 2 16 Meeting Recaps 18 KBB Cleanups 20 Salty Fun Facts + More! 21 For Newsletter Info, contact Editor Amy Blaida, amy.blaida@rsandh.com President s Message John Rice, RS&H Port Canaveral Propeller Club President I am honored to serve as the 2016 President of the Port Canaveral Propeller Club. I would first like to thank Jim Dubea, our immediate past President, for his excellent leadership and dedication this past year. Jim was instrumental in navigating the Club through some very important issues including helping establish the Maritime Academy at Rockledge High School and having our Club selected to host the 2017 International Convention. I also want to thank all the past Presidents and former Board members for their prior service, it has been my distinct privilege to work with many of them over the last four years. Many continue to volunteer and lead the Club s activities. We are very fortunate to have a strong Port Canaveral Board and I am confident that their leadership and guidance will allow our Club to further our Maritime mission. The mission of the Propeller Club of Port Canaveral is to serve the Central Florida Maritime Community and to ensure that Port Canaveral remains a world leader in maritime commerce while promoting a healthy marine environment. One way we continue to do this is by maintaining a large and active Club. I am pleased to announce that we have over 115 members and continue to grow. Our partners have also continued to grow, with two Admiral level, four Captain level and 18 First Mate level Partners for 2016 thanks to all our Partners for their continued support. A second way we continue our mission is through education and outreach. Last year the Club actively worked with Brevard County School to develop a formal maritime education curriculum and resulted in a new Maritime Academy at Rockledge High School. In addition, many Club members support Canaveral Port Authority with their Embark program helping to educate middle school students getting them excited about the opportunities in the maritime industry. We have many exciting actives on deck for this year s Club program. Our largest, signature event is ShrimpFeast slated for April 15th at the Coast Guard station. Our monthly luncheon guest speakers are leaders in the maritime industry bringing together many people who work in the maritime industry along with local leaders in the community. These events are always fun and an important way to maintain a strong and active maritime community. Also, our Club has been selected to host the 2017 International Propeller Club Convention. This will be a great way to highlight the huge growth of the Port and the strength of our maritime community to the International Club membership and leadership look for ways to help support this great opportunity for our Club. We are fortunate to have a very active Club with many members stepping up to Haul the Line support some many Club activities. Continue to look for ways to be involved. I appreciate everyone s support and look forward to having a fun, productive, and rewarding year.

2 Page 2 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News Port Canaveral Propeller Club Officers 2016 President John Rice Senior Project Manager RS&H 1st VP Alberto Cabrera Senior Director - Business Development - Cargo Canaveral Port Authority 2nd VP Richard Clark Operations Manager GT USA Secretary Amy Blaida Business Development RS&H Treasurer Earl McMillin Canaveral Pilot (Ret.) Immediate Past President Jim Dubea Deputy Executive Director Government and Strategic Partnerships Canaveral Port Authority

3 Winter Edition 2016 Page 3 Port Canaveral Propeller Club Governors 2016 Governor Jim Underwood AECOM Governor RADM Bob Merrilees USCG (Ret.) Governor Dennis Thompson Thompson Benefit Group Governor Jacquelyn Whittaker Doubletree Hotel Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Governor Gary Ledford CH2MHill Governor Rocky Johnson Ivey s Construction

4 Page 4 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News Membership The Propeller Club of Port Canaveral invites you to join our Club as a Partner or a Member. You are recognized as a maritime-related professional or business that supports and promotes the maritime industry in Port Canaveral and as such would be a valuable member to our organization and, in turn, we will make every effort to keep you informed of maritime issues as well as connect you with Port Canaveral, business, and community leaders. LEVEL INCLUDES Dues/yr. 10 Memberships All luncheons included + 2 Free luncheon guests per member per year Admiral Partner Designated luncheon program $5000 Top billing/recognition for all functions Company logo/link on club website-top position $500 donation to Scholarship Fund Memberships All luncheons included + 2 Free luncheon guests per member per year Commodore Partner Prominent billing /recognition for all functions $3000 Company logo/link on club website-prominent position $300 donation to Scholarship Fund Memberships Captain Partner All luncheons included + 2 Free luncheon guests per member per year Billing/recognition for all functions $1000 Company logo/link on club website $150 donation to Scholarship Fund 1 Membership First Mate Partner All luncheons included + 2 Free luncheon guests per member per year Billing/recognition for all functions $500 Company logo/link on club website $50 donation to Scholarship Fund Individual Member 1 Membership (prorated if joining after 3/31: April-June: $75; July-Sept: $50; Oct.-Dec.: $25) $100 Community Partner In Kind Donation

5 Winter Edition 2016 Page 5 Membership Application -Admiral: $5,000 -Commodore: $3,000 -Captain: $1,000 -First Mate: $500 -Individual Membership: $100 -Community Partners: in kind donations Please make checks payable to: The Propeller Club of Port Canaveral, P.O. Box 501, Cape Canaveral, FL Date: Membership Option (select one) Admiral Commodore Captain First Mate Individual Community Name: Agency/Company Phone: Member Names Phone

6 Page 6 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News 2016 EVENTS pm USCG Station (pg. 8-10) April Southeast Region Conference (SERAC) Charleston, SC 9 April KBB Clean-Up 4 11:30am 21 10am-1pm 1 11:30am July TBD 3 11:30am 7 11:30am Monthly Fishlips: Congressman Bill Posey & Scholarship recipient(s) recognition Maritime Day Celebration, 10 am, Rusty's Seafood Bar & Grill Monthly Fishlips: Rockledge High School Maritime Academy update Fireworks at the Port Monthly Fishlips: Meet the Port Canaveral Board Commissioners Candidates Forum Monthly Fishlips: Port Canaveral CEO State of the Port 5 11:30am Monthly Fishlips: GT USA October International Propeller Club Convention, Ports of Nantes & Saint Nazaire, La Baule, France 9 11:30am Annual Meeting & Veteran s Day Fishlips 7 December Annual Holiday Party: location tbd

7 Winter Edition 2016 Page Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Committees Anyone wishing to run for one of the Officer positions or volunteer for one of the committees please let us know. We could always use more help and will be glad to direct your individual talents to where you are most interested in contributing to the club. Program Wayne Justice, Chair Public Affairs Richard Clark, Chair Bryan Bobbitt Education Rich Grimison, Chair Darby Koller Ken Connelly Earl McMillin Siegrid Dixon John Ells Brendan McMillin Doug Mutter Lori Robinson By-Laws Amy Blaida (Newsletter) Rich Grimison Alberto Cabrera, Chair Rich Grimison Dennis Thompson Membership Nominating Luncheon Brendan McMillin Jack Crockett, Chair Rich Grimison Jim Underwood Bev Merrilees Amy Blaida Diana Grimison International Propeller Club Annual Convention Rich Grimison, Co-Chair John Rice, Co-Chair Jack Crockett Sheryl Cost Lori Robinson Jim Dubea Siegrid Dixon Brendan McMillin Lori Robinson Amy Blaida Brendan McMillin Bryan Bobbitt Jacquelyn Whittaker

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11 Winter Edition 2016 Page 11 Thank you 2016 Propeller Club Port Canaveral Annual Club Sponsors!

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13 Winter Edition 2016 Page 13 December Christmas Exploration Tower Photos Courtesy of Roger Wolf

14 Page 14 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News Partner Appreciation February 18, 2016 The Propeller Club's Partner Appreciation event was held on Feb. 18 and provided an opportunity for club members to welcome aboard new Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray. Thank you to Capt. Earl & Nancy McMillin for hosting the event!

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16 Page 16 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News PROPELLER CLUB EDUCATION COMMITTEE UPDATE! The Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Education Committee met recently for a breakfast meeting at the Portside Galley. The committee meets monthly to coordinate efforts in supporting the Rockledge High School Maritime Studies program and other initiatives such as the Scholarship Program and efforts towards supporting a Maritime Academy in Florida. This year's Brevard Schools Scholarship listings have been published and can be found at this link: This year the club will be offering at least one $1000 scholarship to a student who is a resident of Brevard County, accepted into an accredited institution in a program related to maritime industry or marine sciences, and must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Three letters of reference must be submitted with the Brevard Schools Foundation application.

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18 Page 18 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News February 3 Propeller Club Luncheon Capt. Jeffrey Dixon, USCG, Sector Commander and Captain of the Port for Jacksonville and Port Canaveral Capt. Jeffrey Dixon, USCG, Sector Commander and Captain of the Port for Jacksonville and Port Canaveral was the guest speaker at the Propeller Club luncheon held on February 3 at Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill. Capt. Dixon discussed some of the latest issues affecting the multiple Coast Guard missions both on a national and international level as well as issues impacting Port Canaveral. He noted that the men and women serving in the U.S. Coast Guard today are among the best and brightest the service has ever had. (Photos by Roger Wolf.)

19 Winter Edition 2016 Page 19 March 2 Propeller Club Luncheon Port Commission Chair Jerry Allender Port Commission Chairman Jerry Allender was the guest speaker at the Propeller Club Luncheon held on March 2 at Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill. Allender gave an update on the various business lines at the Port noting that both cruise and cargo business is expected to increase in the coming years. He also discussed the plans for developing the Cove area of the Port and introduced new Port CEO John Murray. (Photos by Roger Wolf.)

20 Page 20 Propeller Club Port Canaveral News Next cleanup: April 9 Thank you to all who came out to the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore Clean Up Day on Saturday, February 6. The Propeller Club designated shore area is along the barge canal at the north end of North Banana River Drive on Merritt Island. Our members hold Clean Up Days every other month, usually the first Saturday. Save the date for our next one April 9!!! Our core group of volunteers is always looking for "new blood" to come and help out!

21 Winter Edition 2016 Page 21 Salty Fun Facts (by Earl McMillin) Did you know you that Many famous folks have served in the U.S. Coast Guard. You know a few, Wayne Justice, Bob Merrilees, Jim Dubea and Jim Underwood. Here are some more names of Coast Guardsmen that may come as a surprise: Blake Edwards, the guy who created the Pink Panther flics and was married to Julie Andrews. Buddy Ebsen a/k/a Jed Clampett of the Beverly Hillbillies. Alex Haley, author of the bestseller, Roots. Interestingly, the USCG has a cutter named for Alex Haley. Who knew!?! Have a happy. ~Earl McMillin Info and photo below courtesy of Dennis Thompson Guess what was found at the end of the Barge Canal near Propeller Park! Actually its a prototype that is being refurbished to be use as an educational aid for school kids. It will be floated by barge to different cities- beginning with the Mississippi River. Another day on the Space Coast!

22 Who We Are Propeller Club of Port Canaveral PO Box 501 Cape Canaveral, FL We are on the web! We are a local chapter of the International Propeller Club of the United States and we support Port Canaveral and area businesses, the maritime industry, the U.S. Merchant Marine, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Armed Forces, especially our local units in the port community. The club's single most important function is to foster relationship-building and facilitate communication among Port Canaveral stakeholders and area business owners and managers. We do this by hosting monthly luncheons featuring guest speakers covering topics of interest including updates on the various projects being developed in the Port, hosting forums highlighting candidates for the Port Commission and other local elected positions, and hosting special events during the year such as our annual Shrimpfeast at the Coast Guard Station, our VIP viewing of the fireworks at the Port in July and our Christmas Party. We also provide opportunities for giving back to the community through support of several charitable organizations and scholarships for High School graduates pursuing maritime-related college or career training. We believe that in this day and age where so much communication is done electronically, it is more important than ever to enjoy a few moments of personal conversation and "face time" with our fellow port community members at our events. Propeller Club Port Canaveral is on Facebook!! Come and like us to join the conversation!