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813-696-2966.
Creating a Better Tampa Bay
Welcome to the largest Propeller club in the US, 650+ members strong!
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What is the Propeller Club?
MISSION
The Propeller Club – Port of Tampa is a membership-based organization that promotes the maritime industry by connecting organizations and individuals through networking events, educational opportunities, fellowship, and industry discussions.
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A Network for the Maritime Industry
- Shipyards + shipping containers
- Freight, trucking and logistics companies
- Steamship agencies
- Legal firms
- Banks
- Utility companies
- & many more
Meet the President
M. Kelly Hendry
Bio:
M. Kelly Hendry is President of Hendry Marine Industries, a full-service ship repair facility located along the Ybor Channel within Port Tampa Bay. Ms. Hendry represents the 3rd generation of family leadership for a maritime enterprise with an operating legacy of nearly 100 years on Tampa’s industrial waterfront. She is a proud graduate of The Warrington College of Business Administration at The University of Florida; and she holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Throughout the last five years Ms. Hendry has been a key contributor to the Charitable and Community leadership of Port Tampa Bay, serving on the Executive Boards of The Propeller Club of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation. Since becoming affiliated with the Propeller Club in 2017, she has been a passionate advocate for Maritime Education and Workforce Development in Port Tampa Bay and beyond.
We are proud to host over 20+ events a year!
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With over 600 members, Tampa has America's largest Propeller Club!
While embracing the shared mission and purpose of the national Propeller Club, the Tampa Propeller Club’s further aim is to provide a network for those who, like you, wish to engage and succeed in the maritime industry and support the projects they are most passionate about.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Tampa Chapter of the Propeller Club began in 1929 and now has over 600 members. We hold the distinction of being the United States largest Propeller Club!
As a new member you will pay a $20 initiation fee in addition to your annual membership dues of only $130
The Tampa Propeller Club is a maritime-focused club, but we have members in related fields such as banking, utility companies, legal firms, trucking companies, and more!
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We actively advocate for Tampa’s maritime industry and are a driving force that propels maritime education in our community.
Explore resources and links to industry contacts, governmental maritime agencies, and other chapters of The Propeller Club across the country.
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