Thank you to everyone who joined us for ODU Industry Night! ⚓

It was a great evening of basketball, networking, and support for ODU Student Scholarships. Thanks to your participation, we were proud to donate $5000 to benefit ODU students. We’re grateful to our members, guests, and sponsors who helped make the night a success and continue to invest in the next generation of industry leaders.

Industry Night is all about collaboration! It was inspiring to see companies from across industries come together in one space to connect, share ideas, and engage with ODU’s soon-to-be graduates. These collective efforts create meaningful pathways for students while strengthening relationships between the university and our industry partners.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Bay Power Solutions
Their generous support made this night possible and, more importantly, helped turn a fun evening into meaningful impact for ODU students.

Thank you for showing up, investing in our students, and helping build a stronger future together. 

The Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party was a wonderful celebration of community, collaboration, and the impact we create together. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success! ✨

One of the highlights of the evening was welcoming our new board members, who were officially sworn in. We’re excited for the vision they’ll help guide in the coming year!

We’re also proud to share that, thanks to the generosity and commitment of our members, we donated $42,500 to local non-profit organizations. These funds will support vital programs that strengthen our community and make a real difference for those who need it most.

In the words of our now Past President,Terrell Moses, it was a night — reflective of the year — built on gathering, growing, and giving; a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together.

THANK YOU to all who have supported us in 2025, here’s to an inspiring 2026 ahead!

Check out this article highlighting our recent event where we honored two ladies as "Women's Wavemakers"!

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Take a look at what our Past President has been up to lately! Congrats Jeanne, The Norfolk Propeller Club is proud of all that you continue to accomplish!

Navigating Greatness, Celebrating Women in Maritime ⚓ was everything we hoped it would be, and more! ✨

From our inspiring guest speaker, Ann Phillips, to our outstanding featured students, Finley Stoops and Shivani Patel, the program was engaging and enlightening for everyone in the room. We were privileged to highlight some of the best leaders we’ve had the honor of working with — Dana Truxell, Judy Barrett, and Camille Crofton Cherry — whose dedication continues to shape our industry. Rounding out the celebration were our Women’s Wavemaker Award winners, Dr. Elspeth McMahon and Amanda Ahlemeyer Robinson, who have defined what it means to Navigate Greatness throughout their careers thus far.

A heartfelt thank you to our Leadership Lighthouse Sponsors, Avoler Group and Hampton Roads Shipping Association, along with our partners at WISTA and the Virginia Maritime Association whose steadfast support made the night possible. You’ve once again helped create a space where relationships flourish and our industry continues to thrive.

From start to finish, we witnessed women uplifting one another and men standing proudly beside the many ceiling breakers in the room. Here’s to continued progress, partnership, and the powerful wave of women shaping the maritime future! ⚓

Recently, our immediate Past-President, Camille Crofton Cherry, was honored with a place on Inside Business' Top 40 Under 40. Congratulations Camille, we are proud to have experienced your leadership and benefited from your business knowledge!

Over the weekend, The Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk, had the pleasure of hosting some of our favorite guests— the next generation of mariners! Nearly 200 visitors joined us at The Mariners' Museum and Park for an afternoon filled with learning, fun, and community.

Our youngest attendees arrived dressed as pirates and princesses, eager to “commandeer” our vessels and claim their treasure. Families enjoyed face painting, kettle corn, and plenty of opportunities to connect with potential maritime employers, all while children played and explored hands-on educational activities.

As always, The Propeller Club is proud to provide educational experiences that spark curiosity about the maritime industry and highlight the many opportunities it offers. Thank you to everyone who joined us— we can’t wait to see “boo” again next year!

The 2025 Fall Oyster Roast was a tremendous success! Over the years, the event has continued to grow, consistently drawing crowds of more than 500 attendees— and 2025 was no exception. The audience only expanded as the evening progressed, bringing together professionals from every corner of the maritime industry. Thanks to the support of ODU ROTC and the ODU Student Propeller Club, the event ran seamlessly. Sponsors were well cared for, and students enjoyed valuable opportunities to network and make meaningful industry connections. We can't wait to host everyone again in the Spring!

Each year in August, The Propeller Club hosts a networking event. This year, we moved to the Renaissance and weathered hurricane season with great strategy.. and a little bit of luck! While the wind stirred outside, meaningful connections flourished inside among more than 100 amazing guests. The exchanged business cards, kind conversations, and big raffle-winning smiles said it all. A special thank you to all who attended, as well as the Renaissance event staff for braving the storm alongside our guests. We hope you'll join us as we continue to grow and upgrade our events each year!

Recently, Past President Jason Strickland of Givens Logistics was able to sit down with CNBC and explain how foreign trade zones are used to mitigate tariffs.

The Propeller Club is proud that our Board members are not only leaders of our Club, but also respected leaders and problem solvers across the maritime industry!

Congrats on the acknowledgement of your hard work and efforts to keep America moving and shipping, Jason!