Thank you to the over 500 people and 30 sponsors who joined us for food, fun, and live music at our Spring Oyster Roast! This annual favorite brings together companies from all corners of the maritime world... we can't wait to do it again next year!

ODU Industry Night was a huge success!

This SOLD OUT event brought together professionals across many industry segments, connected students to opportunities, and opened conversations full of advice and experience from the best in the business.

As a result, we were able to present the ODU Student Propeller Club with a check for $5,000 to support their programing for the 2025-2026 school year!

We can't thank our sponsors and attendees enough for your continued support of both the Norfolk Propeller Club & The ODU Student Propeller Club!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at our Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Party!

We are so proud to present our 2024 slate of charitable giving, totaling $88,500!

This year was particularly special, as these organizations were nominated by members of The Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk and voted on by our board of governors. Each nomination must be for a non-profit organization with a local impact and highlight either a personal connection to that organization or the way in which it supports our maritime community and aligns with our guiding principles.

We are so thankful to each and every member, event sponsor, and event attendee for your support this year. It is directly because of your engagement, that we are able to contribute to our community in this way.

Big shout out to our Joy to the World Presenting Sponsor Avoler Group, LLC!

To our Deck the Hall Bar Sponsors: Bay Power Solutions, CMP Global, Collins Machine Works, CROFTON, and Tidewater Staffing...

And to our Jingle Bell Rock Sponsors: Coastal Small Business Succession, Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc, Gilco Transport Services, and Pender & Coward, P.C.!

We welcomed our 2025 class of board members!

Terrell Moses (President)
Christopher Anderson (1st VP)
Judy Barrett (2nd VP)
Amanda Ahlemeyer Robinson (Secretary)
Chris Ruddick (Treasurer)
Camille Crofton Cherry (Past President)

Nate Reich
Jennifer Parham
Abby Smith
Cynthia Gibson
Darrick Lemaster
Jordan Webb
Bob Lynch
Bob Forrester
Adam Halstead
Jammie Torres
Andrew Smith
Thomas S. Berkley
Andrew Jenkins
Rachel Upshaw
Christina Hughes

Thank you to our members, sponsors, and event attendees for an amazing year. We look forward to what 2025 brings!

Last night, we made some waves with the women of the maritime industry!

It was an amazing night of networking and we thank all our attendees for making this inaugural event such a success!

Thanks also goes to our co-hosts, WISTA USA of Hampton Roads and the Virginia Maritime Association for their support and collaboration.

And a round of applause for our amazing sponsors!

Making Waves with Women in Maritime was presented by...

Carroll Trucking Inc.

with

MES - Nationwide Blast & Paint Rentals & Supplies

and

CROFTON
Courtney Culpepper Consulting
Tidewater Staffing

Cheers!

What a wonderful night! Thanks to everyone who attended our Summer Networking Event at Decoy's!

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

WILDCAT PROPELLERS, INC.
Avoler Group, LLC
T. Parker Host
CROFTON
Collins Machine Works
Riverside Shipping, LLC
ILA
CMP Global
Waters Law
Hampton Roads Utility & Heavy Contractors Association
Studio Center
Virginia Maritime Association

The Propeller Club Port of Norfolk celebrated National Maritime Day virtually on May 22, 2020. As we could not gather together this year, we believed it was still important to honor those who sail the rivers and seas and keep the ships afloat. 

The one-of-a-kind virtual event included:

-Wreath Laying Ceremony (courtesy of the Virginia Pilots, McAllister Towing and Moran Towing)

-Awards and Recognitions

-Special Remarks from Members of the Maritime Community

Thank you to all who joined us. If you weren’t able to attend, you can still watch the event here:
https://youtu.be/nDLZpPjwcII

Special thanks to Primm Advertising for drone footage and video compilation.

Kevin Speers - T Parker Host

Marilynn Ryan - AW Trucking

Cynthia Gibson - Carroll Trucking  Inc.

David Carmody - Military Sealift Command

On December 10, 2019, The Propeller Club Port of Norfolk announced the Propeller Club Norfolk Judy Barrett Fund at the organization’s annual meeting.

Named in honor of the club’s long-time officer and board member, Judy Barrett, the fund will support the Nauticus Foundation’s Sail Nauticus program. Sail Nauticus serves as a community sailing center and school for a diverse group of need-based students from Hampton Roads. These students are provided an experiential form of education that develops academic, social, and leadership skills through sailing and STEM principles while introducing them to careers in the maritime industry.

For nearly 20 years, Judy has served on the Propeller Club Port of Norfolk’s board in several capacities, including board member, secretary, and advisor. She also represented the Norfolk chapter on the International Propeller Club board, where she served as regional vice president and treasurer for ten years. She has volunteered countless hours of her time to ensure the club’s success, directly impacting donations to numerous local maritime charities.

Judy is a Hampton Roads native and senior vice president of private banking for Townebank’s Norfolk corporate offices. In addition to the Propeller Club, she has served on the boards of the Virginia Maritime Association, Festevents, Nauticus, the Schooner Virginia, and Park Place School—which is a non-profit organization that benefits at-risk students. The Propeller Club Port of Norfolk established this fund in recognition of Judy’s dedication to the community and her passion for serving others.

“I am extremely honored that The Propeller Club Port of Norfolk has created an endowment in my name to ensure that local children are able to attend the Nauticus Sailing program for many years to come,” said Judy. “Without this program, many children would not be exposed to water safety, learning to sail, and establishing life skills through teamwork both on land and water. Words can’t express enough how much I appreciate this kind gift and legacy. I will treasure this always and watch it grow with contributions.”

If you are interested in contributing to the Propeller Club Norfolk Judy Barrett Fund, please contact Nauticus Development Director Rehn West at Rehn.West@norfolk.gov.

 We are pleased to welcome our newest members to the Club!

Joesph Cartoski - J-Sea Ship

Chip Chappell - CTG

Bryan Hall - Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Cody McMahan - Host Agency LLC

John Morris - EA Engineering 

Rosalie Wyatt - CCROA/Ready Community 

Leia Gramaldi - Bay Diesel

Kathy Bryan - Shipyard Staffing, LLC

Matt Carroll - Carroll Trucking Inc.

Randall Crutchfield - Colonna's Shipyard

Tiffany Curran - Primm Advertising