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813-696-2966.
Creating a Better Tampa Bay
Welcome to the largest Propeller club in the US, 650+ members strong!
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
Angelia "Angie" Payne, DBA
Bio:
Angelia (Angie) Payne is Co-Founder, President, and CEO of A American Container, one of the region’s leading providers of portable storage solutions.
With 27 years in the container industry, Angie is one of the first women to own a container company, having built the business from a concept into a fleet of more than 1,100 containers offering rentals, sales, and custom modifications.
Angie holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business and an MBA in accounting and management from Saint Leo University.
An active volunteer at the port, she supports many charities and serves on several boards, including the Propeller Club of Tampa Bay and USF’s Nault Center for Entrepreneurship.
We are proud to host over 20+ events a year!
Join Us
With over 650 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 650 members.
We hold the distinction of being the United States largest Propeller Club!
As a new member you will pay $150 for your first year, and $140 for renewing years.
More than 30% of your renewal fee is paid directly to our parent company, International Propeller Club. for our annual dues.
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, logistics, containers, 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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