Tacoma Propeller Club’s 65th Annual Chowdown

What began in 1957 as a modest clam feed and membership drive has grown into an annual event that draws over 1,000 attendees and offers diverse seafood dishes indigenous to the Pacific Northwest (PNW), live music, and a raffle. Today, the Chowdown is a significant funding source for the Tacoma Propeller Club’s mission to foster and stimulate maritime interest and commerce and sustain the Tacoma Propeller Club Memorial Scholarship.

Andi Burgess, senior executive assistant, coordinated Matson’s main stage sponsorship again this year. In addition to Matson’s financial donation to the Club, Tacoma Terminal Manager Mike Renshaw and his team were instrumental in setting up a 20-ft. Matson container on site for event storage. Matson was well represented at the Chowdown, with the following departments attending: PNW Sales Team, Tacoma Vessel Operations and Engineering, Tacoma Terminal Operations, Risk Management, and the Senior Officers from the Mahimahi.

Mason Reed, Matson’s senior vessel manager in Tacoma, was named to the Board of Governors of the Tacoma Propeller Club, further adding cause for celebration. Many Matson employees were on hand to reminisce with Darel Jenkins on his eight years at Matson as he transitioned into retirement. Matson Tacoma’s ohana enjoyed celebrating the values of teamwork and community during this special event.