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NAS JAX Skin and Scuba Diving Club, Inc. November 2008 Editor Debbie DeRemer, Club Secretary

At the November 5th, 2008 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Pat Michael. 

Members present were:  Glen Akins, Craig and Tera Beene, William Davis, John and Debbie DeRemer, Ed Fite, Marshall Gross, Margie Johnson, Sandy and Terry Jordan, Art LaRue, David Martin, Mitch Maxson, Pat and Lester Michael, Monster & Annette Molyneux, Janet Molyneux, Chris Rule, Doc and Martha Smyk, Vera Thomas and Robert Vermillion.

 In addition we had the following visitors: Rebecca Martin, Don and Cristi Hackett and Michael and Janis Sible.

President’s Report

The President opened the meeting by welcoming our members and introducing our visitors.

The vote for the new slate of officers was presented.  There was a request for any additional nominees.  With none being offered, the nominations were closed for vote by Chris Rule and seconded by David Martin.  With the vote taken the new officers were elected. 

Vice President’s Report

The next Club E-Board meeting will be held at Craig and Tera Beene’s home on Wednesday November 19th.  The meeting begins at 7pm. 

Secretary’s Report

Extra rosters are available to all members.  The dive certification list was passed around at the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer reported that the club is in good financial standings.  The Holiday Party is set for December 11th at 7pm.  The cost is $25 per person.  We are still 12 people shy for the holiday party.  If you plan on attending, please get your checks to Sandy Jordan, 12454 Sunchase Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246.

Web Master

From Cyber Diver News Network (CDNN) Posted October 23, 2008  - Conservationists working with Google Inc. have unveiled a tool that lets people view protected marine areas with the click of a mouse - a bid to harness the Internet's top search engine to raise awareness of endangered ocean habitats.

The feature on Google Earth displays icons indicating sensitive areas of the world's oceans, from the waters off the Galapagos Islands to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.

Links to this and other Google Earth files can be found on our Florida Diving page.

Upcoming Trips

DUI “Dog Days”– Manatee Springs November 8 & 9 – Test a Dry Suit for $13.

Diving Coordinator

• Key Largo (Capt. Slates) – February 2009
• Bermuda – April/May 2009
• Cooper River, Charleston, SC – May 2nd and 3rd
• “Black Water” Shark Tooth Diving
• Venice, FL – May
• Puravita – Memorial Day Weekend
• Cozumel – June 2009
• North Carolina Wreck Diving – July/August 2009
• Roatan – Fall

Training Officer

Marshall Gross can get you a Dry Suit Recognition Card after trying a dry suit at the DUI “Dog Days”.  This is NOT a certification card.

Safety Notes

1. “Look before you Leap” - Diver in New Zealand jumped off dive boat and landed on stingray which immediately stung him. 
2. Check Conditions - A female diver drowns during very rough conditions while shore diving
3. Improvised Rescue – Coast Guard was lifting a stricken diver from the water when the winch into the helicopter jammed.  Pilot transported diver and rescue diver dangling from site to shore about 10-20 ft. off surface.  Rescue diver performed CPR in air.  Unfortunately diver didn’t make it.

Dippy Diver Award

This month the award is shared by both Margie Johnson and Rob Vermillion.  Margie forgot to bungee her tank in.  Rob left his new found treasure of shark teeth on the boat. 

Coprolite Award

No nomination this month.

How many dives?

The current total of dives completed by the club is 18,799 for 53 divers. 

Dive Reports

Two days of diving in Venice, FL turned out to be only one day.  A few divers went down early to dive on Friday.  On Sunday the boat did go out, however, after reaching the dive site it was decided to cancel the dive due to the 3 ft of visibility.

Scuba Bingo

Scuba Bingo was played until we had a winner. Congratulations to Art LaRue who won a $50 club certificate good for one year on any Club sanctioned dive.

Door Prizes

The following people won door prizes:

• Art LaRue – Shut Up and Dive T-Shirt and Stuffed Bear
• Annette Molyneux – DUI Hat
• Chris Rule - Flashlight

Good of the Order

Meridian Divers closed their doors Saturday, November 1st.

Four of our visitors decided to become members.  They were voted in and welcomed into the club.

The next meeting club meeting will be on January 7th at 7:00 PM @ Golden Corral in Mandarin.  Be sure to join us at our Christmas Party on December 11th @ The Ramada Inn in Mandarin.