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| Calendar for April and Beyond | April Meeting Program |
| A Safety Minute | Meeting Location |
| Get Smart With Joe | Happy April Birthday |
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2010
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President's Message
Thank you :-)
~ By Pete Stephinson
Thank you to all members who turned out to help at the SUDS Fleamarket. It was a long weekend, starting on Friday evening with erecting the tents right through to tear down on Sunday afternoon. When you see the pleasure the wounded veterans get from diving, it makes it all worthwhile. While they were visiting, the wounded soldiers went diving and thoroughly enjoyed our local reefs - despite temps being in the high 60s. While we don't yet have a full accounting, preliminary numbers are that we raised over $18000, exceeding the amount we raised in 2009. Of course nothing would happen without vision and leadership. For that we have to thank Sam Rich for having the vision to see the need, and the leadership skills to make it happen. Great job Sam. Thanks also to the local dive shops, operators, and other businesses who contributed by donating goods/services for the Fleamarket, or to support the visiting soldiers. For full details of the event check out www.sudsfleamarket.com.
Our calendar is filling up for April and beyond so there will be plenty to keep us busy. Up shortly is our annual Pig Roast, the first of our annual social events and always a lot of fun There is also our annual camping and canoe weekend at Jonathan Dickinson State park and a number of other dives, activities and events. Check out the calendar and come to the April meeting to sign up. Our April meeting is a social evening - come along and enjoy the pizza and socialize with other club members.
With Spring rapidly approaching we will soon be in peak diving season. This is the time of the year when you should be getting your gear out and serviced ready for summer diving. It is also the time when we are trying to lay out a schedule of dives to cover the spring and early summer. If you have enjoyed attending club dives now is the time to start thinking about what contribution you can make to our calendar. If you have a favorite dive why not set it up as a club dive? I'm sure you'll find a number of other SFDI members keen to enjoy it with you. If you don't know how to get started then Bruce Wills, myself or one of the other eBoard members will be pleased to help you get started.
Of course you can't participate in any of our club events if you're not a member - and if you haven't renewed for 2010 you are now overdue. For those of you who joined at the end of 2009, please note that your membership is good through 2010. Even with the recently approved price increase, membership of SFDI is a great deal when you consider all the activities, events, dives, discounts and overseas trips which you have the opportunity to enjoy.
See you in the water some time soon,
Pete
email: president@sfdi.com
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2010 Membership Renewal Reminder
With the beginning of 2010 it is time to renew your SFDI membership for 2010. At $70, membership of South Florida Divers is a helluva deal. If you need reminding of the benefits of membership, click here. Application forms should be completed when renewing. An additional $5 is charged for renewals after the February General Meeting.
To renew your membership please do the following: 1) Print and fill out the New Member Application Form (Verify your address etc.) 2) Print and fill out the Yearly Renewal Application Form 3) Make a copy of your c-card 4) Please write a check for $75.00 made out to South Florida Divers Inc. for a single membership or $105.00 made out to South Florida Divers Inc. for a family membership. 5) Bring along all four items to the monthly meeting (preferred) or mail it the following address: Joe Smariga |
MEETING LOCATION !!!
Location for General Meeting
Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club, 2637 Whale Harbor Lane, Ft. Lauderdale
The Same Place We Have The Pig Roast and Seafood Fest !!
Directions:
1. Take I 95 to Davie Blvd. Head West.
2. Turn Left on 27th Ave, (Riverland Road ).
3. Follow around and Stay on Riverland Road
4. Turn left at Whale Harbor Lane.
5. Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club is on the Right
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PLEASE SEE NOTE ABOVE !!
SFDI meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club. The meeting starts at 7:30 If you are not a member, and you are reading this on the Internet, please join us because visitors are ALWAYS WELCOME! In an attempt to condense the length of the meetings, we are going to start the meeting PROMPTLY at 7:30. Please come earlier to socialize before the meeting starts. |
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WELCOME YOUR NEWEST DIVE BUDDIES!
We are delighted to welcome new members:
Kelly Johnson, Justin Schnute, Jeff Jacobs, Mike Bloch and Paul Benzler
As a Reminder to Everyone, We are a NO-DECOMPRESSION Dive Club. Always adhere to Safe Recreational Dive Depths and Limits.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS April... and beyond
Bruce Wills, Vice President for Calendar
March 18-21: Dania Marine Flea Market. Dania Jai Alai parking lot.March 21: Sea Experience - 8:00 AM. Joe & Julie are taking the lead on this one. Meet at Bahia Mar on A1A. Julie LOVES this boat! Cost is $55.00March 25: Dinner at Large – Jeff Raffa would love for us join him at 7:30pm for a great meal at Anglesea Pub, 200 East McNab Road Pompano Beach while enjoying the "strains" of karaoke.March 31: END OF LOBSTER SEASON! If you get ‘em tomorrow, you’re wrong.April 7: General Meeting 7:30 PM Sharp! Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club Address and directions elsewhere on the website. April 9 - 11: Spring Camp & Dive Okay, it’s 2010, so get with it! Craig & Linda Sandel have reserved sites again at J.D. State Park in Jupiter. Plan to eat, drink, dive, canoe, kayak, bike, hike and revel to your hearts content. Space is limited so sign up early and be sure to pay the $25.00 per person to ensure your participation. Tents only due to space limitations.April 12: SFDI Executive Board Meeting at Connections for Business, 2843 Pembroke Road, NE corner of I-95 and Pembroke Road. Anyone who’d like to see how the club operates behind the scenes is welcome to attend. Meeting starts at 7:30.
April 22: Dinner at Large. Gerry Cowan wants to meet you at Ichiban, 2411 S. University Dr. in Davie. He’ll chime us at 7:30pm. www.ichibanatdavie.comApril 24: 8:00 AM Show 8:30 AM Go – Private Boat Dive (Saturday) Our boaters will depart from the dock at John U. Lloyd State Park at 8:30am for a day of frolic on the water…we’ll be diving, too.April 24: Pre-Tobago Party. Pete Stephenson will be host all those members going on his trip to Tobago in May. He says show up any time after 3:30pm. Call or ask Pete for the address and/or directions.May 5: General Meeting 7:30 PM Sharp! Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club.May 8-15: Tobago. Pete is taking us to Tobago in the south Caribbean. Pete’s done his homework on this one and he says "the waters of Tobago teem with colorful reef fish and healthy corals, but it is the encounters with the "Giants of the Drift" that truly set this island apart from all other Caribbean dive destinations. $1500 includes airfare, diving, lodging with breakfasts, and trip insurance. $200 deposit required to hold your spot. Payment in full is due by March 2010. Manta LodgeMay 17: SFDI Executive Board Meeting at Connections for Business, 2843 Pembroke Road. Meeting starts at 7:30pm.
May 20: Dinner at Large. Lynne Schreiber wants to meet you at Bonefish Mac's in Lighthouse Point; Sample and Federal: http://www.bonefishmacs.com/contact.htm She’ll chime us at 7:30pm. Their Menu http://www.bonefishmacs.com/BoneFish_Lighthouse.pdf Ask for separate checks before you order.
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"POLICIES & PROCEDURES" NOW PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE
The rules and regulations that we must all abide by are now printed in their entirety on the website. I cannot stress enough how important it is that all members, new and old, read and be thoroughly aware of how these rules apply to them. I have summarized below some of the more important points.
Payment: A member is confirmed only after they have paid. Payments for dives must be made when signing up. Payments for trips must be made according to the schedule as outlined by the Coordinator. In the event that a dive, trip, etc. is overbooked than those confirmed to go will be determined by the date order of payment.
Cancellation: Once a member signs on for a dive, event, etc. he/she is obligated to pay unless they contact the Coordinator by the specified cancellation time, as outlined in the Policies and Procedures.
Certification Requirements: Some dives will be restricted to divers with certain minimum requirements, generally as specified by the dive operator. In some cases these minimums may be set by the Coordinator in conjunction with the E-Board based on the profile and/or characteristics of the planned dive. No exceptions will be allowed for any reason.
Special Needs: Some of our members have "special needs" when participating on a dive or trip. These can be cases where the person needs extra assistance on a dive boat, special requirements regarding accommodations, etc. Coordinators are not psychic. It is the responsibility of the member to make sure the Coordinator knows of these needs well in advance of the event.
Please be sure that these rules are clear to you. If not, get clarification from any E-Board member.
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OVERSEAS TRIPS 2010
Tobago 2010
May 8th - May 15th
"The waters of Tobago teem with colorful reef fish and healthy corals, but it is the encounters with the "Giants of the Drift" that truly set this island apart from all other Caribbean dive destinations.
Accommodation: Manta Lodge
Estimated cost for the trip is $1500 and includes:
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Donna Eades' Suds Flea Market Photos
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Ray Schreiber's Suds Flea Market Photos
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Pete Stephinson's Crystal River
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The ABC’s of diving glossary:
April, 2010 notes brought to you
by the letter O:
Oblique - An indirect or evasive angle.
Occlude - To close off or stop up; obstruct.
Open Water - The name given by various certification agencies to designate the primary level of scuba training.
O-Ring - A small ring made of rubber or similar material. Used to seal watertight fittings.
Oxygen - A gas known for its colorless, odorless properties and its crucial role in the respiratory process of living organisms. Used by divers in varying concentrations as part of the breathing gas mixture. Occurs in air at approximately 21% by volume. Known to affect divers in several applications, see oxygen toxicity.
Oxygen Toxicity - A medical term used to describe the over-exposure of body tissues to increased concentrations of oxygen. A characteristic risk of breathing mixed gases under pressure. Can result in unconsciousness and death.
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A SAFETY MINUTE Joe G's April, 2010 Safety Minute
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How can you tell if a wetsuit fits properly? First, it needs to feel snug but comfortable. An overly tight suit can hurt your circulation and impede your breathing. It won't keep you any warmer either.
Make sure the neck and chest don't feel too tight. Your suit should be form fitting, meaning there should be no loose folds.
Check out how the suit feels in the water. Once the suit fills, feel how the water heats and then warms your body. Try swimming around in the suit, to ensure that it does not allow too much water in, which will have the reverse effect and make you feel cold.
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