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| President's Message | |
| Calendar for July and Beyond | July Meeting Program |
| A Safety Minute | Meeting Location |
| Get Smart With Joe | Happy July Birthday |
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2010
OverseasTrips
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Summer's here......
~ By Pete Stephinson
Thanks to everybody who helped out at the Blue Wild Expo. I enjoyed some of the workshop sessions as well as spending time helping out at the booth -- we had fun and made contact with a number of prospective members. Sheri Daye, the expo organiser asked me to pass on her thanks to all our members who helped out. She appreciated our efforts. Thanks also to Sandra Camper who donated one of her works of art which we raffled off in support of the expo charity.
In case you hadn't noticed summer is upon us -- peak diving season. Recent club dives have been filled to capacity and they've been fun for all who participated. I dove last Saturday off Pompano and the viz was awesome -- about 100ft. If you take a look at the calendar you'll see it is well populated with dives over the next several months. We have also scheduled our annual "members appreciation" beach picnic - always a lot of fun.
The highlight of July for many of us is lobster mini-season. Nows the time to dig out your lobstering gear in preparation for a fun couple of days. The lobsters are excited too..... they look forward to lobster season with the same sort of enthusiasm as turkeys looking forward to Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, lobster mini-season is also the busiest time of the year for diving accidents here in Florida. No lobster, no matter how big is worth taking a risk for. Remember the basics of diving safety and dive within the limits of safe diving practices.
You will remember at last month's meeting Debby Bradford shared her experiences of using SCUBA Board and demonstrated the private board she has set up for SFDI members. Since then a number of you have joined the board. If you haven't done so -- I suggest you get involved, it has the potential to broaden your diving experiences.
Our guest speaker at this month's general meeting is Suzan Melodonian who will show us photos of some of the spectacular aquatic life under the Blue Heron bridge. It will be interesting for those of us who have dove it to see what we've missed. I'm looking forward to Suzan's presentation
Now that we are in to summer, I am planning to do lots of diving.
See you in the water some time soon
Pete
president@sfdi.com
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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 member: Laura Worline
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 July... and beyond
We’re starting to see some new names on the list of event
coordinators. Say thanks to
those who are stepping up to organize trips/events.
Think about the things you enjoy doing.
Wouldn’t you like to have some friends come along?
Need ideas or help? Ask a
club officer or Member-at-Large. More
participation makes us a better club. To
ensure privacy please note that event Coordinators’ phone numbers are
never posted. If you are a Club member please consult your Buddy
List for the number you need. If you do not have a copy there will
be one available at the next General Meeting, or contact Melissa Ames. This
calendar is here for your convenience. If you see an event of
interest, please contact the coordinator directly. You can sign up
for an event at any time. The coordinator will be more than happy to
place your name on the list and tell you where to mail payment.
Remember… your place for any event is not confirmed
until you have made payment. The first member to pay gets the spot. No
whining!! June 19 (Saturday):
Sea Dog Diver – 1:00 show 1:30 go. Larry
Mullins promises us a fun afternoon on Pompano Dive
Center’s new boat. Don’t believe the price on their website at www.pompanodivecenter.com.
Club members get a special deal. Sign up at the June meeting and meet the
boat at 801 Seabreeze Blvd in Pompano.
Bahamas’ Week . Jeff & Ginny once again head up this budget-priced week in the Caribbean. We’ll be at the Club Fortuna Resort. $1,000 covers transportation, food, drinks, lodging, and 5 days of 2-tank dives. For resort info, see www.wyndham.com/destinationsandinterests/interests/viva/main.wnt. The diving is top notch, as is the on-site dive operator.
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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
September 18-25 (Saturday - Saturday): Bahamas’ Week . Jeff & Ginny once again head up this budget-priced week in the Caribbean. We’ll be at the Club Fortuna Resort. $1,000 covers transportation, food, drinks, lodging, and 5 days of 2-tank dives. For resort info, see www.wyndham.com/destinationsandinterests/interests/viva/main.wnt. The diving is top notch, as is the on-site dive operator.
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June's meeting
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Darrell
Hejde's
Sea Experience Photos
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Pete
Stephinson's
May 29th Photos
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Lynne Schreiber's
May Dinner At Large Photos
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July Meeting Program
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UNDER THE
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ABOUT SUZAN MELODONIAN |
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Suzan
Meldonian has been a photojournalist since 1989. Her work has
appeared in the Smithsonian
Institution and the Suzan
says: “I find that I am fascinated by water, whether it be a sea
full of bizarre looking creatures or a sudden thunderstorm. There
isn't a day goes by that something ‘water’ doesn't captivate me in
some way or another. I strive to find the unusual, the rare moment,
or the sheer beauty.
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The ABC’s of diving glossary:
July, 2010 notes brought to you
by the letter : S
| SAA - Sub-Aqua Association.
Safety Stop - A safety measure that divers take to decrease the risk of decompression sickness. The diver halts his ascent at a fairly shallow depth (usually 15 feet) toward the end of a dive to offgas nitrogen absorbed under pressure. Salinity - A term used to describe the concentration of salt in water. Sclerite - see spicule. Scooter - see Diver Propulsion Vehicle SCUBA - Self Containing Underwater Breathing Apparatus SDI - Scuba Diving International. Qualification agency created in 1999. It grew out of sister company TDI, which specialises in the more advanced disciplines of technical dive training. Second Stage - The part of a scuba regulator responsible for reducing the increased pressure delivered by the first stage to an ambient pressure that is breathable by a diver. Single-Day - Only one day of diving was done in this particular dive series. "Single-day" does not denote the number of dives, but rather a single day of diving (for example: four dives could be made in a single day: or a single day of diving could include one dive only). SMB - Surface Marker Buoy Snorkel - A bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water. Snorkeling - Swimming at the surface of a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. Using this equipment provide the possibility to swim, look underwater and breath through the snorkel at the same time. Snuba - Is a popular form of "introductory diving" (diving done in the presence of a professional, insured guide, and following a very short lesson, but not requiring a SCUBA certification). SPG - see Submersible Pressure Gauge Spicule - Hard, needle-shaped, calcium carbonate skeletal structure contained within soft corals and sponges. Also known as a sclerite. Spicules provide structural support, as well as deterrence against predators. Large spicules, visible to the naked eye are referred to as megascleres, while smaller, microscopic ones are termed microscleres. Square Dive - A dive in which a diver descends to a single depth and remains until beginning the final ascent to the surface. This contrasts with multilevel dive, (see Page 123): for example, a diver descends to 60 feet / 18 meters and stays at 60 feet for 30 minutes before ascending. Square dives and multilevel dives are mutually exclusive. SSI - Scuba Schools International. In 1999 SSI merged with the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools. Stage Bottles - Secondary scuba cylinders that are used to carry different gas mixtures for consumption during various stages of decompression dives. Often used by technical divers. Strobe - A common term used to describe an underwater flash unit used in underwater photography. Submersible Pressure Gauge - An acronym for submersible pressure gauge. A device used to by divers to determine the gas pressure inside a scuba cylinder. Supine - Lying flat on back, with face upward. Surfactant - A substance produced in the lungs to reduce surface tension in alveoli and small airways. Swell - Caused by waves formed by past wind, or wind at a distance. Symptom - Any non-observable condition described by the patient.
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A SAFETY MINUTE Joe G's July, 2010 Safety Minute
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safety minute was all about the Don't’s of diving safety!
Below is a list of Do's, or rules, for safely.
Do dive with a trusted buddy. Do hold your breath for 2 to 3 seconds in between breaths for longer bottom time before ascending. Do ascend slower than your smallest exhaled bubbles. Do stay down as long as you like without going into deco. Do dive with the best equipment possible. Do preserve the environment. Do dive within your limited training. Do your safety stop. Do dive as a recreational diver, but remember that you are doing this activity for the purpose of having fun and entertainment!
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