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| President's Message | Meeting Location |
| Calendar for September and Beyond | September Meeting Program |
| A Safety Minute | Happy September Birthday |
| Get Smart With Joe | 2010 OverseasTrips |
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President's Message Do your civic duty.........
~ By Pete Stephinson
Two recent headlines caught my eye. The
first was "Do your civic duty: eat this fish" which headlined an
article on the lionfish plague which is impacting our local waters. I saw a
couple of Lionfish during mini-season, so to me this article was very topical.
The article goes on to describe the problem and suggests the solution : that we
popularize lionfish as a delicacy. Apparently they are very good eating. The
hypothesis is that once the most efficient hunter the world has ever known
(that's us) acquires a taste for them, they won't stand a chance. You can read
the article by clicking here
For those of you spearfisher people who land a few, this
site gives a selection of Lionfish recipes.
The other headline was "Volunteers grow coral to restore reefs". This article, published in the Sun Sentinel describes efforts which are being made in the Keys to reintroduce Staghorn coral. It is great to see the efforts which are being made to restore coral on the reefs. The article has some great photos of the work in process. To read the article and see the photos click here.
I am also planning to do lots more diving this summer 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 members: David Parkhurst Rich Holmstrum Ryan Holmstrum
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 September... and beyond
Say thanks to those who are stepping up to organize trips/events. Think of one wholesome group activity you enjoy. Think hiking, biking, go-cart racing…don’t limit yourself. 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!! August 26 (Thursday): Dinner at Large – 7:30pm. Lynne Schreiber will ring the dinner bell at Zuckerello’s, 3017 E. Commercial Blvd in Ft Lauderdale. Zuckerello’s has long been known for great Italian dining. See www.zuckerellos.com for menu and directions.
August 29 (Sunday): RJ’s – 12:30 show/1:00 go. Joe Giandinoto will lead this trip aboard RJ’s boat, Big Com Ocean, at Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road. The featured dives will be the Belcher Barge wreck and the lost city of Atlantis (RJ’s found it.) $55 covers diving, tax, and tip. You can find additional information about the boat and operator at http://www.rjdiving.com.
///////////////// TRIP CANCELLED \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Anyone who paid for this trip, please see Larry for a refund.
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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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Bahamas’ Week .///////////////// TRIP CANCELLED \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Anyone who paid for this trip, please see Larry for a refund.
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From the Web | |
Here's a video that Julie Taylor found on the web.
!!Shark and the Octopus!!
Click on the X in the ad to close the ad window in the video.
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From Debby on Scubaboard | |
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Hi friends, now that about half of the dive club has signed up for
the private SFDI forum on Scubaboard.com,
it's time for some tips!
At the last meeting, some of you asked how to know if there are
new posts to read. It's easy! You can subscribe to get
e-mail notification of new threads and new posts.
There have been many diving opportunities and other news posted in
our club forum so visit today! Not yet a member? Visit
http://www.scubaboard.com
and sign up for your free membership. Then visit this link
to apply for our private SFDI area: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/south-florida-divers-inc/337065-sfdi-members-how-access-private-forum.html
SEA you at the next meeting. If you have any questions about
ScubaBoard, send me a private message (PM) on there...my
username is DebbyDiver and of course, that is Debby with a Y. :)
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John Beals Island of Gozo dive Video in the Mediterranean
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Click on the X in the ad to close the ad window in the video.
Darrel Hejde's Keys Weekend Pictures
Click on the picture for more pictures
Ginny DeMattei's Keys Weekend Pictures
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Click on here for more pictures
September Meeting Program
Social Night
The ABC’s of diving glossary:
September, 2010 notes brought to you
by the letter : V
| Valsalva Maneuver - The forced inflation of the
middle ear by exhaling with the mouth closed and the nostrils pinched.
Venous Gas Emboli - Inert gas bubbles in venous blood (which return to the heart and lungs).
Ventricle - Thick-walled, muscular chamber in the heart which receives blood from the atrium, pumping it through to the pulmonary or systemic circulation.
Venules - Small veins.
Visibility - A measurement of how far a diver can see while underwater. Usually dependent on several factors including bottom composition, turbidity, suspended matter and water temperature.
Visual Reversal - A perceptual phenomenon where the distance to an object appears farther away than the actual distance.
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A SAFETY MINUTE Joe G's September, 2010 Safety Minute
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| Pre-Dive Risk Assessment
Things divers need to consider in prevention of diving accidents:
Generally, the requirement is for a vigorous, emotionally mature individual free of any systemic disease or conditions that are well-controlled.
Dives should not be undertaken with temporary acute illnesses, such as ENT infections, hangovers, substance abuse, bronchitis or 'pneumonia', seasickness or excessive fatigue.
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