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April 2008 Newsletter Volume 36, Number 4 |
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Program for April 3rd Foreign Invasion Lad Akins, REEF’s Director of Special Projects, will talk about the recent invasion of Atlantic waters by Indo-Pacific lionfish. Lionfish are voracious predators with venomous spines that could cause significant impact to fisheries, tourism and public health. Lad will present ongoing research and ways for the public to assist with early detection and control. It is sure to be a ‘not to miss’ program. Ray McAllister & Larry LePage
Our March Meeting will be held on March 6th at the Emma Lou Olson / Pompano Beach Civic Center. Social begins at 7:00 PM with the meeting starting at 7:30. Before the meeting there will be a group at Pat’s Place for dinner, drinks and camaraderie. We gather around 6-ish. Join us! Hope to “sea” you soon.
Glada Blench
Saturday April 12th April is a busy, busy month for many of our members. Between Club social activities and other member conflicts it was tough to find a "best weekend" to schedule our April local dive. Knowing they'll be some inevitable conflicts whatever day I picked, I opted for a Saturday, April 12, 2008 dive with Dixie Divers on their Lady Go Diver, http://www.ladygodiver.net
We dove with the Lady a number of times last year and it's a Club favorite. Price is $50 for a two tank dive which includes taxes, the famous brownies (and less famous fruit and trail mix). The price DOES NOT include tips for the crew which are up to each diver. Tanks, if needed, are $10 each for air and $14 each for Nitrox. The Lady goes out at a very respectable 8:30 AM on Saturdays, so we'll all need to be there by 8:00 AM. The boat holds up to 28 divers and I've initially asked for 12 spots. Please register as soon as possible so I'll know if I have to request more seats. The dive profile remains flexible (the more divers we have the better we can influence the outcome) so please let me know if you have recommendations I can pass along to the boat.
Click on the link for a review of our most recent LOCAL DIVE. Looking forward to diving with everyone again in 2008!!!
Larry Baum
March 13th, six USAers met at the Renzo's Cafe in Boca Raton for dinner and drinks before attending the monthly USA board meeting, hosted by Linda Ianniello in Boca Raton. March 15th, nine USA members and guests gathered at 10:00 Bring your checkbook and sign up for USA social events at the General Membership meeting. Upcoming social events include:
DINNER BEFORE THE MEETING: Pat’s Place Sports Bar & Restaurant
Russ Manhold
As members enjoyed refreshments and friendly conversation, USA's Hospitality Gals assisted guests in filling out brief questionnaires, outlining their diving certifications and experiences. Marcia Harris and Nancy Peterson, who were guests in past months, submitted applications for USA membership We welcomed Tom Snyder, Rich and Lynn Ladisky, Harvey Rosenfeld (a long-time friend of Dr. Ray) and Mark Glazer. Mark has applied for membership and Tom, who has been participating with USAers in several social events, has also applied. All members and guests are encouraged to click on the Club's calendar button for details regarding all of our diving and non-diving club functions. USA welcomes our newest members and guests and wish "Happy Diving" to all.
Julie Manhold & Clare Anthon
The 2008 Overseas Diving Program has begun. We’ve just completed a trip on the Utila Agressor in the Bay Islands, Honduras. And in May we will have a combined liveaboard and land trip to Fiji. See the information below and follow the links for complete details. Utila Aggressor, Bay Islands, Honduras: Fiji - Nai’a Liveaboard & Dive Kadavu Resort: San Salvador, Bahamas - Riding Rock Inn: SWEET SIXTEEN!!! 16 of your friends have signed up for the July San Salvador trip. They are: Clare A, Glada B, Mark & Sue G, Tom F, John & Kathy F, Kurt K, Kathi & Steve M, Pat S, Frank & Joanne M, Jon S, Nancy E, Tom S Dry Tortugas, Playmate Liveaboard: 2009 (partial) Program: Belize Aggressor Payment Schedule:
Please make your monthly payment at the meeting, or mail it to: Any questions give me a call. Nils Jacobsen USA Calendar
Birthday greetings in April to the following club members: Susan C, Susan R, Gary S, Ken S, Bob W, Marie Y HAPPY BIRTHDAY from your friends in diving!!!
Contact Info: Under Sea Adventurers web site: www.usadiveclub.com Meetings: First Thursday of each month at: Board of Directors
Membership Dues - - - $40 Yearly Download the Membership Packet from our website.
All information and images are property of Under Sea Adventurers © 2008
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AM in Boca Raton for Munch and a Matinee. The morning started at the luxurious Muvico Palace 20 theater where the group enjoyed the film "Vantage Point", a political thriller with non-stop action and a surprise ending. By noon, our movie group drove the short distance to Glades Road where we
met three additional USAers for lunch at Toojay's Original Gourmet Deli. The food was fabulous, the portions generous, and the service excellent. If you enjoy first-run movies, and you crave delicious food and desserts, this was the USA social event for you.
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