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BLEACHWATCH BleachWatch - - - - A program to understand climate change and our reefs. BleachWatch, coordinated by Mote Marine Laboratory, is part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's (FKNMS) bleaching response plan, aimed at early detection to mass coral bleaching. "We use reports from BleachWatch observers, sea surface temperature data and satellite images to prepare regular Current Conditions Reports that help sanctuary managers assess and respond to coral bleaching, said Modeled after a successful program used by Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the program relies on two levels of volunteers. The BleachWatch professional level is for volunteers that visit the same reef sites on a regular basis - for instance, crew on a dive or snorkel boat. BleachWatch professionals undergo a The Presentation will include basic information on how to identify corals and distinguish between coral disease and bleaching, as well as instructions on how to complete data sheets. Click on the link for more information: 2008 Bleach Watch Project. For more information come and meet Cory Walter, Mote Staff biologist, at our meeting.
Ray McAllister & Larry LePage 
Things have been busy with overseas diving, too, so busy that a pre-trip and post-trip party were held in tandem. A group had just returned from Utila and another is preparing to depart for Fiji in May. Spots are still available for our trip to San Salvador, Bahamas in July and the Dry Tortugas trip will be coming up in August, an annual favorite. As for Local Diving our own VP of Local Diving, Larry Baum, has returned to diving after a long hiatus. It is wonderful to have him back on the boat. As always, we are enjoying the dives and the goodies he and his lovely wife Janet spoils us with. Our May dive was sold out at last check but check with Larry regarding a waiting list and stay tuned for future opportunities to join in on the local dives with a great bunch of divers. Our May Meeting will be held on May 1st at the Emma Lou Olsen/Pompano Beach Civic Center. Socials begins at 7:00 PM with the meeting starting at 7:30 PM. Before the meeting a group gathers at Pat’s Place enjoying dinner, drinks, stories and friendship. We gather around 6-ish. I hope you will join us!
Hope to “sea” you soon. Glada Blench
Saturday May 24th
Now that I'm back in the water I want to dive as often as I can........
The dive will be $57 (costs have gone up I'm afraid) which includes the two tank dive and goodies. As always, tips are at the discretion of each diver. The Diversity holds 15 people, which is great from a dive comfort standpoint, but it also means that everyone will need to sign up early. The boat leaves at 8:00am, Saturday, May 3, so we'll all need to be there by 7:30am. Here's a link for a map to the boat: http://thediversity.com/images/divmap.jpg Click on the link for a review of our most recent LOCAL DIVE. Looking forward to diving with everyone again in 2008!!!
Larry Baum Social Activities
April 10th, six USAers met at Bonefish Mac's Sports Grille in Lighthouse Point for dinner and drinks before attending USA's monthly board meeting, hosted by Ray McAllister at his residence in Lighthouse Point. April 19th, twenty USAers and guests gathered at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach for BEAKS and BIKES and HIKES and Registration and sign up for 'Friday Night Lights', USA's 4th of July three-hour fireworks cruise, is progressing nicely. Nineteen members and guests have paid $20, securing a place on the 'Lady Go Diver', departing from Deerfield Beach at 6:45 PM. About twenty spots remain available for 'Friday Night Lights'. 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
After checking in with Membership, Hospitality greeted our guests and guided them to the Hospitality Hut to fill out a brief questionnaire. Here, guests outlined their diving level and experiences. We were happy to welcome back former member Wayne Lindeman. Wayne was certified in 1970 in the Great Lakes area with dives "too numerous to mention". Susan Glazer, wife of new member Mark Glazer, also attended the meeting. Susan will be joining Mark on our upcoming overseas dive vacation to the beautiful island of San Salvador. We also welcomed Dave Zeller, a visitor from the South Florida Underwater Photography Society. Dave has an instructor rating, was certified in Pennsylvania in 1972 and would enjoy diving the Great Barrier Reef. Holly, a guest of our Club Secretary, Robert Schearer, told us she is an instructor with over 500 dives. Holly's favorite dive sites are in Cozumel and Belize. Please be sure click on the calendar button for details regarding our club's upcoming local and overseas dive trips along with our numerous non-diving social events. You may take a peek at many of our past diving and non-diving club activities by clicking on the photo gallery button. You'll see lots of happy faces in the photo gallery. 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
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Birthday greetings in May to the following club members:
Sharon B, Martha B, Michael B, Jim D, David D, Ronnie F, Carrol F, Joe L, Susan M, Nancy S
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from your friends in diving!!!
Under Sea Adventurers web site: www.usadiveclub.com
Meetings: First Thursday of each month at:
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL
Social: 7:00 PM, Meeting: 7:30 PM
Board of Directors
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President |
Glada Blench |
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VP of Programs |
Ray McAllister |
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VP of OS Diving |
Nils Jacobsen |
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VP of Social Events |
Russ Manhold |
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VP of Local Diving |
Larry Baum |
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Secretary |
Robert Shearer |
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Treasurer |
Judy Townsend |
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Appointees - Title |
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Audio/Video Coordinator |
Roger Styles |
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OS Dive Accountant |
Chary Lynn |
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Membership Coordinator |
Mary LePage |
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Hospitality Coordinator |
Clare Anthon |
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Photographer/Scrapbook |
Carol Schurtz |
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Promotions |
Linda Ianniello |
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Safety Coordinator |
Kurt Kohler |
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Mini Trip Coordinator |
Ronnie Farr |
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Newsletter/Webmaster |
Bob Weybrecht |
Download the Membership Packet from our website.
All information and images are property of Under Sea Adventurers © 2008
Comments regarding the newsletter should be sent to:
newsletter@usadiveclub.com
BleachWatch program coordinator Cory Walter." By tracking bleaching and recovery of reefs throughout the Florida Keys, Mote and the FKNMS hope to learn more about why corals bleach and their resilience to these events.
short training session and then submit regular reports on their dive or snorkel site. BleachWatch at the community level encourages reports from divers and snorkelers who make only occasional reef trips or do not routinely visit the same site.
BITES. The all day outdoor event featured special events at the Nature Center, celebrating Earth Day. Many brought bikes and enjoyed exploring Okeeheelee's many hills and dales. One USAer brought Rollerblades and worked up an appetite, skating around the huge county park. Others rented paddleboats for an excursion around Okeeheelee's expansive Clear Lake. Some relaxed while fishing for Bass in the well-stocked lake. USA's Social 
Butterflies fired up two charcoal grills, affording barbecuers an opportunity to display their cooking prowess.
