I want to give a warm welcome to our new member, Elizabeth “Liz” Miner, who hails from the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon.  Liz discovered the USA Dive Club through a friend, and we’re so glad she did.  She’s an experienced diver, holding an Advanced Open Water certification, and has made almost 400 dives. 

One of her fondest diving memories is from the wondrous Lembeh Strait in Indonesia, where the vibrant marine life is simply incredible.  Liz is also excited about her upcoming trip to the Philippines with our Club next year.

When she’s not diving, you can find her enjoying the great outdoors through hiking and swimming. 

Let’s all give Liz a warm, long-distance shoutout from sunny Florida to lovely Oregon.  We can’t wait to meet her in person and share diving adventures together.

Karin “Royce” McCollum first learned about the USA Dive Club from fellow divers while on a diving adventure in the Solomon Islands.  Certified in 2005, Royce is a proud Divemaster with an impressive 975 dives under her belt. 

A retired teacher, she is now enjoying her retirement in Sparks, Nevada.  Royce has a passion for travel and has explored 134 countries.  Her absolute favorite diving spot is Raja Ampat, known for its stunningly pristine reefs and spectacular views.  If she could choose her dream dive, it would be anywhere in the world where she could encounter “heaps of octopuses!”  

When she's not diving, you might spot Royce cruising down snowy slopes while skiing or having fun on the pickleball court.  Royce is excited about her upcoming trip to the Philippines in 2025 with the USA Dive Club.

Patrice Gerard is a snowbird from Maine.  While local diving with Splashdown Divers on the Loggerhead dive boat not too long ago, he had a wonderful encounter with a friendly group of fellow divers from the USA Dive Club. They were so welcoming that they invited him to check out the Club, and Patrice decided to take their advice to heart and join the community.

Certified just over a year ago as an Advanced Open Water diver, Patrice has over 80 dives.  His favorite dive so far was in the extraordinary waters of Bonaire, exploring wrecks and Joanne's Sunchi.  And for his dream dive?  He dreams of plunging into Austraila's breaktaking Great Barrier Reef.

Originally from Paris, Patrice is a retired French chef who loves to travel, savor delicious food, enjoy music, and immerse himself in the arts.  He brings a sprinkle of that French flair to the diving community and is always eager to meet new friends and explore new underwater adventures together.  Bienvenu, Patrice!

Join us at our in-person meetings to connect and socialize with fellow dive enthusiasts and be entertained and educated by our guest speakers.  Feel free to bring along a friend or two—it’s a great way to make new memories together.  You won't regret it.

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