Fall has officially started. I hope everybody is enjoying the start of weather cooling down. So far this year it doesn’t seem very significant though. Please be aware that we are entering the most active portion of the hurricane season. Please double check your Hurricane Plan and be prepared since it is projected as an active season.

Local diving is in full swing with many options available, please sign up and join the club out diving. Please keep an eye on upcoming dives and join in if you are inclined. It is always a lot of fun catching up on the boat and having lunch afterward with friends.

Just a reminder that we have an October membership meeting with a Zoom speaker. The subject is Whalesharks. I remember every encounter I have had with whalesharks, so I personally look forward to learning more about them.

It is that time of year again for Board of Director elections, the Board is proposing the following slate of electors.

• President – Chris Hardham
• VP of Programs – Rick Dayan
• VP Overseas – Nils Jacobsen
• VP of Social Events – Open
• VP of Local Diving – Ryan Goheen
• Secretary – Amy Welman
• Treasurer – Ronnie Farr

Reminder: The BoD has voted to rescind the requirement to have a valid COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend a USA function. We hope this allows some members to come and join us at our meetings. The only exception is overseas travel, trips will comply with the local requirements.

Happy diving,
Chris Hardham
President