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HAPPY FEBRUARY

The new year is progressing quickly, please continue to be active in our activities. If you have any requests or suggestions we would appreciate any ideas.

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

Thank you for everybody who participated in our annual election. The full Board of Directors has been appointed, so we are fully functional. A special thank you to the Board for their continued support and dedication.

1. President (Chris Hardham)
2. VP of Programs (Rick Dayan)
3. VP of Overseas Diving (Nils Jacobsen)
4. VP of Local Diving (Ryan Goheen)
5. Secretary (Amy Wellman)
6. Treasurer (Ronnie Farr)
7. Hospitality (Clare Anthon)
8. Membership (Julie Manhold)
   Photo Gallery Coordinator (Julie Manhold)
9. Photographer (Laura Moran)
   Social Media Coordinator (Laura Moran)
10. Newsletter (Roger Cooper)
11. Education Coordinator (Howard Ratsch)
12. Historian (Robert Shearer)

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President

HAPPY NEW YEAR

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

I hope everybody enjoyed the Holidays with Family and friends safely.

Thank you for everybody who participated in our annual election. The following are the elected officers for the club. The remainder of the Board of Directors will be appointed in the January BoD Meeting.

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

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

I hope everybody enjoyed their Thanksgiving with Family and friends safely. The same well wishes are expressed for the upcoming holiday season.  

It is that time of year again for our club Officer Elections, the following is the slate of electors for this year. Elections will be held in December, dates to be confirmed.

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

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

It is that time of year again for our club Officer Elections, the following is the slate of electors for this year. Elections will be held in December, dates to be confirmed.

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

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay cash as the bartender is working with us.

Special thank you to Russ volunteering for adding events to our social activities, including Elks activities.

It is that time of year again for our club Officer Elections, the following is the slate of electors for this year. Elections will be held in December, dates to be confirmed.

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

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay the member(elks) for any drinks they order on that member (Elks)’s tab.

Special thank you to Russ volunteering for adding events to our social activities, including Elks activities.

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space (part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members (Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay the member(elks) for any drinks they order on that member (Elks)’s tab.

Special thank you to Russ volunteering for adding events to our social activities, including Elks activities.

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President

REMINDER, our meeting location has changed to the Pompano Beach Elks Lodge. The new room is large and much better acoustics than our previous location. The Lodge opens at 5:00 and they have assured us they will have food available, so please come and learn about our new location. The meeting will start at 7:00 since the Lodge closes at 9:00 and we need to be out of the building. We are required to prepare and clean up the space(part of the savings) so any help is appreciated. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members(Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay the member(elks) for any drinks they order on that member(Elks)’s tab.

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President

Welcome to Spring,

The Board of Directors has listened to the complaints about the noise at the Aloft. March 24^th Ronnie and I were initiated as Elks so we can move our meetings to the Pompano Lodge. Clare will be initiated the 4^th Monday of April as she had a conflict. We will have our April meeting at the Aloft as this was too soon to be established with the Elks.

The BoD was able to get the Aloft to terminate our contract without any penalties, big think you to Ronnie, Nils and Julie for their work on this.

The Elks has a projector and a sound system in their facility, Nils and I visited and tested their sound system and one of their projectors, but they still need to mount the projector. The Lodge anticipates having food available for our meeting, but they are working out volunteers, so the menu may change or be limited depending on the volunteer that particular evening. There is one aspect that we need to be aware of, because this is a private club only members(Elks) can purchase alcohol. Everybody else will need to pay the member(elks) for any drinks they order on that member(Elks)’s tab.

Noticed will be sent out after our April meeting with directions and more details about the Elks Lodge.

As always, we would love members that are interested in helping or getting to know the club better to join the Board of Directors. We would enjoy some new blood and the perspective of new members.

Our schedule is filling up with new Local Dives and Social Events, please come out and join your fellow members. We all joined the club for these activities and the friends we have made through the years.

Happy diving,

Chris Hardham
President