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I hope everybody had an enjoyable holiday season and enjoyed time with friends and family. This is what the holiday season is about, friends and family.

Local diving is continuing this winter, so if you are brave enough to dive in “cold” water come join us. 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.

I would like to thank the members that took the time to vote in our annual election of officers to serve the club and our membership. Unanimously the voters supported the following officers. We will hold our first meeting as the Board and appoint the remainder of the Board to serve the upcoming term.

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

The club has been growing at a faster rate than since I joined the club, please come to meetings and help our club grow.

Happy diving,
Chris Hardham
President

It is the holiday season already; this year has flown by. Just a reminder that we don’t have a December membership meeting but we do have our annual membership Christmas party on December 7. I hope to see everybody at the party.

Local diving is continuing this winter, so if you are brave enough to dive in “cold” water come join us. 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.

It is that time of year again for Board of Director elections, the Board is proposing the following slate of electors. We are very happy that Lureen has agreed to join the Board.

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

The voting period will run from December 7 to December 14, please remember that voting will be online.

Happy diving,
Chris Hardham
President

I hope everybody is enjoying the start of weather cooling down. 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 continuing this winter, so if you are brave enough to dive in “cold” water come join us. 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 a November membership meeting with a live speaker. The subject is The Bermuda Triangle. Please come join us for drinks and dinner before the meeting and a great speaker.

It is that time of year again for Board of Director elections, the Board is proposing the following slate of electors. We are very happy that Lureen has agreed to join the Board.

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

The voting period will run from December 7 to December 14, please remember that voting will be online.

Happy diving,
Chris Hardham
President

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

I hope everybody is enjoying their summer, but 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 a September membership meeting with a Zoom speaker. The subject is Solar Power Sea Slugs. We all enjoy finding different nudibranchs while diving, 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 slater 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

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 August membership meeting with an in-person speaker.

Please consider joining the Board of Directors and filling the following open positions. Joining the BoD helps to get to better know our membership even better. Several of our board members have filled these positions in the past and would be glad to help with the positions.

• VP of Social Events – Open

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

Welcome to Summer

We have trip reports, a very special thank you to Roger and Nils for publishing trip reports for Indonesia and Little Cayman. Our club provides some great opportunities to travel with friends and enjoy exotic locations. Please sign up for upcoming trips and enjoy these locations and great camaraderie. We have a group in Bonaire currently, so look next month for the trip report.

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 do not have a July membership meeting.

Please consider joining the Board of Directors and filling the following open positions. Joining the BoD helps to get to better know our membership even better. Several of our board members have filled these positions in the past and would be glad to help with the positions.

• VP of Social Events – Open

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

Welcome to Summer

The group from Little Cayman just returned, I am looking forward to great stories of the diving forthcoming.

Local diving is in full swing with many options available, please sign up and join the club out diving.

Local Diving has started with the first dive scheduled for April 1. 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 lunch afterwards.

Just a reminder that our June meeting is virtual, the hotel had a conflict. Another reminder we do not have a July membership meeting.

Please consider joining the Board of Directors and filling the following open positions. Joining the BoD helps to get to better know our membership even better. Several of our board members have filled these positions in the past and would be glad to help with the positions.

• VP of Social Events – Open
• Audio Visual – Open
• Promotions Coordinator – Open

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

The water is warming up,

Speaking for the two groups that were able to participate in the trip on Damai 1 in Indonesia, this was a great bucket list trip. The club makes many trips more affordable and we should try and take advantage of these opportunities.

Florida Fish and Wildlife is having a meeting in Miami and one of the subjects we are interested in is Goliath Groupers. We had an amazing speaker last month on this subject, so if you can attend this meeting, please do.

• Link to FWC meeting webpage            https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/356f86d

Local diving has started with the first dive scheduled for April 1. 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 lunch afterwards.

Just a reminder that we have a new location for our monthly meetings. We will now be holding our meetings at the Aloft Hotel in Delray Beach. Please come join us and check out our new location.

Please consider joining the Board of Directors and filling the following open positions. Joining the BoD helps to get to better know our membership even better. Several of our board members have filled these positions in the past and would be glad to help with the positions.

• VP of Social Events – Open
• Audio Visual – Open
• Promotions Coordinator – Open

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

Welcome to Spring,

Greetings from Indonesia, group two has arrived and will arrive at the boat Saturday March 24, so this newsletter is a little early.

Local diving has started with the first dive scheduled for April 1. 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 lunch afterwards.

DEP Announces 2023 Florida's Coral Reef Webinar Series

Every year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Coral Reef Conservation Program celebrates Earth Month by offering a series of classes about Florida's Coral Reef. Join us to learn from staff and local experts on topics including how to identify corals and fish, the threats facing our reefs and how you can help. 

WHAT:          2023 Florida's Coral Reef Webinar Series
WHEN:          April 4 - 27, 2023
HOW:           View the schedule and register at our Earth Month Webinar Series webpage

 Just a reminder that we have a new location for our monthly meetings. We will now be holding our meetings at the Aloft Hotel in Delray Beach. Please come join us and check out our new location.

Please consider joining the Board of Directors and filling the following open positions. Joining the BoD helps to get to better know our membership even better. Several of our board members have filled these positions in the past and would be glad to help with the positions.

• VP of Social Events – Open
• Audio Visual – Open
• Promotions Coordinator – Open

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