Meeting News
At the club's January meeting the treasurer's report was heard. The club is doing well as we enter the new year. There was an informative dicussion on scalloping thanks to those with experieince. A number of divers talked about upcoming dive trips and got guidance from others who had been to destinations. In upcoming meetings we can look forward to reports from Cabo San Lucas, West Palm Beach and the Florida Keys.
The movement in Cape Elizabeth to make Fort Williams park a pay facility came up. Those in the know are asked to report in at future meetings. If there is an opportunity for involvement contact me or post a notice on the Yahoo board. This is nice dive site. Were it to become a fee only park entering to gauge conditions would become prohibitive. We need more public access sites, not fewer.
Tee Shirts
Official Club Tee Shirts are in stock and available to members for only $10 each. Maybe you want one that's one size bigger than your norm so you can wear it over a winter shirt. Sizes are S through 2XL.
Photos!
We're in a dryspell for club photos here and in the Yahoo Group. If anyone has pictures of Maine-iac Divers in action above or below the water please pass them along or add them to a group gallery. Pictures of the cool stuff we encounter is just as important. There is some new material in the Yahoo Group photo section!
Hyperbaric Chamber News
It has been learned that not all listed recompression chambers are staffed and trained to treat dive emergencies 24/7. Members are researching the region's options and will be reporting back with actual capabilities.
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Meeting Topics February 11
Jeff Toorish recently made a trip to the jungles of northern Yucatan. He and a team of explorers from
Advanced Diver Magazine and the ADM Exploration Foundation made a dramatic
discovery deep in a previously unexplored cenote. Jeff will have video, photos and no doubt exciting details to share.
The days are getting longer and folks from away are already taking about visiting, as soon a the weekend of February 20th. It's time to fire up the hospitality team.
I believe we have other Maine-iac Divers travelling about. Please come and share your adventures as well.
Dues Time
With the new calendar year comes the time to renew (or establish) your Maine-iac-Divers membership. Individual dues are $24 per year and there is a family rate of $30. Each individual/family gets a fashionable and collectible Maine-iac Divers T-Shirt. See Scott at the next meeting.
Attention New Divers!
Two of a new divers biggest challenges can be finding cash for gear and hooking up with dive buddies. The Maine-iac Divers are ready to help with both. The club dues are waived for the year you get certified. Just come to the next meeting with your completed application or get one from Scott and fill it out on the spot. Then you can use the money you saved to join in the fun.
Club Forum
The club's online forum is the Yahoo Group "Maine-iacDivers". Use this forum to link up for dives or to share dive reports and photos. A dive is a terrible thing to waste so share the joy.
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