| These are the Caloosa dive club minutes
for July 21st ought five. The
meeting began with forty-nine and a half members and guests in
attendance. Brian introduced us to those guests with his usual
flair and panache, and they were Mike and Rebecca Ellis who were
here for their second visit. They were followed by Charlie and
Margie Fisher who were likewise here for their second visit,
they were in turn followed by Kim and Leon Veilleux and Tess
Madeya all here for their first time. This was followed by the
curious pomp and ceremony surrounding the welcoming of new
members into the club. After submitting their application for
membership Kim and Randy Didier were escorted from the
proceedings, which allowed the assembled to talk openly about
the applicants' long list of credentials. After our usual
lengthy debate lasting a full fifteen seconds they were
re-welcomed to the room as our newest members, along with their
kids Randy and Brittany. |
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| Our officers' report began with a story about a small amount
of gas that grew up and became a great big gas bubble. It seems
that this little fart that was conceived and born in the depths
of the sea wanted to travel when he grew up. But all his friends
just wanted to stay right where they were in the relative safety
of their dive buddy. But this little fart ... lets call him
Biff, felt the need to grow ... to expand his mind, to reach new
heights ... so, with little ceremony and only a whisper, he
broke free the bonds of captivity and made a dash for the light
of day. His journey began slowly but with increasing urgency he
rose faster and faster toward the ever brighter and brighter
light, but as he rose he grew bigger and bigger until he began
to feel invincible. He felt like the king of the world, a fart
with no equal ... but alas just as he met the surface he
instantly knew ... it was better to be a little fart out diving
haen a big fart blowing in the wind. |
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| Rich says the contest (spearfishing) goes well, and that at
this time no change is good, but the other competitors are
welcome to keep on trying. |
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| The photo contest also continues with the rules and (regs)
posted on the club web site, and as always...new members have 2
weeks to join either contest and can do both at once if so
inclined. |
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| Brian went on to speak for only a moment about a Friday night
BBQ in Islamorada, and yes dear ... we will have more on that at
a meeting after the meeting. The trip is now full but 8 spaces
are still available for the August 20 & 21st trip. And finally
the inter club dive lottery begins tomorrow the 22nd at 10 am
for the Pompano Beach trip that has 26 spots available. |
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| Rich had no comment ... on anything concerning programs. |
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| As a special update to last weeks story about the newly
erect-ed Spiegel Grove, Brian says it's not a fluke or a side
effect and the ship is ready to receive divers once again, but
be gentle it's been lying limp for a long time. |
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| Bob Miller reminds us of the many trips to exotic lands with
fascinating views replete with varied and unbridled adventure,
if that just barely whets your appetite for diving and travel
you'll want to be sure and visit our wonderful dive and travel
tables located ... just west of here. |
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| Nominations for new officers will begin the first meeting in
August; those wishing to humbly serve for the greater good are
asked to tell someone who will in turn then nominate you... when
then, almost always guarantees ... that you WILL inherit the
position you seek. Nominations will continue for the first few
weeks of August culminating with an election followed by a
ticker tape parade, speech making and gala parties for the
victors. |
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| Look for this years' awards banquet to be held at the
beautiful Sanibel Harbor resort on November 5 with all the best
dive clubs in town in attendance. |
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| Dive reports - Kim reports that some recent diving with the
folks at Tilden's in the Keys on a 65 ft. reef dive that was
described as phenomenal with a heavy surge and forty foot
visibility. Rich reported doing some fish and line fishing with
a couple of guys that dove ... just west of here ... in about 80
feet with 6 foot vis and judging from the lack of report after
that, it must not have been what they call a crappy dive. Ron
reported some 70 foot vis while diving in forty foot waters ...
west of here ... and bagging a seven pound grouper and some
snapper and mackeral and promised more exciting details from
Charlie next time we meet. |
