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Minutes
of Scubanauts Meetings
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October 11th, 2023
Called to Order by: Nica at 6:30.
Welcome
Guests or New Members: none
Zoom: Beth
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1,198.18
Secretary: Joan Tournay
The Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The Website is up to date and maintained by Bob.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Beth is maintaining our Zoom account.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is keeping our account up to date.
Dive Reports: none
Trip Information:
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
The package includes diving, rooms, and breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
are on your own.
We require a $100 deposit for this trip. Please see Vicky for more
information.
Summer of 2025: Nica is organizing a trip to Coco View Resort, Roatan,
Honduras.
We have not set on an exact date yet, maybe June or July.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none
New Business and Announcements:
December 9, 2023: Scubanauts Christmas Party at Red Lobster on Baymeadows
Road,
Jacksonville, FL, 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This is the second Saturday of the
month.
Nica will call tomorrow and Vicky will give our deposit on Friday.
February 11, 2025: Superbowl Party at Nica and Bob’s house.
We will have more information coming up.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize Drawing: none
Program: none
Please meet us again on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 6:00 at Athenian
Owl Restaurant, Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL.
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September 13th, 2023
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or New Members: None
Zoom: Beth, Phil, and Carol
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is in New England with her parents visiting family.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The Website is up to date and Maintained by Bob.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Beth is maintaining our Zoom account.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is keeping our account up to date.
Dive Reports:
Vicky, Nica, Bob, and Phil went to Coco View Resort in Honduras last
month.
They reported good diving with mostly clear skies. There was rain on
some days,
but visibility was good.
Trip Information:
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
The package includes diving, rooms, and breakfast. Lunch and dinner
are on your own.
We require a $100 deposit for this trip.
Coprolite Award: None
Old Business:
We are planning for Christmas Party, the second Saturday in December.
It is
December 9, 2023. Hopefully we will have it at the same place, Red
Lobster’s on Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville.
Nica is planning a Super Bowl Party in February 2024.
New Business:
Phil and Rusty are taking his boat out on Saturday, September 16. If
you are interested in going, please meet them at the Fernandina Beach
Boat Marina, 900 Astroda Street at 10:00.
Announcements:
Nica’s birthday is Thursday, December 7th.
50/50 raffle: None
Door Prize: None
Program:
Dolphins and Plastics in the Ocean by Captain Charles Moore.
We will meet again on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:00 at Athenian
Owl Restaurant,
9551 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL.
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August 9th, 2023
Due to the number of Scubanauts in Roatan, Honduras on a club dive in August,
there are no minutes available for the August meeting.
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July 12th, 2023
Due to the number of members out of town, no meeting was held in June.
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June 14th, 2023
Called to Order by: Nica Mcanany, Vice President
Welcome
Guests or New Members: none
Zoom: Beth, Phyllis, and Carol
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde, from Melbourne
Checking Account Balance is $1,197.04
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
Bob could not attend today’s meeting. He is working on application for
our IRS filing.
He needs to be reimbursed for the website fees.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Beth is maintaining our Zoom account.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is keeping our account up to date.
Dive Reports:
Nica was cleaning out her pool at 8 feet with 50 feet of visibility.
Kathy and Rob went kayaking at Silver Springs State Park.
Trip Information:
August 12 to 19. 2023: Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras. Four people
are going this year. Make sure your passports are up to date.
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
The package includes diving, rooms, and breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
are on your own.
We require a $100 deposit for this trip.
Coprolite Award: none
Old Business:
Only current members can vote to decide the fate of our club and distribution
of funds.
Suggestions for existing funds are a beach party, Christmas Party,
or other gatherings.
New Business:
Beth is holding a class with the Florida Naturalists about Invasive
Plant Species.
It will be at the end of August or early September for 4 days of classroom
study and outside field activities.
Announcements:
Rob and Kathy are celebrated their 11th Wedding Anniversary this May.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize: none
Open Forum: none
Program: none
We will meet again on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 6:00 at Athenian
Owl Restaurant, 9551 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL.
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May 10, 2023
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle
Welcome
Guests or New Members: Angela, Rob’s niece
Zoom: Vicky, Scott, Diane, Peggy, and Carol
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde, out of town in Detroit
Checking Account Balance: $720.33
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The Website is up to date and maintained by Bob.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Thanks to Beth for maintaining our account.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Thanks to Vicky for maintaining our account.
Dive Reports:
Rob and Kathy went to Crawdaddy’s 90th Birthday Dive Party at Ginnie
Springs.
Fun was had for all that came.
Trip Information:
August 12 to 19, 2023: Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras. A total of four
people are going this year. We are releasing the other rooms on 5/12/23. Payments
are due this month.
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
The package includes diving, rooms, and breakfast. Lunch and dinner are on
your own.
We require a $100 deposit for this trip.
Coprolite Award: none
Old Business:
Crawdaddy’s 90th Birthday Dive Party at Ginnie Springs was a success.
We got Crawdaddy back in the water and everyone had a good time!
New Business:
We are discussing about dissolving Scubanauts Dive Club and converting it
into a Social Club. We will continue as a dive club this fiscal year.
Bob will get the website renewed for the next quarter; the cost is roughly
$30 a quarter.
We will continue to own the domain name, Scubanauts.org, for the remainder
of our current, already paid 5 year duration.
Scott, Vicky, and Nica are discussing tax issues and IRS filing. We will keep
the Website and the Facebook page for now.
Membership dues for the 2023-2024 will be delayed.
The proposed actions will be:
No membership dues.
No new members.
Current members retain voting rights on motions.
Expenses will come out of existing funds.
Officers will be on an informal basis.
We will still have the Christmas Party, Super Bowl Party, and monthly meetings.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize Drawing: none
Program:
“Artificial Reefs: Structures in Southwest Florida Seas”
By William Seaman
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:00 at Athenian Owl
Restaurant, 9551 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL.
There will be more discussions about our club then.
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April 12th, 2023
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President
Welcome
Guests or New Members: Dana and Crawdaddy
Zoom: Phil, Rusty, Diane, Jim, and Mary Jo Davis
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $720.22.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The newsletter is up to date and on the website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The website is updated and maintained by Bob.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Thanks to Beth for maintaining our account.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
The website is up to date and maintained by Vicky.
Dive Reports:
Daniel went diving in Jupiter with Emerald Charters last month. He
saw Hammerhead
Sharks and lots of other sea life.
Daniel also had a 3 day trip with the boat Narcosis in South Florida
in February.
It was cold, 72 degrees, with visibility of 50 to 60 feet, but Caribbean
Reef Sharks were abundant.
Trip Information:
August 12 to 19, 2023: Coco View Resorts, Roatan, Honduras.
The rates are increasing next year. Payments are due in May for this
year.
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
We are trying a new place. This includes diving, rooms, and breakfast.
Lunch and Dinner are on your own. We require a $100 deposit for this
trip.
Coprolite Award: none
Old Business:
April 17, 2023: Crawdaddy’s 90th Birthday and Dive Party at Ginnie
Springs, High Springs, FL. It will be wonderful to get Crawdaddy in
the water. Crawdaddy certified his first Scuba diver in 1967. A picnic
will follow afterwards. You can rent equipment if you want to join
us.
New Business:
There are no nominations for new officers, so present officers will
continue in their roles.
We are talking about continuing the club. Should it change to a social
club? Should it be a not-for-profit club? Should we donate the remaining
money to charity?
Nica and Vicky will come up with a plan for this transition about disbanding
the club and it becoming a social club only. We would like input from
other members. Letters will be sent out.
50/50: none
Door Prize: none
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May, 10, 2023 at 6:00 at Athenian
Owl Greek
Restaurant, 9551 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL. See you there.
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March 8th, 2023
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President
Welcome
Guests or New Members: none
Zoom: Dana and Crawdaddy
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde, not present, in Pittsburgh
Checking Account Balance is: $720.22.
Membership dues are due in June, please see Vicky.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
The newsletter is up to date and on the website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The website is up to date and is being maintained by Bob.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Thanks to Beth for maintaining our account.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
The website is up to date and is being maintained by Vicky.
Dive Reports:
Bob dove into his pool without contacts and was cold and blind.
No others to report.
Trip Information:
August 12 to 19, 2023: Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
Rates are going up next year. Payments are due in May. Don’t
forget to check your passports.
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
We are trying a new place. This includes diving, room and board, but
only breakfast.
April 9, 2023: Jumping Sturgeon Festival, Suwannee River Rendezvous.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: We are pausing it for now, no candidates.
New Business and Announcements:
We are having a Club Function for Crawdaddy’s 90th Birthday on
Monday, March 17, 2023. It will be at Jenny Springs and it will be
wonderful to get Crawdaddy in the water one more time. There is a picnic
to follow.
You can rent equipment if you choose to come join us.
Birthdays:
3/16 Jim Barnes
3/23 Pat Strawbridge
3/27 Rob Hagen
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize Drawing: none
Open Forum: Discus upcoming events
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00 at Athenian
Owl Greek Restaurant, 9551 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL. See you
there.
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February 8, 2023
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President
Welcome
Guests or New Members: Patricia
Zoom: Beth, her Mom, Phil, and Rusty
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Sun Biz Account filing was $150; there were no deposits.
Checking Account Balance is: $1,310.22.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
The minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The Website is up to date and being maintained by Bob.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Thanks to Beth for maintaining our account.
Dive Reports:
Rusty had a 3 hour dive in Fernandina Beach cleaning the barnacles off his
boat.
The water was 63 degrees with visibility of 1 foot and a depth of 3 feet.
Trip Information:
August 12 to 19, 2023: Coco View Dive Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
Rates are going up next year. Don’t forget about the 19% Honduras tax.
June 1 to 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
This includes diving, room and board, and only breakfast.
April 9, 2023: Jumping Sturgeon Festival, Suwannee River Roundezvous.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none
New Business and Announcements:
There is a Superbowl Party, Sunday 2/23/23 at 5:30, at Nica and Bob’s
house.
Kick off is 6:30. Please RSVP to Nica ASAP! Please bring something to share.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize: none
Program:
Club Photography Contest for 2022
Underwater Photos:
First Place: Daniel
Second Place: Nica
Third Place: Bob
Above water Photos:
First Place: Joan
Second Place: Bob
Third Place: Nica
Our next meeting will be on March 8, 2023 at 6:00 at Athena Owl Greek Restaurant,
9551 Baymeadows Road. See you there.
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January 11th, 2023
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President, at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guests or new Members: none
Zoom: Kathy, Rob, Carol, Peggy, and Barbara
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
I deposited dues and I made withdrawals for Christmas Party and Roatan.
Checking Account Balance is: $960.22
Secretary: Joan Tournay
The Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
We need trip leaders for Scuba Trips. Any thoughts about going to the Van Gough
Exhibit?
Website: Bob Riddle
The website is up to date. Are there any thoughts about using an alternate
source or host?
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping up with our zoom meetings.
Dive Reports:
Valerie and Leland went to Troy Springs.
Vicky went to the Grand Caymans and saw lots of garden eels.
Trip Information:
August 12 to August 19, 2023: Coco View Dive Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
A minimum of 8 quests must travel, $100 deposit is required.
June 1 to June 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
We are trying a new place to dive; only breakfast is included in the
package.
April 29 to April 30, 2023: Jumping Sturgeon Festival at Suwannee River
Rendezvous
Resort. Camping is available.
Old Business:
Coprolite: none
New Business and Announcements:
Crawdaddy’s Birthday is coming up. Please come and dive with
us on April 16, 2023
Location will be announced at a later date.
Photo Contest is due on 1/11/2023. Please send entrees to Beth Strawbridge.
They must be taken between January and December of 2022.
Nica and Bob are hosting a Super Bowl Party for our club on Sunday,
February 12, 2023. Kick off is 6:30. Please RSVP to Nica ASAP!
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize Drawing: none
Program:
Manta Rays of Florida by Jessica Pate,
Research Scientist and County Manager Marine Mega Fauna Foundation.
Our next meeting will be at Athena Owl Greek Restaurant on 9551 Baymeadows
Road on February 8, 2023, at 6:00. See you there.
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December, 2022
Each December no regular Scubanauts monthly meeting is held. The Scubanauts
hold our annual Christmas Party instead of having
a formal meeting.
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November 10th, 2022
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President, at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guests or new Members: none
Zoom: Scott, Diane, Beth, and Carol
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
No Deposits, Checking Account Balance is $1509.10
Dues are past due. Please pay ASAP; checks can be mailed to Vicky Tyde.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica McAnanany
She has survived her surgery. The Newsletter is up to date and on the website.
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date and on the internet.
Dive Reports: none
Trip Information:
August 12 to August 19, 2023: Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras. They
have finished the Lagoon and Beach area.
Minimum of eight guests must travel, $100 deposit is required.
June1 to June 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West Indies.
We are trying a new place to dive. Only breakfast is included in package.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none
New Business and Announcements:
Christmas Party will be Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 6:00, at Red
Lobster, 8720 Baymeadows Road. They did a good job last year and
we look forward to seeing everyone.
There will be a Photo Contest. Please send entrees to Beth Strawbridge.
Super Bowl Party is being planned on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
We hope to see you there.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize: none
Program:
Sea Grant, Bite Sized Science
Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch by Dr. Savanna Barry and Armando J. Ubeda
UF/IFAS Website: flseagrant.org
The next meeting will be at Athena Owl Greek Restaurant on 9551 Baymeadows
Road, on January 11, 2023, at 6:00. Please bring a friend.
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October 12th, 2022
Called to order by President, Bob Riddle at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guests and New Members:
None
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1,509.10
Dues are now due. Please pay ASAP; checks can be mailed to Vicky Tyde.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on website.
Vice President: Nica McAnanany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
The Website is up to date and on the internet.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is maintaining our page on the website. Thank you for posting
pictures and articles on our site.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Beth is keeping Virtual Meetings up to date.
Dive Reports:
There are no dive reports for last month except for Bob cleaning his
pool.
Trip Information:
August 12, 2023 to August 19, 2023: Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
Minimum of 8 guests must travel, $100 deposit required.
June 1, 2024 to June 8, 2024: Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, West
Indies.
Breakfast only is included. Please see Vicky Tyde foe additional information.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none
Birthdays:
Joan Tournay: 10/27
New Business and Announcements:
Christmas Party: December 3, 2022 at 6:00 at Red Lobster, Baymeadows
Road.
We had our party there last year and they did a good job. More information
is to come.
50/50 Raffle: None
Door Prize: None
Program:
Bite Size Science, Sea Grant
Diamonds In The Panhandle: Terrapin Turtle Nesting Habits
By Brittany Hall-Schaf and Rick O’Conner
Next meeting will be at the Athena Owl in Baymeadows, on 11/9/22, at
6:00.
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September 14th, 2022
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President by Zoom
Welcome
Guests or new Members: None
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde, totals given by Nica
Checking account balance: $1915.10
Membership dues are now due. Please mail to Vicky Tyde.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
There are no minutes for July or August, no meeting was held.
Vice President: Nica McAnanany
The newsletter is up to date and on the website.
She is busy virtual organizing speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
The website is up to date and on the internet.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is maintaining our page on the website.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Beth is keeping our virtual meetings up to date.
Dive Reports:
A good time was had by all who went to Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras
in July, 2022. The weather was good, with relatively calms seas and
some wind.
Eagle Rays were plentiful and messing up Nica’s photos in the front
yard. Although for the most part, there were lots of opportunities for
great pictures. Seahorses and turtles were all over the place! Nica won
a prize for the most unusual find: a short tailed sharp nosed eel.
Trip Information:
August 12 to 19, 2023-Coco view resort, Roatan, Honduras, Phil and Vicky
both have free trips.
June 2024-Divi Flamingo Dive Resort, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles
Breakfast is included, but you must get your own lunch and dinner.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none, we are thinking of retiring it.
Does anyone have any ideas for the Christmas Party on December 10, 2022?
We were thinking of having it at Red Lobster, again. They did a good
job last year.
We will have a photo contest at the end of the year.
New Business and Announcements:
August 17-18, 2022-Florida Fin Fest at Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville
Beach, FL
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize: none
Program: Sea Grant Bite Sized Science: The Great Goliath Grouper Count
By Brittney Sharp and Dr. Angela Collins from Miami Dade
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April 13th, 2022
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or New Members: None
Reports
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1,735.59
Membership Dues are due now. Please mail a check or use Pay Pal.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Sea Grants will no longer be available on the Web. We may have to get our meeting
Programs from You Tube.
Website: Bob Riddle
The website is up to date and on the internet.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
Vicky is working on keeping our page up to date.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
Beth is keeping our virtual meetings up to date.
Dive Reports
Bob tested out his equipment in his swimming pool and
has reported that the visibility was 40 feet.
Trip Information
July 9, to July 16, 2022, and July 16 to July 23, 2022,
Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras. Final Payment is due. We are not
sure what we need to go to Coco View. We may only need our Vaccine
Cards for entering into the country. COVID tests may not be necessary.
FVI: There will be no meeting on July 13, 2022 because
all officers are out of the country.
Old Business
Coprolite Award: None
New Business and Announcements
There is a new dive boat in Jacksonville area with Nautical Divers.
They are offering a 3 tank dive off of Jacksonville for
$250. Please see Nica for more information.
50/50 Raffle
$5.00 goes to Rob Hagen
Door Prize Drawing
None
Program
Bite Sized Science: Diamonds in the Panhandle by Rick
O’Connell
This program is about Diamondback Terrapin Turtles
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Athena’s
Owl on Baymeadows Road at 6:30. You can also join the meeting by Zoom.
We hope to see you there.
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March 9th, 2022
Due to the intersection of a number of unusually simultaneous
number of absences due to dive travel plus personal and
pandemic-related events, it became apparent that
relatively few members would be available for the scheduled
meeting date.
A vote was held by those members who did indicate they'd be
available for the meeting and the result was that no formal
meeting was held in March 2022. |
February 13th, 2022
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or New Members: None
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde, by Zoom
Checking Account Balance: $1,848.23
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
She is working on getting us speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date and Bob is maintaining it.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
She is working on keeping our page up to date.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping our virtual meetings up to date.
Dive Reports:
Daniel has gone diving every month except November and
December. He has gone to South Florida for Shark diving and Jupiter
and West Palm Beach for drift diving.
Trip Information:
July 9, 2022 to July 16, 2022, and July 16, 2022 to July
23, 2022, Coco View Resort in
Roatan, Honduras. A $50.00 deposit will hold your room.
11 people are going at this time. The final Payment is due in April
meeting 2022.
Please consider trip insurance to cover Covid exposure.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: None
New Business:
Nica and Bob are having a Super Bowl Party on Sunday,
February 13, 2022.
Party starts at 5:30 and bring a dish to share and BYOB.
New Business and Announcements:
Photo Contest is at today’s meeting; Beth will be tabulating the
results.
First Place for Above Water: Nica McAnany
First Place for Below Water: Daniel Hughes
Mike Dupes’ Funeral Service will be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Church, on Saturday,
February 26, 2022. Please come and lend your support.
50/50 Raffle: None
Door Prize Drawing: Bob Riddle, $10 gas card to Gate.
Open Forum:
The Alligator Farm has the spoonbills building their
nest later this month.
It can be an exciting field trip.
Program: None
Next meeting will be Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Athena’s Owl
on Baymeadow’s Road at 6:00. You can also join the meeting by
Zoom. We hope to see you there.
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January 12th, 2022
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President, at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or New Members: none
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde, not present
Checking Account Balance: $2,868.41
If you have not paid your dues, please pay them now.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
She is working on getting us new speakers for meetings in 2022.
Sea Grant has suspended their programs until February of 2022.
Website: Bob Riddle
There are no huge changes for the Website and it is up to date.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
She is working on keeping our page up to date..
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping our virtual meetings up to date.
Dive Reports:
Valerie, Leland, and their children attempted to go diving on their
cruise with Royal
Caribbean. The dive was cancelled due to poor visibility, but Valerie thinks
it was
because of lack of numbers. They went to the Water Park and snorkeling instead.
Trip Information:
July9, 2022 to July 16, 2022, and July 16, 2022 to July 23, 2022
Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras, $50.00 deposit will hold your room.
11 people are going; the final payment is due in April 2022.
Please consider getting a PSA precheck to making your flying easier with American
Airlines.
Sea bands are available at Target and Publix. It puts pressure on your wrist
to relive
sea sickness.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: no nominations
The Christmas Party at Red Lobster was a success. Everyone had lots
of wine and
good food.
The Picture Contest entrees have been delayed to this weekend. Please submit
your
photos as soon as possible.
New Business and Announcements:
Nica and Bob are having a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Febuary 13, 2022.
Party starts at 5:30; please bring a dish to share and BYOB. We will have TV’s
everywhere for your viewing pleasure.
On a sad note, we lost 2 of our dear Scubanauts members this year,
Pam Kurtz and
James Michael Dupes. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. We
will
miss you both, so much.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize: none
Program: none
Please join us at our next meeting on February 9, 2022 at 6:00, at
Athena’s Owl on
Baymeadows Road or by Zoom. We are always looking for
new members.
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December, 2021
Each December no regular Scubanauts monthly meeting is held. The Scubanauts
hold our annual Christmas Party instead of having a formal meeting.
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November 10th, 2021
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle at 6:31
Welcome
Guests or new Members: None
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $3007.67
21 members have paid their dues.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The newsletter is up to date and on the website.
She is working on getting us speakers for meetings in 2022.
Website: Bob riddle
The website is unto date. Bob is working on a rewrite for the website.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
She is working on keeping our page up to date.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping our virtual meetings up to date.
Dive Reports: none
Trip Information:
July 9, 2022 to July 16, 2022 and July 16, 2022 to July
23, 2022
Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras, $50.00 deposit will
hold your room.
Rooms that they are holding for us will be dropped in
January 2022.
Please consider trip insurance to cover cancellation
for Covid.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none
New Business and Announcements:
Christmas Party will be at the Red Lobster on Baymeadows
Road on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 6:00.
We are having a private room capable of holding 50 people.
There is a limited beer and wine and the menu is pared
down to $15 entrees.
50/50 Raffle: Kathy Torrence, $4.00
Door Prize Drawing: Rob Hagan, $10 Gas Card
Program: Diane Schleissing presents:
“Are You My Mother?” Nesting Sites of Loggerhead Turtles and
DNA Collecting of Green Turtles
The next meeting will be January 12, 2022, at 6:00 Athenian Owls, Baymeadows
Road.
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October 13th, 2021
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President
Welcome
Guests or new Members: none
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $2,033.69
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
The Newsletter is up to date and on the website.
Nica is working on a survey for the Christmas Party in December.
Website: Bob Riddle
The website is up to date. Bob is working on ways to make it more responsive
and
improve viewing conditions.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
She is keeping our page up to date.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping our virtual meetings up to date.
Dive Reports:
Vicky was on the Royal Caribbean September 2021. She
dove at Coco Kay and saw
a stingray at 40 feet.
Trip Information:
July 9, 2022 to July 16, 2022, and July 16, 2022 to July
23, 2022
Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras, $50.00 deposits are
due today.
Please consider trip insurance to cover cancellation
for Covid.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: none
Birthdays:
Pam Kurtz 10/9
Joan Tournay 10/27
New Business:
The Christmas Party is open to active members that have
paid their dues in the last 2 years. We surveyed the members. 18 members
voted yes for a restaurant and 4 voted no.
Red Lobster on Baymeadows Road and I 95, can accommodate
50 people in their back room. The menu prices are good and we can charge
$20 per member and $30 per guest.
We can have a cash bar for drinks if we need to. There
will be a gift exchange for $15.
The date will be Saturday, December 11, at 6:00.
There will be more discussed at the next meeting.
50/50 Raffle: none
Door Prize: Bob Riddle, $10 Gas Card Prize
Program:
Bite Sized Science from University of Florida
“
Myths, Monsters, and Mollusks” by Vincent Encomio, UNFL
The next meeting will be at Athenian Owls, 9551 Baymeadows Road on
11/10/21 at 6:00.
We hope to see you there, or connect with Zoom.
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September 8th, 2021
Called to Order: Bob Riddle, President at 6:30.
Guests or New members: No new members to vote in.
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1983.11
17 members have paid their dues; please pay your dues if you haven’t
already.
Membership dues are: Single $35, Family $70, Associate Member $12
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
Sea Grant is shut down until the end of the year.
The Newsletter is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is updating and maintaining our Website.
Facebook: Vicky Tyde
She is keeping our page up to date.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping our virtual meeting up to date.
Dive Reports: none
Trip Information:
October 2, 2021, Croctoberfest at the Alligator Farm
in St. Augustine, FL
July 9, 2022 to July 16, 2022, and July 16, 2022 to July
23, 2022, Coco View Resort,
Roatan, Honduras. The Prices will be at 2020 rates. We
require a $50 deposit to hold your spot.
Are their any ideas for other trips? Please let us know.
Coprolite Award: none
Old Business:
Christmas Party is on hold for now because of Delta Variant
of Covid.
We will ask members questions on whether or not they
want to have it.
Emails will be sent to current members, please reply
only to sender.
New Business: none
Birthdays:
Sharon Harville: 9/8
Bob Riddle: 9/22
Scott Hoffman: 9/3
Diane Schleissing: 9/25
Beth Strawbridge: 9/18
50/50 Drawing: Rob Hagen wins $5
Door Prize: Joan Tournay wins $10 gas card
Program: Bite Sized Science:” Is a Hog Fish a Snapper? Unmasking
Florida’s Hogfish”,
By Angela Collins, UNFL
The next meeting will be 10/13/21 at 6:00. Please join us at Athenian
Owls, 9551 Baymeadows Road, or by Zoom.
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August 11th, 2021
Called to Order by: Bob Riddle, President at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or New Members: Carol Wyninger
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $2,103.05
Membership Dues are due; Single $35, Family $70, Associate Member $12
12 members have paid their dues. They can be mailed to Vicky Tyde.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
She is working on options for our annual Christmas Party and the Newsletter.
Website: Bob riddle
He is maintaining our Website and keeping the domain registration up to date.
Facebook: Vicky is our administrator keeping it up to date.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping up our virtual meetings.
Dive Reports:
There are none because of Hurricane Fred.
Trip Information:
Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras, July 9 to July 16,
2022 and July 16 to July 2022.
Vicky is going for 2 weeks. The prices will be at 2020
rates. We require a $50 deposit to hold your spot for week one or week
two.
Are there any ideas for any other trips? We need trip
leaders.
Old Business:
We need to decide where to hold the Christmas Party.
The options are Clark’s, Athenian Owl, Stonewood, or Floribbean
Catering. Surveys will be sent to the group.
Are there any nominations for the Coprolite Award? No
one holds it right now.
New Business:
A motion was voted on to include anyone in the 50/50
drawing.
Door Prize: $10 gift certificate to Rob by Zoom.
No 50/50 drawing was held at tonight’s meeting.
Program:
The Incredible World of Echinoderms
Webinar by Victor Blanco, University of Florida, Sea
Grant
Please come to next month’s meeting, 9/8/21, at Athenian Owl,
9551 Baymeadows Road, Unit 21, Jacksonville, FL, or join us by Zoom.
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July 14th, 2021
Call to order by Bob Riddle, President at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or new members: None
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,645.05
Scubanauts Dues are due: $35.00- per person
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
She is presently working on getting speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is keeping our Website up to date.
Facebook: Everyone is posting on our Website.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping up with our virtual meetings.
DIVE REPORTS
Coco view in Roatan was wonderful for Vicky, Joan, Valerie,
Leland, Bob, Nica, Phil, and Susan. Leland said, “It was like
swimming in a Swimming pool only with fish!”
Daniel went to South Florida and the Keys and saw sea
monkeys on Islansmarada.
Diane snorkled at Three Sisters Springs
Nadine, Gary, and Cari went to Ambergris Key in Belize
and had a great time.
TRIP INFORMATION
July 9-16 and 16 -25, 2022: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras
Divers Supply is offering trips out of Panama City with
Dive east Charters, a 6 pack.
Great Annual Fish Count is coming in July.
October 14 to 17: Reef Fest in Key Largo, please go to
reef.org.
OLD BUSINESS
Coprolite Award: none
Christmas Party: We need a new place; Clarks does not
have any staff right now.
Nica has offered her home for the party.
NEW BUSINESS
The Mediterranean is closing; we need a new place for
our meetings.
We can try Athena and Al’s on Baymeadows Road.
Force E Scuba Website is having a Zoom Meeting on Facebook
June 10, 2021, 6:30 PM, ENT Doctor talks on the effect
of Scuba on Ears and Sinuses.
Birthdays:
Daniel HCalled to Order by: Bob Riddle, President at
6:30
Welcome
Guests or New Members: Carol Wyninger
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,999.05
Dues are now due; Single $35, Family $70, Associate Member $12
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website
Vice President: Nica McAnany
She is working on getting us interesting speakers for our meetings and maintaining
the
Newsletter.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is working on maintaining our website and keeping it up to date.
Facebook: Vicky is our administrator; she is contacted by more people
wanting to
learn how to dive. She has suggested questions to answer to join our Facebook
page.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping up with our virtual meetings.
Dive Reports:
Daniel went to South Florida and saw turtles.
Do we have any ideas for short trips? South Florida? The Keys? Kayak
Trips to the Springs?
We really need trip leaders.
Trip Information:
We are going to Coco view Resort, Roatan, Honduras July
9 to July 16, 2022 and
July 16 to July 25, 2022. Vicky is going for 2 weeks.
Price will be at 2020 rates.
Old Business:
Are there any nominations for the Coprolite Award? No
one holds it right now.
We need a new place for the Christmas Party. Clark’s Restaurant
has been disappointing.
Does anyone have suggestions for a new place? Please
let the board know. We will do
our research also.
New Business:
We have a new place to meet at Athenian Owl, 9551 Baymeadows
Road, Unit 21, Jacksonville, FL. Please bring new members to our next
meeting 8/11/21, at 6:30.
Birthdays: Rhonda Felger
50/50 Drawing: Rob Hagen
Door Prize Spin: Joan Tournay
Announcements:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Timothy
Obi, a local diver and spear fisherman, lost offshore of Jacksonville,
FL. You will be greatly missed by all of us
in the diving community. Rest in peace.
Program:
Aqua Culture for Coral Reef Restoration
Webinar by: Josh Patterson, UF/IFAS
ughes 6/9
50/50 Raffle: Nica $9:00
Door Prize drawing: none
PROGRAM:
Bite Size Science Webinar
Super Sea Slugs by Michael Sipos, University of Florida,
IFAS
The next meeting will be again be at the Athenian Owl Restaurant at
9551 Baymeadows Rd. Suite #21-23. Please bring guests; everyone
has been vaccinated.
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June 9th, 2021
Call to order by Bob Riddle, President at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or new members: None
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,645.05
Scubanauts Dues are due: $35.00- per person
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
She is presently working on getting speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is keeping our Website up to date.
Facebook: Everyone is posting on our Website.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is keeping up with our virtual meetings.
DIVE REPORTS
Coco view in Roatan was wonderful for Vicky, Joan, Valerie,
Leland, Bob, Nica, Phil, and Susan. Leland said, “It was like
swimming in a Swimming pool only with fish!”
Daniel went to South Florida and the Keys and saw sea
monkeys on Islansmarada.
Diane snorkled at Three Sisters Springs
Nadine, Gary, and Cari went to Ambergris Key in Belize
and had a great time.
TRIP INFORMATION
July 9-16 and 16 -25, 2022: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras
Divers Supply is offering trips out of Panama City with
Dive east Charters, a 6 pack.
Great Annual Fish Count is coming in July.
October 14 to 17: Reef Fest in Key Largo, please go to
reef.org.
OLD BUSINESS
Coprolite Award: none
Christmas Party: We need a new place; Clarks does not
have any staff right now.
Nica has offered her home for the party.
NEW BUSINESS
The Mediterranean is closing; we need a new place for
our meetings.
We can try Athena and Al’s on Baymeadows Road.
Force E Scuba Website is having a Zoom Meeting on Facebook
June 10, 2021, 6:30 PM, ENT Doctor talks on the effect
of Scuba on Ears and Sinuses.
Birthdays:
Daniel Hughes 6/9
50/50 Raffle: Nica $9:00
Door Prize drawing: none
PROGRAM:
Bite Size Science Webinar
Super Sea Slugs by Michael Sipos, University of Florida,
IFAS
The next meeting will be again be at the Athenian Owl Restaurant at
9551 Baymeadows Rd. Suite #21-23. Please bring guests; everyone
has been vaccinated.
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May 12th, 2021
Call to Order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:33
Welcome
Guests or new members: none
REPORTS
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,595.05
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and posted on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcamcanany
She is working on getting us speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is keeping our website up to date.
Face book: Everyone is taking advantage of posting on our site.
Zoom: Beth Strawbridge
She is organizing and keeping up with our meetings.
DIVE REPORTS:
Vicky, Rusty, and Phil went to the pool at Sea Hunt and
tested their equipment.
TRIP INFORMATION:
May 15-22, 2021: Coco View in Roatan, Honduras. We have
8 divers going and making last minute preparations.
June 7-13, 2021: Fish Out of Water Virtual Run
May 15-16, 2021: Lion Fish Festival in Destin, FL
Labor Day Weekend: West Palm Beach
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award: no one, it must be a dive related mishap.
NEW BUSINESS:
Officer Elections: Nica, Vicky, and Joan agreed to keep
their positions one more year.
Rob is stepping down and Bob Riddle is taking his place.
Thanks to everyone for their contributions.
DAN is tracking COVID exposed Divers and its effects
on their health.
We need to buy a new projector for the meetings; Nica
is getting some prices.
50/50 RAFFLE: Nica gets $6.00
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING: Pat, Beth’s Mom gets the $10.00 certificate
from the Mediterranean Restaurant
BIRTHDAYS:
Barbara Hassis: May 3
PROGRAM:
Sharks of Florida by Armando Ubeda
The next meeting will be at the Mediterranean Restaurant on Baymeadows
Road on June 9, 2021. Please bring guests; everyone has been vaccinated.
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April 14th, 2021
Called to Order by: Nica Mccanany, in place of Rob’s absence,
at 6:45
WELCOME
GUESTS OR NEW MEMBERS: Carol
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,600.14; everyone has paid dues.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica Mccanany
She is presently working on getting speakers for the next meeting.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is keeping website up to date. The check for the web fee has cleared.
Facebook:
The group stated our page up to date.
Newsletter: Nica Mccanany
She is working on it every month, for the last 20 years.
Zoom; Beth Strawbridge
DIVE REPORTS:
Dez, Nadine, Gary, and Karri are diving in Belize this week; we expect
a full time report when they get back.
TRIP INFORMATION:
May 15 to 22, 2021: Coco view Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
8 people are going; make sure you get your Covid test
within 72 hours of flying.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
April 3, 2021 Phil Harville had his Celebration of Life
at Hanna Park.
About 30 people came and also had the Color Guard from
the Navy. We will miss you, Phil.
DAN has started a survey to research divers exposed to
the covid virus.
REEF is having a Virtual Race Week June 7 to 13, 2021.
Daniel is showing his Photographs at Archway Framing
in Atlantic Beach, FL.
Whole Foods is still selling Lion Fish.
North Florida Land Trust has acquired some new land on
Amelia Island. They offer a 360
degree virtual tour of Bogey Creek.
There are new dive site at Rivera Beach featuring statues
of 1000 Mermaids.
Researchers are finding surprisingly healthy corals in
Biscayne Bay, in Miami, FL.
Florida Naturalist is offering a Coastal Class in June.
Please see Beth for more details.
NEW BUSINESS;
Officer nominations are due now.
Birthdays:
4/17: Crawdaddy
4/9: Peggy
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award is still up for grabs; it must be a dive
related mishap.
50/50 RAFFLE: none
DOOR PRIZE: Bob Riddle, $10 gift certificate to the Mediterrania
PROGRAM:
Florida Sea Grant, “Bite Sized Science” Seahorses
by Shelly Kruger
The next meeting will be on May 12, 2021, at the Mediterrania Restaurant.
Please bring quests and come if you have had your Covid
vaccine.
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March 10th, 2021
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS OR NEW MEMBERS: Cloudia, Nurse Practitioner
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,629.99
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website
Vice President: Nica Mccanany
She is working on getting Richard Nunn to speak at our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is keeping website up to date.
Facebook: Scott
He is keeping our page up to date.
Newsletter: Nica Mccanany
She is working on it every month.
Zoom: Beth is working on it every month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Daylight Savings Time is coming up March 14, 2021.
DAN is doing a 5 year study on the effects of COVID on
divers.
Phil Harville’s Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, April
3, 2021 at Hanna Park with
a Beach Clean Up. We will miss you, Phil.
REEF is hosting a virtual 5K Fish Out of Water Run June
7 to 15, 2021.
Daniel is showing his photographs at Archway Framing
at Atlantic Beach.
Whole Foods is still selling Lionfish.
DIVE REPORTS:
Valerie is going to West Palm Beach or Blue Grotto.
Claudia is planning a dive to Jennie Springs.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award is still unassigned; it must be a dive
related mishap.
NEW BUSINESS:
Birthdays:
Lynda Dupes 3/22
Jim Barnes 3/16
Pat Strawberry 3/23
Michelle Bennett 3/24
Rob Hagan 3/27
TRIPS:
Easter Egg Hunt at Devil’s Den on Easter weekend.
Rob and Kathy are camping at Suwannee River Jumping Sturgeon
Festival last week in April 2021.
Coco View in Roatan in May 15 to 22, 2021, make sure
your passports are up to date.
PROGRAM:
“Conserving Baja’s Whale Sharks in Mexico”
Next Meeting will be April 14, 2021 at the Mediterranean, on Baymeadows
Road.
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February 10th, 2021
Meeting called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS OR NEW MEMBERS: Jason Phillips by Zoom
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is: $3,286.61
Secretary: Joan
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mccanany
She is working on getting new speakers.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is keeping website up to date and renewing our domain.
Newsletter: Nica Mccanany has been doing our newsletter for
20 years.
Face book: Scott
Zoom Czar: Beth
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Phil Harville’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 3,
2021 at Hanna Park
Beach Clean Up and Memorial. We will miss you, Phil.
Archway Framing at Atlantic Beach: Art and Photo Show
for Daniel Hughes.
It is located on Seminole Road. Daniel will be there
on Tuesdays 2 to 5.
Land Trust is sponsoring Boogie Creek.
Whole Foods is selling Lion Fish.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award is unassigned. It must be a dive related
mishap.
DIVE REPORTS:
Leland got his Nitrox Certification. Congratulations!
NEW BUSINESS:
Birthdays this month: Jason on February 28
TRIP INFORMATION:
Mini Lobster Season: July 28/29
Jumping Sturgeon Festival April 24
Lemon Shark Dive in West Palm Beach: March 5, 6, and
7
Roatan Coco View: May 15 to 22, 2021.
We must get a negative Covid test before flight and one
before returning to USA.
Nurse Andrea can give us the test there: CVS and Acivina
offering test in Jacksonville.
There is no Program today. We are sharing Photos.
Next Meeting will be March 10th at the Mediterranean and with
Zoom.
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January 13th, 2021
Meeting called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
• Speaker Anna DeLoach presented Blennies
•
Meeting called to order at 7:19 PM by Rob Hagen
•
Secretary – nothing new
•
Webmaster – working on getting minutes on the website
•
Treasurer - $2836.53 of which $1080.10 is designated
for Roatan
•
VP – nothing new, speaker for February will be our very own photographers
best ever pictures
•
FB – Scott, Rob, Nica as administrators, group open to members
and friends, several odd requests lately
•
Newsletter – No News
•
Announcements
o Daniel Hughes is showing his pictures at Archway Art,
links on the Scubanauts FB page
o N FL Land Trust – new campaign on small island, Amelia Island/
Osceola still active. Beth to do a virtual Tour of Bogey Creek
o Whole Foods is still selling Lion Fish
•
No dive reports or Copralite issues
•
4.24 Jumping sturgeon festival at River Rendezvous on
the Suwanee river
•
Roatan 5.15-5.22
•
Lionfish festival 5.16 Destin
•
7/8 Lobster mini season
•
8/16 Scallop season opens
•
West Palm Beach maybe September
•
Old biz – none
•
New Biz – picture show coming next meeting
•
Spin the wheel – Phyl Stoeffel won
•
Meeting adjourned
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December 9th, 2020
• Meeting called to order at 6:43 PM by Rob Hagen, President
•
Secretary – nothing new
•
Treasurer – Vicky $1337.05 Paypal $500.00
•
VP Nica – still looking for speakers, will reach out to reef,
DAN may have webinars, Whitney and Anna DeLoach
•
Webmaster – Website is up, no new news
•
FB – nothing new
•
Annoucements
o Phil Harville passed away from covid on 12.8 as well
has his son in a car crash, will send Sharon card and visa gift card
from the club
o Daniel Hughes is showing his photo’s at Archway Arts
o N FL land trust – Amelia Island campaign, Osceola conservation
and Boogie creek park is open
o Tuba xmas on 12.12 Atlantic Beach
o Reef donations
•
Diving – Valerie and family went to rainbow river and crystal
river
•
No copralite award
•
Trips May Roatan 2021
•
Old biz – Crawdaddy added nothing
•
New biz – a celebration of life for Phil planned for 4.3.21
•
Photo contest cancelled for this year, showing pic’s via share
screen for Feb meeting
•
Dana will assist with some kind of remembrance for Phil
•
Dues are due
•
1.13.21 next meeting
•
Beth won spin the wheel $10
•
Kathy won the 50/50 raffle
•
Cookies were delivered to Mediterrania by Nica
•
No super bowl party
•
Meeting adjourned
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November 11th, 2020
• Called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 7:05 after an excellent program titled “Think
before you drink”. We had decided to break our norm and have the
presentation first and then the formal meeting instead of being the
other way around. This was done in order to minimize
the time commitment our guest presenter would
have to make.
•
Treasurer – Vicky $1879.88, 15 people have paid dues
•
VP – November will be Bottled water and springs FL master naturalist
Webmaster – Bob Riddle reported that the website is missing a
few of the meeting minutes and will be up to date soon. He learned from
Divers Supply that there are two new Offshore Jax boats and he will
add the weblink and additional information on the website.
•
Facebook page is status quo
•
Newsletter on website
•
Announcements:
o Our veterans – Kathy, Vicky, Crawdaddy, Gordy, Rusty, James
J, Phil Harville and James B
o Singletons closed down
o N FL Land Trust – trying to close on the property at Boggie
Creek
•
Dive reports – Valerie and Leland reported that the kids are both
certified now, thanks to Jim and Mary Jo Davis for gear donation for
Cayden. They dove Rainbow river
•
No Copralite – it is currently “paused”
•
Trip calendar – the Keys are open, GA Aquarium valentines day
scuba, possible blue heron bridge, offshore Jax, keys spring trip?
•
Roatan for 5/15/21-5/22/2021 Final payment due at Feb
meeting
•
Christmas party – various discussions were had, holding a regular
meeting 12/9 and Clarks has been postponed until next year
•
Old Biz – Crawdaddy had nothing new to add
•
New biz - none
•
Spin the wheel Vicky won
•
50/50 raffle – Kathy won
•
Meeting adjourned
|
October 14th, 2020
• Called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:35 PM
•
Treasurer – Vicky $1779.88, $200 allocated to Roatan, 15 people
have paid dues
•
VP – Diane will be the speaker tonight on what you won’t
see at the alligator farm, November will be Bottled water and springs
FL master naturalist
•
Webmaster – Domain name is good until 2025
•
Facebook webpage on cruise control
•
Newsletter on website
•
Announcements:
o 1000 Mermaid statues at Riviera Beach WPB
o Biscayne Bay healthy corals with no known reason
o Las Vegas diving – world war 2 bomber
o More details on conception boat fire in CA
o NFLT – webinar on saving Amelia island wild land
o Reef now has a book club starting in December
•
Dive reports Nica and Bob dove in Tavernier – showed video and
pictures of very friendly puppy dog nurse sharks. A dive op down there
has been feeding and petting them
•
Dez fell in the water while paddling a watercraft
•
October fest a great time was had
•
Poker run – Kathy won with a straight and $800 was raised
•
Trip calendar – the Keys are open
•
Christmas party – various discussions were had, holding a regular
meeting 12/9 and Clarks has been postponed until next year
•
Gary – Belize is getting back open lots of bookings and March
is open
•
Roatan 5/21
•
Old Biz – Crawdaddy had nothing new to add
•
Spin the wheel – Nadine won a Mediterrania gift card
•
James won $13 from the 50/50 raffle
•
Diane presented What you are not going to see at the
alligator farm.
|
September 9th, 2020
• Meeting called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:24 PM
•
Diane gave a snorkeling report, 9 family members went
to Crystal River for scalloping, Granddaughter in the water before anyone
else
•
Secretary – minutes on the website
•
Treasurer – report by Vicky $1702.88 $200 allocated to Roatan
•
VP – program webinar
•
Newsletter done
•
Announcements – N FL Land Trust looking at land @ Amelia Island
•
Dive reports – Nica reported 40’ of viz in her pool
•
No Copralite news
•
Activities:
o Poker run 9/19-9/230 River Rendezvous
o Croktoberfest at the alligator farm 10.3
o Christmas party at Clark’s December 12th
o Roatan final payments due at February meeting
o Think of any other trips for 2021
•
Old Biz – nothing new
•
New Biz – No new collections for Mediterrania
•
Birthdays – add Kathy to birthday list
•
Adjourned meeting
•
Barbara won Mediterrania gift card
|
August 12th, 2020
Meeting called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:26 pm
New members Anna DeLoach, and James and Tammy Welden
all voted in
Sec - Newsletter was done and Minutes are updated on
the website
VP – Program from Sea Grant regarding Coral spawning
Treasurer – we have money, details given
Webmaster – paying for next 5 years to for domain name
Announcements – Beth for the Land Trust - there are no public
events but they are still working on conserving lands
Whole Foods still selling lion fish
Dive reports – Anna and Ned DeLoach spent 4 days doing blackwater
diving in WPB, taking photos and specimen collection
Rob and Kathy went to the keys for mini lobster season
and did great, saw some great pictures of lobsters. Stated Keys still
has mandatory masks. They take highway 997 instead of I95 at I75. Longer
but better drive.
Trips – Roatan May 15th – May 22nd 2021 was discussed, scalloping,
Suwanee poker run 9/19-9/20, Venice
Old Business – none
New Business – Officer nominations are still postponed
New charter called Due East dive charter out of Jax find
them on Facebook
Discussing of trying a zoom meeting with some folks at
Mediterrania and some joining from home
Continuing the collection for staff at Mediterrania
lobster diving offshore
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm
Door prize was won by Gory Schleissing $10 Mediterrania
gift card
Beth – program from Sea Grant on Coral Spawning
|
July 8th, 2020
Secretary's Report - Minutes are updated on the website and Newsletter was done
Treasurer – Vicky reviewed funds and Dues are due, email sent out with Vicky’s address or you can paypal her
VP Nica no new news
Webmaster - Bob reported that our club's "Scubanauts.com" Internet domain name registration will soon expire and needs to be renewed. The 5-year cost for the domain name registration itself plus an optional service approved by club vote will be $259.
The renewal must be submitted by September to retain our domain. Accordingly a motion was made, seconded,
and approved by the attendees to renew our domain name as recommended.
Facebook updates can be posted.
Announcements – N FL Land Trust not much happening, FL Master
Naturalist classes online – the agenda’s not approved yet
so the training is virtual.
Olympus has announced that their Consumer Camera Division
will be sold. (Many Scubanauts are currently diving different iterations
their excellent TG / "Tough" camera systems so this is not
great news).
For those looking for a diving-themed Covid covering,
Capt. Slate Scuba Adventures is now selling snoods.
Lobster mini season July 29th and 30th this year. Kathy
and Rob will be going down to the keys for a week.
Scallop season is now open in various places.
Due to ever-changing Covid restrictions, the Scubanauts
do not yet have any dive trips scheduled for 2021
except Roatan 5/15-22nd 2021 (rooms are still available).
Old Business – Phil Harville is doing better
New business – Per club vote new officer elections are still postponed until
the resumption of physical club meetings.
On YouTube – The YouTube local news is about the 100-year-old
wreck of the Cotopaxi some 37 miles off of St Augustine
Cotopaxi. The associated video is from First
Coast News.
Meeting adjourned.
|
June 10th, 2020
Meeting called to order by Rob Hagen, President at 6:12
Minutes are updated on the website,
A donation was given from various of our members to
our servers at Mediterrania Restaurant (our usual physical
meeting location) of $125. They were very grateful,
Dues are due, email sent out with Vicky’s address or you can PayPal
her.
Newsletter was done,
Neptune Memorial Reef in Miami was mentioned
as an option for reefball-style burials. Vicky will
post to Facebook. Another option for to become a reefball
is the Joe Halusky Reef near Marineland .
The Copralite award is currently unassigned.
(With few opportunities to dive for so long due to the
pandemic, the club felt it was unfair to keep the same
member saddled with it).
Capt. Slate Scuba Adventures may be going out of business.
Lobster mini season July 29th and 30th this year. Kathy
and Rob will be going down to the keys for a week.
Scallop season is now open.
Old Business – still old.
New business – none.
Birthdays for June – Dana, Daniel and Tracy,
Meeting adjourned.
|
May 13th, 2020
Vicky gave Treasurer report,
Money donations are still being collected for our servers at our regular physical
meeting side the Mediterrania Restaurant. They were
very grateful.
Dues are due in June. An email was sent out with Vicky’s
address or you can PayPal her email address.
The newsletter
was done.
Peggy will call Clark’s fish camp next month to set up
our annual Christmas party.
Beth reported
that North Florida land
trust is doing Florida master naturalist classes
and that Duval county is doing online coastal class.
No dive reports except Bob
diving in the pool.
Due to the Covid-19 limitations on diving
sticking the previous holder with the Copralite award
for months with little prospect of being replaced by
a new honoree, the club voted that award should currently
be
designated
as unassigned until normal diving resumes..
Lobster mini season is July 29th
and
30th. The Florida Keys
are opening up June 1st.
The club voted that no club officer nominations will
be done until we can physically meet again.
Beth shared a 1 minute video of Roatan
Old Business
New business – none.
Birthdays for May – Jayne and Barb
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 |
April 8th, 2020
Meeting called to order by Rob.
Vicky gave Treasurers report and Dues are due in June.
An email was sent out with Vicky’s address or you can PayPal
her your dues.
Webmaster – no new news
Sec - Minutes are updated on the website and newsletter
was done and posted.
.
VP – Beth is giving a presentation on Florida Sea grasses.
Dive reports – Nadine, Gary and Karrie went to Jupiter and dove
with JDC
Anna DeLoach – Reef is having Friday night fish jeopardy – sounds
like fun!
Scott Hoffman – Cozumel is locked down, no diving, no bars and
no restaurants, only a few curbside or delivery. The reefs are seeing
lots of bleaching and the lionfish population is
Nadine still has the Copralite award and there's been
little diving due to Covid so there are no new nominations.
The Scubanauts are continuing the tip collection for
our servers at Mediterrania Restaurant (That's our usual physical meeting
location and, as with most restaurants during the pandemic, the loss
of business has the wait staff hurting).
Old Business – Crawdaddy is still old
New business – none
Birthdays for April - Phil, Janet, Peggy and Crawdaddy
Meeting was adjourned.
|
March 11th, 2020
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President, at 1835
Welcome
GUESTS OR NEW MEMBERS: None
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde Checking Account Balance is: $1145.41
(see itemized report)
Secretary: Joan Tournay Joan not present – Kathy Torrence filling
in on todays meeting minutes
Vice President: Nica McAnany Not present
Newsletter: (Bob for Nica): It is up to date and on the
Website.
Website: Bob Riddle It is up to date
Facebook: Lynda Dupes It is maintained by Lynda, but
Valerie has offered her daughter, Wallace to take over.
DIVE REPORTS:
•
Nadine: Blue Grotto – it wasn't horrible • Daniel: Crystal
River – Participated in the swim/snorkel face to face with manatees – He
got some great pics!
UPCOMING TRIP INFORMATION:
Until March 31: Lobster Season is still here a couple
more weeks March 30, 2020: San Pedro, Belize – Gary and Karry
leading dive trip April 25, 2020: SRR Jumpin' Sturgeon Festival & Sportsmen
for Warriors with Rob's Band “HouseRockers” July 4-10, 2020:
Coco View dive trip, Roatan, Honduras Sept 19, 2020: Annual Spring Hoppin’ Poker
Run – on the Suwannee River @ the Rendezvous October 2020: Tours
of the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine ~ Croc Fest Fall 2020: Scallop
trip on the west coast – Let's plan that! 2020: Possible trip
to see the Liberty Wreck in St. Simone, GA, tours of the Turtle Hospital
2020: Kayak trips in Fernandina Beach, FL. 2021: Possible trip to Cozamel,
Mexico.
OLD BUSINESS:
None per CrawDaddy :)
NEW BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
•
Bob and Valerie spoke about underwater metal detectors,
perhaps to take off shore • For those going to Roatan, don't forget
the Calomoseping (sp?), bug stuff • Vicki spoke to Vanessa @ Singletons
RE: OCearch might be their permanent home • Final payment due
for Roatan trip – May 4, 2020 • Options for local dives/boats: “MadDog” in
New Smyrna, “Miscontent” in Fernandina Bch and “The
Dive Source” intersection of 16 and 95 in St. Augustine. • Get
Well Wishes going out to Joan and Phil H – Feel better soon • Taking
Nominations in April for Next Years Officers
MARCH BIRTHDAYS:
Jim Barnes, Michelle Bennett, Linda Dupes, Rob Hagen,
and Pat Strawbridge! Happy Birthday to You All!
50/50 RAFFLE: Went to Rusty!
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING:
Went to Vicky!
PROGRAM:
Program today presented by Phyl & Vicky on Nudibranchs in Wakatobi
Next meeting: April 8th @ the Mediterrania Restaurant
at 1830. Meeting adjourned @ 1910 |
February 8th, 2020
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS OR NEW MEMBERS: None
REPORTS
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is: $2,493.70
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
Nica is working on getting us a meteorologist to talk to us at our March 2020
meeting.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
It is up to date with Windows 10.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
It is maintained by Lynda, but Valerie has offered her daughter, Wallace to
take over.
DIVE REPORTS
Lelan and Wallace got certified in Rainbow River, in
20 feet of very cold water.
They also went to Devil’s Den Spring. Sorry to hear that
instructor let student bolt to the surface.
TRIP INFORMATION
Lobster Season is still her until MARCH 2020.
July 4-10, 2020: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras. Some people
have dropped out leaving 10 remaining.
March 11, 2020: Gary and Kary are leading a trip to San
Pedro, Belize.
April 25, 2020: Suwannee River Rendezvous
Fall 2020: Scallop trip on the west coast.
2021: Possible trip to Cozamel, Mexico.
2020: Possible trip to see the Liberty Wreck in St. Simone,
GA and tours of the Turtle Hospital there.
2020: Kayak trips in Fernandina Beach, FL.
2020: Tours of the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL.
Croc Fest there in October 2020.
OLD BUSINESS
There was a great job with the Christmas Party at Clarks
Fish Camp.
If you need a Trip Leader Check List please see Bob.
Coprolite Award: Nadine; there will be others soon.
Please donate to the families of the Conception Dive
Boat Tragedy Go Fund Me Page.
NEW BUSINESS
Valerie and Lealan are engaged. Congratulations!
Phil Harville has had his Heart Cath. He is home now.
Joan Tournay is finally having her knee surgery. Please
pray that she has a speedy recovery.
BIRTHDAYS
Vicky: 1/14
Gordy: 1/14
Des: 1/15
50/50 RAFFLE: Nica gets $11.00
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING: Rod gets $10.00 gift certificate to Mediterranean.
Please get it from Vicky.
There was no Program today.
Photos for the Photo Contest are due today by Midnight.
There were only 3 people that have entered. Please enter your
photos to Rusty, Phil, or Nica, this year’s judges.
Next meeting will be on February 12, 2020 at the Mediterranean
Restaurant at 6:30. |
January 8th, 2020
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS OR NEW MEMBERS: None
REPORTS
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is: $2,493.70
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
Nica is working on getting us a meteorologist to talk to us at our March 2020
meeting.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the Website.
Website: Bob Riddle
It is up to date with Windows 10.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
It is maintained by Lynda, but Valerie has offered her daughter, Wallace to
take over.
DIVE REPORTS
Lelan and Wallace got certified in Rainbow River, in
20 feet of very cold water.
They also went to Devil’s Den Spring. Sorry to hear that
instructor let student bolt to the surface.
TRIP INFORMATION
Lobster Season is still her until MARCH 2020.
July 4-10, 2020: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras. Some people
have dropped out leaving 10 remaining.
March 11, 2020: Gary and Kary are leading a trip to San
Pedro, Belize.
April 25, 2020: Suwannee River Rendezvous
Fall 2020: Scallop trip on the west coast.
2021: Possible trip to Cozamel, Mexico.
2020: Possible trip to see the Liberty Wreck in St. Simone,
GA and tours of the Turtle Hospital there.
2020: Kayak trips in Fernandina Beach, FL.
2020: Tours of the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL.
Croc Fest there in October 2020.
OLD BUSINESS
There was a great job with the Christmas Party at Clarks
Fish Camp.
If you need a Trip Leader Check List please see Bob.
Coprolite Award: Nadine; there will be others soon.
Please donate to the families of the Conception Dive
Boat Tragedy Go Fund Me Page.
NEW BUSINESS
Valerie and Lealan are engaged. Congratulations!
Phil Harville has had his Heart Cath. He is home now.
Joan Tournay is finally having her knee surgery. Please
pray that she has a speedy recovery.
BIRTHDAYS
Vicky: 1/14
Gordy: 1/14
Des: 1/15
50/50 RAFFLE: Nica gets $11.00
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING: Rod gets $10.00 gift certificate to Mediterranean.
Please get it from Vicky.
There was no Program today.
Photos for the Photo Contest are due today by Midnight.
There were only 3 people that have entered. Please enter your
photos to Rusty, Phil, or Nica, this year’s judges.
Next meeting will be on February 12, 2020 at the Mediterranean
Restaurant at 6:30. |
December, 2019
Each December no regular Scubanauts monthly meeting is held. The Scubanauts
hold our annual Christmas Party instead
of having a formal meeting.
|
November 13, 2019
Called to Order by: Rob Hagan, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS: none
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance is $1,782.28. 24 members have paid their dues.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
She is working on getting Tim Deagan as a speaker for a weather program.
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
It is up to date.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on our website.
DIVE REPORTS:
Rob and friends went diving at Troy Springs and to the
River Rendezvous. Water was clear and 72 degrees.
Daniel went to Islamorada in the Keys. There is still
bad storm damage in the reefs in the Keys and visibility
was terrible.
TRIP INFORMATION:
Lobster season is still here until March of 2020.
July 4 to 11, 2020: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras. 16 people
are signed up for the trip.
March 11, 2020: Gary and Kary are leading a trip to San
Pedro, Belize. Please let him know if you are interested
in going and want him to send you an email.
Scubanauts Christmas Party will be December 14, 2020.
February 22, 2020: Boogie Creek is North Florida land
Trust first Public Park.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award: Nadine
NEW BUSINESS:
There is a new dive boat in Mayport called the Sweet
Lips.
Membership Dues are due at this time.
Pictures for the Photo Contest are due December 31, 2019.
The rules for the contest are on the website. Please
send admissions to Nica.
There is a Go Fund Me page for the Conception Dive Boat
Tragedy. Please donate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
North Florida Land Trust is having Nature Walks at Spoonbill
Pond, Little Talbot Island, and Boogie Creek Tours
with a Naturalist. Please sign up on website or see
Beth for more information.
Whole Foods is still selling Lionfish.
BIRTHDAYS:
11/26: Valerie
11/28; Gary
DOOR PRIZE: Rob, $10 gift certificate to Mediterranean,
please get it from Vicky.
50/50 DRAWING: Beth, $7.00.
PROGRAM:
Scubanauts Shark Dives at Tiger Beach, Walkers Cay, Bahamas
in 1995
Presented by Bob Riddle.
The next meeting will be January 8, 2020 at the Mediterranean
Restaurant.
Please bring guests and new members.
|
October 9, 2019
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS: none
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1661.13, no activity on account since last month.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
Nica is working on getting speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
It is up to date and being maintained.
There was a Facebook post for Jim Abernathy for a Shark Dive in Tiger Beach,
Bahamas.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on our website
TRIP INFORMATION:
July 4 to 11, 2020: Coco view, Roatan, Honduras. 16 people are signed up.
November 8 to 11, 2019: Suwannee River Rendezvous, Mayo, FL
November 9 and 11, 2019: North Florida Land trust Nature walks, Spoonbill Pond
and
Boogie Creek.
Autism Paddle in March 2020.
December 14, 2019: Christmas Party at Clarks Fish Camp.
There is a new Dive Boat at Mayport called the Sweet Lips.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award: Nadine
There is a Go Fund Me Page for the Conception Dive Boat
Tragedy in California.
Please contribute.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BIRTHDAYS:
Pam: 10/9
Joan: 10/27
50/50 Raffle: Beth’s Mom got $6.50
Door Prize Drawing: Valerie got $10.00 gift certificate,
please get from Vicky next time.
No Program today
Coming soon will be a Program on Valet Diving.
Next meeting will be at the Mediterranean on November
13, 2019.
|
September 11, 2019
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President at 6:30
WELCOME
GUESTS: none
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
22 people have paid their dues.
Checking account balance: $1,620.13
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
She is working on getting a Meteorologist for a speaker. Please let us know
if you
have any suggestions for speakers at our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
It is up to date and running.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on our website.
TRIP INFORMATION:
July 4 to 11, 2020: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras, 16 people
are signed up.
Airline Fares are around $1000 round trip right now.
Lobster Season is to March 2020.
Diane is planning a Paddle Board Trip in St. Augustine.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award goes to Nadine for her Bonaire Trip.
There is a Bird Walk planned in Boogie Creek, with North
Florida Land Trust.
Please see Beth for details.
Wright Whale Festival is on November 2, 2019 in Fernandina
Beach, FL.
There is a Go Fund Me page for the victims of the Conception
Boat Tragedy in California and Hurricane Dorian. Please
donate.
NEW BUSINESS:
Dec. 14, 2019: Christmas Party at Clark’s Fish
Camp. Prices are $20 for members, $35 for guests, and
$12 extra for the Joan’s cut.
We are still doing a $10 to $15 gift exchange; bring
a gift, get a gift.
Rob still has some Scubanauts old records. Please see
him if you want a piece of history.
We need trip leaders. We have a check list on the website
or you can see Bob for more information.
BIRTHDAYS:
Sharon: 9/8
Bob: 9/21
Beth: 9/18
Kathy: 9/18
Scott: 9/3
Diane: 9/25
50/50 RAFFLE:
Rhonda $23.00
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING:
Phil Harville $10.00
PROGRAM:
Wakatobi, Part II, Bottom Dwellers by Vicky Tyde and
Phil Stofel.
The next meeting will be here at the Mediterrania Restaurant
on Baymeadows Road at 6:30.
|
August 8, 2019
Called to order by: Rob Hagan
WELCOME
GUESTS: None
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $4405.06
Club Dues are due: $35.00 per member.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting us a speaker for Bimini Shark Research.
Website: Bob Riddle
Newsletter: Nica
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
We thank you all for your service.
DIVE REPORTS:
Roatan was wonderful. The weather was beautiful; we saw lots of seahorses,
and other
creatures. The staff treated us very well. We will go back again.
Daniel went to St. Croix. He saw lots of sharks and had some good diving.
Gary and Kerry went to Jupiter and saw Goliath Grouper.
Nadine went to West Palm Beach reported a strong current and Lemon Sharks.
TRIP INFORMATION:
Lobster Season is now to March 2019.
August 18 and 19, 2018 Diving with Sea Dogs in St. Augustine.
August 25 and 25, 2018 JJ Gray
September 15, 2018 Belize City, Belize.
October 30, 2018 Suwannee River Clean up.
May to August 2019 Diving with Scott in Mexico.
June 2019 Wakatobi Diving Resort. The second deposit
of $1000 is due in Sept. 2018.
OLD BUSINESS:
Peggy is checking on Christmas Party at Clarks December
2018.
NEW BUSINESS:
Credit Card Reader has been set up for the club. Please
see Vicky.
A trip check list has been generated by Bob Riddle.
BIRTHDAYS:
Rusty: August 8
Kerry: August 12
Phil: August 17
COPOLITE AWARD:
No one nominated in Roatan!
50/50 RAFFLE: Rhonda
DOOR PRIZE: Pat
PROGRAM: Christine Harmon: Amelia Island Beach and Marine
Life Task Force
The next meeting is at The Mediterranean on September
12 at 6:00.
Please bring new guests!
|
July 10, 2019
Called to Order by Rob Hagen at 6:30.
WELCOME
GUESTS: None
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1,083.13
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
Newsletter is up to date.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Facebook is up to date.
DIVE REPORTS:
Vicky, Rhonda, Sarah, Ken, Scott, Rusty, and Phil went
to Wakatobi in May 2019. They took a two and a half
hour flight from Bali. The Diving was awesome with
water temperatures of 82 degrees. They got to see rice
paddies and ride around on motor scooters. Unfortunately,
Rusty and Phil had the Bali Belly and were terribly
sick the last couple days they were there.
Daniel went to Cozumel, Mexico and diving was good. He
saw Whale Sharks and Turtles mating. Current was strong,
but he did some snorkeling as well.
TRIP INFORMATION:
July 24 to 25, 2019: Lobster Mini Season
July 2020: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras
August to September, 2019: Scallop Season West Coast
of Florida.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award: still Nadine
Whole Foods has Lion Fish.
Scubanauts Christmas Party is December 14, 2019 at Clark’s
Fisk Camp.
November 2, 2019 is the Wright Whale Festival at Fernandina
Beach, FL.
Florida Land Trust is trying to establish Boogie Creek
Preserve, Pumpkin Hill on the
North side near Cedar Creek.
50/50 RAFFLE: Phil Harville
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING: Beth Strawberry $10.00 gift certificate
OPEN FORUM:
Rob has some old club records and letterheads.
Bob has the trip leader check list.
PROGRAM:
Bonaire Diving by Nadine Norton
Lots of shore diving.
Please bring guests with you for new members.
We need to send our newsletter to Dive Clubs.
Scuba divers have a meet up club in Gainesville area
for springs and cave diving.
The next meeting will be August 14, 2019 at the Mediterranean
|
June 12, 2019
Called to Order by Rob Hagen at 6:30.
WELCOME
GUESTS: Wallis and Caden
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $966.13
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nica Mcanany
She is working on getting new speakers.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is converting website and updating security. SSL links need updating.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
Everything is good and up to date.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
She is maintaining our Facebook page.
DIVE REPORTS:
Nadine, Gary, and Kary went to Bonaire to dive in May
2019. The whole island is a marine park. They did a
lot of shore diving with 2 dives a day and had a wonderful
time.
Valerie and Lelan went to Sea Dogs Dive Center, New Symmerna
Beach, FL. They dove 85ft. to wrecks and dark water with
lots of large fish.
TRIP INFORMATION:
July 4 to 11, 2020: Coco View Resort, Roatan, Honduras
March 2020: Belize
July through September 2019: Scallop Season Cedar Key.
OLD BUSINESS:
Dan is retiring and closing Offshore Diving in Mayport.
Coprolite Award: Nadine Norton for jumping off a cliff
and losing her mask in Bonaire.
NEW BUSINESS:
December 14, 2019: Scubanauts Christmas Party at Clark’s
Fish Camp.
BIRTHDAYS:
Daniel Hughes: 6/8
Tracy Johnson: 6/26
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Please bring guests to meetings.
Please volunteer for clean up dives.
50/50 Raffle: Nica for $11.00.
Door Prize Drawing: Gary for $10.00 gift certificate
to the Mediterranean.
PROGRAM:
Shannon Blankenship, Advocate Director of St. John’s
River Keeper
Major Issues Impacting Our River
The next Meeting will be July 10, 2019 at The Mediterrania Restaurant at 6:30.
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May 8, 2019
Called to Order by Rob Hagen
WELCOME
GUESTS: Beth’s Mom
REPORTS
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1,392.34, Credit Card has been cancelled.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
Guest speaker has been arranged for us.
Website: Bob Riddle
Everything is good and up to date.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
She is maintaining our Facebook page.
DIVE REPORTS:
Rhonda and Vicky went to West Palm Beach on April 27
to 28, 2019.
The Little Deeper has Brad as the Captain and based at
the city marina. Diving was good.
Nadine went diving in Jupiter, FL.
TRIP INFORMATION:
May 9, 2019: Bonaire
May 29, 2019: Wakatobi
July 2020: Roatan, Honduras
July 24 to 25, 2019: Mini Lobster Season
Coprolite Award: Rob still has it; Kathy called the
restaurant to see if they had it.
OLD BUSINESS:
Florida Land Trust has opened Boogie Creek Preserve this
weekend. It is near New Berlin Road.
Whole Foods has Lion Fish.
August to October we are planning diving Offshore Jacksonville.
August to September we are planning to go Scalloping
on the west coast.
Rob has old records for Scubanauts.
We need trip leaders for trips.
NEW BUSINESS:
Officers: President: Rob
Vice President: Nica
Secretary: Joan
Treasurer: Vicky
Birthdays: Barb: 5/3
Mike: 5/6
50/50 Raffle: Phil $15.00
Door Prize Drawing: Joan $10.00
PROGRAM: Climate Change on Alligators, Part II by Adam
Rosenbalm.
The next meeting will be at the Mediterranean on June
10, 2019.
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April 10, 2019
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen at 6:40.
Welcome
Guests or new member: Lelan
Reports
Treasurer: Vicki Tyde
Ending balance in checking is $892.21.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
We have speakers lined up for the next 2 months; Adam Rosenbalm will talk about
Alligators and Shannon Blankenship will talk about River Uprising.
Website: Bob Riddle
Everything looks good on the website.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the Website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
She is maintaining our Facebook page.
Dive Reports:
Rob went diving in Key Largo. He dove some shallow reef
dives, with a temperature of 78 degrees and saw lobsters
and nurse sharks.
Captain Jim went to Disney and dove in Epcot in the Living
Seas.
Trip Information:
April 26, 2019: Vicky is going to West Palm Beach.
May 5, 2019: Suwannee River Rendezvous, camping with
rob and Kathy.
May 10-15, 2019: Bonaire with Nadine, Kari, and Gary.
May 16-19, 2019: Lion Fish Festival in Destin, FL.
May 29, 2019: Wakatobi
July 2020: Roatan, Honduras
July 24-25, 2019: Mini Lobster Season.
Offshore Jacksonville: see Captain Dan.
Sept-Oct 2019: Scalloping on the west coast of Florida.
Coprolite Award:
Rob Hagen, for misplacing the coprolite award.
Old Business:
Whole Foods has Lionfish.
There is a talk at the Whitney this Thursday at 7:00
about the Deep Dive; the Sea level rising along our coast.
Rob has some old paperwork from Scubanauts years ago;
anyone is welcome to it.
New Business:
Nominations for Officers:
Secretary: Joan
Treasurer: Vicky
Vice president: possibly Nadine, Rusty or Beth
President: Rob
Birthdays:
4/9: Peggy Barnes
4/6: Phil Harville
4/6: Janet Betchkal
4/17: Crawdaddy
50/50 Raffle: Sharon got $9.00.
Door Prize Drawing: Gordi got $10 gift certificate.
Program:
Science, Sea Sickness, and the Sailing Sabbatical,
Presented by Daniel A. McCarthy, Jacksonville University.
The next meeting will be at the Mediterrania Restaurant
on May 8, 2019 at 6:30.
Guests are welcome.
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March 13, 2019
Called to Order by Rob Hagen
Welcome
Guests or new members: Crawdaddy (He hasn’t paid
his membership.)
Reports
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Total checking account balance is $1,598.75
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting us a biologist that will speak about coral reefs
in the
Bahamas.
Website: Bob Riddle
Everything is good on the website. All minutes are up
to date. Bob is working on keeping the operating system
and updating our domain.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
She is maintaining our Facebook page.
Dive Reports:
Rob went diving with Gordi and Diane in Costa Rica. They
saw many exciting things.
Diane went snorkeling and had a wonderful time. Visibility
was good.
Jan took a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Visibility was
nice for the reef dive.
Dan took a trip to Jupiter for a Shark dive. They saw
some Nurse and Lemon Sharks.
They also did the Wreck Treck and saw some Goliath Grouper.
Trip Information
Lobster Season until March 31, 2019.
March 23 to 30, 2019: Rob and Kathy going to Key Largo.
April 26, 2019: West Palm Beach diving with Little Deeper and Blue Heron Bridge.
May 4 to 11, 2019: Bonaire with Des, Nadine, Kari and Gary
May 16 to 19, 2019: Lion Fish Festival in Destin, FL.
May 29, 2019: Wakatobi Resort, 7 people are going to trip of a lifetime.
July 2019: Lobster mini season.
Scalloping on the west coast of Florida. No date set yet.
July 4 to 11, 2020: Roatan
Old Business
Coprolite Award: no new nominations
Whole Foods is selling Lion fish.
March 14, 2019: Program at the Whitney in St. Augustine
at 7:00.
Coastal Changes in our Environment.
New Business:
Next month will be officer nominations.
Vicky has cancelled our credit card and is filing our
taxes.
50/50 Raffle: Kathy wins $15.00.
Door Prize Drawing: Rusty wins $10.00 Gift Certificate
Program:
Dan Lindley from Diamond Divers Charters
He has a 46 ft. dive boat with room for 18 divers.
It is $100 for a 2 tank dive and $125 for a 3 tank dive.
Birthdays:
Rob Hagen March 27
Lynda Dupes March 11
Michelle Bennett March 24
Thank you to all that participated in the Photo Contest.
Please bring guests with you to the meetings.
Our next meeting will be April 10, 2019 at the Mediterrania Restaurant.
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February 13, 2019
Called to Order by: Rob R Hagen, President
Welcome
Guests: Patricia Laverty, Daniel’s friend
Reports:
Treasurer: Joan, subbing for Vicky
Total checking Account Balance: $5,972.49
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting Dan Lindel of the Diamond Diver to talk with us.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is working on getting details on cost for an IPS and
SSL Certificate.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the Website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
She is maintaining our Facebook page.
Dive Reports:
Rob went to Costa Rica; there were only two people on the dive boat. They saw
Manta
rays and Siphon Fish.
Trip Information:
May 2019: Wakatobi.
May 4-11, 2019: Caymans
May 10-18, 2019: Bonaire with Des, Nadine, Kari, and Gary.
March 2019: Camping in Key Largo with Nica, Bob, and Rob.
July 4-11, 2020: Roatan, Annual Fish Count, $50.00 deposit required.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: No nominations.
Whole Foods is selling Lion Fish.
Lobster Season ends on March 30, 2019.
Destin, Florida is having their Lion Fish Festival on May 15-19, 2019.
Mini Lobster Season starts on July 24, 2019.
New Business and Announcements:
North Florida Land is getting Boogie Creek Preserve.
They are working on acquiring Ocala and Osceola Corridor and Wildlife Area
and trying to save Fish Island in St. Augustine, Fl.
Thank you to Bob and Nica for hosting the Super Bowl
Party
If you want to lead a trip, please see Bob Riddle for a Trip Check List.
Vicky is working on getting a Credit Card reader.
50/50 Raffle: $14.00
Door Prize Drawing: $10.00 gift certificate goes to
Beth.
Program: Scubanauts Photo Contest
Underwater
1st Place: Bob/Wingman
2nd Place: Vicky/Afternoon Delight
3rd Place: Nica/Out for a Stroll
Above Water
1st Place: Vicky/How does my Hair Look?
2nd Place: Rob/Crawdaddy
3rd Place: Bob/Betters’ Post
Photos will be posted on the Website. Thank you to Barbara
and Beth for all their hard work!
Birthdays:
Feb 22: Bob Carmichael
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January 9, 2019
Called to Order by: Rob Hagen, President
Welcome
Guests: Lelan
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking account balance for November, 2018 was $1,838.32.
Checking account balance for December, 2018 was $2,298.75.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
Nadine has speakers lined up. For March we have Diamond Diver’s Captain
and for
April we have Coral Reefs and Sailboats.
Website: Bob Riddle
Website is up to date.
Newsletter: Nica Mcanany
It is up to date and on the Website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
It is up to date; let her know if you need help with postings.
Dive Reports:
Nadine took a trip to the Aqua Zoo with South Florida
Divers. She did a shore dive in 13 foot of water in
Lauderdale by the Sea.
Trip Information:
Valerie and Lelan plan on going to the Florida Keys.
Kary and Gary plan on going back to Roatan with Trobi
Divers.
May 2019: Wakatobi Trip Payments are due Feb 6, 2019;
seven people are going on this wonderful trip.
May 4-11, 2019: Jim Davis, Kathy and Rob are planning
trip to the Florida Keys.
May 11-18, 2019: Des and Nadine planning trip to Bonaire
with a Bed and breakfast.
July 2020: Roatan Dive Trip.
Old Business:
Christmas Party at Clark’s Fish Camp was a success.
Thank you to Barb, Diane, Peggy and Vicky for planning
it.
We collected $150 for the Melanoma Foundation in Denise
Hughes honor.
Thank you for your contributions!
Coprolite Award: Gary for no card in his digital Camera
while taking pictures.
North Florida Land Trust: Annual Meeting is February
7, 2019.
Lobster Season ends March 31, 2019.
New Business:
Feb 3, 2019: Superbowl Party at Bob and Nica’s.
Please bring a covered dish to share and
BYOB.
If you have any ideas for new trips or want to lead a
trip, please let us know.
50/50 Raffle: Phil Harville wins $12.50.
Door Prize Drawing: Sharon Harville wins Gift Certificate.
Birthdays:
Gordi: Jan 14
Vicky: Jan 14
Des: Jan 15
Photo Contest Deadline is 1/12/2019. Please send your
admissions to Beth.
Next Meeting will be at the Mediterranean on February
13, 2019.
We will judge the Photo Contest on that day!
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December, 2018
There is no formal meeting each December. Each year the Scubanauts hold
our annual Christmas Party
in lieu of having a meeting.
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November 14, 2018
Called to Order by Rob Hagan, President
GUESTS: Leland, Valerie’s friend
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $2,234.69
We are getting rid of our credit card reader; there are too many usage fees.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on speakers for our next meeting.
Website: Bob Riddle
Bob is working on keeping our website up dated.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Please contact her if you have anything for Facebook.
Newsletter: Nica McAnany
Nica is working to keep us current.
DIVE REPORTS:
There are no dive reports
for October.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rob’s Band, the All Star Orchestra, is playing at the
Gazebo on November 17, 2018 at 5:30 PM.
JJ Gray is playing North
Florida Land Trust, on the Westside on December 1, 2018.
See Beth for details.
Gary is going to a cookout
at Intuition Ale House on November 17, 2018, 12:00 to 7:00.
TRIP INFORMATION:
2018: Lobster Season is still
in full swing.
Feb 3, 2019: Superbowl Party
at Bob and Nica’s pending renovations.
March 2019: Rob and Kathy
are planning a trip to Lowe Key.
May 2019: Wakatobi: final
payments are due Feb 6, 2019.
July 2020: Roatan
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award: No new nominations.
Christmas Party at Clark’s Fish Camp.
$20 for members, $30 for associate members, and $35 for guests
An additional charge of $12 for Joan’s cut will be added.
Please pay Vicky as soon as possible.
There will be a gift exchange at the Party; bring a gift; get a gift, $15 limit.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Book Club donated over
$100 to Melanoma Foundation in honor of Denise Hughes.
We miss her terribly.
Photo Contest: please send
entrees to Barbara.
Birthdays:
Valerie: November 23
Gary: November 28
Mary Jo: November 20
PROGRAM;
University of Florida’s Adam Rosenblatt presents Climate
Change and Alligators.
Adam can be contacted at
adamrosenblatt@unf.com
Please bring more guests.
Our next meeting will be
at the Mediterranean January 9, 2019.
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October 10, 2018
Called to order by Rob Hagen, President
WELCOME
GUESTS: none
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Rhonda subbing for Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $2547.27
Please pay for Club dues if you have not; $35.00 per member.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on the Alligator Guy for the speaker next month.
Website: Bob Riddle
Bob is working hard to keep our website updated.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Please contact her if you have any questions about our account.
Newsletter: Nica McAnany
Please contact her if you have any updates.
DIVE REPORTS:
Nadine went to Blue Grotto
Springs. It was flooded over the platform and visibility was
terrible.
Rob and Kathy went to River
Rendezvous at Suwannee River on October 5. 2018. There was spiders,
snakes, and beer, oh my, but a lot of fun for all.
TRIP INFORMATION:
May 31, 2019: Wakatobi Trip,
we need deposit of $1000. We accept Visa, AE, or MC.
Possible Roatan Trip in July
2020.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award: Awarded to Crawdaddy for diving while blind.
NEW BUSINESS:
Dec 1, 2018: JJ Gray tickets
still available with Florida Land Trust.
Dec 8, 2018: Christmas Party
at Clark’s Fish Camp. Rates should be the same as last
year.
Peggy will get that information
for us at next meeting.
Feb 3, 2019: Super bowl Party
at Bob and Nica’s pending their renovations.
2019: Mexico with Scott
2019: Cayman Brack with Jim
Davis
BIRTHDAYS:
October 27: Joan Tournay
PROGRAM:
Kerry and Gary shared their
September 2018 Belize Trip to Ambergris Cay, Belize.
Thank you for putting this
slide show together last minute.
Photo Contest is coming soon. Pictures must be taken 1/1/2018
to 12/31/2018.
Above water photos must be
at a club function. There are 5 winners for above water and 5
for below water. There is also a category for best fresh water
fish photo.
Next meeting will be at 11/14/18 at the Mediterrania Restaurant
on Baymeadows Road.
Please bring a guest.
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September 12, 2018
Called to order by Rob Hagan, President
WELCOME
GUESTS: none
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $5525.58
Master Card fees are $1.25 per month.
Club dues are due: $35.00 per member.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on speaker for November Meeting about alligators and climate
control.
Website: Bob Riddle
Please let Bob know if you have any concerns about the website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
She found some interesting videos about seahorses in Japan.
DIVE REPORTS:
Valerie went to Lake George,
Silver Glen, and Salt Springs to snorkel.
Dive Trip to West Palm Springs
was cancelled.
Members have Reported that
the Tanins in the Swanee River have been bad and visibility is
not good.
TRIP INFORMATION:
Annual Memberships are available
for Florida Land Trust: please see Beth for more information.
JJ Gray Concert Tickets are
selling out fast; only 80 remain.
Whole Foods is still selling
Lion fish.
Sun Dog Divers in New Smyrna
Beach cancelled our last trip. Is it still Red Snapper Season?
OLD BUSINESS:
2018: Lobster Season still
going strong.
Sept 13 to 22, 2018: Gari
going to Belize.
Sept 20 to 23, 2018: Reef
Fest in the Keys.
Sept 27, 2018: Swannee River
Clean up.
May 31, 2019: Wakatobi Trip,
We need $1000 deposit, accept Visa, AE, or MC.
Possible Roatan Trip in June
2020.
Scallop Season is in Port
St. Joe.
NEW BUSINESS:
Dec 8, 2018: Christmas Party
at Clark’s Fish Camp at 6:00.
Bob Riddle has a Trip Leader
Trip Sheet available to organize your trip.
BIRTHDAYS:
Bob: 9/21
Beth: 9/18
Kathy: 9/18
50/50 RAFFLE
Rusty: $14:00
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING:
Bryan: $10.00 Gift Certificate
for Mediterrania Restaurant.
PROGRAM:
Bryan Franks, PhD, Jacksonville University Shark Biologist
Assistant Professor of Marine
Science
Tracking Sharks for OCEARCH.org
for Jacksonville University and Research work in Bimini, Bahamas.
The next meeting will be at the Mediterrania Restaurant on
October 10, 2018.
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August 8, 2018
Called to order by: Rob Hagan
WELCOME
GUESTS: None
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $4405.06
Club Dues are due: $35.00 per member.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting us a speaker for Bimini Shark Research.
Website: Bob Riddle
Newsletter: Nica
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
We thank you all for your service.
DIVE REPORTS:
Roatan was wonderful. The weather was beautiful; we saw lots of seahorses,
and other
creatures. The staff treated us very well. We will go back again.
Daniel went to St. Croix. He saw lots of sharks and had some good diving.
Gary and Kerry went to Jupiter and saw Goliath Grouper.
Nadine went to West Palm Beach reported a strong current and Lemon Sharks.
TRIP INFORMATION:
Lobster Season is now to
March 2019.
August 18 and 19, 2018 Diving
with Sea Dogs in St. Augustine.
August 25 and 25, 2018 JJ
Gray
September 15, 2018 Belize
City, Belize.
October 30, 2018 Suwannee
River Clean up.
May to August 2019 Diving
with Scott in Mexico.
June 2019 Wakatobi Diving
Resort. The second deposit of $1000 is due in Sept. 2018.
OLD BUSINESS:
Peggy is checking on Christmas
Party at Clarks December 2018.
NEW BUSINESS:
Credit Card Reader has been
set up for the club. Please see Vicky.
A trip check list has been
generated by Bob Riddle.
BIRTHDAYS:
Rusty: August 8
Kerry: August 12
Phil: August 17
COPOLITE AWARD:
No one nominated in Roatan!
50/50 RAFFLE: Rhonda
DOOR PRIZE: Pat
PROGRAM: Christine Harmon: Amelia Island Beach and Marine Life
Task Force
The next meeting is at The Mediterranean on September 12 at
6:00.
Please bring new guests!
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July 11, 2018
Called to Order by: Rob Hagan at 6:30.
WELCOME
Guests or New Members: Gary and Kerry Thompson
REPORTS:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $1884.18
We have Card Reader for Pay Pal Account
Dues are due: $35.00.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She has a speaker set up for next month.
Website: Bob Riddle
Newsletter: Nica
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
DIVE REPORTS:
None
TRIP INFORMATION:
July 14 to 21, 2018 Coco
View Resort, Roatan, Honduras.
July 25 to 26, 2018 Lobster
Mini Season, Main season starts August 6, 2018.
August 10, 11, 12, 2018 Lion
Fish Derby at Beach Marine, Jacksonville Beach, FL.
September 15 to 22, 2018
Belize City, Belize.
October 30, 2018 Suwannee
River Clean up.
June 2019 Wakatobi Dive Resort;
11 days and 10 nights. Payment of $1000 due Sept 2018.
OLD BUSINESS:
Coprolite Award:
Crawdaddy for diving while
blind.
NEW BUSINESS:
August to September 2018
Scallop Diving in Port St. Joe.
December 1, 2018 North Florida
Land Trust hosting J.J. Gray, the Swamp Rocker.
December 2018 still having
Christmas Party at Clarks Fish Camp.
Birthdays:
Rhonda 7/16/18
50\50 Raffle: Rob Hagan, $13.00
Door Prize Drawing: Rob Hagan, $10.00 Gift Certificate to Mediterranean.
PROGRAM:
Water Bears or Walking Heads
by Dr. Frank W. Smith, Biology Department of
University of North Florida.
The next meeting will be at the Mediterranean on Baymeadows
Road on August 8, 2018.
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Jun 13, 2018
Called to Order by: Rob Hagan at 6:30.
WELCOME
Guests or new members: Pat Strawbridge, Beth’s Mom, Gary
and Kerry Thompson, and
Rhonda.
REPORTS
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Checking Account Balance: $3142.42
DUES are due: Single: $35.00, Family: $70.00, Associate: $12.00
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting speakers for us.
Website: Bob Riddle
Newsletter: Nica
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
DIVE REPORTS
Crawdaddy’s last dive, 85th Birthday Dive at Troy Springs
was April 2018.
Chris went to West Palm Beach
for a night dive at Blue Heron Bridge.
Daniel went to Marathon Key
and saw lots of Black Grouper.
TRIP INFORMATION
July 14 to 21, 2018 Roatan,
Honduras; 11 divers are going. Please check your passport.
$5.00 buys you as many towels
as you need. We need school supplies for the Coco View students.
Doc passed away at Coco View. We will miss him.
July 25 to 26, 2018 is Lobster
Mini Season.
June and July, 2018 Offshore
Jacksonville.
May 2019 Wakatobi Dive Resort
11 days and 10 nights for the pampered diver.
Fly into Bali and take a
private charter to Wakatobi. Clinic is on site.
August 10,11, and 12, 2018
Lion Fish Derby presented by Whole Foods Market at Beach Marine,
Jacksonville Beach, FL.
September 20-23, 2018 Reef
Fest, Key Largo, FL.
OLD BUSINESS
Coprolite Award
Crawdaddy was nominated for
diving while blind and also driving while blind.
NEW BUSINESS
North Florida Land Trust
hosting J.J. Gray on December 1, 2018.
Florida Master Naturalist
is having new classes; please contact Beth Strawbridge for more
information.
Please consider getting DAN
Insurance and TSA Precheck before your trip.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays:
June 8: Daniel
June 26: Tracy
50\50 RAFFLE: Phil Stoffel $19.00
DOOR PRIZE: Joan Tournay $10.00 Gift Certificate to Mediterrania Restaurant.
PROGRAM
Hurricane Erma’s Impact on the Keys: by Bonnie from REEF.
For more information, go
to www.reef.com
The next meeting is on July 11, 2018 at the Mediterrania Restaurant.
Please bring guests with
you.
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May 9, 2018
Called to Order by: President Rob Hagan at 6:30
Welcome
Guests or new members: Rhonda Felder and Beth’s Mom, Mrs. Strawbridge
Reports
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
$1668.57 in club checking account
Club Dues are due in June; $35.00 for single, $70.00 for family.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting speakers from Reef.
Website: Bob Riddle
The email router is fixed. Nica is working on the Newsletter, email and website.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Thank you for maintaining our site.
Dive Reports:
Vicky, Mike, Pam, and Nica went Shark Tooth Diving at Venice, FL on Saturday
and Sunday. Water temperature was 77 degrees with visibility at 25 feet and
90 minute bottom time.
Trip Information
May 19: Jim Abernethy to make a presentation at Divers Supply
Season Kick Off Demo Day
May 10-12: North Florida Shoot Out, St. Augustine, FL
May 19-20: Lionfish Festival Statewide.
July 14-21: Coco View, Roatan, Honduras. 11 people are going; Nica will have
luggage tags next meeting. Our Dive master on the Red Boat has been promoted
to Admiral Kirkland.
June 16: two tank dive $125, with Ryan in St. Augustine, near Conch House.
2019: Wakatobi 10 days and 11 nights; $250 holds your spot. 5 confirmed 4 maybes.
New Business
Clarks is filing Chapter 11; they may not have Dec. 2018 available for Christmas
party.
November 3: Wright Whale Festival
Navy Divers are recovering human remains from sunken planes.
Birthdays
May 3: Barb Hassis
May 6: Mike Dupes
May 8: Mike Gray
50/50 Raffle: Beth Strawbridge $16.00
Door Prize: Rhonda Felder $10.00 Mediterranean Gift Certificate
Program:
Mike and Vicky Shark Tooth Diving in Venice Florida
They showed us their collection of Megalodon shark teeth and fossils from their
recent dive.
The next meeting is on June 13, 2018 at the Mediterrania Restaurant.
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April 11, 2018
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guest or new members: Mike and Charley
Beth’s Mom
Reports
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde has
filed with the IRS for
the club taxes.
$1485.05 in Deposits; Club
Dues of $35.00 are due
in June 2018.
Club treasury balance is
$5803.95.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and
on the website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
This month’s speaker has cancelled, so Vicky and her group
are showing us the
Shark teeth they have collected
in Venice.
Website: Bob Riddle
He is working on getting
missing emails and maintaining the ISP.
You can contact him at webmaster@scubanauts.com.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes maintaining our site.
Chris Carter has been posting
on Facebook.
Dive Reports
No dive reports for this
month.
Trip Information
Diamond Diver is diving for Lion fish; you can get money for
your catch.
Whole foods are selling Lion
fish.
July25-26 is Lobster Mini season.
April 17 is Granddaddy’s Birthday Dive at Troy Springs
meeting at 10:30 to 11:00.
There will be a picnic afterwards.
Backup plan is Orange Grove Sink.
May 5-6 is Venice Shark Tooth Diving with Scuba West Divers.
May 10-12 is North Florida
Spear Fishing Contest, St. Augustine, FL
July 14-21 is Roatan, balance
is due now.
May 2019 is Wakatobi, $250.00
deposit holds your spot. 10 days and 11nights.
Old Business
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle still has it for Roatan.
Please look into TSA preckeck
for your flight.
Jim Davis had hip surgery
2 weeks ago.
Birthdays:
Craw daddy 3/17
Phil 3/3
Peggy 3/9
Barb 5/3
50/50 Raffle: $11.00 goes to Mrs. Strawberry
Door Prize Drawing: Tracy gets a $10.00 gift certificate for
the Mediterrania Restaurant.
Open Forum
Sea Hunt in St. Augustine has their big 20% off Sale May 19-20,
2018.
Scallops will be in season
August to September in Port St. Joe, FL.
Club Officers will be nominated in May 2018.
Rob Hagan
Nadine Norton
Vicky Tyde
Joan Tournay
Program
Mike with Deep Sea Salvage gave us a riveting presentation of
the dangers of diving professionally.
The next meeting will be May 9, at 6:30 at ATHENS CAFÉ on
St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL.
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March 14, 2018
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guest or new members: Wayne and Christine from Boston
Roy from Destin, FL
Reports
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
$6466.16 in Deposits; Dues
of $35.00 are due in June 2018.
Club treasury balance: $7395.00
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and
on the Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting
speakers for our meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
He has email addresses for
all officers.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Updated with Shark sightings
Dive Reports:
Chris went to Blue Grotto
Springs in Williston, FL.
Diane was snorkeling in Costa
Rica.
Trip Information:
Jacksonville Tree Symposium: 3/20/18 Intuition Aleworks, 929
Bay Street, Jax, FL
First Week of April 2018 Lobster Season, Rob is going to be
in Key Largo.
April 17, 2018 Troy Springs, Branford, FL. Please meet at 10:30
for Granddaddy’s Birthday Dive. Alternate is Orange Grove
Springs if conditions are not good.
May 5-6, 2018 Venice Shark Tooth Dive, $179 for dives Scuba
West Divers.
May 10-12, 2018 North Florida
Shoot Out Spear Fishing Contest, St Augustine, FL.
July 14-21, 2018 Roatan,
balance is due at April meeting. Please check your passports.
May 2019 Wakatobi, deposit of $250.00 holds your spot, not refundable:
12 divers max.,
10 days and 11 nights. It
is a trip of a lifetime.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle
Rob has documents for trip
planning.
Birthdays:
Chris 3/30
Lynda 3/11
Rob 3/27
50/50 Raffle: Rob Hagan $20.00
Door Prize Drawing: Christine $10.00 gift certificate.
Open Forum
Guy Harvey Speaking at Florida
Southern College, Lakeland, FL
3/16/18 at 11:00
Program:
Beth Strawberry, Florida
Master Naturalist, the Amazing Mollusk.
Officer Nominations are next month.
Please bring new guests.
Next Meeting will be April 11, 2018 at the Mediterrania Restaurant
on Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL.
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February 14, 2018
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guests or new members: None
Reports
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
We need $50.00 deposit for
Roatan, and $50.00 deposit for Venice.
Club treasury balance: $2768.81
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on Curtis,
a naturalist for next month.
Website: Bob Riddle
It is working and up to date.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Lots of Jellyfish postings.
Thank you for maintaining
our page.
Dive Reports: None
Trips:
May 5 and 6, 2018: Venice
Shark Tooth Dive $50 deposit for 2 tank dive with the Hammerhead
and young Captain Steve. Get your own hotel: Ramada Inn $109
nite.
First Week of April 2018: Lobster Season, Rob in Key Largo
May 10-12, 2018: North Florida Dive Club Commanche Cove, St.
Augustine, FL
July 14-21, 2018: Roatan, Deposit due, final payment at April
meeting.
2019: Wakatobi, deposit of $250.00 holds you spot, not refundable,
12 people max.
2019: North Carolina Shark
Tooth Dive
Old Business
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle is still guarding it.
Birthdays
2/22: Bob Carmichael
New Business:
Peggy is still out with her Rotator cuff surgery. We wish her
well.
Gordi and Diane are in Costa
Rica. We are still jealous.
50/50 Raffle
Beth won $11.00! Yeah!
Door Prize
James won a $10.00 gift card
to the Mediterranean! Yeah!
Program:
Annual Scubanauts Photo Contest
Winners for Above Water are:
1) Daniel
2) Vicky
3) Peggy
Winners for Below Water are:
1) Nica
2) Daniel
3) Bob
Thanks to all that participated.
Next meeting will be March 14, 2018 at the Mediterranean at
6:00.
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January, 2018
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guests and New Members:
Sandy Lao
Lindsey
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Balance: $268.84
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and
on the website
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting
speakers
Website: Bob Riddle
Up to date
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Dive Reports:
Vicky went to the Bahamas in December 2017. There was a Sea
plane wreck in 78 ft.
Visibility was good with
many turtles.
Nadine went to the Marina in Miami and visibility was terrible!
It was only 2 feet!
Daniel went to see the Manatees in Three Sisters Spring in Crystal
River. It was only 36
degrees, but saw many manatees.
Trip Information:
Roatan: July 14 to 21, 2018. Make sure you make your final payment
by May 9, 2018 Meeting.
Please get your flight by
May 2018.
Wakatobi: 2019
Possible trip to the Caymans.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle
Thanks to the Reindeer for
hosting the Christmas Party at Clarks.
Thanks to Phil and Rusty for hosting our New Years Day Party
at their home.
New Business:
Photo Contest at next Meeting,
February 14, 2018.
Peggy is out with rotator
cuff surgery; please wish her a speedy recovery.
Speaker:
James Tomazinis, Department
of Environmental Protection
The Health of Our Oyster
Reefs and their Role in Estuaries
James can be reached at James.Tomazinis@dep.state.fl.us
or 904-823-4513.
50/50 Raffle:
Sandy Lao won $12.00.
Door Prize:
Mike Dupes won a gift certificate
for the Mediterranean
Birthdays:
Vicky: 1/14
Gordy: 1/14
Des: 1/15
Please bring a guest to our next meeting.
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December, 2017
There is no formal meeting each December. Each year the Scubanauts hold
our annual Christmas Party
in lieu of having a meeting.
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November 08, 2017
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30 PM
Welcome
Guests and New Members:
Pat Strawberry, Beth’s Mom
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Deposit to Roatan: $500.00
Balance: $3583.64
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date
Vice President: Nadine Norton
There are no speakers for
December due to the Christmas Party.
Website: Bob Riddle
Up to date
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Thanks for maintaining our
page.
Newsletter: Nica
Christmas Party at 6:00 on
Saturday, 12/9/17
Dive Reports:
Vicky Tyde is going to the
Bahamas 11/10/17
Jim Davis recommends the
Lagerhead in North West Palm; you can take your own flag off
the boat instead of following the Dive Master like on the Little
Deeper.
Trip Information:
March or April 2018 Shark
tooth diving in Venice.
July 7 to 14, 2017 Roatan
Trip
West Palm Beach in the spring
before our big trip.
2019 Walkatobe
Old Business:
Copalite Award: Bob Riddle,
unscheduled dive in Roatan.
New Business:
Christmas Party at 6:00,
Clark’s Fish Camp, Saturday, 12/9/17.
Revised Menu, it will be
similar to last year.
We will have a gift exchange
$10 to $15; bring a gift, get a gift.
Door prizes will be given,
also.
Phil and Rusty are having
an Oyster Roast on January 1, 2018
Please bring anything you
want to snack on. Football and Fun!
Birthdays:
Valerie: 12/25
Nadine: 12/4
Nica: 12/7
Program:
Tom Pitchford, Florida Fish
and Wildlife
Beachcombing for Right Whales
For more information go to
www.myfwc.com
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October 11, 2017
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:35 PM
Welcome
Guest and New Members:
Ken Molzet, FCCJ
John Odell
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Withdrawals: none
Balance: $3573.75
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and
on the website.
Vice president: Nadine Norton
She is still working on getting
us Speakers for Meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle
Facebook Page: Lynda Dupes
Thank you for maintaining
our page.
Dive Reports:
Diamond Diver is out of the
water after Hurricane Erma.
Reports on line have been
bad offshore Jacksonville, visibility only 20 to 30 feet.
Trip Information:
Shark Tooth Hunting in Venice,
FL on March or April 2018
Roatan Trip on July 14 to
21, 2018, Nica has flyers.
$50 deposit is due; February
refund, balance is due April meeting.
Wakatobi 2019; Vicky has
flyers and is working with Michelle from the Resort.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle still has it.
Little Talbot Island Clean
up, North Florida Land Trust November 4, 2017.
Suwannee River Diver Clean
up, October 28, 2017
Bioluminescent Kayak Trips
with Jax Paddle Sports October 28, 2017.
Please lead a trip!
New Business and Announcements:
Clarks is opening back up. Peggy is getting prices for our Christmas
Party on December 9, 2017.
Crawdaddy had a fall. Dana
will keep us posted.
50/50 Raffle: $16.50
Door Prize Drawing: Nadine $10 gift certificate
Open Forum:
Next meeting will be November
8, 2017.
Birthdays: Ken 10/12/17
Pam 10/09/17
Joan 10/27/17
Program:
Lisa Rhinaman, St. John’s River Keeper
For more information, please
visit: stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
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September 13, 2017
The Scubanauts September meeting was canceled due to the impact
of Hurricane Irma. Our sympathies
go out to all who were hurt
or optherwise impacted by
this storm.
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August 22, 2017
Called to order by President
Rob Hagan at 6:45 PM at Athen’s
Welcome
Guests and New Members:
Chris Carpenter joined today!
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
Withdrawals: Gift Cards:
$120.00
Balance: $3429.50
Dues are still due
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and
on Website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
She is working on getting
Hyperbaric Chamber Talk next month.
Website: Bob Riddle
He will pin message on old
page to redirect to new Facebook page.
Nica has put Newsletter on
our Website.
Dive Reports:
Joan went to West Palm Beach and dove on Deep Obsession with
Jupiter Drift Divers.
Others went to Troy Springs
and Jennie Springs.
Trip Information:
Roatan with Rusty and Phil July 2018. Rates are the same.
Dive Charters out of Fort
George 6 pack, The Proper Lady.
Bluegrass Fund Raise Manifest:
September 5, 2017
Poker Run: September 23,
2017 Kayaks available.
Whole Foods still has Lionfish.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle
Lobster Season has started,
July 28, 2017.
Christmas Party at Clark’s Fish Camp: December 9, 2017.
Offshore Jacksonville, Diamond
Diver: 3 tanks $125, 4 tanks $150 bring your own tanks.
Morning Star Marina, Captain
Dan 904-463-3236
New Business and Announcements:
Next Meeting will be September 13, at The Mediterranean on Baymeadows
Road.
Venice Trips: March/April
2018
Wakatobi: June 2019 possible
talk in the future for those who want to go.
50/50 Raffle:
Nica $12.00
Door Prize Drawing:
Rob $10 gift certificate
to The Mediterranean
Open Forum:
Nadine Norton is a Geneticist and Scientist working at the Mayo
Clinic in Jacksonville.
She gave a talk on the Side
Effects Of Cancer Therapies and has the Gerstner Career
Development Award.
Meeting was over at 8:30 PM.
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July 12, 2017
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30 PM
This meeting was at the Mediterrania
Restaurant
Welcome
Guests and New Members:
Guests: Steve Kimbell, Kenneth
Air, and Nickie Dennis
Susan Sems has paid dues
and is a new member.
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde
No withdrawals to report.
Total Funds: $3304.26
Dues are now due.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date and
on website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
Not present
Website: Bob Riddle
Not present
Facebook: Lynda Dupes
Nothing is new. Thank you
for posting pictures and articles on our site.
Dive Reports:
Valerie went to Ichetuknee Springs; she snorkeled with fresh
water turtles.
Rusty and Phil went to Sea
Dog Divers, New Symrna Beach, 2 tank dive $100.
Scott went to West Palm Beach.
Trip information:
Mini Lobster Season starts July 26 to 27th.
September 5, North Florida
Land Trust Talk at Distillery Downtown.
September 23, Poker Run Rondavous,
Convict Springs.
Roatan 2018
Wakatobi 2019
Old Business:
Coprolite Award: Bob Riddle
Birthdays:
July 2 Cindy McBride
Any Other Old Business:
August 9, 2017 Next meeting will be at Athens due to Mediterrania
not being available.
New Business and Announcements:
Christmas Party: December 9th at 6:00 at Clark’s Fish
Camp.
Dive Source, St Augustine,
FL has charters leaving at Couch House Boat Ramp
Sunday August 13 leaving
at 0700. 3 tank dive is $175, 2 tank dive $150.
50/50 Raffle:
Beth $23
Door Prize:
Peggy $10 Gift Certificate
to Mediterrania
Program:
Diane Schleissing talked on Sea Turtle Research and Rehabilitation
Hospital at
Whitney Lab in St. Augustine,
FL.
Sea turtles were released
at Crescent Beach, FL
For more information please
visit turtletours@whitney.ufl.edu
Meeting was done at 8:15.
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June 14, 2017
Called to order by President Rob Hagan at 6:30
PM.
This was our first meeting at the Mediterrania
Restaurant, our new location.
Welcome
Guests or New Members:
-Harry and Pilar Peterson from Georgia -Vince
and Karry, friends of Nadine
Reports:
Treasurer Vicky Tyde No withdrawals to report.
Total Funds: $3,013.20 Member dues are now
due.
Secretary: Joan Tournay
Minutes are up to date on website.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
Welcomes speaker Lucas Imeers, Jacksonville
Zoo
She is also working on talks on Hyperbaric
Chamber and Wright Whales,
Website: Rob Riddle
Information on Walkatobe
Dive Charters
Linda Dupes is managing our Facebook Page -please
visit our new page.
Dive Reports:
The club went to Roatan, Honduras June 3rd
to June 10th, 2017
The diving was wonderful with calms seas and
little rain. There were many activities and
photo opportunities. We saw seahorse, squid,
and octopus.
Please bring your best pictures for our next
meeting in July.
Off shore Jacksonville hosted a Lion Fish Rodeo.
Many were captured.
Trip Information:
June 24 Grand Caymans
July 8, 9 West Palm Beach: Vicky Tyde Little
Deem- Charters and Blue Heron Bridge Make your
own arrangements with Little Deeper and hotels,
check tides for bridge divingSeptember 23 River
Rondazvous, Convict's Spring
October 21 Blue Grass Festival
December 9 Christmas Party, Clark's Fish Camp
(second Saturday of the month)
Old Business:
Copralite Award:
Many nominees, including Bob, Daniel, Luke,
and Scott for mostly forgetting equipment at
the dock, but awarded to Bob Riddle, who slipped
and fell off the boat while throwing candy
to the children
in the Fishing Village in Roatan Harbor, a
noble cause.
Any Old Business:
Crawdaddy is out of the Hospital. We wish him
a speedy recovery. Next meeting we will have
pictures from Roatan.
New Business and Announcements:
Daniel's Birthday celebrated in Roatan.
The staff at Coco View baked him a Birthday
Cake.
June 14 is Flag Day.
50/50 Raffle: $25 goes to Pilar Peterson Door
Prize Drawing: Vicky Tyde Program:
Lucas Imeers from the Jacksonville Zoo gave
a presentation about the Okapi Conservation
Project. He visited Epulu, the Democratic Republic
of Congo. For more information, please visit
OKAPI.com.
Meeting was done at 8:15.
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May 10, 2017
Call to order by President Rob Hagen at 6:30
PM.
Welcome
Guests or new members: Welcomed guest, Miles
Calvert who just received his Rescue Diver
Certification. He’s primarily dove south
Florida (Keys, Boynton) and wants to experience
diving Offshore Jax.
Reports and Announcements:
•
Treasurer- Vicky Tyde: Club has changed banks
to Vystar Credit Union, no fees. Total of undesignated
funds + Pay Pal account = $2750.02. Dues are
due.
• Secretary- Peggy
Barnes absent. Diane Schleissing
to record minutes. Minutes
are up to date.
• Vice President-
Nadine Norton: Welcomed guest
speaker, Quinton White. June’s
speaker will be from the
Jacksonville Zoo. There is
also a program at the Jacksonville
Zoo June 15, cost of $30.00
(includes dinner).
• Website- Bob Riddle:
Up to date. Link to Facebook
page is pending.
• Facebook page- Lynda
Dupes: Posts and shares are
appreciated.
• Newsletter- Nica
McAnany: Conversion is pending.
She will continue to publish.
• North Florida Land
Trust- Beth Strawbridge:
Annual Fish Fry is May 20.
Check website for updates
on other activities.
• Lion Fish Challenge:
May 20
Dive Reports:
•
West Palm Beach- Vicky Tyde,
Joan Tourney and Rob Hagen:
decent diving on Saturday,
rainy on Sunday/ dive canceled
after they got to the dive
site.
• Bahamas- Nadine
Norton: Green Turtle Dive
Operation, 74’ water
temp., choppy conditions,
was instructed underwater
via slate she had to sit “time
out”
Trip Information:
•
Key Largo/ Tavernier- Nica
and Bob going, will checkout
Bayfront Inn for potential
future trips
•
Possible West Palm Beach
and Boynton Beach trips scheduled
for summer
•
Roatan- Nica McAnany: On
schedule for June
•
Waikatobi- Vicky Tyde, will
circulate interest sheet
•
Suwanee River Rendezvous-
Rob Hagen: September 23 poker
run/ kayaking and camping
•
Venice- Scott: this weekend
New Business:
•
New meeting place at Mediterranea
restaurant starting next
month/ June
•
No election of 2017- 2018
Officers necessary. Club
officers by default are Rob
Hagen- President, Nadine
Norton- Vice President, Vicky
Tyde- Treasurer, Joan Tourney-
Secretary.
Old Business:
•
Christmas Party is scheduled
for December 9, 2017 at Clarks
Fish Camp
•
Copralite Award- Daniel Hughes
•
Happy May Birthdays to Barb
Haasis and Mike Dupes
50/50 Raffle: $19.00 to Joan
Tourney
Doorprize Drawing: Mike Dupes
(Gift card to Athens)
Program: Dr. Quinton White-
Executive Director, Marine
Science Research Institute;
Professor of Biology & Marine
Science gave a presentation
about Ocearch and their recent
affiliation with Jacksonville
University.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10
PM.
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April 12, 2017
The meeting was called to
order by President Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m. Minutes recorded
by Secretary Peggy Barnes.
Guest: Heather Buchanan,
Dane Shields and Eric McAnany
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton – no
report
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – current
uncommitted funds $2,546.83
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – all
meeting minutes are up to
date and posted on the website
Newsletter/Nica McAnany – no
report
Website/Bob Riddle – might
be missing one month, but
will check
Facebook/Lynda Dupes – no
report
Dive Reports:
Nica McAnany – did
a pool dive, 72 degrees,
40 ft. vis. 8 ft. deep
Dana Shields (guest) – diving
for and shooting Lion Fish,
very tasty
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde – has put
together a WPB trip April
22-23, the rates are the
same as last year, but going
forward there will be a small
increase
Nica McAnany – is looking
at an Off Shore trip on Memorial
Day weekend, she will advise
Vicky Tyde – has a
signup sheet for Wakatobi
for those people interested
in more one on one information
Old Business:
The membership voted to change
restaurants starting with
the June 2017 meeting,
we will now meet at Mediterrania
New Business:
The floor was opened to nominations
for officers for the new
year.
Rob Hagen - was nominated
for President
Nadine Norton – was
nominated for Vice President
Vicky Tyde – was nominated
for Treasurer
Peggy Barnes – was
nominated for Secretary – declined
Joan Tourney – was
nominated for Secretary
Peggy Barnes – inquired
if everyone was still happy
ith Clark’s for the
Christmas party, she will
make reservations for December
9th 2017 the second Saturday
in December
Beth Strawbridge – gave
us an update for the Land
Trust, if you have questions
please check their website
50/50 Raffle: Bob Riddle
Door Prize: Bob Riddle
Program:
Nadia Gordon – from
FWC spoke about Manatees,
she is house at the Jacksonville
Zoo and Garden they accept
donated wet suits to help
injured Manatees. The program
was excellent. Nadia.Gordon@myfwc.com
Meeting Adjourned: 8:20
p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted
by:
Peggy Barnes
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
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March 8, 2017
The meeting was called to
order by President Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m. Minutes recorded
by Secretary Peggy Barnes.
Guest: Amy Lisenby
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton – No
report
Treasurer/Vicky Tide – current
uncommitted funds $2,605.89
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – all
minutes are up-to-date and
posted to the website
Newsletter/Nica McAnany -
working on a new format
Website/Bob Riddle – up-to-date
Facebook/Lynda Dupes – no
report
Dive Reports:
Nadine Norton – attended
spear fishing 101 in Diver
Supplies pool
Diane Schleissing – snorkeled
in Costa Rica
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde - is putting together
a trip to West Palm Beach,
April 22-23, 2017
Nica McAnany – is looking
into an Office shore Jax
trip over Memorial Day week-end
Old Business:
Daniel Hughes was presented
with the Coprolite Award
Nadine Norton would like
suggestions for speakers
No New Business
50/50 Raffle:
Mike Dupes
Door Prize:
Peggy Barnes
Program:
A report about Wakatobi dive
resort in Indonesia
Meeting adjourned – 8:10
p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted
by:
Peggy Barnes
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
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February 8, 2017
The meeting was called to
order by President Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m.
Guest/New Members: Daniel
Hughes brought a guest, Michelle,
a non-diver.
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton
- reminded everyone of
the “Social Meeting” at
Mediterrania Restaurant
on Wednesday March1st,
the address is 3877 Baymeadows
Rd at 6:00 p.m.
Treasurer/Vicki Tyde - current
uncommitted funds $2,861.58.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes –the
minutes are one month behind.
Newsletter/Nica McAnany – has
copies going back to 2001.
Website/Bob Riddle - he believes
he can put a link to our
Facebook page from the website.
Facebook/Lynda Dupes – it
is a group page all members
can view and post to the
page.
Dive Report:
Crawdaddy - went diving at
the springs on Christmas
Day.
Daniel Hughes – reported
on his dive in Costa Rica.
Trip Information:
Rob Hagen – reminded
people we need trip leaders.
Vicky Tyde – reminded
everyone to get their gear
checked. She would like to
set up a check out dive trip
down south for the people
going to Roatan. She will
check and send out information.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award, James Johnson
is looking for a new owner.
New Business and Announcements:
Beth Strawbridge - the Land
Trust of Florida purchased
18,000 areas.
Door Prize – Beth
Strawbridge
50/50 – Nadine Norton
Program:
Annual Photo Contest – Check
Them Out on the Website
Under Water Above Water
1st – Daniel Hughes,
Reflections 1st – Lynda
Dupes. What was the Viz?
2nd – Vicky Tyde, Donatello & Raphael
2nd – Vicky Tyde, What
the Hell Am I Doing Here?
3rd – Nica McAnany,
Merry Christmas 3rd – Rob
Hagen, Beard Envy
Fresh Water – Joan
Tourney, Bluegills
Meeting adjourned – 7:55
p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted
by
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
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January 11, 2017
The meeting was called to
order by President Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m.
Guest/New Members: Daniel
Hughes brought a guest, Michelle,
a non-diver.
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton
- reminded everyone of
the “Social Meeting” at
Mediterrania Restaurant
on Wednesday March1st,
the address is 3877 Baymeadows
Rd at 6:00 p.m.
Treasurer/Vicki Tyde - current
uncommitted funds $2,861.58.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes –the
minutes are one month behind.
Newsletter/Nica McAnany – has
copies going back to 2001.
Website/Bob Riddle - he believes
he can put a link to our
Facebook page from the website.
Facebook/Lynda Dupes – it
is a group page all members
can view and post to the
page.
Dive Report:
Crawdaddy - went diving at
the springs on Christmas
Day.
Daniel Hughes – reported
on his dive in Costa Rica.
Trip Information:
Rob Hagen – reminded
people we need trip leaders.
Vicky Tyde – reminded
everyone to get their gear
checked. She would like to
set up a check out dive trip
down south for the people
going to Roatan. She will
check and send out information.
Old Business:
Coprolite Award, James Johnson
is looking for a new owner.
New Business and Announcements:
Beth Strawbridge - the Land
Trust of Florida purchased
18,000 areas.
Door Prize – Beth
Strawbridge
50/50 – Nadine Norton
Program:
Annual Photo Contest – Check
Them Out on the Website
Under Water Above Water
1st – Daniel Hughes,
Reflections 1st – Lynda
Dupes. What was the Viz?
2nd – Vicky Tyde, Donatello & Raphael
2nd – Vicky Tyde, What
the Hell Am I Doing Here?
3rd – Nica McAnany,
Merry Christmas 3rd – Rob
Hagen, Beard Envy
Fresh Water – Joan
Tourney, Bluegills
Meeting adjourned – 7:55
p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted
by
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
December 10, 2016
As per our custom, there
was no formal meeting in
December. Each year we replace
the meeting with our Annual
Scubanauts Christmas party.
|
November 9, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by President, Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m. Minutes recorded
by Peggy Barnes Secretary.
GUEST/MEMBERS: There were
no guests or new members.
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton – the
speaker for tonight is from
GTM.
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – the
club is looking into changing
banks. Current uncommitted
funds $3,512.75.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – Peggy
thanked Kathy Torrence for
recording the September minutes.
All minutes have been approved
by the Board and posted to
the website.
Website/Bob Riddle – the
website is up and running,
the September minutes still
need to be posted as due
the photos from the last
photo contest.
Facebook/Lynda Dupes - please
be sure to check out the
Facebook page.
Newsletter/Nica McAnany – is
attempting to convert the
Newsletter from Publisher
to a Word document.
Dive Reports: No dive reports.
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde – Has set
up a dive trip in Pompano
Beach with Safari Diver,
the trip is December 17th
and 18th. Contact Vicky for
additional information, vicky.tyde@bmcjax.com
Nica McAnany – Deposits
for Roatan will become non-refundable
in January 2017, the balance
is due at the March 2017
meeting. Contact Nica for
additional information, nicamcanay@comcast.net
Old Business:
The Christmas Party is December
10th, 6:00 p.m. at Clarks
Fish Camp the cost is the
same as last year. Contact
Vicky Tyde for payment
information vicky.tyde@bmcjax.com.
We will be giving Clarks
a head count on Monday,
December 5th
The deadline for photos is
December 31, 2016. The rules
are posted in the October
newsletter. Please submit
photos to Rusty Thomas kutu@bellsouth.net
or Beth Strawbridge bethweiser@comcast.net
New Business and Announcements:
President Rog Hagen informed
the club of the changes
in policy for Athens Café and
we will be looking for
a new restaurant, until
further notice we will
continue to meet at Athens
Café.
50/50 Raffle – Gordy
Schleissing
Door Prize Drawing: - Vicky
Tyde
Program:
Shannon Dunnigan from GTM
reported on research being
done on Long Term Water quality
and Weather Monitoring.
Adjournment: - 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
September 14, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by President, Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m. Minutes recorded
by Diane Schleissing in the
absence of Secretary, Peggy
Barnes.
Guest/Members:
There were no new members
to vote in.
Guests attending:
Eric Wilson who is part of
the volunteer dive team for
LAMP and is developing 3D
models of the artifacts.
Valerie Whelan who has done
a lot of Keys diving.
Jon Lenn from Pensacola,
interested in wreck diving.
Buzz Ryan was certified in
the Phillipines and has made
some interesting dives.
Chris visiting Tracy and
James Johnson, non diver
from Phoenix
Reports:
•
Vice President/Nadine Norton – Speaker
for tonight is from LAMP.
Speakers are scheduled for
the remainder of the year.
•
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – Uncommitted
funds $3670.50
•
Secretary/Peggy Barnes absent – Diane
Schleissing thanked Phil
Stoffel for recording August
minutes. All minutes have
been approved by the Board,
are up to day and posted
to the website.
•
Website/Bob Riddle – Website
is up to date and he’s
testing a new URL.
•
Facebook page- Lynda Dupes
absent. Guest Jon Lenn found
us via Facebook.
•
Newsletter_ Nica McAnany
is working on converting
the Newsletter from Publisher
to a Word document.
Dive Reports:
•
Nica McAnany made a 8’ dive
using Nitrox in the pool
using a Pony bottle and special
rig.
•
Vicky Tyde reported on Pompano
Beach diving this past weekend.
Nadine, Phil, Tracy and James
joined her. They dove with
South Fl. Diving Headquarters.
She made a 102’ dive
on the new Lady Luck wreck,
a drift dive with lots of
fish life, and the Aqua Zoo
dive site. Vis was 60’.
They stayed at the Comfort
Inn at Deerfield beach and
highly recommended it for
future trips.
•
Daniel Hughes dove with Jim
Abernathy’s outfit
in West Palm Beach this past
weekend. He stayed on the
Shearwater Live aboard. The
current was “ripping” and
made for adventurous dives.
Trip Information:
•
Nica McAnany – Roatan
summer trip has 17 divers
booked. Deposits will become
non refundable in January.
•
Vicky Tyde – If there
is enough interest will schedule
another weekend dive trip
in October to Pompano Beach
with the Safari Diver. She
will send an email inquiry
with possible dates to find
out who’s interested.
•
Rob Hagen - River Rendezvous
weekend September 24th. See
Rob if interested.
Old Business:
Christmas Party is December
10th. Sign up at the next
meeting. Costs will most
likely remain the same
as last year.
Reminder that the Photo contest
deadline for photos is December
31st. Rules will be posted
in the October newsletter.
Submit photos to Rusty Thomas
or Beth Strawbridge who are
coordinating the contest.
New Business and Announcements:
Beth Strawbridge informed
members of the North Florida
Land Trust PR Fundraiser
being held on November
19th at the former Talbot
House.
Diane Schleissing reported
on the excellent museum located
in High Springs whose focus
is on the caves and springs
of the area.
Coprolite Award:
A motion was made to award
the copralite to James
Johnson. He failed to secure
his tank on the boat during
the Pompano dive trip.
When the boat hit a wake
the tank bounced onto the
seat. There was a majority
vote to pass the award
on to him.
50/50 Raffle:
$17.00 was won by Joan Tourney.
Door Prize:
Nica McAnany/ Gift card for
Athens Restaurant.
Program:
Chuck Meade, director of
the Lighthouse Archaeological
Maritime Program (LAMP)
gave an excellent presentation
on the Storm wreck. He
was persuaded to continue
his program and speak about
the new Anniversary wreck.
Adjournment:
8:45 p.m.
|
August 10, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by President, Rob Hagen
at 6:34 pm.
Minutes recorded by substitute
Secretary, Phil Stoffel.
Guest/Members: No guests
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton – Will
speak during dive reports
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde - Uncommitted
funds $3439.50. Reminder:
dues are due.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – All
minutes have been approved
by the board, with the exception
of the August minutes.
Our Webmaster Bob
Riddle reported that our
website was hacked. It was
offline for around 30 hours
including the time while Bob
rebuilt the site after discovering
the hack.
Facebook – Lynda Dupes
New group page allows anyone
in group to post pictures,
dive reports, etc. Please
sign on to Group page.
Beth Strawbridge provided
Land Trust information: Purpose
to help preserve properties.
Dive Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton
went diving in West Palm
Beach for a Shark bait
dive.
Joan Tournay went to West
Palm Beach with West Palm
Beach Drift Divers, boat
Deep Obsession.
President/Rob Hagen went
to the Keys for lobster season.
Trip Information:
Cocoview June 2017 Vicky
is accepting payments.
Vicky Tyde is looking into
a trip to Bali, Wakatobi,
similar to Cocoview May 2018
Vicky researched a trip to
Pompano Beach; Lady Luck
was sunk as a new artificial
reef, it is an underwater
casino. Sept 11-12, 2016
Rob Hagen Sept 24th River
Rendezvous Poker Run, Kayak
Trip
Coprolite Award: Vicky Tyde
remains the proud owner.
However, she is looking for
the next candidate.
50/50 Raffle Lynda Dupes
Substitute Secretary/ if
there was a door prize, Phil,
substitute secretary does
not remember who won it.
Program:
John Clarke, Diving scientist
with US Navy x 35 years.
Director of the Navy Experimental
Dive Unit (NEDU).
Excellent presentation regarding
the research and development
to support Navy underwater
operations.
Author of Middlewaters.
He brought a few books for
signing. There were a few
of us that brought our books
in for signing.
Article in Alert Diver
summer 2016. page 80-85.
Deep in the Science of Diving.
The Navy Experimental Diving
Unit (NEDU)
There were even some of
the same photos that John
Clarke used in his presentation.
Adjournment: approximately
8:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Phil Stoffel
Substitute Secretary
|
July 13, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by President, Rob Hagen
at 6:30 p.m. Minutes recorded
by Secretary, Peggy Barnes.
Guest/Members:
We had two guests, Ana and
Alex Chindris. Both are non
divers.
Reports:
Vice President/Nadine Norton – Will
speak during dive reports
Treasurer/Vicky
Tyde – Uncommitted
funds $3,397.50
Secretary/Peggy
Barnes – All
minutes have been approved
by the Board, are up to day
and posted to the website
Website/Bob
Riddle – Absent,
no report.
Lynda Dupes suggested
that all members join the
new Scubanauts Facebook page
Dive Reports:
Vice President Nadine Norton
went diving Off Shore Jacksonville.
83
year old Bill Crawford made
his annual birthday
dive(s) at Troy Springs,
68 and 15 feet
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde – will
research diving Offshore
St Augustine
Nica McAnany – Absent,
but asked Vicky Tyde to remind
people to start looking for
airfare for Roatan
Coprolite
Award: The award is currently
held by Vicky Tyde and is
still
looking for a new home
50/50
Raffle: Daniel Hughes
Door
Prize:Gordy Schleissing
Program:
John Zumrick worked with
Navy Experimental Dive Unit
(NEDU) and gave a very interesting
presentation on the Wakulla
Springs mapping project
Adjournment: 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
June 8, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by President Rob Hagen
at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing.
Guests or New Members: Dana
Lennox was welcomed as
a guest and visiting members
Angelo and Phillip Harville
were welcomed.
Incoming president Rob Hagen
thanked the outgoing officers,
Diane Schleissing and Nica
McAnany for serving as
club officers last year
and thanked Peggy Barnes
and Vicky Tyde for continuing
to serve.
Reports:
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde reported
that the club has a total
of $3359 with $440 designated
for Roatan. This includes
deposits from the 50/50 raffle,
the kayak trip, Roatan, and
$695 in the PayPal account.
Secretary: Peggy Barnes absent,
Diane Schleissing acting
as recording secretary.
The minutes from the May
meeting have been posted
on the website and are
available for review.
Vice President: Nadine Norton
informed the club that
the speaker for the July
meeting will be , John
Clarke, from the Navy Experimental
Dive Unit and author of
the book, Middle Waters.
He will bring some books
available for autographs
and purchase for $12.95
each to the meeting.
Daniel Hughes reported on
last month's RRT meeting.
Ocearch gave an excellent
presentation on the Great
White shark tagging project.
They have left the Jacksonville
area for research on the
tiger shark population
off the coast of the Carolinas.
They may have a video available
for the club to show at
one of the meetings.
Website: Bob Riddle was absent
but the website appears
to be up and running without
any issues.
Facebook: Lynda Dupes is
going to set up the Scubanauts
Facebook account for open
postings by the membership.
Dive Reports: Vicky Tyde
and Joan Tournay went diving
in West Palm Beach this
past weekend. They went
to a previous shark feeding
site on Saturday and saw
turtles, sharks and a very
friendly Goliath grouper.
On Sunday they saw more
sharks and turtles, rays,
cobia, only a couple of
Lionfish, and some “turtle
porn” (turtles mating).
Water temperature was 79-
81’.
Bob Carmichael dove at Jupiter
last month. Seas started
out choppy at beginning of
the week and got calmer as
the week progressed. He dove
with Jupiter Dive Center
and saw sharks and turtles.
Trip Information:
• Vicky researched
Dive Source Charters in St.
Augustine. There's an offshore
St. Augustine dive trip scheduled
for June 12th. They leave
from the City Marina. A 2
tank dive is $120. She will
look into setting up a July
trip, possibly during mini
lobster season.
•
Rusty Thomas reported that
Sea Dog Divers out of New
Smyrna was a little “pricey.” He
will find out if they offer
any package deals.
•
Roatan 2017: Nica absent.
Vicky is accepting deposits
and payments which are fully
refundable until January.
•
Kayak trip was cancelled.
•
Bill Crawford (Crawdaddy)
will be making a belated
birthday dive in Troy Springs
within the next couple of
weeks. Notify Dana if you're
interested in joining them.
The club is in need of trip
leaders.
Old Business: Beth Strawbridge
reported on the North Florida
Land Trust Annual fish
fry at Talbot House that
took place this past weekend.
New Business and Announcements:
•Dues are due. Please
pay Vicky.
•
Please refer any speaker
ideas to Nadine.
•
Dana reported that Whole
Foods is selling Lionfish
with recipes on how to prepare
it.
•
Christmas Party: Peggy has
reserved our room at Clark's
Fish Camp for Saturday, December
10th. This does not conflict
with the SEC championship
football game.
•
Phil Harville donated a projector
screen to be used at the
meetings.
Coprolite Award: Vicky Tyde
continues to retain award.
50/50 Raffle: Daniel Hughes/
$17.00
Door prize Drawing: Bill
Crawford/ Gift certificate
to Athens Cafe.
Program: Beth Strawbridge
gave an excellent presentation
adapted from part of the
Master Naturalist Coastal
Systems Module on “Estuaries,
Cradles of the Ocean.”
The meeting was adjourned
by President, Rob Hagen
at 8:00PM.
|
May 11, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by President Diane
Schleissing at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes recorded by Secretary
Peggy Barnes.
Guest/New Members:
No Guest or new members
Reports:
Vice President/Nica McAnany – No
new members
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – Current
balance $3,017.50
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – All
minutes are up-to-date
Website – Bob Riddle – Had
a glitch and the site was
down for a few hours but
it is okay now and everything
is up-to-date, Bob talked
about the following website
from the FWC regarding Lionfish,
check it out, it is very
interesting. http://myfwc.com/news/news-
releases/2016/april/14/lionfish-removal/
Facebook page/Lynda Dupes – Lynda keeps up the Facebook page, if you
have any information please forward it to Lynda
Dive Reports:
Rob Hagen - went down to
the Keys over Easter, didn’t
see any Lionfish, but on
a night dive did see a
Goliath grouper the size
of a Smart Car!
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde – West Palm
Beach May 21st and 22nd
Barbara Haasis – Kayak
trip June 11th at Marineland
Nica McAnany – Roatan
June 2017 – nicamcanay@comcast.net
Old Business:
Vicky Tyde – Still
is the proud owner of the
Coprolite award
New Business:
Rob Hagen – New President
Nadine Norton – New
Vice President
Vicky Tyde – Treasurer
Peggy Barnes – Secretary
THANKS TO OUT GOING PRESIDENT
DIANE SCHLEISSING AND OUT
GOING VICE PRESIDENT NICA
MCANANY
50/50 – Lynda Dupes
Door Prize – Dez Norton
Program:
Justin Miller - Pangolin
Conservation Foundation – Excellent
Adjournment – 8:00
p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Peggy Barnes, Secretary
|
April
13, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by Treasurer Vicky
Tyde at 6:30 p.m. President
Diane Schleissing and Vice
President Nica McAnany were
unable to attend the meeting.
Minutes recorded by Secretary
Peggy Barnes.
Guest/New Members:
Nadine Norton’s mom
Lynn was visiting from England,
we of coursed, showed her
a rip roaring Scubanauts’ good
time!
Reports:
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – Uncommitted
funds $2,876.00
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – All
minutes are up-to-date and
on the website.
Website/Bob Riddle – No
report
Dive Reports:
Nadine Norton (Dez was playing
golf) went diving at Cape
San Blas in the Pan Handle
she did see a Goliath Grouper.
She also went diving in
Morrison Springs and said the
springs where boring.
Bob Carmichael went diving
on the Vandenberg with Lost
Reef Adventures he also saw
a Goliath Grouper and a Yellow
Coney. Vis was between 50 and 60
ft.
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde – Shared
information about the West
Palm Beach trip May 21st
and 22nd, the hotel is the
Super 8, and it runs $67.00/night
+ tax. Vicky will be happy
to share the information
with everyone, please contact
her at vicky.tyde@bmcjax.com.
Barbara Haasis is running
a kayak trip on June 11th,
she has reserved 14 spots
with Ripple
Effects Ecotours Tours at
Marineland the cost is $50.00/pp.
Look for the flyer.
Nica McAnany – is running
a trip to Roatan, June 2017,
contact Nica at nicamcanay@comcast.net
for details.
Old Business:
Vicky Tyde – is still
the proud owner of the Coprolite
Award
New Business:
Elections for officers are
coming up.
President:
Rob Hagen
Diane Schleissing
Vice President:
Nadine Norton
Treasurer
Vicky Tyde
Secretary
Peggy Barnes
50/50 Raffle:
Nadine Norton
Door Prize Drawing:
Rusty Thomas
Open Forum:
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GEAR
Meeting Adjourned
7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
March 9,
2016
The meeting was called to
order by President Diane
Schleissing at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes recorded by Secretary
Peggy Barnes.
Guest/New Members:
No guest or new members.
Reports:
Vice President/Nica McAnany – will
speak during the trip information
update.
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – Uncommitted
funds of $3,250.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – All
minutes are up to date and
on the website.
Website/Bob Riddle - The
website is up to date.
Dive Reports:
Jim and Mary Jo Davis’ cruise
ship stopped in Cozumel where
they planned to dive, however
the seas were too high to
place the tender in the water.
The dive was aborted. They
also stopped at Grand Cayman;
they did managed to dive.
Diane Schleissing reported
for Bruce Brommer, while
in Costa Rica, Bruce signed
up for a dive, he was told
the water was 82 degrees
and vis was approximately
45 feet. The reality of the
dive, 68 degrees and 30 foot
visibility. He did get to
see a couple of black tipped
sharks.
Diane and Gordy Schleissing
snorkeled while in Costa
Rica, the temperature was
82 degrees and the visibility
was approximately 45 feet,
they saw nurse sharks and
assorted reef fish.
Daniel Hughes went snorkeling
in Crystal River to see the
Manatees.
Trip Information - Nica
McAnany:
Nadine Norton is still planning
on running an Off Shore trip
with Diamond Divers. She
will get back with us when
she has details.
Barbara Haasis has booked
a kayak trip for June, she
has reserved spots for approximately
14 people, and the cost is
approximately $50. She will
have more information and
a signup sheet at the April
meeting.
Vicky Tide shared information
about a West Palm Beach trip
May 21st and 22nd. Vicky
suggested everyone call the
dive operation, Little Deeper,
and the hotel on their own.
Vicky hasn’t had very
good luck when she books
this trip for the group due
to last minute cancellations.
Vicky will be happy to supply
the hotel and dive operations
phone information. vicky.tyde@bmcjax.com.
Jim Davis will check the
tide tables at the Blue Heron
Bridge for the weekend of
May 21st and May 22nd.
Old Business:
Vicky Tyde is still the proud
owner of the Coprolite
Award. No other old business.
50/50 Raffle: - Daniel Hughes
Adjournment: 7:20 p.m.
|
February
10, 2016
The meeting was called to
order by Vice President Nica
McAnany at 6:30 PM. President
Diane Schleissing was absent.
Minutes recorded by Secretary
Peggy Barnes.
Guest/New Members:
We welcomed two guests, Eric
and Samantha McAnany. Bob
Carmichael was voted in
as a new member. We have
a total of 37 members.
Reports:
Vice President/Nica McAnany – thanked
everyone for coming to the
annual Super Bowl party and
making it a great success.
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – uncommitted
funds of $3,019.00.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – January
minutes are available for
review and also on the website.
Peggy will send the web manager
Bob Riddle the two months
of minutes that are missing,
Website/Bob Riddle – Nothing
new to report.
Dive Reports:
No reports.
Trip Information:
Scott Hoffman - is putting
together information for
a dive trip to Venice in
March or April.
Nadine Norton – is
looking into an Off Shore
trip with Diamond Divers.
Barbara Haasis – is
checking into a kayak outing.
Vicky Tide – is planning
another great trip to West
Palm Beach in May.
Nica McAnany – Roatan
in 2017, a $50.00 deposit
is required to hold your
spot, the deposit can be
refunded up to January, 2017.
Final payment is due at the
March 2017 meeting.
Old Business:
Peggy Barnes thanked Bob
Riddle and Nica McAnany
for hosting the Super Bowl
party.
New Business and Announcements:
We all wish to thank Mike
Dupes for volunteer to
manage the photo contest
for the last few years.
50/50 Raffle:
Nica McAnany
Door Prize Drawing:
Peggy Barnes
Photo Contest Winners:
Under Water
1st place - Flaming Beauty
- Nica McAnany
2nd place - Mirror Image
- Daniel Hughes
3rd place – Lets Cuddle – Vicky
Tyde
Above Water
1st place - Holding Patter – Nica
McAnany
2nd place - Rob Grabs a Cool
One - Beth Strawbridge
3rd place – Free For
All –Vicky Tyde
We wish to thank everyone
that submitted entries. Be
sure to check the website
to see all the winning photos.
Adjournment:
7:20 PM
Respectfully submitted by:
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
January 13,
2016
The meeting was called to
order by Vice President Nica
McAnany at 6:30 PM. President
Diane Schleissing was absent.
Minutes recorded by Secretary
Peggy Barnes.
Guest/New Members:
We welcomed a guest Bob Carmichael
and voted in two new members,
Mike Gray and Gonzal (Butch)
Dominguez.
Reports:
Vice President/Nica McAnany – Thanked
everyone for joining us at
our annual Christmas Party.
She also reminded everyone
Mike Dupes must receive all
photo entries for the contest
by midnight January 13th
2016.
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – uncommitted
funds $2,959.94. The total
cost of the Christmas Party
was $1,375.73.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – The
November minutes are available
for review and on the website,
no meeting was held in December.
Website/Bob Riddle – No
report.
RRT Update/Phil Harville – No
report.
Dive Reports:
Des Norton made his 9th dive
at Devil’s Den; he
is looking forward to the
first double digit dive!
Vickie Tyde while on a cruise
over Christmas was able to
dive in Belize. She saw eagle
rays, eels and only 3 lionfish.
The dive masters, kill any
lionfish they see.
Monster Molyneux and his
wife Annette were in Australia
for 3 weeks, they were able
to do a 3 day live aboard
with Pro Divers and were
very impressed with the operation.
Old Business:
Peggy Barnes asked the membership
how Saturday night worked
for the Christmas Party,
everyone except 1 person
said Saturday worked out
very well and they still
enjoyed going to Clark’s.
A few people wanted to
know if the party could
be moved to the second
Saturday in December. Peggy
said she would ask the
board to take it under
advisement. The membership
thanked Phyl and Rusty
for hosting the annual
New Year’s Day oyster
roast. There was a request
for a bright sunny day
next year!
New Business and Announcements:
Vice President McAnany made
a motion “the club
no longer give Reef Research
Team up dates”. It
was passed.
Nica McAnany and Bob Riddle
are hosting the annual Super
Bowl party on Sunday, February
7, 2016 (contact Nica for
the address). The fun will
start about 5:30; bring a
covered dish and your own
beverages.
The State of Florida is considering
outlawing spear fishing for
scuba divers. We asked for
the Bill number so we could
contact or representatives,
but we were told the decision
will be made by rule, no
vote needed. We can still
contact our representatives
and let them know we disagree
with the rule.
Coprolite Award:
No new nominations, it is
currently held by Vicky
Tyde.
50/50 Raffle:
Nica McAnany was the winner.
Door Prize:
Phyl Stoffel received an
Athens gift card.
Program:
Inasmuch as we did not have
a speaker this evening,
Vice President Nica McAnany
opened the floor for trip
suggestions.
Scott Hoffman of our Tampa
branch is looking into a
shark tooth dive in March.
Vicky Tyde said she would
look into a WPB diving the
week-end before Memorial
Day.
Nadine Norton said she would
look into an offshore trip
with Diamond Divers.
A dive in New Smyrna with
Salty Dogs was suggested.
Butch Dominguez (a new member)
suggested a 3-4 day live
aboard in the Keys, also
said he would look into the
cost of a cruise with dive
destinations.
Nica McAnany is running a
Roatan trip in 2017, (start
saving your money).
Daniel Hughes said he might
be able to get a copy of
the RRT dive from the 70
year old sinking of a WWII
ship off the coast of Florida.
This would be a great program.
Daniel will keep us advised.
Adjournment:
8:00 P.M.
Respectably submitted by:
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
December
2015
As customary, we hold our
annual Scubanauts Christmas
Party each December in lieu
of having a formal meeting
that month. So there are
no minutes for a meeting
for this month. See our Activities page for details on that party.
|
November 11, 2015
The meeting was called to
order by Vice President
Nica McAnany at 6:30 PM.
President Diane Schleissing
was absent. Minutes recorded
by Secretary Peggy Barnes.
Guest/New Members:
No guest or new members.
Reports:
Vice President/Nica McAnany – Reminded
everyone the Christmas Party
is on Saturday, December
5 this year.
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – uncommitted
funds $3,891.12, also reminded
everyone to please pay for
the party.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes – The
October minutes are available
for review and on the website.
Website/Bob Riddle – The
website is current.
RRT Update/Phil Harville – There
has been some talk about
disbanding.
Dive Reports:
No reports.
Trip Information:
We are looking for trip leaders
for 2016; a kayak trip
was suggested, also a trip
to White Oak conservation
Center in Yulee.
Old Business:
Peggy needs a head count
for Clarks Fish Camp by
Monday, December 30, 2015,
so be sure to sign up and
pay.
Photo contest – the
rules are on the website,
photos for 2015 need to be
turned in by the January
meeting. Mike Dupes will
coordinate the photo contest
again this year, but Rusty
Thomas has volunteered for
2016.
New Business and Announcements:
No new business or announcements.
50/50 Raffle:
Our guest speaker, Lauren
Watkins
Coprolite Award:
No new nominations, currently
held by Vicky Tyde.
Door Prize Winner:
Sharon Harville.
Program:
Lauren Watkins – The
Commotion in the Ocean.
Adjournment:
7:55 PM
Respectably submitted by:
Peggy Barnes, Secretary
|
October 14, 2015
The meeting was called to
order by President Diane
Schleissing at 6:30 PM
Minutes recorded by Joan
Tourney in the absence of
Secretary Peggy Barnes.
Guest or new members: None
Reports:
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – uncommitted
funds $3385.12. Vicky is
currently accepting payments
for the Christmas Party.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes/
Absent – September
minutes have been approved
and are available for review.
Vice President/Nica McAnany – No
Vice President report
RRT Update/Phil Harville – The
next RRT meeting is October
20, 2015. Right Whale festival
is November 21st. Phil was
unsure if the RRT is going
to have a booth.
Website/Bob Riddle – The
website is not current due
to problems with the domain.
He is in the process of getting
it resolved.
Dive Reports:
Vicky, Joan, Phil and Rusty
attempted to dive in West
Palm Beach, September 26&27
on the Little Deeper which
was out of commission.
They dove out of Stuart
and Jupiter on the sister
ships. There was no visibility
but they heard the Goliath
Groupers. Vicky saw one
only because she came face
to face with one.
Trip Information:
•
See Vicky Tyde if you’re
interested in going on a
Carnival Cruise to Cozumel,
Roatan, Costa Maya, and Belize.
She’s planning on doing
a lot of diving and is looking
for a dive buddy.
•
There is talk of a 2017 Roatan
trip.
•
Sea Hunt is running a trip
to Boca in November.
.
Old Business:
•
Christmas Party Saturday
December 5th at Clarks Fish
Camp. Please sign up and
pay Vicky. The cost is $20.00
for full members, $30.00
for associate members, $35.00
for guests, $12.00 upcharge
for Joan’s cut.
•
Crawdaddy gave a big thanks
for the GoFundMe donations.
Diane informed the membership
that the fund has been discontinued
due to some of the GoFundMe
restrictions and all the
donations have been refunded.
Coprolite Award:
Vicky Tyde is still the proud
owner. No new nominations.
Door Prizes:
Cindy McBride won a $10 gift
card to Athens Café or
her choice from the Scubanaut
apparel.
Des Norton won the 50-50
drawing $12.00
Program:
Due to the meeting room change
and technical difficulties
Diane Schleissing gave
an abbreviated program
concerning marine debris
(trash in our oceans).
She made mention of Project
Aware which is an underwater
clean up by divers.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30
pm.
Minutes submitted by:
Diane Schleissing/ President
|
September 9, 2015
The meeting was called to
order by President Diane
Schleissing at 6:30 PM
Minutes recorded by Secretary
Peggy Barnes
Guest/New Members:
We wish to welcome our guest
Mike Gray; we hope you will
be back!
Reports:
Vice President/Nica McAnany – no
Vice President report
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde – uncommitted
funds $3215.72
Secretary/Peggy Barnes -
Peggy thanked Phyl Stoffel
for acting as recording secretary
for the month of August.
All minutes are up-to-date
on the web on September 15,
2015
Website/Bob Riddle – no
website report
Dive Reports:
Congratulations to Dez Norton,
he received his open water
certification and dove
the Blue Heron Bridge.
Our guest Mike Gray spent
most of his time diving in
Malibu CA, he did get out
with Atlantic Pro Diver,
also did Ginny Springs.
Jim/Mary Jo Davis went diving
at the Blue Heron Bridge,
high tide was 4:55, they
got there about 3 and it
was packed. Saw numerous
Jewfish and Parrot fish around
the pilings. They also spent
time on the Little Deeper,
only had 12 divers on the
boat, it was very enjoyable.
Cindy McBride/Bruce Brommer
went snorkeling in the Aegean
Sea, while visiting old club
members, Mark and Jennifer
Ullmann. Cindy said it was
cold, vis about 40, temperature
about 70, but they had a
good time.
Trip Information:
Vicky Tyde asked everyone
that was scheduled on the
West Palm Beach that was
canceled to please stay
after the meeting and see
if they could work out
another date that would
work for everyone.
Scott Hoffman suggested any
of the club members that
are doing a cruise to please
let the club know in case
there is some interest from
other members. Jim/Mary Jo
Davis reported they are doing
a cruise in January out of
Lauderdale; two of the ports
they are stopping at are
Cozumel and the Caymans both
are good dive spots. If anyone
is interested please contact
Jim or Mary Jo.
Michael (insert last name)
said he has been going through
Sea Hunt Dive Center in St
Augustine for some of his
dives. They are doing Boynton
Beach, 3 dives on wrecks
and reefs on October 15,
2015 and 3 dives in Boca
on November 5, 2015. Call
904-284-0831 for more information.
New Business and Announcements:
The Christmas Party will
be held at Clarks, on Saturday,
December 5, 2015, 6:00
PM. The cost for members
is $20.00, associate members’ cost
is now $30.00, guest will
be charged $35.00 and $12.00
extra will be charged for
the Joan’s cut. Even
with the price increases
for the associate members
and guest, this is still
a very good deal, you get
appetizers, entrées,
desert, wine and beer for
one all-inclusive price.
President Schleissing told
the club about the Go Fund
account Dana Lennox had set
up for Bill (Crawdaddy) Crawford.
As everyone knows Bill is
blind and the eSight glasses
he needs cost $14,000. A
GO Fund me account is one
way to raise money. Vicky
Tyde mad a motion for the
club to denote $500 to the
go Fund me account Beth Strawbridge
seconded the motion, the
motion was carried. NOTE
CRAWDADDY DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING
ABOUT THIS ACCOUNT. PLEASE
DON’T SPILL THE BEANS.
Beth Strawbridge announced
the Florida Land Trust is
doing a highway clean up
on Big Tolbert Island on
September 12, 2015 at 9:00
AM. Please park on the south
end of the island.
50/50 Raffle:
No raffle tonight
Door prize:
Jim Davis won the door prize
Coprolite Award:
Vicky Tyde is still the proud
owner and said she will
NEVER give it up!
No speaker tonight
Meeting Adjourned:
7:40 PM
Respectably submitted by:
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
June 10, 2015
The meeting was called to
order by President Diane
Schleissing at 6:30 PM.
President Schleissing thanked
all the prior officers for
a job well done and welcomed
the officers.
Guest or new members: No
new members or guest.
Reports:
Treasurer/Vicky Tyde: asked
Scott Hoffman to give the
report this month until
they completed the transfer
of funds. Scott reported
uncommitted funds of $2,085.67.
Secretary/Peggy Barnes:
Peggy reported the minutes
were up today and posted
on the website.
Vice President: Nica McAnany
reported Beth Strawbridge
was the guest speaker for
the evening. Because Nica
and the group just returned
from Roatan, she did not
have a report this evening.
RRT Update/Phil Harville:
stated the Team was unable
to get out for their scheduled
dives on June 7th. The next
meeting is scheduled for
June 16th, 6:30 PM at the
San Pablo Library.
Website/Bob Riddle: the
website is up to date, and
reminded us that Lynda Dupes
has the Facebook page up
and running. Please feel
free to share your stories
with the other Scubanauts.
Dive Reports:
Bob Riddle dove in West Palm Beach with Little Deeper, the surface temperature
Was 81 degrees and the bottom temperature was 72 degrees. SURPRIZE! Bob and
Nica also dove in the Keys, had a nice deep dive in the morning and because
there was a group of “green divers” the afternoons dive were only
31 feet.
Joan went to West Palm over
Memorial Day weekend; the
visibility was between 75 – 100
feet, and warm.
The Roatan trip was great
as always, everyone thanked
Nica for setting it up. The
children all enjoyed the
goodies that the Scubanauts
brought for them.
Trip Information:
Vicky reminded everyone of
the August 29th – 30th
West Palm Beach trip. All
deposits were due at this
meeting and final payment
is due on July 8th meeting.
Nica suggested Roatan in
2017.
Scott is still looking into
a dive cruise for the club.
Kathy Torrance said she
would check on the Suwannee
River Rendezvous trip.
Peggy and Diane are looking
into an end of summer party
in St Augustine.
We need trip leaders.
New Business and Announcements:
Scott Hoffman brought in some used dive gear that was up for grabs.
Coprolite Award:
Nominations were made,
1. jumped in without a mask
2. missed the boat
3. wetsuit inside out
4. wrong booties
5. left mask on the dock, the boat had to back up
6. left fins and had to borrow a pair from one of the crew
7. left carryon bag containing a passport at the ticket counter
8. left purse in the restroom
The Winner is Vicky Tyde for jumping in without her mask.
50/50 Raffle:
Beth Strawbridge - $19.00
Door Prize Drawing:
Vicky Tyde
Program:
Beth Strawbridge spoke on Fresh Water Fish
Adjournment:
8:05
Submitted by:
Peggy Barnes
Secretary
|
May 13, 2015
Meeting called to order by
President Curtis Siver
at 6:30 PM
Minutes recorded by Acting
Secretary Peggy Barnes
Guest or new members: No
new members or guests.
Reports:
Treasurer/Scott Hoffman:
Uncommitted funds of $2,512.77.
A worksheet was presented
to the members with income
and expenses listed for
the following fiscal years:
2014-15 - deficit of $19.00
(year ending May 2015)
2013-14 – deficit of
$48.00
2012-13 –deficit of
$414.00
We have two recurring expenses
each year – Fees and
Licenses $150, and Web Hosting
$120.
Rob Riddle asked that we
start to set aside money
for a new projector, there
was some discussion and the
motion was tabled. Rob Riddle
also brought up the possibility
of purchasing a copy of QuickBooks
for the treasurer. The consensuses
of prior treasurers, it is
much easier to do simple
Excel spreadsheets than use
QuickBooks.
Be sure to pay your dues.
Vice President/Jim Davis:
No speaker this month. Discussed
the importance of checking
your gear and tanks prior
to leaving on a trip.
Secretary/Diane Schleissing:
No report, unable to attend
the meeting.
RRT Update/Phil Harville:
RRT is taking nominations
for officers; the next meeting
will be on May 20, at the
Neptune Beach Liberty on
3rd street.
Website/Bob Riddle: The
website is current; all minutes
have been posted as well
as the Photo Contest winners.
Dive Reports:
Bill Crawford celebrated
his 82ed birthday diving
at Orange Sink. Even though
it was a daylight dive,
the duck weed was so thick
it was a “night dive”.
Bill Crawford also went
to the Keys, went out with
Ocean Diver and dove on
the Grove. They had a boat
load of students from Massachusetts.
Jim and Mary Jo Davis dove
the Blue Heron Bridge, it
has been reported that over
400 species have been identified
at the bridge.
Beth Strawbridge, Sharon
and Phil Harville went to
Troy Springs; it was closed
due to flooding. Went to
Ginnie Springs and did their
dives.
Trip Information:
Nica McAnany asked everyone
going on the Rotan trip
to please meet with her
after the regular meeting.
The May 16th trip on Diamond
Divers has been canceled.
Vicky Tide is running a
West Palm Beach trip Saturday
August 29 – Sunday
August 30, this is not Labor
Day weekend. A $50.00 deposit
is required by the June meeting.
See Vicky for all the details.
Beth Strawbridge stated
she had a request from a
less experience diver suggesting
we offer less challenging
trips for new divers. Scott
Hoffman is still working
on the possibility of a Scubanauts
cruise that includes diving
and would be less demanding.
The target time period is
after the first of the year.
Old Business:
Nominations were made last month for new officers for the FY 2015-16:
Diane Schleissing – President
Pam Kurtz – Vice President
Peggy Barnes – Secretary
Vickie Tyde – Treasurer
Pam Kurtz had to drop her
bid for Vice President, so
nominations were open from
the floor. Nica McAnany volunteered,
the new officers are:
President – Diane
Schleissing
Vice President – Nica
McAnany
Secretary – Peggy Barnes
Treasurer – Vickie
Tyde
GIRL POWER!!!!!
New Business and Announcements:
June 6th the Land Trust is
having a Fish Fry, $15.00
for a fish dinner and $2.00
for beer. The fish fry
is being held on Big Talbot
Island, 12134 Houston Rd,
Jacksonville from 3:00
PM to sunset.
The Annual Scubanauts Christmas
party will be held on Saturday,
December 5th, at 6:00 PM.
The location is Clarks Fish
Camp, 12903 Hood Land Rd,
Jacksonville. PLEASE NOTE
THE PARTY IS SATURDAY NIGHT
THIS YEAR. Mark your calendar.
50/50 Raffle:
$23.00 won by Kathy Torrance
Door Prize Drawing:
Nica McAnany
Meeting Adjourned:
7:20 PM.
Respectably submitted by:
Peggy Barnes,
Acting Secretary
|
April
8, 2015
Meeting called to order by
President Curtis Siver
at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: No
new members or guests.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/Scott Hoffman:
There are non committed funds
of $2268.97 in the treasury
with an estimated deficit
of $150. The fiscal year
closes May 2015. Dues are
due in June. Member: $35.00,
Associate Member: $12.00,
Family Membership: $70.00.
PayPal can be utilized for
small amt’s. Access
via scubanauts@scotthoffman.net.
Dues can also be sent to
Scott Hoffman at 3591 Kernan
Blvd. S, Apt 711, Jax. 32224.
Motion was made by Barbara
Haasis to increase dues and
delete the Associate member
dues. There was discussion
regarding changing the dues
structure vs increasing the
cost of the Christmas Party
in order to maintain a healthy
bottom line. Bob Riddle made
a motion to adjust the Christmas
Party subsidy. Discussion
followed and Peggy Barnes
asked that the motion be
amended to have the Board
review and consider adjusting
the subsidy for the Christmas
Party and report back to
the club since definitive
amounts were not available
at this time. The motion
was seconded by Vicky Tyde
and there was a majority
vote by the members in favor
of the amended motion. The
budget is to be published
in the May Newsletter in
a PDF file “for private
view only.”
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the March meeting
are available for review
and will be posted on the
website.
•
Vice President/ Jim Davis:
Mentioned the recent Times
Union article about the warmer
water and its effect on coral
reefs. He also referenced
the April article in Dive
Training magazine where NOAA
is expecting more coral bleaching
for 2015 and this may be
a cyclical occurrence. He
also discussed hand swimming
vs fin kicking, sea lice
treatment, and dragging your
gear through the sand per
Dive Train magazine. The
scheduled speaker canceled
at the last minute. In lieu
of the program a 25 question
fish ID for REEF will be
presented to the members.
•
RRT Update: Phil Harville
reported that the next meeting
is April 15 at the San Pablo
Library. As an FYI he informed
the club of a Poker Run on
May 30 for homeless veterans
sponsored by the American
Legion.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: March
meeting minutes and the photo
contest photos will be posted.
Lynda Dupes reported that
the photos were posted on
the Scubanauts Facebook page.
Dive reports:
•
Daniel Hughes and Beth Strawbridge
dove the Blue Heron Bridge
in West Palm Beach. Water
temp. was 76’ and they
saw “lots of critters” including
a batfish, sea robins, tiny
flounders and banded jawfish.
•
Rob Hagen made 8 dives in
the last month. One certification
dive for Kathy at Devils
Den who became overwhelmed
and needs more time and pool
work. He made a freshwater
drift dive on the Rainbow
River. Kathy who got her
Nitrox certification snorkeled.
He saw Goliath grouper at
Looe Key and noted that the
filter fish and worms had
disappeared. In Key West
he dove the Vandenburg (70-
80’ vis. and made an
unplanned 140’ dive),
Joe’s Tug (50’ vis),
Augustis Bush (25’ vis.)
and American Shoals (Lionfish
and a large Nurse shark).
Trips:
•
Nica McAnany, with additional
remarks from Scott Hoffman
and Bob Riddle, discussed
all the final details and
reminders for the Roatan
trip scheduled for May 30.
•
Vicky Tyde is running a West
Palm Beach trip scheduled
for Saturday, August 29-
Sunday August 30 (not Labor
Day weekend) on the Little
Deeper. Based on 10 divers
the cost for 3 two tank dives
is $175 + tank cost. Let
Vicky know how many dives
you intend to make. A $50.00
deposit is due by the June
meeting. This does not include
lodging which is the responsibility
of the members. She suggested
the Super 8 motel.
•
Nadine Norton is running
an Offshore Jax trip aboard
the Diamond Diver on May
16th. Refer to the flyer
and signup sheet if interested.
•
Scott Hoffman is working
on a possible cruise after
the first of the year.
Old Business:
Nominations of 2015- 2016
officers: Each current officer
gave a brief description
of their duties. The floor
was opened for nominations.
•
President: Diane Schleissing
nominated by Peggy Barnes,
second by Barbara Haasis.
•
Vice President: Pam Kurtz
nominated by Beth Strawbridge,
second by Peggy Barnes.
•
Treasurer: Vicky Tyde nominated
by Beth Strawbridge, second
by Barbara Haasis.
•
Secretary: Peggy Barnes nominated
by Diane Schleissing, second
by Vicky Tyde.
•
Newsletter: Nica McAnany
volunteered to continue writing
the Newsletter.
Note: There were other members
that were nominated for office
but declined.
Nominations will still be
open at the May meeting.
Any necessary voting will
take place at the May meeting
with the new officers taking
office at the June meeting.
New Business and Announcements:
•
Happy Birthday Peggy Barnes.
•
Phil Harville: Earth Day
is April 18th. The Little
Jetties have been closed
for 2 years by the Corps
of Engineers.
•
Beth Strawbridge: NF Land
Trust has a booth at One
Spark: Green spaces for schools
and public gardens.
Copralite award: Awarded
to Rob Hagen who volunteered
that he dove to 140’ on
the Vandenburg without realizing
how deep he had gone.
50/50 Raffle: $26.000 won
by Beth Strawbridge.
Doorprize Drawing: Scott
Hoffman
Program: Due to the length
of the meeting the Fish
ID was deferred.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45
PM.
|
March
11, 2015
Meeting called to order by
Vice President Jim Davis
at 6:30 PM. President,
Curtis Siver absent.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Rose
Schleissing was welcomed
as a guest. She’s a
diver and has gone on several
trips with the Scubanauts
in the past.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
There are non committed funds
of $2398.95 in the treasury
and a deficit of $115 for
yearend 2014. Possible adjustment
may be necessary and will
be addressed by the new Board.
The Roatan trip is paid in
full.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the February
meeting were recorded by
Nica McAnany and are posted
on the website. Curtis has
possession of the “secretary’s
box.”
•
Vice President/ Jim Davis:
Discussed safety notes per
Dive Train magazine. He showed
a photo of a diver getting
hit by a tournament fishing
boat propeller during a raging
rainstorm. “Divers
beware!” He discussed
the advantage of using a
buddy line. The traveling
divers Chat Book is available
from Undercurrents. It contains
travel comments from other
divers.
•
RRT Update: No report.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Up to
date except for the photos
from the 2014 photo contest.
•
Jim Davis commented that
the Blue Heron Bridge is
featured in Alert Diver magazine.
Dive reports: No dive reports.
Trips:
•
Roatan last minute trip details
were discussed by Nica McAnany.
•
Vicky Tyde is running a West
Palm Beach trip scheduled
for Saturday, August 29-
Sunday August 30 (not Labor
Day weekend). Based on 10
divers the cost for 3 two
tank dives is $175 + tank
cost. This does not include
lodging which is the responsibility
of the members.
•
Nadine Norton is running
an Offshore Jax trip aboard
the Diamond Diver on May
16th. Refer to the flyer
for details.
Old Business: None
New Business:
•
Nominations for 2015 officers
will be made at the April
meeting with elections at
the May meeting.
Copralite award: Jim Davis
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $16.50 won
by Des Norton.
Doorprize Drawing: There
was no door prize drawing.
Program: Kathy Heaster
from the St. Augustine
Aquarium gave an excellent
presentation about the
new aquarium scheduled
to open in St. Augustine
this summer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40
PM.
|
February
15, 2015
Call to order by Curtis Siver
at 6:30 p.m.
Call to order at Athens Cafe
Welcome
Welcome any guests or new
members.
New members to vote in? Alex
Manolis was voted in
Reports:
•
Treasurer- Scott Hoffman – Curtis
related Scott’s information
•
Secretary – Diane was
not at the meeting – minutes
on the website
• Vice President-
Jim Davis – relayed
info regarding the ear shield – use
prior to diving to resist
water in the ear. St Pete
Aquarium offers SNUBA for
$100. St Augustine potential
aquarium may be a future
speaker. Amelia Earhart’s
plane may have been found –details
in the latest PADI magazine.
• RRT Update- no updates
• Website- Bob Riddle – no
updates
• Dive Reports: Who’s
been diving!
• No one has been
diving
Trip Information:
•
Nica has booked Roatan 5/30/15 – 6/6/15 – 21
divers and snorkelers
•
Vicky has booked WPB August
29/30 details emailed out
to everyone
Old Business:
•
Thanks to Phil and Rusty
for hosting the annual New
Year’s Eve party
•
Thanks for the Super Bowl
Party – Nica and Bob
New Business and Announcements:
•
Open forum
•
Nominations for Board Members
coming up – Vicky volunteered.
The entire current board
is stepping down
•
Nominating committee members
50/50 Raffle – no
raffle this month
Door prize Drawing: no door
prize drawing this month
Photo Contest winners
Above water - Beth Strawbridge
for Rusty the Snowman
Underwater
1. Green with Envy – Dave
Dempsey
2. Spider – Nica McAnany
3. Daisy – Vicky Tyde
Meeting adjourned
|
January
14, 2015
Meeting called to order by
President Curtis Silver
Call to order at : 6:30 Athen's
Cafe: Jacksonville, FL
Welcome any guests or new
members. Have them introduce
themselves and give brief
diving history. Vote new
members in!
Terran McGinnis Guest and
Speaker
Reports:
Treasurer – Scott Hoffman
Absent
Secretary – Diane Schleissing
Absent Sub-Phil Stoffel
Vice President – Jim
Davis Safety tip: Fly dive
flag correctly, Keep 30-100'
from flag. RRT - Any updates
None
Website – Bob Riddle
Absent due to illness
Dive Reports. Who's been
diving Nadine - Troy springs
Trip Information:
2015 Roatan Trip May 30 – June
6th, 2015 Deposit $ 50 per
person Anyone running any
new trips. Vickie Tyde West
Palm trip
Old Business:
Super Bowl Party - Feb 1" 5:30
Pm 6:30 pm Kickoff
Open Forum: Equipment was
donated to club, propose
equipment swap meet and Super
Bowl Party Phil Harville
gave information on 2 Artificial
reefs placed. Website: www.tirsi.org
for more information.
Misc:
Coprolite Award Jim Davis
50/50 Raffle- None
Door prize drawing- None
Program:
Terran McGinnis from Georgia
Aquarium: Educator
manager at MarineLand.
Book Marineland
History
Author Terran McGinnis
Meeting adjourned at
8:10 PM
|
December
10th, 2014
As customary, we hold our
annual Scubanauts Christmas
Party each December in lieu
of having a formal meeting
that month. So there are
no minutes for a meeting
for this month. See our Activities page for details on that party.
|
November 12, 2014
Meeting called to order by
Vice President Jim Davis
at 6:30 PM. President, Curtis
Siver absent.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: No
new members or guests.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
Final payment for Roatan
is due by the March meeting.
Any cancellations by Jan.
meeting.
Payment for Christmas party
is due by November 15th.
Party is in 2 weeks.
$3261.57 of undesignated
funds in treasury but most
will cover the cost of the
Christmas Party.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the October
meeting are available for
review and will be posted
on the website.
•
Vice President/ Jim Davis:
Discussed safety notes per
Dive Train magazine. He addressed “dangling
hoses”, no air in BC,
proper tank position and
the importance of spare air.
He also mentioned the increased
risk for divers over 60 and
that some cruise ships don’t
allow “seniors” to
dive with ship sponsored
dive excursions.
•
RRT Update: No report.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Up to
date except for October minutes
and Christmas Party information.
Dive reports:
•
Vicky Tyde made dives in
Roatan and Costa Maya through
a Western Caribbean cruise
aboard the Carnival Sunshine.
She dove the west side of
Roatan which was different
from the CocoView eastside.
She saw 4 free swimming eels
and there were only 6 divers
on the boat. Costa Maya had
water temp. of 82’ with “great
visibility” and spent
5 minutes diving with a sea
turtle.
•
Joan Tournay: Due to the
cold and heavy winds the
Little Deeper dive was cancelled
so she dove the Blue Heron
bridge in West Palm Beach
and saw lots of fish in addition
to the “pink meanies” (pink
Jellyfish). Matt commented
numerous “pink meanies” >100
ft with long tentacles.
Trips:
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. Final
payment is due at the end
of March.
•
Scott Hoffman discussed the
possibility of a club cruise
which would include diving
opportunities. He will send
out an interest survey to
members.
Old Business:
• Mike Dupes: Photo
contest (February): Copy
of the rules is available
on the website and in the
Newsletter. Photo entries
must be submitted by the
January meeting.
•
Christmas Party: Clark’s
Fish Camp on Friday Dec.
5th. Cost is same as last
year ($20 for members, $27.00
for guests, $15.00 for youths,
$10.00 upcharge for Joans
cut). Sign up tonight or
via email to Diane or Peggy.
New Business:
•
Whitney Lab Lecture Series
is tomorrow/ Thursday. Subject
is “The Making of Blood
cell Genes and Beyond.” Lecture
scheduled Dec. 11 is “Biodiversity
of Coral Reefs: the Inside
Story.”
•
New Year’s Day Oyster
Roast at Phil and Rusty’s.
Details to follow via email.
•
Jellyfish.org info on the
website.
•
Beth Strawbridge announced
the Uplands Master naturalist
course to be held at White
Oaks.
Copralite award: Jim Davis
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $18.00 won
by Mike Dupes.
Doorprize Drawing: Phil Stoffel
($10.00 gift certificate
to Athens Café).
Program: Matthew Denny from
the Dolphin Conservation
Field Station in Flagler
County gave a very informative
presentation titled "Inside
the Conservation Field Station:
a synopsis of our mission
and operations".
Meeting adjourned at 8:30
PM.
|
October
8, 2014
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis
Siver at
6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members:
Club welcomed returning
guest:
Alex Manolis, former member
Eric McAnany, and non diver
Samantha Newton.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
Absent.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the September
meeting have been posted
on the website per Nica McAnany.
•
Vice President/ Jim Davis:
Discussed a safety note to
inspect all your equipment
before each dive.
•
RRT Update: Jim Davis reported
that the team has funding
but needs all the proper
paperwork completed for utilization.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Up to
date.
Dive reports:
•
Bob Riddle and Nica McAnany
traveled to the Florida Keys
and dove with Florida Keys
Dive Center in Tavernier.
They made 2 shallow dives,
one at 30’ and the
other at 17’. Visibility
was good (70’), water
temp. was 75- 80’,
and numerous little fish
were present. They investigated
the possibility of using
Creekside motel/ restaurant
for future club trips but
found it was too expensive.
•
Jim Davis reported on Boynton
Beach diving. He and Mary
Jo dove the Castor and saw
a school of Goliath grouper
and counted numerous fish
species on the second reef
dive. Visibility was 40-
45’ and water temp.
was 85- 86’. They also
made a 17’ dive by
the Blue Heron Bridge accessed
from the west side of Phil
Foster Park. They counted
32- 35 sp. of fish and saw
a Spotted Eagle Ray. Jim
recommended staying at the
Boynton Beach Inn for $56.00/
night.
•
David Dempsey reported on
his extensive trip to Indonesia.
He dove the waters east of
Bali with Ned and Anna DeLoach
and Paul Humann. 476 sp.
were counted within a 14
day trip and they discovered
a new sp. (Humannite).They
experienced the cold water
currents from the Indian
Ocean with water temps. ranging
from 66- 81’. He dove
Cloud Valley aka Anemone
City in Wakatobi where he
saw a woebegone shark. Dr.
Richard Smith with a PhD
in pygmy seahorses was with
the group and his photos
can be seen in Ocean Realm
Images. David also saw the
rare larval stage of a moray
eel. He commented on the “bombed
out” reefs and cyanide
fishing.
Trips:
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. Final
payment is due at the end
of January. It was suggested
that air flights be booked
now.
•
DUI “dog days” on
Nov. 8- 9th at Manatee Springs.
DUI will give drysuit demonstrations
and conduct demotours. Preregister
on the website. Cost is $15.00
which includes the demo,
Sat. night dinner and program.
•
Divers Supply is sponsoring
a dive rally on the same
weekend at Ginnie Springs.
Cost is $69.00
•
Divers Supply runs a Discover
Scuba EPCOT or Ga. Aquarium
trip every month.
Old Business:
• Photo contest (February):
Copy of the rules are available
on the website and in the
Newsletter. Photo entries
must be submitted by the
January meeting.
•
Christmas Party: Clark’s
Fish Camp on Friday Dec.
5th. Cost is same as last
year ($20 for members, $27.00
for guests, $15.00 for youths,
$10.00 upcharge for Joans
cut). Sign up tonight, at
the Nov. meeting or via email
to Diane or Peggy.
New Business:
•
Whitney Lab Lecture Series
is tomorrow/ Thursday. Subject
is “What Glows Below-
Bioluminescence and Flourescence
of Deep Sea Organisms. Speaker
is from the Monterey Bay
Aquarium.
Copralite award: Jim Davis
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: No 50/50 raffle
due to absence of the Treasurer.
Doorprize Drawing: David
Dempsey ($10.00 gift certificate
to Athens Café).
Program: Vicky Tyde presented
a Mini Fish ID program based
on her photos from the Labor
Day weekend West Palm Beach.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00
PM.
|
June
11, 2014
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis
Siver at
6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members:
Club welcomed returning
guest:
Michael Moore who reported
on his Blue .Heron Bridge
dive.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
$2514.24 undesignated funds
in club treasury. There was
a $65.00 loss for fiscal
year 2013- 2014. Members
were reminded that annual
dues are due at this time.
There is an accumulation
of designated funds in the
bank ie. trip deposits. Airfare
for Roatan should be available
within the next few weeks.
Scott suggested that those
members signed up for the
Roatan trip monitor airfares
closely. $100.00 deposit
for the West Palm Beach trip
is due at the July mesting.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the May meeting
are available for review
and posting to the website.
•
Vice President/ Jim Davis:
The program will be on the
Georgia Aquarium.
•
RRT Update: Jim Davis is
available to teach any new
students requiring advanced
certifications.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Up to
date. He’s still waiting
for photos to post to the
website.
Dive reports:
•
Nadine Norton and Bob Riddle
reported on the June 7th
Offshore Jax dive trip. The
weather was perfect. The
boat has been moved to Morningstar
Marine at Mayport. They dove
the Pressboxes, EF, and 9
mile barge. Vis was 40’ and
water temp was 78’.
Seas were 1- 2 ½ ft.
with only a slight current
present. Schools and schools
of fish. Ed Kalokoskus was
on the boat. “Great
conditions for Offshore Jax.”
•
Vicky Tyde dove the Kona
Coast in Hawaii. Diving was
on lava formations and through
lava tubes with pacific fish
which is completely different
than the reef diving she’s
familiar with.. There was
only one other diver and
they saw a pod of spinner
dolphins and a manta ray.
•
Joan Tourney dove West Palm
Beach over Memorial Day.
She made 10 dives in 3 days.
Conditions were good and
she saw Black Grouper.
•
Beth Strawbridge dove the
Blue Haron Bridge. 4C dive
shop announced that there
were numerous baby octopus
expected off the beach and
turn to west.
Trips:
•
Sharks Tooth dive trip to
Venice has been rescheduled
to July 11- 13th. See Nica
McAnany if interested.
•
West Palm Beach trip on Labor
Day week end (August 30-
Sept. 1). Deposits are due
by the July meeting. 3 days
of diving/ 10 total dives
on the Little Deeper is $291.50.
See Vicky Tyde for details.
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. $50.00
deposit is due.
Old Business:
• “Hello to
Summer Beach Party” June
21st at Windjammer / Crescent
beach. Please sign up if
attending. Hamburgers and
hot dogs to be provided by
club. BYOB and a covered
dish. Reminder flyer will
be e- mailed at a later date.
•
Dues are due. Currently there
are 15 paid members.
•
Reminder from Jim Davis to
report fish counts and ID’s
to REEF.
New Business:
•
No new business reported.
Copralite award: Phil Stoffel
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $12.00 awarded
to Rob Hagen.
Doorprize Drawing: Nadine
Norton (Scubanaut apparel)
Program: Jim Davis presented
information and showed a
DVD of snorkeling and diving
with the whale sharks and
other “sea creatures” in
the Georgia Aquarium.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45
PM.
|
May
14, 2014
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis
Siver at
6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members:
Club welcomed guests: Alice
Painter-
New Diver, Sally Logan-
Former member and former
owner of
Meridian Dive Center, non
diver Sandy Kaufman (Denise
Hughes’ Mom), Eric
McAnany, and non diver Samantha.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
$2096.09 undesignated funds
in club treasury. If dive
trips are cancelled due to
inclement weather, pym’ts
may be applied to future
trips or refunded. Annual
filing for State 501C7 status
is due. The fiscal year begins
June 1st and members were
reminded that annual dues
are due at this time. Dues
are $35.00/individual, $70.00/
family, and $12.00/ non diver.
Dues payments can now be
made through our new PayPal
account which has been set
up by Scott. (scubanauts@scotthoffman.net)
or by check.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the May meeting
are available for review
and posting to the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Diane Schleissing will give
a short presentation on sea
turtles.
•
RRT Update: No formal RRT
report. Per Denise Hughes
and Jim Davis: Mention was
made of the next meeting
to be held at the Beaches
Library on Wed. May 21st.
New class of 5 students is
ready for the final expedition
in South Florida. A grant
has been approved. A new
Jaxspots book (not published
by RRT) is available. Title-
North Florida Reefs by Joseph
Kirstel.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Up to
date.
Dive reports:
•
Crawdaddy made his annual
birthday dive . This year’s
dive was at 81’ in
Blue Springs (Orange City)
•
Nadine spent 4 days in Bimini.
She stayed in a 2 bedroom
condo and dove with Neil
Watson’s operation.
She made 6 dives with only
2 divers on the boat. Her
1st shark dive was exciting
and she saw numerous Lionfish
on the other drift dives.
•
Bob gave a second hand dive
report: 40 miles Offshore
Jax. had 80- 100’ visibility,
warm water, and clouds of
fish.
•
Rob Hagen made a trip to
the keys. He dove on No Name
Reef in Ramrod Key, American
Shoals/ Light tower which
had lobster and very large
Lionfish, and Loo Key, was
an easy 20’ dive with
70’ vis. He snorkeled
Bahia Honda bridge which
has a webcam and he saw Grouper,
Tarpon, Snook, and all kinds
of other reef fish. He recommended
Sammy Creek Landing for a
picnic and Hogfish Bar and
Grill for food and drinks.
Trips:
•
Nica’s Sharks Tooth
dive trip to Venice on May
16- 18 is on hold due to
reports of 7’ seas.
•
Nadine is running an Offshore
Jax. trip on June 7th on
the Diamond Diver. See flyers
for details and sign up if
interested. This is a 3 tank
dive and tanks are not provided
•
Vicky Tyde has a Labor Day
week end trip (August 30-
Sept. 1) planned to West
Palm Beach on the Little
Deeper. Goliath groupers
are usually sited. There’s
a group discount for 10 divers.
Five 2 tank dives are approx.
$291.50. Communicate to Vicky
your preferences of when
you want to dive. She recommended
using the Super 8 motel on
PGA Blvd. for accommodations.
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. $50.00
deposit is due. Currently
there are 19 divers and 1
non diver signed up for trip.
Airfare rates will be available
in July.
Old Business:
•
Election of officers: President:
Curtis Siver
Vice President: Jim Davis
Secretary: Diane Schleissing with Nica McAnany continuing
publication of the Newsletter
Treasurer: Scott Hoffman (this will be his final year)
There was no election necessary and all offices were approved by the membership.
•
“Hello to Summer Beach Party” June 21st at Windjammer / Crescent
beach. Please sign up if attending. Hamburgers and hot dogs to be provided by
club. BYOB and a covered dish. Reminder flyer will be e- mailed at a later date.
New Business:
•
Peggy Barnes has reserved Clark’s Fish Camp for the annual Christmas
Party on December 5th.
•
Jim Davis is recruiting members for REEF and DAN.
Copralite award: Phil Stoffel
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $21.00 awarded
to Phil Harville.
Doorprize Drawing: Scott
Hoffman (gift certificate
to Athens)
Program: Sea turtle threats
and problems presented
by Diane Schleissing.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30
PM.
|
April
9th, 2014
Meeting called to order
by Vice President Gordy Schleissing
at 6:30 PM. President Curtis
Siver: Absent
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Club
welcomed guest: Morris Gliddon
who is a PADI Divemaster
from Massachusetts and is
used to cold water diving.
He’s looking forward
to diving in the warmer waters
of the south. He completed
a membership application
and paid annual dues. Since
the beginning of the fiscal
year is June, it was decided
to vote Morris in as a member
effective June 2014.
Reports:
• Treasurer/ Scott
Hoffman: $2,091.09 undesignated
funds in club treasury. The
monthly balance sheet is
available upon request. Deposits
are due for upcoming trips.
The fiscal year begins June
1st and members were reminded
that annual dues are due
at this time. Dues payments
can now be made through our
new PayPal account which
has been set up by Scott.
(scubanauts@scotthoffman.net)
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the March meeting
are available for review
and posting to the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
There is no speaker for this
evenings meeting. Gordy is
attempting to schedule a
speaker from LAMP for our
next meeting. Any suggestions
for speakers, notify Gordy.
•
RRT Update/ Beth Strawbridge:
The RRT participated in the
Joint Beaches Clean up in
conjunction with the North
Florida Land Trust. She gave
an overview of the RRT for
Morris and referred him to
the website. Jim Davis reported
that there are currently
no new grants for the RRT.
He was asked to assist with
the training of the four
students due to the absence
of Mike Barnes. He is also
available for REEF Fish ID
Training.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Absent:
Website is status quo per
Nica. Posting of the photo
contest entries is in progress,
need photo ID’s from
Mike Dupes. Beth referred
members to FOAP.com for posting
of personal photos and members
were reminded that there
is a Scubanauts Facebook
page.
Dive reports:
•
Michelle Bennett reported
on her live aboard dive trip
on the Aggressor ship. Water
temp. was 75- 79’ with
good visibility at the beginning
of the trip and poor visibility
towards the end of the trip.
She dove the Exumas and great
Bahama Banks and saw sting
rays and Black tip, Nurse,
and Caribbean sharks. Her
first night dive was not
a pleasant experience.
Trips:
•
Nica is running a Sharks
Tooth dive to Venice on May
16- 18. If interested refer
to the flyers for details
and sign up. There are 3
spots left.
•
Nadine is running an Offshore
Jax. trip on June 7th on
the Diamond Diver. See flyers
for details and sign up if
interested. This is a 3 tank
dive and tanks are not provided
•
Vicky Tyde has a Labor Day
week end trip (August 30-
Sept. 1) planned to West
Palm Beach on the Little
Deeper. Goliath groupers
are usually sited. There’s
a group discount for 10 divers.
Communicate to Vicky your
preferences of when you want
to dive.
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. $50.00
deposit is due. Currently
there are 19 divers and 1
non diver signed up for trip.
•
Morris commented on Lake
Champlain wreck diving on
the Benedict Arnold fleet
at 200’.
•
Jim Davis distributed brochures
from Divequest at Disney/
Dolphin Experience and from
the Georgia Aquarium. Disney’s
divers cost is $175 and Snorkelers
are $140. The Aquarium divers
cost is $350. Jim also had
CD’s from the Aggressor
fleet.
Old Business: None reported.
New Business and Announcements:
• “Hello Summer” beach
party on the first day of
summer, June 21st at Windjammer
condos. Information and sign-
up sheet will be available
at the next meeting.
•
Nominations for Officers:
President: Curtis Siver nominated
by Gordy Schleissing with
a second by Barbara Haasis.
Vice President: Gordy Schleissing,
Beth Strawbridge, and Nica
McAnany declined their nominations.
Jim Davis nominated by Scott
Hoffman with a second by
Barbara Haasis.
Treasurer: multiple nominations
with seconds for Scott Hoffman
Secretary: Diane Schleissing
nominated by Nica McAnany
with a second from Scott
Hoffman.
Nica McAnany volunteered
to continue publishing the
Newsletter.
Additional nominations can
be made at the May meeting
prior to any elections. New
officers will take effect
in June.
•
Whitney Center at Marineland
will be showing a preview
of a PBS documentary film
called Ocean Frontiers. Refer
to ocean-frontiers.org for
information.
Copralite award: Phil Stoffel
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $16.00 awarded
to Phil Harville.
Doorprize Drawing: Morris
Gliddon selected a Scubanaut
t- shirt.
Program: None
Meeting adjourned at 7:30
PM.
|
March
12th, 2014
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis Siver
at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Club
welcomed non diver English
guest, Steve Rhodes.
Reports:
• Treasurer/ Scott
Hoffman: $2182.74 undesignated
funds in club treasury. The
monthly balance sheet is
available upon request. Deposits
are due for upcoming trips.
$50 deposit will hold a space
for the 2015 Roatan trip.
Final payment is due Jan.
2015/ monthly payments or
pre- payment in full are
options.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Nica McAnany recorded minutes
from Feb. meeting and are
available for review and
posting to the website..
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Guest speaker, Kristy Karl,
UNF graduate student will
be presenting a program on
our local urban dolphins.
Any suggestions for speakers,
notify Gordy.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
NF Land Trust clean up at
SR 105 is this Sat. at 8:30
AM followed by a cook out
at the Talbot House. St.
John’s River clean
up and celebration is next
week end. RRT will be at
the Little Jetties. Beth
Strawbridge reported that
this is a nesting area for
the Diamondback Terrapin.
There are currently no new
grants for the RRT.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website
is status quo. Posting of
the photo contest entries
is in progress. Bob commented
that the Diamond Diver was
in S. Carolina but would
be returning for Offshore
Jax. dive charters.
Dive reports:
•
Jim and Mary Jo Davis took
a Holland America cruise
and dove the Turks and Caicos
where they saw humpback whales.
Water temp. was 78’.
They also dove the ABC islands
and submitted fish counts
to REEF. Gear rental was
OK.
•
Diane and Gordy Schleissing
almost went diving in Costa
Rica but decided not to dive
due to the reports of cold
water temp.and poor visibility.
Trips:
•
Nica is running a Sharks
Tooth dive to Venice on May
16- 18. If interested refer
to the flyers for details
and sign up. There are 2
spots left.
•
Nadine is running an Offshore
Jax. trip on June 7th on
the Diamond Diver. See flyers
for details and sign up if
interested.
•
Vicky Tyde has a Labor Day
week end trip planned to
West Palm Beach on the Little
Deeper. Goliath groupers
are usually sited. There’s
a group discount for 10 divers.
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. $50.00
deposit is due. Currently
there are 18 divers and 1
non diver signed up for trip.
•
Jim Davis recommended a trip
to the Georgia Aquarium.
Old Business: None reported.
New Business and Announcements:
• Club is in need
of an extension cord for
the projector. Scott will
purchase.
•
Possible summer beach party
for June or July. Diane will
research.
•
Nominations for Officers
will be made at the April
meeting with voting to take
place at the May meeting.
Copralite award: Phil Stoffel
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $25.00 awarded
to Phil Harville.
Doorprize Drawing: Sharon
Harville
Program: UNF graduate student,
Kristy Karl gave an informative
presentation on the current
UNF research project studies
on the local urban dolphins.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25
PM.
|
February
12th, 2014
Call to order by Curtis
Siver at 6:30 p.m.
Welcome
Welcome any guests or new
members. Sandy, Denise’s
mom and Brandi, Daniel’s
niece
New members to vote in? Cindy
McBride and Bruce Brommer
Reports:
•
Treasurer- Scott Hoffman
- ~$2278.74 uncommitted,
we are done with expenditures
for the fiscal year and have
just about broke even
• Secretary – Diane
was not at the meeting
• Vice President-
Gordy was not at the meeting
• RRT Update- Phil
Harville – next meeting
at San Pablo Library room
A at 6:30 pm. Looking for
volunteers for highway cleanup
in conjunction with the Sierra
Club and North Fl Land trust.
On 3/22/14 Phil is looking
for volunteers for the St.
John’s river clean
up
• Website- Bob Riddle
is working on updating the
website to new technologies,
he will email the members
when the beta is available
for viewing
• Dive Reports: Who’s
been diving!
• Scott and Jayne
took a cruise, Scott dove
in terrible conditions in
St. Maarten and then had
a fabulous dive in Dominica
• Crawdaddy saw sand
and grass in Rainbow river
Trip Information:
•
Nadine will run an offshore
Jax trip
• Nica will run a
Venice dive trip May 16-18th
• Vicky and Michelle
are working on Labor day
weekend in WPB on the Little
Deeper
• Nica has booked
Roatan 5/30/15 – 6/6/15
Old Business:
•
Scott is working on a mission
and vision stmt.
New Business and Announcements:
•
Diver’s supply is offering
$39 hydro’s. They are
doing them in house and it
includes VIP and O2 Clean
50/50 Raffle – Beth
won $24
Doorprize Drawing: Phil
Harville won an Athens Gift
card
Open forum – Thanks
were given to Nica/Bob for
hosting the Super Bowl Party
and Mike/Lynda for all their
work on the Photo contest
Program: Photo contest and
the winners are:
Above water
1. Hide away – Vicky
Tyde
2. Being Cool – Bob
Riddle
3. All in – Beth Strawbridge
Underwater
1. Double Trouble – Dave
Dempsey
2. I need a hug – Daniel
Hughes
3. Candy Cane – James
Johnson
1st place is a $30 gift card,
2nd place is a $20 gift card
and 3rd place is a $10 gift
card
Meeting was adjourned.
|
January
8th, 2014
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis Siver
at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: No
guests or new members.
Reports:
• Treasurer/ Scott
Hoffman: $2607.74 in club
treasury. Christmas Party
total cost was $1350 of which
$700.00 was paid by attendees.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Nica McAnany recorded minutes
from Nov. meeting.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Absent. Diane reported that
the scheduled speaker cancelled
at the last minute but Gordy
was able to arrange for an
alternate program. Any suggestions
for speakers, notify Gordy.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
Meeting is next Wed. at the
Pueblo Beach Library. The
Team will have a Dec. social
at the Ale House. Student
training is in progress with
a dive scheduled Jan 18-
19 at the Blue Heron Bridge
in West Palm Beach. Notify
John Perkner or Mike Barnes
if interested.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website
is status quo. Photo contest
entries will be posted on
the Photo Gallery unless
noted otherwise by the photographer.
Dive reports:
•
Comment made that it was
too cold and members were
too busy to dive. Beth Strawbridge
informed members of the snorkeling
trail for divers at the Blue
Heron Bridge and recommended
4 C Dive Center. Many juveniles
with 46 different sp. of
fish were noted on a snorkel
dive. Daniel and Denise Hughes
dive the site often and commented
on the variety of life they
see and agreed to do a slide
show presentation at one
of the club meetings. Sea
Towel / Riviera Beach has
a good ap for a tide chart.
•
Curtis Siver did not have
a dive report but he went
to Blue Springs State Park
(no scuba allowed) which
was full of manatees. He
suggested “go early”.
Beth remarked that Homasassa
Springs was also a good place
for underwater viewing of
the manatees.
Trips:
•
Roatan 2015. Cocoview reserved
for May 30- June 6. Cost
has increased due to high
season rates and hotel taxes.
•
Nica: Offshore Jacksonville
trip being planned for April
or May/ weather permitting.
•
Scott and Michelle are going
to West Palm Beach the last
week end in Feb. if anyone
is interested.
•
Trip Leaders are needed for
possible West Palm Beach,
Boynton Beach, and/or Keys
dive trips.
Old Business:
• Photo contest: Deadline
for entries is Dec. 31st.
Rules were reviewed by Mike
Dupes and are posted on the
website. Entries are due
by midnight tonight. Contest
is scheduled for the Feb.
meeting.
•
Thank you to Phil and Rusty
for hosting the New Year’s
Day Oyster Roast.
New Business and Announcements:
• Florida State filing
for the 501C7 corporation
is due. There was discussion
concerning the Mission and
Vision of the club. Does
it reflect the 501C7 status?
Are there any other activities
for the club to take part
in? Kathy suggested the River
Keepers. The Mission statement
is on the website.
•
Whitney Center for Marine
Studies Lecture tomorrow
evening at 7 PM.
•
Super Bowl Party is Feb.
2 at Nica and Bob’s.
There is a sign- up sheet.
Bring a covered dish and
BYOB. Jim Barnes will head
up the football pool. The
club voted that you have
to be present at the party
in order to enter the pool.
You do not have to be present
to win.
Copralite award: Phil Stoffel
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: $24.00 awarded
to Beth Strawbridge.
Doorprize Drawing: Daniel
Hughes
Program: Phil Stoffel and
Beth Strawbridge gave an
informative presentation
on Sharks Teeth.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15
PM.
|
December
11th, 2013
As customary, we hold our
annual Scubanauts Christmas
Party each December in lieu
of having a formal meeting
that month. So there are
no minutes for a meeting
for this month
|
December
11th, 2013
As customary, we hold our
annual Scubanauts Christmas
Party each December in lieu
of having a formal meeting
that month. So there are
no minutes for a meeting
for this month
|
December
11th, 2013
As customary, we hold our
annual Scubanauts Christmas
Party each December in lieu
of having a formal meeting
that month. So there are
no minutes for a meeting
for this month
|
October
9th, 2013
Call to order by: President
Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Welcome
No guests or new members.
Reports:
•
Treasurer: Scott Hoffman-
The club has $3264.34 in
non committed funds. Refunds
for the Offshore Jax trip
that was cancelled will be
mailed. Christmas Party prices
are $20.00 for members, $27.00
for guests, $15.00 for juniors,
$10.00 up charge for Joan’s
cut. Payment is due by the
November meeting with a deadline
of November 30. There’s
a total of $40.00 in the
50/50 raffle.
• Secretary: Diane
Schleissing- Minutes from
the September meeting have
been approved and are available
on the website for review.
• Vice President:
Gordy Schleissing- The scheduled
speaker is Lauren Flynn,
the Restoration Coordinator
from GTMNERR (Oyster Reef
Recycling and Restoration/
Lionfish Research Project).
Professor from UNF is scheduled
to speak on “Urban
Dolphins” for the Jan.
meeting. Any suggestions
for speakers, notify Gordy.
• RRT Update: Phil
Harville- There were 13 volunteers
for the International Coastal
Clean up who collected numerous
tires and other miscellaneous
items. Team meeting is Oct.
16th at the Pueblo Creek
Library. Oct. 20th is a scheduled
Discovery Dive with Steve
Parks open the RRT members.
Oct. 26th is a scheduled
training trip to West Palm
Beach and the Blue Heron
Bridge.
• Website- Bob Riddle/
Absent. Nica reported that
the website is up to date.
Dive Reports:
Vicky Tyde reported on a
West Palm Beach trip. There
were free swimming Goliath
groupers that exhibited the “gill
slamming” behavior.
Sharks and rays were also
seen. The current was extremely
strong. They did 3 wrecks
in 22 minutes on one dive.
Trip Information:
The DUI Dog Days week end
is scheduled for Nov. 2-
3 at Manatee Springs per
Nica. Cost is $10 which
allows you to try on drysuits
and
dive in the springs.
Vicky and Nica are researching
trips that offer shore
diving.
Daniel Hughes: There is
a sanctioned night dive
scheduled
next Friday at the Blue
Heron Bridge. It is being
sponsored
by a company that makes
dive lights.
Old Business:
•
Christmas Party/ Dec. 8th
•
Photo Contest: Mike Dupes
will coordinate. Rules are
in the Newsletter and on
the website. Photos have
to be taken within the last
year and prior to Dec. 31st
2013. You’re allowed
to submit up to 5 photos
for each category and have
to be submitted by Jan. 8th.
New Business and Announcements:
Right Whale Festival is
Nov. 23rd at the Jax Beach
Pavilion.
Copralite Award: Phil Stoffel
50/50 Raffle: Frances Siver
($22.00)
Doorprize Drawing: Lynda
Dupes/ Gift card
Program: Lauren Flynn presented “Your
North Florida Preserve.”
|
September
11th, 2013
Meeting called to order
by Vice President Gordy Schleissing
at 6:30 PM. President Curtis
Siver was absent.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Millie
Ganzel was voted in as a
new member. Club members
welcomed returning members
Jim and Mary Jo Davis
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
Absent
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the August meeting
have been approved and posted
on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Speaker for this evening
is Diane, “Something
About Horseshoe Crabs.” Next
month’s scheduled speaker
is Lauren Flynn, the Restoration
Coordinator from GTMNERR
(Oyster Reef Recycling and
Restoration/ Lionfish Research
Project). Any suggestions
for speakers, notify Gordy.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
Meeting is next Wed. 9/18.
Place is to be announced.
Phil reported on the excellent
presentation given by Lonnie
Akins at the Lionfish meeting.
Beth Strawbridge reported
that there were 484 Lionfish
captured offshore during
the roundup with the largest
being 17”. Lionfish
tempura was cooked by Nippers
restaurant. There were also
lobster and red snapper that
were speared by divers and
prepared by the restaurant.
Bob Riddle mentioned that
a petition should be sent
to DEP, every 100 lionfish
caught should allow a take
of 1 red snapper. Phil reported
that training was in progress
for 2 new students. There
is a team dive scheduled
for the International Coastal
Clean up on Sept. 21st. There
is also a “land” clean
up at the Little Jetties
from 9- 11AM. Daniel Hughes
reported on the Discovery
Dive on JW culverts with
Mike Barnes and Dan Shotz.
Measured visibility was 13
ft. and a different type
of fish was observed.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website
is up to date. Diane commented
on how good the website looked
and suggested that members
check it out.
Dive reports:
•
Nadine Norton went to West
Palm Beach with a new diver
who was doing a certification
dive. Conditions were not
ideal, expected depth of
40- 60 ft for the first dive
was actually 86 ft on the
wreck. They dove with Pura
Vida who did not find the
second dive site.
•
Jim Davis attended REEF Fest
in the Keys. It was the 20th
anniversary of REEF and it
was also attended by Anna
and Ned DeLoach and Paul
Humann. Boats were chartered
out of Key Largo for fish
counting. Visibility was
60- 70 ft. with a 85’ water
temp. and 1 ft seas.
•
Jupiter: Daniel and Denise
Hughes made a 3 tank dive
with Jupiter Dive Center.
1st dive was on a 90’ ledge
with lots of micro algae.
2nd dive was on MG III barge
with rubble at 65’ and
vis. of 30- 40 ft. Pillars
had school of Goliath Groupers
and Daniel was able to observe
the “gill slapping” phenomenon.
The 3rd dive was on a ledge
with limited visibility.
There was no current and
they were able to see 5-
6 Goliath groupers, sharks,
eels, a ray, and a green
turtle.
Trips:
•
Vicky Tyde is running a trip
to West Palm Beach Sept.
14- 15th with Dive a Little
Deeper. Dives are $58 pp/
day with a Sat. PM dive and
a Sun. AM dive scheduled.
Hotel arrangements are up
to the individual.
•
Nica: Offshore Jacksonville
trip scheduled for August
24 has been rescheduled to
Sept 21st. It is a 3 tank
dive for $100. This does
not include tanks, bring
your own tanks. Sign up if
interested.
Old Business:
•
Christmas Party: Peggy Barnes/
Party is Dec. 6th at 6PM
at Clark’s Fish Camp
with the same venue as previous
years. There was discussion
concerning the cost which
will remain the same except
for the Joan’s cut.
Diane made a motion to increase
the up charge to $10.00 with
a second from Barbara Haasis.
Motion was approved with
a unanimous vote by members.
•
Photo contest: Deadline for
entries is Dec. 31st. Rules
are on the website.
New Business and Announcements:
•
National Estuaries Day at
GTMNERR, Sept. 28 from 10
AM- 2 PM.
•
Whitney Center for Marine
Studies Lecture on “Lionfish:
Vibrant, Voracious, and Venomous”,
Thursday Sept. 12th at 7:00
PM and Thurs. Sept 19th on “The
Search for Jellyfish: Exploration
challenges, accidental encounters,
and (painful) lessons learned.
Copralite award: Phil Stoffel
retains the award.
50/50 Raffle: Not held due
to absence of Scott.
Doorprize Drawing: Jim Barnes
Program: Diane Schleissing
gave an informative presentation
on Horseshoe Crabs.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20
PM.
|
August
14,
2013
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis Siver
at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: No
new members or guests.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
The club has $3018.30 in
undesignated funds. Budget
has not been finalized. Further
discussion by Board is pending.
Scott brought up the possibility
of reducing the budget amount
for club social functions
(ie. Summer Cookout, Superbowl
Party) to $100.00 and increasing
the Christmas party up charge
for the Joan’s cut
to $10.00 which would be
equitable to the extra cost
for this optional menu item.
Discussion of increasing
the member cost for the Christmas
party followed. Scubanaut
apparel is still available
for purchase.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the July meeting
have been approved and posted
on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Scubanaut member Nadine Norton
will be giving a presentation
about genetics and Zebra
fish.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
New reef of concrete culverts
named Floyds Folly has been
placed Offshore Jax. Daniel
and Vicky notified members
of the informational meeting
concerning the NE Florida
Lionfish Rodeo scheduled
for Thurs. August 22nd at
JU. It will be a workshop
for the capturing, carrying,
and handling of Lionfish
in preparation for the Offshore
Rodeo scheduled Sat. August
24th. A flyer has been circulated.
Diane mentioned that GTMNERR
has received a grant for
studying Lionfish offshore
and will forward the e- mail
for the contact person to
Daniel. The Right Whale Festival
is in Nov. and the International
Coastal Cleanup is Sept.
14th.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website
is up to date. Bob requested
that members submit photos
of the Roatan trip to be
posted on the website.
Dive reports:
•
Roatan Club Trip: Vicky reported
that all aspects of the trip
were “wonderful.” She
saw 4 octopi and was inked
by one. Beth mentioned that
CocoView is one of the best
organized resorts for diving.
Bob described how the resort
guests contributed to “goody
bags” to be distributed
to the local children living
along the main waterfront
of Roatan. He proposed a
future project for the Club
to collect items for the
children prior to another
Roatan trip. Discussion followed
about the feasibility of
members soliciting donations
from health care facilities
(ie: dentists, expired medical
products) and Vicky has a
contact that could transport
and distribute these items
to Roatan.
•
Offshore Jacksonville: Daniel
and Denise dove with Diamond
Divers. There were 23 people
on the boat and 90 tanks
for the 4 dives. They dove
4 inshore barges at about
60- 70 ft with 40- 60’ vis.
There was a dive group from
Carolina and Georgia consisting
of brand new inexperienced
spearfishermen who apparently
shot at anything resembling
a fish.
•
Canada/ Interkip (?? Sp)
Quarry: Crawdaddy reported
that there were no seahorses
or octopi but numerous wrecks
of cars, trucks etc. in a
5 acre lake with a depth
of 35- 40 ft. and 71’ water
temp.
Trips:
•
Offshore Jacksonville trip
scheduled for August 24 has
been rescheduled to Sept
21st due to a conflict with
the boat and the Lionfish
Rodeo. There will be 3 tank
dives for $100. This does
not include tanks, bring
your own tanks. Sign up if
interested.
•
Vicky Tyde is running a trip
to West Palm Beach Sept.
14- 15th. There are 10 spots
available on Dive a Little
Deeper. Dives are $58 pp/
day with a Sat. PM dive and
a Sun. AM dive scheduled.
Hotel arrangements are up
to the individual. There
is a possibility of diving
Blue Heron Bridge on Friday
for divers that go down a
day early. See the flyers
and signup sheet if interested.
•
Beth researched diving in
Key West. The boat charter
is $1200 for ½ day
and can accommodate 12 divers.
Let her know if you’re
interested.
•
Scott suggested an EPCOT
or Georgia Aquarium dive.
Old Business:
•
Projector has been secured
and is on an indefinite loan
to the club.
New Business and Announcements:
There was no new business.
.
Copralite award: Currently
held by Phil Stoffel. Barbara
Haasis was nominated to be
the next recipient for showing
up for the meeting last Wed.
Curtis made motion to vote
that Barbara receive the
award which was seconded
by Daniel. Majority vote
was Nay. Phil retains the
award.
50/50 Raffle: $19.00 to Mike
Dupes.
Doorprize Drawing: Des Norton:
Club t- shirt.
Program: Nadine Norton gave
an excellent presentation
titled “My Kind of
Spearfishing.” She
shared the findings of her
2003 human genome project.
She talked about a type of
heart disease (dilated cardiomyopathy)
that runs in families and
usually affects people when
they hit middle age and how
geneticists can use our DNA
to identify disease genes
allowing early intervention
and treatment. She showed
us how the Zebrafish (the
small freshwater tropical
fish often kept in aquariums)
played a crucial role in
this. We saw movies and pictures
of mutant zebrafish which
were quite interesting and
entertaining.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20
PM.
|
July
10,
2013
Meeting called to order
by President Curtis Siver
at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: No
new members. Guest Millie
Ganzell was welcomed. She’s
been diving since the 80’s.
She hasn’t done very
much diving for the past
few years and wants to get
back into it.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
The club has $2918.30 in
undesignated funds. Dues
are due. $35.00/ Individual,
$70.00/ Family, $12.00/ Associate.
An e- mail reminder will
be sent out next month to
previous members that have
not paid membership dues.
The club’s 501C7 status
has been officially reinstated.
Refunds for the canceled
June Offshore Jax trip are
in progress. Payments can
also be applied to the August
trip. Scubanaut apparel is
still available for purchase.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the June meeting
were recorded by Frances
Siver in the absence of Diane.
They will be made available
for review, approval and
posting on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
The scheduled speaker from
Shark Savers cancelled. Gordy
suggested that club members
that have traveled to interesting
places bring about 20 photos
from their favorite trip
to share with the club as
a possible program.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
New officers were elected.
The RRT meeting is next Wed.
The RRT training program
has been postponed.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website
is status quo. Bob requested
that members submit new photos
to update the photo gallery.
Dive reports:
•
Daniel Hughes dove Offshore
Jax with Steve Parks. They
went to the ledge at AH.
There were 4- 6 ft seas but
visibility was great. You
could see all the way to
the barge from the surface.
Daniel destroyed 8- 10 Lionfish.
•
Daniel also did a night dive
with the trainer for the
RRT at the Blue Heron Bridge
in West Palm Beach. They
did 2 days of boat diving
and had a turtle research
scientist onboard who was
evaluating and tagging Hawksbill
turtles. They saw a 9 ft
Nurse Shark.
•
David Dempsey, our renown
world traveler, reported
on his March- April dive
trip to Bali and the Maluku
Islands/ Indonesia. He added
a leafy scorpionfish and
several species of frogfish
to his list of “must
sees.” He dove with
Ned and Anna DeLoach who
discovered a new fish species.
Memombay (spelling?) one
of the original Spice Islands
bay was “yucky.” He
saw giant mantas, the destructive
dynamite fishing off of Samba
and weed eaters with props
that were used as tugboats.
Trips:
•
Coco View : Group leaves
Sat.
•
Offshore Jacksonville trip
scheduled for August 24th.
They will be 3 tank dives
for $100. This does not include
tanks, bring your own tanks.
Sign up if interested.
•
Vicky Tyde is running a trip
to West Palm Beach Sept.
14- 15th. There are 10 spots
available on Dive a Little
Deeper. Dives are $58 pp/
day and you have to book
your own hotel. See the flyers
and signup sheet if interested.
•
Curtis’ research for
a Florida Middle Grounds
trip has been unsuccessful.
•
Diane will look into a possible
Ginnie Springs Sante Fe River
float trip for October.
Old Business:
•
Projector: Diane and Gordy’s
son can possibly secure a
projector from his workplace
and will look into a donation
to the club.
•
Budget issues are pending
and still under review by
the officers. Discussion
was tabled until the August
meeting.
Copralite award: Currently
held by Phil Stoffel. She
stated that there’s “new
doo on the doo.” The
Roatan group claims that
what happens in Roatan stays
in Roatan?
New Business and Announcements:
•
David Dempsey is researching
a live aboard trip to the
Bahamas on the Aggressor
fleet’s Caribe Dancer.
It won’t be a club
trip but members are invited.
50/50 Raffle: $19.00 to
David Dempsey.
Doorprize Drawing: Michelle
Bennett: Gift certificate
for Athens Restaurant.
Program: There was no speaker.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM.
|
June
12,
2013
Call to order by: President
Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Frances
Siver
Guests or new members: There
were no guests present. There
were no new members to vote
in.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
An overview or 2012 was given
with the largest expenses
being the Christmas Party,
Summer Cookouts and Super
Bowl Party. There was a net
a small loss in 2012. There
was acknowledgement from
the IRS about their reviewing
the 501c7 application.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
There were no minutes to
review do to the Secretary
not being present.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Absent
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
Elections were held in the
month of May. Additionally,
new material was place offshore
Jax.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: It was
highlighted that all known
minutes have been updated
on the website; however,
it was noted a few months
were missing.
Dive reports:
•
The Siver’s went to
Looe Key at the end of May.
While there they did not
see any Lion fish, however,
they did see reef sharks,
tarpon, a turtle and a large
school of blue tangs. They
feel the key is always a
delight anytime you are in
the Florida Keys.
•
Joan / Michelle went diving
in West Palm Beach. The got
to experience a nice current,
but got to see a number of
wrecks.
Trips:
•
Roatan/ July 13- 20, 2013.
All should be paid up and
ready to go.
•
Offshore Jax on the Diamond
Diver, June 22, 2013 for
a three tank dive. You have
to bring your own tanks for
this trip.
•
Offshore Jax on the Diamond
Diver, August 24 2013 for
a three tank dive. You have
to bring your own tanks for
this trip.
New Business and Announcements:
•
Vicky to look into setting
up a trip to West Palm Beach
•
Curtis to look into a trip
to the Florida Middle Grounds
•
The Christmas Party is scheduled
for Friday, December 6, 2013
at Clarks Fish Camp.
Old Business:
•
There was no update on the
purchase of a projector
Copralite award: Currently
held by Phil for bumping
Kayak into piling causing
her to lose her paddle.
50/50 Raffle: Bill won the
raffle
Door prize Drawing: Bob Riddle
won the door prize
Program: There was no program.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30
PM.
|
May 8, 2013
Call to order by: Meeting
called to order by President
Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: No
new members or guests.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
The club has $2150.94 in
undesignated funds. Dues
are due at the June meeting.
$35.00/ Individual, $70.00/
Family, $12.00/ Associate.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the April meeting
have been approved and are
available for review and
posting on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
There is no speaker scheduled
for the meeting. A volunteer
from Shark Savers is a possible
speaker for the June meeting.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
Earth Day at Jacksonville
Landing was rained out and
held at an alternate site.
The kids really enjoyed the
donated sharks teeth and
a local school has asked
for additional sharks teeth
for their students. The RRT
meeting is next Wed. at Divers
Supply. Elections of new
officers will take place.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website
is status quo.
Dive reports:
•
Crawdaddy made his 80’ birthday
dive at Key Largo on Deep
Ball. Conditions for the
AM dive were perfect. Slate
also made the dive in order
to pose for a birthday photo.
The 2nd dive was at the City
of Washington and the weather
turned “crappy” for
the rest of the trip.
•
Vicky, Joan, and Michelle
dove West Palm Beach with
Little Deeper and Skinny
Divers. Weather was bad but
they saw 5 turtles, free
swimming Goliath Grouper
and Moray eels (Vicky didn’t
have her camera). They saw
no Lionfish and said that
one boat had collected 500
Lionfish in one day on a
previous roundup. There was
good visibility and a slight
current. They made the last
drift dive without a divemaster/
float.
•
Phil and Rusty attempted
to dive the springs but the
water was too high. They
dove the pool at Sea Hunt
to check out their gear for
CoCoView.
•
Daniel interacted with a
turtle for most of the City
of Washington dive at the
Keys.
• Trips:
•
Coco View : Nica and Scott
are in the process of making
the final payment.
•
Daniel and Denise are going
to WPB to dive the Blue Heron
Bridge. Daniel suggested
checking Sea Tow for tide
charts and weather conditions
prior to making the dive.
•
Offshore Jacksonville trips
are scheduled for June 22nd
and August 24th. They will
be 3 tank dives for $100.
This does not include tanks,
bring your own tanks. Sign
up if interested.
•
Curtis is going to Sugar
Loaf Key. See Curtis if interested
in joining him and Frances.
•
Diane is running another
kayak trip with Ripple Effects
on May 18th. Due to the tides,
it’s scheduled for
3:30 at Marineland Marina.
The trip is full and details
will be e- mailed to the
group next week.
Old Business:
•
Scott : Still waiting to
hear from IRS re: 501C7 status.
Copralite award: Currently
held by Bob Riddle. Warning
to the Roatan group: “Be
careful.”
• New Business and
Announcements:
•
Get Well card for David Dempsey
•
Peggy Barnes announced that
the Christmas Party will
be Friday, December 6th at
Clark’s Fish Camp and
will confirm the reservation
when Clarks reopens.
•
Floor was opened for nominations
for officers with a vote
to postpone elections until
June. Current officers were
nominated for the same positions.
There were no other nominations
and there was a unanimous
vote to retain the current
officers for the next year.
President: Curtis Siver
Vice President: Gordy Schleissing
Treasurer: Scott Hoffman
Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Nica McAnany volunteered to continue publishing the Newsletter. Bob Riddle
agreed to continue as Webmaster but would be willing to turn it over to anyone
who was interested.
•
There was a proposal for the Club to purchase its own projector due to potential
problems from utilizing borrowed projectors. Discussion by the membership followed.
A committee of Daniel Hughes and Mike Dupes will research the cost and report
their findings at the next meeting.
•
Scott Hoffman suggested using Twitter for Club party and activity notifications.
The general consensus was that most of the members did not utilize this social
media. Rob Hagan suggested utilizing Google Groups.
50/50 Raffle: $18.00 to
Barbara Haasis
Doorprize Drawing: Lynda
Dupes: Gift certificate for
Athens Restaurant.
Program: There was no scheduled
speaker.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25
PM.
|
April
10, 2013
Call to order by: President
Curtis Siver absent. Meeting
called to order by Vice President
Gordy Schleissing at 6:30
PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Past
member Mike Barnes and Dan
Schultz were welcomed as
guests.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman
reported that the club has
$2166.90 in undesignated
funds. There was a cost of
$150 to the State of Florida.
Still waiting to hear back
from the IRS concerning our
501C7 status. The fiscal
year is coming to an end
and dues are due in June.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Minutes from the March meeting
have been approved and are
available for review and
posting on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Announced that the speaker
for the meeting will be Cat
Lippi.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
There were 48 volunteers
for the St. John’s
River Clean up on Sat. March
17th at the Helen Cooper
Floyd park. The meeting is
next Wed. at the Pablo Creek
library. Earth day is April
20th. Posters for the Right
Whale Festival can be submitted.
Crawdaddy nominated the RRT
for Channel 4/ Sam Kouvaris
Team of the Week.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle was absent.
Dive reports:
•
Crawdaddy attempted to dive
the springs but they were
closed due to the high water
level of the Suwanee River.
Trips:
•
Coco View : Final payment
is due.
•
Curtis is researching Offshore
Jax. trips and will have
information at the May meeting.
•
Diane is running another
kayak trip with Ripple Effects
on May 18th. Due to the tides,
it’s scheduled for
3:30 at the westside of Marineland
and the cost is $45 per person.
Trip can only accommodate
12 “yakers” and
is almost full.
New Business and Announcements:
• Peggy Barnes announced
that the Christmas Party
will be Friday, December
6th at Clark’s Fish
Camp.
•
Crawdaddy invited any interested
members to the Canadian Dive
Club trip to Tobra Morre
on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Dive sites are old wooden
sailing ships and the water
will probably be a little
chilly.
Old Business:
•
Scott Hoffman received a
letter of receipt from the
IRS for the 501C7 reinstatement.
.
Copralite award: Currently
held by Bob Riddle. Warning
to the Roatan group: “Be
careful.”
50/50 Raffle: $11.00 to
Barbara Haasis
Doorprize Drawing: Gabe Harville
won the doorprize and opted
for a Scubanaut cap.
Program: Speaker: Cat Lippi
gave an excellent presentation
on the invasive sp. of Florida
with a focus on the Burmese
Python.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50
PM
|
March
12, 2013
Call to order by: President
Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Eric
McAnany (past member) was
welcomed as a guest. He’s
known by most members and
has been diving since 2001.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman
reported that the club has
$2302.90 in undesignated
funds. The final payment
for the Roatan trip is due
by the April meeting. There
was a $200.00 advance for
parties and photo contest
prizes.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
Absent for the Feb. meeting.
Minutes were recorded by
Nica McAnany and will be
transcribed, approved, and
posted on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Announced that the speaker
for the meeting was delayed
and members present elected
to cancel and reschedule.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
The St. John’s River
Clean up is scheduled for
Sat. March 16th from 8- 11AM
at the Helen Cooper Floyd
park. The meeting is next
Wed. at the Library. Daniel
Hughes indicated that there
is a grant proposal in progress
to monitor 2 sites offshore
Jax. east of EEF. The speaker
from the last meeting was
from Shark Savers. The tagging
of the Great White shark
offshore Jax. was noted.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle was absent.
Dive reports:
•
Crawdaddy gave a report on
Catfish Hole located in the
Crystal River area. His advice
on the site was “Don’t
go!”
•
Daniel Hughes gave a report
on 2 snorkel trips to Crystal
River. The first was in Feb.
and the air temp. was 34’.
Lots of manatees were observed
in the reserve and there
was very little activity.
There were more than 130
manatees “stacked like
cord wood” in the Sisters
springs area on his return
trip last week. He observed
nursing babies, eating, playing,
and lots of interaction with
the manatees.
Trips:
•
Coco View is an official
Reef field station and will
be sponsoring Fish ID and
counting activities during
the Roatan trip.
•
Curtis is researching Offshore
Jax. trips and will have
information at the April
meeting.
•
Diane is running another
kayak trip with Ripple Effects
in May. Members will be notified
of the details before the
April meeting.
New Business and Announcements:
• Phil Harville informed
the club that there will
be a NE Florida Lionfish
blast. Registration is $40.00
and information can be found
on the RRT facebook page.
•
First Coast Divers is running
a Fossil Hunt trip in Venice
with a specialty certification
for $99.00
•
Scott Hoffman has 2 Nitrox
tanks for sale.
Old Business:
•
Scott Hoffman received a
letter of receipt from the
IRS for the 501C7 reinstatement.
Filing for the state is due
next month.
Copralite award: Currently
held by Bob Riddle. Warning
to the Roatan group: “Be
careful.”
50/50 Raffle: $14.00 to
Des Norton
Doorprize Drawing: Des Norton
also won the doorprize and
opted for a Scubanaut shirt.
Program: Speaker: Cancelled
and will reschedule.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15
PM.
|
December 7th, 2012
As customary, we hold our annual Scubanauts Christmas Party each December in
lieu of having a formal meeting that month. So there are no minutes for a meeting
for this month.
|
October
10, 2012
Call to order by: Vice President
Gordy Schleissing at 6:30
PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane
Schleissing
Guests or new members: Guests
were welcomed:
Mike Moore- New diver
Kim Walker- Certified diver since age 13. Likes the springs.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman:
Club currently has $3295.88
in funds. Only 2 prior members
have not renewed membership.
The paperwork for 501C7 reinstatement
is in process.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing:
September minutes have been
approved by the officers.
Minutes are available for
review and will be posted
on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing:
Announced that Bonnie Barnes
is the scheduled speaker
for the meeting.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville:
Adopt-a-Highway has been
completed and grand totals
for the last 4 years and
15 pick- ups are being tallied.
The RRT meeting is next Wed.
Place TBA since the library
is no longer available. Students
completed their expedition.
Denise informed the club
of the Right Whale Festival
in Jax. Beach on Nov. 17th.
The RRT has a booth and will
be offering a shark ID children’s
activity compiled by Beth
Strawbridge and Phil Stoffel
as part of their master naturalist
course.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: E- mail
any needed revisions via
the Scubanaut website. CSS
rewrite is in progress.
Dive reports: No “official” dive
reports except for Nica’s
dive in the pool. Weather
has prohibited Offshore Jax.
diving but current reports
state that visibility is
improving.
Trips:
•
Roatan/ July 13- 20, 2013.
Airfare has dropped to $525
pp. The resort is full. There
are 5 cabanas and 3 beach
houses currently reserved
but additional changes may
occur closer to the date.
Contact trip leader, Nica
McAnany.
•
Offhore Jax/ October 20th
with Diamond Divers. Bob
Riddle will be the trip leader
but contact Nica if interested.
Flyers and sign- up sheet
on the back table. An $80
special for a 3 tank dive
may be available.
•
Nica shared information from
Creekside (formerly Tropic
Vista) in Islamarada, Key
Largo. The facility has been
fully renovated and is offering
great diver rates.
New Business and Announcements:
•
Peggy Barnes: Christmas Party
is Dec. 7th at Clarks Fish
Camp beginning at 6:00 PM.
There will be a gift exchange
and doorprizes. Cost is $20
for members, $27 for guests,
and a $5 up charge for Joan’s
cut. Scott is currently accepting
payments and there is a signup
sheet.
•
Diane Schleissing: Crawdaddy’s
80th birthday is April 17th.
Save the date. There will
probably be a birthday party
the Sat. prior and a birthday
dive to 80 ft. in the Keys
on April 17th.
Old Business:
Photo contest: Deadline for photos is the end of Dec. Participants are allowed
5 entries
per category in digital format. All entries must be taken from 1/1/2011 to
12/31/2012. Above water must be from a club event. Any underwater dive photo
is eligible. Rules are posted on the website. Mike Dupes is the coordinator.
Copralite award: Currently
held by Bob Riddle.
50/50 Raffle: $18.00 to
Rusty Thomas
Doorprize Drawing: Gift certificate
to Athens café won
by Vicky Tyde
Program: Speaker: Bonnie
Barnes: Executive Director
of North Florida Land Trust
and former Scubanaut and
RRT member gave a very interesting
and informative talk on what
the NF land trust is and
what they do.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30
PM.
|
September 14, 2012
Call to order by: President Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane Schleissing
Guests or new members: No guests.
New member: Nadine Norton was unanimously voted in as a new member.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman: Dues are being paid. Scott has followed up with inquiries
to those past members that have not paid this year’s dues. He will send
an updated treasurer’s report after he’s accounted for the money
that was collected at the meeting.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing: August minutes have been approved by the officers.
Minutes are available for review and will be posted on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing: Announced that Nancy Montes is the scheduled
speaker for the meeting.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville: The RRT meeting is next Wed. at the Southside library
at 6:30PM. Adopt-a-Highway has been completed. Sept. 15th is the International
Coastal Clean- up. The RRT will be participating at the Helen Cooper Floyd
park. The Right Whale Festival is scheduled for November 17th at Jacksonville
Beach.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: No updates.
Dive reports:
•
Scott Hoffman reported on the Offshore Jax dive on Sept. 8th. He referred to
Offshore Jax diving as “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” He and his buddy,
new member Nadine, got lost due to the poor visibility which was about 20-
25 ft. at the Press Boxes with a water temperature of 75’. Bob Riddle
stated that the second Offshore Jax dive site only had 10- 12 ft. of visibility.
Melissa Siver shot 2 flounder, Nadine enjoyed the Press Boxes, and Nica said “the
current was ripping at the Y ledge.”
•
Nica gave a current report from Venice shark teeth diving: The other dive operation
is marking new sites and finding numerous teeth.
•
Pompano dive trip scheduled for Labor Day week end was cancelled. Conditions
may have been marginal due to storms.
•
David Dempsey reported on his diving off the island of Komodo. He saw a Blue
Ringed Octopus, >30 giant manta rays, a Mandarin fish, Mushroom Coral pipefish
and many types of Scorpionfish. He also stated that Cathay Pacific Airlines
will no longer ship sharks fins.
•
Daniel Hughes: RRT 2012 Class Expedition went to Fort Lauderdale. They dove
with Sea Experience and completed 4 dives in one day. The first was a 75’ dive
on a wreck with 60 ft. visibility and a mild current at the bottom which became
4 knots at 15’ to the surface. The second was on Willy’s Ledge.
The condition of the ledge was poor but they managed to count >50 species
of fish. They experienced poor visibility and a strong current on the third
and fourth dives. He also reported that Offshore Jax was “cold and dark” but
he did interact with and get some great photos of a turtle that followed him
during the dive.
Trips:
•
Roatan/ July 13- 20, 2013. Airfare has dropped to $579 pp. There are 14 people
signed up for the trip and they were encouraged to make their plane reservations
as soon as possible. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany.
•
Offhore Jax/ October 20th with Diamond Divers. $100 pp does not include tanks.
Bob Riddle will run the trip. Flyers and sign- up sheet on the back table.
•
Nica had information from Creekside (formerly Tropic Vista) in Islamarada,
Key Largo. The facility has been fully renovated and is offering great diver
rates.
New Business and Announcements: Reminder of the upcoming photo contest and
Christmas Party.
Old Business: Scott Hoffman has received the information from the IRS concerning
the club’s 501C7 status. A new application packet and fee of $150- $200
needs to be submitted by the end of the year. He needs information concerning
the Scubanaut/ RRT split.
Copralite award: Currently held by Bob Riddle. Nica was nominated but forgetting
her booties and wearing Curtis’ socks was not sufficient to warrant the
Copralite award.
50/50 Raffle: $15.00 to Diane Schleissing.
Doorprize Drawing: Phil Stoffel
Program: Speaker: Nancy Montes gave an excellent presentation on her UF PhD
grant project: Spatial and Seasonal distribution of marine recreational boaters
in northeast Florida and its implications for the North Atlantic right whale.
Meeting adjourned.
|
August 8, 2012
Call to order by: President Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane Schleissing
Guests or new members: 3 guests were welcomed.
Jeanne Laxton: Michelle’s sister recently moved here and ready to get back
into diving.
Des Norton: Non diver but drives the boat.
Nadine Norton: Diving for 2 yrs. in Miami, Fl. Keys, and Bonaire.
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman: Total funds of $2900.73. Dues are past due. Pay Pal
is not an option at this point in time. The club did not receive notice from
the IRS in 2010 to re- file for the 501C7 status. Consequently the club’s
501C7 status was dropped by the IRS. Scott will follow up.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing: July minutes are available for review and will
be posted on the website.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing: Announced that Frances Siver is the speaker
for tonight. Nancy Montes is scheduled to speak about her PhD Right Whale Project
at the September meeting. Bonnie Barnes is tentatively scheduled to speak about
the Florida Land Trust at the October meeting.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville: The RRT meeting is next Wed. at the Southside library
at 6:30PM. Adopt-a-Highway is Sat. August 11 at Little Talbot Island. Sept. 15th
is the International Coastal Clean- up. The RRT will be participating at the
Helen Cooper Floyd park. There are currently no students registered.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: June and July minutes will be posted on the website as soon
as they are submitted by the secretary.
Dive reports:
•
Bob Riddle reported on the Offshore Jax dives. The only complaint was that “there
were too many fish.” He and Nica gigged enough flounder for 14 lbs of
fillets.
•
Bob Riddle: Very few fish noted on Molasses Reef in the Fl. Keys. Large school
of Midnight blue Parrotfish with Black Grouper in their midst. There was a
heavy current and low visibility on the Spiegal Grove. The Keys have gotten
very expensive.Tropic Vista will be offering “diver friendly rates.”
•
Tony Flaris: Australia diving on the “Spirit of Freedom.” 75’ water
temp. and great diving.
•
Daniel Hughes: 7’ Goliath grouper, Nurse sharks, and rays all spotted
together on Offshore Jax dive.
Trips:
•
Roatan/ July 13- 20, 2013. $1250pp plus air. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany
•
Offhore Jax/ Sept 8 with Diamond Divers. $100 pp does not include tanks. $50
deposit
needed. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany.
•
Jupiter/ Sept. 1-2 with Jupiter Dive Center. $473pp. 60- 80’ dives. Contact
Tony Flaris as
soon as possible if interested.
•
First Coast Divers is offering a Venice sharks tooth dive.
•
Bonaire/ week before Christmas. Contact Tony Flaris.
New Business and Announcements: None
Old Business: Rusty’s birthday.
Copralite award: Currently held by Bob Riddle. No nominations.
50/50 Raffle: $15.00 to Crawdaddy.
Doorprize Drawing: Denise Hughes/ club shirt
Program: Speaker: Frances Siver spoke about Vitamin D- Why should you care?
Meeting adjourned.
|
July 11, 2012
Call to order by: President Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane Schleissing
Guests or new members: No new guests or new members
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman: Total funds of $3005.49, $200.00 designated for trips,
balance of $2805.49 in undesignated funds which do not include the expenses for
the cookout. Dues are due. He’s working on setting up PayPal so members
should continue pym’t directly to him at this point in time. Scott made
a recommendation that the budget for parties be increased from $100.00 back to
the previous am’t of $150.00 since club members were personally subsidizing
some of the expense. Deposits are due for the Offshore Jax and Roatan trips.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing: Minutes from last months’ meeting were recorded
by Nica McAnany and were submitted to Diane for transcription. Nica apologized
because the July newsletter was delayed.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing: Due to communication issues he was unable
to have a projector available for scheduled speaker, Frances Siver. Issues have
been resolved and Frances has rescheduled for August. Nancy Montes is tentatively
scheduled to speak about her PhD Right Whale Project at the September meeting.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville: The RRT meeting is next Wed. at the Southside library
at 6:30PM. All the Jax Spots books have been sold and the team is waiting for
funding to verify the existing surveys and publish an updated book. Adopt-a-Highway
is August 11. A digital photo course is available, check with Phil if interested.
Photos of offshore St. Augustine dives from this past week end are available
via Phil.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website is up to date except for June minutes. Curtis indicated
that there may be an issue with the link to the newsletter. Bob will investigate.
Dive reports:
•
Vicky Tyde: Pompano Beach trip from this past week end. Lots of fish and eels.
They made a “wreck treck” and dove 3 wrecks in one dive.
•
Daniel Hughes: Riviera Beach night dive under the bridge, two frogfish “getting
ready to mate.” Dove West Palm Beach next day- no current, 9 turtles, nurse
sharks, and Goliath grouper
•
Bob Riddle commented on 35 divers on the Pompano Beach dive boat. Tony can arrange
for a 6 pak boat at $125 pp.
•
Peggy Barnes commented on the Marineland report of Lionfish 10 miles up the Oklahachee
River.
•
Crawdaddy: Innerskip Quarry/ 3 hrs west of Toronto, Canada. Site is 300X100 yards
with numerous submerged cars, buses, airplanes, and boats. Water temp. 64’.
Also dove the JC Morrison paddlewheel wreck in Lake Simcoe (3 hrs east Toronto,
Canada). Water temp 59-60’
•
Phil Harville: Went on checkout dive for grandsons. Blue Grotto (only 85 ft./water
level “down”) and Rainbow Springs.
•
Pam Kurtz: Visited the Ga. Aquarium. She observed the feeding of the 2 whale
sharks and the Las Vegas style Dolphin Show.
•
Tony Flares reported that the springs were “flooded.” Water levels
are extremely high (Ginnie Springs had 6- 8 ft. of water in the bathrooms.)
Curtis Siver: Beach Party/ Cookout was a big success. A good time was had
by all. Nica claimed the pants she went home without.
Trips: Roatan/ July 13- 20, 2013. $1251pp plus air. Contact trip leader, Nica
McAnany.
Offshore Jax/ July 28. 11 signed up. Club has whole boat. Contact trip leader,
Nica
McAnany, for information. Bob Riddle commented on the reports of dead groupers
seen
on the bottom of several wrecks Offshore Jax.
Tony Flares will look into setting up a trip to Jupiter over Labor Day week
end.
New Business and Announcements:
Vicky Tyde made a motion to increase the party budget to $150 which was seconded
and passed with an unanimous vote.
The officers will look into purchasing a projector for the club and possibly
include it in next years’ budget.
Old Business: Pam announced Vicky (biggest) and Nica (most variety) as shark
teeth dive “winners.” Vicky declined her award and passed it to
Pam.
Copralite award: Bob Riddle was nominated by Tony Flares because of his late
night phone call and “napkin message under the door” to determine
what time the afternoon dive was followed by Bob not being able to view Tony’s
text response on his new phone.
Bob Riddle nominated Peggy Barnes for completely unscrewing the regulator yoke
screw from her antiquated regulator and letting it go overboard and sinking
down to the bottom. One of the crew miraculously retrieved it so that she was
able to make her dives.
The nominations were put to vote by the members: Bob- 11, Peggy- 9.
Bob Riddle was awarded the Copralite award.
50/50 Raffle: Phil Stoffel
Doorprize Drawing: Sharon Harville (Gift Certificate to Athen’s)
Program: Speaker: Frances Siver rescheduled for August
Meeting adjourned.
|
June 13, 2012
Call to order by: President Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Nica McAnany/ transcribed by Diane Schleissing
Guests or new members: No new guests or new members
Reports:
•
Treasurer- End of fiscal year with undesignated funds of $2449.10/ $77.24 petty
cash. Venice trip was underpriced: pay Pam the difference.
•
Secretary- Minutes from last months meeting were recorded.
•
Vice President- Absent. Speaker for July: Frances Siver, August: Whales/ Boats
•
RRT Update- Phil Harville reported that the RRT meeting was moved back to the
library, available to rent for club functions.
•
Website- Bob Riddle: Requested additional pictures
Dive Reports:
Michelle reported that the sharks tooth dive in Venice was “not good.” Bring
teeth to next meeting for judging.
Daniel and Denise went to West Palm Beach and made a night with Force E under
the
Blue Heron bridge
David Dempsey dove the Japanese and American wrecks off the Solomon Islands.
He
was not impressed with the dive operation.
Trips: Pompano Beach Trip/ July 7-8. Contact trip leader, Tony Flares, for
details.
Roatan/ July 2013. Sign up sheet. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany, for information.
Offshore Jax/ July 28. Sign up sheet. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany, for
information.
New Business and Announcements:
Christmas Party has been reserved at Clarks Fish Camp for Dec. 7th. Starts
at 6:00PM.
Clam Roast benefitting the Sea Turtles/ Sat. 1PM at Crescent Beach. $15.00
pp/ contact Peggy Barnes
Old Business:
Beach Party: June 30th at Windjammer Condos/ Crescent Beach. Information will
be e- mailed to members.
Copralite award: continues to be held by Melissa Siver
50/50 Raffle: Lynda Dupes ($17.00)
Doorprize Drawing: N/A, no name tags
Program: Speaker: Daniel Hughes gave a Mini Fish ID course.
Meeting adjourned.
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August 10, 2011
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Diane Schleissing
No new members
1 guest - Mike Barnes from the RRT
Treasurer's report - Undesignated funds are $2763.75, dues were due in June,
Shirts and caps are available and we are only $17 away from breaking even on
the merchandise purchase price
Secretary's report - Get well soon card for Peggy Barnes was passed around
for everyone to sign, minutes are available on line as well as a copy at the
meeting
Vice President's report - We will have Maya return as a speaker in October
with the topic of seabeans, September and November are open for speakers. Mike
mentioned and then passed around an interest sheet for a Scubanauts cooking
demo by Richard Nunn, held at Publix for next year.
RRT - Phil Harville talked about the Hwy cleanup on Saturday 20th. Next RRT
meeting is Weds 8/17 at the gate parkway library, speaker will be Maya and
topic will be lionfish. Mike Barnes spoke about the 25 anniversary of the RRT.
There will be a function consisting of diving on Saturday 10/8/11 and a party
on Sunday 10/9/2011 at Whitey's fish camp. The diving will partly be to search
for deceased member Jim Powell's reefball.
Who's been diving?
1) Crawdaddy and Dana went diving in North Carolina with their Canadian friends
and then also dove in Canada.
2) Leigh talked about diving in several cave dives and her first scooter cave
dive with 180 lbs of gear
Trips:
1) Nica McAnany talked about Offshore Jax club dive for Saturday August 13th,
7 club members are signed up
2) Leigh gave info on Tony Flaris's Labor day Pompano Beach dive trip, leaving
Friday September 7th and returning Sunday September 9th.
3) Nica talked about Sept 17th Offshore Jax club dive , currently 6 members
signed up
4) We had a group discussion about trips for next year. Pam Kurtz has agreed
to run the Memorial Day Shark Tooth dive trip. Nica presented some information
about airfare rates for overseas trips and also the option of not having an
expensive trip for next year. The club decided in general to not have a big
club trip and members seemed agreeable to having several shorter trips to Pompano
and also the keys. Nica offered to assist anyone that wants to run a trip,
Diane also offered assistance. Nica mentioned perhaps coordinating the diving
in the keys with one of the food/wine festivals for those members that are
infrequent divers so everyone would have activities to do.
5) at the end of the meeting, Michelle Bennett brought flyers in for her Annual
Mother's day cruise for next May. She does the shark dive with Stuart Cove
at a price of ~$135, guys and couples are welcomed
Parties:
1) Christmas party - Peggy Barnes has booked Clark's Fish Camp on December
9th for our annual X-mas party. We have been assured of the rigth room this
time and also 2 of their better wait staff
2) Diane stated that the August 27th Scubanaut Birthday party/cookout/beach
party would be postponed. A date will be chosen soon and announced to the membership
Copralite award - Phyl Stoeffel has it, she recapped the offense - doing a
giant stride in Roatan without her mask on. Nica spoke about Rusty Thomas's
email list that was hacked, sending us all requests for funds to be mailed
to England. Members decided it wasn't good enough to submit.
New Business - Phil Harville modeled his Shark Tooth necklace that Curtis
Siver made him. We oohh and aw'd!
50/50 Raffle - Vicky Tyde won $14
Drawing - Daniel Hughes won a gift card
Diane Schleissing pronounced the meeting as closed |
July
13, 2011
• Meeting was called to order by VP Mike Dupes, standing in for Diane,
6:30pm at Athen’s Café
•
Mike thanked Vicky Tyde for her time on the board and welcomed Nica McAnany
as a new board member
•
Mike introduced the new board member
•
Guest – Jenny Lyons
•
New members – None
•
Treasurer’s report – Lynda Dupes - Dues are now past due, undesignated
funds $2147.00
•
Secretary’s report – Nica McAnany - we had a meeting in June, minutes
on the website
•
Vice President’s report – Mike Dupes is working on numerous future
programs and speakers, no specific details
•
Dive reports – several were given
o Vicky Tyde gave the Roatan report, less than optimum weather conditions,
but a great time was had by all. Bob added info regarding 6 divers taking
photo classes and everyone working with their white balance slates, Mike chipped
in
that he expects numerous entries for the photo contest
o Casey Padgett – Pompano – he did 8 dives, shot 13 lion fish, 1
stung him, he stated the pain was worse than getting tattoo’s
o Tony Flaris – cave diving in Manatee Springs
o Daniel Hughes – on 6/27 dove with TISIRI on a pre-deployment dive 18
miles offshore Jax, Viz ~30’, water temp 71 degrees
o Dave gave a belated dive report for May – Cocos Island, tons of sharks,
Manta rays, 50+ octopus’s, temp in the 80’s, very rainy, tiger shark
and humongous whale shark
•
Website – Bob Riddle is looking for a new ISP. Tony offered to help any
members upgrade their internet explorer version to current
•
Trips:
o Nica McAnany - Offshore Jax August 13th and 9/17th $100 3 tank dive
o Tony Flaris – putting together Pompano dive trip for labor day weekend,
info to be sent out via email within the next week
o Casey Padgett mentioned a dive charter 6 pack in southern Georgia and
that lobster season in Georgia is year round!
•
Old Business – none
•
New Business/Announcements – Summer beach party 8/27 club providing burgers/dogs,
bring a covered dish and byob
•
Copralite award – Bob Riddle gave the plaque to Melissa Siver, who was
the current recipient. The following nominations were carefully considered by
our members:
o Rusty Thomas AND Phyllis Stoeffel – a joint nomination for sleeping
through the alarm which caused Beth and John to have to catch a cab, and they
boarded the plane with only 30 seconds to spare
o Phyl for doing a Giant Stride in the water without a mask on
o Rusty for head butting some fire coral
o Casey Padgett for getting stung by a lion fish, standing on the bottom
and continuing diving for another 30 minutes before getting on the boat
o AND, the winner is…… Phyllis Stoeffel for diving without her mask!!
Phyl stated that she was going to “spruce” up the copralite and
make it golden again!
•
Tony Flaris – made a statement regarding state park funding issues and
that the parks are in danger
•
RRT Update – Dan Hughes/Phil Harville – meeting scheduled for 7/20,
this month is the Great Annual Fish Count, www.reef.org
•
50/50 Raffle winner – Vicky Tyde $17
•
Door prize winner – Casey Padgett won his choice of Scubanaut apparel
and chose a t-shirt
•
Speaker – None
•
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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July 11, 2012
Call to order by: President Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Diane Schleissing
Guests or new members: No new guests or new members
Reports:
•
Treasurer/ Scott Hoffman: Total funds of $3005.49, $200.00 designated for trips,
balance of $2805.49 in undesignated funds which do not include the expenses
for the cookout. Dues are due. He’s working on setting up PayPal so members
should continue pym’t directly to him at this point in time. Scott made
a recommendation that the budget for parties be increased from $100.00 back
to the previous am’t of $150.00 since club members were personally subsidizing
some of the expense. Deposits are due for the Offshore Jax and Roatan trips.
•
Secretary/ Diane Schleissing: Minutes from last months’ meeting were
recorded by Nica McAnany and were submitted to Diane for transcription. Nica
apologized because the July newsletter was delayed.
•
Vice President/ Gordy Schleissing: Due to communication issues he was unable
to have a projector available for scheduled speaker, Frances Siver. Issues
have been resolved and Frances has rescheduled for August. Nancy Montes is
tentatively scheduled to speak about her PhD Right Whale Project at the September
meeting.
•
RRT Update/ Phil Harville: The RRT meeting is next Wed. at the Southside library
at 6:30PM. All the Jax Spots books have been sold and the team is waiting for
funding to verify the existing surveys and publish an updated book. Adopt-a-Highway
is August 11. A digital photo course is available, check with Phil if interested.
Photos of offshore St. Augustine dives from this past week end are available
via Phil.
•
Website/ Bob Riddle: Website is up to date except for June minutes. Curtis
indicated that there may be an issue with the link to the newsletter. Bob will
investigate.
Dive reports:
•
Vicky Tyde: Pompano Beach trip from this past week end. Lots of fish and eels.
They made a “wreck treck” and dove 3 wrecks in one dive.
•
Daniel Hughes: Riviera Beach night dive under the bridge, two frogfish “getting
ready to mate.” Dove West Palm Beach next day- no current, 9 turtles,
nurse sharks, and Goliath grouper
•
Bob Riddle commented on 35 divers on the Pompano Beach dive boat. Tony can
arrange for a 6 pak boat at $125 pp.
•
Peggy Barnes commented on the Marineland report of Lionfish 10 miles up the
Oklahachee River.
•
Crawdaddy: Innerskip Quarry/ 3 hrs west of Toronto, Canada. Site is 300X100
yards with numerous submerged cars, buses, airplanes, and boats. Water temp.
64’. Also dove the JC Morrison paddlewheel wreck in Lake Simcoe (3 hrs
east Toronto, Canada). Water temp 59-60’
•
Phil Harville: Went on checkout dive for grandsons. Blue Grotto (only 85 ft./water
level “down”) and Rainbow Springs.
•
Pam Kurtz: Visited the Ga. Aquarium. She observed the feeding of the 2 whale
sharks and the Las Vegas style Dolphin Show.
•
Tony Flares reported that the springs were “flooded.” Water levels
are extremely high (Ginnie Springs had 6- 8 ft. of water in the bathrooms.)
Curtis Siver: Beach Party/ Cookout was a big success. A good time was had
by all. Nica claimed the pants she went home without.
Trips: Roatan/ July 13- 20, 2013. $1251pp plus air. Contact trip leader, Nica
McAnany.
Offshore Jax/ July 28. 11 signed up. Club has whole boat. Contact trip leader,
Nica
McAnany, for information. Bob Riddle commented on the reports of dead groupers
seen
on the bottom of several wrecks Offshore Jax.
Tony Flares will look into setting up a trip to Jupiter over Labor Day week
end.
New Business and Announcements:
Vicky Tyde made a motion to increase the party budget to $150 which was seconded
and passed with an unanimous vote.
The officers will look into purchasing a projector for the club and possibly
include it in next years’ budget.
Old Business: Pam announced Vicky (biggest) and Nica (most variety) as shark
teeth dive “winners.” Vicky declined her award and passed it to
Pam.
Copralite award: Bob Riddle was nominated by Tony Flares because of his late
night phone call and “napkin message under the door” to determine
what time the afternoon dive was followed by Bob not being able to view Tony’s
text response on his new phone.
Bob Riddle nominated Peggy Barnes for completely unscrewing the regulator yoke
screw from her antiquated regulator and letting it go overboard and sinking
down to the bottom. One of the crew miraculously retrieved it so that she was
able to make her dives.
The nominations were put to vote by the members: Bob- 11, Peggy- 9.
Bob Riddle was awarded the Copralite award.
50/50 Raffle: Phil Stoffel
Doorprize Drawing: Sharon Harville (Gift Certificate to Athen’s)
Program: Speaker: Frances Siver rescheduled for August
Meeting adjourned.
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June 13, 2012
Call to order by: President Curtis Siver at 6:30 PM.
Minutes recorded by Nica McAnany/ transcribed by Diane Schleissing
Guests or new members: No new guests or new members
Reports:
•
Treasurer- End of fiscal year with undesignated funds of $2449.10/ $77.24 petty
cash. Venice trip was underpriced: pay Pam the difference.
•
Secretary- Minutes from last months meeting were recorded.
•
Vice President- Absent. Speaker for July: Frances Siver, August: Whales/ Boats
•
RRT Update- Phil Harville reported that the RRT meeting was moved back to the
library, available to rent for club functions.
•
Website- Bob Riddle: Requested additional pictures
Dive Reports:
Michelle reported that the sharks tooth dive in Venice was “not good.” Bring
teeth to next meeting for judging.
Daniel and Denise went to West Palm Beach and made a night with Force E under
the
Blue Heron bridge
David Dempsey dove the Japanese and American wrecks off the Solomon Islands.
He
was not impressed with the dive operation.
Trips: Pompano Beach Trip/ July 7-8. Contact trip leader, Tony Flares, for
details.
Roatan/ July 2013. Sign up sheet. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany, for information.
Offshore Jax/ July 28. Sign up sheet. Contact trip leader, Nica McAnany, for
information.
New Business and Announcements:
Christmas Party has been reserved at Clarks Fish Camp for Dec. 7th. Starts
at 6:00PM.
Clam Roast benefitting the Sea Turtles/ Sat. 1PM at Crescent Beach. $15.00
pp/ contact Peggy Barnes
Old Business:
Beach Party: June 30th at Windjammer Condos/ Crescent Beach. Information will
be e- mailed to members.
Copralite award: continues to be held by Melissa Siver
50/50 Raffle: Lynda Dupes ($17.00)
Doorprize Drawing: N/A, no name tags
Program: Speaker: Daniel Hughes gave a Mini Fish ID course.
Meeting adjourned.
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June
8, 2011
Date: June 8, 2011. The
meeting was called to order
by President, Bob Riddle,
at 6:30 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: There were no guests present.
New Members: Unanimous vote to accept Scott
Hoffman as a new member.
REPORT
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported
that there is $2125.40 in undesignated funds.
May 31st marked the end of the fiscal year.
Annual treasurer reports are available for
review. There is a Fiscal Year gain of $407.37.
Membership dues are due.
Secretary Report: Lynda Dupes recorded
minutes of the May meeting and they have
been posted on the website.
Vice President: Mike Dupes stated there
was nothing to report.
RRT Update: Denise Hughes reported that
Daniel Hughes conducted the Fish ID course
for the RRT students. He will be conducting
the same course at the RRT team meeting
next week.
Dive reports:
Vicky Tyde reported that
visibility on the Memorial Day club trip
to Venice ranged from 3- 12’. They
found “big stuff.” Vicky found
a mastodon tooth and a whale vertebrate.
She passed it around for members to view.
There was a brief “show and tell” of
the findings and Pam Kurtz awarded prizes
to Vicky and Nica McAnany.
There were no additional
dive reports.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
Nica gave an update on the
club trip to Roatan and reminded travelers
to check flight information and to bring
C- cards and passports. She received a
report of Lionfish sited at every dive
site.
Nica will reserve dates for Offshore Jax.
trips in August and Sept. Cost is $100 for
a 3 tank dive. Details to follow.
New Business:
2011Christmas Party: Large
room at Clark’s Fish Camp has been
reserved by Peggy Barnes for Dec. 9, 2011.
The party will start at 6:00 PM.
Officer elections:
President, Bob Riddle announced
that there were no additional nominations
or volunteers for officer positions and
that the officer positions discussed at
the May meeting would be filled accordingly.
Peggy Barnes asked for clarification as
to who was filling the positions since she
did not attend the May meeting. Bob was
relinquishing his position as President.
Nica McAnany had volunteered to fill this
position and the remaining officers had
agreed to retain their positions: Mike Dupes-
Vice President, Diane Schleissing- Secretary,
and Lynda Dupes- Treasurer. Diane Schleissing
was nominated for President by Peggy Barnes.
She accepted the nomination and Nica withdrew
her name from the ballot. Diane Schleissing
questioned the now vacant Secretary position.
Nica McAnany then volunteered for the Secretary
position. Mary Lyons made a motion to accept
the officers by acclimation. There were
no objections and there was a unanimous
vote: Diane Schleissing- President, Mike
Dupes- Vice President, Nica McAnany- Secretary,
Lynda Dupes- Treasurer.
Old Business/ Announcements:
Members were reminded that
there is still club logo merchandise for
sale.
Denise Hughes announced that
it was Daniel’s 50th birthday. The
club celebrated with a birthday song and
chocolate covered Key Lime pie on a stick
provided by Denise.
Mary Lyons announced that
her daughter, Jenny, was participating in
the annual “swim a lap” fundraiser.
Mary was accepting contributions.
Vicky Tyde has been contacted
by a reporter from Channel 12 regarding
Lionfish found Offshore Jacksonville.
50/50 Raffle: Mike Dupes won $23.00.
Doorprize: Nica McAnany’s name was
drawn. Since she was a previous winner,
a second name was drawn. Li Flaris won a
gift certificate to Athen’s.
Copralite award: The award remains in Melissa
Siver’s possession.
Speaker: Sea Grant Extension agent, Maia
McGuire, gave an excellent presentation
on invasive Lionfish.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55
PM
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May 11, 2011
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING May 11, 2011
Date: May 11, 2011. The meeting was called to order by President Bob Riddle
at 6:30 PM.
Recording Secretary: Lynda Dupes (acting for Diane Schleissing)
Guests Welcomed: Joseph Buettner was welcomed as a returning guest. He turned
in his application and check for the 2012 dues tonight. Scott Hoffman was also
welcomed as a returning guest. Krysten Tyde (Vicky’s niece) and Michael
Tyde (Vicky’s brother) were also guests.
New Members: Joseph (Joe) Buettner was voted in by the membership in attendance.
REPORTS
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that there was $2,098.40 in undesignated
funds. She thanked all who are going on trips in May and June for their prompt
payments, and said that the FY-2012 dues will be due in June. Shirts and caps
with the Scubanauts logo are still available.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing was absent, and the Secretary’s
Report was waived. Reports may be found on the web site.
Vice President: Mike Dupes presented Tony Flaris with the first place underwater
category prize from the 2010 Photo Contest. Mike said there will be a speaker
for the June meeting, an environmental professor with a presentation about
lionfish.
RRT Update: Phil Harville reported that the RRT manned a booth on Earth Day
at the Landing, and that it was a long day for their limited booth personnel.
Their current class went to Ft. Lauderdale last weekend. They are in the process
of finishing some grant work. The next meeting is next Wednesday, May 18th,
and next Saturday they will be working on Adopt-A-Highway. All are invited
to come out to help.
Dive reports:
Crawdaddy and Dana did Crawdaddy’s annual birthday dive, but he wouldn’t
say how deep they went. They dove Orange Grove Sink. He also reported that
Peacock Springs State Park has now officially been renamed Wes Skiles Peacock
Springs State Park.
Michelle Bennett went diving at Palm Beach in April, and reported good sea
turtle sightings, and good water temp and visibility. Michelle also dove in
Cozumel while on a cruise, and saw garden eels and juvenile drum fish. She
said the vis was 150’+ and that she had an opportunity to help save the
divemaster, who experienced trouble due to an exploding air hose.
Curtis, Frances, and Melissa Siver went diving at Riviera Beach. Frances and
Melissa were completing some dives for an advanced certification, and Curtis
was just along for the dives. He said the dives were nice.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
Pam Kurtz has two spots left for the Shark Tooth Dives in Venice for May 28-
30, 2011, Memorial Day weekend. All payments are due now. Contact Pam for
details.
Casey Padgett will be leading a Key Largo Memorial Day dive weekend through
Scuba Tiger. They will be diving with Horizon Diver and staying at the Keys
Inn. Flyers were available with details.
Roatan/CoCoview: June 11-18, 2011. There are 14 divers going on the trip.
The trip has been fully paid to the dive charter.
New Business/ Announcements:
Bob opened the floor for nominations for officers, but there were none. He
said Nica is willing to take the President position for the coming year.
Diane, Mike and Lynda are willing to return in their positions as Secretary,
Vice President, and Treasurer respectively. Bob urged members to think about
submitting their name for one of the positions. Elections for club officers
will be held at the June meeting. Please notify a current club officer if
you are interested.
Copralite Award: Tony Flaris nominated Melissa Siver for the Copralite Award
for leading the navigation dive directly into the designated swimming area.
The nomination passed almost unanimously (Curtis voted NAY).
50/50 Raffle: Curtis Siver won $22 in the 50/50 Raffle, and also received
a bonus Shark poster.
Doorprize: There was no door prize drawing as we did not have name tags.
Meeting adjourned at 7:08.
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April 13, 2011
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING April 13, 2011
Date: April 13, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Past President,
Vicky Tyde at 6:30 PM. President, Bob Riddle was absent.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: Joseph Buetner was welcomed. He lives in Pompano Beach
and works in Jacksonville. Scott Hoffman was also welcomed as a returning
guest. He also recommended the book “Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime.”
New Members: No new members to vote in.
REPORT
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes was absent but sent report. Diane Schleissing
reported that there was $1654.99 in undesignated funds.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported that Peggy Barnes recorded
minutes from the March meeting.
Vice President: Mike Dupes was absent. Diane Schleissing reported on possible
speakers. Maia McGuire, Sea Grant Extension Agent, to give a presentation
on Lionfish and Diane and Peggy to give an update from the Turtle Permit
Holders meeting regarding the cold stunning and oil spill.
RRT Update: Phil Harville reported that the next meeting is Wed. The St.
Johns River Celebration and Clean up was a success. There were 95 people
that picked up “lots of garbage.” RRT grants have been submitted.
Dive reports:
Nica reported on pool diving. Water temp. was 68’. There will be
a meeting at Bob’s house in preparation for the Roatan trip. Members
can use the pool to check out their gear.
Casey went diving at Pompano Beach. Water temp. was 77’ on Sat.
and 79’ on Sun. They dove with Pompano Dive Center and did 2 wrecks.
Seas were flat, there was no current, and visibility ranged from 35- 40’.
He saw Goliath Groupers, 5 lionfish, eels, and lobsters.
Crawdaddy dove his 50th Anniversary dive at Blue Springs. He made his
1st dive there in March, 1961. He had 0’ visibility on this dive!
Joan dove Blue Grotto and Devil’s Den and got to 80’ at the
bottom. It was very crowded with lots of students. She got lost in Williston.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
Pam Kurtz has scheduled another Sharks Tooth Dive in Venice for May 28-
30, 2011, Memorial Day week- end. There is space available. Accommodations
will be at the Best Western. See Pam for details.
Casey will be leading a Key Largo Memorial Day dive week end through Scuba
Tiger. They will be diving with Horizon Diver and staying at the Keys Inn.
Flyers are on table with details.
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11- 18, 2011. Currently there are 14 divers signed
up for the trip.
Nica may schedule a second Sharks tooth dive in June.
New Business/ Announcements:
Elections for club officers are next month. Please notify a current club
officer if you’re interested.
Crawdaddy will be making his traditional birthday dive at Orange Grove
Sink on Sunday between 10- 10:30 AM. He needs to dive to 78’. Contact
Dana if you’re interested in joining him.
Nica reported that visibility Offshore Jax is 70- 80.’ The water
is still cold at 68’. She’s willing to give OJT for flounder
gigging.
Phil mentioned an article on predators in Coastal Magazine.
Diane informed the club of a turtle clambake fundraiser in St. Augustine
next Wed. Details to be sent via e- mail.
50/50 Raffle: There was no 50/50 raffle. Lynda will resume it next month.
Doorprize: Pam Kurtz was the winner of Ned DeLoach’s pocket Fish
ID book.
Copralite award: The award remains in Bob Riddle’s possession.
Meeting adjourned.
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February 9, 2011
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING February 9, 2010
Date: February 9, 2011. The meeting was called to order by President, Bob
Riddle, at 6:35 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: There were no guests present.
New Members: No new members to vote in.
REPORT
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that there is $2346 in undesignated
funds. There are still club shirts and hats for sale.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported that the November minutes have
been approved and are available upon request.
Vice President: Mike Dupes: The Photo Contest will take place at tonight’s
meeting. Next month’s program will be about the hyperbaric chamber.
RRT Update: Daniel Hughes reported that there are 4- 5 RRT students. Four
students completed the UW Scientific Photography module. The Adopt- A- Highway
clean up is next month. Check the RRT website for date and exact location.
The Jax Spots revision is in progress to be converted to GPS locations. There
was some discussion by Bob Riddle.
Additional report by Phil Harville: RRT handout was updated.
Dive reports:
There were no dive reports. Offshore Jax water temp. is 55’ and 65’ at
the buoy. Seas have been running 2 ½ - 6’ and vis is only 20’.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
The Super Bowl party was a great success. It was well attended and the food
was plentiful and delicious. A big “thanks” to Bob and Nica for
hosting the party.
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11- 18, 2011. Currently there are 15 divers signed
up for the trip. Airfare has increased astronomically.
Pam Kurtz has scheduled Sharks Tooth Dive in Venice for May 28- 30, 2011,
Memorial Day week- end. There is space available. Accommodations will be at
the Best Western.
New Business/ Announcements: Crawdaddy has been nominated and is under consideration
for the DAN Man of the Year Award.
Old Business: Members were reminded that there is still club logo merchandise
for sale.
50/50 Raffle: Nica had the winning ticket and won $15.00.
Doorprize: Nica (again) was the winner of a Reef Fish ID book signed by Ned
DeLoach.
Copralite award: The award remains in Bob Riddle’s possession. There
was a repeat of the story and a discussion about a statute of limitations for
the award.
Photo Contest Results
Underwater category:
1st prize ($20 gift certificate to the Outback) won by Tony Flares for “Who
Tapped on the Glass”
2nd prize ($15 gift certificate to Al’s Pizza) won by Daniel Hughes for “Pretty
Invader”
3rd prize ($10 gift certificate) won by David Dempsey for “Hunkered Down”
Above water category: One prize ($20 gift certificate to the Outback) won
by Phil Harville for “My Magic Finger”
Photos will be posted on the website.
Meeting adjourned.
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January 12, 2011
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING January 12, 2011
Date: January 12, 2011. The meeting was called to order by President, Bob
Riddle, at 6:35 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: There were no guests present.
New Members: No new members to vote in.
REPORTS:
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that the Club needs to sell $77.00 worth
of merchandise to “break even.” There is an inventory list and
there are mostly shirts and caps available. See Lynda or Mike if interested.
Secretary Report: There was not a meeting in December. November minutes have
been approved and are available on the website.
Vice President: Mike Dupes informed the club that the program for March will
be on the Hyperbaric Chamber and the speaker will be from Baptist Hospital.
Dive reports:
Diane Schleissing reported on Grand Cayman and Cozumel diving at the beginning
of December. Visibility for both places was >70’ and the water temp.
was 78’. Diving was typical of the areas, current was ripping in Cozumel.
Several lionfish were seen in Grand Cayman.
David Dempsey gave a report on PNG, Papua New Guinea. He did a live- aboard
on the Stardancer. Water temp. was 82’ and the number of “small
critters was amazing.” He claimed it was the best place for macros and
coral. He also made a shark dive but the number of sharks was minimal due to
overfishing. He stopped at Cairns, Australia on the way back and dove on the
Great Barrier Reef. He was not as impressed as he thought he would. It seemed
to be “beat up.”
Crawdaddy and Dana dove Troy Springs on Christmas Day. There were no lionfish.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11- 18, 2011. See Nica for details.
Pam Kurtz has scheduled a Sharks Tooth Dive in Venice for Memorial Day week
end, May 28- 30, 2011. There are 11 spots available, sign up if interested.
Accommodations will be at the Best Western and diving is with Megaladon charters.
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Old Business: All entries for the photo contest must be submitted by the end
of the meeting. Crawdaddy volunteered to be the judge.
Lynda Dupes reported that the total cost of the X- mas party was $1341. The
club paid $628 and attendees paid $713.
New Business: None
Copralite award: Crawdaddy was the owner. Curtis nominated Bob Riddle because
of a computer/ room fiasco on their last trip to Roatan. Bob’s hard drive
ended up in the salt water and he also left his computer in someone else’s
room thinking it was his own room. The club voted to award the copralite to
Bob and there was some discussion about a statute of limitation for the award.
RRT Update: Phil Harville informed members that the Jan. meeting is next Wed.
at 6:30 PM at the library location. The new class has started and has 5 students.
The revision of the safety manual and forms is in progress, The calendar and
the website need to be updated.
Doorprize: Lynda Dupes was the winner of a gift certificate for Athen’s
Cafe.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.
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December, 2010
(No normal meeting is held in December. Annual Scubanauts Christmas
Party always conducted instead that month.)
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November 11, 2010
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING November 11, 2010
Date: November 11, 2010. The meeting was called to order by President, Bob
Riddle, at 6:35 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: There were no guests present.
New Members: No new members to vote in.
REPORTS:
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that there is $2910.65 in undesignated
funds. Please pay for the X-mas party by the end of November.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported that the October minutes have
been approved and are available upon request. Bob Riddle informed the Club
that the current minutes were on the website for review.
Vice President: Mike Dupes: The rules for the upcoming Photo Contest will
be in the newsletter. Photos need to be submitted by the Jan. meeting and the
contest will take place at the Feb. meeting.
Mike is working on future programs for next year.
RRT Update: Phil Harville informed members that the Nov. meeting is next Wed.
at 6:30 PM at the library location. The RRT Adopt a Highway is this week end.
The RRT class will begin in Dec. instead of Nov. The Right Whale Festival is
Nov. 20th at the Jax Beach Pavilion. Divers are needed for the last RRT dive
of the season scheduled for this Sun.
Dive reports:
Nica McAnany reported on an Offshore Jax. dive. They dove EF ledge and she “gigged” 7
flounder which is unusual for this time of year. The water temp. was 80’ at
90’ depth. Bob Riddle said “there were not a whole lot of lobster.” The
Offshore Jax boat, Diamond Diver” is not operational at this time.
Denise and Daniel Hughes were not on a dive but were at an altitude of 7,000’ at
the Grand Canyon. They had an unplanned meeting with Jim and Peggy Barnes,
who were also at the same place at the same time!
Crawdaddy told an amusing story of his and Dana’s Troy Springs adventure.
He reminded everyone of the 7 P’s which should be applied to diving:
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. He and Dana did not plan
properly because Crawdaddy blew an “O” ring and neither one of
them had a spare OR a “Save a Dive” kit. They also paid $30.00
per person for Troy instead of the $5.00/ carload. They finally found a dive
shop to purchase an “O” ring and eventually made a “beautiful” dive.
They were also reimbursed their $$ by the park ranger.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11- 18, 2011. See Nica for details. Cost is $1164 pp
double occupancy, excluding airfare. Currently, there are 15 divers signed
up for the trip.
Pam Kurtz has scheduled Sharks Tooth Dive in Venice for May 28- 30, 2011.
A sign up sheet will be at the Jan., 2011 meeting with details. Accommodations
will be at the Best Western.
Tony Flores is planning another Bonaire trip in March. There’s also
a springs dive trip to Orange Grove Sink at the end of the year. See Tony for
additional information.
Old Business: Diane gave details of the X-mas Party scheduled at Clarks Fish
Camp on Dec 10th. The cost is $20.00 for members, $27.00 for guests, and $15.00
for juniors. In order to offset the expense to the club there will be a $5.00
up charge for anyone wanting the Joan’s cut and “special tickets” will
be issued. The menu has been expanded to include more choices than previous
years and is attached to the sign up sheet. There will also be doorprizes and
a gift exchange. Sign up on the sheet and pay Lynda.
There is still $110.00 worth of club merchandise for sale. Club T- shirts and
golf hats are still available for purchase. See Mike or Lynda for list of items
and cost.
New Business/ Announcements: While giving his dive report, Crawdaddy informed
the club that there is a new dive shop in Mayo. Tony Flores also gave an update
on fees for Peacock and Troy Springs ($5.00 per carload.)
50/50 Raffle: Phil Harville had the winning ticket.
Doorprize: Crawdaddy was the winner of a gift certificate for Athena’s.
Copralite award: Because of his Troy Springs “O” ring fiasco,
Crawdaddy was nominated for the Copralite award and there was a unanimous vote
to make him the recipient. He was also presented with a full package of “O” rings
attached to a dive tank keychain.
Speaker: Don Dingman spoke about some of his diving/ fishing adventures. He
also talked about the “Live the Dream/ Hook the Future” fishing
program.
Meeting adjourned.
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October
7, 2010
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING October
13th, 2010. The meeting was
called to order by President,
Bob Riddle, at 6:35 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: Jackie was almost a returning
guest for the 4th time but she decided to
pay membership dues.
New Members: Jackie was voted in as a new
member.
REPORTS:
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported
that there is $2838 in undesignated funds.
There is $39.00 collected for the 50/50
raffle of which $19.50 will go to the winner.
Club shirts are still available for sale.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported
that the September minutes are available
upon request and will be posted on the website.
Bob Riddle informed the Club that the current
minutes were on the website for review.
Vice President: Mike Dupes: The rules for
the upcoming Photo Contest will be in the
newsletter. Mike and Bob reviewed the rules.
Photos need to be submitted by the Jan.
meeting and the contest will take place
at the Feb. meeting.
Don Dingman is the speaker for the November
meeting. Possible future speakers are someone
from the JSO dive team, Anna DeLoach, and
someone from the Baptist hyperbaric chamber.
Dive reports:
Li Lorez reported on the
Bonaire trip. They had rain! There were “all
kinds of critters.” Tony made a
calendar from some of his photos. Water
temp. was 86’. David Dempsey commented
that he thought this was the top Caribbean
spot for macro photography.
Jackie attended an underwater wedding at
Alexander Springs. Current admission fee
is $3.00
Daniel Hughes reported on a RRT mapping
and fish counting dive he and Denise made
on the Coppedge culverts. They had a “turtle
encounter.” The turtle was acting
like a “cleaning station” for
Triggerfish. Unfortunately his video camera
malfunctioned so he didn’t get any
pictures. Water temp. was 77’ with
measured vis. of 30’ with a lot of “crap” in
the water.
TRIPS/ ACTIVITIES
.Diane gave details of the
X-mas Party scheduled at Clarks Fish Camp
on Dec 10th. The cost is $20.00 for members,
$27.00 for guests, and $15.00 for juniors.
In order to offset the expense to the club
there will be a $5.00 up charge for anyone
wanting the Joan’s cut. The menu will
be expanded to include more choices than
previous years. There will also be doorprizes
and a gift exchange. Information will be
in the Nov. newsletter. Sign up on the sheet
and pay Lynda.
Diamond Diver is scheduled to go Offshore
Jax this Sat.
Pam Kurtz is planning another Sharks Tooth
Dive in Venice for the last week end in
May 2011. Details will follow.
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11, 2011. See Nica
for details. Deposit is due. Cost is $1164
pp double occupancy (does not include airfare).
RRT Update: Phil Harville
informed members that the RRT class will
begin in Nov. The Oct. meeting is next
Wed. at the library location. The International
Coastal Clean up was on September 25.
They collected all types of “garbage” from
Helen Cooper Floyd Park. The Right Whale
Festival is Nov. 20th at the Jax Beach
Pavilion.
Old Business: Club T- shirts and golf hats
are still available for purchase. See Mike
or Lynda for list of items and cost.
New Business: There is a lecture about
the reef life in shallow water and the effect
of artificial reefs on marine life this
Thurs. evening at Whitney Lab.
50/50 Raffle: Diane Schleissing had the
winning ticket.
Doorprize: Gordy Schleissing was the winner
of an underwater Reef Fish Pocket Book signed
by Ned DeLoach that was donated by Li.
Copralite award: Bob Riddle is the proud
owner.
Meeting adjourned.
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September
7, 2010
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING September 7, 2010
The meeting was called to order by President,
Bob Riddle, at 6:40 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: Jackie was a returning guest for the 3rd month in
a row. She dove Offshore Jax on August 22nd. There was 40- 50’ visibility
and she cut her dive short because she got overheated in her 5 ml wetsuit!
Keven Reed, speaker from last meeting, returned with his wife as guests.
Keven was certified in 1972 and his last dive was in Troy Springs.
New Members: Keven was voted in as a new member.
REPORTS:
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that there is $2894.95 in undesignated
funds. There are a few members that have not paid annual dues. Mike
Dupes has the list. Scubanaut shirts are still available. There is $34.00
collected for the 50/50 raffle of which $17.00 will go to the winner.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported that the August minutes
are available upon request and will be posted on the website.
Vice President: Mike Dupes reported that Diane and Peggy are the guest
speakers for this meeting. Their program will be about sea turtles.
Fishing guide, Don Dingman, will be the speaker for November.
Dive reports:
Phil Stoffel reported on Troy Springs diving. There were “sand
vents” and water temp. was 70”.
Seth went snorkeling with his niece and nephew in the Atlanta Aquarium.
They now want to take up scuba.
Joan Tourney went to Blue Grotto and Devil’s Den. She broke her
toe snorkeling!
Bob Riddle reported on “mini season” Offshore Jax. The
lobster were “unattainable.” He commented on “his
uncocked spear gun and he was carrying too much stuff.”
TRIPS
Sept. 18th Offshore Jax trip is on hold. Visibility is
only 4’ due to all the recent storms.
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11, 2011. See Nica for details.
Deposit is due.
RRT Update: Phil Harville informed members that there
was no RRT class as of yet. The Sept. meeting is next Wed. at the library
location. August 21st was the highway clean up. Approximately 52 volunteers
collected 2 bags per person over a 4 mile stretch. This was about 30
lb. of garbage/ person.
The RRT is participating in the International Coastal
Clean up on September 25th and welcomes Scubanaut members.
Old Business: Christmas Party reminder: Dec.10th at Clark’s Fish
Camp. There will be a gift exchange and a sign up sheet at the October
meeting.
Bob Riddle reported that the August Beach Party was a success. A good
time was had by all and past club members, Bob and Terry Wallace, made
a surprise visit.
Announcements:
Daniel Hughes informed the club of the Gray’s Reef Ocean Awareness
Film Festival from Sept. 17th- 19th. If interested, refer to the program
schedule of speakers and videos.
Scuba Tiger was sold last month. Brian Nettles is the new owner and
is taking a “hands off/ business as usual” approach. Dave
is running the operation.
Divers Supply is having a soft opening of their new building on Sept.
20th.
50/50 Raffle: Mike Dupes had the winning ticket.
Doorprize: Denise Hughes was the winner but since she won last month,
the prize went to Crawdaddy.
Copralite award: Bob Riddle was nominated for “carrying too much
stuff”, including a spear gun and pole spear. He broke the knuckle
of his finger and lost a flounder. The vote was unanimous to award the
Copralite to Bob.
Speaker: Diane Schleissing and Peggy Barnes gave a presentation on
the nesting sea turtles for the area. Barbara Haasis commented that “it
was a fabulous presentation by our own turtle ladies.”
Meeting adjourned.
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August 10, 2010
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING August 10 ,2010
The meeting was called to order by President,
Bob Riddle, at 6:35 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: New guest, Glen Akins was welcomed. He’s a long
time diver, enjoys all types of diving with the Philippines as his favorite
place to dive. Jackie was a returning guest who just received her Cavern
Diving certification with Orange Grove Sink as her checkout dive.
New Members: Tracy and James from Arizona were voted in as new members.
REPORTS:
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that there is $2683 in undesignated
funds. An annual report is available upon request. There was a loss
of $994 due to an inventory of extra shirts and the changing of the
fiscal year to June.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported that the July minutes
are available upon request and will be posted on the website.
Vice President: Mike Dupes reported that Diane and Peggy will be the
guest speakers for the September meeting. Their program will be about
sea turtles. Vicky Tyde is working on scheduling a future speaker.
RRT Update: Phil Harville gave a RRT report informing the Club that
the last RRT Highway pick up is August 21st. There is a Coastal Clean
Up on Sept. 25th from 9 AM- 11AM. The next RRT meeting is Sept. 18th
at The Seven Bridges restaurant. There was a discussion regarding the
Bridge of Lions placement off shore St. Augustine. There was a Lionfish
round up in the Bahamas with a total of 21 Lionfish collected with the
largest measuring 19”.
Webmaster report: Bob Riddle announced that there have been problems
due to outages and to notify him if you notice any problems additional
problems.
Dive reports:
Crawdaddy reported on Troy Springs diving.
He also reported on diving in Perry Lake, north of Toronto,
Canada. Water temp. was 67’ on a 35’ wreck. He and Dana
also dove in TobraMore, “a drinking village with a diving problem.” It’s
an underwater park full of wrecks. Water temp. was 66’ with 0
visibility for Crawdaddy.
Jim Barnes reported on diving off of Pompano. It was typical south
Florida diving with rough seas for the 1st dive.
Tony Flores conducted a 90’ checkout dive in Orange Hole Sink.
There was an overgrowth of algae until the cavern opening.
Joan Tourney reported on the Scubanauts Offshore Jax dive. They went
20 miles offshore. Water temp. was 68- 72’ and they saw several “unusual
fish”, hybrid Angelfish, and large Florida stingrays.
Daniel Hughes reported on mini lobster season. At 26miles offshore
visibility was 80’ at 111’ depth. There was a thermocline
at 50’ and water temp. and visibility dropped drastically. No
lobster were taken, they all had eggs but they did see a very large
Grouper.
Nica McAnany reported on Offshore Jax diving this past Sat. She made
4 dives and gigged several flounder. Water temp. was warmer at 78’-
72’ with better visibility inshore and 58’ offshore.
Bob Riddle added that they saw the “largest rays ever” on
the Pressboxes with 55’ visibility which dropped to 25- 30’.
They also saw 7 Cobia and a “clear nosed skate” which is
usually seen in cold water. Water temp. was 68’.
TRIPS
Offshore Jax trip on Sept. 18. “New boat, great operation.” Sign
up on sheet or see Nica. Cost: $80.00 for 2 tank dive or $100 for a
3 tank dive. Boat leaves at 6:30 AM AM from marina off Hecksher Dr.
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11, 2011. See flyer for details. Deposit is
due. 15 divers so far. Approximate cost is $1100.
New Business: Cookout/ Beach Party at Windjammer condos on Sat. August
28th. Details will be posted on the website and sent via e- mail.
Old Business: Christmas Party is Friday, Dec. 10th at Clark’s
Fish Camp. Details to follow.
There are still Scubanaut t- shirts for sale.
Announcements: Peggy Barnes reported that there is now a ban on using
sea turtles for food in the Bahamas.
Crawdaddy gave an update on the death of Wes Skiles.
Wes had changed a medication which possibly caused an interaction with
other medication. Death was ruled as a “medical accident.” Wes
used to give a lecture to Crawdaddy’s Basic scuba classes. Tony
Flores reported on the memorial service at Ginnie Springs.
50/50 Raffle: Barbara Haasis had the winning ticket.
Doorprize: Denise Hughes was the winner of a book, “Hazardous
Marine Life” which was donated by the speaker, Kevin Reed. The
book should be available for purchase through DAN.
Copralite award: Melissa Severs is still the proud owner.
Speaker: Kevin Reed, OD gave a very informative presentation on “Updating
Management of Venomous Marine Life Injuries.” The most useful
update was that most venomous stings (jellyfish, Man of War) should
be treated with hot water as soon as possible.
Meeting adjourned.
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July 13, 2010
SCUBANAUTS/ MEETING July 13,2010
The meeting was called to order by President,
Bob Riddle, at 6:30 PM.
Recording Secretary: Diane Schleissing
Guests Welcomed: Guests Jackie and Marlene were welcomed. They found
out about the Club on an Offshore Jax trip.
REPORTS:
Treasurer Report: Lynda Dupes reported that there is
money in the bank. A complete report is available upon request. 2010
dues are due.
Secretary Report: Diane Schleissing reported that she has been absent
for the last 3 meetings. Minutes were recorded by other members and
are available upon request.
Vice President: Mike Dupes reported that Richard Nunn is guest speaker
for tonight’s meeting. Mike is working on scheduling future speakers.
Dive reports:
Vicky Tyde reported on the July Pompano Beach dive trip.
Dives were great on Sat. and Sun. except for the storms on Sunday.
There was a lightning strike on someone else’s dive on Sunday
afternoon. They saw Lionfish, squid, turtles, lobster, shrimp, and
drum.
Phil Stoffel reported on diving in St. Johns, USVI. She referred to
the group as “Rumheads!” Visibility was about 70- 80’,
there was extensive coral damage, saw octopus and squid, and the snorkeling
was better than the diving.
Bob Riddle reported on Offshore Jax diving. There is a new dive boat
operation that has a 12 pack 40’ Newton. Visibility was 50+’,
water temp was 79’, and there was an abundance of spadefish, snapper,
tomtate, grunt, some cobia, large Atlantic stingrays, and a Goliath
grouper. “It was a great trip!” and Offshore Jax Club trips
are being scheduled.
Tony Flores reported on Peacock Springs diving. The water level was
high and there was a fatality while they were there.
Daniel Hughes reported on his trip to Fiji. Diving was mostly on coral “pinnacles” and
Fiji is considered the soft coral capitol of the world. There was a
ripping current and they saw all kinds of the Pacific fishes. He gave
an extensive report on the shark feeding dive where they had approximately
36 bull sharks with an average size of 11’. He also reported on
the islands: where they stayed and what they did.
TRIPS
Offshore Jax trip on July 25th. Sign up on sheet or see
Nica. Cost: $80.00 for 2 tank dive. Boat leaves early AM from marina
off Hecksher Dr.
Roatan/ CoCoview: June 11, 2011. See flyer for details. Deposit is
due.
RRT Update: Daniel Hughes indicated that there have been no Lionfish
seen Offshore so far this year.
Phil Harville arrived late and gave a RRT report informing
the Club of the next RRT meeting and the Coastal Clean up.
New Business: No new business.
Old Business: Pam Kurtz had drink cups for the shark tooth dive winners:
Vicky Tyde for her large Mako tooth, and Denise Hughes.
50/50 Raffle: Mike Dupes had the winning ticket but declined and Pam
Kurtz was the subsequent winner.
Door prize: Joan Tourney
Copralite award: Melissa Severs is still the proud owner.
Speaker: Richard Nunn from Channel 4 spoke on lightning storms, the
tropical weather forecast, and the Deep Horizon oil spill.
Meeting adjourned.
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