KELP KRITTERS DIVE CLUB NEWSLETTER MINUTES OF THE, GENERAL MEETING; WEDS. 13 JAN. 99

The general meeting was called to order by our president Bill Johns, at 7:05 pm, with five members and one guest present.

OLD BUSINESS - The annual Christmas Dinner was attended by several members, and President Bill Johns acted as the host of the affair. It was reported that 'FUN WAS HAD BY ALL".

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS MEMBER INPUT NEEDED - A general request and solicitation was voiced by the club's secretary for articles and / or short descriptions of dives to add to this newsletter. We should have something of substance that is interesting to the general membership and also prospective new members. Thanks for any submissions.

SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: It has been agreed by the members present at this monthly meeting to adopt the following yearly schedule dive calendar and make it generally the same as last year with some minor corrections to suit the individual volunteer dive host. Only three members volunteered so far. Please refer to the following caption for those remaining open spots. During the course of this discussion it was mentioned by one member that it was now too late to schedule any club dive for the month of January 99. There were no dissenting voices. Also talked about was the fact that the clubs night dive should be moved to a more favorable time of the dive year This was generally agreed upon based on the fact that for the last several years this dive was washed out for one excuse or another. It would probability be a better event to couple this night dive to one of the campout events that is more popularly attended.

SO WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING OUT THERE IN THE DIVING WORLD? .

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE CLUB HAS A LENDING LIBRARY? Well, we do. Video tapes on all the known California State Parks, also video diving guide to the Bahamas. -also on the Caribbean island diving. Anquilla, Barbados, Cancun, Cozumel, Key West in Vol # 1. 90 mins. , Vol # 2. --Jamaica, Montego Bay, Oucho Rios, Martinique, St. Barths, St. Johns, St, Maarten, 90 mins. Vol # 3.Antigua, Dominica, Grand Cayman, 45 mins. , Vol # 4. British Virgins islands, Guadalupe, Montserrat. 45 mins

OUR CLUB MOTTO IS TO DIVE AT LEAST EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR! DUES ARE $30. A YEAR, YOU GET AN AIR REFILL CARD GOOD AT DIVER DAN'S SHOP AND ALSO A 5% DISCOUNT ON NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES.

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Kelp Kritters Dive Calendar 1998

JAN - PT LOBOS- OPEN TO ANY VOLUNTEER

FEB /6/99 - PT. LOBOSWillisMcNeil (408)262-5876

MAR - DIVE HOST CHOICE- Jim Trayer (408)985-2941

APR - Abalone Cabin - Volunteer Needed

MAY -Wkend Campout-Volunteer Needed

Jun /5+6/99 Peace Dive Boat - (open to anyone on a 1 st come 1 st. served basis!-$195.) Tony Ferrara (408)395-6998

Jul -Altitude Dive - L. Tahoe Volunteer Needed

Aug - Low Tide Ocean Cove -Campout Volunteer Needed

Sep -Dive Host Choice--Volunteer Needed

Oct / 23/99 - Pumpkin Dive - Tony Ferrara (408)395-6998

Nov - DIVE HOST CHOICE

Dec -XMASS DINNER SITE T.B.A.