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NEWSLETTER July 8, 2002

Members may submit articles for future editions. This is issue no. 16

Visit club web site at https://www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers/

Editor: Tom Gormley

Contents

DA Weekend at Dutch Springs

Peggy’s News

DA Dive Log

DA Dive Plan

Small Marine Animal Story

Recovery of Monitor Turret

June DA Meeting Minutes, Unapproved

DA Calendar

Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28. Divers Anonymous Dive Club of Clifton New Jersey will hold its second annual DA Weekend at Dutch Springs. Please check out details inside DA Dive Plan below.

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Peggy’s News

Peggy Bowen, Director, NJ Council of Diving Clubs

Fluke regulations aren't doing the job
by John Geiser
Published in the Asbury Park Press 6/21/02

Any further inches added to keeper-size will result in practically shutting down the harvest of a plentiful resource. Anglers are going to be increasingly asking where the recreational
fishery is headed.
Environmental zealots and elitists with enormous political clout have been pressuring the National Marine Fisheries Service for several years to shape fisheries management to their visions. One group has the ultimate objective of stopping the harvest of fish for food or pleasure, and the other is determined to create a trophy environment in which they will be the principal beneficiaries.  The
service listens attentively to these influential, often wealthy and articulate special interests.

The most obvious example of the effect of this pressure is seen in the fluke fishery, traditionally the most popular angling effort in the state The minimum size has gradually been pushed up from 13 inches until this year it is at 16 1/2 inches. It is widely thought in management circles
that it will be increased to 17 inches next year.
Capt. Brock Dalton, skipper of the Capt. Cal II out of Belmar Marine Basin, aptly describes this minimum as "The Wall." In other words, we have reached the point where there are not many fish that size to catch.
Any further inches added to the wall will result in practically shutting down the harvest of a plentiful resource.  Worse even than denying the public the opportunity to catch fresh fish to eat is the absolute resource tragedy that raising the minimum so high is creating. I found last week that I had to catch 15 fluke to keep one. If this ratio is projected, I would have had to catch 120 fluke to keep the limit of eight fish. Consider, though, that the mortality rate for fluke that have been ooked and released is 10 percent. In other words, I would have had to kill and throw away 12 fish to keep eight. This is enlightened management? The National Marine Fisheries Service apparently thinks it is.
*Robert Rhodes, one of New Jersey's representatives on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, is considered by commercial and recreational fishermen to be one of the fairest, perceptive and articulate persons on the council.  Rhodes cogently argued the fluke management case, clearly and penetratingly explaining to those who would listen what was wrong, and what needed to be done. Neither the National Marine Fisheries Service nor the environmental zealots wanted to hear this.
This week, the service told Rhodes that he would not be reappointed to the council. Instead, the position will go to a Long Island lawyer, Charles Witek, who has already crossed verbal swords with anglers in New York and New Jersey.
Raymond D. Bogan, legal counsel for the United Boatmen of New Jersey and New York, said the loss of Rhodes on the council is a blow not only to New Jersey, but to recreational fishing in general. "This is a major blow," he said. "It's shocking how much we've been losing on the recreational side. We've lost the man most willing to stand up to the National Marine Fisheries Service, a man who could think independently, and tell the government that they are wrong for the following reasons."
Bogan said the government's determination to create trophy fisheries under pressure from elitists and environmental zealots is taking a terrible toll.  Raising the fluke minimum to 16 1/2 inches, the sea bass minimum to 11 1/2 inches, and the porgy minimum to 10 inches all hurt the average
angler who wants to take fish home to eat. "They're trying to eliminate the traditional recreational fisherman, and they're getting away with it," he said. "We're getting our tails kicked."
A couple of months ago, NMFS came out with proposals it feels will bring the U.S. into compliance with recommendations on highly migratory species made during last year's international Commission for Conservation of Atlantic Tunas meeting.
They impact ONLY the recreational fisherman, but the foreign fishermen and domestic longline fishermen who kill 99.9 percent of the fish are not affected.  NMFS proposed a mandatory call-in for all non-tournament landings of Atlantic blue marlin and white marlin, sailfish and swordfish. This despite the fact that anglers catch and kill less than one percent of the billfish in the Atlantic Ocean.
Further, a limit of one swordfish per boat was proposed. The NMFS reason for the proposal was to better manage the expanding recreational fishery, and cut down on illegal sales. http://fishing.injersey.com/sports/fishing/story/0,20939,582559,00.html

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DA Dive Log

Shore Dive Log

Shore Dives:

Saturday, June 8: It was a beautiful sunny day when some DA's members and Tom's student Bill Rios did a Shark River Inlet high slack pre-night dive. Dive teams were made up of Tom & Bill, Connie & Leo, Imre & Erica and Rich & Gary, while Norva & Al provided shore support. We all did a giant stride into the water from beneath the Avon-Belmar Bridge. A few had a little trouble getting down due to not enough weight. However, after a few minutes most got down and began to swim along the rocks seeing crabs, mussels, small cunners and lots of lost fishing line and tackle. The water temp was 56F with vis around 1 foot. After about 20 minutes, we all exited quickly, although maybe not all gracefully, onto the slippery rocks. After the dive we went for dinner at Kelly's and exchanged stories what had happened during their dive. Bill was taking advanced training from Tom and said he had a great time and learned some new skills. Connie said she held onto Leo for the entire dive due to low vis. Imre said he was able to get down at least a few inches and Erica was able to get down for a few minutes. Gary said he had a little trouble at first getting down, but once he was able to get all the air from his BC he was able to get down and find Rich with the dive flag. Rich was having fun finding small fish among the rocks. Norva was busy knitting a dive suit for her soon-to-be grandchild.

Saturday, June 22: It was another beautiful sunny day when some DA's members and other dive buddies did a Shark River back bay high slack pre-night dive around the old abandoned dock pilings in Belmar Marina. We heard about recent sighting of hundreds of seahorses in this area and wanted to check it out. Not only did the regular DA members Tom, Norva, Rich, Al and Jamie show up, but tonight we were happily surprised to see club member Kevin Stoltz (who now lives in PA and whose wife is expecting their first child in Sep), Rob Pettigrew (past member who is now busy finishing up his law degree), Bill Rios (taking advanced training under Tom's care) and Ray Clark (internet found dive buddy) show up to dive with us. We all formed dive teams and entered the protected bay area with dive flags, lights, cameras and high expectations. The water temp was 62F, the vis was almost 3 feet (before finning and kicking up the silt) and we were able to stay in the water for over 45 minutes without any current present. We dove the inside and outside areas of the old dock piling staying close to the dock piling. It was a fun easy dive and saw lots of spider crabs, horseshoe crabs, small founder, mussels and other small fish. We heard from other divers present that the seahorses could be found in the gassy seabeds out away from dock piling, but we decided not to venture out away from the

protected area of the dock piling due to presence of boat and water jetski traffic. Fun was had by all and afterwards many of us headed over to Kelly's for an after dive dinner.

Sunday, July 7: Al, Tom, Rich, Ian, Ben, and Austin dove the Dual Wrecks in Long Branch with Norva and Ray Clark on shore support. The sea was nice and calm with only occasional 1 to 2 foot breakers. The group located the wrecks and discovered good visibility from 3 to 8 feet with a water temp of 66 degrees and an occasional thermocline on the outside of the wrecks and in low pockets. Ian recovered a brass spike while diving with Al. The other four divers toured the entire site at least 2 times spotting all the usual machinery, grindstones, and bulkheads. Tom and Ben reported that the Adonis is more uncovered than in the past with the bow planking clearly visible. Al did the best exit from the surf. He was the able to step up a treacherous soft ledge and stay on his two feet. Norva completed two booties while the divers were in the water. After the dive the group went to the Racetrack Diner for a well deserved breakfast.

Boat Dive Log

Boat Dives:

Sunday, June 2: Mike & Rich dove aboard Sea Lion. It started out cloudy with 1-foot seas and ended as sunny with 2-3 foot rolling waves. For the first dive, they drove the Vega wreck with water temp at 55F and vis at 5 feet. This is a small steel-hulled ferryboat located upside down and known to be a good spot for spear fishing. The first dive was cut short as Mike's new mask had defect problem, which resulting in one lens actually popping out while Mike managed to do a controlled ascend in spite of flooding mask. The second dive was at the Spring Lake Sailor wreck with improved vis up to 10 feet. This was a large sailing ship and is now a very low-lying wreck with remains of three sets of wood walls and decking with deep holes for lobsters. Mike and Rich found some brass spites and another diver came up with a handful of brass spikes and a beautiful green glass double ink well with brass caps. Rich & Mike both agree this would be a good spot to return with scooters to be some more digging for artifacts.

Sunday, June 16: Tom, Ben, Mike, Jamie, Al, Tony Orsini, and Bill Rios went aboard the Scuba Too on a clear day after some rough and rainy weather. The seas were fairly calm in the morning, but visibility on the Dual Wrecks proved to be reduced to nothing. It went from 2 feet to zero. Tom, Bill, Al, and Tony went onto the wreck using a wreck reel and brail to navigate. When the group returned to the anchorline, Tom found that the line had broken free of the boat. The foursome did a free ascent and found Mike scooting around the surface looking for the divers and the lost tie down. The decision was made to try to find better vis so the boat sailed for the Ventura to pick up some mussels. Before the captain and mate could get the boat tied into the wreck, seas picked up to be 3 to 4 feet with occasional 6 and 8 foot swells. All decided that the best move was to wisely head home with the rest of the boats according to the marine radio talk and weather forcast. Captain Tom indicated that he would try to give divers 3 dives on the next trip out.

Congratulations to Bill who did his first NJ boat dive!

Sunday, June 30: Ben, Mike, Jamie, Ian, Rich, and Corey dove the Spring Lake Sailor aboard the Scuba Too on a clear sunny day. According to reports, there were lots of deep scooter holes dug but no artifacts found. The group had a good dive though.

Sunday, July 7: Jamie and Mike dove on the Ol Salty. Here is Jamie’s report:

Yes, we had two very awesome dives to the Asfalto. It is a garbage barge with a ton of bottles. If you didn’t find a bottle then you weren’t looking. I found a cute little potion like bottle. Mike found several nice ones and gave me a few to keep too. The visibility was great maybe ten+ feet or so but people were digging everywhere and mucking the water up a bit. Mike and I both had a great day out and the weather was beautiful. SMOOTH Seas for boating!

DA Dive Plan

Shore Dive:

Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28. Divers Anonymous Dive Club of Clifton New Jersey will hold its second annual DA Day at Dutch Springs. The planned events include a treasure hunt with prizes for he participating member divers. DA will supply barbecue lunch with individual contributions from members in the form of various assigned salads and such. Afternoon events will include fun dives and a rescue class conducted by Tom. Pizza will be on the agenda for dinner followed by a night dive for all participants. Camping or room reservations will be the order of the night, with camping preferred. The next day will include more fun dives with the rescue class continuing and lunch again supplied by DA.

Stu has provided discount tickets for divers and non-divers participating. He has also generously supplied the use of the pavilion adjacent to the changing room in case of inclement weather.

If you wish to participate in this fun event please contact Tom so you can be included on the food contributions list and obtain discount tickets to Dutch Springs. Let him know if you will be doing the treasure hunt dive, rescue class, camping, diving, not diving and if you plan to come for Saturday, Sunday, or both days. If anyone needs any gear for camping, diving, night diving please make requests since some members may have stuff to share. Anyone who has camping lights, stoves or other gear to bring, please try to coordinate this with Tom as well.

The more the merrier for this event, which should prove to be lots of fun for everyone who participates. Remember that club funds are being used to supply prizes and food so join in and get a deserved return on your dues.

Saturday, August 24: Night Dive at Shark River Inlet & Sat Night Out

Boat Dives:

Boat Dives 2002 are filling fast: Tom has 1 or 2 openings left for 2002 dives on The Scuba Too for the select dates. These are all Sunday dates and the planned dives will be inshore wrecks. The cost is $60 per dive and giving Tom a check for any trip you plan to make can reserve spots.

Ben has 1 date remaining for the Scuba Too going out to the Mohawk on September 8, 2002. Please make payment to Ben who will be organizing the trip.

Ben may be arranging some trips on the Sea Lion. Please contact him so he can give you more details. Ben may also be planning to go out on the Ol Salty for specific dates. Please contact him for any of those dives.

We will try to coordinate dives with In Too Deep for 2002 as well. Paul Ward has always made his trips available to other dive organizations in the spirit of club cooperation. We will do the same for In Too Deep members. Gary Mullen often dives with Paul and you can contact Gary about his dives as well. Lastly any DA member who plans to dive any boat this coming year can ask other DA members if they are interested in joining the dive. Contact Tom, Rich, Ben, or Rick with your plans and we will see that others in the club are made aware of the opportunity. Rich Mullen has expressed interest in diving with Dan Berg on his boat sometime in 2002. If other members would like to join him, please see Rich and plan a date that we can post.

Check our DA Calendar for dates of dives listed so far. Some dates have already been planned. Some dates are full so please act fast. Please bring your comments to any meeting or contact any of our officers concerning dives or any other activities you would like to do in the coming year.

Boat Diving Requirements

Everyone be advised that the following are required by Tom and Ben to dive the Scuba Too and other boats:

1) Standard NAUI Waiver and Release signed before boarding naming Tom Gormley and Ben Gualano as Instructors and Divemasters.

2) Logbook indicating northeast boat diving experience or arrangements to do guided dive with Tom or Ben.

3) Pony bottle and regulator with pressure gauge or other suitable redundant gear.

4) Compass, wreck reel, surface audible signaling device, and cutting device as well as other mandatory scuba gear.

5) DAN or equivalent insurance.

6) The Scuba Too leaves at 7AM, don’t miss it. Plan to return by 3PM.

Directions to the Scuba Too are as follows:

Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 98. Take Rt. 34 south, which connects to Rt. 35 south. Continue on Rt. 35 south and cross the Manasquan River into Point Pleasant Beach. Take the first left turn after the bridge, which puts you on Rt. 35 north. Turn right onto Broadway almost immediately. Drive east until you go over the boat basin bridge on Broadway and turn right onto Randal Ave. Make a quick right into the parking lot and look for the Scuba Too. Parking is limited so carpool if available.

Civil War's Monitor Being Recovered

By ESTES THOMPSON

.c The Associated Press

HATTERAS, N.C. (AP) - Half buried in silt and encrusted with sponges and coral, the gun turret of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor sits on the bare Atlantic floor waiting for the modern Navy to retrieve it.

The wreckage emerges from the shadows as a four-man submarine used by marine researchers approaches. The curved wall of the turret looks like a straight-sided bowl filled with sand.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been working since 1975 to retrieve the remains of the Monitor, discovered in 1971 by Duke University marine archaeologists.

The 987-ton gunboat was unique because of its steel hull and rotating turret, with its two 11-inch cannons. The turret landed under the hull when the Monitor foundered and sank upside-down in a storm Dec. 31, 1862, just 10 months after it was commissioned.

Sixteen people died, and researchers know three perished in the water. What happened to the rest isn't certain.

Navy divers now are preparing to lift the 120-ton turret and assembly - its weight swelled to about 200 tons because of the sand and debris inside as well as an attached lifting frame.

They expect to find human bones in the turret, and an expert from the Army's identification lab will be on hand to advise how to handle any remains.

``The turret was the only way out and all the other hatches were sealed tight. If there were any remains to be found on the Monitor, the turret would be the logical place,'' said John Broadwater, manager of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.

Still, scientists know the currents that sweep through the site are powerful enough to carry away any remains not secured inside the wreckage.

The Monitor's engine was lifted last summer. Previous dives have raised the anchor, propeller and a number of small artifacts like glass bottles and cannon balls. But the turret is considered significant to the preservation effort.

``This was the first revolving gun turret, not just in the United States, but the world,'' said Jeff Johnston, the principal researcher with the sanctuary.``The one thing everyone has wanted to see since day one was the gun turret. It's worth saving. It's the great-grandmother of modern warships.''

Johnston inspected the wreckage from the small submersible. As the sub drops below 200 feet, a grouper chases an eel and other fish flit around the wreckage, the most prominent feature on the ocean floor 16 miles off Hatteras Inlet.

Although one section of the old armor belt that ran around the ship's water line is intact, much of the vessel has collapsed on itself and it looks like a pile of fish bones.

Work around the wreckage is going on 24 hours a day as Navy divers clear silt and debris and cut away wood and steel. It's expected to last six weeks.

The divers will use special techniques that allow them to work at the 240-foot depth for hours instead of minutes. Divers in four-hour shifts will tear away debris that fell from the steamship's coal bunker when it slid to the bottom. They will remove rotten wood and steel plates, cutting a 25-by-45-foot section of the hull away to expose the turret.

Once in the clear, the 20-foot diameter turret will be attached to a claw-like grappling device and hoisted carefully to the surface by a crane on a gigantic work barge.

The Union ship's most famous battle came in Hampton Roads, Va., against the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia, also known as the Merrimac, just 12 days after the Monitor was commissioned. It was the first battle between ironclad warships.

The Virginia had armor plate and banks of guns, but the entire ship had to be moved to get the best firing angles. Between ammunition supply problems and a hit on the Monitor's pilothouse, where a shell blinded the commanding officer, the Monitor was forced to withdraw into shallower water, where the deep-drafted Virginia could not follow.

Saving the turret won't be cheap. The Navy is spending $6.5 million this year to send its divers, who use the project for training for other salvage dives. NOAA, which owns the wreck, is paying $600,000. Last year, the Navy and NOAA spent about $4.3 million to raise the Monitor's engine.

Money is expected to run out at the end of July, when expedition organizers hope to have the turret raised and on its way to The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Va., for conservation. The museum is trying to raise $30 million to create a center for Monitor artifacts.

On the Net:

NOAA's Monitor site: http://monitor.nos.noaa.gov/

Mariners' Museum site: http://www.mariner.org/monitor/

Navy Monitor site: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-m/monitor.htm

Small Marine Animal Story

Bacteria Toxin Kills Zebra Mussels

ITHACA, New York, June 12, 2002 (ENS) - A common soil bacterium has been shown to produce a toxin that kills non-native zebra mussels. Research funded by the New York Sea Grant program suggests that the bacterium, Pseudomonas fluorescens, could be used to control infestations of zebra mussels in U.S. waterways.

Zebra mussels first were identified in June 1988 in Lake St. Clair, having arrived in the ballast water of ships from Europe. The Sea Grant National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse estimates there has been about $1 billion in damages in North America related to the spread of the nonnative mussel, which can cause major problems at electric power generation stations, water treatment plants, in irrigation systems, and other industrial and recreational facilities.

Since 1991, researcher Daniel Molloy has led a Sea Grant supported effort to identify predators, parasites and infectious microbes that can kill zebra mussels. In small trials, Molloy says the bacterium has eliminated 95 percent of the mussels in pipes at a hydropower facility.

The bacterium destroys a digestive gland within the mussel, leading to their death. Because even dead Pseudomonas cells kill zebra mussels, Molloy suspects that the bacterium contains a toxin within its cell walls.

He and his colleagues have conducted preliminary tests indicating that the microbe does not harm untargeted species, including fish and native mussels. They are now working to identify and purify the toxin.

Molloy says the big challenge will be to find a way to produce enough of the bacterium or its toxin for commercial uses.

"This research is the next logical step in the path toward commercialization of the bacterium as an innovative, ecologically safe, and effective zebra mussel control agent," Molloy said.

Zebra mussels have invaded lakes and rivers in 22 states across the U.S. Adult zebra mussels and their larvae can be transported from one body of water to another on boats, trailers and fishing equipment. They can attach to any surface that is not toxic, including rock, metal and other mussels.

Once established, zebra mussels can damage boat motors, clog intakes of water systems, and filter out lake nutrients that feed other organisms. They also drive out native mussels, altering the ecology of freshwater lakes and streams.

Recreational boaters play an important part in keeping bodies of water free from zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. The Michigan Sea Grant has developed a list of tactics boaters can use to reduce the spread of zebra mussels, including:

Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment.

Drain water from equipment, including boat, motor, trailer and live wells, before transporting.

Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water, such as equipment, clothing, children and dogs.

Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless it came out of that same body of water.

June Meeting Minutes, (unapproved)

Divers Anonymous Meeting Minutes

Next Meeting Note: Our next meeting will be held on Monday July 29 at 7:30PM at Mario’s Restaurant. Topic: Rick’s Experience with DCS.

Divers Anonymous Scuba Dive Club

Mario’s Restaurant / 710 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ / (973) 777-1559

June 24, 2002 - Monthly Meeting Minutes

Members Present:

Jamie Cacciatore

Edith Farmer

Ian Fryer

Joe Giannetto

Norva & Tom Gormley

Bob Jeffas

Fredrick Marcus

Connie & Leo Mazur

Laura & Christine Menville

Richard Mullen

Al Nesterok

Erica & Imre Papdi

Don Van Dyk

Guests Present:

Chris Rollins

The meeting began at 7:30 p.m. / 17 active members were present.

Executive Committee Reports

Treasurer Report / Lara Padula

Lara and Charlie on vacation.

Secretary Report / Rich Mullen

Past month’s newsletter and meeting minutes were made available to club members by web site, sent by email and hardcopy mailed to non-email members. Members present accepted filed meeting minutes unread. NJCDC meeting minutes are available to interested members upon request. Pizza and soda was available at the meeting for $5+$2.

Vice President’s Report / Al Nesterok

Al’s work responsibilities are keeping him too busy to continue as chairperson on the T-Shirt committee. Ian Fryer and Jamie Cacciatore volunteered to join the committee and will look into getting club banner and prices for ordering club hats, T-shirts and sweatshirts. Past authorization to spend up to $500 to place advanced orders for club supplies is still valid.

President’s Report / Tom Gormley

Reported on June’s various shore and boat dives. We are having lots of dive opportunities with club members, other club members and other dive buddies found along the way. Come out and enjoy the fun.

Jul 7 shore dive at the duel wrecks.

Jul 13 current dive in Delaware River from NJ side – contact Rich for details.

Jul 19~22 dive Lake George.

Jul 27~28 Dutch Spring’s rescue training, treasure hunt, night diving and campout. Dutch Spring discount coupons are available check with Tom. Club members voted to authorize spending up to $200 for food and prize expenses. Pre-registration is required for Tom’s offered rescue training.

Aug 24 Shark River night dive.

Next month’s guest speaker will be Rick Farmer, who will discuss his personal experiences getting bent on recent dive trip vacation to the Cozumel. Come out and hear information, which may help you prevent getting decompression sickness.

Members are encouraged to become more actively involved with club activities and consider joining committees. There are still committee openings for the Membership, Safety & Training and Dive/Picnic Committees.

Special Committees Reports

Legislative Committee / Richard Mullen

All present club members voted unanimously to accept last month’s presented proposal to amend club’s Constitution to reflect definition of current year for election of club officer eligibility and relax wording for allowing guests to attend more than one meeting were. These proposals were read during May’s meeting, emailed to all email members and mailed hard copy to all non-email members.

Local Dive Committee / Ben and Tom

The dive season is well underway in NJ. Contact committee members for updated shore and boat dive info.

Scuba Too dive boat has been reserved by Tom and Ben for Sunday 7:00 a.m. departures. Tom is running the Jul 14, Aug 4 & 18 trips intended for 2 or 3 local inshore dives. Ben is running the Jun 30 and Sep 8 trips intended for dives at the Mohawk and Emerald at 80 feet for digging and artifact finding. Cost is $60 per trip. Aug 18 has 2 openings.

Contact Ben for possible putting together dive outings aboard the Sea Lion.

Contact Ian for dive outing aboard the Sea Lion on Aug 17.

Membership Committee / Tom Gormley

Welcome to new members Christine and Laura Menville and to guest Chris Rollins. Also, we were glad to hear past member Kevin Stolz, who now lives in PA and expecting birth of his first child in September, has renewed his membership.

Newsletter Committee / Tom Gormley

Report all newsworthy articles and events to Tom before the tenth of each month for possible inclusion into the newsletter.

Safety & Training Committee / Ian Fryer

Ian and Tom gave boat safety related presentations. Ian discussed marine radio communications and marine line use. Tom discussed man overboard actions and boat fueling precautions.

Special Event Committee / Rick Farmer

Nothing knew to report.

Travel Committee / Norva Gormley

Ben is still considering putting together another St. Thomas trip for November. This is a great opportunity to dive with an experienced diver who knows his way around the island.

Web Site Committee / Rick Farmer

Visit club web site at https://www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers/

This web site offers Calendar of Events, Newsletters, Scuba Links and other cool stuff. If members want to post timely club or scuba related activities they are encouraged to use email group mailing.

Old Business

Nothing knew to report.

New Business

Nothing knew to report.

Guest Speaker

Boat safety was the topic of the night. Tom gave presentation for boat safety regarding man-overboard and refueling. Ian gave presentations regarding various boat line usages and U.S. Coast Guard’s VHF Marine Radio & Emergency Indicating Radio Beacon. Both presentations were very informative and thanks for great job.

Next club meeting is Monday, July 29, 2002.

Club minutes are submitted by Secretary, Richard Mullen

2002 Calendar

2002 Divers Anonymous Calendar 2002

January 2002 · 1/12 - DA Holiday Party, 8:00 pm, San Carlo Rest., 620 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst · 1/14 – DA Planning Meeting, 7PM, 6 Bros Diner, Rt 46 · 1/28 - Dive Club Meeting, Featured Speaker: Capt Ted Massotti, How to become rebreather certified	February 2002 § 2/16 Third Annual DA Ski Day § 2/17 Tom’s River Flea Market § 2/25 - Dive Club Meeting	March 2002 · 3/3 NYC Aquarium Trip · 3/20 Pool Check Out Dive, Clifton Y, 9PM · Beneath the Sea 3/22, 23, 24 · Dive Club Meeting 3/25
April 2002 · April 14 Manasquan River Dive 10AM · 4/29 - Dive Club Meeting Annual Dues & Officer Elections	May 2002 · 5/18 - Memorial Day Picnic and Dive · 5/20 - Dive Club Meeting · Boat Diving	June 2002 · 6/8 Shark River Inlet Dive · 6/16 Boat Diving Scuba Too · 6/24 - Dive Club Meeting · 6/30 Boat diving Scuba Too Mohawk Trip
July 2002 · 7/7 Dual Wrecks, Long Branch Shore Dive, 7:30AM · 7/14 Boat Dive Scuba Too · 7/27 & 28 Dutch Springs Camping and Dive Weekend · 7/29 - Dive Club Meeting · Boat Diving	August 2002 · 8/4 , 8/18 Scuba Too Boat Dives · 8/24 Night Dive at Shark River Inlet & Sat Night Out · DA Day at Great Adventure · 8/26 - Dive Club Meeting · Boat Diving	September 2002 · Labor Day Picnic & Dive, Sun, 9/1, 8AM · 9/8 Boat Diving Scuba Too Mohawk Trip · 9/22-23 Long Island Diving · 9/30 - Dive Club Meeting · Boat Diving
October 2002 · 10/27 Halloween Dive · Boat Diving · 10/28 Dive Club Meeting	November 2002 · 11/17 Fifth Annual Equipment Maintenance Workshop · 11/25 Dive Club Meeting	December 2002 · 12/16 – Dive Club Meeting 2^nd Annual Artifact & Photo Exhibit and Dive Story Contest · Happy Holidays

Pink Highlighted Events are supported by DA dues: food, prizes, subsidized admission etc.