NEWSLETTER May 17,
2004, Issue 40
Members are encouraged to
submit articles, dive plans and dive reports.
Visit club web site at https://www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers/
DA Dive-Picnic report
DA Dive Log
DA Dive Plan
April DA Meeting Minutes,
Unapproved
Next Meeting Notice
1) Tom and Ben will
do a PowerPoint presentation on how they produced the book “Shore Diving in
2) Members who
haven’t paid their dues for 2004 can do so at this meeting, or contact Lara to
mail them.
At
730PM Mario’s Restaurant
New Guests are welcome to
attend this meeting
Payment
is due at this meeting for anyone wishing to sign on for any of Tom’s or Ben’s
boat charters. Booking is first come first served. Limit is 6 divers on the
Spring Tide out of Brielle to inshore dives.
Tom’s
boat dive dates with openings are:
Sundays: June 6, and
Ben’s boat dives are:
Bring a check for $60 for each date
you wish to book. Once bookings are made, payment is non refundable unless Tom
or Northeast Scuba Supply can fill the spot.
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Peggy’s News
Ideas On Protecting Coast, Ocean Offered at Hearing
http://www.app.com/
By Todd B. Bates, Asbury Park Press Environmental Writer, 4/27/04
West Long Branch - Inform citizens about how to reduce pollution.
Expand public access to the coast. Protect horseshoe crabs in
Speakers made those and other suggestions and comments at a crowded
public hearing on coastal and ocean protection initiatives at
Jeff Lounsberry of Point Pleasant, who suggested that citizens get
pamphlets on how they can "make changes in their own lives," also
said
"offshore oil or any kind of energy development (off the
coast) doesn't make sense."
John Weber of Belmar, chairman of the
Surfrider Foundation, had several concerns. Among them: Beach
restoration projects seem to be "encouraging even more reckless
development," he said.
Last night's meeting, co-hosted by state Environmental Commissioner
Bradley M. Campbell and Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr., D-NJ, centered on
options state officials are considering to bolster coastal and ocean
protections and on a federal ocean commission's preliminary report
with recommendations for upgrading safeguards. More than 100 people
attended the meeting, and many lined up to air comments.
This month, the state Department of Environmental Protection released
a list of options for upgrading protection of coastal habitat, coastal
water quality, marine fisheries and shellfisheries through state or
federal actions and ensuring public access to the coast.
The DEP options were developed in response to a 2003 Pew Oceans
Commission report and in anticipation of the U.S. Commission on Ocean
Policy report, according to the DEP. Public comments on the options
will help inform Gov. McGreevy’s comments on the federal report,
which was released last week.
The federal ocean panel recommends doubling spending on ocean
research, enhancing ocean education, setting measurable goals for
reducing water pollution and strengthening tools to reach those goals,
among numerous other suggestions.
The commission also recommended that the National Marine Fisheries
Service, working with states and interstate fisheries commissions,
require all saltwater anglers to purchase licenses to improve data on
recreational fishing.
commission with Lillian Borrone of
director for the Port Authority of
gave a presentation on the preliminary report last night.
Pallone said he doesn't like the idea of a saltwater fishing license
and is concerned about several other issues. But "overall, this is a
very good report," he said.
Chris Reidemeister of Rumson, who has been on an anti-littering
crusade for years, said police are "under orders not to enforce"
littering laws, and he doesn't see any anti-littering signs.
strengthening the penalties for littering is "something we should
consider."
In a letter and comments at the hearing, Assemblyman Steven J.
Corodemus, R-Monmouth, warned of "a collapse in the very near future
exacerbating" all the problems in lakes and rivers if investments in
infrastructure are not made soon.
Joe Reynolds of Atlantic Highlands, co-chairman of the Bayshore
Regional Watershed Council, said, "We'd like to see more education and
more protection for the horseshoe crabs in Raritan Bay."
The council also would like to see
Category One waterway, he said. Category One, the highest level of
protection, prevents any measurable deterioration in water quality,
according to the state.
Ed Sirchio, of Citizens Right to Access Beaches, Point Pleasant
Beach, said, "Education is the key element."
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BUSH ADMINISTRATION COMMITS $10 MILLION
TO PROTECT THE NATION'S BEACHES
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April 28, 2004
Washington, DC - Today, the Bush Administration announced nearly $10
million in grants available for beach monitoring and notification
programs to eligible coastal states, territories, including those
bordering the Great Lakes and tribes to help meet the new requirements
under the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH)
Act of 2000. This is the fourth year in a row that this money is being
made available totaling about $32 million since the BEACH ACT passed
in October 2000.
"These grants help protect public health at
Administrator Mike Leavitt. "The money we are making available today
will go a long way to helping states in expanding their water quality
monitoring and information programs that alert the public about
potential health-related problems in coastal recreational waters."
Money is available to eligible coastal states and territories based
on the length of beach season, the miles of beach and the number of
people who use that beach. In addition, money will be made available
to eligible Indian tribes who apply.
These funds are designed to ensure that the public receives better
protection when traveling to various beaches across the country. EPA
estimates that Americans take a total of 910 million trips to coastal
areas each year and spend about $44 million at those beach locations.
If all 35 eligible coastal states and territories apply and meet the
performance criteria, the distribution of the funds for 2004 is
expected to be:
For the state or territory of: New Jersey
The year 2004 allocation is: $281,680.00
The BEACH Act of 2000 requires coastal states, and territories, to
adopt up-to-date pathogen criteria to protect beach goers from harmful
bacteria. Information about the grant money being made available and
the Clean Beaches Plan as well as related documents is available at:
http://www.epa.gov/beaches.
Contact: Cathy Milbourn 202-564-7824 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov
To receive all headquarters EPA news releases by email, subscribe to
the epanews listserv at: http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/email_signups.htm
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E-mail: mailto:pegdiver@monmouth.com
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DA Dive-Picnic Report
Mike, Larry, Tom, Norva, Ray, Rich, Frank,
Angela, Pat, and Greg went to Bay Head, NJ to spend a beautiful Saturday
morning for picnicking and diving.
The beach is fairly deserted this time
of the year. The summer crowds have not descended yet. The water is inviting,
but the temperature is not. It was measured at 57 degrees that day. This is
much warmer than previous weeks, and swimmers can actually tolerate it for a few short minutes.
When we arrived the
Tom, Larry, and Mike snorkeled out and
Rich scuba dove with the police divers. Everyone else provided shore support.
The divers found the wreck, but
Food, drink, and some good stories were
enjoyed by the entire group. We all left early so new members Larry and Mike
could get a scuba dive in Horseshoe Cove. Tom led the group on a town by town
drive to Sandy Hook so the group of Rich, Larry, and Mike could dive. They
enjoyed a cove dive while Tom and Norva went to several of the tours being held
at the park.
A good day was had by all.
DA
Dive Log
DA Dive Plan
Tom’s boat dive
dates are:
Boat Dives: Sundays: May 02, June 6, and
(Any
sales of gear are subject to terms agreed upon by sellers and buyers.)
E-mail: Tom Gormley 50 cuft low pressure steel tank, Nitrox ready, new condition,
Mercury 20 HP outboard motor, 2003 model.
Meeting Minutes
Divers Anonymous Scuba Dive Club
Mario’s Restaurant / 710 Van Houten
Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Members Present:
Greg Collucci
Maurizia Corrao
Mike Dox
Edith Farmer
Ian Fryer
Tom & Norva Gormley
Mike Granado (new
member)
Larry Maleszewski
Fred Marcus
Leo and Connie Mazur
Gary Mullen
Richard Mullen
Al Nesterok
Don Van Dyk
Guest Present:
Donna Calen
The meeting
began at
Executive
Committee Reports
Treasurer Report / Lara Padula
These funds are used to pay for expenses occurred
running our club and to help offset expenses for various club offered
activities.
Secretary Report / Richard Mullen
Last months minutes were accepted unread as they
appeared in March’s Newsletter. Next NJ
Council of Diving Clubs meeting will be held on May 26th.
Vice President’s Report / Al Nesterok
Al presided
over the club officer’s elections and asked if there were any new
nominations. Not hearing any, Ian made
motion to accept the present club officers for re-election. By a show of hands it was agreed to re-elect
the present officers. In accordance with
Roberts Rules of Order, Secretary Rich Mullen placed a single vote to accept
the slate as stated.
President: Thomas Gormley
Vice
President: Al Nesterok
Secretary: Richard Mullen
Treasurer: Lara
Padula
President’s Report / Thomas Gormley
Sun / May 2: There
is one opening for Tom’s chartered Spring Tide boat dive.
Thu / May 6: Possible
afternoon shore or inlet dive
Sun / May 9: Possible
afternoon shore or inlet dive
Sat / May 15: Pre-memorial
picnic and dive is planned to be held at
Sun / May 23: Morning
shore dive and in the afternoon NE Scuba Flea Market at Garfield Boys Club
Mon / May 24: Club
meeting – guest speakers Tom and Ben about their book NJ Shore Diving.
Refer to the club calendar of events at our web site
for updated details.
Other Activities
Local Dives
Contact Tom or and Rich for possible Thursday and
Sunday shore dives.
Remote Dives
Nothing new
to report.
Membership
Welcome to new member Mike Granado.
Web Site
Visit club web site at https://www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers/. If members want to post club or scuba related
activities they are encouraged to use email group mailing. If you have any club related photographs you
wish to have posted on the web, send Tom electronic copy.
Old Business
Nothing new
to report.
New Business
Club voted to
donate $25 for club advertising in NJHDA’s upcoming Shipwreck Symposium
Booklet.
Guest Speaker
We were treated to a very informative presentation by
Dean Fessler from the White Shark Research Institution. This organization promotes white shark
conservation, education and exploration dedicated to the exploration and
conservation of the world's greatest predator the great white shark.
Guest speaker for May 24th club meeting
will be Tom and Ben talking about their recent released book about NJ Shore
Diving.
Minutes submitted by Secretary, Richard Mullen
2004
Divers
Anonymous Calendar
Updated
|
Jan
2004 ·
01/05: DA Planning
meeting 6:30 p.m.
at 6 Bros Diner Rt. 46 ·
01/10: DA
Holiday Party
7:30 p.m. San Carlos Rest 620 Stuyvesant Ave,
Lyndhurst ·
01/26: DA Club Meeting |
Feb
2004 ·
02/01: Bottle Show, South
River ·
02/14: 4th Annual
DA Ski Day ·
02/29: ·
02/23: DA Club Meeting |
Mar
2003
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Apr
2004 ·
04/04: Manasquan RR Bridge
Dive, 8AM ·
04/14: Pool Dive for gear
check and warm-up ·
04/25 Sunday shore dive in
Belmar SRI ·
04/26: DA Club Meeting |
May
2004
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June
2004
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Jul
2004 ·
Local Shore Dives TBA ·
7/17 & 18 DA Weekend at Dutch Springs ·
07/26: DA Club Meeting, Topic,
“Favorite Dives” |
Aug
2004
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Sep
2004 ·
09/05: Labor Day
Delaware Picnic ·
9/12 Sun Shore Wreck Dive ·
9/16 Thursday Night Dive, 9pm,
Shark River Inlet, Avon ·
09/27: DA Club Meeting 7:30
p.m. |
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Oct 2004
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Nov 2004 ·
Local Shore Dives TBA ·
Annual gear
maintenance workshop TBA ·
11/29: DA Club
Meeting |
Dec 2004 ·
12/13: DA Club Meeting ·
“Happy Holidays” ·
Friday, 12/31: Last Dive of
Year |
Pink highlighted events are subsidized by DA dues