The 2023 Schedule is Live! Click Here to Start Booking Your Favorites!
New Safety Officer Candidates

On Saturday, April 15 the Safety Officer Committee held a training and orientation session in Pompano Beach for our four 2023 Active Divers Safety Officer Candidates: Dan Beery, Gabriel Miyares, Rodolfo Lopez and Steve McPhillips. Each candidate will begin their field training process this year to become a Safety Officer for the club. Be sure to say hello and provide your encouragement when you see them on upcoming dives. 
Safety Officer Committee with Candidates in Training: (from left) Dan Baeza, Steve McPhillips, Lon Von Lintel, Dan Beery, Rachel Davis, Daryl Johnson, Gabriel Miyares, Rodolfo Lopez, Lee Wood. 

Welcome Al Menendez to the Board of Directors

The Active Divers Association Board of Directors officially welcomed Al Menendez to their ranks. Al has been a member in good standing since 2017 this time around, but was a member back in the early days of the club in the 1980's. Al has attended many weekend dives and international trips over the years (and decades!), and currently serves as our eNews editor. Welcome Al and thank you for your service!
Active Divers Board Members with Newly-Elected Member Al Menendez (from left): Lon Von Lintel, Dan Baeza, Rachel Davis, Al Menendez, Lee Wood, Daryl Johnson. 

Volunteers Needed

Are you interested in volunteering for our club or perhaps serving on the board of directors? We have openings for the conservation chair and other rewarding assignments. Get involved and help ensure that this club continues to thrive for the next 50 years! If interested please contact Rachel Davis at 786-316-9852 or simply reply to this email. 

Join Us for the Season Opener Dive, BBQ and Celebration

There are still a few spaces available for our season opener dive, BBQ and celebration on Saturday, April 29 in Tavernier. In addition to hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixin's, Host Lee Wood has asked attendees to bring an optional dish or snacks to share if they wish, and to bring their dishes to his house before the dive if they need to be refrigerated. The dive is sold out online, but if you want to take one of the remaining spots please contact Rachel at 786-316-9852 or reply to this email. Details and location of the party will be provided to attendees prior to the event.
Many thanks to Lee and Rosie Wood, our gracious hosts of this year's season opener celebration BBQ in Tavernier. Thank you for your hosptiality!

Sign Up For Your Favorites Dives Today Before They Sell Out
Picture yourself here! Blue tangs rush over the reef in a majestic, colorful display. Photo by new member John Ripley. 

Saturday, April 29
Florida Keys Dive Center
Tavernier
Check in at 11:30 am
Season Opener BBQ following the dive. Don't miss the party-a few spaces remain. FREE to members but you must RSVP to Rachel at 786-316-9852 or reply to this email. 

BOOK NOW!

Sunday, May 7
Key Dives
Islamorada
Check in at 12:00 pm

DIVE FULL-  More space may be available. Contact Rachel Davis at 786-316-9852 or reply to this email.
 

Saturday, May 13
Deco Divers
Neptune Memorial Reef, Miami
Check in at 12:00 pm. 

HURRY-  Only 3 spaces remain. 
BOOK NOW!

Sunday, May 21
Conch Republic
Tavernier
Check in at 12:00 pm
Plenty of space remaining- let's go diving.

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Saturday, May 27
Rainbow Reef
Key Largo
Check in at 12:00 pm
Plenty of space remaining- book today!

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International Travel Update

There is one room and one spot for a single female remaining for the upcoming Cayman Brac trip scheduled for 8/26/22-9/2/2022. If interested, please click here for additional trip information. 

Also, information on the July 22-26 Bahamas Getaway is available when you click here. Limited space available on a first come first serve basis.

Daryl Johnson, International Trip Director

 

DEP Announces
2023 Florida's Coral Reef Webinar Series

 

Every year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Coral  Reef Conservation Program celebrates Earth Month by offering a series of classes about Florida's Coral Reef. Join us to learn from staff and local experts on topics including how to identify corals and fish, the threats facing our reefs and how you can help. 

WHAT:  2023 Florida's Coral Reef Webinar Series

WHEN: April 4 - 27, 2023

HOW:   View the schedule and register at our Earth Month Webinar Series webpage.

Introducing Florida's Coral Reef + SEAFAN
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

Stony Coral Identification
Thursday, April 6, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

Marine Invertebrate Identification (Part One of Two)
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

Reef Fish Identification (Part One of Two)
Thursday, April 13, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

Marine Invertebrate Identification (Part Two of Two)
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

Reef Fish Identification (Part Two of Two)
Thursday, April 20, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

BleachWatch Observer Training
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
6 to 8 p.m. EDT

Stony Coral Identification
Thursday, April 27, 2023
6 to 7 p.m. EDT

We look forward to sharing with you the wonders of Florida's Coral Reef! Learn about the work of the DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program and our partners at FloridasCoralReef.org.