Air Bubbles

July 2008: Vol. 50, No. 7

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:32:00 +0000

Inside The July 2008 Issue of Air Bubbles

Meeting Summaries

Humanitarian Rescue – Seagull rescue

June 19 Beach Meeting – with Coast Guard demonstration of Rescue at Sea – Story & Photos

Activities Calendar and Listing

Coming Events

- July 17 – Beach Meeting

- July 24 – Peter Vanoutsos - The Last Kill: the U-853 Story

- July 31 – Matthew Lawrence – Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan

New Members – Members of the Month

Recipe Corner – Shellfish Cakes

Weekday Snorkel

June 2008: Vol. 50, No. 6

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:02:00 +0000

In The June Issue of Air Bubbles

Meeting Summaries
Welcome Announcement – President welcomes members to the new location at the Beverly Golf & Tennis Club
BSC Treasure Hunt – Photos
Diving Locker Museum by Dan Turner
Activities Calendar and Listing
Coming Events
- June 11 - Bay State Council of Divers meeting
- June 12 – Presentation by MA Environmental Police Officer Michael Lees
- June 19 - Beach Meeting and US Coast Guard demonstration
- July 24 – Presentation by Peter Vanoutsos – The Last Kill; The U-853 Story
New Members
Captain Dave’s Recipe Corner – Codfish Cakes
Members of the Month – Annette Spaulding and Patrick Madden – Raising the Ghost of Charron Lake
50^th Anniversary Raffle Donors

May 2008: Vol. 50, No. 5

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:23:00 +0000

In the May 2008 Issue of Air Bubbles
- President’s Message
- The Ghost of Charron Lake; Home at Last – Presentation by Annette Spaulding and Patrick Madden about the raising of the 1922 Fokker Standard Universal airplane that sank beneath the ice in the spring of 1932
- Meeting Summaries
- Thank you letter to Franco-American Club Board of Directors
- Dive Logo Pens by Bill Whiffen of High Desert Wood Art
- Activities Calendar and Listing
- DUI Demo Days – Saturday and Sunday May 3 and 4
- Secrets of the Reef film premiere, Saturday, May 31
- Bay State Council of Divers Treasure Hunt, Sunday, May 18
- Raffle Donors

April 2008: Vol. 50, No. 4

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:27:00 +0000

In the April 2008 Issue of Air Bubbles
President’s Message
Meeting Summaries
Raffle Prizes
Letter from 50th Reunion Committee Chair
Pictures from the North Shore Frogmen’s Club 50th Reunion Celebration
Dive Trip: Morehead City, NC
Activities Calendar and Listing
James Cahill Obituary
Northeastern University Marine Science Center Lecture “Tell it Good Bye Kiddo: A History of the North Atlantic Fishery” by Dr. William M. Fowler, Jr., Northeastern University Professor
Secrets of the Reef press release. Premiere of the feature length movie by Jonathan Bird
Bay State Council of Divers Treasure Hunt
Raffle Donors for the 50th Reunion Party

March 2008: Vol. 50, No. 3

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:51:00 +0000

In the March 2008 Issue of Air Bubbles
North Shore Frogmen’s Club 50th Anniversary / Reunion Party Flyer
President’s Message
Meeting Summaries
Marine Fisheries Advisory about non-commercial lobster licenses
Diving in February: Article by Dan Hering – Diving Sundays, February 17 and 24, 2008
Activities Calendar and Listing
Coming Events
- Boston Sea Rovers 54th Annual Underwater Clinic and Film Festival
- Northeastern University Marine Science Center Lectures for March and April
--- “Buy a Fish, Save a Tree” by Scott Dowd, Amazon Biologist of NEAQ
--- “Tell It Good Bye Kiddo, a History of the North Atlantic Fishery” by Dr. William Fowler of NEU
Secrets of the Reef by Jonathan Bird, press release for film premiere
Treasury Notes article
White Mountain Express

February 2008: Vol. 50, No. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:01:00 +0000

In the February 2008 Issue of Air Bubbles
North Shore Frogmen’s Club 50th Anniversary / Reunion Party Flyer
Meeting Summaries
Diving in January: article by Dan Hering – diving Sunday, January 13, 2008
January Speaker: Captain Ray Bates gave a presentation on Shipwrecks North of Boston
Activities Calendar and Listing
Coming Events
- 57th Boston Scuba Show
- Boston Sea Rovers 54th Annual Underwater Clinic and Film Festival
Letter of thanks from the editor
Dive the Oriskany
White Mountain Express

January 2008: Vol. 50, No. 1

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:50:00 +0000

In the January 2008 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries
The North Shore Frogmen’s Club 50th Reunion Party, Reminder
Dive Locker: article by Jack Munro about Paul Harling and his Dive Locker in Gloucester MA
Chester Poling in December: article by Dan Hering – diving 12/8/07
NEU MSC Lecture: "Shell Disease: A Sad Lobster Tail?" By Michael Tlusty on Jan 29, ‘08
Activities Calendar and Listing
New Members
White Mountain Express

December 2007: Vol. 49, No. 12

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:03:00 +0000

In the December 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries
Photo Contest
Banquet Awards
Activities Calendar and Listing
50th Reunion

November 2007: Vol. 49, No. 11

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:31:00 +0000

In the November 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
NEU Marine Science Center Evening Lecture: Dr. John D. Crawford, “Restoring New England's Ocean Legacy and the Role of Conservation Areas”
November Speaker: Fred Calhoun, “A Brief History of SCUBA Diving"
2007 ORG Fundraiser Event: Ethan Gordon will take you on a breath-taking visual tour of the world's tropical oceans
Annual NSF Photo Contest
50th Reunion Party
October Diving
September Speakers: Faith Ortins of DUI and Rob Moir of Mass Ocean Coalition
Easy Diving, Marblehead by S. Levy
SHARKWATER the Movie

October 2007: Vol. 49, No. 10

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:43:00 +0000

In The October 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
President’s Message
Meeting Summaries
Northeastern University Marine Science Center updates
- Open house on October 6
- Evening Lecture Series – Dyan diNapoli – “Penguin Rescue”
Wreck Diving Lake Ontario by Susan Copelas
Horseshoe Crabs Presentation on August 30 – Sara Grady, Ph.D.
2007 Oceanic Research Group Scholarship Fundraiser Event
Activities Calendar and Listing
Upcoming Events
- October 11 – Ecuador Mainland presentation by club members
- October 18 – Galapagos Islands presentation by club members
North Shore Frogmen’s Club 50th Reunion Party
Annual NSF Club Picnic pictures
Annual NSF Photo ContestSigns seen at Lanes Cove

September 2007: Vol. 49, No. 9

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:58:00 +0000

In the September 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries
There’s More to the Galapagos than Whale Sharks by Susan Copelas
Website Updates article by Ray Porter
Capt. Dave’s Recipe Corner: Salmon Tacos
Activities Calendar and Listing Coming Events
- Sara Grady, PhD, Presentation on Life and Death of Horseshoe Crabs
- Faith Ortins of DUI on diving in Alaska
- Robert Moir, PhD, Presentation on Ocean Management
- Annual NSF Club Picnic
Beach Meeting Pictures
Annual NSF Photo Contest / Contest Rules

August 2007: Vol. 49, No. 8

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:14:00 +0000

In the August 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries
The Great Annual Fish Count
Galapagos Island, Dive Trip that Wasn’t – by Ray Porter
Activities Calendar and Listing
2007 North Shore Frogmen’s Club Annual Photo Contest, Preliminary Info
Capt. Dave’s Recipe Corner
- Lobster Newberg
- Baked Asparagus
- Horse’s Neck

July 2007: Vol. 49, No. 7

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:42:00 +0000

In the July 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles:
Meeting Summaries
June Speaker: Barbara Warren of Salem Sound Coast Watch on Introduced Marine Species
June Beach Meeting
Activities Calendar and Listing
Great Annual Fish Count

June 2007: Vol. 49, No. 6

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:42:00 +0000

In the June 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
- Meeting Summaries
- June Speaker – Barbara Warren of Salem Sound CoastWatch will speak on Marine Biological Invaders
- Great Annual Fish Count – scheduled for July 28
- Treasury Note$
- Lobster Laws – Recent arrest of three divers in Gloucester has precipitated a reminder article on SCUBA and lobster laws
- May Presentation and Dinner – pictures from May 3rd presentation on Galapagos diving
- Club Night In – pictures
- DUI Demo Days – pictures
- Activities Calendar and Listing
- Bay State Council Treasure Hunt Dive
- Recipe Corner
- Bay State Council Dues
4906.pdf

May 2007: Vol. 49, No. 5

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Wed, 02 May 2007 03:12:00 +0000

In the May 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries
New Englanders Underwater Photo Exhibit at Dryden Gallery in Providence
The Great Annual Fish Count is scheduled for July 28 at Stage Fort Park
Salem Sound Earth Day Celebration
Hard Hat Presentation by Paul Harling and Jack Munro
Easter Egg Party pictures
Activities Calendar and Listing
May Speaker – Faith Ortins of DUI on the Galapagos Islands
Club Night In – May 12
Bay State Council Treasure Hunt on May 20
DUI Demo Days – May 5 & 6

April 2007: Vol. 49, No. 4

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:12:00 +0000

In The April 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries
Bay State Council of Divers Meeting Notes
April Presentations/Speakers:
- Susan Copelas on Fiji
- Jack Munro and Paul Harling on Diving Helmets
BSC Treasure Hunt
New Englanders Underwater: Underwater Photo Show at Dryden Gallery in Providence RI
Hall of Fame Women Divers
Great Annual Fish Count – July 28, 2007
A Letter from Al Bozza of NEADC
Northeastern University Evening Lecture Series: Life and Death of a Horseshoe Crab
Club Activities Calendar and Listing
NSF at Boston Sea Rovers Clinic
Captain Dave’s Recipe Corner: Mango Papaya Salsa

March 2007: Vol. 49, No. 3

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:52:00 +0000

March 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries: February 1 through February 22
St. Patrick’s Day Party
BSC Treasure Hunt
Boston Sea Rovers 53rd Annual Clinic
Northeastern U. Evening Lecture
- “Emerging Marine Diseases: A Case Study, or White Band Disease in Endangered Caribbean Corals” by Dr. Steve Vollmer, Assistant Professor of Biology, Northeastern University
- "The Life and Death of a Horseshoe Crab" by Dr. Sara P. Grady, North & South Rivers Watershed Association
Activities Calendar and Listing
MetroWest Dive Club Party
White Mountain Express Ski Trips
Captain Dave’s Recipe Corner
- “Divers Delight” fish recipe
- “Cayman’s Hell” beverage recipe

February 2007: Vol. 49, No. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:16:00 +0000

In the February 2007 Issue of Air Bubbles
Meeting Summaries December 28 through January 25
NSF Member Introduces Little Brother to SCUBA
February Speaker: Susan Copelas will give a slide presentation on GRAND TURK
Underwater Photo Chat: Announcing Jonathan Bird’s Chat Room for UW Photographers
Northeastern University Evening Lecture: Dr. Jeremy Long; The Art of War in Marine Life
South Shore Neptunes Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation
New Year’s Day Dive and Party
Activities Calendar and Listing
White Mountain Express Ski Trips
Captain Dave’s Recipe Corner: Recipes for Bonaire Rum Punch and Liverwurst Paté
Members of the Month for January and February

December 2006: Vol. 48, No. 12

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 03:21:00 +0000

In December 2006 Issue of Air Bubbles:
2006 Annual NSF President’s Banquet
President’s Message
Meeting Summaries
Salem Trolley: A Christmas Carol
Bay State Council Information from their website: www.geocities.com/baystatecouncil/bsc.htm
Receive your Air Bubbles Electronically
Activities Calendar and Listing
South Shore Neptunes Dive Club’s Annual Banquet January 27, 2006
MetroWest Dive Club’s Annual Dinner Dance & Awards PresentationRecipe Corner

November 2006: Vol. 48, No. 11

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:36:00 +0000

In November 2006 Issue of Air Bubbles:
Meeting Summaries
Salem Trolley: A Christmas Carol
Nominations for Officers
2006 NSF Photo Contest, rules
NEU MSC Evening Lecture Series: “Dead Zones: “The New Scourge of the Seas”, by Dr. Andrew Altieri, Northeastern University Researcher
Diving in Hatteras, by Jennifer Entwistle
Exotic Pet Store Fire in Cambridge, by Dan Turner
Speaker Andy Martinez, October 19, St. Vincent
Guest Speaker Jay Swallow, November 9, First Aid Course
2006 Annual President’s Banquet
Bay State Council Meeting Minutes from October 11 and October 25 meetings
Activities Calendar and Listing
Recipe Corner: Sautéed Scallops

October 2006 Vol. 48, No. 10

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:34:00 +0000

In October 2006 Issue of Air Bubbles:
Meeting Summaries
October Meeting Events
Salem Trolley: A Christmas Carol
New Members: Dan Turner and Chuck Therrien
Annual Club Picnic
Update on “The Ghost of Charron Lake”
From the Editor
Eastport Diving 2006
Northeastern University Marine Science Center Evening Lecture Series
Presentation on Hypothermia by Sgt. John Swallow
Activities Calendar and Listing
Andrew J. Martinez presentation on October 19
Bay State Council Meetings: October 11 and October 25

September 2006 Vol. 48, No. 9

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:06:00 +0000

In September 2006 Issue of Air Bubbles:
Meeting Summaries
September Meeting Events:
9/14/06 John Swallow, Sergeant in the Manchester Police Department and Senior Paramedic for the Lyons Ambulance Company, presentation about hypothermia and cold related injuries.
9/2806 New Website will be unveiled and its features will be presented
Treasury Note$ (Treasurer’s Notes) article by Ray Porter about NSF financial support of the Bay State Council of Divers
Eastport Tourists by Steve Levy
Minutes of Bay State Council of Divers meeting on August 9, 2006
Dive Flag Laws of Commonwealth of Massachusetts and City of Gloucester
Froggie Website: New & Improved by Ray Porter
Activities Calendar and Listing

August 2006: Vol. 48, No. 8

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:34:00 +0000

In August 2006 Issue:
Meeting Summaries – pg. 2-3
Nubble Light Dive, Cape Neddick, York, Maine – pg. 3
Bay State Council of Divers, Meeting Minutes, July 12, 2006 – pg. 4
Activities Calendar and Listing – pg. 7-8
Dive Flag Laws
City of Gloucester, Massachusetts; Gloucester Ordinance Sec. 10-81. Scuba and skin diving; Scuba or skin divers within the Gloucester waterways shall display a diver's flag
Commonwealth of Massachusetts; GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS; Chapter 90B: Section 13A. Every scuba diver or group of scuba divers while swimming on or under the surface of the waters of the commonwealth shall display for each diver or group of divers as a warning device to boat operators, a diver's flag

July 2006: Vol. 48, No. 7

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Falk) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 16:21:00 +0000

In the July 2006 Issue

June 2006: Vol. 48, No. 6

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Howard) — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 01:02:00 +0000

In the June 2006 Issue:

Meeting Summaries – pg. 2-3

June Speakers: Lieutenant John Tulik, Massachusetts Environmental Police, lobster laws; Roslyn Smith

Marine Invasive Species Workshop

Granite Pier – Rockport: Jack Munro; missing person, missing car found by scuba diver
Labor Day Weekend Camping

Bay State Council of Divers Happenings: Bay State Council Treasure Hunt Dive; Bay State Council Meeting; Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

DUI Demo Days and DOG Rally: Stage Fort Park; Joe Wysocki; Optiquatics

Biodiversity Days Update: Joppa Flats Audubon Sanctuary
Activities Calendar and Listing