Presidents’ Message - August 2013

Happy Summer Froggies!

I hope everyone's enjoying the hot weather and the warmer water.

I would like to name Michael Lodise member of the month for his presentation on proper camera cleaning and maintenance.

I want to thank Ken Flagg for organizing the July Eastport trip and name him diver of the month. We had a nice time diving in Eastport and Deer Island. Ken and his wife Kristin, planned a nice trip and cooked up three delicious meals a day on the camp site. I didn't realize we would have so much interest in Eastport trips from the club members. There was a possible second trip to Eastport being put together by the Finatics Club but they are changing it to a St. Lawrence trip instead. Now that I know enough people are interested in Eastport trips, I will try to offer more trips next year.

Jennifer Entwistle and I took a trip on the Easy Diver. We had a nice time diving Thatcher Island and the Mouth of Loblolly Cove. Fred and Chris Calhoun were fun to hang out with on the boat and they accepted our dive equipment for the most part. They recommended that I wouldn't need to bring my pony bottle since we were diving shallow sites. Jen got some nice lobsters. There was some discussion on the regulations of the lobsters. If anyone has any questions I’ve attached a link to the Mass. lobster license regulations. http://mafishinglicense.com/recreational- lobster-license/

Don't forget that the Vermont trip is August 4-11th at Pat and Annette's house. Please contact Vinny if you plan to attend and haven't done so already. Jim D'Urso is hosting a pool party at his house on Sat Aug 17th with a rain date of Sun Aug 18th. We could potentially plan for an early morning shore dive or a charter boat dive prior to the party.

We are working on organizing some dives to Norman's Woe, Nubble Light, and some Squid Safari night dives. Stay tuned and Happy Diving!

-Laura G

Coming Up

Sunday Dives:

We will be meeting for Sunday dives about 7:30, ready to leave the parking lot NO LATER THAN 8AM.

Meet at Burger King on Rte 128 in Beverly.

Saturday, 8/17

Pool Party at the D’Urso’s

In this Issue:

President’s Message	pg. 1
Meeting Summaries	pg. 2-3
Undersea Divers Boat Diving	pg. 3
VT Week	pg. 4-5
Events Calendar	pg. 6

The North Shore Frogmen’s Club

PO Box 3604

Peabody, MA 01961

2013 OFFICERS

President: Laura Gallagher Tel: 508 843-2395

Email: searaven00@yahoo.com

Vice President: Adam Hartnett Email: greatnewsadam@gmail.com

Treasurer: Vinny Egizi Tel: (858) 342-3365

Email: vinnymass@yahoo.com

Secretary: Ellen Garvey Tel: 781-595-4978

Email: elleng@alumni.duke.edu

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Membership: membership@northshorefrogmen.com

Newsletter: Mary Howard

Tel: (781) 944-1292

Email: m.m.howard@comcast.net

Webmaster: Markus Diersbock mdiersbock@gmail.com

*Deadline for submissions* for the September 2013 issue

of Air Bubbles is

Sunday, August 25

Air Bubbles – August 2013

Meeting Summaries

11-Jul-2013

Meeting called to order: 7:30PM

Attendance: 4 Officers, 12 Members, 2 Guests

Secretary: Minutes from last meeting read and accepted.

Treasurer: We have money.

Committees:

-Membership: 2 more old members paid dues.

-Program: See website for details

-6/23 Kayak/canoe trip on the Ipswich River. A good time was had by all.

-Vinny reported on responses for the VT week diving/camping trip.

-7/13-Laura registered NSF for the Great Annual Fish count, OGB. Count fish, then meet at Stage Fort Park for food and prizes. Individuals need to register with their own REEF ID number, easy to get online. Bob Michelson coordinates this event for our area.

-8/17-Laura is planning a boat dive trip with NSF members with boats to meet and transport other members. This is a tentative date.

Old Business:

-Need an officers meeting.

-New brochures have been printed; a few copies were distributed to officers and membership chair at tonight’s meeting.

New Business:

-Laura is pursuing a re-creation of the 1959 Life Magazine Photo of the North Shore Frogmen. We would need to copyright to do a before and after. Mike Garvey is attempting to contact Art Channel via Bob Boyle.

Dive Talk:

-John F, John S, Mike Mandell,

Vinny and Jeff went to Lanes Cove

Sunday. Saw huge lobster – Vinny’s hands couldn’t close around the body.

John S was chomped by it. John F took 15 lobsters, and many the week before also.

- John F and Laura did a night dive at

OGB.

-Gary went on a night dive at Nubble Light.

-Laura reported that several people went to Eastport; saw lots of giant lobsters, and a spiny lumpsucker!

-Jim B and John F went to OGB.

-Adam went to the Poling; his buddy’s dive turned out to be a deco dive since he didn’t pay attention to his computer.

-Jack dove the New Hampshire again.

-Jesse and Adam got 250 scallops of Little Misery Island.

General Discussion: Consider running for officer for next year. Vinny will not be treasurer next year, and it helps to start that position early!

Raffles: Dollars Box: John Marren Mystery Prize: Jim Barbara Bug Bag: Will go off next

meeting

After the business meeting, We had

an informative presentation by Mike Lodise on care and maintenance for underwater camera equipment.

18-Jul-2013

Meeting called to order: 7:35PM Attendance: 3 Officers, 7 Members

Secretary: Minutes from last meeting read and accepted.

Treasurer: Renewed our registration with MA

Dues are due – currently have 87 members.

Correspondence:

-Pat and Annette requested a list of attendees for the VT week camping/diving event.

Committees:

- Program: See website for details

Dive Talk:

-John F, Bill W and Mike M went to OGB. Jim B joined for 2nd dive. Loaded with other divers. John had to swim a long way to find lobsters; 87 min on 1st dive, 90 on 2nd, only 3 lobsters.

-Laura and Jennifer F went out on

Easy Diver to Thatcher’s and Loblolly. Jen got some nice big lobsters; one with a notch was returned to the water.

General Discussion:

-Graham got his drysuit back and is ready to dive again.

-DAN quiz on Ears and Equilization was brought for the edification of Club members.

Raffles: Dollars Box: John Marren

Mystery Prize: Peter Chapman

Bug Bag: Jeff Lynch (mask)

Fabrizio on his birthday!!

Happy B’Day Fab!

Diver of the Month

for August 2013

Ken Flagg

Member of the Month

for August 2013

Michael Lodise

Air Bubbles – August 2013

Undersea Divers

BOAT DIVE SCHEDULE

Big Fantastic Wall

& Egg Rock

Sunday, September 1, 8AM

2 tank dive - $80

Details & How to sign up:

Please call the store to reserve your spot. Full payment is required at time of reservation. These boat dives fill quickly so we recommend signing up as soon as you know your schedule. All boat dives will have a certified DiveMaster or Instructor accompanying the group. These leaders can help you spot marine life, help you with skills and of course make sure you have a fun time!

978-927-9551

dive@underseadivers.com

Undersea Divers

42 Water Street, Beverly, MA

Bay State Council Meeting

The next Bay State Council of Divers meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 7:30 PM at the SSN’s clubhouse located at the corner of Quarry Street and Joyce Road in Quincy.

All are welcome to attend these meetings!

The Bay State Council of Divers

Supporting and promoting the recreational diving community in Massachusetts.

The Bay State Council of Divers (BSC) is a diver’s advocacy group. The BSC monitors local, state and federal regulations that may affect the recreational diving community in Massachusetts. When required, the BSC represents the interests of the diving community in these matters.

The BSC serves as a liaison between dive clubs and dive stores to promote recreational diving activity in Massachusetts. All divers are encouraged to support the BSC with an annual contribution of $5. Your contribution will allow the BSC to continue to be a strong advocate for the recreational diving community in Massachusetts.

For more information see the new BSC website at

http://www.baystatecouncil.org

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Beverly MA 978-927-9551

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