Air Bubbles
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The Newsletter of the North Shore Frogmen’s Club |
Volume 56, Number 4 |
April 2014 |
President’s Message – April 2014
Greetings Frogs
Happy spring.............. I think. It looks like the winter is not letting up but hopefully April will bring some warmer weather. Here is what's coming up for the club in April.
On April 3rd, Jeff Goodreau and Ryan King will be giving their presentation on the wrecks of the Presque! Presque Isle Michigan is a hidden gem for the wreck diving community. Lake Huron's cold, clear fresh water has protected its shipwrecks from the effects of time and decay and diving there is like opening a time capsule into a forgotten time. Join us as we take you for a photo tour of this hidden gem of the north and display the amazing wrecks that await the adventurous diver.
On April 10th we will have an important meeting to vote on the proposed changes/updates to the bylaws.
On April 17th Dave Caldwell and Heather Knowles will be giving their presentation on the USS Nezinscot. While steaming from Portsmouth to Boston carrying a cargo of chains, anchors and search light equipment for the USS Missouri, the steam tug USS Nezinscot capsized and sank when a deck load shifted in heavy seas off Cape Ann on August 11, 1909. Of the
On May 3/4th, we are planning an event to the IMAX Theater at the Aquarium to see the following 3D films: Journey to the South Pacific, and Great White Sharks, each 40 mins long. The Sharks movie will be at 2pm and the South Pacific movie is at 3pm. We will also be meeting for Dim Sum at Chau Chow City at 11am at 83 Essex St in China Town. We need to reserve 2 weeks in advance to obtain a group rate for the films. Single film $9.95, double $14.95 without group discount. Group discount rates are $8.95 for single film, $12.95 double feature. We will be asking interested members to pick either the Sat 3rd or Sun 4th and we will pick the date most members are interested in. We will need to order tickets in advance to prevent sell out of event and to get the group discount. Please contact
Bill Werner before April 18th at billwerner55@yahoo.com to reserve your spot!
On Saturday April 19th at 9am, the Finatics Dive Club is joining the Massachusetts Audubon Society to clean up the Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary, a.k.a the Dog Bar Breakwater. Please consider joining us for an hour or two to help make a difference! Please contact Laura if you are planning to join us!
We will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt Dive at Stage Fort Park on Sunday April 27th at 10am! This year the Easter Bunny will be diving with full attire! The Easter Bunny will be dropping special treasures to find! Prizes and fun! Join us for the event! Post dive party to be announced!
I would like to name Amy Maurer as member of the month for her efforts in getting Janna Nichols from REEF to come and give a presentation. I would like to name Mary Howard & Ray Porter as Divers of the month for hosting their annual St. Patrick's party. Freddy and Francine had a great time at the party!
- Laura Gallagher
President North Shore Frogmen
In this Issue:
President’s Message |
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Meeting Summaries |
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Coming Events/Calendar |
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St Pat’s Party Pics |
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The North Shore Frogmen’s Club
PO Box 3604
Peabody, MA 01961
2014 OFFICERS
President: Laura Gallagher Cell phone: 508
Vice President: Jim Barbara Cell phone:
Treasurer: Adam Hartnett Cell phone:
Email: greatnewsadam@gmail.com
Secretary: Ellen Garvey Tel:
Email: elleng@alumni.duke.edu
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Membership: membership@northshorefrogmen.com
Newsletter: Mary Howard
Tel:
Email: m.m.howard@comcast.net
Webmaster: Markus Diersbock mdiersbock@gmail.com
*Deadline for submissions* for the May 2014 issue
of Air Bubbles is
Monday, April 21
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Meeting Summaries
Meeting called to order: 7:35PM
Abbreviated Meeting for Presentation
Attendance: 4 Officers, 15 Members, 4 guests
Correspondence:
-Pat and Annette requested a list of attendees for the VT week camping/diving event.
Committees:
-Program: See website for details
-Boston Sea Rovers this weekend. Still looking for people to man the Froggy booth; sign up sheet is here tonight.
-3/13 - Next week, free pizza and discussion of proposed bylaw changes, at PCYC.
-3/15 - St Patrick’s Day party at Mary & Rays.
-3/20 - Presentation by Adam and Shaun on Hawaii trip.
-3/16 & 20 – Nudibranch Safari dives.
New Business: The officers met to address some issues. Highlights here:
-The use of the buddy list has been clarified. It is to be used for personal use only and everyone has the option of having some of their info not included on the list. Members received and email describing this.
Past members’ contact info will be
removed. Past members received an email letting them know their info would be removed and asking them not to use the buddy information they received in the past for any purpose.
-On Jan 1 each year, all honorary members will be removed as “active members”. People will be “honored” with membership throughout the year. For 2014, all past honorary members will be removed from the
membership list immediately; potential honorary members list is being reviewed.
Dive Talk:
-Ellen & Mike did ~ 30 dives in the Philippines and crossed many things off their bucket list, including some that were added to the list during the trip.
Raffles: Dollars Box: Daryl Findlay Bug Bag: Tickets sold for copy of
1959 Life Magazine which will be raffled at Sea Rovers.
Presentation by Janna Nichols on
REEF, with a game of
This night we had no official meeting. Those who attended had pizza paid for by the club. We reviewed and discussed the proposed changes to the
North Shore Frogmen’s Club bylaws, as put forth by the members of the bylaws committee. The proposals will be put forward for a Club vote at a future date, aiming for April 10.
After the bylaws discussion, we viewed a couple of episodes of
Jonathan Bird’s Blue World from season 4.
Meeting called to order: 7:45PM
Attendance: 4 Officers, 15 Members, 2 Guests
Correspondence: South Shore Neptunes newsletter is available.
Committees:
-Program: See website for details
-Float
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“Flounder for Fills”; prizes will be air fills.
-Bill W has proposed plan for Dum Sum and Aquarium movies. We can get a group rate for 10 or more people for the movies.
Old Business:
Mike Garvey contacted the Commodore of the PCYC about our thought to open membership up to
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people between ages of 18 and 21. They cannot be in the bar area after 9:30PM
Sea Rovers raffles: Mary Howard won the Life Magazine; John Marren won the
Dive Talk:
-Susan went Cayman Island with 16 kids from Brooks School. They do diving and marine biology (Jack came to talk to them during the year.)
Great weather (80 degrees, vis 150’).
Saw sharks, turtles, ray. Night dive, octopus crawled up one arm and down the other. Also great encounter with a ray.
General Discussion:
-Ellen won a Brian Skerry Nat Geo book at Sea Rovers; it’s available to review at meeting tonight, and may appear as a raffle prize in the future.
-Mike Denneler shared a flyer to Boston Harbor Auctions. Lots of vintage dive equipment.
-Susan has use of the pool at Gordon College on Sunday afternoon, if you have equipment you want to check out, contact her.
Raffles: Dollars Box: Mike Garvey Mystery Prize: Jack Munro Monster Bug Bag: Graham Smith
won the regulator
Adam Hartnett and Shaun McGuire presented a great show of stills and video of their recent trip to Hawaii on the Agressor.
No meeting tonight as we did not have a quorum (total 6 members, including 2 officers). Pleasant evening of conversation at the new PCYC bar.
Air Bubbles – April 2014
Pat, Annette and Laura at the NSF booth at Sea Rovers
(Photo courtesy of Daryl Findlay)
Member of the Month
for April 2014
Amy Maurer
Divers of the Month
for April 2014
Mary & Ray
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Air Bubbles – April 2014
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Activities List - 2014 |
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Apr 3, Thu |
Presentation: Ryan King and Jeffrey Goodreau |
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Vote on PROPOSED |
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Presentation: Heather Knowles & Dave Caldwell, USS Nezinscot |
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Easter Egg Dive, Stage Fort Park, 10AM – Party location TBD |
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Salem Sound Coastwatch lecture, Marblehead |
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Presentation: Jason Krumholz of the Reef Ball Foundation |
-May 3 or 4, Sat/Sun NEAQ Movies and Dim Sum in Chinatown
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DUI Demo Day (1 day only) at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester |
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Presentation: Vincent Malkoski, Human Powered Submarine Races |
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Presentation: Ted Maney, Marine Invertebrates |
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Air Bubbles – April 2014
Coming NSF Presentations:
Presque Isle – Ryan King and Jeffrey Goodreau – April 3
Presque Isle Michigan is a hidden gem for the wreck diving community. Lake Huron's cold, clear fresh water has protected its shipwrecks from the effects of time and decay and diving there is like opening a time capsule into a forgotten time. Join us as we take you for a photo tour of this hidden gem of the north and display the amazing wrecks that await the adventurous diver.
USS Nezinscot – Heather Knowles and David Caldwell – April 17
Sinking off Cape Ann ! The Story of the USS NEZINSCOT
While steaming from Portsmouth to Boston carrying a cargo of chains, anchors and search light equipment for the USS Missouri, the steam tug USS Nezinscot capsized and sank when a deck load shifted in heavy seas off Cape Ann on August 11, 1909. Of the
Heather Knowles and David Caldwell are the co- founders of Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions, Inc. They operate their charter boat, GAUNTLET,
Club. They are also technical diving instructors through NAUI and TDI, and have had the privilege of exploring some of the world’s notable shipwrecks such as the Andrea Doria, Empress of Ireland, North
American, and SS Republic among others.
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Air Bubbles – April 2014
Saint Patrick’s Day Party, March 15
(Photos courtesy of Ellen Garvey)
And a GOOD TIME was had by ALL!
How many people can you get to dress up in silly green hats, hold inflated frogs, and pose for the camera? Apparently, quite a few!
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Air Bubbles – April 2014
Underwater in Salem
Free lecture sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch and Marblehead's Abbot Public Library. Presentation at 7PM at the Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street in Marblehead.
April 30, 7PM, "Shellfish, Shellfish Everywhere and Not a Clam to Eat!"
by Barbara Warren, Executive Director, Salem Sound Coastwatch
Barbara will provide a look into the productive shellfish beds in Salem Sound, which sadly are not ready for human consumption.
For more information contact Salem Sound Coastwatch at info@salemsound.org or call
Bay State Council Meeting
The next Bay State Council of Divers meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 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: http://www.baystatecouncil.org
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Air Bubbles – April 2014
The North Shore Frogmen’s Club, Inc.
PO Box 3604
Peabody, MA
April 3: |
Presentation |
April 10: |
Bylaws vote |
April 17: |
Presentation |
April 27: |
Easter Egg Dive (& Party?) |
May 1: |
Presentation |
Sunday Dives:
We will be meeting for Sunday dives about 9:00 AM, ready to leave the parking lot about
Meet at Burger King on Rte 128 in Beverly.
The North Shore Frogmen’s Club
(Beginning February, 2013) has business meetings and presentations on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30PM
at Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club
74 Leavitt Street
Salem, MA 01970
Social meetings are on the alternate weeks at 7PM
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