NACD 38th Annual World Seminar, October 27 - 29, 2006

[DeepSea]

The NACD conference is coming fast and it is sure to the the best yet. I look forward to seeing everyone there. If you have any questions or comments about the conference, please let me know. To register you can use the web form (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/signup.htm) or the PDF form (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/signup.pdf) and fax/mail your registration in. Also, here is a link to the flyer (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/06NACDworkshop.pdf).

The seminar is being held at the Holiday Inn West (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/gnvwe) in Gainesville, FL. The NACD has a block of rooms available at a discounted rate. A room with a king or a room with 2 double beds will have the special rate of $82.00. However, you will need to make your reservation by Sept 28th for this special NACD rate.

New Frontiers
NACD 38th Annual World Seminar & Conference

October 27th - 29th

Friday, October 27th
NACD Social
Sponsored by Ginnie Springs Outdoors, High Springs, FL


1 PM - Refresher course given by NACD instructors (sign up sheet available)
6 PM --- until
Music
Food and Snacks
Halloween costume contest
Games and Prizes for the kids
Door-prizes and Giveaways
FREE BEER!

Saturday, October 28th
NACD 38th Annual Seminar
Holiday Inn West, Gainesville, FL

8 AM - 5 PM

Shadow Divers by John Chatterton (Bio (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/Chattertonbio.pdf))and Ritchie Kohler (Bio (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/RKohler%20Bio-2006%20Short.pdf))- followed by a book signing.
Andrea Doria by Evie Dudas ( Bio (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/Dudas%20bio.pdf))50th Anniversary of the Sinking
NASA Recovery Operations by Larry Collins - Senior Dive Supervisor, United Space Alliance, Kennedy Space Center
Logistics to Further Cave Exploration - Brett Hemphill
Labna Ha Expedition - Mexico - Jason Brauhn (Bio (http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/JasonBrauhndivebio.pdf)) & Richard Hicks
Cave Art - Michael Angelo Gagliardi
NACD Project Updates - Cambrian Foundation
Manufacturer and Dive Facility exhibits
Membership Appreciation Social following Seminar - Lloyd Bailey's SCUBA

Sponsors and Exhibitors
OMS
Salvo
Splash Dive Center
TDI
Golem Gear
Sunday, October 29th

IUCRR Workshop - Time and place to be determined. (This is a Rescue/Recovery clinic)
Knot Tying and Line Repair Clinic - Wayne Kinard (Ginnie Springs Outdoors) - 10:00 AM - no charge
Shands Hyperbaric Chamber Tours - Patty Boyte
Guided Dives

[Tegg]

Huh... I find it nice that the NACD Conference is put on the SAME weekend that Bill R. had scheduled his REACT Social a long time ago...

Welp, I'm going to Bills... I would have gone to the NACD Conference, but who in their right mnd would pass up free Indiana Breaded Tenderloins, Pheasants, and Chicken Wings?

Hope the conference goes well... :D

[DeepSea]

Huh... I find it nice that the NACD Conference by Larry Green is put on the SAME weekend that Bill R. had scheduled his REACT Social a long time ago...

Welp, I'm going to Bills... I would have gone to the NACD Conference, but who in their right mnd would pass up free Indiana Breaded Tenderloins, Pheasants, and Chicken Wings?

Hope the conference goes well... :D

Joe...There are 3 days of "activities". Hopefully you will be around for some of it.

Also, the NACD Conference isn't by Larry Green. It is by the NACD. Not sure about the scheduling...

[Tegg]

Joe...There are 3 days of "activities". Hopefully you will be around for some of it.

Also, the NACD Conference isn't by Larry Green. It is by the NACD. Not sure about the scheduling...

I plan to be at the social... I mean come on... free beer... :-D

I was just mentioning the conflict between the two cavediver events in case the NACD did not know about the other event.

Either way, I hope both have good turnout and heck, I get free beer and food two days in a row... whooo hooo... :lol:

[Jim Wyatt]

Huh... I find it nice that the NACD Conference is put on the SAME weekend that Bill R. had scheduled his REACT Social a long time ago...

Welp, I'm going to Bills... I would have gone to the NACD Conference, but who in their right mnd would pass up free Indiana Breaded Tenderloins, Pheasants, and Chicken Wings?

Hope the conference goes well... :D

I too am disappointed in the scheduling conflict. I'd love to get some of Bills' pheasant & wings again!!

The NACD scheduled this conference during October of 2005. The NACD schedules these things a year in advance.

I am sure no one is intentionally stepping on toes here.

I hope to see you at some of the NACD functions over the 3 days they are scheduled.

[Rob_M]

The NACD conference was changed after DEMA was announced in early 2006 to be on the same weekend.

I hope everyone can find the time to stop by the Cave Excursions/Dive Rite customer appreciation party. There will be incredible deals on Dive Rite gear.

Additionally, there will be learning sessions on rebreather and sidemount gear, equipment repair, and sidemount dives in the Suwanee River (river permitting).

Hope to have a very enjoyable day for all!

[jlcdvr]

any idea where the guided dives are going to be?

[Rob_M]

any idea where the guided dives are going to be?

Nothing concrete, places like hidden spring, suwannee blue and parts of the crazy horse system are being concidered.

[DeepSea]

any idea where the guided dives are going to be?

I beleive Hart Spring is one of them. I will see if a more concrete list has been created.

[DeepSea]

The NACD will be working with guides at are attending the NACD seminar. A list of available guided dives for the NACD seminar will be available closer to the seminar date.

[DeepSea]

I thought everyone might like to know that Mike Poucher (http://www.cavesurvey.com) and Brian Kakuk (http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com/WETdivers/WET/Kakuk/kakuk.html) have also been added to the list of presenters.

[DeepSea]

Here is the schedule for Saturday

October 28th, 2006
Conference Registration
Debra Green/Suzan Woodall
07:00 – 09:00 AM

Exhibits Open 08:00 AM

President’s Welcome
Jeff Bauer
09:00 – 09:10 AM

Cambrian Foundation
Michael & Sandra Poucher
09:10 – 09:25 AM

Indian Springs Project
Jason Ottinger
09:25 – 09:40 AM

Andrea Doria
Evie Dudas
09:40 – 10:20 AM

BREAK
Exhibits Open
10:20 – 10:35 AM

Labna Ha Expedition
Jason Brauhn/Richard Hicks
10:35 – 11:00 AM

NASA Recovery Missions
Larry Collins
11:00 – 11:35 AM

Cave Diving in Japan
Akio Kitazawa
11:35 – 11:40 AM

Cave Diving in the Bahamas
Brian Kakuk
11:40 – 12:00 PM

Lunch Break
Conference Center/Local Area
12:00 – 1:00 PM

General Membership Meeting

State of the NACD
Jeff Bauer
01:00 – 01:10 PM

“Reflections of Judy Bauer”
Lloyd Bailey
01:10 – 01:20 PM

Financial Report
Jim Wyatt
01:20 – 01:25 PM

Training Update
Larry Green
01:25 – 01:35 PM

Conservation Update
Jason Ottinger
01:35 – 01:40 PM

Nominations for Directors
Jeff Bauer
01:40 – 01:50 PM

Awards
Jeff Bauer/Debra Green
01:50 – 02:10 PM

Titanic
John Chatterton/Ritchie Kohler
02:10 – 03:00 PM

BREAK
Exhibits Open
Conference Center
03:00 – 03:15 PM
Shadow Divers book signing during the break

Thailand Cave Project
Cedric Verdier/Mike Gadd
03:15 – 03:45 PM

Cave Exploration in Florida
Brett Hemphill
03:45 – 04:30 PM

DRAWINGS - RAFFLES/PRIZES
Board of Directors
04:30 – 05:00 PM

Exhibits Close and Break Down of Displays 04:30 PM

Seminar Wrap Up
Jeff Bauer
04:45 – 05:00 PM

NACD Instructor Meeting
Larry Green
05:15 – 05:45 PM
Upstairs Classroom

Member Appreciation Gathering – Lloyd Bailey’s Scuba
Hosted By NACD BOD 6:00 – 8:00 -- Hors d’ouvres and refreshments

[Kenny P.]

It was a great get together. The speakers and presenters were top notch. Many good manufacturers to talk to. It was my first time at the event and I will put it on calendar for next year for sure. The fellowship and eats were great too!
Kenny P.

FYI

Larry Green's pictures (lots of them) of the seminar are now on the NACD's web page:

http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/38seminar_pictures.htm

[Kenny P.]

FYI

Larry Green's pictures (lots of them) of the seminar are now on the NACD's web page:

http://www.safecavediving.com/seminar/2006/38seminar_pictures.htm

TJ,
Thanks man. Will check it out before my nap. Dang nightshift!
Thanks Again,
Kenny P.