Join the NACD at its 44th Annual World Seminar

[NACD]

Hey all, sorry for the delays but here is some info on the NACD 44th Annual World Seminar weekend. As in the past, we will have our annual social on Friday, November 2 at Ginnie Springs. This event is open to all who register for the seminar and to all NACD members. Come and join us from 6PM to 10PM for refreshments, music, camaraderie, and supper on the grill. The social has been a success in the past, and this year will be no different.

On Saturday, November 3, the seminar will again be held at the Lake City American Legion located at 2602 SW Main Blvd. Come at 8AM for some coffee, to talk with vendors, and to socialize. Speakers will begin around 9AM and include the following:

Annette Long – Water Conservation,
Brian Kakuk – Bahamian Caves,
Hal Watts – a 50 Year Retrospective,
Kelly Jessop – the North Florida Springs Alliance,
Larry Green – Tips and Techniques, and
Bill Lester – Recompression Chambers.

As an organization, the NACD focuses on Safety, Education, Conservation, Service, and Exploration. You will find some of each of these attributes to this year’s seminar. Also, we will have our annual members meeting on Saturday during the seminar.

On Sunday, we will wrap up the weekend with the 6th Annual Rebreather Workshop.

We are grateful to our sponsors and vendors which include Dive Rite, Hollis, Oxycheq, Green Force, Shearwater Research, Blue Steel Cylinders, Ginnie Springs, and the North Florida Springs Alliance. Thank you and we appreciate your continued support! You help make the seminar a success.

To register, please go www.safecavediving.com. If you have any questions, pm or email me at the address below. Finally, if anyone wants to help during the weekend, let me know. As a volunteer organization, your help is always appreciated. See you in a month.

Sandy Robinson
pr@safecavediving.com

[Kelly Jessop]

We are grateful to our sponsors and vendors ....North Florida Springs Alliance.

Clarification to those who have inquired. We are greatful to the NACD for extending us an invitation to this event,as well as the CDS,REACT and other organizations that do the same. One of the missions of the NFSA is outreach,and as such we are a nonprofit participant of these events. We are unable to be a sponsor because our funding supports the parks,and we are not a vendor. As always we look forward to seeing our members at these events,and hearing from the community regarding what we can do to make the park experience more enjoyable. Thank you

[Sludge]

Maybe he should have said, "our sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors."

[Walter Pickel]

Maybe he should have said, "our sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors."

That wasn't the intent though.

[Sludge]

That wasn't the intent though.

Really? What was the intent?

[sandy]

No malicious intent. I incorrectly assumed that the NFSA was a vendor which was not correct. I had told Kelly that I would correct it with an updated post but did not get to it before his post.

[Kelly Jessop]

No malicious intent. I incorrectly assumed that the NFSA was a vendor which was not correct. I had told Kelly that I would correct it with an updated post but did not get to it before his post.

No problem Sandy-thanks

[NACD]

Hi all, the seminar is less than two weeks away and there is still time to register. Go to www.safecavediving.com for more information.

Everything still kicks off on Friday night, November 2 at Ginnie Springs with the members social. If you are a member or if you are registered for the seminar, join us at the Ginnie pavilion for burgers and dogs on the grill with all the trimmings. There will also be a band for your enjoyment. Admission will be free but you must pay to dive.

Saturday, the seminar will be held at the American Legion in Lake City located at 2602 SW Main Blvd. Topics include:
1. the past 44 years,
2. the state of hyperbaric chambers,
3. water conservation,
4. photogaphy tips and techniques,
5. Wakulla Awards,
6. drysuit care,
7. vendor presentations,
8. the general membership meeting,
9. and more

Join us at 8AM for coffee. The seminar will start at 9AM. The seminar as well as the social is a chance to expand your knowledge, mingle with other members and friends, enjoy some good food, and maybe make a dive. We look forward to seeing you there.

Safe diving,
Sandy Robinson
pr@safecavediving.com

[hunabku]

I only want to attend the membership meeting. What time is it being held? Is there an agenda for the meeting?

[sandy]

Checking on it for you - hope to have an answer tomorrow and can let you know in the evening.