February-March, 2003

Issue 27

Inside this issue:

DIVEMASTERS Association Diver-Down Newsletter

2003 Club Cookout and Treasure Hunt at Lake Rawlings

The 2003 dive club cookout is scheduled for June 28 - 29, 2003 (Saturday & Sunday) and will be held at the Lake Rawlings Quarry.

The cookout committee needs volunteers to help in setup, cooking, and coordinating Treasure Hunt activities.
Please feel free to contact any club officer with any suggestions or requests for the cookout. 
Sign up at next month's club meeting as a cookout volunteer.

Dives of Special Interest

  • Morehead City Dive Trip to be scheduled for September.
  • Hatteras NC Dive trip  scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2003 aboard the Bayou Runner
  • Grand Bahamas                 Winter Sales April 10 2003.  $746.00  includes airfare, 4 nights                accommodations at the Royal Oasis, standard room, and a 6-dive package.
  • Nassau, Bahamas                 Memorial Day Weekend      May 22 to May 26, 2003.  $885.00 pp.  Includes airfare, accommodations at the Clarion, standard room, (upgrade to ocean view +$130 pp) and a 6-dive package.
  • Great Barrier Reef,            Australia July 25 - August 10 2003       $6995.00 pp
  • Cruise to the Bahamas aboard a 3-Masted         schooner.  May 9-11, 2003 for $780.00 pp     July 5- 11, 2003 for $1290.00 pp

The cost to each member for the cookout is $25 / day which includes the cost of admission to Lake Rawlings and a DMAV Treasure Hunt and cookout.
The cookout will include a Treasure Hunt with many activities and prizes for the winners (limit one prize per person).   Additional information will be provided as available.
Contact Lake Rawlings (804-478-9000) for camping reservations or Nottoway Motel (804-478-4421) for motel reservations.


Next month's meeting is
Thursday
April 3, 2003

2003 Christmas Party is scheduled

Our 2003 Christmas party is set for Saturday, December 6, 2003.  It is sure to be a fun time and is a great opportunity to enjoy the diving stories of the 2003 dive season. 

As always, we will have our annual photography contest, so start planning those winning pictures now. 

Make sure to read in upcoming newsletters about new photo contest rules.  We have expanded our categories and provided more photo opportunities for members.

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