Wow! 2024 is nearly gone! Every year seems to go by more quickly than the previous one.

As usual we held the nominations for the E-board at the November meeting. The nominations are still open. We will take additional nominations at the December meeting. All positions are open! At this time we do not have a nominee for VP of Calendar. This is a very important position and I’m hoping that someone will step forward and accept a nomination. No experience is necessary and I’m sure John will help the new candidate.

As I think most of you know, our holiday party has been postponed until February 15 due to the unavailability of our venue. Instead we will celebrate Valentines Day on the fifteenth of February. It will be the same menu and open bar that we enjoy at the holiday party. Please mark the date on your calendar.

Even though there will not be a holiday party there will still be a Christmas tree dive on Dec 14. The tree will be sunk onto the deck of the Merci Jesus and then decorated with fish food. It makes for a great photo opportunity of the feeding frenzy. Check the calendar for more details.

Our annual holiday lights cruise will be Sunday December 15. Once again we will hold the event on the Sea Experience, docked at Bahia Mar. Please bring your beverage of choice and some finger food to share. Once again, feel free to bring guests. The boat will leave the dock promptly at 6pm. The cost for this event will be $37, the same as last year. That includes tax and gratuity. We plan to be back at the dock before 9pm. Please send a check to the club PO Box or pay by PayPal.

As the year is coming to a close, please remember to renew your membership. Don’t forget that you must fill out a renewal form and sign the waivers. You must also provide proof of insurance that will cover a dive injury. Please remember to update your information if you have moved or changed phone numbers or email addresses. You can download the renewal form from the club website.

I would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and a happy and healthy new year.

Jeff

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