NACD 45th Annual World Seminar Oct 12, 2013

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Hi all, The seminar is about 5 weeks away and we want to aknowlege some more sponsors. A huge thank you to the following:

Amigos Dive Center - Everyone who visits cave country is probably familiar with Wayne Kinard and his dive shop just outside downtown Ft White, Florida. If not, you need to stop in and say hello. Get on his mailing listing so you can visit him during his four socials each year. We appreciate Wayne's donations over the years. For more information, visit www.amigosdivecenter.com

Chateau H2O and Michael Angelo Art - If you are not lucky enough to commute to cave country, you may have stayed at Chateau H2O, Michael Angelo and Zelda Gagliardi's rental place just down the road from Ginnie Springs. He is also an artist and has donated many pieces of art and his time to the various cave agencies and organizations over the years. Michael Angelo is also the Conservation Chair for the NACD and is a featured speaker at the seminar. For more information, visit www.michael-angelo-art.com

Current Problems - This organization has hosted a cleanup the past several years that has benefited the Suwannee and Sante Fe Rivers in which the NACD has participated. For more information, visit www.currentproblems.org

Dive Gear Express is an a dive shop located in Pompano Beach, Florida. In addition to getting you most any gear you need, their on-site sister company can provide any type gas fills that you require and can refer you to some ocean charters. If by chance you need to rinse some of the fresh water off your gear in South Florida, stop by and see these guys. Visit www.divegearexpress.com[/url for mo...verightinscuba.com/"]www.diverightinscuba.com

Gamble Scuba - If you dive with a dry suit and have had it repaired, chances are good that Steve Gamble did that repair for you. Over the years, Steve has also been a supporter of the NACD. Visit www.gamblescuba.com for more information.

We appreciate their support of the 45th annual NACD seminar the weekend on October 11 thru 13th. THere is still time to sign up at www.www.nacdmembers.com

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org
 
Hi all, one more day to take advantage of the free tee shirt designed by Kristi Bernot if you register for the seminar by tomorrow. Also, we have some great speakers and vendors who are volunteering their time for you. For an informative weekend, register at www.nacdmembers.com. It will be a chance to listen to Eric Hutchinson, Kristi Bernot, Doug Ebersole, Brian Kakuk, Pete Murray, Michael Angelo Gagliardi, David Dewberry,and Rob Neto. Also, we have some great door prizes (SEAC dry suit, Dive Rite gift certificate, Tilly Tec light, Hollis SMS 50 Side Mount system, Shearwater Pretel, and much more) from some fantastic vendors. But you have to attend to hear them and have a chance to win the prizes.

Remember that the weekend starts with the social and BBQ at Ginnie on Friday evening (October 11), continues with the seminar at the Paramount in Gainesville on saturday (a non UF football weeekend), and concludes with a roundtable on training at Ginnie on Sunday.

Hope to see you in four weeks.

Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org
 
I have had acouple of comments regarding lodging for the upcoming seminar so thought Ishould post something. The ParamountPlaza, where the seminar is being held, has a $75 plus tax nightly rate forseminar attendees on Friday and Saturday nights. If you wish to stay here, call the Paramountat 352-377-4000 by October 1, 2013 and mention the NACD for the seminarrate. The regular rate is $125. You may also want to check Tripadvisor, Priceline,etc. for other deals. Other hotels downthe street include Days Inn, Quality Inn, Econo Lodge, Howard Johnson’s, andthe Residence Inn.

TheParamount has a breakfast buffet for $8 and a lunch buffet for $10. Also, there are a number of other restaurants within 5 minutes of the hotel.

See you allin about 3 weeks.

SandyRobinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org
 
We have an update on Brian Kakuk's topic at the upcoming NACD seminar on October 12. His presentation will be Solo vs Team Diving Concepts. Brian will compare solo and team diving for both exploration and recreational cave diving. With Brian's experience in the Bahamian caves as a guide and an explorer, this will be a fantastic presentation. For more information on Brian, visit www.bahamasunderground.com.

To register, visit the online store at www.nacdmembers.com.

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org

 
Plans are coming together nicely on the seminar in a few weekends but we could still use a couple of volunteers. If you can help on Friday night or on Saturday morning, send me a pm. Thanks and see you in 9 days.​

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org
 

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