NACD 38th Annual World Seminar & Conference

[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 or the PDF form and fax/mail your registration in. Also, here is a link to the flyer.

The seminar is being held at the Holiday Inn West 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)and Ritchie Kohler (Bio)- followed by a book signing.
• Andrea Doria by Evie Dudas ( Bio) 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) & 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

 

[PerroneFord]

Yea I'll be there. Will we be able to lock our exhibits up this year so we can go to the semiars?

 

[DeepSea]

Yea I'll be there. Will we be able to lock our exhibits up this year so we can go to the semiars?

Unforunately, the exhibit space is not in an area that provides that. However, there will be 3 NACD personnel rotating through the space to patrol it will the seminars are in session.

 

[PerroneFord]

Thanks. I guess we'll rotate staff again. Worked ok last year.

 

[caveted99]

Too bad NACD put their workshop as the same day as the Cave Excusions/Dive Rite Customer appreciation day. Where else can you get free food,free gas,excellent diving,and door prizes-all for free. Had a lot of fun last year.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

The NACD seminar was scheduled for these dates in October 2005.

 

[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

 

[PerroneFord]

Well, looks like I have other commitments. Will anyone be taping it this year? I'd at least like to hear the presentations.

 

[akioMtFuji]

I find my name on conference.........

 

[GDI]

Akio It was a pleasure to meet you