The Board meeting was at Ron’s and Lois on June 27th at 7:30pm.  Attending were Donna Sabol, Ron Peterson, Dan Turdovsky, Paul Mock, Lois Keegan, Donna & Kim Reese.  We discussed the Sheetz fund raiser, treasure dive prizes.

The General Meeting was called to order at Penn Gables, Ebensburg, PA  on July 12, 2007 at 7:30 pm, by President John Augustine with the traditional conch blow.

Treasurers Report for the month of June: Income $2090.60;  Expenses $193.44;  Checkbook balance $3949.42;  Trip Accruals $1100;  Available Checkbook $2849.42.

Membership Report: Currently 63. No new members.  (We do have two wishing to apply after they have been certified).
Old Business

MTO coupons for fundraiser are now available from Shari Mullen.  A $4 contribution buys you a Sheetz MTO item and drink.  Please support the club by purchasing and selling as many coupons as possible.

Passport reminder:  Passports are now required to travel to Canada or the Bahamas.  It now takes about 12 weeks to get a new passport.

New Business

Yearly dues are due July 1st.    If you haven’t already paid your dues, please support the club and continue your membership.

Officer nominations are:
 President:  Donna (Bender) Reese
 Vice-President: Jim/Lori Kerr
 Secretary: Bert Sharbaugh
 Treasurer: Ron Peterson

Because there was only one candidate per office, no ballots were cast;  a unanimous “aye” was given as the single vote.

This does leave two board vacancies of Bert Sharbaugh and Jim/Lori Kerr.  Possible considerations for presidential appointment of temporary board members: Mike Miller, Lois Keegan, Donna Sabol, Bob Hand.  John Augustine will make an appointment for the temporary board positions.

Treasure Dive Weekend
 
Saturday, July 21st is open diving all day.  Some are setting up camping.  The two 12 x 12 tents will be provided by Mike Miller.  These can be assembled any time on Saturday.  Saturday evening is a picnic/party at the south end.  All are invited for the diving and the party.

Sunday, July 22nd is the Treasure Dive.  The board meeting will be at 10am at the quarry.  Treasure Dive registration begins at noon.

Conch blowing contest will be at 12:45.  Rules:  any natural conch can be used;  one hole can be cut in it;  no attachments can be added;  $1 per conch blow (contestants can have multiple blows);  the money goes to the winner, which is determined by applause.

No one can dive the quarry before 1pm.  The Treasure Dive begins at 1pm  Only registered divers can dive from 1pm to 4pm.  All “prize weights” must be turned in by 4pm.  Anyone can dive the quarry after 4pm.

The format is slightly different this year.  Prizes will be announced at 4pm.  Prizes:
 Scubapro first and second stage regulator
 80cu ft Aluminum Tank
 $150 gift certificate from Mike’s Scuba
 Manta Reel
 Season air pass from Mike’s Scuba  (two)
 Scubapro mask from Mike’s Scuba (two)
All that register for the treasure dive also get a tee-shirt.

Trip Reports

Joy and John reported on a Florida dive trip
Morehead City was given a glowing report by Lois Keegan, along with a man-overboard adventure.
Joe Gordon reported his last local dive.
Greg Lilly reported on his Bermuda trip.

 
More Morehead.  Jim Smith has announce that more spaces are available in Morehead City on August 24, 25, and 26.  Contact Jim at 932-4299 for more information.

Key Largo.  Joy and John Augustine are arranging a Florida dive trip;  destination Key Largo, specifically Amy Slates Amoray.  Tentative dates are January 27.28.29 2008.  Diving will be about $40 a two tank dive and rooms about $25 per person per day.  Contact Joy for more information at ritla@hotmail.com

Bob Hand won the door prize of a OMS tee shirt.

The day book was $330 and would have been won by Jean Mullen if she were present.

Next Board Meeting – Sunday July 22 at 10am at the quarry.

Next General Meeting – Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 7:30pm at Penn Gables.