Boeing Seahorses Swap Meet - Saturday, April 9

[MXGratefulDiver]

I received the attached message last night. For those of you who haven't been to the annual swap meet, it's a great place to go pick up some bargains, meet some fellow divers, and help out a good cause.

I plan to rent a table this year to deplete my box of "stuff-I-don't-use-anymore". If anyone's interested in sharing the table, drop me a PM.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

This year’s event is being run as a fundraiser for the Edmonds Underwater Park

Sea Horse Dive Club Swap Meet

The annual Scuba swap meet will be held on Saturday, April 9th, from 9:00 AM to noon in Kent, WA. Proceeds from this year’s swap meet will be donated to the Edmonds Underwater Park. The Underwater Park is the crown jewel of Puget Sound diving and it’s operating budget is based solely on donations. Bruce Higgins and his loyal band of Edmonds Park volunteers have built an incredible 27 acre underwater park on a tiny budget. Come join us at the Swap meet, buy, sell or trade, enter a few raffles, and help support the park.
This is an event for any and all parties to buy or sell scuba gear. Several area shops look forward to this annual event to sell their rental gear, new and used gear, and slow moving merchandise. These shops also get great exposure to a group of customers who have probably never been to their shops. The advertising of dive store classes, trips, clubs and events is encouraged. The main focus of the swap meet in the past was for the divers to “clean out the garage” of older dive gear and upgrade to new equipment, but the meet has since transformed into an event for any divers interested in diving. The Boeing Sea Horse Scuba Club and I invite you to participate in this year’s event in April. Last years attendance exceeded our expectations as the crowds of people swamped our facility, and we expect even more this year!
Admittance is free for buyers. The entire event is indoors so rain doesn’t affect it. A nominal table/space fee is charged for all sellers. The fee structure is as follows: $10.00 for a 1/2 table (about 2’x3. 5'), $15.00 for a full table (2’x 7’) and $40.00 for a booth (3 tables arranged in a “U” shape or other pattern). The fee structure is slightly higher on the day of the swap meet. The Sea Horse Club will set-up and break-down the tables and chairs. Vendors can begin setting up at 8:00 AM, the doors open to the public at 9:00 AM.
This year each dive club or 501C3 which pre-registers will receive a free table.

We will also be holding several drawings for door prizes and raffles during the swap meet and would very much welcome any donations from shops, travel agencies, resorts or scuba equipment manufacturers. We will acknowledge the prize provider and the prizes during the swap meet. The proceeds from any raffles will also go to the Edmonds Underwater Park. For those interested in providing prizes, please contact me.
A free brochure/information table is always available to distribute dive related information. This is also an excellent opportunity to put on a demonstration, or give a talk on any scuba related topic. If you are interested, please contact me so that a time & room can be arranged.
Maps, table reservation forms, driving directions, and additional information are available at our website: http://seahorsediveclub.com/
Event location – Boeing Activity Center, 22649 83rd Ave South, Kent, WA 98032 Contact JD Rowe 425-294-2658, swapmeet@seahorsediveclub.com , President. Boeing Employees SCUBA Club

 

[JDR]

I put this on the calendar, but it's likely easier to find the info here: Sea Horse Dive Club Swap Meet.
This year's event is a fundraiser for the Edmonds Underwater park.

The annual Scuba swap meet will be held on Saturday, April 9th, from 9:00 AM to noon in Kent, WA. Proceeds from this year’s swap meet will be donated to the Edmonds Underwater Park. The Underwater Park is the crown jewel of Puget Sound diving and it’s operating budget is based solely on donations. Bruce Higgins and his loyal band of Edmonds Park volunteers have built an incredible 27 acre underwater park on a tiny budget. Come join us at the Swap meet, buy, sell or trade, enter a few raffles, and help support the park. This is an event for any and all parties to buy or sell scuba gear. Several area shops look forward to this annual event to sell their rental gear, new and used gear, and slow moving merchandise. These shops also get great exposure to a group of customers who have probably never been to their shops. The advertising of dive store classes, trips, clubs and events is encouraged. The main focus of the swap meet in the past was for the divers to “clean out the garage” of older dive gear and upgrade to new equipment, but the meet has since transformed into an event for any divers interested in diving. The Boeing Sea Horse Scuba Club and I invite you to participate in this year’s event in April. Last years attendance exceeded our expectations as the crowds of people swamped our facility, and we expect even more this year!
Admittance is free for buyers. The entire event is indoors so rain doesn’t affect it. A nominal table/space fee is charged for all sellers. The fee structure is as follows: $10.00 for a 1/2 table (about 2’x3. 5'), $15.00 for a full table (2’x 7’) and $40.00 for a booth (3 tables arranged in a “U” shape or other pattern). The fee structure is slightly higher on the day of the swap meet. The Sea Horse Club will set-up and break-down the tables and chairs. Vendors can begin setting up at 8:00 AM, the doors open to the public at 9:00 AM.
This year each dive club or 501C3 which pre-registers will receive a free table.

We will also be holding several drawings for door prizes and raffles during the swap meet and would very much welcome any donations from shops, travel agencies, resorts or scuba equipment manufacturers. We will acknowledge the prize provider and the prizes during the swap meet. The proceeds from any raffles will also go to the Edmonds Underwater Park. For those interested in providing prizes, please contact me.
A free brochure/information table is always available to distribute dive related information. This is also an excellent opportunity to put on a demonstration, or give a talk on any scuba related topic. If you are interested, please contact me so that a time & room can be arranged.
Maps, table reservation forms, driving directions, and additional information are available at our website: http://seahorsediveclub.com/
Event location – Boeing Activity Center, 22649 83rd Ave South, Kent, WA 98032
Contact JD Rowe 425-294-2658, swapmeet@seahorsediveclub.com , President. Boeing Employees SCUBA Club

 

[JDR]

Rick Stratton, publisher of NWDivenews, has donated an Aeris Mask and Subscriptions to NW dive News to be raffled off at the Swap Meet. All funds raised during this event will be donated to the Edmonds Underwater Park.

 

[JDR]

Swap Meet Update, Saturday April 9th, Kent, WA

Raffle items include:
An Aeris Mask from NWDivenews
Subscriptions from NWDivenews
A weighted dive vest from Custom Dive Tech
A dive charter from Lu Jac Charters
Dive Apparel from Washington Scuba Alliance - T-shirts, Sweat shirts

Admission is free! Low cost tables are available for sellers.
All funds raised will be donated to the Edmonds Underwater Park!
Tables are still available! Sign up now. For more information see http://seahorsediveclub.com/

 

[JDR]

Swap Meet Update, Saturday April 9th, Kent, WA

Raffle items include:
An Aeris Mask from NWDivenews
Subscriptions from NWDivenews
A weighted dive vest from Custom Dive Tech
A dive charter from Lu Jac Charters
Dive Apparel from Washington Scuba Alliance - T-shirts, Sweat shirts

Admission is free! Low cost tables are available for sellers.
All funds raised will be donated to the Edmonds Underwater Park!
Tables are still available! Sign up now. For more information see http://seahorsediveclub.com/

Come join us - it'll be a great time.