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As an addition to the Be A Diver Pool exhibiting at Our World Underwater, held February 14-16, 2014 in Chicago, IL, DEMA hosted a Deep Ambitions Aquatic Career Fair on February 14. Over 70 7th grade students from Timothy Christian Middle School participated in the Career Fair and had the opportunity to learn more about the marine environment, diving and how it they can get involved.
Dive Industry influencers were on hand, including Annie Crawley of Dive Into Your Imagination and artist Rogest, helping the students open their eyes to the underwater world and the possibilities it brings. DEMA extends a heartfelt thanks to Jonathan Lavan and Janna Nicholas from REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation; Bill Thompson, representing ECARA (Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association) and Deanna LaSusa-Hotchner with Discover the Depths for their support in educating and inspiring these students during their visit.
In addition to learning from these influencers about our oceans and diving, the 7th graders were given the chance to try diving in the Be A Diver Pool right on the Our World Underwater Show floor. Pool Tour Coordinator Big Wave Dave Reidenbach and fellow certified scuba diving instructor staff from local dive stores were on-site to provide assistance. Students even had the opportunity to have their photo taken underwater to share with their family and friends on social media and when they get home.
Children of all ages thrive on activity and new experiences, commented Tom Ingram, Executive Director of DEMA. Inspiring todays youth to become involved in diving is vital to the future of the Industry, its business and the marine environment. The goal of DEMAs Deep Ambitions Career Fair is to foster involvement in diving and diving-related careers from the younger generation.
DEMA extends thanks to all the volunteers for their time and support in making the day a success. For more information about DEMAs Deep Ambitions Aquatic Career Fair and how you can host one in your area visit DEMA www.dema.org or contact DEMA at info@dema.org.
DEMA, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the recreational scuba diving and snorkeling industry. With more than 1,400 members, this non-profit, global organization promotes scuba diving through consumer awareness programs and media campaigns such as the national Be a Diver campaign; diver retention initiatives such as DiveCaching; and an annual trade-only event for businesses in the scuba diving, action watersports and adventure/dive-travel industries, DEMA Show. DEMA Show 2014 will take place November 19-22, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. For more information on DEMA and affiliated programs contact (800) 862-DIVE (3483) or (858) 616-6408 or visit www.dema.org. Stay updated by following DEMAOrg on Facebook and Twitter.
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Dive Industry influencers were on hand, including Annie Crawley of Dive Into Your Imagination and artist Rogest, helping the students open their eyes to the underwater world and the possibilities it brings. DEMA extends a heartfelt thanks to Jonathan Lavan and Janna Nicholas from REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation; Bill Thompson, representing ECARA (Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association) and Deanna LaSusa-Hotchner with Discover the Depths for their support in educating and inspiring these students during their visit.
In addition to learning from these influencers about our oceans and diving, the 7th graders were given the chance to try diving in the Be A Diver Pool right on the Our World Underwater Show floor. Pool Tour Coordinator Big Wave Dave Reidenbach and fellow certified scuba diving instructor staff from local dive stores were on-site to provide assistance. Students even had the opportunity to have their photo taken underwater to share with their family and friends on social media and when they get home.
Children of all ages thrive on activity and new experiences, commented Tom Ingram, Executive Director of DEMA. Inspiring todays youth to become involved in diving is vital to the future of the Industry, its business and the marine environment. The goal of DEMAs Deep Ambitions Career Fair is to foster involvement in diving and diving-related careers from the younger generation.
DEMA extends thanks to all the volunteers for their time and support in making the day a success. For more information about DEMAs Deep Ambitions Aquatic Career Fair and how you can host one in your area visit DEMA www.dema.org or contact DEMA at info@dema.org.
DEMA, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the recreational scuba diving and snorkeling industry. With more than 1,400 members, this non-profit, global organization promotes scuba diving through consumer awareness programs and media campaigns such as the national Be a Diver campaign; diver retention initiatives such as DiveCaching; and an annual trade-only event for businesses in the scuba diving, action watersports and adventure/dive-travel industries, DEMA Show. DEMA Show 2014 will take place November 19-22, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. For more information on DEMA and affiliated programs contact (800) 862-DIVE (3483) or (858) 616-6408 or visit www.dema.org. Stay updated by following DEMAOrg on Facebook and Twitter.
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