Well, if ya'll haven't figured out by now I like to keep busy. Part of my keeping busy seems to be being the the point guy for civic or charity projects. I'm also a stickler for information, the more people have the better, and if your like me, finding out something 2 weeks before its going to happen can be a real PITA!!! So here goes, the latest scoop on things.
REEF ID - already has its own thread, no worries there. I can't say I'm surprised by the interest as we have an incredible group of people on this board!
OceanWatch - Aside from the weight update for the pier, approx 3309#, I was informed that we helped make this years clean up the MOST successful ever with trash totaling over 8300# this year by 900 volunteers! Everyone who participated on Pompano Beach pier will be recieving an award of recognition for their efforts. If you did not fill out the paperwork for the clean up (for whatever reason) and you were there, please contact me so I can have your name added. We have something to be proud of considering we hauled in 1/3 of the total weight from one location alone!
Shark Research Institute - OK.. I know this is more or less my own little project I'm spear heading, but I'm keeping everyone else up on it to. At current, the boat is safe at Novafury's house. Like I said, its a little rough looking, but serviceable. The good news is Thomas with SRI contacted me yesterday and informed me that we have a MOTOR for the boat now. To me, this is great news!! So I guess its my turn to uphold my end of things and do a fund raiser or two for getting some minor fiberglass repair done, buffed and cleaned up on deck, and outfitting the boat with the basics such as life jackets, radios, anchor and line, GPS or loran, depthfinder, etc., so that this little research boat can get onto the water and be put to use! If your interested in helping with this project or donating, please contact me via PM or email! This is a group that has volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in learning about sharks and shark behavior.
If you know of an upcoming coastal clean up or other water function for divers in your area, please contact me, I'd like to calendar all these projects (especially if they are annual) around the state on the ConchDivers website.
REEF ID - already has its own thread, no worries there. I can't say I'm surprised by the interest as we have an incredible group of people on this board!
OceanWatch - Aside from the weight update for the pier, approx 3309#, I was informed that we helped make this years clean up the MOST successful ever with trash totaling over 8300# this year by 900 volunteers! Everyone who participated on Pompano Beach pier will be recieving an award of recognition for their efforts. If you did not fill out the paperwork for the clean up (for whatever reason) and you were there, please contact me so I can have your name added. We have something to be proud of considering we hauled in 1/3 of the total weight from one location alone!
Shark Research Institute - OK.. I know this is more or less my own little project I'm spear heading, but I'm keeping everyone else up on it to. At current, the boat is safe at Novafury's house. Like I said, its a little rough looking, but serviceable. The good news is Thomas with SRI contacted me yesterday and informed me that we have a MOTOR for the boat now. To me, this is great news!! So I guess its my turn to uphold my end of things and do a fund raiser or two for getting some minor fiberglass repair done, buffed and cleaned up on deck, and outfitting the boat with the basics such as life jackets, radios, anchor and line, GPS or loran, depthfinder, etc., so that this little research boat can get onto the water and be put to use! If your interested in helping with this project or donating, please contact me via PM or email! This is a group that has volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in learning about sharks and shark behavior.
If you know of an upcoming coastal clean up or other water function for divers in your area, please contact me, I'd like to calendar all these projects (especially if they are annual) around the state on the ConchDivers website.
