Richmond Dive Club – August 2022 Membership Meeting

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Meeting held at O’Toole’s Restaurant and Pub Forest Hill Ave. Richmond and Virtually via Zoom.

Club President, Jim Dacey began the meeting at 6:58 pm.

SWAP MEET

• Jim discussed the scuba gear swap meet being held in the back meeting room of O’Toole’s beginning at 6 pm.

DIVE DESTINATIONS

• Jim asked members about any recent trips.
• Members discussed dive trips taken to the following locations:    

          Cozumel

          Carolina Beach Shark Tooth Diving

          An Open Water Certification in the Philippines

          An upcoming trip to dive in Ireland

DIVER DAYS

• Discussed the dates of RDC Diver Days for 2022.

THANKS TO OUR BOD

• Jim Dacey
• Bart Drummond
• Debi Moir
• Larry Knorr
• Warren Bowman

• Tri City Scuba
• Lake Phoenix
• Brunswick Scuba
• Fluvanna Dive Center
• The Dive Shop
• Dive Connections

UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS

• Fluvanna Dive Center will be hosting a dive trip to Dominica. Nov 12-19

TREASURER’S REPORT

• $5,904.54 currently in the bank as of 8/2/22
• Memberships

Board Members Needed For Next Year

•  Jim discussed the next for new members to step up to take on BOD roles for next year.
• The following positions will need to be filled as the incumbents will not be able to continue after this term ends.

• Existing BOD is willing to assist those who are willing to take on a role in the Club’s leadership.

5-MINUTE TIPS FROM FLUVANNA DIVE CENTER

• Larry gave a 5-minute talk on

Business meeting ended at 7:20 pm.

PRESENTATION         Diver Safety and Specialized Safety Equipment

       o   Scott Oldmixon, of Tri-City Scuba, gave a very informative presentation on items such as always learning, becoming                       AOW or Rescue Diver certified, practicing with your safety equipment, using a SMB and hand signals.

Presentation ended at 8:45 pm.