I can’t say that the weather has been conducive to diving lately. It’s been windy and it’s been cold. It’s not a good sign when the mid winter water temperature is significantly warmer than the air temperature. As always, better days are coming. Before we know it we will be back into spring weather.

Our January wacky gift exchange was lots of fun as it always is. I think most people were happy with the gifts they received. I know that I was. Thanks to John and Donna for officiating.

Even though we haven’t been doing too much diving, there are lots of fun activities on the calendar. It’s normal for the diving to decrease at this time of year so your Eboard has come up with some great events, some old favorites and some new stuff. Check out the calendar.

Please, if you haven’t already paid your dues please do so either at the meeting or through the mail or email and PayPal. We need proof of dive insurance and the renewal forms filled out also. Unlike everything else, our dues have not gone up in price. This club membership is still a bargain.

Hoping to see many of you at the meeting or at some of the other club events. Our meeting venue is changing with the February meeting. We will now meet at the Broward County Firefighters Benevolent Association. It is located at 309 SW 26th Street, Fort Lauderdale. It is right around the corner from the VFW, our former meeting place. They have a bar but no food but you are allowed to bring food in. Hopefully, this location is more convenient than the Elks Club.

Live long and lobster,
Jeff Raffa