Alberta Underwater eNews
ALBERTA UNDERWATER COUNCIL eNEWS
Divescapes Update #2
October 21, 2009

Greetings!

"DIVESCAPES '09" -  Everything Underwater!" - Western Canada's biggest Scuba Exhibition and Conference  - together with you can be the best show ever and continue to bring products, innovations and people together, under one roof, for the safe promotion of underwater sports, scuba and dive travel industries. 
 
With many exciting speakers for you to enjoy, plus exciting prizes - courtesy of our exhibitors & sponsors for you to win - from dive gear to diving packages from coast to coast and even to tropical Bonaire.

Divescapes '09 will strive to promote safe & environmentally responsible diving and provide all participants with the opportunity to partner with other industry organizations, tourism, travel, clubs, service groups, etc.,  to develop a network of resources for the enjoyment of underwater sports & diving. 
 
Divescapes offer you the chance to pursue your sport to the max thru this market-focused dive and travel show. Plus the convenience of on-line registration for events (get your tickets for the upcoming DIVESCAPES Conference) on our new website - which has many other member friendly tools that will be added over the upcoming winter!

Happy Diving and hope to see you there!
 
Cathie McCuaig
Executive Director 
Alberta Underwater Council
Divescapes 2009 - Oct 23/24th, 2009
Dive into Adventure
DivescapesRegister for Divescapes 2009 Conference & Exhibition.
Get your GOLD, SILVER or Dinner & Film Show Passes.  DEADLINE FOR ANY TICKETS THAT INCLUDE DINNER: Midnight, Wednesday, Oct 21st.   
Or just come for the Seminars on Saturday (9am-4pm): $15 (pre-register on-line preferred or at the door)
Or please join in at Keynote Speaker's Saturday Nite: FILM SHOW (8:30pm - 10:30pm): @$35 (pre-register preferred or at the door).

Note: Silver and Gold Pass holders only qualify for exciting prizes donated by our Dive Industry supporters!

See more about Divescapes and purchase your tickets at www.albertaunderwatercouncil.ca

Divescapes Trade Show admission is always free!

Location: Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 2828 - 23 St, NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8T4
Divescapes 2009 Friday Schedule
Friday, Oct 23rd: Trade Show Opens: 6:00 PM (free admission to trade show) in the Sapphire Room
Speaker Seminar:jtmc

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM: John McCuaig: Diving the WW2 Shipwrecks of Bell Island Newfoundland, in Conference Room: Emerald A


jtmc8:05 PM - 8:50 PM:
Jill Heinerth - Divescapes Keynote Speaker: Challenging the Unknown, in Conference Rm: Emerald A



9:00  PM - 10:30 PM - VIP RECEPTION - for our Divescapes Guests, Exhibitors, Silver and Gold Pass Holders only in Emerald B.  The VIP Reception includes great food and is hosted by the AUC (cash bar available).  A great value for your Gold or Silver Pass purchase!
Divescapes 2009: Saturday Schedule
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Saturday: Free Admission to Trade Show: Hrs: 9AM - 5PM, Sapphire Rm

Seminars in Emerald A:
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Barb Roy - Diving with Belugas in Churchill
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM: Howie Robins - ARSBC's Artificial Reef Building
11:10 AM - 12 Noon: Jeff Gallant: Greenland Shark Study
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Andy Lamb - The Ecology of a Kelp Forest
2:05 PM - 2:50 PM: Ray Agterbos - Tropical Diving Adventures
3:10 PM - 4 PM: Mandy-Rae Cruickshank/Kirk Krack - Dolphin Cove
Trade Show Closes at 5 PM
Guests, Exhibitors, Silver/Gold Passes, Dinner & Film Show Passes in Emerald B    6:00 PM - 7 PM: Cocktails: w/Cash Bar
7 PM - 8:30 PM: Dinner with exciting Draw Prizes, plus presentation by our Photo Contest Winner: Brian Smith
Additional Film Show Pass Holders in Emerald B:
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM - FILM SHOW Presentation by Keynote Speaker: Jill Heinerth
Divescapes 2009: Sunday, Oct 25th, PSI Course only
jtmcPSI Tank Visual Inspection Course: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM,
in Sapphire Rm 2, Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre,
2828 - 23 Street, NE, Calgary, AB
For pre-registered participants only: $225 + GST

Few spots for this course are still open, Phone Cathie at the AUC Office: 1-888-307-8566, or 780-427-9125 or Cell: 780-916-2179 t
About the Alberta Underwater Council
The Alberta Underwater Council (AUC) is the representative body for scuba diving, snorkeling, free diving, underwater hockey and other underwater activities in Alberta. Membership benefits include a welcome package, print and e-newsletters, the world class "Diver Magazine" at a reduced subscriber rate, sport accident insurance and discounts at sanctioned AUC events.
 
The AUC represents and advocates for underwater sports at all levels of government and encourages safe and responsible diving. The AUC is active in issues affecting diver's right to dive, marine ecology, safety, legislation, conservation and public safety awareness and education. The AUC assists member clubs to host events, clinics, tournaments and more...
 
We welcome you to the company of underwater enthusiasts from across the province. Joining a dive or underwater sports club offers you many opportunities to have fun above and under water with people who share your enthusiasm. If you're not yet a member, join today. If you are a member, please forward this newsletter to a friend who shares your interests in underwater activities. Members who invite other people to join can offer first year memberships for free. See our first year membership member's invitation.
In This Issue
Divescapes Conference & Exhibition
Photo/Video Contest
New Website to Launch at Divescapes
Request for Assistance
Featured Article
Quick Links
 
Photo/Video Contest
Contest
Attention videographers and photographers!
 
Congratulations!  Winner of this Photo/Video Contest is: Brian Smith, Okotoks, AB

Brian won Gold Pass to Divescapes, $250 Gift Certificate from the AB DIve Store of his choice and the honor of presenting his entry at Divescapes, during the Saturday evening Program.

Thank you for your entries! 
All submissions will be showcased during Divescapes at the AUC booth.
New Website to Launch at Divescapes 2009
New website

At long last  - development of AUC's new website is now well underway. On October 24, as part of the Divescapes 2009 Conference, it will be presented to AUC members and guests. The new website will enable members to easily and quickly submit their own news, dive reports, tips & tricks and stories for the quarterly print newsletter and the monthly AUC eNEWS. Check it out at: www.albertaunderwatercouncil.ca
 
We welcome you to critique and provide valuable feedback about the new website.


Thank you in advance for your input and consideration.
Request for Your Assistance
annapolis
The ARSBC needs your support! 
 
The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia is looking for your support for the HMCS Annapolis artificial reef sinking.
 Please take the time and fill out this letter of support and forward it to:

ARSBC c/o
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3

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DIVESCAPES 2009 - Silver Passes, Film Show & Seminar Only Tickets will still be available in advance (preferred) or at the door! 
Trade show admission is always free!
Trade Show Times: Friday: 6pm-9pm, Sat: 9am-5pm
Register here for Divescapes 2009.
Gold Passes and Dinner & Film Show Tickets deadline: Wednesday, Oct 21 at 6 pm