November 2022 edition of the Undercurrents newsletter is published.

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In this months edition:

  • Remembrances of Michael J. McCann, club member and friend, and gone too soon.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of the club either as a 2023 officer or with input on next dive destinations.
  • 2023 Club Officers Nomination Slate. 3 vacant positions and open to nominations from the floor at our November 8, 2022 club election meeting. Club Election Meeting – In-person & Zoom
  • Club Christmas Party announcement on December 17, 2022.

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Club Election meeting will be November 8, 2022. In-person & Zoom.
Enjoy this month’s newsletter.

Check out the Club upcoming calendar either at the end of the Undercurrents or online at Club Calendar | Bluegrass Dive Club.

Club Meeting Details

Join us for an in person club meeting and program.  Meeting is Tuesday, 10/11/2022.  Social time starts at 7:00PM, Business meeting and program at 7:30PM EDT.  We will also include a ZOOM meeting for those not able to be with us in person.  Meetings are open to members and non-members.

In Person Meeting location details:
Roosters (formerly the Chop House)
2640 Richmond Rd.  [there are 3 Roosters locations in Lexington, this is the former Chop House restaurant location]
Lexington, KY 40509
– We will meet in their back event room.
– There will be snacks provided at the meeting.
– Full food and beverage service is available.
– Come early and have supper.

Program: Diver Hand Signals
Our program will be presented by Bart Bertetto, Club Safety Information Officer.  A review of information that we already know is never a bad idea.  We are betting that when it comes to Diver Hand Signals, you will know some of them, have forgotten some, and will learn a few new ones.  Come prepared to share your own special or unique hand signals.

Continue reading “10/11/2022 Club Meeting (In Person) – Program: Diver Hand Signals by Bart Bertetto”

Club Meeting Details

Join us for an in person club meeting and program.  Meeting is Tuesday, 8/9/2022.  Social time starts at 7:00PM, Business meeting and program at 7:30PM EDT.  We will also include a ZOOM meeting for those not able to be with us in person.  Meetings are open to members and non-members.

In Person Meeting location details:
Roosters (formerly the Chop House)
2640 Richmond Rd.  [there are 3 Roosters locations in Lexington, this is the former Chop House restaurant location]
Lexington, KY 40509
– We will meet in their back event room.
– There will be snacks provided at the meeting.
– Full food and beverage service is available.
– Come early and have supper.

Program: History of the Bluegrass Dive Club
Our program for the meeting will be a trip down memory lane, guided by Billy Forbess, a founding club member, on the history of our Bluegrass Dive Club.  For those that know Billy, you know that time in his company and stories will be entertaining.  For those that don’t, here is your chance to be a part of an evening to remember.  Celebrating 50+ years of supporting the love of diving with the Bluegrass Dive Club.

Continue reading “8/9/2022 Club Meeting (In Person) – Program: History of the Bluegrass Dive Club shared by Billy Forbess, a founding club member; Also an update on the 11/12-19/2022 Grand Cayman dive trip”

Join us as we return to in person club meetings and program.  Meeting is Tuesday, 6/14/2022.  Social time starts at 7:00PM, Business meeting and program at 7:30PM EDT.  We will also include a ZOOM meeting for those not able to be with us in person.  Meetings are open to members and non-members.

In Person Meeting location details:
Roosters (formerly the Chop House)
2640 Richmond Rd.
Lexington, KY 40509
– We will meet in their back event room.
– There will be snacks provided at the meeting.
– Full food and beverage service is available.
– Come early and have supper.

Program: CONFIRMED
Our program for the meeting will be a presentation by Beth VanPelt, Store Manager of Diventure Dive Center, in Lexington, KY.  She will share what Diventures and our local dive center have going on.  Come feel the excitement for what is planned for the Lexington diver community.

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Join us via Zoom for our meeting and program.  Meeting is Tuesday, 4/12/2022 via ZOOM only.  Social time starts at 7:00PM, Business meeting and program at 7:30PM EDT.  Bring your own snacks and beverage.

We are hoping to have a program for our meeting on 4/12/2022 from Beth VanPelt, Store Manager of New Horizons/Diventure Dive Center, in Lexington, KY.  She will share what Diventures and our local dive center have going on.  

If our program from New Horizons/Diventure does not materialize our backup program is a professionally produced video of SCUBA Diving the Egypt Red Sea.

We are looking for suggestions for a location to host in-person club meetings in the future.  Host venue would need to be open until 9:00PM.  Beverages and some food would be a plus.  Send suggestions to Kris Harn, club Vice President via our Contact Us | Bluegrass Dive Club, or email to vicepresident@bluegrassdiveclub.com, or call her at (859) 333-6911.

Continue reading “4/12/2022 Club Meeting Program: Beth VanPelt, New Horizons/Diventure Dive Center”

We are pleased to announce that our program for our meeting on 2/8/2022 is a Report on Grand Cayman Reopening from Tom Shropshire, Off The Wall Divers, based in Grand Cayman.  Many in the club know Tom because of his Kentucky roots.  Join us via Zoom for our first meeting and program of 2022.

Details and Zoom link for the meeting can be found at: https://bluegrassdiveclub.com/event/regular-club-meeting-2022-zoom-only-2/
Social time starts at 7:00PM, Business meeting and program at 7:30PM EST.

January 2022 edition of the Undercurrents newsletter is available here.

In this months edition:

  • Group Photo from Club Belize Aggressor IV August 2021 Trip
  • Photos from BVI October 2021 sailing trip by several club members
  • 2022 Club Officers listed
  • 2022 Only Revised Dues are $10
  • February 8th meeting Location & Program: TBA
  • ILADSFT – Boat Diving Review

Index to previous Undercurrents newsletters is available here .

The regular meeting of the Bluegrass Dive Club has been rescheduled Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  Social begins at 7:00PM EDT, Business meeting & program begins at 7:30PM.  The meeting program will be the Club Belize Trip Video from August 2021.

This is a ZOOM Only meeting.  The full information for the meeting and Zoom link can be found here:
https://bluegrassdiveclub.com/event/regular-club-meeting-10-12-21-zoom-only-program-club-belize-trip-video/2021-10-12/

Your club needs a few good members to step up in service as nominees for our 2022 club officers.  Please email the club Vice President or use our web Contact Us form to let us know or nominate someone else.

September 2021 edition of the Undercurrents newsletter is available here.

In this months edition:

Index to previous Undercurrents newsletters is available here .