Derby Time for the Bluegrass Dive Club

Posted on May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by BGDC Webmaster

2023 Edition – Club Derby Party

All current dues paid BGDC members and their guest are invited to come to the Bluegrass Dive Club Derby Party. You can pay your dues online now!

Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 3:00PM to 7:00PM EDT
at the home of
Sherry McCann
3557 Gloucester Dr.
Lexington, KY

What to bring: Yourself & Spouse/Date/Significant Other/etc. . .
The McCann’s heated swimming pool will reportedly be open. Bring your swimming attire if you’re feeling froggy!

Dish of choice to serve approximately 10 people
Money to place a derby pool wager
A snack, finger food, munchies, desert, etc. (something to compliment the smoked BBQ pulled pork)
BYOB (OR 6-PACK) if you want liquor

Club will provide:
Smoked BBQ pulled pork
Chips & Condiments
Soft drinks

Cost: No Charge

Club Social Event

George Fleischmann, Jr., longtime member has passed away

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by BGDC Webmaster

Many of our club members have fond memories of George Fleischmann as a diver, friend, and fierce advocate for the Bluegrass Dive Club. George was instrumental in the creation of the strong infrastructure, financial stability and recordkeeping that have allowed our club to thrive for 50 plus years.

His obituary can be found here: https://clarklegacycenter.com/tribute/details/318252/George-Fleischmann-Jr/obituary.html#tribute-start

5/9/2023 Club Meeting (In Person) – Program: Video about AKR. The destination for our upcoming trip to Roatan, Honduras

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by BGDC Webmaster

Club Meeting Details

Join us for an in person club meeting and program. Meeting is Tuesday, 5/9/2023. 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.

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Update on Roatan – Anthony’s Key Resort dive trip

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by BGDC Webmaster

As of 5/1/2023 we have 8 divers signed up for the Roatan – Anthony’s Key Resort dive trip scheduled 8/26 – 9/2/2023. There are still plenty of bungalows available at the time of this writing.

Available as of 5/1/2023:

12 Key Superior bungalows
9 Key Deluxe bungalows

If you want to know more about Anthony’s Key Resort our program at the May 9th club meeting will be all about what Anthony’s Key Resort. AKR has updated their restaurant and lobby offerings since the last time I have visited, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Details of this trip and Registration link are on the trip page here: Anthony’s Key Resort, Roatan, Honduras club dive trip – 8/26 to 9/2/2023 | Bluegrass Dive Club

Anthony’s Key Resort, Roatan, Honduras club dive trip – 8/26 to 9/2/2023

Posted on March 27, 2023May 2, 2023 by BGDC Webmaster

The Bluegrass Dive Club has a dive trip and is returning to Anthony’s Key Resort on the island of Roatan, Honduras. The club last visited this resort and Roatan in September of 2015. There have been several club members and friends of the late Doug Geddes who made trips to Roatan since 2015 to visit Doug and Susan in their retirement home and enjoy their hospitality and let them share their diver’s paradise. The club plans to dive on the Doug Geddes memorial dive site, Doug’s Dream during this trip. New at AKR since 2015, AKR Ankor Seafood Grill on the waterfront.

Trip Registration is OPEN.

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3/14/2023 Club Meeting (In Person) – Program: Video for upcoming trip to Roatan, Honduras

Posted on March 11, 2023May 3, 2023 by BGDC Webmaster

Club Meeting Details

Join us for an in person club meeting and program. Meeting is Tuesday, 3/14/2023. 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.
– Full food and beverage service is available.
– Come early and have supper.

Program: Video for upcoming trip to Roatan, Honduras
Our program will be a video for an upcoming dive trip to Roatan, Honduras. In planning this trip we want to include a dive on the Roatan memorial dive site Doug’s Dream in memory of Doug Geddes, a founding member of the Bluegrass Dive Club who passed away in Roatan on October 2, 2020. Come to the meeting and register your interest for a fall 2023 trip to Roatan.

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