Officers
President
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Kris Dufour I am going into my 10th year of diving. Basic certification in 2001 and Advanced in 2002, and Nitrox in 2004. I have around 400-500 dives under my belt. I have been a member of the club since its restart back in 2001. This is the first time that I will be President of the club but I have been Secretary 4 times in the past. My goal for this year is to keep this year fun for the members and hopefully bring in a few new members. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and club members in 2011. |
Vice-President
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Kevin Brook I am new to diving, Certified in July of 2009. I grew up near the ocean, and have been trying to get back there for the past 25 years. Diving has given me the opportunity to finally get back. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better. |
Treasurer
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Janet Abraham I was NAUI certified in 1969. My Dad dove with the Somerville Frogmen in the 60's, and my sister and I spent many Sundays playing on the rocks at Lanes Cove in Gloucester. It was only natural that I became a diver when I was old enough. Sadly I never actually got to dive with him, but I'm married to a diver, see secretary's bio, and we still use one of my Dad's tanks! Lanes Cove is my favorite NE dive location. In 2000 diving became an Abraham family affair when our two children became PADI certified and joined Bob and me for their first Caribbean dive trip. Since then I have logged over 300 dives in both warm and cold water ~ I definitely prefer warm. Two years ago I was talked into a drysuit by club members, that has made NE diving a bit better. Being a member of the Club has made diving a social event for us like it was for my Dad. Not only is it more fun, but we learn from each other as well as from interesting guest speakers. We've met many new dive friends and have had a great time on trips and at meetings. Two of the highlights have been the club trips to Canada for wreck dive. Very exciting! |
Secretary
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Bob Abraham I was hooked on the idea of being a Scuba Diver early on. Maybe it was Mike Nelson or Jacques Cousteau or even the Space Race but the idea of being weightless and exploring a hostile environment was intriguing. Jan’s Dad, Bill Ward, encouraged me to get involved in the sport. I got certified in 1979 and have been diving ever since. I still get a thrill when I leave the surface, draw that first breath, and start a dive. For the next hour or so I know I’m going to be totally focused on the dive and my buddy. Whether scrounging for lobsters, navigating a compass course in a current or figuring out where the ends of my arms are in the soup, it is still challenging, and fun, and I guess that’s why I’m still doing it. Joining and participating in a Dive Club is a great way to connect with like minded people and an important part of staying an active and safe Diver. You are only as good as your next dive. Make it a good one! |
Activities
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Joe Avoil I have been certified for open water in the summer of 2007 and advanced certfication in 2009. I have a lot of skills yet to learn to become a good diver and am looking forward to it . My interest is to do more wreck diving (exterior) and to become a mostly warm water wimpy diver (at least most of the time). I enjoy club trips and diving with club members and promoting diving activities. I look forward to an exciting dive season ahead. Safe diving to all. |
Membership Coordinator
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Marcelle Champagne
I love and enjoy outdoor sports. I fully appreciate what nature has given us! There is no end to learning , and new experiences! |
