For Officers and all Krewe Members:
There will be a Board of Directors/ Club Council meeting this Spring. The dates and times will be posted here. Ample notice will be given for anyone who would like to attend
Guadelupe River Cleanup is March 28.
We need the Krewe to rally for this event. The Krewe will make no monitary donations for this one, but we could lend a hand. Should be a great time... swimmin' wi' da wet suit.
The 1st "Houston Dive Show" was attended by the Krewe Officers on January 26 &27.
The show was a lot like DEMA or other familiar events. Not quite as big, however. The first year of anything s always a trouble.
But, all in all the show was great. Especialy the selection of Seminars.
Our favorite by far was the Andrea Doria Seminar, hosted by the actual guy that found the BELL!!!
Dinner and fun continued Saturday nite at the "Aquarium" indowntown Houston.
Check out the new Pics!!
At the end there are a bunch of Dinoisaur Valley State Park.
Happy New Year to all! 2008 is in with a bang!
The Krewe is already discussing plans for the 2008 dive season, the first of which is a trip to Houston for the Houston Dive show (1st annual!!). Then the San Marcos and Guadalupe clean-ups, to be followed by the Annual Officers/Members trip to Cozumel!!
I am trying to keep all members up-to date concerning these events (by e-mail). Our By-Laws officers will have something to do this Spring as the By-Laws should be signed in at the Cozumel Meeting.
So far, it looks like there will be a t least 8 to 10 in attendance at Cozumel this year.
This is a great year for first timers on this annual Diving Blowout!
We already have eyes out searching for the best deals and dates (sometime around the first of June, tenatively.
OK...
I know it's been awhile since the last update. Well, it's bee a busy year!
The Krewe rightiously took #1 in "Most Shaoes/Sunglasses" catagory award at the Comal Cleanup!!!
This is...well... history as we the Krewe know it!!
As the first year to win "Shoes" at this cleanup!
The Badger took #2 in "Most Unique Catagory"!!!
Check this out at - http://www.trashfest.net
A big thank you to the mewest members who toiled endlessly to make the rivers of Central Texas safe again>>>!
Also to the
The Krewe will be gathering at 7:30 AM at the Comal County Fairgrounds for registration (Comal Cleanup) on Saturday, October 6, 2007. Bring C-Card, Sunblock, Gear, Towells, Extra Clothes and BEER.
We will have 3 trucks, scow and some extra gear/air.
Tenatively, we are expecting 15 peeps in attendance.
The Badger is the lobbying officer for our sponsor...BudLight. HEH!
Some Krewe is staying Saturday nite in NB.
*** Two more potential members from Central Texas plan to join the Krewe for Comal Cleanup.
Robert & Angela O. from Evant, Texas.
WELCOME & THANKS!!!
We have a new member this week!!!-
Lisa P.
The Krewe welcomes her and looks forward to meeting in New Braunfels
Comal River Meeting
We Should have a great turnout this year...As many as 15 divers!!!
WE are official sponsors of the event and as such have our Club Name in the literature that will be distributed at the event. Our "LOGO LINK" is on the " www.trashfest.net "sponsors page (silver).
This site has a hotlnk for the "TGCC" of which the Krewe is also a member. As soon as the TGCC gets "online voting" we will be upgraded to "Voting Members".
Lake Travis Meeting
Everyone attending this year will need to be at Clark's house no later than 7:00AM if you do not know how to get to the entry point. We need to be on location by 8:00 AM. Don can provide a description of the area we will be attacking. Remember to bring dry stuff for the reception afterward.
We will be reviewing possible logo's and also going over the ShoeKrewe Constitution and future by-laws
OFFICERS FOR THE SHOEkREWE CONSTTUTION STARTUP:
President: Don, Badger, Perryman
Exec. VP / Gen Manager/Treasurer: P., Coz, Boruff
VP / Organization: Andy Linseisen
VP / Travel/Council Rep.: Clark, T.A., Patterson
Webmaster: Mark, Pegasus, Bell
By-Laws Rep: Dave , Shark, Mandt
Secretary: Stephanie ...
The Krewe now has 24 active members. This membership drive will include free membership until 2008.
Comal River
Got some cool pics to come from the Comal River. Just got back and am trying to get some pictures uploaded this week.
Found some spots for possible shoes!!! We got screwed on " area" last year.
Lake Travis Cleanup
The 13th annual Lake Travis cleanup is slated for September 9, 2007.
The "Krewe will be attending and doing our part to keep the under-neather region clean and tidy. Please Let Badger or Coz know if we can depend on your attendance.
6 KREWE RETURN FROM COZUMEL & SUCCESSFUL TRIP
Capt. Don, Coz, Clark,Andy, Mike & mickey had a fabulous tim at the "Allegro for 4 days. The diving was great, including a new dive... Tortugas. By the way, you could also call this Dive "Tarponas". At least 800 tarpon in schools!!! And yes, there are many pictures and clips to load onto the website. A majority official officer vote has given the Capt. a new "Allias"! Capt. Don "Badger" Perryman. There have been issues with this subject before.
No one was arrested, bent, broken, drowned, cut, or for that matter, insulted. Next year is 10th annual and will be at least 6 days. More to come!!!
ShoeKrewe is "Bronze" contributor to 2007 Trashfest.
The Krewe has made a generouse contribution to the efforts of the 2007 Trashfest being held October, 2007. Our Logo and a link to our website will be posted on the Trashfest website!! Also our name will be in the literature provided to all at the event. The logo is a prototype and will probably be changed.
TRASHFEST ON OCTOBER 6th
The Krewe will be attending the Comal River cleanup on October 6, 2007! We will pre-register as a group and recieve some "special" attention, as is our due!! Captain will be in touch with Bud Light to try and arrange our own Krewe refreshments. We need a large turnout here... so put it on your calendar!!
Last year there was an award for Shoes & Sunglasses... I expect a winner for this catagory, this year.
Meeting time and place will be posted after the Cozumel trip.
NEWS FLASH!!!
Mark Bell has been located!!!
On June 18, 2007, Coz recieved a call from the long-lost Mark Bell. He is doing well after suffering some medical problems and has re-entered the active Krewe Ranks. His duties have been lightened accordingly for the time being but a full recovery is imminant!!! The Krewe will elect a Master-at-Arms (Interim) at the Cozumel administrative meeting on June 29'th and are taking nomonations.
NEW KREWE VICE-PRESIDENT
Rescently appointed Vice -President to the heralded Krewe was Andy Leisensen. His steadfastness in all aspects of "Krewe Responsibilities" has far exceeded the existing Krewe Administration. Therefore Mr. Leisensen has been promoted to the ranks of the very people that make these weighty decisions.
CONGRATULATIONS... ANDY "Holiday"!!!
When commenting on Andy's rescent promotion, Captain Don stated that events had been unfolding for some time now.
Executive Vice- President , Coz, was informed of the decision.. later.. but subsequently agreed and called another round.
COZUMEL, JUNE 29, 2007....
A minimum of 6 Krewe Members will be traveling to Cozumel on June 29, 2007 for the , late this year, but nonetheless annual cozumel Dive and Fish Extravaganza. Once again "TA" Patterson got us all outrageously cheap deals.
Absolute "go's" fer the trip: Coz and Capt; "TA" Patterson and VP Andy; and of course Mike & Mike.
Mexico is gettin' kinda nasty right now, bes to stay low-key.
Update--6/20/07. I have checked with the Consulates office and there are no Danger/Terrorist advisories for the Carribean Region.
You may now register your trip with the Consulates office for safety/emergencies.
NEW SPONSOR
The Krewe, spearheaded by Capt. Don's efforts have obtained a lofty sponsor: BUD LIGHT !!!... I must say that this is all we could dream for when we were , like, 20 -something. It is a comfort in old age, though, to know that some of the goals in life have indeed been mastered.
We now have a link on our website that takes you direcly to the BUD LIGHT website, which, if I may say so.."KICKS ASS!!!"
DUI DRYSUIT DEMO- LAKE TRAVIS
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Capt. Don, Coz and Andy made their second round of "Drysuit Demo" diving on April 21, 2007! All wore the new "30-30" tropical design this time. A top notch selection if I do say so.
Visibility was 20' in some places, 5 feet in others.
Party got to 3rd thermocline at about 65'.
Part of the Krewe is Keeping up with this..."Adrea Doria"!
Lunch was a tasty soy-burger and a frozen dog....mmmm
Went to the Oasis later...
Conspicuously missing....Cl..k.
Pics were made...
DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK-BLUE HOLE
The Blue Hole at Dinosaur Valley Park is a truely top notch swimming hole!! Pictures to come soon!!
Approximately 20 feety deep at the center with a solid limestone and/or beack-like sand.
Good vis would be around 15 to 20 feet.
Rough access.
