Lahaina Divers Newsletter
November/December 2004

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HO HO HO… Christmas?.... It’s not even Thanksgiving yet!
The holidays are fast approaching. For some great gift giving ideas, check out Lahaina Divers Online Shopping for these Dive Gift Ideas:

Lana’i Dive Site T-shirt
Maui Dive Site Map
Molokini Crater or Lana’i Cathedrals Frame-able Poster
Dive Log Book
Lahaina Divers Logo Beach Towel
Lahaina Divers Logo Dive Mask Strap
Gift Certificate
for a Dive Charter(s)
Gift Certificate for that Class your Dive Buddy has always wanted to take on Maui

…all things divers would love to find under the Christmas tree.

Bring back the memories OR Inspire someone to Visit and DIVE on Maui.
Need more suggestions? Give us a call at 1-800-998-3483.

 
 
 
 
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   • Sept/Oct 2004
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   • March/April 2004
   • Feb/March 2004
   • Past Issues 2003
 
 

Update on Lahaina Divers Retail Facility Remodel

We’ve made it through the tear down, haul out, re-configure phase, and some of you have watched the transformation with us. For your patience: THANK YOU. To date, the walls have been painted, the new lighting installed, and the display cases are in place. You wouldn’t believe how different and truly amazing it all looks!!! Now we’re putting the finishing touches on and getting everything organized. The Grand Opening, with all the bells and whistles, will be scheduled in the first quarter of 2005 (I’ll send a special notice well in advance to alert you). By the end of November I should have the before, during, and after construction slideshow on our website…so stay tuned.

     
 

Ever thought of becoming a Professional Dive Instructor?
Are you a veteran?

Well, good news… PADI has received approval from the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs for reimbursement of scuba instructor examination fees. Qualified veterans, active duty personnel and approved dependants can apply to receive reimbursement of instructor examination fees under the VA Licensing and Certification Tests program.
For more information on this program and eligibility requirements, log on to:
www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm or
www.gibill.va.gov/Education/LCweb/Get.asp

Lahaina Divers offers the Instructor Development Course three times per year. For more information and scheduled IDC classes, check out our Instructor Course Page.

Want some College Credits for your Scuba Diving Certifications?

ACE, the American College of Education representing all colleges and universities before the U.S. federal government, may help you in receiving college credit for PADI and EFR (emergency first response) courses offered through PADI Dive Centers, Resorts and at other locations qualify. Your university or college may use the ACE credit recommendations to apply the credit to your major replacing a required course; or as a general elective to possibly waive a prerequisite course. You’ll need an official transcript from PADI. To order Go to PADI Student Transcript Request Form. Transfer credit is often awarded without an additional fee. Definitely check with your college or university before applying for credit to see if credit is accepted at the institution.

HOW MUCH COLLEGE CREDIT CAN YOU EARN?
ACE has set forth the following college credit recommendations for PADI and EFR courses:

Course

Hours

Semester Credit Division*

Instructional Area

Open Water Diver

1

Lower

Recreation/Physical Education

Advanced Open Water Diver

1

Lower

Recreation/Physical Education

Assistant Instructor

1

Lower

Recreation/Physical Education

Deep Diver Specialty

1

Lower

Recreation/Physical Education

Apprentice Tec

1

Lower

Recreation/Physical Education

Divemaster

2

Lower

Recreation/Physical Education

Rescue Diver

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

Night Diver Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

Dry Suit Diver Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

Search & Recovery Diver Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

Underwater Navigator Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

Underwater Photographer Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education/Recreational study

Wreck Diver Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education/Archeology

Enriched Air Diver Specialty

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

Instructor Development

2

Upper/Lower**

Recreation/Physical Education

Course Director Training

3

Upper

Recreation/Physical Education

Tec Deep

1

Upper

Recreation/Physical Education

DSAT Tec Trimix

1

Upper

Recreation/Physical Education

Emergency First Response Instructor Training Course

1

Lower*

Recreation/Physical Education

 

 

 

 

*Lower – usually Freshrnan or Sophomore Level    Upper - usually Junior or Senior Level
** Upper Division-Courses completed between 5/94 and 9/00. Lower Division-Courses completed after 9/00.
 
     
 

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours!

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Please support our troops and keep them in your thoughts.

And as ever, Happy Diving.
Hope to see you on Maui soon…..
……better yet, underwater on Maui soon!

 
   
 

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