News
DEMA introduces 2021 Board of Directors
The results of DEMA’s 2021-2023 Board of Directors Election are in! Members of DEMA’s 2021 Board of Directors include the following individuals:
- A1-Manufacturing – Jenna Meistrell, Body Glove*
- A2-Diver Certification and Training Agencies – Tom Leaird, SEI Scuba, Jeff Mondle, PADI Americas*
- A3-Dive Publishing, Media, Consulting and Non-Retail Service Providers – William Cline, Cline Group Advertising, Dan Orr, Dan Orr Consulting*
- A4-Retailers – Bill Cole, Sea Experience, Patrick Hammer, Dive Right In Scuba, Inc.*
- A5-Travel & Resorts – Bradley Barnett, Clearly Cayman Dive Resorts*, Steve Weaver, Dream Weaver Travel
*Elected in 2021
In accordance with the DEMA Bylaws, Directors serve three-year terms. Additional information on DEMA’s Board of Directors and Bylaws is available on DEMA.org. The election was conducted by CPA firm, Gray, Proctor & McMannis, based in Newport Beach, CA. All A-category DEMA Members who had joined or renewed their DEMA Membership for 2021 by 1/18/21 were eligible to vote in this election. The final vote count is available for DEMA Members who are logged into the Members-Only Dashboard of www.dema.org.
Congratulations to all of DEMA’s Directors! In the coming weeks, the Board will meet to conduct officer elections, form committees and select individuals to chair them.
Contact us at toll free (800) 862-DIVE (3483), (858) 616-6408 or info@dema.org if you have any questions or are interested in serving on one of the DEMA Board committees.
Additional Committee information can be found online here.
Source: www.divenewswire.com
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
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Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
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