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DEMA Invites the Diving Industry to “Boogie Down” at the 2016 DEMA Awards Party
The 28th annual presentation of DEMA’s prestigious Reaching Out Awards will bring the Dive Industry together in celebration on November 18, 2016. This year’s disco-themed DEMA Awards Party will take place at The Joint at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, NV. Join the DEMA team and get ready to boogie down 70’s style with all your friends, business associates and industry peers as DEMA celebrates and honors the extraordinary careers of the recipients of the 2016 DEMA Reaching Out Award and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of DEMA Show.
First presented in 1989, the Reaching Out Award honors leaders in the diving community whose significant contributions to the sport have elevated the industry on all levels. This year’s recipients, Lad Akins and Leslie Leaney will be joining an extraordinary list of distinguished past Honorees.
DEMA Awards Party attendees are encouraged to join in the festivities by dressing in their best disco-inspired party attire! This year’s DEMA Awards Party will kick off with a networking cocktail hour followed by a delectable array of food and desserts, memorable Reaching Out Awards ceremony and high energy live entertainment that will have you singing and dancing the night away.
DEMA Members can save up to $50 per individual ticket. Be sure to get your tickets as you register for DEMA Show as prices will increase after October 7th and are only available while supplies last. Further information about the 2016 DEMA Awards Party including ticket pricing and event details are available on the DEMA Show website. Those interested in purchasing a VIP reserved table for 8 can do so now. For information about sponsorship opportunities contact Colleen Vasquez at cvasquez@dema.org.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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