DEMA Show Program

Seminar Descriptions Presented by the National Association of Underwater Instructors

THE DEFINITION OF DIVING NAUI WORLDWIDE

2019 1 2019 NAUI MEMBER RECEPTION

Dear NAUI members, DEMA SHOW IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Welcome to Orlando, Florida, and DEMA 2019! DEMA is a great place to reconnect with old friends, make new acquaintances and perhaps discover WHEN: something new. Be sure to stop by the NAUI booth to meet NAUI staffers Thursday, November 14, 2019 and friends and discover what is new with your association. 6:00 - 9:00 PM

NAUI’s commitment to training and professional development is evident WHERE: at this year’s show. NAUI is offering numerous seminars and training opportunities for NAUI members throughout the DEMA Show! Pirates Dinner Adventure 6400 Carrier Drive Orlando, FL 32819

“Teaching NAUI First Aid” is a full-day professional development workshop focused on the skills and knowledge CONTACT: needed when teaching the NAUI First Aid programs powered by DAN, and other workshops like “Teaching NAUI Shannon McCoy Public Safety Diving,” “NAUI Dive Tables Update,” and “NAUI Technical Diver Update” will review changes to NAUI leadership training and give members an opportunity to share ideas for training new NAUI members. [email protected] Don’t miss out on other special presentations on unique topics like the How to Be Successful in Scuba round table, Marketing Yourself as a NAUI Divemaster, Techniques on Underwater Photography, Meet Your NAUI REGISTRATION: Representatives, and more. This year you’ll also discover a whole new way of doing NAUI business with Space is limited. Register Today! seminars designed for the busy dive professional.

We are also excited to showcase tutorials for NAUI CORE, the online suite of NAUI tools for members and divers. NAUI members are invited to join us for a one-hour hands-on tour of the NAUI member services website. NAUI CORE (Certifications, Online training programs, leadership Resources and Educational material) is your gateway Join us for an evening of camaraderie with fellow NAUI members, colleagues and friends. All NAUI IS THE DEFINITION OF DIVING NAUI to the most current information. Learn about updates and enhancements made to the tools and resources that manage your membership history, communicate with your students, and continue your diving education in this current members and a guest are invited to this members-only event. There is no cost to attend, but secure and convenient hub offering the latest in NAUI knowledge and news. registration is required. Registered guests may stop by the NAUI Booth (#1642) for more information regarding Thursday’s event. The value of NAUI membership is great. Unlike other training agencies that are controlled by private business owners and outside shareholders, NAUI is a true membership association, governed by a board of directors All attendees must be at least 18 years old and register in advance. A cash bar will be available elected from the membership. Members and prospective members are encouraged to visit us in Booth 1642 to all evening. Enjoy dinner and entertainment surrounded by acrobatics and music aboard an 18th- learn more about the value of membership. century ship replica. Speaking of membership, don’t forget the 2019 NAUI Awards and Annual General Membership meeting, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Hopefully we will see you there and at the NAUI evening Party attire is casual for this adults-only event. Membership Reception to follow at the Pirates Dinner Adventure. Let’s celebrate our successes in 2019 and look forward to 2020 with optimism. Finally, please note that space for this event is limited. If your plans change or you will be unable to attend, please let us know immediately so we may cancel your reservation and allow other NAUI NAUI is the Definition of Diving! members to register.

Thank you for making plans to join us in a truly memorable celebration of NAUI membership. We look NAUI WORLDWIDE forward to seeing you! Rick Lorimor Executive Director VISIT LINK TO REGISTER: NAUI.ORG/EVENTS/DEMA-SHOW-2019

NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI THE DEFINITION OF DIVING 2 3 SEMINAR SCHEDULE 1:00 — 1:45 PM 2:00 — 2:45 PM 2:00 — 2:45 PM 3:00 — 3:45 PM How To Be Successful in Increase Your Income with Continuing Navigating NAUI CORE Breath-Hold Tips and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM: IT/CD/CDT Requalification Workshop Room: W206A Scuba - Roundtable Education Beth Postell Techniques NAUI Worldwide David Ochs Room: W206B Dan Semrad Room: W206B Room: W206A Room: W206A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 10:00 — 10:45 AM 10:00 — 10:45 AM 11:00 — 11:45 AM 11:00 — 11:45 AM 3:00 — 3:45 PM 4:00 — 4:45 PM 4:00 — 4:45 PM Teaching NAUI Dive Planning The Business of Training NAUI Instructors NAUI Dive Tables Update NAUI Green Diver Initiative The Business of Training Teaching NAUI Dive Planning The Business of Diving Terrence Tysall Thomas Hemphill Kris Shannon Maria Lewis NAUI Instructors Terrence Tysall Dr. Joe Kilgore Room: W206A Room: W206B Room: W206A Room: W206B Thomas Hemphill Room: W206A Room: W206B Room: W206B 12:00 — 12:45 PM 12:00 — 12:45 PM 1:00 — 1:45 PM 1:00 — 1:45 PM Teaching Public Safety Diving The Business of Diving NAUI Technical Diver Update Building a Robust Travel Program Michael Sieverman Dr. Joe Kilgore Terrence Tysall Cheryl Patterson SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Room: W206A Room: W206B Room: W206A Room: W206B 8:00 — 8:45 AM 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM 9:00 — 9:45 AM Coffee with the NAUI Board First Aid Instructor Workshop (Day 1) First Aid Instructor Trainer Workshop (Day 1) NAUI Member Update 2:00 — 2:45 PM 2:00 — 2:45 PM 3:00 — 3:45 PM 3:00 — 3:45 PM NAUI Board of Directors NAUI Worldwide NAUI Worldwide NAUI Worldwide Your Educational Program: Techniques for U/W Photography Marketing Yourself as a NAUI Understanding Diving Room: W206A Room: W206B Room: W206B Room: W206A Business or Social Club? Marty Snyderman Divemaster Risk Management Jack Snively Room: W206B Terrence Tysall William Ziefle 10:00 — 10:45 AM 11:00 — 11:45 AM 12:00 — 12:45 PM 1:00 — 1:45 PM Room: W206A Room: W206A Room: W206B Navigating NAUI Mobile NAUI dive Tables Update Building a Robust Travel Program NAUI Green Diver Quintin de Boer Kris Shannon Cheryl Patterson Initiative 4:00 — 4:45 PM Room: W206A Room: W206A Room: W206A Maria Lewis Increase Your Income with Continuing Education Room: W206A David Ochs Room: W206B SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 8:00 — 5:00 PM 8:00 — 5:00 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 First Aid Instructor Workshop (Day 2) First Aid Instructor Trainer Workshop (Day 2) NAUI Worldwide NAUI Worldwide 8:00 — 8:45 AM 9:00 — 9:45 AM 9:00 — 9:45 AM 10:00 — 10:45 AM Room: W206B Room: W206B Coffee with the NAUI Board NAUI Member Update NAUI Member Update (in Spanish) The Scuba Gym: Therapy

SEMINAR SCHEDULE NAUI Board of Directors NAUI Worldwide NAUI Worldwide with Special Needs Room: W206A Room: W206A Room: W206B David Lawrence Room: W206A PSI-PCI TRAINING AT DEMA 10:00 — 10:45 AM 11:00 — 11:45 AM 11:00 — 11:45 AM 12:00 — 12:45 PM Breath-Hold Tips and Techniques How to be Successful in Scuba - Roundtable Techniques for Underwater Photography Navigating NAUI CORE SPECIAL NAUI MEMBER DISCOUNT Dan Semrad NAUI Worldwide Marty Snyderman Beth Postell Room: W206B Room: W206A Room: W206B Room: W206A PSI-PCI will hold a Visual Cylinder Inspector (VCI) course on Saturday, November 16 from 8 12:00 — 12:45 PM 2:00 — 2:45 PM 2:45 — 4:45 PM 6:00 — 9:00 PM AM to 5 PM at the Orange County Convention Center. Teaching Rescue Diver from NAUI Awards Ceremony NAUI Annual General NAUI Evening Reception Advanced to Leadership NAUI Worldwide Membership Meeting NAUI Worldwide: All Members The course, normally $295, is offered to all NAUI members at a discounted price of $275. Butch Hendrick & Andrea Zaferes Room: W206A & W206B NAUI Worldwide Location: Pirates Dinner Room: W206B Room: W206A & W206B Adventure, 6400 Carrier Dr To view the schedule for PSI-PCI training at DEMA, visit psicylinders.com/regional-training. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 To register, scroll to the bottom for the Saturday, November 16 schedule and select the “NAUI Member” sign-up link. 8:00 — 8:45 AM 10:00 — 10:45 AM 10:00 — 10:45 AM 11:00 — 11:45 AM Meet Your NAUI Representatives Understanding Diving Risk Management Teaching Public Safety Diving NAUI Technical Diver NAUI WORLDWIDE Update William Ziefle Michael Sieverman Terrence Tysall For assistance contact PSI-PCI at +1 425-398-4300 or [email protected]. NAUI Worldwide Room: W206A Room: W206B Room: W206A Room: W206A

11:00 — 11:45 AM 12:00 — 12:45 PM 12:00 — 12:45 PM 1:00 — 1:45 PM Your Educational Program Marketing Yourself as a The Scuba Gym: Therapy with Special Needs Navigating NAUI Mobile Business or Social Club? NAUI Divemaster David Lawrence Quintin de Boer Jack Snively Terrence Tysall Room: W206B Room: W206A PSI Inc. (Professional Scuba Inspectors), also now known as PCI Inc. (Professional Cylinder Inspectors, Inc.) or together as PSI-PCI, NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI Room: W206B Room: W206A was formed in 1982. PSI-PCI is in its 30th year, serving the diving (scuba), firefighting (SCBA), hydro re-testing and other industries 4 involved with high-pressure cylinders. PSI-PCI is the only training agency whose training is endorsed, recommended, utilized and 5 referred to by the cylinder manufacturers, and recognized by USDOT and Compressed Gas Association. SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206A Teaching Public Safety Diving • Presented by Michael Sieverman, NAUI 53926 Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Room: W206A Public Safety Divers are often called upon to perform tasks in less than ideal conditions, such as zero-visibility, overhead Instructor Trainer/Course Director/Course Director Trainer Requalification Workshop environments and other difficult situations. Due to the increased risks and potential for liability associated with Public Cost: $195 Pre-registration; $225 Onsite registration Safety Diving (PSD), the need to address potential shortcomings and monitor who can teach PSD has become much In accordance with NAUI Standards and approved by the NAUI Board of Directors, NAUI Instructor Trainers, Course more prevalent. Instructors must meet strict criteria, be experienced and have current operational knowledge in the Directors and Course Director Trainers are required to complete periodic training to maintain current status as a NAUI- complex, demanding role as a Public Safety Diver. This seminar will provide in-depth information on updates to standards designated Instructor. This workshop reviews recent revisions to NAUI standards and important updates regarding NAUI associated with the NAUI Public Safety Diver Course and the strict criteria that instructors must uphold for this demanding leadership and instructor training courses. The workshop includes eLearning and classroom. Designated instructors role. Leaders interested in either receiving or updating a NAUI PSD Instructor Certification will want to attend this highly who successfully complete this workshop will be requalified at their current designation through December 31, 2022. informative seminar. This session is open to all. This workshop is also open to all NAUI members who plan to conduct or staff NAUI leadership and instructor programs, or those seeking their own professional development. Workshop fees include all required materials. Participants earn 12 Professional Development Units (PDU). Proof of NAUI membership and workshop prerequisites are required for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206B attendance. The Business of Diving • Presented by Dr. Joe E. Kilgore, NAUI 8740 Harvard Business School data shows that 70 percent of small businesses will fail within 10 years. “The Business of Diving” seminar provides insightful tips and planning for business owners to beat those statistics. In this presentation, Dr. Kilgore shares both the business of diving and the issues of diving business among retail owners and dive professionals. This WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 informative piece will discuss areas in which NAUI can better assist business owners achieve success in a competitive market. Attendees will walk away with the tools and techniques that may be immediately applied to their everyday diving Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206A businesses. This session is open to all. Teaching NAUI Dive Planning • Terrence Tysall, NAUI 16627 Join NAUI Director of Training, Terrence Tysall, as he guides instructors through the operation and utilization of the recently developed NAUI Dive Planning system. This seminar will provide thorough guidance and instruction on the processes Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. • Room: W206A involved in implementing this Dive Planning system in all certification courses, from entry-level to technical-level programs. NAUI Technical Diver Update • Presented by Terrence Tysall, NAUI 16627 Learn how this innovative tool can be used to both plan better dives for you and your students as well as decrease This informational session will discuss and clarify the new NAUI Technical Diver standards as well as discuss changes potential liability exposure for you and you staff. This session is open to all. to existing standards. Leaders of the NAUI Technical Training Operations department will further define the processes involved for NAUI Technical Instructor and Technical Examiner requalification. Be sure to attend this exclusive NAUI Technical Diver Update to also gain important information about the current process to become a Technical Instructor SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206B Examiner. This session is open to all. The Business of Training NAUI Instructors • Presented by Thomas E. Hemphill, NAUI 2491 The vitality of NAUI is dependent on Course Directors (CDs) and Instructor Trainers (ITs) and their production of NAUI Instructor members. Those who have become qualified as NAUI CDs or ITs have devoted a lot of time, effort and money Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. • Room: W206B to achieve this prestigious level in the diving industry. This workshop provides individuals with incentives, techniques Building a Robust Travel Program • Presented by Cheryl Patterson, NAUI Travel Group and helpful information to help get their money back. This seminar will include information on regional networking, the Whether you are completely new to selling travel or seeking to grow your existing program, discover how you can candidate recruiting program, support of NAUI Services Group, Inc., how to overcome obstacles, CD and IT productivity capitalize on the services and expertise available to you as part of the NAUI Travel Group. Gather tips and tricks from goals, and it will include a Q&A section. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. highly experienced and accredited travel professionals and change how you arrange your travel both personally and professionally. This session will provide the opportunity to trade ideas through discussions and share tried-and-tested methods with seasoned industry peers. Learn how you can use this powerful travel resource to its fullest potential in order Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206A to achieve your own business goals, tap into new revenue and set your business apart as a truly one-stop shop while NAUI Dive Tables Update • Presented by Kris Shannon, NAUI 55256 offering a full range of comprehensive services for your dive groups and even the most discerning independently traveling Join Kris Shannon, of the NAUI Training Department, as he guides dive leaders through the operation and utilization of the clients. This session is open to all. recently modified NAUI Dive Tables. This seminar will provide thorough guidance and explanations on the updates and revisions applied to the Nitrox 32 and 36 and Air dive tables. Learn the methods used for revision and how these tools can be used to plan better, longer, and safer dives for you and your students. This session is open to all. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. • Room: W206A

Your Educational Program - Business or Social Club? • Presented by Jack Snively, NAUI 7044 NAUI WORLDWIDE We have all heard the old adage, “Do what you love for a living and you will never work a day in your life.” Many of us Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206B are in the business of diving because we love the sport and want to share it with others. This sounds great, but it’s not NAUI Green Diver Initiative • Presented by Maria Lewis necessarily a very good recipe for success. NAUI’s Director of Business Development, Jack Snively, has spent over 30 The NAUI Green Diver Initiative (GDI) mission is to promote conservation through education, partnerships and activities years in the dive industry as an instructor, facility owner, manufacturer’s representative and sales manager; he has seen focused on environmental stewardship. GDI’s vision is a world with clean, healthy and sustainable aquatic environments. it all, from all aspects. In this presentation, he will share with attendees what works and what doesn’t. Proof of NAUI This seminar will cover how the Green Diver Initiative has evolved to grow to benefit more communities on a global and membership is required for attendance. local scale and how divers and dive clubs can utilize GDI to become environmental stewards. This session is open to all. NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI

6 7 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. • Room: W206B THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Techniques for Underwater Photography • Presented by Marty Snyderman, NAUI 57714 In this seminar, NAUI Photography Professional, Marty Snyderman, will provide insights and share the reasoning behind Thursday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. • Room: W206A a variety of techniques that will help attendees improve their own underwater photography. While a more traditional Coffee with the NAUI Board • Presented by NAUI Board of Directors approach to underwater photography suggests that we distinguish between our images according to whether they were Join your NAUI Board of Directors for an informal and casual fellowship opportunity. Mix, mingle and converse about the made with a macro or wide-angle lens, Marty suggests that considering the exposure scenario you find yourself in at any future of your Association in an open and interactive setting. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. given instant is a more useful approach. As underwater photographers, we are highly likely to find ourselves in one of four exposure-related scenarios any time we make an underwater photograph. Learn what these scenarios are, how to recognize which scenario applies to you at any given instant, and the factors you need to consider to properly expose your Thursday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. • Room: W206A photographs. Marty will also offer some insights in terms of strobe positioning, lighting techniques, working with marine life NAUI Member Update • Presented by NAUI Worldwide and composing compelling images. Audience participation is encouraged. This session is open to all. Be sure to attend this exclusive NAUI Member Update as we share important information about the organization. Catch up on the latest developments of NAUI and keep up-to-date with recent changes and additions to standards and other association news happening this year. This informational session is free to NAUI members and does not require Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. • Room: W206A registration. It will include topics of interest, plus an open question and answer period. Proof of NAUI membership is Marketing Yourself as a NAUI Divemaster • Presented by Terrence Tysall, NAUI 16627 required for attendance. Join NAUI Director of Training, Terrence Tysall, as he discusses one of the industry’s most powerful rating: The NAUI Divemaster. Learn about the many ways an entry-level dive leader can augment their income using the recently expanded NAUI standards for Divemaster. Learn how to utilize this industry-leading membership level and prepare your skills for real- Thursday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. • Room: W206B world teaching experiences during the NAUI Instructor Course. This session is open to all. NAUI Member Update (in Spanish) • Presented by NAUI Worldwide Be sure to attend this exclusive NAUI Member Update as we share important information about the organization. Catch up on the latest developments of NAUI and keep up-to-date with recent changes and additions to standards and Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. • Room: W206B other association news happening this year. This informational session is free to NAUI members and does not require Understanding Diving Risk Management • Presented by William M. Ziefle, J.D., MBA registration. It will include topics of interest, plus an open question and answer period. Proof of NAUI membership is As leaders and dive store owners, it’s important that you understand how to best manage the risks associated with required for attendance. your daily activities. Accidents occur despite our best intentions, and many accidents involve certified divers rather than students. We can most effectively manage risk while training and leading others, but we must also strive to have a continuing influence on divers’ behavior after they have left our care. If divers fully understand the risks inherent in diving Thursday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206A and the limits of their training, then they are less likely to blame others for their actions or misfortune. Fully informed divers The Scuba Gym: Therapy and Safety with Special Needs Divers • Presented by David Lawrence, NAUI 52541 SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS can better assume the responsibilities involved in diving and make it easier for you to manage both your risk and theirs. Through a series of well-planned and supervised sessions, individuals with special needs can enjoy the thrill of SCUBA This session is open to all. therapy and challenges. The Scuba Gym is designed to provide trust, excitement, confidence building, and a real sense of accomplishment for those with conditions such as autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hypotonia, paraplegics, quadriplegics, and more. The Scuba Gym is a complete underwater program that uses specifically modified Wednesday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. • Room: W206B training techniques and proven processes that eliminate the physical limitations found on land. The Scuba Gym was Increase Your Income with Continuing Education • Presented by David Ochs, NAUI 15918 developed by veteran dive instructor David Lawrence, who brings over 10 years of experience and has special needs Continuing education is the single greatest revenue generating opportunity in the dive industry. In fact, continuing locations across the United States and in Australia. Witness the success in this video https://vimeo.com/179126921 and education is fundamental to business success. Diving is in a long-term decline; retailers and professionals are struggling; attend the seminar to learn more about this unique program. This session is open to all. sales are low; customer retention is poor; and profits are virtually non-existent. What most industry professionals fail to recognize is the incredible revenue source they possess to immediately and dramatically increase sales, profits and customer satisfaction – continuing education. This lack of recognition is evidenced by the industry-wide, shockingly Thursday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206B low levels of continuing education certifications and diver retention statistics. Continuing education is the fast-track to Breath-Hold Tips and Techniques • Presented by Dan Semrad, NAUI #56283 increasing sales, customer retention and profits. This presentation will open your eyes to the reality of significant revenue The popularity of breath-hold (FREE) diving is growing each year. The reasons are as diversified as the people who increases already within your grasp by effectively promoting continuing education. Come witness the data to confirm your undergo the training. Some people choose to set personal depth records or world depth records, engage in spearfishing need to sell continuing education and learn about the remarkable increases it will make to your bottom line, as well as, or observe fish, freedive for fun, or to earn a living. Regardless of the reasons, there are risks for the untrained and review proven methods for developing and selling your continuing education programs. If you want to revitalize and grow uneducated. This session explores some of the tips and techniques taught in a more comprehensive NAUI Freediving

your business, continuing education is the way to do it. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. course and provides a glimpse into human possibilities with proper training. This session is open to all. NAUI WORLDWIDE

Thursday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206A How to be Successful in Scuba – Roundtable • Presented by NAUI Worldwide What does it take to run a successful scuba business? NAUI Worldwide puts together a round table discussion of business owners doing just that. We’ll have some tips on how to maximize your ad dollars, compete in the market place, target customers and how to find inexpensive pool space. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI

8 9 Thursday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206B FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Techniques for Underwater Photography • Presented by Marty Snyderman, NAUI 57714 In this seminar, NAUI Photography Professional, Marty Snyderman, will provide insights and share the reasoning behind Friday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. • Room: W206A a variety of techniques that will help attendees improve their own underwater photography. While a more traditional Meet Your NAUI Representatives • NAUI Worldwide approach to underwater photography suggests that we distinguish between our images according to whether they were Join your NAUI representatives for an informal and casual opportunity to meet. Mix, mingle, and talk about your ideas and made with a macro or wide-angle lens, Marty suggests that considering the exposure scenario you find yourself in at any needs within your region in an open and interactive setting. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. given instant is a more useful approach. As underwater photographers, we are highly likely to find ourselves in one of four exposure-related scenarios any time we make an underwater photograph. Learn what these scenarios are, how to recognize which scenario applies to you at any given instant, and the factors you need to consider to properly expose your Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206A photographs. Marty will also offer some insights in terms of strobe positioning, lighting techniques, working with marine life Understanding Diving Risk Management • Presented by William M. Ziefle, J.D., MBA and composing compelling images. Audience participation is encouraged. This session is open to all. As leaders and dive store owners, it’s important that you understand how to best manage the risks associated with your daily activities. Accidents occur despite our best intentions, and many accidents involve certified divers rather than students. We can most effectively manage risk while training and leading others, but we must also strive to have a Thursday, Nov. 14, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206A continuing influence on divers’ behavior after they have left our care. If divers fully understand the risks inherent in diving Navigating NAUI CORE • Presented by Beth Postell and the limits of their training, then they are less likely to blame others for their actions or misfortune. Fully informed divers NAUI CORE is the gateway to the most current information on Certifications; Online training programs; leadership can better assume the responsibilities involved in diving and make it easier for you to manage both your risk and theirs. Resources and Educational material. During this session, NAUI members learn how to manage their account and students, This session is open to all. order material, communicate with their students and teach their students how to continue their diving education in this new secure and convenient information hub offering the latest in NAUI knowledge and news. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206B Teaching Public Safety Diving • Presented by Michael Sieverman, NAUI 53926 Public Safety Divers are often called upon to perform tasks in less than ideal conditions, such as zero-visibility, overhead Thursday, Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206B environments and other difficult situations. Due to the increased risks and potential for liability associated with Public How to Teach a More Effective, Safe, and Profitable Rescue Diver Course from Advanced to Leadership Levels Presented Safety Diving (PSD), the need to address potential shortcomings and monitor who can teach PSD has become much by Walter “Butch” Hendrick & Andrea Zaferes more prevalent. Instructors must meet strict criteria, be experienced and have current operational knowledge in the For Dive Leaders, dive store folk, and divers working towards leadership-level diving. In the days of discounted dive complex, demanding role as a Public Safety Diver. This seminar will provide in-depth information on updates to standards instruction, too short courses, and an unacceptably high industry diver-dropout rate, it’s time to Take Back our Industry and associated with the NAUI Public Safety Diver Course and the strict criteria that instructors must uphold for this demanding create strong, avid, safe divers who dive at every possible opportunity, continually take more classes, buy their own gear role. Leaders interested in either receiving or updating a NAUI PSD Instructor Certification will want to attend this highly SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS and who bring you new customers. Learn from Andrea and Butch, who together have been successfully making their living informative seminar. This session is open to all. teaching diving for more than a combined 75 years. This seminar is taught by Andrea Zaferes who has been investigating aquatic death cases for more than 20 years, and has been seen on 48 hours, The Discovery Channel, The Judge Pirro Show, The Greta Van Susteren show and more. Friday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206A NAUI Technical Diver Update • Presented by Terrence Tysall, NAUI 16627 This informational session will discuss and clarify the new NAUI Technical Diver standards as well as discuss changes Thursday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. • Room: W206A and W206B to existing standards. Leaders of the NAUI Technical Training Operations department will further define the processes NAUI Awards Ceremony • Presented by NAUI Worldwide involved for NAUI Technical Instructor and Technical Examiner requalification. Be sure to attend this exclusive NAUI Members will enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and friends as we celebrate and recognize this year’s NAUI Award Technical Diver Update to also gain important information about the current process to become a Technical Instructor recipients. The NAUI Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting will immediately follow to include topics of interest to Examiner. This session is open to all. members, plus an open question and answer period with the board of directors. This event is open to NAUI members only (plus one guest). Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. Friday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206B Your Educational Program - Business or Social Club? • Presented by Jack Snively, NAUI 7044 Thursday, Nov. 14, 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. • Room: W206A and W206B We have all heard the old adage, “Do what you love for a living and you will never work a day in your life.” Many of us NAUI Annual General Membership Meeting • Presented by NAUI Worldwide are in the business of diving because we love the sport and want to share it with others. This sounds great, but it’s not

The NAUI Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting will include topics of interest to members, plus an open question necessarily a very good recipe for success. NAUI’s Director of Business Development, Jack Snively, has spent over 30 NAUI WORLDWIDE and answer period with the board of directors. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. years in the dive industry as an instructor, facility owner, manufacturer’s representative and sales manager; he has seen it all, from all aspects. In this presentation, he will share with attendees what works and what doesn’t. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 – 9 p.m. • Pirates Dinner Adventure • 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 NAUI Member Reception • Hosted by NAUI Worldwide NAUI is experiencing its largest growth in more than a decade. Make plans for you and a guest to join your fellow NAUI members for an evening of fun, food and entertainment in recognition of the outstanding accomplishments being made by you and your Association. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI

10 11 Friday, Nov. 15, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206A Friday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. • Room: W206B Marketing Yourself as a NAUI Divemaster • Presented by Terrence Tysall, NAUI 16627 Navigating NAUI CORE • Presented by Beth Postell Join NAUI Director of Training, Terrence Tysall, as he discusses one of the industry’s most powerful rating: The NAUI NAUI CORE is the gateway to the most current information on Certifications; Online training programs; leadership Divemaster. Learn about the many ways an entry-level dive leader can augment their income using the recently expanded Resources and Educational material. During this session, NAUI members learn how to manage their account and students, NAUI standards for Divemaster. Learn how to utilize this industry-leading membership level and prepare your skills for real- order material, communicate with their students and teach their students how to continue their diving education in this new world teaching experiences during the NAUI Instructor Course. This session is open to all. secure and convenient information hub offering the latest in NAUI knowledge and news. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance.

Friday, Nov. 15, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206B The Scuba Gym: Therapy and Safety with Special Needs Divers • Presented by David Lawrence, NAUI 52541 Friday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. • Room: W206A Through a series of well-planned and supervised sessions, individuals with special needs can enjoy the thrill of SCUBA Breath-Hold Tips and Techniques • Presented by Dan Semrad, NAUI #56283 therapy and challenges. The Scuba Gym is designed to provide trust, excitement, confidence building, and a real sense The popularity of breath-hold (FREE) diving is growing each year. The reasons are as diversified as the people who of accomplishment for those with conditions such as autism, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hypotonia, undergo the training. Some people choose to set personal depth records or world depth records, engage in spearfishing paraplegics, quadriplegics, and more. The Scuba Gym is a complete underwater program that uses specifically modified or observe fish, freedive for fun, or to earn a living. Regardless of the reasons, there are risks for the untrained and training techniques and proven processes that eliminate the physical limitations found on land. The Scuba Gym was uneducated. This session explores some of the tips and techniques taught in a more comprehensive NAUI Freediving developed by veteran dive instructor David Lawrence, who brings over 10 years of experience and has special needs course and provides a glimpse into human possibilities with proper training. This session is open to all. locations across the United States and in Australia. Witness the success in this video https://vimeo.com/179126921 and attend the seminar to learn more about this unique program. This session is open to all. Friday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. • Room: W206B The Business of Training NAUI Instructors • Presented by Thomas E. Hemphill, NAUI 2491 Friday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. • Room: W206A The vitality of NAUI is dependent on Course Directors (CDs) and Instructor Trainers (ITs) and their production of NAUI Navigating NAUI Mobile • Presented by Quintin de Boer, NAUI 48271 Instructor members. Those who have become qualified as NAUI CDs or ITs have devoted a lot of time, effort and money The NAUI Mobile® App is your resource to navigating CORE directly from your mobile device, giving users direct access to achieve this prestigious level in the diving industry. This workshop provides individuals with incentives, techniques to course certifications, profile information, and tools to assist with dive planning.This informative session will provide dive and helpful information to help get their money back. This seminar will include information on regional networking, the leaders with helpful information about the current services available through the application, demonstrate how to properly candidate recruiting program, support of NAUI Services Group, Inc., how to overcome obstacles, CD and IT productivity access all application features, as well as review the additional elements that will be released in the next NAUI Mobile® goals, and it will include a Q&A section. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. App update. Expanding on the current base functionality, the next version of NAUI Mobile® App will include features like resources for online training, dive preparation, and access to other educational materials, and more. Be sure to attend SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS this seminar for an opportunity to fully grasp navigating NAUI Mobile® — Dive Safety Through Education on your Smart Friday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. • Room: W206A Device, available 24/7 in the palm of your hand! Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. Teaching NAUI Dive Planning • Presented by Terrence Tysall, NAUI 16627 Join NAUI Director of Training, Terrence Tysall, as he guides instructors through the operation and utilization of the recently developed NAUI Dive Planning system. This seminar will provide thorough guidance and instruction on the processes Friday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. • Room: W206B involved in implementing this Dive Planning system in all certification courses, from entry-level to technical-level programs. How to be Successful in Scuba – Roundtable • Presented by NAUI Worldwide Learn how this innovative tool can be used to both plan better dives for you and your students as well as decrease What does it take to run a successful scuba business? NAUI Worldwide puts together a roundtable discussion of business potential liability exposure for you and you staff. This session is open to all. owners doing just that. We’ll have some tips on how to maximize your ad dollars, compete in the market place, target customers and how to find inexpensive pool space. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. Friday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. • Room: W206B The Business of Diving • Presented by Dr. Joe E. Kilgore, NAUI 8740 Friday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. • Room: W206A Harvard Business School data shows that 70 percent of small businesses will fail within 10 years. “The Business of Diving” Increase Your Income with Continuing Education • Presented by David Ochs, NAUI 15918 seminar provides insightful tips and planning for business owners to beat those statistics. In this presentation, Dr. Kilgore Continuing education is the single greatest revenue generating opportunity in the dive industry. In fact, continuing shares both the business of diving and the issues of diving business among retail owners and dive professionals. This education is fundamental to business success. Diving is in a long-term decline; retailers and professionals are struggling; informative piece will discuss areas in which NAUI can better assist business owners achieve success in a competitive sales are low; customer retention is poor; and profits are virtually non-existent. What most industry professionals fail market. Attendees will walk away with the tools and techniques that may be immediately applied to their everyday diving

to recognize is the incredible revenue source they possess to immediately and dramatically increase sales, profits and businesses. This session is open to all. NAUI WORLDWIDE customer satisfaction – continuing education. This lack of recognition is evidenced by the industry-wide, shockingly low levels of continuing education certifications and diver retention statistics. Continuing education is the fast-track to increasing sales, customer retention and profits. This presentation will open your eyes to the reality of significant revenue increases already within your grasp by effectively promoting continuing education. Come witness the data to confirm your need to sell continuing education and learn about the remarkable increases it will make to your bottom line, as well as, review proven methods for developing and selling your continuing education programs. If you want to revitalize and grow your business, continuing education is the way to do it. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI

12 13 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. • Room: W206A NAUI Dive Tables Update • Presented by Kris Shannon, NAUI 55256 Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. • Room: W206A Join Kris Shannon, of the NAUI Training Department, as he guides dive leaders through the operation and utilization of the Coffee with the NAUI Board • Presented by NAUI Board of Directors recently modified NAUI Dive Tables. This seminar will provide thorough guidance and explanations on the updates and Join your NAUI Board of Directors for an informal and casual fellowship opportunity. Mix, mingle and converse about the revisions applied to the Nitrox 32 and 36 and Air dive tables. Learn the methods used for revision and how these tools can future of your Association in an open and interactive setting. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. be used to plan better, longer, and safer dives for you and your students. This session is open to all.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Day 1 of 2) • Room: W206B Saturday, Nov. 16, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. • Room: W206A NAUI First Aid Instructor Workshop • Presented by NAUI Training Department Building a Robust Travel Program • Presented by NAUI Board of Directors Cost $295 Whether you are completely new to selling travel or seeking to grow your existing program, discover how you can The NAUI First Aid Instructor Workshop (FAIW) is designed for any NAUI leader (Assistant Instructor, Skin Diving capitalize on the services and expertise available to you as part of the NAUI Travel Group. Gather tips and tricks from Instructor, Divemaster, Instructor) who wishes to teach the NAUI First Aid – Powered by DAN courses. The FAIW is a highly experienced and accredited travel professionals and change how you arrange your travel both personally and two-day workshop, with the first day focused on First Aid skills and a second day devoted to the methodology to teach professionally. This session will provide the opportunity to trade ideas through discussions and share tried-and-tested and administer these courses. These workshops are intended to refresh First Aid and CPR skills and provide valuable methods with seasoned industry peers. Learn how you can use this powerful travel resource to its fullest potential in order information concerning new First Aid standards, as well as give attendees additional First Aid training and instructions on to achieve your own business goals, tap into new revenue and set your business apart as a truly one-stop shop while how to implement and conduct these courses. Proof of NAUI membership and workshop prerequisites are required for offering a full range of comprehensive services for your dive groups and even the most discerning independently traveling attendance. clients. This session is open to all.

Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Day 1 of 2) • Room: W206B Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Day 1 of 2) • Room: W206A NAUI First Aid Instructor Trainer Workshop • Presented by NAUI Training Department NAUI Green Diver Initiative • Presented by Maria Lewis Cost $395 The NAUI Green Diver Initiative (GDI) mission is to promote conservation through education, partnerships and activities The NAUI First Aid Instructor Trainer Workshop (FAITW) is designed for any active-status NAUI IT, CD, or CDT who wishes focused on environmental stewardship. GDI’s vision is a world with clean, healthy and sustainable aquatic environments. to train instructors to teach other instructors the NAUI First Aid – Powered by DAN courses. The FAITW is a two-day This seminar will cover how the Green Diver Initiative has evolved to grow to benefit more communities on a global and workshop, with the first day focused on First Aid skills and a second day devoted to the methodology to train instructors to local scale and how divers and dive clubs can utilize GDI to become environmental stewards. This session is open to all. teach and administer these courses. These workshops are intended to refresh First Aid and CPR skills, provide valuable information concerning new First Aid standards, as well as give attendees additional First Aid training and instructions on SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS how to implement and conduct First Aid Instructor Workshops. Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. • Room: W206A Sunday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Day 2 of 2) • Room: W206B NAUI Member Update • Presented by NAUI Worldwide NAUI First Aid Instructor Workshop • Presented by NAUI Training Department Be sure to attend this exclusive NAUI Member Update as we share important information about the organization. Cost $295 Catch up on the latest developments of NAUI and keep up-to-date with recent changes and additions to standards and The NAUI First Aid Instructor Workshop (FAIW) is designed for any NAUI leader (Assistant Instructor, Skin Diving other association news happening this year. This informational session is free to NAUI members and does not require Instructor, Divemaster, Instructor) who wishes to teach the NAUI First Aid – Powered by DAN courses. The FAIW is a registration. It will include topics of interest, plus an open question and answer period. Proof of NAUI membership is two-day workshop, with the first day focused on First Aid skills and a second day devoted to the methodology to teach required for attendance. and administer these courses. These workshops are intended to refresh First Aid and CPR skills and provide valuable information concerning new First Aid standards, as well as give attendees additional First Aid training and instructions on how to implement and conduct these courses. Proof of NAUI membership and workshop prerequisites are required for Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Room: W206A attendance. Navigating NAUI Mobile • Presented by Quintin de Boer, NAUI 48271 The NAUI Mobile® App is your resource to navigating CORE directly from your mobile device, giving users direct access to course certifications, profile information, and tools to assist with dive planning.This informative session will provide dive Sunday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Day 2 of 2) • Room: W206B

leaders with helpful information about the current services available through the application, demonstrate how to properly NAUI First Aid Instructor Trainer Workshop • Presented by NAUI Training Department NAUI WORLDWIDE access all application features, as well as review the additional elements that will be released in the next NAUI Mobile® Cost $395 App update. Expanding on the current base functionality, the next version of NAUI Mobile® App will include features like The NAUI First Aid Instructor Trainer Workshop (FAITW) is designed for any active-status NAUI IT, CD, or CDT who wishes resources for online training, dive preparation, and access to other educational materials, and more. Be sure to attend to train instructors to teach other instructors the NAUI First Aid – Powered by DAN courses. The FAITW is a two-day this seminar for an opportunity to fully grasp navigating NAUI Mobile® — Dive Safety Through Education on your Smart workshop, with the first day focused on First Aid skills and a second day devoted to the methodology to train instructors to Device, available 24/7 in the palm of your hand! Proof of NAUI membership is required for attendance. teach and administer these courses. These workshops are intended to refresh First Aid and CPR skills, provide valuable information concerning new First Aid standards, as well as give attendees additional First Aid training and instructions on how to implement and conduct First Aid Instructor Workshops. Proof of NAUI membership and workshop prerequisites are

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QUINTIN DE BOER (NAUI 48271) is a NAUI Course Director Trainer and Technical Examiner. He MARIA LEWIS has served nonprofits and fundraisers all her life, has been a full-time member of Central has been actively involved in the dive industry in a variety of roles for the last 17 years ranging from & West Central Florida for over 25 years, and has spearheaded a grass-roots effort to implement the professional diver, expedition member\leader, ambassador, marketing\strategy advisor, dive school owner, Senior Care Group Foundation, a subsidiary of Senior Care Group, Inc. Her previous leadership roles head trainer\advisor to armed forces and editor-in-chief of a popular dive magazine. He has also been include work as an executive director for the American Liver Foundation’s Florida Chapter, a program privileged to have worked closely with the NAUI Board of Directors as an International Advisor. These coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Tampa Bay, the director of the American Red Cross positions afforded him the opportunity to work closely with the various dive organizations, their owners, in Seminole County, and more. Lewis received a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a territory representatives, members, owners\management of dive operations around the world as well as most major major in marketing from the University of Central Florida. In 2016, she achieved credentials for the Certified Fundraising equipment manufacturers. He currently presides over NAUI Services Africa managing the NAUI membership in the region. Executive and received a Certified Nonprofit Professional designation from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in January Quintin played a pivotal role alongside the NAUI CORE team responsible for the design and development of the NAUI 2019. Lewis is an alumnus of Leadership Hillsborough where she was a member of the Board of Directors for five years, Mobile® App. with her final year serving as president. She has been a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals since 1999. She was inducted into the Rotary Club of Brandon in 2015 and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Rotary Camp Florida. Lewis currently maintains the role of executive director for the NAUI Green Diver Initiative. WALTER “BUTCH” HENDRICK (NAUI 1724) has conducted training for thousands of sport, public safety and military divers and water rescuers, instructor training, and rescue programs for more than 50 years. A major innovator, equipment designer, standard setter and contributor to the dive and water rescue/ DAVID OCHS (NAUI 15918) is the owner of Aqua Safari Adventures in West Palm Beach, Florida. recovery communities, Hendrick is considered “the father of diving rescue. He introduced the first rescue Ochs’ presentations are designed to help dive facilities and professionals achieve greater business diver certification card, do-si-do tow, in-water rescue breathing, rescue throw-rope bag, 90-percent-ready success. Drawing from more than 25 years’ experience as a successful career scuba professional, Ochs’ diver, PSD contingency strap, and many other procedures, training programs and gear items commonly presentations highlight his unique business model and philosophy, which have generated significant used today. Hendrick has received awards such as the DAN Rolex Award for diving safety and education, Beneath the business success for Aqua Safari Adventures, as well as for those who put these principles into practice. Sea Diver of the Year, NOGI, Leonard Greenstone Diving Safety Award and more. He has more than 150 publications, has Ochs is a NAUI member, Instructor, Course Director and Course Director Trainer, and has been a presented at more than 150 dive, rescue and forensic conferences, and started the “Take Back Our Industry” campaign for member of the NAUI Board of Directors since 2008, while serving over five years as chairman. He holds a Bachelor of both recreational and public safety diving. Science in business administration with psychology from the University of Kansas.

TOM HEMPHILL (NAUI 2491) Hemphill became a NAUI Instructor in 1971, and with over four decades CHERYL PATTERSON began her 30-year career in travel — ranging from travel agencies to the airlines of NAUI membership, has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader and committed NAUI member. in the U.K. and U.S. — after obtaining a business and finance degree with a specialization in tourism. He has served as North Pacific Branch Manager (1979-1981), Regional Representative (1985-1986), After working as a dive instructor in a dive shop, she combined her experiences and passions and, in National Sales Manager (1986-1988), and for several terms, as member and chairman of the NAUI 2004, founded Deep Blue Adventures, a highly successful dive travel company that fills a large gap Board of Directors. Hemphill shepherded the negotiations and formation of NAUI Services Group, Inc., in the industry. In early 2018, NAUI selected Deep Blue Adventures as their partner in launching the

SEMINAR SPEAKERS SEMINAR which provided NAUI with a stable fiscal foundation. In 1995 and until 2000, he ran the NAUI Northwest NAUI Travel Group, which provide a vast range of travel services, but with the added focus of bringing educational conferences (mini ICUEs), which were open to all divers. Hemphill is chair of the Northwest Dive History NAUI divers and NAUI destinations together. Patterson’s love for diving fuels her goal to provide the Association, preserving the history and stories of diving pioneers of the Pacific Northwest. scuba community with full service and an honest, quality product with her main aim to help affiliates build a robust and successful travel program of their own to offer their clients.

JOE E. KILGORE (NAUI 8740) is Chief of Staff at the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU). He joined JSOU in 2009 as the Dean of Academics from a position of Vice President for Academic Affairs at BETH POSTELL has been a part of NAUI Member Relations since 2017 and leads the team as manager. Inovatech College of Business and Technology in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was assigned to the She is currently working on her NAUI Open Water Scuba certification. Beth enjoys spending the majority Army War College where he was the Special Operations Chair. Dr. Kilgore earned a Ph.D. in Organization of her time with her husband and three children. Outside of NAUI, you can find Beth out in the fields and Management; master’s degrees in National Security and International Relations Systems coaching her daughter’s softball team. During her time with the Association, Beth continues to impress Management; and a bachelor’s degree in biology from UT Chattanooga. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army based on her tremendous work ethic, knowledge and exceptional member relations attitude. Beth works Command and Staff College, the United States Navy College of Command and Staff, the Armed Forces Staff College and daily to provide members with the best possible services. the United States Army War College. Joe was certified to dive in 1968 and crossed over to NAUI in 1982. He currently serves as the Dean of the NAUI Business Institute. He owns Southshore Outdoor Adventures in Apollo Beach, Florida. He teaches small business courses for the Southshore Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Small Business Administration. MICHAEL SIEVERMAN (NAUI 53926) is a U.S. Army Veteran and retired senior police officer. His He is a NAUI Instructor Trainer and Professional Educator. Dr. Kilgore is a retired Special Forces Colonel with 30 years’ abilities and passion for teaching began early in his career as a field training officer. A very active and service. prolific trainer, Sieverman wrote a training matrix still in use today. After his retirement, he turned his attention to training once more and accepted the challenge to become a NAUI instructor. Writing his own NAUI WORLDWIDE textbook, he created a Public Safety Diver (PSD) Instructor-Specified Specialty for police officers and DAVID LAWRENCE, (NAUI 52541) has been a scuba diver since 1986 and is now a scuba instructor. fire-fighters. His course standards were recognized and approved by the State of California with several Lawrence helps those with special needs to do things underneath the water that they can’t yet do above municipal agencies having attended the program. Sieverman is also a very active recreational instructor, certifying nearly it. Lawrence is co-owner of Scuba Gym, which has been in the Clermont area for several years. He works 1,000 divers since 2012. Becoming a NAUI Instructor Trainer, he has promoted NAUI training at the annual Scuba Show out of the National Training Center at South Lake Hospital. Lawrence provides therapy weekly for various in Long Beach, California, and has been invited to speak at several dive clubs and training organizations. Sieverman is clients between the ages of 8 and 50 with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy an active member of the NAUI Public Safety Diver Committee and has written a number of articles published in NAUI and multiple sclerosis along with those who are paralyzed. Since 2016, Lawrence has operated two other Sources magazine. locations, one in Murphy, N.C. and the other in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., that offer the same program he created for the

NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI disabled. In addition to offering scuba certification and the special needs program, Lawrence runs special needs camps throughout the year, usually with more than 100 campers attending each. 16 17 DANIEL SEMRAD II (NAUI 56283) is the training coordinator of the NAUI Worldwide Freediving Program TERRENCE N. TYSALL (NAUI 16627) with over 45 years of diving experience, Tysall has led multiple and a qualified NAUI instructor trainer. Born and raised in Oregon, Semrad has always had a passion for scientific/research expeditions around the world, including the first SCUBA exploratory dives on the SS the water. As a biologist and an educator by training and profession, Semrad has always held freediving Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior, the USS Atlanta off Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, and the and spearfishing to be more than just sport. With a deep respect for the ocean and an appreciation for first cave exploration and geologic sampling conducted at the bottom of the Great Blue Hole of Belize. every experience it provides, Semrad loves sharing his experience and training divers to experience the He served stateside as the Executive Officer and longest serving Commanding Officer of the U.S. wonder of our aquatic environments and the thrill of diving! Semrad is the Safety Freediver for multiple Army’s 627th Heavy Dive Team. He is one of the founders of the Cambrian Foundation, and he is also national records and holds professional level certifications with Performance Freediving International (PFI), NAUI, and the founder and president of Benthic Technologies, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in underwater applications and SSI. Semrad also was the first NAUI freediving instructor through the collaboration between NAUI and PFI. technology. Tysall has served as Diving Safety Officer for Texas A&M University and corporate DSO for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment overseeing full-spectrum dive operations for both organizations worldwide. Tysall has earned instructor trainer ratings from NAUI, ANDI, IANTD, NSSCDS, NACD, SDI, SSI, and TDI. In addition to these certifications, Tysall KRIS SHANNON (NAUI 55256) began his lifelong devotion to the marine world at age 12 in 2001 serves on a variety of technical advisory boards for NOAA and other scientific research agencies both in the United States when he was appointed as a department supervisor for the Orlando Science Center. Later in 2005, and abroad. Tysall currently serves as the Training Director for NAUI Worldwide. WILLIAM M. ZIEFLE, J.D., MBA (NAUI Kris continued his marine career through a longitudinal internship with a technical research dive team H2016) is President and CEO of Divers Alert Network (DAN). Ziefle first became associated with DAN in 1989 and served known as the Cambrian Foundation, where he worked on scientific diving projects around the world in for 11 years as a volunteer before joining the board of directors. Since then, he has served as a director of various DAN both overhead and open-water environments. Kris began working full-time at Discovery Cove in 2007 companies including DAN, The DAN Foundation (Director Emeritus), IDAN, DAN Services, Accident & General Insurance where he was able to increase his impact from a local to global scale with research projects that included Company and DAN Risk Retention Group. During his tenure on the DAN Board he was integral in the reorganization of OCEARCH, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Rising Tide Conservation, and the SeaWorld-Busch Gardens Conservation DAN’s insurance operations and most recently spearheaded the launch of the DAN Risk Retention Group. Ziefle is an avid Fund. During this time, Kris developed his skills to train lifeguards and divers as an Aquarist and Water Safety Specialist scuba diver associated with several prominent ocean conservation and nonprofit organizations. before the opening of attractions such as Aquatica and SeaVenture. These projects allowed Kris to share his knowledge with teams all over the world while maintaining a direct connection with both animals and soon-to-be park guests of SeaVenture and the Shark Swim Program. Kris joined the NAUI Worldwide headquarters Training Department in April of ANDREA ZAFERES (NAUI 10533) became a NAUI diver at age 16 and took a rescue diver class with 2019 and has since been vital to the creation of dive education and instructional material. Butch Hendrick (NAUI 1724). She then worked as a scientific diver with Dr. Lee Somers (NAUI A-13) at the University of Michigan and Dr. Ethel Tobach at the American Museum of Natural History, resulting in three published papers. Today, with 32 years of teaching sport, public safety and military divers, Zaferes JACK SNIVELY (NAUI 7044) is NAUI’s Business Development Director and has more than 35 years of is vice president of Lifeguard Systems, an author, speaker, medicolegal death investigator, WDHOF successful business growth and development experience. He became a NAUI member in 1983 and began charter member, NAUI Course Director, and DAN Rolex Award and Beneath the Sea Diver of the Year his career as a dive industry representative for SEATEC in 1989. In 1991, he managed the Florida Dive award recipient. With Hendrick, she developed programs including oxygen administration, field neurological evaluation, Industry Test Market for O’Neill Wetsuits and eventually became their Southeastern sales representative. leadership-level diver rescue and ultimate underwater movement. She is an expert in aquatic death investigation, speaking He joined AUP-Oceanic in 1994 as its Southeastern Sales Manager and added AUP lines Aeris, Lavacore at forensic conferences and teaching law enforcement personnel and prosecutors. She serves as an expert witness and

SEMINAR SPEAKERS SEMINAR and Oceanpro as the South Florida Sales Manager in 2008. During his time at AUP, Snively was the has been on several television venues. recipient of numerous sales awards and recognitions, to include Top Sales Manager in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2010.

WILLIAM M. ZIEFLE, J.D., MBA (NAUI H2016) is President and CEO of Divers Alert Network (DAN). MARTY SNYDERMAN (NAUI 57714) is a recipient of a NOGI award in the Arts presented by the Ziefle first became associated with DAN in 1989 and served for 11 years as a volunteer before joining the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences, DEMA’s Reaching Out Award, and an EMMY award winner. board of directors. Since then, he has served as a director of various DAN companies including DAN, The Snyderman has worked as a still photographer, cinematographer, film producer, author, speaker, DAN Foundation (Director Emeritus), IDAN, DAN Services, Accident & General Insurance Company and magazine publisher, and photography instructor for more than four decades while specializing in DAN Risk Retention Group. During his tenure on the DAN Board he was integral in the reorganization of the marine environment. He is the Marine Life Editor of Dive Training magazine and Photography DAN’s insurance operations and most recently spearheaded the launch of the DAN Risk Retention Group. Ambassador for Atlantis Liveaboard and Resorts in the Philippines, and an Aqua Lung Ambassador. Marty Ziefle is an avid scuba diver associated with several prominent ocean conservation and nonprofit has taught underwater photography throughout the United States and in destinations around the world for almost 40 years. organizations. Over that time, he represented Nikon Inc., Sea & Sea, and other photographic entities. Marty’s still photography has been used by the National Geographic Society, National Aquarium, Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife Federation, Oceana, and many major publications, natural history museums and aquaria worldwide. Marty’s cinematography has been used by National Geographic Society productions, PBS, the Discovery Channel, BBC, ESPN and many other networks. Learn more about Marty and his work at www.martysnyderman.com. NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI

18 19 2019 NAUI AWARD RECIPIENTS ALBERT PIERCE MEDAL FOR HEROISM AWARD In recognition of the meritorious rescue efforts beyond the call of duty or successfully saved a life in an aquatics- OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD related situation. Recognizes members who distinguish themselves in service provided to the Association. Heather Wilson Jean-Marc Claes, 40992 Roberto Baraldi, 15812 Renata Ellis, 60590 Michael Macrohon, 16383 Thommie Sylvander, 20001 Excerpt from Incident Report - Karen Erens, 54653 Robert Brauer, 37109 Karen Erens, 54653 Tamas Miklos, 13808 Jeno Szabo, 33607 Hamid BS Abdullah Abdul, 40705 Steven Cardoza, 44518 Marc Grondin, 33221 Ella Jean Morgan, 6945 Carl Tremblay, 46262 We heard very loud screams coming from the stairs by the water. “CALL 9-1-1! HELP!” We stood up, and soon saw a body Mohamed Faraj Abdulla, 56120 Nabil Chedid, 57451 Tom Gutterup, 58050 Tom Mount, 2423 Michael Ward, 45019 being carried up the stairs by 3 to 4 people. I immediately ran over and saw his lifeless body being laid on the ground. Marcus Adkinson, 56895 Kurt Clifton, 50575 Lamar Hires, 7684 Erin O’Neill, 6984 Jans van Wieren, 47666 The gentleman was in a wetsuit that was peeled down to his waist, he still had a rash guard on. His color was ashen grey/ white; lips were bluish/purple, he appeared to be in his 60s. No pulse or respirations were detected and he was quite Ahmed M. Alansari, 52672 Jean-Marc Claes, 40992 Gernot Hornle, 57052 Harold Ortega, 54194 Ivan Zhelezarov, 50348 obviously unresponsive. I began chest compressions immediately, on top of his rash guard. Jassem M. Al-Khalfan, 58411 Audrey Dauchy, 56044 Stephen Hromcik, 25824 Robert Ross Plastino III, 15383 Rumen Zhelezarov, 36909 Maryam F. Almeshaweh, 57683 Karlien de Boer, 55730 Marjolein (MJ) Hulshoff, 58066 Petr Rehak, 52010 Due to HIPAA and other concerns, I cannot divulge the last name, outcome, other identifiers or any prognosis for “Robert”. Hanadi KH Almezaiel, 57671 Nick Den Toom, 38581 Jennifer King, 6867 Andy Rios, 53944 Los Angeles, CA However, Robert would not have had the outcome he did had it not been for Heather’s efforts. Ahmed Ameen Al-Sadah, 56151 Michael Ellis, 60530 Simon Lodge, 44740 Rod Shroufe, 55930 Edd Sorenson Edd Sorenson, a certified cave diving instructor, rescued Josh Bratchley, MBE, just this year from being trapped for over 27 hours in a cave. (Josh Bratchley was admitted to the Order of the British Empire for his own cave rescue efforts in the 2018 CONTINUING SERVICE AWARD Thailand cave rescue.) Recognizes members who have continued to distinguish themselves in service provided to the Association. Edd Sorenson is well known and regarded in the cave diving community. He has recovered many divers lost in caves. Most Eric Brooks, 17438 Vedran Dorusic, 33934 Kurt Roepcke, 55008 Williams Tong, 40366 recently, he’s traveled to the Dominican Republic where he recovered two Italian divers at his own great personal risk. Hanalie Burger, 49570 Mike Hemian, 15977 Alain Sassine, 37988 Harry Truitt, 2482 Quintin De Boer, 48271 Ken Hoser, 17452 Matthew Seemann, 49456 Dimitri Delgado, 59815 Pasi Laine, 42324 Ray Scott, 5792 Marianna, FL Michael Dick, 52572 Nicos Nicolaou, 8671 Thomas Skalko, 19624 DR. CHARLIE BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD In recognition and appreciation for voluntary or non-profit services and contributions made to the diving OUTSTANDING TRAINING SUPPORT AWARD community. In recognition and appreciation for the dedication, commitment as NAUI leaders and contributions to the safety Barry Lipsky, 46690 and quality of training for the Association. Barry is, and has been for the past several years, president of the Long Island Divers Association (LIDA), a non-profit. In his years volunteering as president, he has made substantial leaps and bounds toward bettering and preserving the diving Anouschka van Wieren, 54534 Hans Venderbos, 54859 community on Long Island. Anouschka is trained in Full Face Hans is trained in Full Face Mask, Barry’s contributions aren’t just to the scuba diving community – they’re to the environment and to the greater good of Mask, Public Safety Diving, and First Public Safety Diving, and First Aid for the community surrounding the areas of interest as well. Barry Lipsky holds a true passion for diving, the ocean, and the

AWARD RECIPIENTS AWARD Aid for Professional Divers. She is Professional Divers. She is heavily community of Long Island. heavily involved in the NAUI Green involved in the NAUI Green Diver Diver Initiative in Europe and assists Initiative in Europe and assists with with various NAUI diving courses. various NAUI diving courses. In 2018, New York In 2018, Anouschka has worked Hans has worked alongside Anouschka countless hours with the fire brigade with the fire brigade as a public safety Darren W. Stapleton, 52373 as a public safety diver during major diver during major music festivals, and music festivals and currently works in in 2019, he participated in conducting Chief Darren Stapleton has dedicated 19 years to the diving community working tirelessly to show the public that scuba the court as a clerk. In 2019, she has introduction diving for over 700 children. diving is necessary in southern West Virginia. Chief Darren Stapleton began his scuba diving service with Upper Laurel participated in conducting introduction Hans defeated cancer 15 years ago Fire – Rescue in 2000 when a need arose for a dive search and recovery team. Without reimbursement or material gain, he diving for over 700 children. and has since been diving under the simultaneously worked with surrounding agencies to establish a network of dive search and recovery teams and additional Netherlands supervision of a navy doctor with the resources for the region’s divers. His work led to the establishment/expansion of Beaver FD Dive Team, Hanover FD Dive Netherlands Academic Medical Center. Team, Pineville FD Water Rescue Team, and many others. As he continued his efforts, there became a need for additional training, support, and cooperation between the network of teams that had risen. Chief Darren Stapleton was instrumental to the creation of the WV Region 5 Dive Team. He furthered the venture by entering an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard to qualify his trained divers as listed and recognized U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary divers. These Auxiliary divers would be West Virginia available to supplement the U.S. Coast Guard if a need arose that surpassed their capabilities. NEXT GENERATION LEADER AWARD Recognizes NAUI leaders of youth or who are new to the industry who distinguish themselves with service provided to the Association. ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT AWARD Recognizes efforts by an individual or organization to improve, project, or conserve the aquatic environment or to Hanna Johnston, 54242 Sara Mae Winslow, 58707 Garrett Williams, 57489 Haruka Ito, 52428 educate and inspire others to do so. Force Blue AF1068 Erica Moulton NAUI WORLDWIDE By uniting the community of Special Erica started the Center for Operations veterans with the world of marine Open Exploration (C4OE) with science and conservation, FORCE BLUE the desire to help move citizen has created a transpartisan model of caring, science based research and cooperation and positive change with the projects forward, without the power to restore lives and restore the planet. red tape involved in traditional grant allocations awarded to FORCE BLUE recruits the most highly skilled, larger institutions. All of C4OE highly trained individuals within the veteran is volunteer based, no one Spec Ops community, retools them under is paid for their time and all the tutelage of esteemed marine scientists grant funding is used to work and conservationists, then redeploys them on projects, equipment and

NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI on missions of preservation and restoration solutions. California North Carolina Florida California around the globe. 20 21 HONORARY NAUI MEMBERSHIP AWARD NAUI HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEES In recognition and appreciate for long-term contributions to the fields of sport driving, safety, and quality of training for the Association as non-members. Antonio Arcucci, 8292 Antonio successfully attended the first NAUI ITC in 1984 and since then has been committed to the promotion Patty Seery, Director of DAN Training and development of NAUI in Italy. In 2015, he was named NAJUI Representative in Italy. He immediately started the work to grow NAUI in Italy. Patty is an educator, women’s advocate, and facilitator. When she joined DAN in 2008, Patty Seery, MHS, This started with the translations of teaching materials, including training guides, textbooks, e-learnings, etc. brought with her more than 30 years of experience as a health care provider/educator and CPR instructor/ This went on to include the promotion and development of NAUI including organizing and teaching various instructor trainer in addition to being a scuba instructor/course director. Now as Director of Training at DAN, she seminars, ITC and Crossovers. is the architect behind the current DAN first-aid courses which are being utilized by divers of all varieties and Antonio is also playing a leadership role in developing and growing opportunities for NAUI Members in Italy. internationally by multiple agencies. Her educational outreach has supported the leaders of tomorrow as they This also includes collaboration with instructors, diving schools, and agencies in Turkey for the promotion and participated in various scuba-diving internships and scholarship programs. Encouraging and mentoring women development of NAUI in this area. of all ages in diving activities through training and travel has been a hallmark of her diving career. 2018 WDHOF inductee.

Durham, NC John C. Fine, 4431 John is a pioneer in many areas of diving including training, photography, writing, and environmental concerns. He has achieved much through his writing and direct contacts with divers and the public. One of Fine’s contributions is promoting ocean and environmental awareness in the next generation through the International Poster Contest for Youth, which he still directs. This contest was established in consultation with the United Nations Environment Program. It is a worldwide contest and learning experience for children. Through LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD their local schools, participants contribute posters promoting a particular theme relating to marine resources and In recognition and appreciate for lifelong dedication, commitment to dive safety, and support to the advancement ocean environmental concerns. Fine received a NAUI Outstanding Service Award in 1991. He received the Dr. Charlie Brown Memorial Award of NAUI technical operations worldwide. for voluntary service to recreational diving in 1996.

Thomas Hemphill, 2491L Director of NAUI Services Group, Inc Tom Hemphill made his first scuba dive in a rock quarry near the Columbia River in eastern Washington State in 1959. Tom began assisting with diving classes in 1967, and in 1971, he was certified as a NAUI Instructor at the Seattle ICC (later changed to ITC). Tom launched his professional diving career as a NAUI Instructor and has Nancy Guarascio, 5008 been active with NAUI for over 48 years. He’s served NAUI as the North Pacific Branch Manager; Sales Rep in Nancy earned her NAUI Instructor certification in 1978. After earning her Instructor Trainer certification, Nancy AWARD RECIPIENTS AWARD Texas and surrounding states; National Sales Manager at NAUI Headquarters in California; Course Director & led crossovers and a High Altitude Diving seminar. Her leadership skills quickly became evident, and she became CD Trainer before there was a CD Trainer designation; and elected to serve on the Board of Directors for 3 terms mid-Pacific branch Manager. (At this time, NAUI had 5,000 instructors and only 200 of them were women.) (12 years). Tom is a 2017 NAUI Hall of Honor inductee. Nancy was elected to the NAUI BOD in 1985 (the second woman to serve on the NAUI BOD). Two years later, she was elected as NAUI President, the first woman to preside as chairman of a national diving agency. During the next five years, Nancy guided NAUI’s growth and financial stability. By the end of Nancy’s tenure in 1989, NAUI had certified over 12,000 instructors. Nancy has been recognized in the diving community with a NAUI Outstanding Service Award and a NAUI Continuing Service Award as well as inducted into 2012 Women’s Diving Vancouver, WA Hall of Fame. Throughout her career, Nancy has promoted NAUI and women in diving. Timothy O’Leary, 10144 Former Director of NAUI Tech Training Tim O’Leary is the former director of NAUI Worldwide Technical Training Operations, a NAUI Course Director, PSI Inspector Trainer, and CEO of American Diving and Marine Salvage. Tim received a DMT and CHT from Walter “Butch” Hendrick, 1724 Jo Ellen Smith Medical Center at the Baromedical Research Institute. He is a Level III NDT Technician and has Walter “Butch” Hendrick has conducted training for thousands of sport, public safety and military divers and worked as a Commercial Diving Instructor at the Ocean Corporation, a Saturation Diver, Gas Rack Operator, water rescuers, instructor training, and rescue programs for more than 50 years. A major innovator, equipment Saturation Supervisor, and Chamber Supervisor for many of the world’s commercial diving companies. He is designer, standard setter and contributor to the dive and water rescue/recovery communities, Hendrick is a contributor to both the NAUI RGBM Tables and other related products that have been developed exclusively considered “the father of diving rescue. He introduced the first rescue diver certification card, do-si-do tow, in- for NAUI Technical Diving and Technical Training Operations. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in zoology from water rescue breathing, rescue throw-rope bag, 90-percent-ready diver, PSD contingency strap, and many other Texas A&M and a DMT and CHT from Jo Ellen Smith Medical Center at the Baromedical Research Institute. He procedures, training programs and gear items commonly used today. currently holds a USCG 100-Ton Master license. 2017 NAUI Hall of Honor inductee.

Hendrick has received awards such as the DAN Rolex Award for diving safety and education, Beneath the NAUI WORLDWIDE Sea Diver of the Year, NOGI, Leonard Greenstone Diving Safety Award and more. He has more than 150 publications, has presented at more than 150 dive, rescue and forensic conferences, and started the “Take Back South Padre Island, TX Our Industry” campaign for both recreational and public safety diving. NAUI WORLDWIDE NAUI

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