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Wreck Checker, V21 News and Views of the Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago P.O. Box 11752, Chicago, IL 60611 [email protected] Vol 21, No. 1 Online in full color at www.uaschicago.org Winter 2012 UASC Surveys Northerly Island UASC Salutes Award Winners Scott Reimer, Dan & Cindy Howard, Joan Forsberg and Bob Gadbois all won major awards this year, with Joan receiving 2 prestigious honors. Scott received the Diver of the Year award at the ICSSD President's Night Banquet, where Dan and Cindy Howard won the Humanitarian of the Year honors. Joan Forsberg received the coveted UASC Photos by Gene Hasiak, Scott Reimer, Claire Gadbois award as well as being honored by the Women UASC members lead by Chuck and Margo Miller Divers Hall of Fame. (See related articles on page 5.) braved stormy weather and waterspouts on Saturday September 24th 2011 to aid the Illinois Council of Upcoming UASC Presentations Skin and Scuba Divers and the Chicago Park District Our World Underwater will see two presentations in a survey of the waters just east of Northerly each by UASC members John Bell and Nancy Island, in support of possible plans to expand the Boucha. Other contributions to OWU will be made island into an enlarged recreational area including by Bob Gadbois & Larry Boucha, AV, Michael islets surrounding a lagoon containing a central Angelo Gagliardi, Art Salon Curator, John Bell & wreck dive site. The Northerly Island expansion Cris Kohl, Emcees, Joan Forsberg, Todd project was designed by Architect Jeanne Gang, Hitzeman, & Eric Vaandering, Room Chairs, and who will be the featured speaker at the UASC of course Jim Gentile, Principal Organizer. meeting on March 25. Continued on page 5. See page 6 for more presentations in early 2012. 2012 Meeting Dates Inside This Issue Jan 25 – Ralph Frese Feb 29 – Project Plans President’s Corner & UASC Info ......................2 Mar 28 – Jeanne Gang Apr 25 – Tom Lutz Calendar of Events .............................................3 May 30 June 27 July 25 Aug 29 Sept 26 Oct 24 Nov 28 Review of 2011 Speakers...................................4 Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every Continuation of Page 1 Articles .....................5, 6 th month except December on the 8 floor of the Helix UW Olympics, Buc Slate, Future News ............6 building, 310 S. Racine at Jackson. Refreshments at 6:30, Business at 7:00, Guest Speaker at 8:00. Summary of Active Projects ..............................7 Note the October meeting is the 24th, not the 31st. Membership Application ...................................8 Page 2 Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago “Wreck Checker” Winter 2012 UASC Mission Statement President’s Corner The Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago What makes UASC special? In my mind the ( UASC ) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization answer to that question has always been “The dedicated to the study and preservation of Illinois’ Projects.” It certainly isn’t just the SCUBA diving shipwrecks and other underwater cultural resources. or the history or the research or the monthly The UASC conducts shipwreck site surveys which speakers either – There are many fine groups employ field drawings, underwater photography, and around Chicago who are interested in all those video recording. Field survey work is augmented by academic historical research. The Society attempts things and meet once a month to hear someone talk to preserve sites by studying the effects of natural about it. No, what makes us special are the divers and biological forces as well as the impact of human who dive with a purpose, along with the historians, activity on shipwrecks. It advocates responsible use researchers, authors, video editors, speakers, of submerged cultural resources. educators, and the teamwork to bring it all together Membership is open to everyone. The Society into a polished report, presentation, DVD, or show. presents the opportunity to meet, work together, and socialize with others who share similar avocational This is why I plan to focus on our projects in 2012, interests. It allows members to apply their diving or keeping the spotlight on the projects and their other skills to group projects that produce site leaders, and doing everything I can to identify and maps, published surveys, technical drawings, and eliminate whatever barriers are preventing our educational programs. projects from moving forward smoothly. The UASC shares the results of its work with the community through publications, museum exhibits, However I also plan for us to all have a lot of fun and presentations to interested public and private along the way, as well as keeping an eye on our groups. educational objectives, both in terms of educating Through its work, the Society hopes to add to the our members and educating the public. I’m looking body of archaeological data available to historian forward to a series of training picnics this summer, and maritime enthusiasts of future generations. It also seeks to enhance the enjoyment and value of organized by our new Training Coordinator and local sport diving. Social Chair, as well as tie-ups, camping trips, educational workshops, NAS graduates, and many Key Contacts fine public presentations and outreach activities. Officers ............................................. [email protected] President ........................................... John Bell, [email protected] There are other projects in the works, so keep an Vice President .................. Bob Rushman, [email protected] eye out, and stay safe. John Bell, UASC President. Secretary ............................... John Gerty, [email protected] Treasurer .................................. Bob Gadbois, [email protected] Archivist / Historian .............. Jim Jarecki, [email protected] ICSSD Liaison ...................... Claire Gadbois, [email protected] Membership ...................Scott Reimer, [email protected] Newsletter .......... Delphine Pontvieux, [email protected] Outreach Coordinator..... Gene Hasiak, [email protected] Project Leaders .... John Bell, Don Doherty, Michael Gagliardi, Jim Jarecki, Tony Kiefer, Greg Lane, John & Ruth Loftus Refreshments .................. Dan Kasberger, [email protected] Safety Officer .................. Chet Childs, [email protected] Social Chair...... Todd Hitzeman, [email protected] Speaker Coordinator ............. Jim Jarecki, [email protected] Survey Coordinator ............... John Gerty, [email protected] Trustees .......... Dave Truitt, Valerie Van Heest, Kurt Anderson Webmaster ........................... Jack Bolous, [email protected] The UASC Wreck Checker is published quarterly by the Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago. ©2012 UASC. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed in the Wreck Checker are not necessarily those of UASC. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook ! Winter 2012 Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago “Wreck Checker” Page 3 Calendar of Events January 25 - Meeting - Speaker: Ralph Frese, Early Chicago Maritime History February 16 - ICSSD Club Appreciation Night, Mr. Beef & Pizza in Mount Prospect February 17-19 – Our World Underwater - www.ourworldunderwater.com February 20 – Joan Forsberg speaks at Chicago Scuba Meetup, Caliente Bar & Grill, 7:00 P.M. February 25 – Chicago Maritime Festival - www.chicagomaritimefestival.org February 25 – Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival, Ann Arbor, MI February 25 – Upper Midwest Scuba & Adventure Travel Show, Brooklyn Center, MN February 29 - Meeting - Annual Project Plans & Recruitment Presentations March 10 – "The Research & Discovery of Great Lakes Shipwrecks" Workshop, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 P.M. March 10-11 – Boston Sea Rovers Clinic – Danvers, MA March 23-25 – Beneath The Sea, Secaucus, NJ March 25 - ICSSD Underwater Competition, Pavilion Pool Complex, Elk Grove Village, noon to 5 March 31 – Shipwrecks!, Welland, Ontario March 28 - Meeting - Speaker: Jeanne Gang, Architect for Northerly Island and Aqua Tower April 10 – Joan Forsberg to be the keynote speaker for the Chicago Maritime Museum's Annual Dinner. April 13-14 - Ghost Ships Festival - www.ghost-ships.org April 12 – Public Lecture “Titanic Explorer” by Emory Kristof, Mundelein Auditorium April 14, 15, 19, 20 - GLHS/MAST Nautical Archaeology Workshop and Training, Toledo/Gibsonburg, OH April 21 – Histories and Mysteries Beneath The Inland Seas, Holland MI, MSRA April 25 - Meeting - Speaker: Tom Lutz, Author “Shaping Chicago” May 30, June 27, July 25 - Meetings July 29 - Jim Haigh Memorial Dive, Haigh Quarry August 29 – Meeting September 26 Meeting - Speaker: Peter Hirthe, President of the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society October 13, 20, or 27 - ICSSD President's Night Banquet and Raffle October 24 - Meeting ( 31st is Halloween ) November 17 – Shipwrecks and Scuba, Huron, OH November 23 - 100th Anniversary of Rouse Simmons sinking November 2-3 – Gales of November, Duluth, MN November 14-17 – DEMA Show, Las Vegas, NV November 28 - Meeting - Elections, and Project Status Review Meeting November 30 Christmas Tree Ship Arrives ( December 1st Main Event ) - www.christmasship.org December – UASC / LOUP Holiday Party Page 4 Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago “Wreck Checker” Winter 2012 UASC’s 2011 Guest Speakers January - Rich Gross, historian with the Great Lakes Exploration Group (GLEG), presented “In Search of the Long Lost (and Found?) Le Griffon, a vessel built by the French explorer La Salle.” Lost in 1679, it is believed to be the oldest shipwreck in the Great Lakes. Rich provided a detailed
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