WINTER 2016 - VOL. 33, NO. 2 ALM WINTER 2016 (2) ALM EXECUTIVE TEAM IN THIS ISSUE USLA Executive Board USLA Regional Presidents USLA Special Assignments President New England American Lifeguard Magazine Peter DaVis, Bob Bertrand B. Chris BreWster PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE . 4 GalVeston, TX
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[email protected] Northwest Membership Bert Whitaker Charlotte Graham UNDERWATER BLACKOUT . 24 Liaison Officer
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