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Dive Right In Scuba Newsletter December, 2009
 


Dris LOGOMerry Christmas to EVERYONE!  At DRIS, we know everyone celebrates different Holidays, but instead of just saying Happy Holidays, we will still say Merry Christmas as that is what we celebrate!  Please take that into your own Holiday Celebration as we wish you and your families the best!

We have had a great year, and we hope as everyone reflects on the past, that you can say you would be on Santa's Nice List.

As the Year ends and we move into 2010, we want everyone to know that we are already hard planning another year of Dive Events for you!

Check out our Winter Classes on the Homepage and our Upcoming trips.  There is still plenty to do over the winter.  Don't let your skills go cold...join us at the Pool on Thursdays to stay up on your skills.

 
Merry Christmas,
 
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Mall of America Shark Dive
It's about time!
Mall of America Shark DiveOur most talked about trip!  Join us as we go to the Mall of America in Minnesota and dive with the sharks in their huge aquarium.

We will be Leaving on Friday Feb. 26th and coming back on Sunday.  The trip includes a hotel for 2 nights and 2 dives in the Aquarium. 

The first dive will be in the fresh water side where you will dive with big Sturgeons and Alligator Gars.  After you are acclimated and comfortable, dive 2 takes you in with the sharks.  The Shark Wranglers setup a perimeter and and you are safe and cozy as the sharks swim past. 

The trip will cost $380.  You will be responsible for your own food and drinks.  There is a FREE shuttle that runs between the mall so bring your friends and family so they can watch you dive!

You can see a video of one of our trips by clicking this sentence.


 
So Sad to say Goodbye
Goodbye Heather
Heather KahneHeather will unfortunately be leaving us here at DRIS.  She quickly became part of the family here at DRIS and to you, our customers.  She was offered another position with a Doctor.  Although she doesn't want to go, the position and opportunity is too good to pass up. 

We are sad to see her go and wish her the best in her future job career.  You will still see Heather at the Dive Functions and pursuing her Dive Master.

We are now looking to replace her position.  We need someone over the age of 18.  You can grab an application at the shop if you are interested.

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DAN DEMP CPR Class
January 9th
Dan DEMP
It is a rare event when a dive emergency is a single event. More often than not, separate small problems compound to create a larger problem.
Divers and dive professionals interested in understanding first aid care for dive emergencies can now take the Diving Emergency Management Provider course from our DAN Instructor. This single program integrates the knowledge and skills from several DAN Training Programs into a single eight-hour day.

The Diving Emergency Management Provider
course includes:
-Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries
-First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
-Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Scuba Diving
-Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

Sign up now for the January 9th Class.  Seats are limited!

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BIG SALES
Check Here for the New SALES
Dris LOGOWe have some more GREAT SALES this month.  We will give you a sneak preview here, but make sure you check our Online Store Specials HERE and also go to our main page and hit Monthly Specials for other non published deals!
Oceanic OC1 Dual Algorithm Computer on sale and you get FREE Engraving on the back!
 
ALL Hollis Regs on Sale Starting at $289

Drysuits Starting at $850 and Including the Drysuit Specialty

HOG 32lb Singles Wing $159

1000 Lumen Can Light Starting at $549 - BRIGHT

Oceanic Air Integrated Computers Starting at $549.99 Hoseless at $699

There IS LOTS more on sale.  Be sure to Let us know what you are looking for and check all of our sales locations given above for specials.  You never know what will be on sale next!
January Classes
Lots more to do
Winter Scuba ClassesA quick list of some of our upcoming and popular classes....

- Equipment Specialist - Jan. 4th
- Dan 1st Aid - Jan. 6th
- Nitrox Gas Blender - Jan. 11th
- DAN O2 - Jan. 13th
- Emergency First Response Class & Update - 
      Jan.  14th
- O2 Service Technician - Jan. 15th
- Visual Tank Inspections - Jan. 16th
- Drysuit Class POOL - Jan. 25th
- Rescue CLASS Jan. 19th with Pool Jan. 25th
- Learn your Dive Computer - Jan. 27th
- Computer Nitrox - Jan. 28th

ICE DIVER- As soon as the ice allows.  Call to get on the list

For questions please call or email us
Lake Michigan Gift Certificates
Order now and save!
Lake Michigan Wreck DivingIf you know you want to join us on the Lake, now is the best time to secure your spot.  Don't worry about when, but right now if you contact Jim Gentile of Windy City Diving and buy a Gift Certificate for his 2010 Charter Season, DRIS will give you your choice of either:

$10 Towards ANY equipment Purchase
$20 Towards ANY Class or Specialty

The time to save is NOW!  You can contact Jim below.  Be sure to tell him Dive Right In Scuba Sent you!

Capt. Jim Gentile
Windy City Diving
TX:  630.209.2445
EM:  Jim@WindyCityDiving.Net
<http://www.WindyCityDiving.Net>

Dive Right In Scuba
Stay tuned we have LOTS of new stuff coming this winter from product to classes, we will have all kinds of things to keep you thinking about diving.  The Mall of America Shark Dive is on the horizon as well...
 
Dive Right In Scuba
24222 W. Lockport St
Plainfield, Illinois 60544
 
In This Issue
Diving with Sharks
Goodbye to an Employee
DAN DEMP Class
New January Classes
Lake Michigan Give Certificates
Equipment Specialist
Pack up Today!
Visual Tank Inspections
Instructors Needed
Equipment Specialist
Equipment Specialist
Why Equipment Specialist?

Whether it's a regulator problem, a wet suit tear or a broken mask strap, the
Equipment Specialist course can help.

This Specialty course prepares you for the basic equipment maintenance, care and adjustments you'll encounter every day. In addition, you'll get the valuable
background on equipment repair and purchase, making you better able to
protect your investment.


$75 and the class is January 4th here at the Shop
 
Quick Trips.....
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If your able to pick up and go on a vacation with short notice...NOW IS THE TIME! 

With the current state of our economy, and every other economy, there are some great deals on last minute travel. 

Check out these great trips that are almost half off! 
Go on two or three trips for the price of one!

Get your scuba fix at a beautiful destination around the world!

Get in touch with Lynda Anderson about these quick trips!

Email Lynda
847-428-2300
 
Visual Tank Inspections
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Want to learn how to do a Visual Inspection on your own tanks?  Not only does DRIS teach you how to Inspect your tanks, but we also have Tank Cleaning Parties!  These are setup to help you AFTER you have taken the class so you have a place to go and clean your cylinders in a fun environment...we also know you might never do enough to stay proficient, so this is a way to have one of our trained Pros double check your work.

During the SDI Visual Inspection Procedures course you will learn to promote safety in the care and maintenance of high-pressure scuba cylinders by way of your SDI Instructor and a comprehensive Visual Inspection Procedures manual. 

One of the goals of this course is to raise the consciousness of the industry to the need to meet and exceed the minimum standards established by local Regulations.  Another goal is to train inspectors in the proper handling, filling, and inspection techniques including the identification of the various defective conditions that can lead to cylinder rejection or condemnation.

 The Student will be required to have proper Visual Inspection Equipment to take the class so that in the future, they have the proper tools to do a proper Visual Inspection.
Looking for More?
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Dive Right In Scuba is always looking for more help with classes.  We are looking for Divemasters and Instructors. 

Think you have what it takes? 

Are you ready for the next step?

Look into becoming a DM or Instructor and see what more there is to offer.  As a 5 Star Professional Develpment Center, we can take you all the way through Instructor Level and help with placement with us or other shops whether local or in tropical destinations!

Benefits include:  Air, Equipment Specials, Insurance, MONEY, and much more!

Email today to find out more!

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