Invite to AUC Members: AUC's Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers 2020 - held under COVID Protocols.  Please meet in main foyer of Percy Page Centre with face covering/mask, physical distancing requirements and do not attend if feeling ill.  AGM will consist of Presentation of Reports, the Financial Statements from previous fiscal year (2019), President's Message & summary of previous year's programs, events and activities.  Followed by Election of Officers for AUC's Board of Directors (2020-2022).  Nominations accepted until Nov 7, 2020 (one week prior).  No additional business or nominations from floor will be added.  No food/drinks offered due to COVID. Please attend (only if well) or via ZOOM and help influence the future direction of the AUC.   MUST RSVP: Limited seating, please RSVP to: info@albertaunderwatercouncil.com, PH: 780-427-9125, or Toll Free Ph: 1-888-307-8566  ZOOM Meeting link: contact AUC Office for Zoom Link (As per AUC Bylaws: must be member in advance of AGM by at least 6 months prior and current status confirmed to be eligible to attend/vote).  Not sure of your membership status?  Contact AUC office as above.

Attn: Edmonton & Area Certified Divers/AUC Members only: $15 pp, non member: $25 BRING ALL OWN GEAR (or rent from your favorite LDS - local dive shop).  Don't forget your "C-Card". ARRIVE: 3:45 PM (not earlier), UNLOAD gear at DOOR #10, move vehicle. NOTE: mandatory mask & physical distancing, wear bathing suit under street clothes, no lockers available, leave valuables at home or locked in car. Sign AUC & COVID Waivers, pay cash to AUC volunteers, etc. FINS in water at 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM After: Limit shower & quickly change, etc. Then place gear outside door #10, get vehicle, reload quickly. If wanted meet after at Brewster's Pub (max 6 per table), 116 St/104 Ave

NOTE: This Event's Status unknown & subject to change due to COVID-19   You can pay online or at the location.  Hosted by OceanSports.ca Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or special dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack, water, juice Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

NOTE: YES! Event Status is GO! But with limited participants & physical distancing due to COVID-19. UW LAKE CLEANUP at Lake Minnewanka's Cliff's Dive Site - Permit approved with thanks from Parks Canada NOTE: confirmed to have access to gate (just past boat launch) & able to drive thru & park next to picnic shelter, suggest that divers gear up at vehicle or tailgate, then walk down to beach after Dive Safety Briefing. LIMITED NUMBERS, MUST RSVP Via Registering online here for the first 20 divers only! Hosted by UnderwaterOutlaws.com and the Alberta Underwater Council COVID-19 Protocols to be followed:  Limit the numbers of participants via pre-registration (20 Divers maximum & 8-10 Shore Support Volunteers) Minimize interaction and require all participants to maintain physical distance of at least 2 meters (6 ft) Check temperatures (hand-held thermometer on site) and confirm that no one participates if feeling ill WAIVERS & RISK AWARENESS FORMS for both scuba diving and COVID-19 must be read & voluntarily signed prior to participation Contact details (name, phone #, email) must be provided for contact tracing afterwards if required Sanitizing of registration surfaces and encourage hand sanitizing/washing soap/water through-out the event Encourage use of individual face masks/coverings during Registration, Dive Safety Briefing, during Dive Buddy Gear Checks, etc. Encourage divers to handle only their own equipment, must sanitize before and after if assisting another (unless established cohorts or family members Encourage divers to stay at least 2 meters away from others when clearing their nose, sinuses or throat at the lake surface or after a dive Encourage frequent hand washing after handling & documenting trash collected NO FOOD or DRINKS PROVIDED – participants must bring their own Anyone with increased risk of severe COVID-19 for themselves or family members should be encouraged not to participate   Divers, Please Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, weight belt, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between MUST bring your own Lunch or snack, water, juice, etc., no food/lunch/drink provided due to COVID Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for potential raffle draws (if available)                                                            PROVIDED: AUC will provide mesh bags for trash & an emengency cutting device for all lake cleanup volunteer divers! THANK YOU!

NOTE: Event Status Unknown at this time due to COVID-19 Please RVSP to event host - date yet to be confirmed Hosted by AwesomeAdventures.ca Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snacks, water, juices, etc. Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

NOTE: EVENT STATUS UNKNOWN at this time due to COVID-19 You can pay online or at the location.  UW Dive Rodeo Events & Lake Cleanup Hosted by FortMacScuba.com Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will need to bring: writing slate & compass (one per buddy team), a dive light might also be useful! PLUS a tarp to change onto Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or special dietary requirements, bring your own lunch, juice or snacks Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

NOTE: Status of the event has yet to be determined due to COVID-19 You can pay online or at the location.  Hosted by Alberta Adventure Divers. Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

Sorry, EVENT CANCELLED BY HOST. You can pay online or at the location but you must rsvp (limited parking & # of divers).  Hosted by The Dive Outfitters. Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

EVENT STATUS - Canceled or Postponed (new date yet to be decided) but canceled for now due to difficulty of adhering to physical distancing public health requirements at this very busy public space.   Usually enjoy a fun day out at the lake underwater participating in a treasure hunt with a navigation challenge & lake cleanup (2 dives). You can pay online or at the location.  Hosted by Wing Divers Scuba Club​. Divers, Remember to Bring: All your dive gear and tanks (at least 2 or more) - BCD, regulators, drysuit/wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, boots, weights, dive computer, hood, gloves Other dive gear that you will find useful to bring: dive light, writing slate, compass, a tarp to change on Your certification card and logbook  Warm clothing, even if the sun is shining, be prepared for typical Alberta weather which could include rain, snow, and everything in between Most events include food and water, but if you have allergies or dietary requirements, bring your own lunch or snack Lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen Small amount of cash for registration fees, raffle draws, airfills (if available)

Kootenay Divers's Daze & Lake Cleanup on Sunday, June 7th at Jim Smith Lake - NEW DATE TBD (to be determined) - more details to come, come for both days or just one or the other. AND/OR: Kootenay Divers' Daze at Lazy Lake on Saturday, June 6th - fun dives only at Lazy Lake on Saturday - more details to come.

Kootenay Divers' Daze at Lazy Lake on Saturday, June 6th - fun dives only at Lazy Lake - more details to come.   Kootenay Divers - Lake Cleanup on Sunday, June 7th at Jim Smith Lake - more details to come, come for both days or just one or the other.

NOTE: EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 - date yet to be determined! You’re Invited to AGM - Annual General Meeting  Saturday,  May 2, 2020 at 11 am, AB Sports Hall of Fame, Red Deer, AB (upstairs boardroom) 11 AM—2 PM: AGM: Presentation of reports, financial statements for previous year, summary of previous year’s programs & activities.                                                           ELECTIONS: Nominations are needed  immediately for the Election of Officers for 2 yr term:  Vice President—2 year term                                                                                         Director (s) x 4—2 year term                                                                            Directors (s) x 2 - 1 year term                                                                                      Nomination forms required in advance.  Nomination Form: Contact AUC Office, or find on AUC Group FB Pg/Documents.              Followed by: LIGHT LUNCH & DVD Presentation: TBA This is your “Provincial Association” representing your sport—whether it is underwater sports or scuba diving.  Don’t miss this opportunity to shape it’s future & enjoy the benefits of membership to the fullest.                                               Note: there is no charge (other than your own travel costs) — try to car-pool with a buddy or other club members!!                                                                     PLEASE RSVP at least 1 week prior via email to AUC Office or via AUC Group Facebook (so that enough food for lunch can be ordered).                                                                                                Thank You for Your Support! Celebrating 60 Years in 2020.