Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago

General

Approximately 28 members and guests met at 6:30 on the 8th floor of the Helix Building, 310 S. Racine at Jackson.
- New Members: Lucy Ann Werner
- Guests: Cynthia Sipata
- Guest Speaker: UASC Project Leaders Presenting Plans for the 2012 Survey Season:
  - John Bell:
    - Side Scan Sonar Survey Techniques and Car Ferry Reference Grid
  - John & Ruth Loftus:
    - Car Ferry No. 2
  - Tony Kiefer:
    - Zion Schooners are actually a steam barge.
  - Don Doherty:
    - Val’s Wreck
  - Michael Angelo Gagliardi:
    - Flora Hill
  - Greg Lane:
    - The Silver Spray
  - Jim Jarecki:
    - Material Service Barge
Tonight's meeting was conducted by our President, John Bell. Refreshments were provided by John & Kat Bell.

President - John Bell
- Welcome
Secretary - John Bell provided copies of the minutes, written by John Gerty, from the last meeting, which were approved.
Treasurer – Bob Gadbois reported the status of the treasury
- Expenditures:
  - Office Max to print the latest WreckChecker
  - Renew the Post Office Box
  - Contact Bob for further details

Membership – Rosters were provided by Scott Reimer No new changes.
- Renewal notices for 2012 have been mailed to all members. 2012 dues are due by January 1st.
- Some renewals have been received for 2012 from OWU, CMF and from tonight's meeting.
Web Site - Jack Bolous
- The website has been updated with special features. Most notably there is a Members Only area featuring new, detailed content such as the latest WreckChecker and members' forum.
- Send any information or suggestions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Content always appreciated.
ICSSD – Claire Gadbois reported on the Illinois Council of Skin and Scuba Divers: Signup sheets available for working the ICSSD booth and the OWU show at large.

Upcoming 2012 ICSSD events are:
- March 25th Sunday - Underwater Competition from 11 am to 5 pm, at the Pavillion in Elk Grove Village. ( UASC are the reigning champions. )
- October 6th Pumpkin Carving at Haigh Quarry sponsored by the Tritons.
- President's Night - Oct 27th or Oct 13th

DiveHeart Liaison - Diane Gulczynski
- Trip to Cozumel planned.
- Don Doherty: Diveheart is looking for donations of old scuba gear for pool training.
- Trip to Cozumel planned.
- Check the DiveHeart web site for info on upcoming events.
Survey Coordinator - John Gerty
- Tonight's presentation is the report
Safety - Chet Childs
- Nothing to report at this time.
Other Items:
- A storage space has been provided to UASC by Helix Photo. A file cabinet is now included. Artifacts and other UASC materials will finally have a common home. Cataloging of UASC materials shall be conducted in the course of 2012
Our Current UASC Officers and Committee Chairs:
- Officers:
  - President: John Bell
  - Vice President: Bob Rushman
  - Treasurer: Bob Gadbois
  - Secretary: John Gerty
- The following committee heads are either continuing or taking on new posts:
  - Newsletter Editor: Delphine Pontvieux
  - Speaker Coordinator: Jim Jarecki
  - Survey Coordinator: John Gerty
  - Webmaster: Jack Bolous
  - Refreshments Coordinator: Dan Kasberger
  - Membership Chair: Scott Reimer
  - ICSSD Liaison: Claire Gadbois
  - DiveHeart Liaison: Gene Hasiak
  - Safety Coordinator: Chet Childs
  - Training coordinator: Beth Plotner
Recent Events

Ghost Ships Festival - April 13-14, 2012
- This festival is held in South Milwaukee, and focuses exclusively on shipwrecks, mostly in the Great Lakes, mostly Lake Michigan.
- UASC will have a booth and probably some presenters.

Next meeting: Wednesday March 28, 2012.
- Speaker: Jeanne Gang The Architect proposing the the Creation of an island ringed lagoon off Northerly Island.
- Refreshments to be provided by: John Gerty
THANKS to John and Kat Bell for providing tonight's refreshments
Requests:
- Presenter for 5th Grade Class
- Historical Society of Ogden Dunes looking for a presenter
- Chicago Shipmasters Association- Group of Ships captains running tugs, freighters, etc. on the great lakes. Looking for a program for the springtime. Pete Chval is the contact.
Sign up for meeting refreshments - Dan Kasberger Refreshments coordinator.
OTHER: Miscellaneous new business items should be brought up – briefly – now.
- Speakers are always needed.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00, after which a number of members retired to Ricobene's for further discussions and socializing.