July 2006 Edition

July Massage Special
Bring the Feet to Life and the Body will Follow. Receive an aromatherapy foot bath, 15-minute foot reflexology treatment and a 60-minute full body massage for $70 (save $5)

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Refer a student to us: Receive a Specialty Kit $42.95 value for $22.95, The student will ALSO will receive a FREE Total Dive Log (Poly)

OPEN WATER DIVER

This course is for everyone, family, friends and co-workers

Step 1-home study
Start learning to dive today! Come in and pick up your home study kit, watch the DVD, read the diving manual, and complete the study questions.

Step 2-class & pool
Learning to dive is as much fun as diving itself, and you will be diving in our “Open Water Simulator” during your very first class at Midwest Aquatics. You will gain the knowledge and skills you need to dive safely and and have a great time exploring the underwater world.

Step 3-certification dives
You will conclude your training when you join Midwest Aquatics at Table Rock Lake where you will enjoy diving in the real-world. You will practice all that you have learned as you make five training dives. Come join us where our focus is FUN and we think that should be your focus too.

SSI's modular, six-session teaching system includes a video, manual, study guide, DiveLog and dive tables. And with SSI's home study approach, you will be able to minimize your time in the classroom allowing for more time in the water developing ability and comfort.

Open Water Diver Prices
Materials: $64.95
Tuition: $175.00
Schedule: July 7-9 and
July 21-23

Wow what a wonderful month for new divers!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Krista Martin OWC 06/18/2006
Sean Martin OWC 06/18/2006
Cary Martin OWC 06/18/2006
Austin Martin OWC 06/18/2006
Mark Anderson OWC 06/18/2006
Jordan Hurcombhalvorsen OWC 06/18/2006
Janie Clemow OWC 06/18/2006
Drake Clemow OWC 06/18/2006
Anthony Middleton OWC 06/18/2006
Roseanne Middleton OWC 06/18/2006

We hope to see you all practicing here very soon. Also keep up with the calendar to get in that nitrox, or other speciality class you were interested in.

Fall Swim Semester sign-ups

Week of July 10th – Current customers NO Changes

Week of July 17th – Current Making Changes & Spring customers returning

July 25th – Open sign-up begins

Midwest Aquatics Scuba Club
Call the store or email MASC@midwestaquatics.com to become a member or if you have any questions!

NEXT EVENT/MEETING
July 28th at 7pm - 1st Annual Party In The Lot (PITL) at MWA (BBQ , Homebrew, and DJ!)

ON DECK
August TBD - Still thinking about going to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, but it will depend on participation.

REMAINDER OF 2006
Aug/Sep - Oceanic Rep Demos Heads Up Display (HUD) Mask (Date & Time TBA)

September 15th-17th - 1st Annual TRUC (Table Rock Underwater Cleanup) Contest
In conjunction with the September MWA Houseboat trip to Table Rock Lake
Prizes for various categories including heaviest item recovered, most valuable item recovered, etc.

October 14th at 7pm - Midwest Aquatics 2007 Trip Coverage at MWA

November 11th from 8am-5pm - Diving Fundraiser at MWA

December 2nd at 7pm - MASC Holiday Party
You won't want to miss this party!

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador : May 23-June 1, 2007

On land and in the sea, the Galapagos Islands give the impression of a diabolic Garden of Eden. The islands' tumultuous volcanic history of scorched earth and fiery flows are evident the moment you arrive.

Inhospitable . Uninhabitable. Tortured.

These are the adjectives inspired by the lava-sea-scape. But look closer... this seemingly spartan landscape is in fact teeming with life; the first of the Galapagos' many contradictions. Suddenly you realize that what you thought was a rock is in fact a sun-seeking iguana! And to add to your surprise, it doesn't seem the least bit perturbed by your intrusive gaze!

Upon departing Kansas City we travel to the city of Quito, Ecuador. We will spend our first night in Quito before continuing on to San Cristobal where we will board the Galapagos Aggressor. Diving begins Friday and ends Wednesday morning. Three islands will be explored through land tours during the week. Snorkeling and bird watching excursions are also conducted between dives. Every Galapagos Aggressor charter includes thrilling shark dives at remote Wolf and Darwin Islands. When you step off the plane in Galapagos, you are entering a magical world. The wonders of Galapagos will unfold before your eyes during the Thursday to Thursday adventure!

TRIP COST: $4,899
Initial deposit: $500.00 (Non-refundable unless trip is full and your spot can be resold)
2nd deposit: $2,000.00 Due Jan. 12, 2007
Balance due: March 9, 2007

TRIP INCLUDES:
- Airfare from Kansas City to San Cristobal
- 7 nights aboard the Galapagos Agressor
- 2 nights Hotel in Quito
- Diving
- Land Tours
- Meals, Snacks and Drinks
- Transfers
- Taxes

DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Gratuities, park and port fees or Nitrox

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