Release Archives for: DEMA Association
Dr. A. Jose Jones and Chuck Nicklin Named 2010 Reaching Out Award Recipients

Recipients to be Honored at 2010 DEMA Awards Party Taking Place November 19, 2010 at the Las Vegas Hilton
8/17/2010

DEMA's BE A DIVER advertising program helps dive centers increase student signups

Mermet Springs Experiences Increased Class Size in 2010
8/11/2010

DEMA Bylaws Change Passes

Changes to be made to Board Members length of service
7/21/2010

DEMA Provides BP Oil Spill Lawsuit Information

Alabama Diving Business Initiates Claim
6/30/2010

DEMA Launches Website to Help Promote Positive Information about Gulf Coast Diving

GulfStateDiving.com Created to Help Compile Positive, First-Hand Information From Dive Businesses in the Gulf State Region
6/15/2010

DEMA Members Encouraged to Vote on By-Laws Change

If Passed Amendment Would Limit Number of Consecutive Terms A Board Member Can Serve
6/14/2010

DEMA Provides Detailed Help for Dive Professionals Affected by DeepWater Oil Accident

DEMA Executive Director Tom Ingram distributed this news to the dive industry regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
6/8/2010

DEMA Responds to Petition Request

Response issued as a result of the petition presented to DEMA Board at DEMA Show 2009 in Orlando.
6/8/2010

DEMA Requests Nominations for 2011 Board of Directors

Deadline for DEMA Members to Submit Nominations is June 30, 2010
6/7/2010

DEMA to Present Member Update, Advertising Seminar at SCUBA SHOW

JOIN TOM INGRAM FOR DEMA MEMBER UPDATE AND SEMINAR, "TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS; GOING BEYOND 'HIT & RUN' ADVERTISING"
5/10/2010

DEMA Invited to Testify in Washington DC

Executive Director Tom Ingram speaks before the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
5/4/2010

DEMA to Present Member Update, Advertising Seminar at Beneath the Sea

Update and Seminar Will Take Place in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Meadowlands Exposition Center at 10:00 am
3/24/2010

DEMA Releases Funds for 2010 Regional Co-Op Program

DEMA’s 2010 Co-op Program Helps Promote Local Retailer’s Be A Diver Advertising Campaigns
3/18/2010

Nominations Being Accepted for 2010 Reaching Out Awards

Nomination Deadline is Friday, April 23, 2010
2/23/2010

DEMA Offers FREE Retailer Advertising/Promotion Seminar at Our World Underwater

Association also schedules MEMBER UPDATE for industry professionals in conjunction with Our World Underwater event.
2/10/2010

Candidates for DEMA Special Election Announced

Election to Fill Vacant A2 Category “Certification And Training Organizations” Seat To Begin March 12, 2010
12/14/2009

DEMA Announces Special Election; Nominations Open in the A2 (Certification-Training Organizations) Category

Election to Take Place Beginning February 19, 2010
11/30/2009

Jim Byrem Named President of DEMA Board of Directors

Hawaiian Based Retailer to Fill Presidential Position
11/5/2009

DEMA President Al Hornsby Resigns

Important issues involved in this crucial industry moment.
10/28/2009

DEMA Expands Matching Co-op Program for Dive Retailers in 2010

DEMA’s Unprecedented Co-Op Program Now Matches 100% of Local Retailer’s Be A Diver Radio and Television Ad Buys
10/28/2009

Share Your Feedback at These DEMA Member Events at DEMA Show

Multiple opportunities for interaction with DEMA Board members and staff
10/27/2009

Memo from DEMA Outlines Procedures Used for 2008 Bylaws Amendment

Message to industry from DEMA Offices.
10/27/2009