It is hard to believe that another Our World-Underwater show is already approaching. The volunteers have been working hard, to insure a wonderful show with some special topics and expanded seminars and an expanded children’s section. Everyone is ready to once again showcase the Dive Industry. The show is packed so you will want to stay the weekend at our host hotel, Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont Illinois. This hotel is attached to the Donald E. Stephens convention center where the show will once again be held and has an indoor walkway to get back and forth.
The winner of the Middle Coast award has been picked and we are sure everyone will be proud of this section. He really has worked his whole life growing in diving and has helped thousands of divers. We have also picked an award recipient for the 42nd Our World – Underwater Outstanding achievement award. This person will not come as a surprise, he as dedicated most of his life to the underwater world, and is a diver, inventor and has a passion for diving. BUT…you will have to wait for the show to find out who was chosen.
This year we are bring the singing cowboy “PUP” back to sing at the kickoff party and up front with SCUBA Radio. Pup will also play at the back bar Saturday afternoon. OWU is well known for the educational presentations, and this year will be no different. The Saturday Meeting for business people at the Hyatt will include some great topics on conducting business in the new economy and much more. DAN programs will be offered all weekend and our Wonders of the Sea and Shipwreck rooms have some fantastic presenters. You will want to join us in the DIVE around the world educational seminars along with the topics discussed in the DIVE Medicine room and travel room.
So we look forward to seeing you and do not forget your camera for the great photos of industry leaders like Stan Waterman, Ernie Brooks, and many more.
For more info visit, www.ourworldunderwater.com. ■
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