President:  John A. "Jack" Cook   The President presides at club meetings, board meetings, and special events. The President is also the corporate representative at all functions. John A. "Jack" Cook is our president for 2012. Jack was previously the Dive Coordinator for 2008 and 2009. He is a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and retired from a second career as a probation officer for Los Angeles County in 2010. He started diving in 1962. He took a break from diving from 1963 until 2003, when he returned to the water. He is currently a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer working as an independent dive instructor. Jack approaches his term as president as a "Back to Basics" administration, where we bring our club back to the true meaning a being a dive club and fulfill our charter as a California chartered non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting snorkeling, skin diving, and scuba diving to the general public.

Vice President: Mike Orlando     The Vice President is in charge of organizing our yearly membership drive, accuratly tracking memberships, and providing membership updates (number of members, new members, etc.) at each monthly club or board meeting.  The Vice President also prepares and ensures delivery of membership packages to new members.    Mike Orlando is our Vice Pres. for 2012. Mike has been a board member since 2008. He started diving in 1996 He is currently a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer working as a dive instructor.

Secretary: Colleen Hodgkins   The Secretary takes minutes at both the club and board meetings and maintains those minutes so they are readily accessable during the meetings. The secretary also maintains an inventory and location of club property.  Colleen Hodgkins is our Secretary for 2012. Colleen is a long time member of the club and has been very active in club dives and other club events.

Treasurer:  Robert Wisdom   The Treasurer collects dues and all other club monies, maintains the clubs savings and checking accounts, and makes facility reservations for special events. The Treasurer also presents a brief finincial report at each club and board meeting and prepares a yearly written financial report for the annual corporate meeting.   Robert Wisdom is our Treasurer for 2012. Robert has been a  board meember since 2009.

Conservation Officer:  Larry Ladd   The Conservation Officer advises the membership and Board of Directors on conservation matters including cleanup activities and changes in federal, state and local regulations. The Conservation Officer also coordinates the clubs involvement in events such as Earth Day, Coastal Clean-up, and other enviromental activites the club pursues.   Larry Ladd is our Conservation Officer for 2012. Larry has been an active memberfor many years, and has also served on the board many years.

Newsletter Editor:  Terry Hodgkins The Newsletter Editor compiles articles for the newsletter, prepares the newsletter for reproduction, reproduces newsletter, and mails the newsletters before a scheduled club meeting. The Newsletter Editor also prepares and produces materials needed for the annual banquet and other events.   Terry Hodgkins is our Newsletter Editor for 2012. Terry is a returning board member who has held a number of board positions including previous terms as Newsletter Editor.

Program Officer:  John Nichols   The Program Officer schedules speakers and/or entertainment for monthly club meetings, special activities, and our annual banquet. They also coordinate facility needs for guest speakers and introduces them at the event. The Program Officer also obtains raffle prizes for the monthly meeting and ensures that refreshments are available.   John Nichols is our Program Officer for 2012. John has been a certified diver for 32 years and has held many club positions from Program Chairman to President.

Dive Coordinator:   The position of Dive Coordinator is currently vacant. The Dive Coordinator schedules and coordinates dives and diving events for the club membership including beach, boat, and other diving activities. The Dive Coordinator also researches and advises the membership and board on diving matters of safety, technical nature, or changes to diving laws and regulations. Where approporiate, the Dive Coordinator collects money on behalf of the club and ensures the money is received by the treasurer.

Corporate Secretary:  John Bottka   The Corporate Secretary schedules the annual corporate meeting and provides guidence to the participants in the form of an agenda. They maintain a list of Operating Procedure changes the board approves during the year and incorporates those changes into the yearly update for the corporate meeting. The Corporate Secretary also works with the Treasurer to fufill any corporate reporting requirements.   John Bottka is our Corporate Secretary for 2012. John is a returning board member who has held a number of board positions over the years. Webmaster:  John Bottka   The Webmaster maintains the clubs website and makes updates twice a month and as needed for special events and disimination of time critical information. The Webmaster also insures that the domain registration and hosting accounts are paid up and that site information, e-mail acounts, and autoforwarding is current.   John Bottka is our Webmaster for 2012. John is a returning board member who has held other board positions.

Member-At-Large: Annette Childree As the newest member of the board, I just wanted to introduce myself.  Most of you know me from the meetings and some of our events.  My name is Annette Childree and I am married to well everybody knows Sam.  I was born in the San Fernando Valley; I’ve been calling the A.V. my home since 1993.  I am the proud mommy of three and grammy of one.  I work for the Palmdale School District as a Special Education Assistant.  This is not my first board position.  I was a board member and treasure for the Palmdale High School Swim Team Boosters for two years and held multiple local board positions for the Greater Los Angeles Girl Scout Council here in the AV for the past 18 years.  I have only been diving since July of 2009, so yes, I am a newbie.  I am certified up to the advance open water level and I have a few specialties.  My youngest daughter, Krystal, is also a diver and member of AVDD.  Her and my husband, are both certified rescue divers.  I would say the part of diving for me is the kelp.  I love just floating in it and relaxing.  Thanks Mike!!! Oh ya, the seals are a blast also.  Thanks to great instructors and dive buddies, divin has become one of my favorite hobbies.  Just wish I had more time.  Look forward to the next year of diving and AVDD events.