
California Ships to Reefs
Only 12 days left to register!
California
Ships to Reefs (CSTR) has teamed with the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet
(SBRF) fleet oiler crews to host a tour of SBRF, an all-day get
acquainted hospitality suite and banquet with full CSTR presentation --
April 10, 2010. This event is a wonderful opportunity for those who
have served ...on the SBRF vessels to meet with CSTR members/volunteers
who are working to take one or more of these vessels to create
artificial reefs off California's coastline. The one thing we share is
helping these vessels to continue to serve in a new capacity for up to
100 years, and in some cases more. Please join us for this event, get
acquainted and visit the fleet. For more information and registration
visit http://www.californiashipstoreefs.org/Ca lendar?eventId=99968&EventViewMode=2&Cal endarViewType=1&SelectedDate=4/1/2010.
www.californiashipstoreefs.org
This event is a wonderful opportunity for those who have served on the SBRF vessels to meet with CSTR members/volunteers who are working to take one or more of these vessels to create artificial reefs ...

California Ships to Reefs
YEAR-END VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISING DRIVE
As is the case with many non-profit organizations across the country, California Ships to Reefs has launched its Year-End Volunteer/Fundraising campaign. We know that this has been a difficult year for many, including many of us and our friends. CSTR would like all our 2009 spons...ors, donors, and volunteers to know how greatly we appreciate their continuing support for our efforts to enhance California’s coastal environment, and the economic situations of our coastal communities.
While monetary donations are certainly critical to any non-profit organization, CSTR would like our supporters to know that there are many other ways they can provide assistance to the organization. Supporters can also make tax-deductible donations in the forms of personal property, real estate, vehicles, or boats. CSTR participates in several public events throughout the year such as the Fred Hall Fishing Tackle & Boat Shows, and the annual SCUBA Show sponsored by California Dive News. Business owners and manufacturers can contribute goods to be used as silent auction prizes, awards, and other gifts for participants in these events.
First and foremost, California Ships to Reefs is an entirely volunteer-based organization. If a donation of funds or material goods is not possible, supporters are heartily encouraged to volunteer their time with any of our hard-working committees. 2009 has been an incredible year of advancement towards our ultimate goal of creating artificial reefs, and more than ever we need the help of volunteers committed to seeing California’s coastal environments and communities improved as never before.
Finally, the motto of CSTR has always been "Loose Lips Sink Ships!" Please tell your friends and family about our volunteer/fundraising drive. Help us raise volunteers and resources needed for our ongoing projects like baseline studies, towing vessels to cleaning sites, permitting expenses, and all the details that go into a project.
The Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to wish you all Happy Holidays!
To make a contribution, visit http://www.californiashipstoreefs.org/Ca lendar?eventId=105767&EventViewMode=2&Ca lendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=12/1/2009
www.californiashipstoreefs.org
This event starts December 1, 2009 and runs through midnight December 31, 2009. All donations are tax-deductible. Receipts will be provided upon request.

California Ships to Reefs
California Ships to Reefs (CSTR) has teamed with the Suisun Bay Reserve
Fleet (SBRF) fleet oiler crews to host a tour of SBRF, an all-day get
acquainted hospitality suite and banquet with full CSTR presentation.
This event is a wonderful opportunity for those who have served on the
SBRF vessels to meet with CSTR members/v...olunteers who are working to
take one or more of these vessels to create artificial reefs off
California's coastline. The one thing we share is helping these
vessels to continue to serve in a new capacity for up to 100 years, and
in some cases more. Please join us for this event, get acquainted and
visit the fleet.
This event will take place on April 10, 2010 at the Walnut Creek Marriott at 2355 North Main Street.
Itinerary
10am - 4pm Hospitality Suite in the Concierge Lounge
1pm - 3pm SBRF Tour at Bay View Charters @ Martinez Marine, 7 North Court St.
6pm - 9pm Banquet in the Contra Costa Ballroom
Pricing
Hotel only activities - $89/person
SBRF Tour only - $30/person
Complete Event - $119/person
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Walnut Creek Marriott. Two
doubles or single king rooms are $89/night + tax. These rooms will be
on the same floor and near the Concierge Lounge for easy access to the
all-day hospitality suite. To make your reservations, please contact
the hotel directly at 1-800-828-5613 and identify yourself as being
with California Ships to Reefs. We will also have an online
reservation link on our website soon.
Deadline
In order to obtain these excellent prices we have a January 13th
deadline. So contact the hotel immediately to secure your rooms, and
go to our website to register and pay for the event. Space is limited
so get your reservations EARLY. The link to register for the
activities is
http://californiashipstoreefs.org/Calend ar?eventId=99968&EventViewMode=2&Calenda rViewType=1&SelectedDate=4/1/2010
californiashipstoreefs.org
This event is a wonderful opportunity for those who have served on the SBRF vessels to meet with CSTR members/volunteers who are working to take one or more of these vessels to create artificial reefs ...

California Ships to Reefs California Ships to Reefs Offers Alternative for Ship Disposal to Obama Administration. Read all about it at www.californiashipstoreefs.org.

California Ships to Reefs The October newsletter is now available at CaliforniaShipstoReefs.org!

California Ships to Reefs
Don't forget to sign up for the 1st Annual California Ships to Reefs Awards Weekend, Sept 26 and 27! Details and signup here: http://www.californiashipstoreefs.org/Ca lendar?eventId=41130&EventViewMode=2&Cal endarViewType=1&SelectedDate=9/3/2009
www.californiashipstoreefs.org
A. Full-Weekend Advanced Volunteer (over 6 months) Diver (includes Advanced Seminars, Awards Banquet & Dive Charter)

California Ships to Reefs The Vandenberg wet down just short of 7:30 AM PST. The clock on the web site said 2 ½ hours to go when lots of black smoke went up and she went down quick and did not appear to roll. There was no sound or comments on the web cast. Details to follow when

California Ships to Reefs
The Vandenberg Sinking tomorrow morning is at 10:00 AM PDT, not 7:00 AM PDT as previously reported.
http://www.sinkthevandenberg.com
www.sinkthevandenberg.com
Watch the sinking of the USS Vandenberg Live! See videos of the creation of the world's 2nd largest artificial reef!

California Ships to Reefs
EXCITING WEEK AHEAD – VANDENBERG REEFING, SCUBA SHOW, AND CASINO NIGHT!!!
This week is promises to be a memorable one for everyone interested in artificial reefing, SCUBA diving, and the Ships to Reefs Revolution!
The USNS Vandenberg is scheduled to be reefed on Wednesday, May 27th in Key West, Florida.
Here in Southern C...alifornia it is less than seven days until the 2009 SCUBA Show and Casino Night event!
www.californiashipstoreefs.org
This week is promises to be a memorable one for everyone interested in artificial reefing, SCUBA diving, and the Ships to Reefs Revolution! The USNS Vandenberg is scheduled to be reefed on Wednesday, ...

California Ships to Reefs
ONLY 8 DAYS TO SCUBA SHOW & CASINO NIGHT!!
We are nearing the one week to go mark, and there are still lots of opportunities to get your advance tickets to the exciting Casino Night event benefiting California Ships to Reefs at the 2009 SCUBA Show! Currently we have sold enough tickets for the event to fill ½ the venue..., so don’t hesitate to get your advance tickets soon!
Details at www.californiashipstoreefs.org!
www.californiashipstoreefs

California Ships to Reefs
ONLY 12 DAYS TO SCUBA SHOW AND CASINO NIGHT!
This promises to be a great evening of fun with great prizes available at the final raffle. And don’t forget that there will also be a silent auction going on during the evening’s festivities!! There are some great prizes lined up here with more coming. We’ll announce the final list soon.
www.californiashipstoreefs.org

California Ships to Reefs
AS OF SUNDAY 5/17, ONLY 13 DAYS TO SCUBA SHOW AND CASINO NIGHT!
This year the door prize is an amazing twelve night trip to Indonesia for one provided by SCUBA Travel Ventures!!! The trip includes 7 nights at Cocotinos Resort on Bunaken, Bangka side of Manado and 5 nights at Kasawari Lembeh Resort on the world famous Le...mbeh Straits. Airfare is not included in the package.
Details at www.californiashipstoreefs.org
www.californiashipstoreefs.orgThis

California Ships to Reefs has identified several vessels which are suitable as artificial reefs and are available to the organization for use in reefing projects. We are now in need of Project Managers to oversee the permitting, relocation, cleaning/diverization, and reefing of these vessels...

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Sample support letter for AB634...
Honorable Diane Harkey
California State Assembly
State Capital, Room 4177
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 634, Relating to Liability - Support
Dear Assemblywoman Harkey:
I understand the necessity of protecting and sustaining the health of our oceans, here in California, and around the gl...obe, for both environmental and economic reasons, strongly support AB 634.
This bill will encourage the State of California and local ports to allow and support the placement of artificial reefs in their jurisdictions. The State of California and local governments need this bill so they can participate in this important movement to restore sustainable economies to California's historic ports and add or restore some of the habitat which has been lost in the ocean environment.
Thank you for authoring this important legislation to assist in revitalizing California's ports, coastal economy and the ocean environment.
Sincerely,
Name
Title
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