February 3, 2010:  SPECIAL ELECTION FOR VACANT A2 BOARD SEAT WILL BEGIN MARCH 12, 2010
Current DEMA Member Voting Delegates Can Vote Using the Official Voting Packet Received via Mail or Utilize DEMA's Online Ballot from March 12 to April 12,2010
Click Here for details on the Election and Slate of candidates.
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January 15, 2010:  DIVE INDUSTRY ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
Numerous Options Exist for Aid During this Difficult Time

December 31, 2009:  DEMA'S 2009 ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT

December 11, 2009:  SPECIAL ELECTION UPDATE 
Election to Fill Vacant A2 Category "Certification and Training Organizations" Seat to Begin March 12, 2010

December 2, 2009:  DEMA SHOW 2009:  THOUSANDS OF DIVING PROFESSIONALS MEET FACE-TO-FACE
Networking, Education, Branding and Sales All Under One Roof.

November 18, 2009:  ATTENTION DEMA MEMBERS:  CALL FOR WRITE IN NOMINATIONS FOR DEMA'S 2010 SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANT DEMA BOARD SEAT
Election for Open A2 (Certification and Training Organizations) Seat to Take Place Beginning February 19, 2010

November 7, 2009:  MESSAGE FROM JIM BYREM, NEW DEMA BOARD PRESIDENT

November 5, 2009:  DEMA RESPONDS TO PETITION

November 5, 2009: JIM BYREM NAMED PRESIDENT OF DEMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hawaiian Based Retailer to Fill Presidential Position.

October 28, 2009:  DEMA EXPANDS MATCHING FUNDS CO-OP ADVERTISING PROGRAM TO DRIVE CUSTOMERS INTO RETAIL DIVE CENTERS IN 2010
DEMA's Unprecedented Co-Op Program Now Matches 100% of Local Retailer's Be A Diver Radio and Television Ad Buys.

October 27, 2009:  AL HORNSBY RESIGNS FROM DEMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

October 25, 2009:  DEMA BYLAWS AMENDMENT ENACTED 2008
DEMA Executive Director Outlines and Clarifies the Process.

October 23, 2009:  IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DIVE INDUSTRY RETAILERS

October 2, 2009:  PLEASE JOIN US FOR THESE DEMA MEMBER EVENTS BEING HELD IN AFFILIATION WITH DEMA SHOW 2009

September 29, 2009:  IMPORTANT DEMA SHOW AND TRAVEL UPDATES AND MORE

August 24, 2009:  ROA RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED, DEMA SHOW HOTELS SELLING OUT FAST, DELTA IN-FLIGHT VIDEO SHOWCASES SCUBA DIVING

July 31, 2009:  DEMA SEMINARS ANNOUNCED, SCUBAPRO & MARES TO EXHIBIT AT THIS YEARS SHOW, BEWARE OF UNAUTHORIZED "DEMA SHOW" SOLICITATIONS

July 15, 2009:  DEMA TV PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS NOW AIRING
Televised Public Service Announcement Reminding Lobster Divers to Visit Their Local Retail Store and Refresh Their Skills Now Airing in Florida.

May 26, 2009:  DEMA HOSTS KEY DIVE RETAILER MEETING AT SCUBA SHOW
DEMA Calls "Financial Tactics In A Recession" Meeting For Diving Professionals At Scuba Show, Long Beach.

April 1, 2009:  MORE THAN 700 RETAILERS MEET TO DISCUSS IMPROVING DIVE BUSINESS DURING TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
DEMA Hosted Event at Beneath the Sea Addresses Maintaining Positive Focus on Business With Tactics for Today and Planning for The Future.

April 20, 2009:  DEMA CALLS FINANCIAL TACTICS IN RECESSION MEETING FOR DIVE PROS THIS WEEKEND AT NW DIVE AND TRAVEL EXPO
Business Support from DEMA, Local Area BAnks, and The Small Business Administration.

March 24, 2009:  DEMA CALLS FINANCIAL IN RECESSION MEETING FOR DIVE PROFESSIONALS AT BENEATH THE SEA SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Tactical Support Provided From DEMA, Local Banks, and Small Business Administration During Meeting This Important Gathering.

March 23, 2009:  DEMA's 2009 REACHING OUT AWARDS
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted-Deadline for 2009 Nominations is May 1, 2009.

February 23, 2009:  DEMA CONGRATULATES NEW INTERNATIONAL SCUBA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Class of 2009 Recognized With Ceremony on Grand Cayman Island.

February 3, 2009:  DEMA MAKES SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT TO ASSIST ITS MEMBERS
Program Reduces Advertising Costs to Reach More Potential Customers.

January 20, 2009:  DEMA ANNOUNCES 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Results of Recent Board of Directors Election Announced.