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Central California Council of Diving Clubs, Inc.

www.cencal.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Cen Cal is a council of recreational diving clubs and independent divers whose main purpose is the education of our members in matters of safety, access, ecology, conservation, resource management, water quality, legislation and underwater games and competitions.

Contact:
Steve Campi
Central California Council of Diving Clubs, Inc. (Cen Cal)
4016 Walnut Boulevard
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 932-8838
Fax: (925) 926-0890
scampi@campin.net

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Sonoma

Activities:
Education, Advocacy, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Newsletter, Brochures, Website

Target Audiences:
General Public

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Various
  Description:
  1. Access - To keep historical access points open to the public.
  2. Water Quality - Improve marine water quality.
  3. Free Diving - Organize competitions and events.
  4. Conservation - Work for the benefit of all marine life: mammals, fish, shellfish, kelp, etc.
  5. Editor of the Odyssey - Cen Cal’s bi-monthly publication.
  6. Legislation - Advocate for issues that affect recreational divers.
  7. Membership/Publicity - Publicize Cen Cal events and membership dives.
  8. Photography - Liaison with existing photography clubs and organizes additional events and competitions.
  9. Clubs Column - An Odyssey column recapping member club events and activities.
  10. Web Page - Keep the Web Page current.
  11. Safety - Researche and recap issues regarding diving safety for distribution to divers.
  12. Marine Sciences Scholarship - Committee for annual scholarship
  13. Underwater Hockey - Organize competitions and events.
  14. Fin Swimming - Organize competitions and events.
  15. Education - Keep divers up to date with issues of concern.
  When Needed:
Any time, hours are flexible
  Qualifications:
A love of the marine environment
  Commitment Required:
No minimum
  Application/Training:
Interview only
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Steve Campi
(925) 932-8838
scampi@campin.net



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