Hear the True Story of Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance from 2012 Expedition Leader Ric Gillespie and Meet One of the True Pioneers of the Diving Industry Bret Gilliam

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Welcome to the 2013 Upper Midwest Scuba & Adventure Travel Show

February 23, 2013 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Crowne Plaza Hotel

2200 Freeway Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN

 

This year featuring the Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane. Also enjoy our concurrent Discover Diving and Discover Rebreather Classes, Lunch Buffet, and Awards Banquet in the evening.

There are still rooms left. Book Now! Don't forget to order your banquet ticket!

Discover Diving

Discover Diving at the Show!

Unsure if you would like Scuba Diving? Would you like to try Scuba Diving free of charge? The Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a Professional in a swimming pool. When you participate in a Discover Scuba Diving program, you discover excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the feeling! read more...

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Crowne Plaza Hotel

Brooklyn Center, MN

 

Raffle

Raffle and Silent Auction

Bid on thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and trips in the silent auction or buy a chance in the show raffle. All donations benefit the GLSPS shipwreck preservation programs.

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February 23, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Brooklyn Center, MN

 

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The True Story of the Amelia Earhart Disappearance

Our featured speaker Ric Gillespie is a historian, pilot, research director, expedition leader, author, and Executive Director of The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR). He is an accomplished public speaker and is widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on the Amelia Earhart mystery. His PowerPoint presentations have entertained and informed dozens of audiences large and small. Ric will lead you through the mysteries of the Amelia Erhart disappearance including an update from this year's expedition discoveries.

Discover Rebreathers

Discover Rebreathers

Experience a diving a rebreather with the Upper Midwest’s most experienced rebreather divers on the area’s most popular units, including the KISS Classic, Megalodon, Inspiration, Evolution, and Optima closed circuit rebreathers. Rebreathers are big investments and if you are considering buying a one, this is an excellent opportunity to kick the tires, compare the different units, and meet the instructors. read more...    

at the

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Brooklyn Center, MN

 

2012AwardWinners

Join Us at the After Show Awards Banquet

Top the weekend off as you join your fellow divers and friends for cocktails and socializing at the GLSPS Awards Banquet while we honor our

2013 AWARD WINNERS

BSA Venture Crew 820

will receive the Dive Community Contribution Award

C. Patrick Labadie

will recieve the Special Acknowledgement Award

Jeff Redmon

will receive the GLSPS Appreciation Award

 

Our guest speaker will be Bret Gilliam ...read more

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Have your Photo Taken with Minnesota’s Jack Sparrow

We will have a photo booth set up so you can pose with Minnesota's Captain Jack Sparrow for you show keepsake.

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Meal Deals

Stay for breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

All you can eat breakfast buffet $9.95 (Coffee included) with your show coupon!

All you can eat lunch buffet $14.95 (Coffee or Iced tea included) with your show coupon!

Socialize at the Awards Banquet -- open to everyone -- $39.95.