Posted by Chaber Day on March 03, 2002 at 18:33:54:
THE JON HARDY CHAMBER CHALLENGE
In years past, we have done a challenge to raise even more money for our Chamber. This
year, that challenge takes on special meaning.
The Chamber and the SoCal diving community lost a valuable resource last year with the
death of Jon Hardy. Jon truly dedicated his life not only to teaching diving, but to
educating people on how to more safely enjoy this fabulous sport.
In Jon’s memory, this year only, we are naming the annual Challenge in his honor. Jon
believed in a financially strong and healthy Chamber and the Chamber, through
educational and outreach programs, can help to continue to teach and preach the diving
principles that Jon lived by. Last year, the Challenge alone raised over $20,000. This year,
we’d like to do even better.
Although contributions of any size are welcome, we have a tiered level of donations as
follows:
Diamond - $10,000
Platinum - $5,000
Gold - $1,000
Silver - $500
Bronze - $100
All Diamond, Platinum, and Gold donors will receive special recognition from our
Chamber for their donation. Contributors will also be acknowledged on our website and
through Internet postings. Contributions can come from individuals, clubs, stores, boats,
publications, etc., etc. If the company you work for has a matching grant program, that
will also be appreciated. But bottom line is that you can help Jon’s spirit live on when you
choose to meet the Jon Hardy Chamber Challenge.
Donations can either be made by e-mail to ChamberDay@aol.com or by calling Reef
Seekers Dive Co., the coordinating store, at 310/652-4990. Cash, check, or credit card
will be just fine and dandy but please make a contribution.