Dick Rutkowski 93rd Birthday and Semi-Retirement Celebration!

Date & Time

Venue History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036 GET DIRECTIONS

Phone Number 305.664.9737

Happy 93rd Birthday and Semi-Retirement Celebration for Dick Rutkowski
73 years with: Navy, Polar Operations, ESSA, NOAA, Hyperbarics International
Saturday | November 11, 2023

Join us for a special day celebrating the life and career of Dick Rutkowski as he celebrates his 93rd birthday and semi-retirement from Hyperbarics International.

Spend the afternoon with us as we start at the History of Diving Museum at 1pm, then transition to the Elks Lodge in Tavernier for a special presentation and meet and greet at 3pm, then polish the evening with a dinner and dancing at the Elks, starting at 5:30pm.

The History of Diving Museum and Dinner event have a $75 charge to attend both. The 3-5pm reception at the Elks Lodge is open to all members of the diving community.

1:00-2:30 PM
History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Hwy | Islamorada
Celebrations begin at the History of Diving Museum with a special reception and guided tour.

3:00-5:30 PM
Florida Keys Elks Lodge Ballroom
92600 Overseas Hwy | Tavernier
History of Diving Museum Presentation, meet and greet with
notable dive personnel, open to the diving community. (Cash bar.)

5:30-10:00 PM Florida Keys Elks Lodge Ballroom
92600 Overseas Hwy | Tavernier
Let the Birthday and Semi-Retirement Celebrations Continue!
How did he do it? Join us for a wonderful evening of dinner, drinks and good cheers as speakers share the journey through 73 years of service in the diving community. Hear from the many scientists, friends, and explorer’s who helped along the way. Stay and enjoy an evening of music and dancing.