Members Home Page

Committee Members

Committee Meetings

Download Documents

Branch Constitution

Pool Lifeguard Rota

Compressor Rota

8th December 2003, 9:15pm Huddersfield Sports Centre

Minutes from Meeting
 

1.	Apologies Chris Hall All other committee members present Also present, Richard Manning
2.	Matters Arising Sports Centre Emergency Point (see last months minutes) Sarah Flanaghan spoke with S Leahy this evening on the phone and SCL and P Edwards met with her before the meeting.  1)  SF was chasing the risk assessment and SCL pointed out that we were still waiting for the Sports Centre risk assessment for the area's in question prior to BSAC18 preparing theirs.  SF accepted that she hadn't yet sent these and will forward them as soon as they are available.  2) The compressor needs moving during the 1 month pool shutdown period (23rd Dec - 26th Jan)  SCL PE and SF visited the old kit area and SF agreed for this area to be the temporary home for the compressor.  SF also requested that we remove the old cylinder cage, cabinet and old dive equipment.  A. Briggs to arrange all this for the shut down date. Other Matters Arising Train the trainer training (D Colley) – Dave will send a letter out to all instructors auditing training needs Compressor Training (Andy Briggs) – Will aim to be resolved on the re-installation of the compressor Dive Marshalling update – to carry over for Pete and Kate to come up with guidance for Dive Marshalling Spurious equipment in the Garage – the items in the garage now belong to Syd Garage – Cheque received from Syd for 50% of garage and has been promised from other renter…also, new, signed rental agreements received and documented - awaiting payment from Play School people Life guard cover – Lee Copley has provided a rota with reserve life guards  Pete to contact Martin regarding Richards position as treasurer - to carry over Pete will ask Steve Hepworth to attend the January meeting
3.	Membership Secretary We have a number of people not renewing Two new members this evening
4.	Diving Officer's Report Not much to report this month. Sadly there have been three more diving-related deaths reported in “Diver” magazine, one of them a man from Huddersfield. I do not know how we, as a club, can do more to ensure the safety of our divers. We are getting into the habit of asking for dive times when diving off boats and recording time in, and out, of the water. In time we will build up a folder of  dive sites and their hazards which can be taken on trips. This will form part of our ‘risk assessment’. The rest is up to each diver to ensure that they practise their skills, keep their equipment serviced and don’t dive unless it is safe and right to do so. It was very interesting when I recently acted as our Dive Marshall at Capernwray and could observe all the activities of other divers. It was quite an eye-opener! On behalf of our club I would like to pass on our best wishes to one of our latest trainees, Diane Roberts, who has been having surgery and hospital treatment. We hope she will make a full recovery and be able to continue with her training. Happy Christmas everyone and safe diving in 2004. Kate
5.	Training Officers Report Neil, Dianne, Ian and Chris have passed their exams and have experienced open water 1 new enquiry for a try-a-dive
6.	Treasurer's Report For the month of November, balance of minus £201.13 (solicitors bill, equipment servicing, etc)...net balance for the year 257.62 There are still two monthly pool bills to go out Garage - bill paid, RR visited solicitors, - the solicitor's secretary stated that the forms have to have the trustees named.  We now have copies of the land registry document and a copy of the transfer document.  The deed of appointment has been retained at the land registry.  RR feels that the solicitor has not performed an excellent service and will not use him again..
7.	Equipment Officer's Report The old equipment room is being cleared out this Saturday and all volunteers are welcome. The compressor cage is on hold pending the move and re-installation There will be another training session organised once the compressor has been re-installed There have been no reports of equipment failures recently (with the exception of the clean air filter) When the compressor is re-installed, it may need a new isolator fixing and A.Briggs will speak to Steve Hepworth to arrange to uninstall the compressor urgently. A Briggs will name a date and S Leahy will circulate to gain volunteers (Steve Hill has equipment that will lift the compressor and A Briggs has a trolley that will provide the motion)
8.	BSAC Vulnerability Proposed Recommendations BSAC now have recommendation on the BSAC web site to deal with matters such as training under 16's, etc.  BSAC are considering making it compulsory for all clubs to have at least one named, trained responsible person for these matters
9.	BSAC 50th Anniversary Award Chairman will decide the recipient of this award and recommendation are welcome
10.	Humberside RNLI Diver Support Any dive trips in this area have been requested to inform the RNLI of any diving activity, including timing expectations, etc. The RNLI have also requested that any late diver incidents should be reported to them after a 5 minute window has expired P Edwards will look to see if the RNLI diving procedures are available