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1. |
Apologies
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Trish Holmes,
Kate Falkingham, Chris Hall
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All other
committee members present
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Also present,
Martin Charlesworth, Helen Briggs
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2. |
Matters Arising
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See point 16
below regarding Sports Centre information
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The compressor
is still waiting to be re-installed
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All instructors
to reconfirm their required training to Dave Colley
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Dave Colley to
re-forward the new dive marshalling sheet
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Dive Marshalling
- Pete Edwards distributed the British Diving Safety Group Pre-Dive
Check List. As this is now well accepted by all agencies, it was
suggested that we simply encompass these guidelines. Stewart Leahy
to look at linking to
www.mcga.gov.uk documents. Pete to speak to Kate regarding
distributing these flyers to all Dive Marshalls.
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Martin
Charlesworth confirmed that all branch officers should be members of
BSAC. This is due to Data Protection and Third Party Liability
implications.
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3. |
Membership Secretary
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8 Outstanding
members not renewed
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4. |
Diving Officer's Report
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5. |
Training Officers Report
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Lots of new
members and lots of pool training.
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Dave, Kate, Andy
and Ray attempted the Advanced Divers Exam!
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Dave Kate, Andy,
Ray and Pete completed the Practical Rescue Assessment for the
Advanced Diver.
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3rd
April 2004 Dive Planning and Marshalling Course being run
contact Dave Colley - £52.00
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Dave Colley
stated his frustration at trainees not contacting him when they will
not be able to attend the onus is on the trainees to contact Dave
or their nominated pool instructor when they will not be attending
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6. |
Treasurer's Report
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February
Surplus of £273.86
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Pool hire paid
up till December 2003
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7. |
Equipment Officer's Report
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Andy will liaise
with Phil to get a full risk assessment for the compressor and will
pass to Ray
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The Oxygen Kit
was used this weekend and will be refilled as soon as possible (not
BSAC18 incident)
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Bear Divers are
selling off open water BCs and complete Regs (fully serviced) at a
cost of £250 per set Andy will speak to Bear Divers and will
e-mail a proposal as soon as possible
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8. |
Any Other Business
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New member
information pack Helen Briggs has prepared an initial draft of
this pack Helen will distribute this to all committee members and
all committee members and Martin Charlesworth to reply with
appropriate feedback
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9. |
Area Coach Comment (Martin Charlesworth)
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Martin
introduced himself and stressed that he is available to help if we
need him
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MC also reminded
that he is a member of this branch
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MC stated that
he will try to provide help and guidance whenever he identifies
potential areas that could result in problems for the club
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10. |
Distribution of Minutes - Andy Waugh
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Andy Booth will
ensure a copy of the committee meeting minutes will be available on
the door and at the pub.
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11. |
BSAC18 50th Celebrations - Andy Waugh
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Not discussed
due to time pressures carry over to next meeting
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12. |
Mentorship within the training programme - Neil Thackery
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Neil had made
comments suggesting improvements for the training structure
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Dave Colley to
consider and reply to Neils Comments
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13. |
Health and Safety - Manual Handling Regs - Neil Thackery
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Dave Colley to
consider and reply to Neils Comments
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14. |
Laser Printer for club - Andy Booth
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Not discussed
due to time pressures carry over to next meeting
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15. |
Paying-in book and cheque book for membership officer - Andy Booth
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Not discussed
due to time pressures carry over to next meeting
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16. |
Hire arrangements for the Sports Centre All
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Pete Edwards met
with Sarah Flanaghan (Operations Manager, Sports Centre) today
regarding the long term hire agreements at the pool. SF stated that
we did not have a hire agreement in place. SF also stated that we
should be paying £90.00 per hour and £15 per room.
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SF stated that
these costs should stand. Also, that these figures do not include
an allowance for equipment or compressor
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From 1st
May 2004, SF offered that we could hire rooms at £15 per room and
the pool at £62 per session. SF has also agreed to allowing
storage of equipment and re-installation of the compressor
dependant on receipt of risk assessments and training for club
members in these areas. This offer is fixed until April 2005.
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Martin
Charlesworth will investigate whether we should be paying VAT on
these amounts and will advise accordingly MC to report to Richard
Robinson as soon as possible.
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The committee
approved this agreement and Pete Edwards will communicate this back
to Sarah Flanaghan. Pete will also attempt to
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Ray Dawson, Dave
Colley and Helen Rhodes will coordinate the risk assessments as soon
as possible
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The increase in
costs will be recovered from an increase in trainee subscriptions
and an increase in overall Richard Robinson to e-mail proposals
prior to next meeting
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