1.

Apologies
Present: Richard Frank, Pete Edwards, Ray Dawson, Richard Robinson, Chris Knight, Kate

Apologies: Steve Hill, Helen Briggs, Mark and Jill Pickup, Matt Corder
 

2.

Matters Arising
One action which Pete hasn’t done which was to Ring BSAC to find out how long between refreshers for lifeguard qualification.

Ray and Richard to do some budget analysis
 

3.

Membership Secretary
no report
 

4.

Diving Officer's Report

I am well pleased. Things have definitely improved. I have seen lots of examples of good marshalling and people making the effort to follow all the suggestions that we have been making. Unfortunately, virtually a year since our last ‘incident’, there was news from Lossiemouth of a rapid ascent by one of our members. It sounded like an avoidable situation involving incorrect weighting. If you are trying out new equipment or configurations, it is probably better to do so in a sheltered water site like Capernwray than out at sea.

We have evidently not been doing too well with our Lifeguard-ing and the pool manager has been expressing concerns. Please check whether you are on the rota and then make sure, when it is your turn, that you arrive promptly to be installed by the pool at 8.00p.m. They want us ‘appropriately dressed’ and looking alert at all times. The lifeguard must not leave until the last person has left the pool. Your chairman, Pete, has full details of the manager’s requirements.

It was very sad to hear of a death at Stoney this week. I only hope that the circumstances of the death will be published so that other divers can learn from the accident and take steps to avoid a repeat.

Could I ask that any members who are going on the Scapa trip to do as Sarah has suggested and make sure that all dive gear is working properly, that you have spare essentials and that every person has a delayed smb and reel?

Thanks

Kate Falkingham, DO
 

5.

Linda and Sue have 4 open water dives completed last weekend and still have one more to do with a different instructor. Volunteers required.

4 of the Ocean diver group still to do their open water dives and have agreed to contact Pete when they are available as have been able to make previous dates (Chris Damian, Antony and James)

Other training: Scheduling some dive leader training for Mark and Jill

Also advanced nitrox , group of four , for the end of July, Priority for those going to Scapa. Need instructors to assist with open water session.
 

6.

Treasurer's Report
No figures for June yet

Long report on budget analysis but Richard will summarise and email it.

Discussion around ways of getting more money. This relies on getting more trainees in.

Profile raising, eg  examiner story from Scapa Trip. All members to come up with suggestions for next meeting.
 

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8.

Welfare Officer Report
no report
 

9.

Life Guard Problems
Lifeguard needs to be at the pool on time, easily identified,  alert and properly dressed (ie clothing you would jump in the pool with). Discussion around T shirt saying lifeguard?