Committee and Co-opted Members
John Finch President |
The president of the club is an ambassador of the club appointed by the club’s committee and represents the club at functions where other Officers are unavailable. They are a person that should meet all potential new members to the club and guide them through the evening.Back to committee chart… |
John Skerry Chairman |
The Chairperson plays an important role as leader and figurehead in the organisation and in the conduct of Branch affairs, in Branch meetings and in all matters relating to the Branch’s public image. He/she should set and maintain a course that achieves the declared objectives of the BSAC and of the Branch, as defined in its Byelaws.Back to committee chart… |
Joe Blyth Diving Officer |
The National Diving Officer has ultimate responsibility for training, testing and the award of BSAC diving qualifications. The National Diving Officer has delegated much of this responsibility to Branch Diving Officers, who (if appropriately qualified) are thus empowered to award Ocean Diver, Sports Diver, Dive Leader and Advanced Diver qualifications to members within their own Branch. A Branch Diving Officer should hold at least the qualification of BSAC Advanced Diver and ideally be a BSAC Nationally Qualified Instructor.Back to committee chart… |
John Cornell Training Co-ordinator |
They are responsible to the Branch Diving Officer for the all Snorkel & Diver training done by the branch. They will organise both pool practical sessions and outside dives where training of members will take place. They will organise theory sessions for both Snorkel and Scuba training and also skill development course in line with the BSAC syllabus. They will also keep all instructors up to date with new updates form the BSAC.Back to committee chart… |
Andy Rowe Secretary |
The Branch Secretary is responsible for ensuring an efficient level of communication between Branch Committee and membership; and between the Branch and BSAC Headquarters. They have responsibility for organising, in consultation with the Chairperson, Committee Meetings and the Branch’s General Meetings, taking Minutes at these meetings and for publishing and circulating those to appropriate members.Back to committee chart… |
Steve Marriot Treasurer |
Branch Treasurer should have some experience of financial accounting. A Branch will derive the income it needs for its operations from the Branch portion of the total subscription. These funds are used for the day to day running of the Branch, for such regular expenses as pool and meeting room hire.Back to committee chart… |
Andy Spedding Equipment Officer |
Responsibilities involve: - Advising the Branch committee through the Branch Diving Committee on matters concerning the purchase and insurance of Branch equipment. Providing for safe and secure storage of equipment. - Arranging for equipment allocation and for its return to store; and in some cases if it is Branch policy, to be responsible for its transportation to/from the place of use. - Maintenance of all equipment and the keeping of relevant records.Back to committee chart… |
Peter Wadsworth General Member |
Although there are no specific tasks assigned to this post, other tasks may be taken on by this member.Back to committee chart… |
Andy Rowe Welfare Officer |
Primary Tasks * To promote the welfare of the participants within the Branch. * To liase with BSAC HQ for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. * Keep abreast of developments and understand the latest information on data protection, confidentiality and other legal issues that impact on the protection of children and vulnerable adults. * To record and report cases, concerns and action taken to the BSAC Welfare Officer.Back to committee chart… |
Helen Walwork Magazine Editor |
Responsible for the production of the club magazine(and the associated pleading for articles).Back to committee chart… |
Lana Marshall Web Content Editor |
Developing the content or editorial plan of our Web site, working with a team that may include a creative director, a writer, a designer, and an information architect. The editor’s work encompasses a broad spectrum of writing and runs the gamut from writing a short article or course description copy to copyediting and proofreading.Back to committee chart… |
