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This month's newsletter includes important information for the upcoming Diving Club AGM. PLEASE READ.
The Diving Club AGM
Wednesday 5th October 2011, 8.30pm, Maiden Over pub.
Committee positions: The current committee will step down at the AGM. All members are encouraged to stand for a committee positions to ensure a healthy club that is in contact with its members. YOUR VIEW MATTERS! You do not need to be a long-standing member of the club, nor do you need to have a lot of diving experience. You just need enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference. Please consider getting involved in the running and continual improvement of your club.
The committee positions are:
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Chairman
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Orientation Dive Organiser
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Membership Secretary
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Club Secretary
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Club Dive Organiser
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Webmaster
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Treasurer
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Social Secretary
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Publicity Officer
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A brief description of each position is available here.
If you are able to perform one of the above roles, please see the nomination process at the end of this newsletter. You really can make a difference!
Agenda for the AGM
If you wish to submit an item for discussion, please submit by 21st September 2011 to the Club Secretary, secretary@thedivingclub.co.uk
The final agenda will be published on the Club website and emailed to club members by 28th September.
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Dive Update
The club ran an excellent weekend in Anglesey in August (thanks Roger). Definitely one to be repeated. A short video here .
Don’t miss the last club dive of the year on the 15/16th October.
Weymouth AOW+
£43/day with ‘Divetime’. Book now! Contact Bev on clubdive@thedivingclub.co.uk .
Divetime is a spacious boat with sun deck (!) and internal shelter for kitting up in. Price includes lunch and a very respectable ropes off time of 12pm on both days, therefore do-able there and back in a day if suits. October is an excellent time of year to dive as the water is warm and the weather is normally good!
The dives…
- Sat: Ethel - Max depth 37 metres
Discovered in the late eighties this wreck lies outside the Shambles Bank, she is well collapsed amidships but stands at the bow and the stern. The wreck is often covered in mussels, which attracts much life and makes a scenic dive. One of Weymouth's less well known but stunning dives (Editors note: I’ve done this, very nice dive and usually great viz). Followed by either a drift or another wreck - James Fennel or Adelaide.
- Sun: Frognor - 30 to 36 metres
1476 ton Norwegian steamship sunk after being torpedoed in 1918. She is one of several wrecks worked by local divers over the years but much still remains, most divers love this wreck and often want to return.
Dover Cancellation: Unfortunately the Dover dives planned for 24 September have had to be cancelled due to the boat, Neptune not being available for diving for the next few months. The skipper apologises.
The 2012 diving schedule is being compiled with headline trips to Lundy and Scotland. For some great diving opportunities see the dive calendar .
If you can help organise a dive weekend, why not contact the club dive organiser? They can give lots of guidance and will really appreciate the support!
Club Nights and Social update
Next Meeting: Weds Sept 7th, Maiden Over. We have a presentation by guest speaker Jenny Swainston On Sea Turtles and Crocs.
Discount on Dive Show tickets! We are planning a trip to the Dive 2011 show at NEC on 22nd Oct. For anyone interested in joining the group please contact Kim at social@thedivingclub.co.uk who will coordinate. By going as a group we can benefit from a group discount scheme.
Christmas 'Save the Date': The 2011 Christmas bash will be on 10th December in Reading. We have a number of cuisine options spanning contemporary English, Thai, Chinese or Italian. If you have a preference, contact Kim.
See the social calendar for more details of club nights and social events.
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Committee posts/Nomination process
Nominations for election to a post must be made in writing (email) to the Club Secretary by 21st September 2011 (14 days before the AGM) to secretary@thedivingclub.co.uk
A nomination must be must be proposed and seconded by current club members
Voting shall take place at the AGM and the person with the highest number of votes shall be elected.
Nomination forms will also be available at the Club Night on 7th September.
Details on the social calendar
Nigel Stephenson
Publicity Officer, The Diving Club
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