ULSAC committee members happening to be in the same place but not having a meeting
ULU Room 3B, March 17th2010 at 6.00pm
Apologies: Vic, Anthony, Becky, Steve, Fionn, Vanessa, Nathan, Lucia, Clare.
Ali & Chevs were late (again), tut tut.
Review of Previous meetings:
- Boat hire- £5 per person, per day suggested. ET will be used as a trial (cap applied)
- Direct Debit memberships- Signups are now active for renewal 1/10/10
Price will be the previous membership price (ie. £28)
Prize will be offered for all those signing up to DD, possibly by the end of ET
Items for attention:
Pre ET socials- Chevs will sort informal pub meet for Dive show Saturday, pub boat on the river suggested.
How to get trainees excited to join the committee- Talk to them at ET (once they’re hooked)
Reports:
CM:
Nothing interesting to say, but she did bring crisps and sweets so we’ll let her off.
DO:
No Fun diving as it’s been winter but that hasn’t stopped successful training, see ATO report, thanks to the instructors.
Will sort Emergency cylinder guidelines before ET
TO:
Pool training coming to an end
SD theory next Monday
ET numbers are still everywhere but it’s going to be quieter which will allow some advanced training and maybe even some diving!
There are some non-ET-going trainees so it may mean training weekends at some point
ATO:
DPM course - ran last weekend. Everyone got a lot out of it and now understand the requirements of running a trip. All were encouraged to come to the DP Meeting and run a trip to get some practice.
DL drills weekend - One new DL and the rest of the attendees have finished all their drills!!!! Hurrah! 'Twas very cold, so well done to all.
DL theory exam - to be run on the 26th.
Quick 02 course ran for last two Dl trainees and all went OK.
New Theory Instructor! (Susie Q)
AD drills - didn't run due to adverse weather conditions. Hopefully get some done at ET.
Coming up: - 02 refresher on the 21st.
That's it till after ET I think (queue sigh of relief!), SO....
A great big thanks to everyone who has attended/helped/arranged/advised on advanced training over the winter!
Post ET, we will revisit the calendar and see if there is anything missing/can be done while it is warmer...
Membership:
Branch common renewal date now active (1st Oct) for both BSAC and ULSAC memberships
Equipment:
Again, only scubapro regs in openwater
3 club Nitrox tanks
3 clubs regs will be marked for clean air/Nitrox (up to 40%) use only
Blanking plates for BC have arrived so will be fitted soon
Boat:
RIBs and Trailers are in for servicing
Social:
Will send out pre-ET social e-mail this week
Treasurer:
Balance of accounts
ULU Self Raised / £846.93Barclays Account / £4,089.95
BUT £1,544.61 owed by ET2010:
Hostel deposit / £1,000.00Van hire / £1,014.61
MPVs hire / £330.00
Subtotal owed to ULSAC / £2,344.61
ET2010 deposits received / £800.00
Subtotal received by ULSAC / £800.00
OUTSTANDING AMOUNT OWED TO ULSAC / £1,544.61
Managing boat/equipment maintenance costs
Predicted over spend in equipment and boat maintenance (only received £2,360 from ULU this year):
- Reallocate under spend in ULU monies for safety-related training at the end of the financial year - will need approval by Angela
- Left over non capital equipment might be made available from ULU towards the end of the financial year - apply for this.
- Increase boat hire charges to £x per person per day, capped, [will be decided after trial at ET].
Fund Raising:
Use the shopping website people
(Money on the way from O’Neill)
News Letter:
Nothing!
Any Other Business
Buy new boat slates, lots.
Next meeting
Ahh, knew we forgot something.
Here concludeth the informal gathering of some committee members