Worsley Sub Aqua Club
Annual General Meeting
Held10th April 2013 at 10.00pm
Attendees
Keith SnowdenFrank WardMike BrownBrian Langtree
Rick HagueLindsey FellSimon LangtonPhil Rose
Kevin DeardenDeece HagueRick Waring
Apologies
Paul JohnsonMatt CowinKat Snowden Dave Annis
Gary Fell
Minutes of Annual General Meeting held 25th April 2012
The minutes of the AGM were accepted.
Matters Arising
There were no matters arising
Chairman’s Report
We have had a reasonable year in which the club has held its own whilst other clubs in the area have been failing. The Monton Festival was not very successful due to the location of the pitch but it did get the club doing something together.
Treasurer
It has been a quiet year. It has been noted that Crave Divers have stopped paying. The bank statement for March has yet to be received so the accounts only cover 11 months. This gives an excess of expenditure over income of £435 but the March statement should include membership income of approximately £300. The club currently has £3231 in the bank.
The club’s base expenditure on the pool and MBC is just under £2600 per year
Discussion ensued regarding the financial state of the club. Whilst there is no immediate cause for concern a major expense on the boat could cause difficulties and if nothing is changes we will see a steady decline in our financial position eventually to a point where the club is no longer viable.
It was agreed that the treasurer and secretary would review the membership lists to ensure all information was current and accurate.
Secretary
Membership is in principle stable at about 30 but there are only between 10 and 12 active members with only 5 or 6 of these being regular attendees at the pool and MBC on Wednesdays.
Diving Officer
It has been a quiet year with little diving. It has been observed that there have been a couple of incidents that have arisen from a failure to complete checks before getting in the water. Whilst these did not lead to serious problems and were laughed off all are reminded of the need to undertake proper equipment and buddy checks prior to diving. Prevention is much better than a cure.
There has been a serious incident within the last week which resulted in a member having recompression therapy. The full facts are yet to be established but this will require an incident report submitting to BSAC and is a stark reminder that major problems can arise on a seemingly simple shallow dive.
Training Officer
No present. It is recorded that 1 member has completed sport diver within the past year one has completed ocean diver. We have 1 member in the middle of ocean diver training an d 1waiting to start sport diver training
Equipment Officer
There has been no change with regard to equipment in the past year. All equipment is accounted for.
There are 2 resusi annes in the locker both of which need new lungs. The meeting agreed that the Equipment Officer could obtain these.
Boat Officer
The boat received very little use last year. The trailer brakes and a number of other minor items need sorting for the new diving season.
Elections
All posts were up for re-election.
The following were duly proposed, seconded and elected: -
ChairmanRick Hague
TreasurerKevin Dearden
SecretaryDeece Hague
Diving OfficerPhil Rose
Training OfficerKeith Snowden
Equipment OfficerMike Brown
Boat OfficerRick Waring
Ordinary Committee Members
Brian LangtreeSimon LangtonLindsey Fell
Any Other Business
The use of Albert Dock was discussed. As a licence for the year would cost £100 it was decided not to proceed with this.
Monton Festival is on 6th July this year. It was agreed that we should attend. KS will get the application sent off.
The potential for merging with other declining clubs within the area needs to be further explored.
A first meeting of the new committee will be arranged quickly with the main purpose being to further review the financial position of the club
Trophies
Trainee of the Year
Awarded to Simon Langton
Diver of the Year
Awarded to Keith Snowden
Chairman’s Award
Awarded to Mike Brown
Member of the Year
No nominations received not awarded
Congratulations to all winners