must be a qualified accountant ( as defined by the Companies Act 2006 ), or can demonstrate a similar level of financial / accounting experience .
For more information on the role of NDO or Honorary Treasurer , please contact BSAC Chair Edward Haynes at chair @ bsac . com
Interested ? What to do next
You can find full details on how to put yourself forward for BSAC Council in the candidate application pack at bsac . com / candidatepack where you can also download and print off the application form . Alternatively , online applications can be made at bsac . com / nomination2024
Potential candidates should be aware of the time commitment required of BSAC Council members before submitting their application . This includes attendance at meetings , which take place at least quarterly , as well as time at BSAC HQ , conferences and shows as required . Council members will also be expected to spend time on tasks and projects allocated to them .
SCUBA HAS MADE PRIMETIME TV AS the guest publication on BBC1 ’ s everpopular Have I Got News For You comedy quiz show .
As the recently featured magazine in the show ’ s ‘ guess the missing word in the headline ’ slot , SCUBA made the most of its five minutes of fame , with two headlines from recent issues of the magazine put under the quizzical spotlight .
Speaking after the show ’ s broadcast on 20 October , BSAC ’ s Head of Community
Candidates are advised to contact BSAC ’ s Chair Edward Haynes for an informal conversation about what ’ s involved in being on Council before applying .
All applications must be received by 23:59 on 31 January 2024 .
All nominees for the BSAC Election 2024 must also be listed as a paid-up full BSAC member on the BSAC database at as 23:59 , 31 January 2024 . Members may only apply for one position .
Special Resolutions and Motions
Any Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at BSAC ’ s AGM 2024 must also be submitted by 23:59 on 31 January , 2024 .
Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at the AGM submitted by a branch committee must be accompanied by the relevant extract from the branch meeting minutes . At least four other voting members must second Special Resolutions / Motions submitted by a voting member .
All Special Resolutions / Motions should be sent to BSAC ’ s Honorary Secretary c / o CEO Mary Tetley at maryt @ bsac . com
Have I Got SCUBA For You !
Debbie Powell said : “ It was exciting to see BSAC and our magazine get a mention on prime-time TV . We ’ re told it was watched by around seven million people , so a nice bit of exposure for us .”
If you missed the episode , it can be viewed on iPlayer catch up – check out bsac . com / HIGNFY or scan the QR code and scroll to 25 minutes 30 seconds to watch SCUBA ’ s HIGNFY moment of fame .
Dive with
Julia
Diving and Training Advisor Julia Branagan looks forward to more training opportunities
IT WAS 40 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK ( according to my original blue logbook ) I completed my Swimming Test at the University of London ( ULSAC ). Little did I know then how big a part diving would play in my life , nor how much of my waking hours would be spent underwater . I was hooked , and still am , by the feeling of peace and tranquillity ; the reassuring sound of air flowing through the regulator . Nor did I foresee working at BSAC HQ .
Despite the at times awful weather , the year has seen an increase in the numbers of events being managed by our team of regional coaches - a big thank you to them all for their dedication - and I ’ m pleased to say a resurgence in university branches .
This is not without challenge : we have seen an increase in demand for diver training days , as well as the more traditional SDCs , alongside in-branch activity to help members achieve their next diver grades . The Programme of Events ( POE ) for 2024 is now live , I recommend you take a look and make the most of what ’ s on offer .
Last month I attended the 70th celebration event in Capernwray , organised by Stephen Dorricott , NW Regional Coach . There were a number of organised activities , including try dives as well as underwater photography , but the main purpose of the day was to get branches from across the region together , interacting and doing what we all love , diving ! I even got my first taste of diving with a CCR .
It was an outstanding success , such that a repeat is planned for 2024 . A massive thank you to everyone involved in organising and running the event . If other branches / regions are interested in similar days , or there are courses you would like to see added to the POE - bsac . com / events - please let us know .
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