SCUBAHUB
BSAC Election 2024
Could you be a candidate ?
THERE IS STILL TIME TO PUT YOUR name forward for BSAC Council and help shape the strategic growth and development of the club .
BSAC is accepting candidate nominations for the Council positions that are becoming available in May 2024 , with the closing date of 31 January 2024 for applications to be submitted .
The 2024 Election sees some key Council positions becoming available – National Diving Officer ( NDO ) and Honorary Treasurer , as well as two ordinary Council member posts . The successful candidates will take up their roles on BSAC Council at the 2024 AGM in May .
BSAC is particularly looking for volunteers with specific experience or expertise , including charity or NGB governance , brand development , PR , media and reputational management , funding sources , other diving training agencies , commercial / retail , international business development and equality , diversity and inclusion ( EDI ) strategies .
In addition to the role of ordinary Council members , there are additional skills and experience requirements for the post of NDO and Honorary Treasurer .
■ National Diving Officer - candidates must be a National Instructor
■ Honorary Treasurer - all candidates must be a qualified accountant , ( as defined by the Companies Act 2006 ) or can demonstrate a similar level of financial / accounting experience
BSAC Chair , Edward Haynes said it was an exciting time to join BSAC Council . “ We are looking for candidates with the right mix of leadership , skills and experience to join the team . Being a Council member is hugely rewarding and is also the chance for members with particular skillsets to join us around the board table and help make a difference .” Anyone wishing to stand must be a paid-up full BSAC member and should complete and submit the online nomination form by 11:59pm on 31 January 2024 . For more information and to apply , go to bsac . com / nomination2024
Special Resolutions
Any Special Resolutions / Motions to be raised at BSAC ’ s AGM 2024 must also be submitted by 11:59pm 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 minutes of the branch meeting . Special Resolutions / Motions submitted by a voting member must be seconded by at least four other voting members . All Special Resolutions / Motions should be sent to BSAC ’ s Honorary Secretary c / o Chief Executive Mary Tetley at maryt @ bsac . com
More discounts ! Now with SEAC SUB
LEADING SCUBA KIT BRAND , SEAC SUB has become the latest BSAC Kit Partner and is now offering members 15 % off their full range of diving and snorkelling products .
Established back in 1971 , the Italy-based company designs and produces a wide range of diving kit , including drysuits , wetsuits , BCDs , masks , fins , gloves , boots and hoods . They also have their own range of dive computers , gauges and instruments , as well as diving and snorkelling accessories .
The 15 % discount offer for BSAC members is available on in-store purchases from participating SEAC SUB dealers . To take advantage of this great offer , all you need to do is present your BSAC membership card or MyBSAC app and you will get 15 % off the RRP on all SEAC SUB products .
Discount examples include a saving of £ 162.75 on the SEAC SUB 4mm Warm Dry neoprene drysuit , and £ 79.80 off the SEAC SUB IT500 ICE regulator .*
For more information on the SEAC SUB BSAC member offer and to find your nearest participating SEAC SUB dealer go to bsac . com / seac * Prices correct at time of publication
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