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I did make a statement in the Diving Officer' s report for 2009 that I was stepping down and willing to hand over the role of Diving Officer to someone else, But, alas, I was re elected once again...
My cunning plan did not work, For those of you who did not make it last night to the End of year AGM. This was brief extract of my Report:
Approximately, 35 Dive outings occurred during the Dive season 2008-2009. The Months of July & August were subjected to intermittent diving activity due to due weather conditions. But, at least most members were able to log an average of 30 dives over the season. 5 new members joined the Club this year. All completed the Pool and classroom requirements and one has moved on his club diver test with another pending test.
The club has converted 6 trainee Divers to Club diving grade this year with one person outstanding. Mike Orth, John Hassett, Maciej Perepeczo, Ken Devereux, Emma Sheehan and Roger Noonan with James Gaffney to do his test very soon.
A special word of thanks to Emma, who has finally overcome the last hurdle and passed the Club Diver test in fine style. Well Done:- Great achievement!!Not forgetting also, the great work as secetary, in keeping the lines of communication going, keeping the meetings on track and on time, making everyone's job on the Commitee a lot easier :-)
The Club has converted 3 trainee Coxswains to Coxswain Grade also. Mike, John and Matt.
The Club also has a qualified Rescue Diver also, again Congratulation Matt for achieving the grade.
All in all, I would like to pass my thanks and congratulations to all who have put in the work to prepare for these tests and successfully achieved the relative grades.
It is with the help & support of Brian Kearney and Ciaran Enright & Dave Ryan T.O. that has allowed the development of the candidates to continue.
Special thanks to Dave and John & Mike for their help & support and enthusiasm on dive sites, to Brian Kearney and Ciaran with helped out with Coxswain training over the winter.
Great credit for this is due to Mike Orth, who has successfully re ignited the Club membership via the club website and re kindled the great spirit, good humoured banter, & great social aspect of the club once again. The dive blog, Events Calendar, are all great aspects of the Limsac 2009 season. Great credit is due to his leadership and support and so I thank Mike for his great work for the Club throughout the year. Much appreciated...
To the Equipment Officers, John and Ciaran.. Thanks guys for keeping the boat and trailer in PWO. It makes the job of the DO easier. Great Job!
I thank all those who assisted me on dive sites this year. It makes my role as Diving easier and would urge all members to continue to help, with all aspects of the diving and dive preparation.
Please continue to develop, participate in courses and enjoy your diving safely.
Yours in Diving
Brian O' Leary
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