BSAC

a)Clare Moira Peddie

b)Albacore House Kilduncan St Andrews Fife KY16 8QF

c)University Teacher

d)None

e)Cupar SAC; 19 years

f)Diving Officer 1992–95; Chairman 2001–05

g)South Scotland Coaching Team 1994–2005; South Scotland Regional Coach 1995–1998; ITS Member 1994–present; Council Member 1999– 2002; Expeditions Officer 1998–2000; First Class Diver Chief Examiner 2003–2004; National Diving Officer 2004–2007

h)First Class Diver/National Instructor

i)Member of BSAC Council for three years of the recovery period following the financial crisis. BSc Marine and Environmental Biology. PhD in Marine Biology. National Diving Officer 2004–2007. ProDean Faculty of Science, University of St Andrews.

j)The British Sub Aqua Club is a uniquely successful organisation that thrives only because of the willing volunteers who contribute both skills and time to the benefit of our club. Volunteers serve throughout our club as Branch committee members, Instructors, Diving Officers, Regional Coaches, Area Coaches, Skill Development Course organisers, Expedition organisers, National Diving Committee members, Council members and other numerous and varied roles. Each volunteer is equally crucial to our success in providing a professional and accessible service for our fellow members. The BSAC is entering an extremely important phase in the future of our club. With the rising pressures of work and family life our members increasingly require a choice in the way that they can access their sport. The volunteers across our organisation need support to be able to facilitate safe, enjoyable and adventurous diving for our members. I offer the depth of my experience in serving the BSAC, continuing the excellent work of Marcus Allen as Chairman and, if elected, I will focus my efforts on providing our volunteers with the support and structures that they need to make their role as smooth and as satisfying as possible; there by ensuring the continued success of our club.

a)Eugene Farrell

b)65 Stafford Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands

c)Business manager

d)None

e)0151/0857, 23 years

f)Equipment officer 1987–88; Training Officer 1988–1990; Diving Officer 1990–1993; Chairman 1993–1997; Equipment Officer 2004–05

g)Area Coach 1999–2003; Regional Coach West Midlands 2003–2006; NDC 2004–2006; Council 2007

h)National instructor No217

i)I’m a business manager within the health division of a major international insurance company, developing psychological and support services to blue chip multinationals, including mental health, general health, absence and stress. I design/deliver stress management training to senior management, teams, individuals and consultancy to occupational health and human resources. I work across different sectors, including government, police authorities, public administration, manufacturing, IT, finance. I’ve a health economics degree, chartered insurance qualifications (health insurance) and am currently studying for a psychology masters degree.

I’m vice-chair of the UK branch of an international professional association in the workplace psychological and performance arena.

j)Diving has always been a great passion for me whether in a local quarry, around our coast or elsewhere in the world. I have been proud to say that I am BSAC trained, and believe that really stands for something. I want to see BSAC continue to provide the best training courses at all levels, beginners to advanced technical divers. We need to continue to invest in our development and leadership to remain the best diving club in the world. As a regional coach I had the opportunity to engage with many Branches around the West Midlands and recognised the fantastic work done at Branch level. We need to increase our support and services for Branches and for our members so that we can retain members of BSAC for the whole of their diving life. There should be significant benefits in being a BSAC member anywhere in the world. It is essential that support to Branches by headquarters makes things easier for Branch officers, we need to capitalise upon the advancements we have made. At the same time we have a responsibility to maintain BSAC as a strong and vibrant organisation, open to all, with strong finance and governance.

 

a)Anthony John Holt Marshall

b)Treetops, Stonehouse Lane, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 7HH

c)Company Director

d)Chairman and MD of Diving, Marine and Industrial Safety Equipment Supplier – remunerated

e)New Cross BSAC – 45 years

f)Treasurer 1964–65; Diving Officer 1966–68, 1998–00, 2007–, Chairman 1969–71, 1986–88, 2003–07. Also dual member of Eltham Hackney and Orpington BSAC during these years with committee positions

g)Coaching scheme London region 1975–82, ITS 1976–79 and 1999–present. Council member 2002–present. Current BSAC Vice-chairman

h)First Class Diver, Advanced Instructor, Instructor Trainer

i)Senior management – sales and marketing – 20 years. Company director/owner of my business 25 years. Former GLC/YHA diving instructor – 16 years. Vice-chairman of SITA. Chairman of IDEST technical committee. BSAC council member since 2002 and current Vice-chairman. Current Instructor Trainer on ITS. Committed BSAC Branch member and Diving Officer.

j)Since becoming a council member in 2002 and then taking over the role as BSAC Vice-chairman in 2005 it has been a pleasure to work with a motivated and dedicated team that have strived to improve the efficiency and services to all our members. I am keen to further all BSAC commitments in marine conservation, access to open water, our right to dive on UK wrecks and improve in all our training areas. I wish to explore new technical and diving ideas as they emerge to keep BSAC members at the forefront of diving technology. As a branch-based organisation it is imperative that we continue to provide greater communication and information to our coaching scheme, branches and members where necessary. As Vice-chairman and head of the international group we have successfully achieved the transition to our new partners in BSAC Japan and the formation of BSAC Pan Pacific which will herald the introduction of BSAC training in many new areas of the world, enhancing our income stream to the benefit of us all. In my final three years that I am allowed to serve on council I would like to drive these and other areas to fruition.

 

a)David Wright

b)Waskerley, Stowhill, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 9XQ

c)Company Director

d)None

e)Wantage Diving Club (BSAC 1919), joined BSAC in 2001

f)Training offi cer (Jan 06–Aug 07); Treasurer (Sept 06–Aug 07) g) None

h)Dive Leader and Open Water instructor

i)By profession, I am a Chartered Accountant. During my career, I have worked for one of the UK’s leading accountancy fi rms and more recently as a Finance Director within several hospitality and leisure businesses. More recently, I have set up my own consulting business providing clients with access to my fi nancial expertise.

j)An enthusiastic Dive Leader and Open Water Instructor. Through several job changes, I have belonged to three BSAC clubs in Macclesfi eld, Cardiff and now Wantage. All three dive clubs have operated very differently although each of them has enabled me to participate in a wide range of UK diving activities. This wide range of diving experiences, together with signifi cant business experience as a Finance Director, will enable me to support the Council in the role of Treasurer. 

 

a)Robert Asquith

b)107 Garstang Road West, Poulton Le Fylde, Lancs FY6 8AR

c)IT Business Support

d)None

e)BSAC Direct, 20 years

f)1989–92 Secretary, Training Offi cer 92–95 and 2000–03 Diving Offi cer 04–06

g)Area coach 97–03, OWI local org 01–03, ITS Instructor Trainer 99–to date, North West Regional Coach 06–to date

h)ADV diver, ADV instructor

i)I have developed skills that have been gained through establishing and developing full IT projects, networks and infrastructures from initial conception to completion. Experience covers Project management, client management, facilitation, communications, database and system design and development. Working cross functionally within a customer focused, multi-site environment, I maintain the delivery of IT services and technology projects.

j)Strengthen the foundations of the organisation by building upon the work already undertaken to improve communications and empower members, encouraging suggestions and improving the change process, so that the organisation can respond to good ideas. Increase membership by proactive media approaches and encouraging new and existing members to play a part in local clubs and their events. Nurturing new members to participate in the growth of the BSAC and to use the data obtained from leavers to help the organisation so that we can learn and improve our services.

 

  

b)26/16 Canaan Lane, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH104SY

c)Scientist

d)N/A

e)e-divers and Edinburgh University, joined Oct 1993, so 14.5 years

f)EUSAC Octopush Coach, 2003–04, 2006–present

g)South Scotland Regional Coaching Team, 2003–04, 2006–present. BSAC Web Forums Administrator, 2005–present, Ice Diving SDC co-author, 2004–present

h)FCD 896/AI 3404

i)A significant component of my work involves the commercialisation of technology, and as part of the formation of a spinout company I have taken several Scottish Enterprise workshops concerning business management, financials and tax. I have a good understanding of IT infrastructure and terminology. In addition I can contribute to the council as an experienced diver and instructor.

j)I enjoy my membership of the BSAC as an avid diver, an instructor and as an active member of a regional coaching team. During my association with the BSAC, I have been a member of four branches in different locations in the UK and I maintain strong links with all of them. I dive regularly all over Scotland and elsewhere whenever the opportunity arises!

I strongly support the moves that have been made to improve communication between branches and HQ via the regional team, and if elected commit to make this communication easier and more efficient. I appreciate that this challenge is even greater for overseas branches: this must be addressed if they are to flourish.

University branches show some of the fastest growth in BSAC membership and are the lifeblood of the BSAC. Having been a member of two University branches I am committed to fostering that growth. Handled correctly, this will benefit all branches by providing highly trained and motivated new members when students join ‘the real world’.

I passionately believe that BSAC offers the best way to dive, and to learn to dive, in the world. My goal as a council member will be its continued success.