PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COUNCIL - May2006
Public Minutes of BSAC Council Meeting Sunday 21st May 2006 at Express Holiday Inn, Leicester
Present:
Marcus Allen MA
Mike Todd MKT
Clare Peddie CP
Tony Marshall TM
Bob Healey BH
Edward Haynes EH
Adrian Hall AH
Anne Clarke AC
David Dixon DD
Keith Lawrence KL
Ian Irvine II
Deric Ellerby DE
John Betts JB
Tony Reed AR
Andy Moll AM
Wendy Davies WD
Ernie Crook EC
Apologies:
Harry Gould, Mark Allen
Email Voting
MCS - unanimous, carried
Strategy Discussion - Marcus Allen
MA reminded Council of the 11 strategies that had been agreed by Council at the September 2005 meeting and asked for feedback.
MA showed Council the strategies for membership growth.
Discussion of STRATEGIES
1. Continue developing as a Diving Club at the forefront of the highest standard of diving practices.
2. Maintain the highest standards of corporate and social responsibility.
3. Provide leadership and governance as the UK National Governing Body.
4. Make the range of services we offer attractive and appropriate to attract and retain members.
5. Support a worldwide branch network together with a team of enthusiastic volunteers.
6. Continue to develop a comprehensive IT and communications infrastructure.
Branch Survey Results (Report circulate) - Andy Moll
AM gave a presentation showing the results of the survey.
He confirmed that a membership survey was planned for November 2006, the format of this survey has not yet been agreed. MA thanked AM for his work in preparing the results. AM asked for a revisit of the survey be carried out in 2 years time. MA stated that the intention of this survey was to be able to give improved branch support. It was agreed to communicate the survey results in a number of different ways, to be agreed by Council.
Goodform Report
DD feels that we are uncertain as to where and what our market place is and he feels we have a strong brand within our own arena but not in the public arena. AM, after speaking to Graeme Gourlay says he perceives that our brand in Japan means something different to the UK. DE feels that some BSAC products are not relevant to the overseas market. MA feels we should accept the offer of market research if we can obtain funding.
STRAPLINE - BSAC Divers - Respected the World over
Enhance the membership product - II stated that the bulk of the value is the training given within the branch. II feels that there is no problem with our product but there may be a problem with the way in which it is packaged.
MA asked how we improve the packaging and the product offering. AM asked if we could identify other agencies membership fees and what they offer within their package. DD offered to head this review of the current membership package.
MA is to explore the marketing strategy in relation to membership recruitment and communications. KL stated that he would need a further expenditure to upgrade the server's capacity to cope with bulk emailing.
Pricing review - mid year price reviews are not easy to deal with for coaches. Changes in pricing need to be incorporated for August of each year. WD offered to carry out a price review across the board for products and services.
Shop Products - AR to co-ordinate all potential new products.
II - as Council is part way through the strategic process, this needs to be bedded down soon, as this will give guidance on where Council should progress from here, cannot not do some of these reviews as part of the strategic process.
Management Review of HQ & Council - CP agreed to action this.
Council agreed that BSAC already has a commercial model.
KL - on-line shop - 3 areas need to be reviewed - presentation, management, and delivery mechanisms.
Council agreed to park the discussion about sponsorship until other areas on products have been agreed.
AM asked if we could consider using regional branches to attend regional local county shows and have a BSAC presence, using a promo pack.
Review of new technology policy within comms (SMS text messaging). MA to record and leave as pending.
CP would like a seating area at the shows.
Gift Box - MA feels that it is a gift opportunity we are missing. WD to progress.
Chairman's Report
MA outline his activities since the previous meeting.
Treasurer's Report
AH asked for feedback from the budget holders as to what they expected to spend during the remainder of the year on a monthly basis.
AH discussed the April Management Accounts and also the cashflow.
NDO's Report
CP feels that it would be better for her to stand down at this time next year to avoid a change over of both Chairman and NDO at the same time. CP asked Council to consider BSAC supporting a competition in memory of Penny Glover. Penny's family are funding the prize to the tune of £5,000. The competition is to develop a product that divers can carry that will locate them if they get in to difficulty or are lost. Council agreed to fully support the project. Dive and the diving press can be used to promote the project.
CP proposed Council support a competition in memory of Penny Glover CP as above - seconded by MA, unanimous.
CP updated Council on the diving agency equivalency list. Council were happy with the progress.
Accuracy of incident reporting - Brian Cumming will prepare this.
CP proposes that we employ Brian Cumming to compile this report at the agreed cost - seconded by MKT, unanimous.
Operation's Manager Report
Dive Editorial Panel - EH reported that chandlers and the smaller outlets in Scotland do not have the opportunity to stock Dive Magazine as their distributor will not stock it. MA to feedback to Graeme Gourlay.
Group Reports
BMD
MA asked all for feedback targets and timelines for all projects - ASAP.
Make the 8 - 20 members in branches part of the coaching visits as a priority. The branch survey results will not include the under 8 groups (inactive).
IT
CP has a concern with the control of the training Images on the forums. KL stated that we can remove photographs. KL to put a disclaimer on the forums. EC will write a disclaimer for KL to post.
International
China - position is the same.
EUF
DE feels the original proposal did not contain accurate figures - WD to review the figures and submit the revised proposal to CP and DE. DE - already in Greece our members may be prevented from diving and training, this may have further impact in Spain. DE to bring revised cost proposal to Council for consideration and approval - by e-mail if appropriate.
SITA
AH gave a brief outline of the initial proposal that is being discussed. Council are happy that AH represents BSAC at the SITA meetings and negotiations regarding this proposal.
AOB
DD asked for comments on the Safety Kit Pack Project.
PTP - changes - update from DD.
KL asked about the IDEST cylinder oxygen cleaning guidelines - MKT stated that the original author has the papers and the final version of the Industry Code of Practice will be placed before the next SITA meeting. MKT guessed that it should be available some time during late 2006.
MA - between now and next meeting in September 2006 - MA asked Council to focus on what projects we have all agreed to move forward. E-mail proposals are acceptable and email communications are useful for feedback and comments. MA thanked Council for the weekend and all that has been achieved.
Public Minutes of BSAC Council Meeting Sunday 21st May 2006 at Express Holiday Inn, Leicester
Present:
Marcus Allen MA
Mike Todd MKT
Clare Peddie CP
Tony Marshall TM
Bob Healey BH
Edward Haynes EH
Adrian Hall AH
Anne Clarke AC
David Dixon DD
Keith Lawrence KL
Ian Irvine II
Deric Ellerby DE
John Betts JB
Tony Reed AR
Andy Moll AM
Wendy Davies WD
Ernie Crook EC
Apologies:
Harry Gould, Mark Allen
Email Voting
MCS - unanimous, carried
Strategy Discussion - Marcus Allen
MA reminded Council of the 11 strategies that had been agreed by Council at the September 2005 meeting and asked for feedback.
MA showed Council the strategies for membership growth.
Discussion of STRATEGIES
1. Continue developing as a Diving Club at the forefront of the highest standard of diving practices.
2. Maintain the highest standards of corporate and social responsibility.
3. Provide leadership and governance as the UK National Governing Body.
4. Make the range of services we offer attractive and appropriate to attract and retain members.
5. Support a worldwide branch network together with a team of enthusiastic volunteers.
6. Continue to develop a comprehensive IT and communications infrastructure.
Branch Survey Results (Report circulate) - Andy Moll
AM gave a presentation showing the results of the survey.
He confirmed that a membership survey was planned for November 2006, the format of this survey has not yet been agreed. MA thanked AM for his work in preparing the results. AM asked for a revisit of the survey be carried out in 2 years time. MA stated that the intention of this survey was to be able to give improved branch support. It was agreed to communicate the survey results in a number of different ways, to be agreed by Council.
Goodform Report
DD feels that we are uncertain as to where and what our market place is and he feels we have a strong brand within our own arena but not in the public arena. AM, after speaking to Graeme Gourlay says he perceives that our brand in Japan means something different to the UK. DE feels that some BSAC products are not relevant to the overseas market. MA feels we should accept the offer of market research if we can obtain funding.
STRAPLINE - BSAC Divers - Respected the World over
Enhance the membership product - II stated that the bulk of the value is the training given within the branch. II feels that there is no problem with our product but there may be a problem with the way in which it is packaged.
MA asked how we improve the packaging and the product offering. AM asked if we could identify other agencies membership fees and what they offer within their package. DD offered to head this review of the current membership package.
MA is to explore the marketing strategy in relation to membership recruitment and communications. KL stated that he would need a further expenditure to upgrade the server's capacity to cope with bulk emailing.
Pricing review - mid year price reviews are not easy to deal with for coaches. Changes in pricing need to be incorporated for August of each year. WD offered to carry out a price review across the board for products and services.
Shop Products - AR to co-ordinate all potential new products.
II - as Council is part way through the strategic process, this needs to be bedded down soon, as this will give guidance on where Council should progress from here, cannot not do some of these reviews as part of the strategic process.
Management Review of HQ & Council - CP agreed to action this.
Council agreed that BSAC already has a commercial model.
KL - on-line shop - 3 areas need to be reviewed - presentation, management, and delivery mechanisms.
Council agreed to park the discussion about sponsorship until other areas on products have been agreed.
AM asked if we could consider using regional branches to attend regional local county shows and have a BSAC presence, using a promo pack.
Review of new technology policy within comms (SMS text messaging). MA to record and leave as pending.
CP would like a seating area at the shows.
Gift Box - MA feels that it is a gift opportunity we are missing. WD to progress.
Chairman's Report
MA outline his activities since the previous meeting.
Treasurer's Report
AH asked for feedback from the budget holders as to what they expected to spend during the remainder of the year on a monthly basis.
AH discussed the April Management Accounts and also the cashflow.
NDO's Report
CP feels that it would be better for her to stand down at this time next year to avoid a change over of both Chairman and NDO at the same time. CP asked Council to consider BSAC supporting a competition in memory of Penny Glover. Penny's family are funding the prize to the tune of £5,000. The competition is to develop a product that divers can carry that will locate them if they get in to difficulty or are lost. Council agreed to fully support the project. Dive and the diving press can be used to promote the project.
CP proposed Council support a competition in memory of Penny Glover CP as above - seconded by MA, unanimous.
CP updated Council on the diving agency equivalency list. Council were happy with the progress.
Accuracy of incident reporting - Brian Cumming will prepare this.
CP proposes that we employ Brian Cumming to compile this report at the agreed cost - seconded by MKT, unanimous.
Operation's Manager Report
Dive Editorial Panel - EH reported that chandlers and the smaller outlets in Scotland do not have the opportunity to stock Dive Magazine as their distributor will not stock it. MA to feedback to Graeme Gourlay.
Group Reports
BMD
MA asked all for feedback targets and timelines for all projects - ASAP.
Make the 8 - 20 members in branches part of the coaching visits as a priority. The branch survey results will not include the under 8 groups (inactive).
IT
CP has a concern with the control of the training Images on the forums. KL stated that we can remove photographs. KL to put a disclaimer on the forums. EC will write a disclaimer for KL to post.
International
China - position is the same.
EUF
DE feels the original proposal did not contain accurate figures - WD to review the figures and submit the revised proposal to CP and DE. DE - already in Greece our members may be prevented from diving and training, this may have further impact in Spain. DE to bring revised cost proposal to Council for consideration and approval - by e-mail if appropriate.
SITA
AH gave a brief outline of the initial proposal that is being discussed. Council are happy that AH represents BSAC at the SITA meetings and negotiations regarding this proposal.
AOB
DD asked for comments on the Safety Kit Pack Project.
PTP - changes - update from DD.
KL asked about the IDEST cylinder oxygen cleaning guidelines - MKT stated that the original author has the papers and the final version of the Industry Code of Practice will be placed before the next SITA meeting. MKT guessed that it should be available some time during late 2006.
MA - between now and next meeting in September 2006 - MA asked Council to focus on what projects we have all agreed to move forward. E-mail proposals are acceptable and email communications are useful for feedback and comments. MA thanked Council for the weekend and all that has been achieved.
Present:
Marcus Allen MA
Mike Todd MKT
Clare Peddie CP
Tony Marshall TM
Bob Healey BH
Edward Haynes EH
Adrian Hall AH
Anne Clarke AC
David Dixon DD
Keith Lawrence KL
Ian Irvine II
Deric Ellerby DE
John Betts JB
Tony Reed AR
Andy Moll AM
Wendy Davies WD
Ernie Crook EC
Apologies:
Harry Gould, Mark Allen
Email Voting
MCS - unanimous, carried
Strategy Discussion - Marcus Allen
MA reminded Council of the 11 strategies that had been agreed by Council at the September 2005 meeting and asked for feedback.
MA showed Council the strategies for membership growth.
Discussion of STRATEGIES
1. Continue developing as a Diving Club at the forefront of the highest standard of diving practices.
2. Maintain the highest standards of corporate and social responsibility.
3. Provide leadership and governance as the UK National Governing Body.
4. Make the range of services we offer attractive and appropriate to attract and retain members.
5. Support a worldwide branch network together with a team of enthusiastic volunteers.
6. Continue to develop a comprehensive IT and communications infrastructure.
Branch Survey Results (Report circulate) - Andy Moll
AM gave a presentation showing the results of the survey.
He confirmed that a membership survey was planned for November 2006, the format of this survey has not yet been agreed. MA thanked AM for his work in preparing the results. AM asked for a revisit of the survey be carried out in 2 years time. MA stated that the intention of this survey was to be able to give improved branch support. It was agreed to communicate the survey results in a number of different ways, to be agreed by Council.
Goodform Report
DD feels that we are uncertain as to where and what our market place is and he feels we have a strong brand within our own arena but not in the public arena. AM, after speaking to Graeme Gourlay says he perceives that our brand in Japan means something different to the UK. DE feels that some BSAC products are not relevant to the overseas market. MA feels we should accept the offer of market research if we can obtain funding.
STRAPLINE - BSAC Divers - Respected the World over
Enhance the membership product - II stated that the bulk of the value is the training given within the branch. II feels that there is no problem with our product but there may be a problem with the way in which it is packaged.
MA asked how we improve the packaging and the product offering. AM asked if we could identify other agencies membership fees and what they offer within their package. DD offered to head this review of the current membership package.
MA is to explore the marketing strategy in relation to membership recruitment and communications. KL stated that he would need a further expenditure to upgrade the server's capacity to cope with bulk emailing.
Pricing review - mid year price reviews are not easy to deal with for coaches. Changes in pricing need to be incorporated for August of each year. WD offered to carry out a price review across the board for products and services.
Shop Products - AR to co-ordinate all potential new products.
II - as Council is part way through the strategic process, this needs to be bedded down soon, as this will give guidance on where Council should progress from here, cannot not do some of these reviews as part of the strategic process.
Management Review of HQ & Council - CP agreed to action this.
Council agreed that BSAC already has a commercial model.
KL - on-line shop - 3 areas need to be reviewed - presentation, management, and delivery mechanisms.
Council agreed to park the discussion about sponsorship until other areas on products have been agreed.
AM asked if we could consider using regional branches to attend regional local county shows and have a BSAC presence, using a promo pack.
Review of new technology policy within comms (SMS text messaging). MA to record and leave as pending.
CP would like a seating area at the shows.
Gift Box - MA feels that it is a gift opportunity we are missing. WD to progress.
Chairman's Report
MA outline his activities since the previous meeting.
Treasurer's Report
AH asked for feedback from the budget holders as to what they expected to spend during the remainder of the year on a monthly basis.
AH discussed the April Management Accounts and also the cashflow.
NDO's Report
CP feels that it would be better for her to stand down at this time next year to avoid a change over of both Chairman and NDO at the same time. CP asked Council to consider BSAC supporting a competition in memory of Penny Glover. Penny's family are funding the prize to the tune of £5,000. The competition is to develop a product that divers can carry that will locate them if they get in to difficulty or are lost. Council agreed to fully support the project. Dive and the diving press can be used to promote the project.
CP proposed Council support a competition in memory of Penny Glover CP as above - seconded by MA, unanimous.
CP updated Council on the diving agency equivalency list. Council were happy with the progress.
Accuracy of incident reporting - Brian Cumming will prepare this.
CP proposes that we employ Brian Cumming to compile this report at the agreed cost - seconded by MKT, unanimous.
Operation's Manager Report
Dive Editorial Panel - EH reported that chandlers and the smaller outlets in Scotland do not have the opportunity to stock Dive Magazine as their distributor will not stock it. MA to feedback to Graeme Gourlay.
Group Reports
BMD
MA asked all for feedback targets and timelines for all projects - ASAP.
Make the 8 - 20 members in branches part of the coaching visits as a priority. The branch survey results will not include the under 8 groups (inactive).
IT
CP has a concern with the control of the training Images on the forums. KL stated that we can remove photographs. KL to put a disclaimer on the forums. EC will write a disclaimer for KL to post.
International
China - position is the same.
EUF
DE feels the original proposal did not contain accurate figures - WD to review the figures and submit the revised proposal to CP and DE. DE - already in Greece our members may be prevented from diving and training, this may have further impact in Spain. DE to bring revised cost proposal to Council for consideration and approval - by e-mail if appropriate.
SITA
AH gave a brief outline of the initial proposal that is being discussed. Council are happy that AH represents BSAC at the SITA meetings and negotiations regarding this proposal.
AOB
DD asked for comments on the Safety Kit Pack Project.
PTP - changes - update from DD.
KL asked about the IDEST cylinder oxygen cleaning guidelines - MKT stated that the original author has the papers and the final version of the Industry Code of Practice will be placed before the next SITA meeting. MKT guessed that it should be available some time during late 2006.
MA - between now and next meeting in September 2006 - MA asked Council to focus on what projects we have all agreed to move forward. E-mail proposals are acceptable and email communications are useful for feedback and comments. MA thanked Council for the weekend and all that has been achieved.
Public Minutes of BSAC Council Meeting Sunday 21st May 2006 at Express Holiday Inn, Leicester
Present:
Marcus Allen MA
Mike Todd MKT
Clare Peddie CP
Tony Marshall TM
Bob Healey BH
Edward Haynes EH
Adrian Hall AH
Anne Clarke AC
David Dixon DD
Keith Lawrence KL
Ian Irvine II
Deric Ellerby DE
John Betts JB
Tony Reed AR
Andy Moll AM
Wendy Davies WD
Ernie Crook EC
Apologies:
Harry Gould, Mark Allen
Email Voting
MCS - unanimous, carried
Strategy Discussion - Marcus Allen
MA reminded Council of the 11 strategies that had been agreed by Council at the September 2005 meeting and asked for feedback.
MA showed Council the strategies for membership growth.
Discussion of STRATEGIES
1. Continue developing as a Diving Club at the forefront of the highest standard of diving practices.
2. Maintain the highest standards of corporate and social responsibility.
3. Provide leadership and governance as the UK National Governing Body.
4. Make the range of services we offer attractive and appropriate to attract and retain members.
5. Support a worldwide branch network together with a team of enthusiastic volunteers.
6. Continue to develop a comprehensive IT and communications infrastructure.
Branch Survey Results (Report circulate) - Andy Moll
AM gave a presentation showing the results of the survey.
He confirmed that a membership survey was planned for November 2006, the format of this survey has not yet been agreed. MA thanked AM for his work in preparing the results. AM asked for a revisit of the survey be carried out in 2 years time. MA stated that the intention of this survey was to be able to give improved branch support. It was agreed to communicate the survey results in a number of different ways, to be agreed by Council.
Goodform Report
DD feels that we are uncertain as to where and what our market place is and he feels we have a strong brand within our own arena but not in the public arena. AM, after speaking to Graeme Gourlay says he perceives that our brand in Japan means something different to the UK. DE feels that some BSAC products are not relevant to the overseas market. MA feels we should accept the offer of market research if we can obtain funding.
STRAPLINE - BSAC Divers - Respected the World over
Enhance the membership product - II stated that the bulk of the value is the training given within the branch. II feels that there is no problem with our product but there may be a problem with the way in which it is packaged.
MA asked how we improve the packaging and the product offering. AM asked if we could identify other agencies membership fees and what they offer within their package. DD offered to head this review of the current membership package.
MA is to explore the marketing strategy in relation to membership recruitment and communications. KL stated that he would need a further expenditure to upgrade the server's capacity to cope with bulk emailing.
Pricing review - mid year price reviews are not easy to deal with for coaches. Changes in pricing need to be incorporated for August of each year. WD offered to carry out a price review across the board for products and services.
Shop Products - AR to co-ordinate all potential new products.
II - as Council is part way through the strategic process, this needs to be bedded down soon, as this will give guidance on where Council should progress from here, cannot not do some of these reviews as part of the strategic process.
Management Review of HQ & Council - CP agreed to action this.
Council agreed that BSAC already has a commercial model.
KL - on-line shop - 3 areas need to be reviewed - presentation, management, and delivery mechanisms.
Council agreed to park the discussion about sponsorship until other areas on products have been agreed.
AM asked if we could consider using regional branches to attend regional local county shows and have a BSAC presence, using a promo pack.
Review of new technology policy within comms (SMS text messaging). MA to record and leave as pending.
CP would like a seating area at the shows.
Gift Box - MA feels that it is a gift opportunity we are missing. WD to progress.
Chairman's Report
MA outline his activities since the previous meeting.
Treasurer's Report
AH asked for feedback from the budget holders as to what they expected to spend during the remainder of the year on a monthly basis.
AH discussed the April Management Accounts and also the cashflow.
NDO's Report
CP feels that it would be better for her to stand down at this time next year to avoid a change over of both Chairman and NDO at the same time. CP asked Council to consider BSAC supporting a competition in memory of Penny Glover. Penny's family are funding the prize to the tune of £5,000. The competition is to develop a product that divers can carry that will locate them if they get in to difficulty or are lost. Council agreed to fully support the project. Dive and the diving press can be used to promote the project.
CP proposed Council support a competition in memory of Penny Glover CP as above - seconded by MA, unanimous.
CP updated Council on the diving agency equivalency list. Council were happy with the progress.
Accuracy of incident reporting - Brian Cumming will prepare this.
CP proposes that we employ Brian Cumming to compile this report at the agreed cost - seconded by MKT, unanimous.
Operation's Manager Report
Dive Editorial Panel - EH reported that chandlers and the smaller outlets in Scotland do not have the opportunity to stock Dive Magazine as their distributor will not stock it. MA to feedback to Graeme Gourlay.
Group Reports
BMD
MA asked all for feedback targets and timelines for all projects - ASAP.
Make the 8 - 20 members in branches part of the coaching visits as a priority. The branch survey results will not include the under 8 groups (inactive).
IT
CP has a concern with the control of the training Images on the forums. KL stated that we can remove photographs. KL to put a disclaimer on the forums. EC will write a disclaimer for KL to post.
International
China - position is the same.
EUF
DE feels the original proposal did not contain accurate figures - WD to review the figures and submit the revised proposal to CP and DE. DE - already in Greece our members may be prevented from diving and training, this may have further impact in Spain. DE to bring revised cost proposal to Council for consideration and approval - by e-mail if appropriate.
SITA
AH gave a brief outline of the initial proposal that is being discussed. Council are happy that AH represents BSAC at the SITA meetings and negotiations regarding this proposal.
AOB
DD asked for comments on the Safety Kit Pack Project.
PTP - changes - update from DD.
KL asked about the IDEST cylinder oxygen cleaning guidelines - MKT stated that the original author has the papers and the final version of the Industry Code of Practice will be placed before the next SITA meeting. MKT guessed that it should be available some time during late 2006.
MA - between now and next meeting in September 2006 - MA asked Council to focus on what projects we have all agreed to move forward. E-mail proposals are acceptable and email communications are useful for feedback and comments. MA thanked Council for the weekend and all that has been achieved.
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