Brandon Scuba Club
Held in Room 137, Health Studies Complex,
Brandon University
Tuesday, 02 December
2008
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Attendance: Mark Addison, Kellie Burnett, Linda
Burridge, Mark Chapman, David Ford, Kathryn Hyndman, Norma Lennon, Lori Sagert,
Dan Schmidt, Don Sutherland, Kim Sutherland, Mark Tokle (12)
Regrets:
none
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1.
Call to Order
Don Sutherland assumed the Chair and called the
meeting to order at 1914h.
2.
Agenda
None. We left it all in President Don=s capable hands!
3. Minutes
a)
Regular Meeting of 08 September 2008
MOTION (Dave F. / Mark T.): That the minutes
of the regular meeting of 08 September 2008 be accepted as circulated by
e-mail.
CARRIED
4.
Old Business
a)
Melon Dive
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held at Glen Beag, RMNP, on 27 September 2008
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Calm, clear blue skies, air temperature of 13C, water temperature of
9C
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Four divers registered for the event and organized themselves into two
teams: Team #1: Linda & Don Sutherland; Team #2: Mark Chapman & Mark Tokle
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The buoys, the float line, and the wharf were then removed from the
lake
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the pot luck supper was held at Linda & Ed Burridge’s cottage,
however, the hosts were forced to contribute additional quantities of food and
grog for the seemingly insatiable appetite of their 11
guests
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First Prize: Mark Tokle ($25 credit at C&L Scuba); Second Prize: Mark
Chapman ($15 credit at C&L Scuba); Third Prize: Kim & Don Sutherland
($10 credit at C&L Scuba)
b)
Christmas Party 2008
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held at the Riesmeyer home, Waggle Springs Road, on 22 November
2008
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Approximately 30 persons attended the event
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Pictures may have been taken during the event, but none were
available
5.
Reports
a)
Treasurers Report
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Various materials have been recovered from the outgoing
Treasurer
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No financial report is available, indeed, since 2006 there has been
little progress in clarifying the financial situation of the
Club
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The current balance in our account at Westoba would appear to be $976.36
6.
Upcoming Events
a)
Bowling Party
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Tentatively scheduled for 28 February 2009
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Kellie Burnett and Mark Addison will contact Huggy’s to confirm a
reservation for several lanes
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Members are encouraged to bring flash drives and/or CD-DVD with dive
videos or underwater photos of their recent trips
b)
Activating the Dive Site 2009
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Tentatively scheduled for 23 May 2009
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Buoys will be installed
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Water feels darn cold at this time of the year, and only recommended for
the foolhardy and/or dry suits
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Linda & Ed Burridge have volunteered their cottage for a pot luck
supper afterwards
c)
BSC "National Parks Day"
2009
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Diving event tentatively scheduled for 18 July 2009
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could also include a scavenger hunt for the landlubbers and/or
divers
d)
Dauphin Divers "Diving
in the Ducks" 2009
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Tentatively scheduled for 08-09 August 2009
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will be the 45th Annual spear fishing
event
e)
Promotion / Awareness
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BSC membership fees remain at $20 single, $25 family. Non-current members and guests will be
charged a fee when they attend Club activities.
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difficulty in finding volunteers to properly staff a booth at either the
Shoppers Mall or during a Keystone Centre event (e.g. the Lifestyles
Expo)
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Regent Custom Cresting has the BSC logo in its files, and members can
have their clothing done at any time.
Remember to bring your receipt into a Regular Meeting and the Club will
refund $7.50 @ member ($15.00 @ family).
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members attending this meeting, and subsequent BSC meetings throughout
the 2008/2009 season, will have their name put into a draw for Club-crested
clothing valued at approx. $50 at the next AGM
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Mark Tokle suggested the Club host a car wash, with members dressed in
Speedo swim suits; Dave Ford suggested that wet suits might be more
suitable
7.
Election of Officers
a)
Executive
MOTION (Dan / Norma): That the following
members of the Brandon Scuba Club have allowed their names to stand in
nomination for various Executive positions:
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President:
Mark Tokle
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Vice-President:
Mark Chapman
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Treasurer:
Ed Burridge
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Secretary:
Elaine Riesmeyer
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Events Coordinators:
Kellie Burnett, Mark Addison
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Newsletter Editor:
Ed Burridge
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Membership:
Linda Burridge
And the above slate of Officers be accepted
to operate the Club until the next
Annual General Meeting.
CARRIED
b)
Signing Authority
MOTION (Kathryn H. / Kim Sutherland):
Effective immediately, Mark Tokle and Ed Burridge shall be the two signing
officers for the Brandon Scuba Club and, effective immediately, the names of Don
Sutherland and Troy Elliott shall be
removed as signing officers for the Brandon
Scuba Club.
CARRIED
8.
Next Meeting
a)
Regular Meeting
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 7pm, Room 137, Health Studies Complex,
BU
b)
Newsletter
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Tentatively scheduled for mid-April 2009
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Club members are encouraged to take pictures and write articles about
their diving trips, and submit them to the Editor
9.
Adjournment
a)
Mark Tokle commented on his appreciation for the work of Don and Kim
Sutherland over the past year, in order to salvage the Club from its spate of
Executive resignations during 2007.
A rousing round of applause ensued.
b)
MOTION (Norma / Linda B.): That this meeting of the Brandon Scuba Club
stands adjourned (2040h).
CARRIED
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Don Sutherland
David Ford
President, BSC
acting-Secretary, BSC