Directors
Chairman ----------------------------------- Brian Duffy
Vice Chairman ------------------------------- Cian Hynes
Treasurer ----------------------------------- Ger Craven
Secretary --------------------------------------- Deborah O Reilly
Diving Officer -------------------------------- Damien Mellett
Training Officer ------------------------------- Liam Sherringham
Equipment Officer ---------------------------- Stewart McMickan
PRO ---------------------------------------------- Aiden Henry
Fundraising Officer -------------------------- Leo Reddy
Non Director Positions
Snorkeling Officer ---------------------------- Bernard Larkin
Competitions Officer ------------------------- Jennifer Foy
Club Delegates --------------- Brian Duffy and Stewart McMickan
Club Caretaker -------------------------------- Peter Chatterton
Niall McHugh has been appointed Search and Recovery Co-ordinator by the Diving Officer fot the forth comin year.
Club Member of the Year 2008
This year’s winner was Geraldine Fogarty. A well deserved winner and caps off a great year for Geraldine who also became a Leading diver in the last few months. Well done Geraldine
Fees
The fees for the coming year are as follows. The dive fees are now included in the annual subscription. This unanimous decision was taken at the AGM.
Membership Type
*New Trainee Adult Diver €390.00
Adult Diver €330.00
*New Trainee Junior / Student Diver €210.00
Junior / Student Diver €150.00
Adult Snorkeler €100.00
Junior Snorkeler €35.00
Associate Membership €25.00
Levy to fill Nitrox in 2008 €20.00
* Includes €60 fee for CFT 1star scuba course (i.e. starter pack, logbook and certification)
Fees paid after 31st March 2009 will be subject to a €50 levy for divers and €25 for snorklers.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
CLUB UPDATE
Hi Folks
Pool training starts back this Sunday, Nov 2nd, at 12:30pm. Please bring along any spare gear you have to help out with any new members we could have. It would also be nice to have some Club divers and above at the pool to take any new members on a try-a-dive over the next few sessions and helping in the ongoing training.
The voting for the Member of the Year 2008 is now closed. Thanks to all who voted. The winner will be announced at the AGM on Sunday 2nd.
The club AGM is taking place on the same day, Nov 2nd, in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, starting at 3:30pm sharp. It would be nice to have as many members there as possible. Remember that the AGM is YOUR chance to elect who YOU think should be on the Committee and making decisions about how OUR club should be run.
Agenda includes the following items
Officers Reports
Financial Report
Member of the Year 2008
Officer Elections
Any other Business
Hope to see you at the Pool and the AGM
Cian
Pool training starts back this Sunday, Nov 2nd, at 12:30pm. Please bring along any spare gear you have to help out with any new members we could have. It would also be nice to have some Club divers and above at the pool to take any new members on a try-a-dive over the next few sessions and helping in the ongoing training.
The voting for the Member of the Year 2008 is now closed. Thanks to all who voted. The winner will be announced at the AGM on Sunday 2nd.
The club AGM is taking place on the same day, Nov 2nd, in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, starting at 3:30pm sharp. It would be nice to have as many members there as possible. Remember that the AGM is YOUR chance to elect who YOU think should be on the Committee and making decisions about how OUR club should be run.
Agenda includes the following items
Officers Reports
Financial Report
Member of the Year 2008
Officer Elections
Any other Business
Hope to see you at the Pool and the AGM
Cian
Friday, October 03, 2008
ASAC Member of the Year 2008
Hi Folks
Its that time of the year again when you get to vote on who you think should be "Athlone Sub Aqua Club Member of the Year 2008", things to consider are someone's overall contribution to the club, its activities and other members. The prize is a years free membership of the Club. Text your choice and your own name to me on 0868734935. There is only 3 rules, the person voting must be a fully paid up member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club, the person they are voting for must be in the club and only 1 vote per member.
Previous Winners include
2007 Ger Loughnane
2006 Robbie West
So please take the time to consider who should be rewarded for their contribution to the club over the last year and get texting. Closing date for texts is the 24th of October.
Thanks
Cian
Its that time of the year again when you get to vote on who you think should be "Athlone Sub Aqua Club Member of the Year 2008", things to consider are someone's overall contribution to the club, its activities and other members. The prize is a years free membership of the Club. Text your choice and your own name to me on 0868734935. There is only 3 rules, the person voting must be a fully paid up member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club, the person they are voting for must be in the club and only 1 vote per member.
Previous Winners include
2007 Ger Loughnane
2006 Robbie West
So please take the time to consider who should be rewarded for their contribution to the club over the last year and get texting. Closing date for texts is the 24th of October.
Thanks
Cian
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
CLUB AGM and POOL TRAINING
This years AGM has been set for the 2nd November 2008. It will take place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel at 3:30pm. The committee encourages all members to attend so as to give all members a say in how the club will progress. The agenda will be published in the near future but the meeting will include the Officers reports, Financial accounts, elections of the various committee positions and any other business.
Also the pool will start back on the same day, November 2nd, at the Regional sports centre swimming pool at 12:30pm, continuing each Sunday at the same time. All instructors and club divers are encouraged to turn up each Sunday and help out in the training of our members.
Cian
Also the pool will start back on the same day, November 2nd, at the Regional sports centre swimming pool at 12:30pm, continuing each Sunday at the same time. All instructors and club divers are encouraged to turn up each Sunday and help out in the training of our members.
Cian
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Athlone Sub Aqua
Members and Friends Family Day Out
This Sunday afternoon 7th September from 2pm
Harvest Festival Carrickedmond
Background
Last Spring all of the Midland Sub Aqua Clubs were involved in an extensive search and recovery operation in the River Inny in the Kenagh-Ballymahon area. The local communities in acknowledgement of this have now come together to organise this Harvest Field Day whose sole purpose is to raise funds for the Sub Aqua Clubs involved.
Representatives of the various clubs involved have been attending recent meetings for the event and will be actively participating with stewarding on the day.
The Harvest Festival
Go back in time with Vintage Display and Working Field Day
Main attractions include
--Horse Harvesting Display --Vintage Tractor Harvesting
--Harvesting with Scythe --Threshing with Drum and Flail
--Harvesting with Reaping Hook --Roast Pig on a spit
Dancing with Music provided by Special guest Declan Nerney
This Sunday afternoon 7th September 2pm onwards
The weather forecast looks good so get out that straw hat and bonnet and join us.
Admission 10 euro and children are free
Harvest dance is in El Paso Bar, Kenagh, Sunday Night
Carrickedmond is only 3 miles from Ballymahon out the Edgewordstown road.
The Chairman and Committee of the Athlone Sub Aqua Club encourage all our members to support this admirable community iniative
Members and Friends Family Day Out
This Sunday afternoon 7th September from 2pm
Harvest Festival Carrickedmond
Background
Last Spring all of the Midland Sub Aqua Clubs were involved in an extensive search and recovery operation in the River Inny in the Kenagh-Ballymahon area. The local communities in acknowledgement of this have now come together to organise this Harvest Field Day whose sole purpose is to raise funds for the Sub Aqua Clubs involved.
Representatives of the various clubs involved have been attending recent meetings for the event and will be actively participating with stewarding on the day.
The Harvest Festival
Go back in time with Vintage Display and Working Field Day
Main attractions include
--Horse Harvesting Display --Vintage Tractor Harvesting
--Harvesting with Scythe --Threshing with Drum and Flail
--Harvesting with Reaping Hook --Roast Pig on a spit
Dancing with Music provided by Special guest Declan Nerney
This Sunday afternoon 7th September 2pm onwards
The weather forecast looks good so get out that straw hat and bonnet and join us.
Admission 10 euro and children are free
Harvest dance is in El Paso Bar, Kenagh, Sunday Night
Carrickedmond is only 3 miles from Ballymahon out the Edgewordstown road.
The Chairman and Committee of the Athlone Sub Aqua Club encourage all our members to support this admirable community iniative
Saturday, August 23, 2008
CFT Photo Competition
CFT Irsh Underwater Photographer of the Year 2008
Hi Folks
Its that time of year again, so trawl through all those photos you've taken over the season so far. Below are all the details.
Rules
1. Must be a cft member.
2. All images must be on CD
3. All images must be named, where taken and what category. Maximum of 3 images per person per category.
4. Entries should include name, address, phone number, CFT number and email address.
5. Closing Date 30/09/08
All entries to be sent to Subsea,CFT Irsh Underwater Photographer of the Year 2008, Irish Underwater Council, 78a Patrick Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin on or before 30/09/08.
Categories
Underwater Ireland
From the Boat
The Funniest
Good Luck
Cian
Hi Folks
Its that time of year again, so trawl through all those photos you've taken over the season so far. Below are all the details.
Rules
1. Must be a cft member.
2. All images must be on CD
3. All images must be named, where taken and what category. Maximum of 3 images per person per category.
4. Entries should include name, address, phone number, CFT number and email address.
5. Closing Date 30/09/08
All entries to be sent to Subsea,CFT Irsh Underwater Photographer of the Year 2008, Irish Underwater Council, 78a Patrick Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin on or before 30/09/08.
Categories
Underwater Ireland
From the Boat
The Funniest
Good Luck
Cian
AN APEKS XTX 200 DIN FITTING REG, IT IS ONLY NINE MONTHS OLD AND ONLY BEEN USED 8 TIMES IN FRESH WATER. WOULD LIKE £280 ONO FOR IT. IT IS LEFT SHOULDER MOUNTED BUT IT CAN BE COVERTED TO RIGHT HAND SIDE.
ALSO A MARES RUBY A-CLAMP REG WITH MR-22 FIRST STAGE, A FEW YEARS OLD BUT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH COLD WATER KIT FITTED AND I WOULD LIKE £100 ONO FOR THAT.
Contact Declan Walshe for further details.
Cian
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Summer Newsletter
Limited Company
Confirmation has been received from the club’s solicitor that Athlone Sub Aqua Club is now incorporated as a limited company.
Clubhouse Development
Orders have been placed for new clubhouse furniture and computer equipment. It is expected that these items will be in place within the next four to six weeks
Club Clothing
The new range of clothing is still available from Alpha 1 print. They supply a large selection of Garments in many colours. They are located in Blyry Industrial Estate. Just drop in or give them a call on 0906417051 to place your order or check out their prices.
Club Monthly Meetings
The attendance levels at the Club monthly meetings have been extremely poor over the year so far. So far the March, April and July meetings have not taken place due to not having enough people to make a quorum. The club needs as much input as possible to help in its running and the more members that share their views and opinions the better it is for the Club as a whole. So if YOU want to ensure the club continues to succeed then please come down to the clubhouse on the first Wednesday of every Month at 8pm. There will be no meeting in August due to the club holiday so the next club monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday the 3rd of September.
Text Messaging
At this stage all members should be getting text messages from the club. If you are not receiving texts and are a fully paid up member then contact the secretary Cian Hynes and he will check the phone database for you.
Safety Cover
A big thanks to all who have helped out in all the recent raft race in Ballinasloe, the Debra Ireland swim in Coosan, the rowing regatta in Coosan point, all the Triathlone swim practices over the last few weeks and of course the Triathlone. All these events could not take place without Athlone Sub Aqua Club and all the members who took part. These events place the club in full view of the public and help us keep a good profile for all our fundraising events. Indeed we have received a huge amount of thanks from all organisations that run these events. Again thanks to all.
Congratulations
Well done to Colm O Reily and Kieran Kelly on passing their Cox'n test and to Michael Toohey and Dominik Kirf on passing their club diver recently.
Clubhouse Keys
Members should be aware that the locks of the clubhouse have been changed.
It was decided at club monthly meeting on June 4th, to update and replace all clubhouse keys. This is taking place due to the need for increased security around the clubhouse. A lot of money has been spent in the recent past and in order to protect that investment all keys will be replaced.
There have been a large number of keys given out to members over the last 5 years and unfortunately there is no complete record of who has keys and who has not. Pauric Hynes is collecting all old keys.
Keys are available from Pauric Hynes. Each key will cost 15 euros and are only available to Fully paid up members of Club diver level or above. If a member leaves the club or their membership lapses for longer than a season then the key must be returned, the 15euro fee will be refunded
Clubhouse Barrier
The use of the clubhouse barrier has again become a matter of concern in recent times. It has been repeatedly left open by members, which is allowing non-members to access the clubhouse. It has caused the slipway to be blocked up by non-members and non-members cars parked on the clubhouse grounds.So please, if you are entering the clubhouse, even for just a few minutes, close the barrier down behind you. If you are last out of the clubhouse then close and lock the barrier as you leave. Hopefully we can eliminate the amount of non-members using the clubhouse as a car park and blocking up the slipway.
Dive Fees
As all members know, the club agreed a policy of prepaying for all dives before each member commences diving at the AGM in November 2007. However some members have dived without yet making this payment. Members who haven’t yet paid will be stopped from diving at the club weekends away. The DO has a record of all dives done so far this season so members who have dived are encouraged to pay this fee as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of being stopped from diving on their weekends away. Students are exempt.
Dive Program
Below is the dive program for the next few months. As always these venues can be changed due to weather and availability of Diving Officers.
July 19th - 20th Inishboffin
July 26th - 27th Killary
Aug 2nd - 4th Ballinskelligs
Aug 5th - 7th Allihies
Aug 8th - 10th Baltimore
Aug 16th - 17th Skerd Rocks Roundstone
Aug 23rd - 24th Achill Island
Aug 27th - 30th Isle of Man
Aug 31st Kilkee
Sep 6th - 7th Doolin
Sept 13th - 14th Kilmore Quay
Sept 20th - 21 Stags of Broadhaven
Sept 27th - 28th Kilkee
Oct 4th - 5th Kilkee
Oct 11th - 12th Teelin
Oct 18th - 19th Strangford Lough
Oct 25th - 27th Not Decided yet
Any queries on the above dive program contact Diving Officer Colm O Reily
Rgds
Cian
Limited Company
Confirmation has been received from the club’s solicitor that Athlone Sub Aqua Club is now incorporated as a limited company.
Clubhouse Development
Orders have been placed for new clubhouse furniture and computer equipment. It is expected that these items will be in place within the next four to six weeks
Club Clothing
The new range of clothing is still available from Alpha 1 print. They supply a large selection of Garments in many colours. They are located in Blyry Industrial Estate. Just drop in or give them a call on 0906417051 to place your order or check out their prices.
Club Monthly Meetings
The attendance levels at the Club monthly meetings have been extremely poor over the year so far. So far the March, April and July meetings have not taken place due to not having enough people to make a quorum. The club needs as much input as possible to help in its running and the more members that share their views and opinions the better it is for the Club as a whole. So if YOU want to ensure the club continues to succeed then please come down to the clubhouse on the first Wednesday of every Month at 8pm. There will be no meeting in August due to the club holiday so the next club monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday the 3rd of September.
Text Messaging
At this stage all members should be getting text messages from the club. If you are not receiving texts and are a fully paid up member then contact the secretary Cian Hynes and he will check the phone database for you.
Safety Cover
A big thanks to all who have helped out in all the recent raft race in Ballinasloe, the Debra Ireland swim in Coosan, the rowing regatta in Coosan point, all the Triathlone swim practices over the last few weeks and of course the Triathlone. All these events could not take place without Athlone Sub Aqua Club and all the members who took part. These events place the club in full view of the public and help us keep a good profile for all our fundraising events. Indeed we have received a huge amount of thanks from all organisations that run these events. Again thanks to all.
Congratulations
Well done to Colm O Reily and Kieran Kelly on passing their Cox'n test and to Michael Toohey and Dominik Kirf on passing their club diver recently.
Clubhouse Keys
Members should be aware that the locks of the clubhouse have been changed.
It was decided at club monthly meeting on June 4th, to update and replace all clubhouse keys. This is taking place due to the need for increased security around the clubhouse. A lot of money has been spent in the recent past and in order to protect that investment all keys will be replaced.
There have been a large number of keys given out to members over the last 5 years and unfortunately there is no complete record of who has keys and who has not. Pauric Hynes is collecting all old keys.
Keys are available from Pauric Hynes. Each key will cost 15 euros and are only available to Fully paid up members of Club diver level or above. If a member leaves the club or their membership lapses for longer than a season then the key must be returned, the 15euro fee will be refunded
Clubhouse Barrier
The use of the clubhouse barrier has again become a matter of concern in recent times. It has been repeatedly left open by members, which is allowing non-members to access the clubhouse. It has caused the slipway to be blocked up by non-members and non-members cars parked on the clubhouse grounds.So please, if you are entering the clubhouse, even for just a few minutes, close the barrier down behind you. If you are last out of the clubhouse then close and lock the barrier as you leave. Hopefully we can eliminate the amount of non-members using the clubhouse as a car park and blocking up the slipway.
Dive Fees
As all members know, the club agreed a policy of prepaying for all dives before each member commences diving at the AGM in November 2007. However some members have dived without yet making this payment. Members who haven’t yet paid will be stopped from diving at the club weekends away. The DO has a record of all dives done so far this season so members who have dived are encouraged to pay this fee as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of being stopped from diving on their weekends away. Students are exempt.
Dive Program
Below is the dive program for the next few months. As always these venues can be changed due to weather and availability of Diving Officers.
July 19th - 20th Inishboffin
July 26th - 27th Killary
Aug 2nd - 4th Ballinskelligs
Aug 5th - 7th Allihies
Aug 8th - 10th Baltimore
Aug 16th - 17th Skerd Rocks Roundstone
Aug 23rd - 24th Achill Island
Aug 27th - 30th Isle of Man
Aug 31st Kilkee
Sep 6th - 7th Doolin
Sept 13th - 14th Kilmore Quay
Sept 20th - 21 Stags of Broadhaven
Sept 27th - 28th Kilkee
Oct 4th - 5th Kilkee
Oct 11th - 12th Teelin
Oct 18th - 19th Strangford Lough
Oct 25th - 27th Not Decided yet
Any queries on the above dive program contact Diving Officer Colm O Reily
Rgds
Cian
Club Holiday 2008
Hi all
The club holiday this year will start on the 2nd of August the bank holiday weekend in Ballinskelligs, mid week in allihies and finish in Baltimore for the 9th. I have provisionally booked two dives for that day with Aqua adventure dive centre at a cost of 65 per diver. The first dive been the U260 and the second yet to be decided the tide will be perfect this day for this dive. I need names of people interested in doing these dives and money up front before i confirm the booking. All divers must have membership and dive fees fully paid up. I cannot accept names or money unless this is done. Also all divers must be active and dived up to the depth of 40m at the time of the dive. Unfortunately there can be no refund for anyone not dived up or not active at the time of the dive.
Please reply if interested and i will need money and names before Friday.
Colm O' Reilly
Diving Officer
For anymore details contact Colm on 086 1019131
Cian
The club holiday this year will start on the 2nd of August the bank holiday weekend in Ballinskelligs, mid week in allihies and finish in Baltimore for the 9th. I have provisionally booked two dives for that day with Aqua adventure dive centre at a cost of 65 per diver. The first dive been the U260 and the second yet to be decided the tide will be perfect this day for this dive. I need names of people interested in doing these dives and money up front before i confirm the booking. All divers must have membership and dive fees fully paid up. I cannot accept names or money unless this is done. Also all divers must be active and dived up to the depth of 40m at the time of the dive. Unfortunately there can be no refund for anyone not dived up or not active at the time of the dive.
Please reply if interested and i will need money and names before Friday.
Colm O' Reilly
Diving Officer
For anymore details contact Colm on 086 1019131
Cian
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Congratulations
Well done to Colm O Reily and Kieran Kelly on passing their cox'n test and to Michael Toohey and Dominik Kirf on passing their club diver at the weekend.
Well done lads.
Cian
Well done lads.
Cian
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