Douts 2009- 2010 Committee

President:  Rob Laird         email: president(at)douts.org

The President shall on behalf of the Committee submit a report on the conduct of the affairs of the Association at the Annual General Meeting.  Shall be the Chairperson and preside at all meetings at which he/she is present.  Shall represent the Association in contact with other organizations.  Shall be responsible for fostering the interest and direction of the Association.  Shall oversee the activities of other Committee members.

Vice-president and Safety Officer: Matt Bentley   email: safetyofficer(at)douts.org

The Vice-President shall assist the President.  Will be the Association Safety Officer.   Will report on matters of diving and club safety within the Association. Will keep records of safety incidents.

Secretary: Georgina Barrat-See     email: secretary(at)douts.org

It is the duty of the Secretary to keep minutes of:

(a) All appointments of office-bearers and members of the Committee;

(b) The names of members of the Committee present at a Committee meeting or a General Meeting; and all proceedings at Committee meetings and General Meetings. 

(c) Conduct all correspondence, 

(d) Keep a register of all members

Treasurer: Mike Wiles            email: treasurer(at)douts.org 

It is the duty of the Treasurer of the Association to ensure that:

(a) All money due to the DOUTS is collected and received and that all payments authorized by the committee are made;

(b) Correct books and accounts are kept showing the financial affairs of the DOUTS including full details of all receipts and expenditure connected with the activities  and statement of accounts to each regular meeting of the Committee.

(c) All monies of the Association are deposited in the Association's bank account;

(d) Pay accounts as directed by the Committee;

Activities Coordinator: Rose Saltman    email: events(at)douts.org

Responsible for the overall activities for DOUTS. 

Sub committee could include, but is not limited to:

local dive coordinator:

away trips coordinator: Les Lovasz (sth coast)

overseas trips:

fundraising activities: 

Communications Officer:  Marko Tomic        email: communications(at)douts.org

Responsible for content that is published by DOUTS.

eg  newsletter, Whats On, Website

Subcommittee could include, but is not limited to:

web master:       

promotions officer: 

The editor can take on any role in the sub committee, e.g. newsletter editor or web master.

Student Liaison Officer: Bonnie Yiu    email: studentliaison(at)douts.org

Representing DOUTS on campus.  Provide co-ordination with student calendars, on campus promotions, clear campus mail box.

Bonnie is a year two UTS Communications (Journalism)/ Law student passionate about all kinds of water sports - from scuba diving, to underwater rugby and fishing! She is currently working as a freelance journalist at City's local newspaper City News and at local radio station 2SER.

Training Officer: Rona Taylor    email: training(at)douts.org

Responsible for training for DOUTS members. 

Sub committee could include, but is not limited to:

boat captain training

diver training

truck driver training.

Equipment and Assets Officer: Drew Edwards    email: equipment(at)douts.org