FACT PAGE ABOUT SOUTH PACIFIC DIVERS CLUB

What is South Pacific Divers Club: The South Pacific Divers Club was formed in the early 1960s by a small group of underwater photographers.  Early members of the club enjoyed many different facets of the sport, such as cove diving, underwater photography, wreck diving and exploring along the north and south coast of New South Wales searching for new dive locations.  Today at the beginning of the new century 2000, the club has changed from the early days, however it somehow remains the same.  Major activities among its members are still underwater photography, wreck and reef diving.  The clubs major event is the running of the annual Australasian Underwater Photographer of the Year.

Club meetings: The South Pacific Divers Club meets every third Monday of the month at the Bankstown Sports Club.  Meetings begin at 8.00pm. Enquiry at the entrance desk for the room number.  All visitors are welcome to our meetings.  Generally there are slide shows, guest speakers and drinks after general business.

Who are the members: South Pacific Divers Club has members from various parts of Sydney and country areas of New South Wales Its members come from all walks of life and enjoy one thing in common, scuba diving.  Total membership is almost 100.

Who are the people that run South Pacific Divers Club: A committee of six is elected once a year.  The committee meets once a month generally one or two weeks before the main club meeting.  It is the committees responsibility to run outings, produce a monthly newsletter, organise the George Roberts Trophy as well as fund raising and other activities.

Benefits of membership: Meeting people who like yourself enjoy the sport of scuba diving.  Weekends away, scuba diving along the coast of New South Wales.  Club dives once a month. Social outings. Instance dive buddies. 10% discount on all equipment to members, at Aqua Sports Scuba Centre.

Committee Members For The Year 2001 to 2002

President:                                                                     Treasurer:

Bernie Kraul                                                                       Linh La    

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