DEATH OF NOEL GLEESON: With a deep sense of sadness and loss, members learnt of the death of their friend, founder member and stalwart of the club Noel Gleeson. Noel died on December 30th, 2013. He nurtured the growth of Kilkee Sub Aqua Club over the past 32 years and past and present members will remember him for his tuition as an instructor, and for his humour, guidance and wisdom. He had an infectious love of the wonders of the sub-sea world and was instrumental in spreading word far and wide of some of the wonderful dive sites in the region.
Noel's funeral was held on Saturday 4th January. Cremation followed, and his ashes were scattered in New Fee, Kilkee.
Noel's funeral was held on Saturday 4th January. Cremation followed, and his ashes were scattered in New Fee, Kilkee.
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COMMITTEE FOR 2015/'16: Following the KSAC 2015 AGM, the following are the new committee officers for 2015/2016: Diving Officer - Tony Burke; Chairman - Eibhir Mulqueen; Secretary - Jackie McGrath; Treasurers - Theresa Stanford/Vanessa Keane; Training Officer - Ger Haugh; PRO - Shauna Fennell.
YOUR MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Divers cannot dive without completing their medical disclaimer as part of the overall CFT medical assessment. To do this, go to www.cft.ie; go to COMS; and log in. Next to your name is three icons. If the middle one is Red, then click on it and complete the disclaimer form.
MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS: Members must have an up-to-date medical assessment to participate in club activities. A medical assessment is required:
1. When first joining CFT,
2. When you reach age 35 and every three years thereafter until aged 55.
3. Annually after age 55.
4. If a diver's health status has changed since the last medical.
Form CFT409 must be filled in by your doctor who will also sign/stamp your logbook on successful completion of the examination. Form CFT409 is available here.
CFT WEBSITE: The CFT website, which incorporates Facebook and Twitter, has a section for each affiliated diving club. Members can post pictures and videos on the website which will link them to the club's own section. See www.diving.ie
YOUR MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Divers cannot dive without completing their medical disclaimer as part of the overall CFT medical assessment. To do this, go to www.cft.ie; go to COMS; and log in. Next to your name is three icons. If the middle one is Red, then click on it and complete the disclaimer form.
MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS: Members must have an up-to-date medical assessment to participate in club activities. A medical assessment is required:
1. When first joining CFT,
2. When you reach age 35 and every three years thereafter until aged 55.
3. Annually after age 55.
4. If a diver's health status has changed since the last medical.
Form CFT409 must be filled in by your doctor who will also sign/stamp your logbook on successful completion of the examination. Form CFT409 is available here.
CFT WEBSITE: The CFT website, which incorporates Facebook and Twitter, has a section for each affiliated diving club. Members can post pictures and videos on the website which will link them to the club's own section. See www.diving.ie
