COMMITTEES

Following is a list of our committees and some of the duties and responsibilities. You are urged to join.

Many hands lighten the load

Membership
One of the most important functions of ADA is the membership committee.
sending information to prospective members
sending new member packs
telephone calls to new members welcoming them to the club
dues renewal

Newsletter        
The communications center of ADA is The Mouthpiece, our newsletter, which is published monthly except for December and January.
gathering stories of interest to the club
layout of newsletter
publishing of newsletter
assembling, folding, postal stamping and mailing
publishing of yearly membership directory

Social Events
planning and execution of various social activities including Annual Awards Banquet

Conservation
planning and execution of various conservation activities including reef clean-ups and wreck clean-ups and preparation for sinkings.

Publicity
Preparation and mailing of press releases to radio, television, and print media
Maintenance of dive club listings in dive publications.

Dive Planning
Recommendation of dive sites for local as well as international dives.
Gathering of information, including group rates and travel plans and planning every detail of the trip.

Diving Safety (eligibility restricted to qualified personnel only)
Eligibility and membership in this committee is determined by the ADA safety officers. They set the standards and further training by the committee is required. Generally, they observe members who have sufficient diving experience, leadership ability, and a proper attitude and recruit them. ADA's first concern is safety and has stringent requirements for safety officers. It has helped us to maintain an accident free record for more than a quarter of a century!