Secretary - John Gibbon

ASADA Vice Chairman

The Role and Responsibilities of the Secretary ASADA

The Secretary ASADA is primarily responsible for communication within the organisation. He is concerned with convening of meetings, of both the Executive and General Committees, the production of agenda and minutes. He is also responsible for the dissemination of information throughout the organisation and recruitment of additional overseas instructor's assistance as required.

His specific duties include the following: -

  • Convening and conduct of both Executive and General Committee Meetings.
  • Production and distribution of agenda and minutes for all such meetings.
  • Maintenance of distribution lists.
  • Liaison with RMAS.
  • Arrange the Joint Services Meeting when the Army is to host.
  • Arrange the AGM.

He / she is to be a member of the ASADA Executive Committee and is to attend the AGM and all other ASADA Committee meetings.

John's Profile

John Gibbon started diving in 1994 after enjoying mountaineering for over 20 years. SADS since 1998, First Class Diver in 2005 and Instructor Trainer since 2005 too. Member of ASADA committee as Vice-Chairman and then DO since 2005 and former member of National Diving Committee. Currently very involved with ASADA instructor events and the very successful ASADA Battle Back diving for injured Servicemen and women. In the absence on overseas duty of other key ASADA members, John is presently covering the roles of Diving Officer, Vice-Chairman and Secretary. Current ambition: to go diving, anywhere, anytime!