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SAA SCUBA Policies SAA Scuba Membership List Policy SAA Scuba will not release its membership list to anyone except officers of SAA Scuba, dive chairpersons and officers of SAA. And then ONLY for official SAA business. SAA Scuba will release its membership list to SAA only with the Scuba aliases substituted for member names. SAA Scuba maintains an unrestricted membership list, which is distributed to Scuba members on demand, but may only be used by the requesting member for SAA Scuba business. Violations of this rule are viewed seriously by the membership. Inclusion on this open membership list is optional. SAA Scuba Financial Policy To avoid disagreements and disappointments, we find it necessary to conduct our financial business according to the following rules. Exceptions can only be granted by a vote of the Board of Directors. The organizer of an event cannot grant exceptions. Deposits for trips are not refundable. You can cancel only by finding a replacement who will reimburse you for your deposit. It is up to you to find a member or qualified guest to fill your slot and make payment in full. SAA Scuba strongly encourages that all payments other than "on-the-spot" collections be made by check. The purpose of the payment is to be stated on the check, affording evidence of payment and leaving an audit trail. Everyone who tenders cash for a payment has to provide a receipt for the payee to sign, stating date, amount of payment, reason for payment, payer and payee. In case of a payment dispute, the burden of proof is on the member or guest. Only a cancelled check or signed "cash receipt" shall constitute proof of payment. SAA Scuba dues are payable to the Membership Chairperson annually, on or before the date of expiration. The membership VP shall update the club files and forward the check (payable to SAA Scuba) to the current Treasurer of SAA Scuba. NOTE: Scuba members are volunteers of a Not-for-Profit organization. Officers, chairpersons or members shall not be compensated for club sponsored activities other than legitimate and authorized expenses incurred. Complimentary trips, dives, monies, etc. received without authorization is in conflict with club policy of profit making and fundsd disbursement. SAA Scuba diving Requirements Scuba membership can be terminated when any individual uses falsely documented certification credentials and/or assists in falsely documenting the certification of any guest participating in a club sponsored dive. Members shall not in any way assist in the obtaining of air fills for individuals who are not properly certified. Our club abides by PADI/NAUI "Good Buddy" diving practices and members are expected to do a safety stop on all deep dives (for 3 minutes at 15 feet MINIMUM). DAN membership is recommended. DAN insurance is required on all out-of-country club sponsored dives. SAA Scuba advocates a drug free diving environment and illegal substances are not permitted on boats.