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The Canadian Sub-Aqua Club has a seven person elected executive commitee that manages club business during regularily scheduled meetings. Executive meetings are open to all club members, however we do ask that you let us know you are coming to ensure seating and refreshment supply is adequate.
All positions are elected for two year terms with staggered elections to ensure an experienced committee.
The President (elected: 2011 - 2013)
Tyler Caughill This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I certified with the Canadian Sub-Aqua Club as an Open Water Diver in 2007, was first elected to the executive 2008 as the Vice-President and then to the President's position in 2009.
The Vice-President (elected: 2010 - 2012)
Stefan Starczewski This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I was always intrigued with the possibility of breathing underwater. My first chance to try it came while on vacation in Jamaica. After a 15 minute session in the pool, I went with the local 'dive guy' on an 80 foot deep dive to check his lobster traps. This dive made me realize that I needed real training.
I took my basic training in 1998 with Happy Divers Den and received my SSI Open Water Diver certification in Tobermory. In 2003 I completed SSI Advanced Diver, and in the years following my joining CANSAC in 2006, ACUC Rescue, SDI Solo and TDI Nitrox Diver certifications.
My favourite Ontario dive so far has been a night dive on Tiller wreck, St. Catharines, my favourite warm water destination is The West End, Roatan Island, Honduras.
The Training Director (elected: 2010 - 2012)
Leonard Tuema-Castelletti This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A certified diver since 1968 and Instructor since 1981, Leoonard is an ACUC Instructor Trainer Evaluator and has served as the Club’s Training Director since 1993.
He also owns and operates LTC SCUBA Centre, in Concord Ontario. Favorite local diving areas are Kingston and Brockville.
The Safety Director (elected: 2010 - 2012)
Rob Curtis This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Membership Director (elected: 2011 - 2013)
John Berkhuizen This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I learned to dive in 2003 by taking a resort course in the Bahamas. That spring I joined Canadian Sub Aqua and then sat through the ACUC course for personal satisfaction. Since then I've taken a few upgrading courses. I enjoy both local fresh water dives for the historical elements as well as the southern with its abundance of wild life.
The Treasurer (elected: 2011 - 2013)
Don Woods This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I took my basic scuba training with Argosy Sports (Scarborough) in 1979, Joining Canadian Sub-Aqua Club at the recommendation of a friend in January 1980.
In my tenure with the club, I have served for many years on the club executive, serving as safety director in 1981, Secretary from 1982 to 1988 and again from 1992 to 1997 and club president from 1998 to 2001. I became Treasurer in 2004. I have also served on the dive committee and the telephone/e-communications committee.
The Secretary (elected: 2011 - 2013)
Kevin Bull This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
It was after spending many vacations snorkeling around the Greek islands that I decided it was time to be more adventurous take up scuba diving. I learned to dive with the Canadian Sub-Aqua Club in 2006 as an ACUC Open Water Diver, completed my Advanced Diver Certification in 2009 and will be completing my ACUC Divemaster this spring (2011).
I enjoy wreck and drift diving and take every opportunity to dive with other club members, so that I may continue to improve my diving skills and learn from the expertise and experience that they all have to offer.
And I look forward to my third year as an elected member of the executive committee.