The emphasis here is to insure that managers of areas like power plants, city municipalities, fisheries, etc. We are getting a group of professionals in different areas of diving and the industry that will be available to answer questions and concerns. We will be setting up a page with links so that divers can have special questions answers directly. Not necessarily for the funds, currently, but so that we can go to agencies with issues that are important and be able to give them a base and background with statistics and numbers. For instance, when we talk with insurance companies for group rates, they want to know the type of work is being done, number of people, etc.
Statistical information is also vital.
If we go to an agency with a serious problem, we can give them direct background on they reasons the problems occur and also be able to give them a numerical basis. While we are in the process of getting IRS approval for non-profit status and are setting up bylaws, we are not taking money for membership. The organizers are covering costs with their own funds until we can get up and running. All members will have a vote and that will also be incorporated within the bylaws. Take an active role in an organization that has already made, and is continuing to make a difference for divers within the commercial diving industry.