Thursday 28 May 2009

INTRODUCTION TO EVE- Do not miss the next Webinar!


On May 26, seven PADI Dive centers attended the "Intro to EVE" Webinar.

The webinar was hosted by Ian Sykes at ISSYS, the company responsible for creating and supporting PADI DC on the use of the most comprehensive Customer Relation Management system (CRM) created to and for PADI Dive centers.

The reason for the webinar was to show the basic features of EVE and the possibilities in the system regarding to customer contacts, follow ups and customer tracking.

The webinar also gave the DC possibilities to ask questions related to EVE directly to Ian.


If you as a PADI Dive Center Manager/Owner missed this informative webinar, make sure to make a mark in your busy calender:

June 17, 2009. Time: 11.00 - 12.00 (CET).


To sign on:

1. Send an e-mail to iansykes@issys.co.uk

2. Make sure you got a functional microphone and speakers connected to your computer.

3. before the meeting you will get an invitation with all details on how to log on and attend the webinar.

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Wednesday 20 May 2009

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Monday 18 May 2009

2 for 1-Do not forget to sign up!!


In our joint efforts to bring in new divers and to show the general public the joys and wonders of diving, PADI Nordic is proud to announce the "2 for 1" Discover Scuba campaign.

The campaign is a cooperation with Mares/CBM Produkter and PADI Nordic.

During 2009 every "splash camera" sold trough the major Nordic travel agencies in their Tax Free catalogue will consists of a first exposure with a offer of a Discover scuba offer, go 2 pay for 1. The estimated amount of cameras to be sold is 15 000.

As a PADI Dive center, do not miss the opportunity to get in contact with new potential divers.



For more information, contact: olle.olsson@padi.se or mox.moberg@padi.se



Friday 15 May 2009

PADI Nordic 2008 Go Pro Challenge Winner



Now it is finalised, the winner of the 2008 Go Pro Challenge is:

Palle Djursgård, PADI Instructor at Master Dive, Helsingör, Denmark a PADI 5 Star IDC.


We all gratulate Palle to a very fine job done during 2008 and wish him a prosperous 2009.


Each Regional Award winner will receive:
-A bursary from PADI Nordic of £750 sterling to be used for professional or business development (e.g. website re-development, additional instructor training, a local advertising campaign, purchasing additional training materials).


-Assistance from your Regional Manager and the PADI Nordic Marketing Department in putting together a promotional article relating to your scuba diving career and instructor achievements.

This will be released on padi.com and to local Dive Press.


-The Regional Go PRO Challenge Award Plaque, engraved with your details, to display for one year, plus an individual plaque recognising your achievement for you to keep.


-Free PADI membership for 2009.


You will find more information on: http://www.padimembers.com/


Picture, left to right: Olle Olsson, Sales and Marketing Manager/PADI Nordic.

Palle Djursgård, PADI Instructor at Master Dive.

Wednesday 6 May 2009

Webinar on EVE for PADI Dive Centers in the Nordic area


Make a mark in your busy agenda, May 26 at 11:00 (CET).

A webinar hold by Ian Sykes at ISSYS will be made for all of you Dive Center owners/managers, who are interested in more information on how EVE could help you keep track of students and customers.

To sign up you need to:

1. Send your interest along with your e-mail address to: ian.sykes@issys.co.uk

2. Make sure your PC/Mac have functional speakers and microphone.


Any questions, please contact:

mox.moberg@padi.se