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August 2010
Would club members please be
aware that SD2 has NOT managed to pass it's sea
trials. There continues to be a problem with the fuel
delivery system
making the boat unusable for
the time being. We have plans to purchase and fit a pump
diaphragm repair kit to eliminate pump efficiency problems
due to wear.
We have to take this step by
step approach to keep costs in check.
The RIB trailer has also got
problems with the 'A' frame coupling, jockey wheel and the
brakes. Again we have to assess availability and cost of
parts-possibly another £200-£300.
In the meantime SD1 will
continue to be used for diving but would members bear with
us on availability as we will try and operate a rotational
system to give everybody a dive.
The same people cannot expect
to dive every week. Note that we can dive midweek and
Saturdays also- conditions and availability of the right
personnel permitting'.
One of our newer members,
John Cunnah, sent a letter to his employers requesting a
donation to the club. I am pleased to announce that the
firm concerned, Howdens Joinery of Goole, donated £500.
We thank John for asking
and I will write to Howdens expressing the club's
thanks.
Coupled with Nerys
Hinchliffe's fund raising effort early in the year, we
have boosted income by £1200 from these two members.
The money has been very
welcome as we have spent a lot of money on repair work,
so thanks you two.
Our thanks also to every
other club member who has helped to raise money for the
club, it all helps to balance the books.
(I nearly said 'keep us
afloat' but as divers .............!)
It is not only money that
is needed to run a Branch. Personal input is required
from members also. Again we thank those members who take
part in and help with club activities
such as producing dance
tickets, hauling dive gear about, towing boats, donating
equipment, organising trips, scrounging raffle prizes.
All of this work will help to keep the club healthy in
the years to come.
Thanks everybody for all
your efforts.
Thank Derek