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EDITORIAL

There have been several members who have contacted me recently with contributions for the Newsletter. A number of these constitute quite lengthy articles and therefore I will exercise some editorial licence and abbreviate them somewhat without, hopefully, diluting the content too much.
It is often very pleasant to take a trip down memory lane, and to that end I have decided to include in the newsletters photographs of places and bases worldwide that you may have been privileged to visit during your service careers. The format is quite simple. I shall insert a photo together with a photographic clue. All you have to do is to identify the location! The solution will appear in the next edition. The photos for this month appear below.

In addition this month I have a contribution from Cdr Pip Noel who would also like to jog some memories. Pip’s contribution is simply to identify!

SANO COMMITTEE

At the time of the AGM earlier this year, some changes were made to the allocation of duties of Committee Members. It was felt that it might be helpful to members to provide a further summary of two of the key secretarial roles; those of Honorary Secretary and Membership Secretary.
The Membership Secretary is Joe Kirk, and his role is to keep records of SANO members and to be the main contact between the Committee and members on membership matters. He liaises with members (and members’ families and friends when appropriate) regarding changes in personal details, deaths, etc and distributes important information to members. Also he is our ‘recruiter’ dealing with prospective new members.
The Honorary Secretary is Ray Wright who is the principal contact between SANO and other organisations, and also ensures that the Committee decisions are implemented in the appropriate manner. He corresponds with outside organisations and individuals on SANO matters and sends letters of thanks, condolence, etc on behalf of SANO, as well as being our official record keeper and preparing and distributing papers for the AGM.
Unfortunately due to personal circumstances Neville Dutton has resigned from the Committee, and thanks are extended to him for his valuable assistance. If any members are interested in serving on the Committee, please contact either the Chairman, Pat Saunders, or the Membership Secretary. In particular, an Events Coordinator is being sought but the Committee would be pleased to hear from any body who feels that they could take an active role in the rewarding and essential task of helping to run the Association.
                                                           REVIEW

Jim Bangert very kindly drew my attention to an article in a recent edition of ‘The Economist’ ( 12-18 June 2010). In the ‘Technology Quarterly’ supplement he came across a very interesting article entitled ‘Peril on the Sea,’ which highlights the rapid development of anti-ship missile and torpedo technologies
indicating the gathering pace of a new seaborne arms race. It would appear from this article that western navies would have to develop even more sophisticated countermeasures to deal with the new generation of missiles produced by the Russians. One in particular, which has been designated by NATO as the ‘Sizzler.’
Following Philip’s review of  ‘England’s Last War Against France’ Jim has pointed out that there are copies of this book in paperback in Waterstones stores at £12.99
A review of “NELSON’S WAY”(LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE GREAT COMMANDER) will hopefully appear in the next edition.

                                                         BARBECUE

A reminder that the annual barbecue is to be held on Saturday 24 July 2010 (1230 for 1300). Rig smart casual. Applications to John Woods by Monday 19 July.  Please endeavour to bring a prize for the tombola.

                                        NCS BRANCH RECEPTION

The Annual NCS Branch Reception is to be held in The Naval Club on Saturday 25 September 2010. Further details may be obtained from Cdr. P.A.N. Vokes RD*, DL, WRNR : contact details available from the Newsletter Editor.                                                          

                                             HMS SHOREHAM

HMS SHOREHAM (Lt Cdr Tony Crabb) is scheduled to visit Shoreham shortly but since the visit will be short and the ship has a busy programme planned, SANO are not planning any formal interaction.

                                                MEMBERSHIP

Please note that 3/0 K A Tettmar WRNS  now has a new address, details may be obtained from the Membership Secretary.

                                          PROGRAMME FOR 2010

    Barbecue                     Sat 24 July
    Guest Lunch                 Sat 11 September
    Trafalgar Night             Sat 23 October
     Lunch/lecture               Sat 13 November
     President’s Evening    Fri 10 December

                                                   TAILPIECE
“For all practical purposes ships are of two sizes - small ships…and big ships!” (RN Officers’ Pocket Book)!

Best wishes,
Bob