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align="center" height="2" width="1" bgcolor="#CAC8AE"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="1" width="1"></td><td align="center" height="2" width="4" bgcolor="#CAC8AE"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="2" width="4"></td> </tr> </table> <p align=justify>Find below a summary of all the news in and around the world of Cardiff Canoe Club. To see the full story click on '<i>read more&raquo;</i>' below the relevant story.</p> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Surf and Play Rules Of the Road</b><br><i>Chris Constantine</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">Now that the summer is here I thought it would be a good idea to write down the basic rule of the road for surfing and playboating. This way you will not upset anyone else at the beach and enjoy the waves a lot more. <p> I have organised several play and surf trips in the coming months. If there is enough support I would like to do a session every 1-2 weeks on a Monday or Friday and a couple of weekend trips to Nene, Nottingham and the Trywer...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:57:40/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Star Awards</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary"> The British Canoe Union (BCU) has set a series of standards for paddlers which it calls Star Awards. These run from 1* to 5*. They are not compulsory, but are a good idea, as they ensure a good grounding in not only paddling skills, but also things such as rescue techniques and working safely as a group.<br><br> If you want to do them, see the trips list for dates. Copies of the syllabus are available from Greg or Chris T at the pool. If you w...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:57:28/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Tony Jukes</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary"> We are delighted to announce that Tony, who has now retired from paddling, but still leads our summer historical walk, has been made an honorary life member of the Club. </font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:57:01/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Trips and Socials</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary"> The trips section has been done in two sections. The larger one is largely based around the Wye at Symonds Yat. These trips are suitable for pretty much any standard of paddler, so, if you want to come along, let the trip contact know. The other one is for playboaters and competent whitewater paddlers - you must check with Chris C before turning up. <br><br> On the socials front, we have only scheduled two for this Summer, as their popularit...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:56:38/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Coaching</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">After some fantastic work from Phil Keable, we have been given Lottery money and WCA subsidised places for coach training. This will, hopefully, allow the club to give more coaching and to run a greater diversity of trips. <br><br> Seven paddlers will be starting their training over the summer:<br><br> Geraint Anderson, Neal Fletcher, Colin Laity, Stephen Reece, Mike Walsh, Phil Wood and Alex Young. </font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:56:07/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Pool Sessions</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">We have been losing an unsustainable amount of money on the Pool sessions. Since we didn t want to cancel the Wednesday sessions, as demand on Tuesday would then exceed available space, we have decided to increase the fees to £2.50/person, £5/family. <br><br> On the subject of the pool, the agreement with the Pool Manager is that we will have no more than 17 boats in the pool at any given time and that everyone will stay in boats unless the...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:55:21/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Health and Safety/Child Protection</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary"> As you will realise, it is important that the Club operates to a high standard in this area for everyone s enjoyment. To this end, the Club now has a child protection policy (a copy of which will be given to new members as part of the welcome pack which Phil Keable is working on.) Our Child Protection Officer is Tony Young and he is assisted by Jen Dafis and John Garlick </font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:54:03/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Membership Fees</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">As of the 1st May 2005, our fees are going up! <br><br> Membership: Fees have been constant for some years now, but, with the club expanding and a consequent need to develop the coaching side of things and increasing demand for borrowing kit, we have decided to make a small increase now, rather than wait a couple of year s and go for a big one. <br><br> We have also created a new category: the social member. This is intended for people w...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:53:38/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>AGM</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>7- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">Full minutes of the AGM, which, disappointingly, had only 8 people attending, are available from Phil Keable. <br><br> Key points are covered in this Newsletter. <br><br> The new Committee is: <br><br> Chairman: Greg Thomas<br> Secretary: Phil Keable<br> Treasurer: John Garlick<br> Membership: Chris Constantine<br> Equipment: Phil Wood <br> Newsletter: Ian Rowland<br> Social: Jayne Keable <br><br> The chairman thanked Alan Stone...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-07-17 19:52:09/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Winter Trips Programme</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>1- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">A PDF version of the Winter 2004 / 2005 trips and socials programme is now available for download (approx. size 7kb). To download this document click <a href="#" target="blank">here</a>.</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-01-11 13:53:36/Ian R</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Happy New Year!!</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>1- -0, 2005</i><br><font class="summary">On behalf of Cardiff Canoe Club please allow me to wish everybody a Happy New Year and all the best for 2005! The Club has had a very good year in 2004, increasing in membership, and putting on a varied and well attended programme of events that looks set to continue on into 2005. I hope everybody has a safe, successful and enjoyable year of paddling in 2005.<br><br> Ian R<br><br> CardiffCanoe.Org Administrator</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2005-01-01 15:34:28/Ian R</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>November Usk Trip Video</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>2- -1, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">If you are interested you can now view a small clip from the Usk trip that happened back on the 7th of November 2004. It is a short clip of around 20 seconds showing the double topo, and also Steve Reece going over the small drop. Be warned the file is about 10mb though so all of you with dial-up internet connections be warned!!! Hope you all enjoy. <!-- padding to get to read more symbol -->...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-12-10 12:20:53/ian</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Christmas Dinner</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>1- -1, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">The club Christmas Dinner is to be held on 12th December at Bridgend Inn. A reservation has been made for 45 people and there are still a few places available if you have yet to book.<br><br>You can reserve your place by paying a non-returnable deposit of &pound;5 per head to Jayne Keable or Chris Thomas ASAP. Note that places are limited and demand is expected to exceed supply so book now to avoid disappointment.<br><br>Further details relating ...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-11-25 12:34:26/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Social Events</b><br><i>Greg Thomas</i><br><i>1- -1, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">Many of you may not realise that most people in the Club haven't been members for long, so many don't know many others.<br><br>The socials are a good way to meet your fellow paddlers and make new friends, so come along and help make them a success.<br><br>Children and members' friends and relatives are welcome at all the events planned for this winter.<br><br>The club has an active social programme and details of all the upcomming socials planned...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-11-25 12:28:25/ccadmin</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="3" valign="center" align="right"><tr><td> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="1" height="1"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="1" width="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" colspan="5" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="1" height="1"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td><td align=left height="1" width="100%"> <!--End of Open Block--><table cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" valign="top" align="right"><tr><td><br><center><font class="caption"></font></td></tr></table> <!--Start of Close Image Block--> </td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="1" width="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" colspan="5" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="1" height="1"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="1" width="1"></td><td align="center" height="1" width="1" bgcolor="#E4E3D4"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="1" width="1"></td> </tr> </table> </td></tr></table><b>New Batch of First Aiders for Club</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>9- -0, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">The club gained a new batch of qualified first aiders after a number of members undertook the BCU Aquatic First Aid course in Caerphilly over the August bank holiday weekend. All members successfully passed the course and now hold the BCU Aquatic First Aid Level 1 Qualification further enhancing the clubs ability to provide a safe environment for all club activities. This qualification additionally meets the first aid requirements for people wish...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-09-09 13:50:14/ian</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Star Test Success</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>8- -0, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">Many congratulations to everyone that have undertaken and passed a variety of awards. Well done to you all. <br><br> One Star: <br> Rachel Bishop <br> Daniel Thomas <br> Richard Thomas <br> Branwen Dafydd <br> Christian Reece <br> Becky Williams <br> Nadine Wolfenden <br><br> <br>Two Star: <br> Lloyd Evans <br> Rachel Bishop <br> Branwen Dafydd <br> Daniel Thomas <b...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-08-25 12:10:59/ian</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Success with the Canoe Safety Test</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>8- -0, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">Many congratulations to the safety conscious members of the club who undertoook their Canoe Safety Test on a cold Sunday morning down at Cosmeston. Good effort guys. <br><br> The new safety aware club members are: <br> Lloyd Evans <br> Phil Wood <br> Mike Walsh <br> Daniel Thomas</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-08-25 12:10:04/ian</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Wye Sleep Over - or how to make Ross to Symonds Yat interesting!</b><br><i>Phil Keable</i><br><i>5- -0, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">It was a warm July evening; after a hard day at work (some of us work Saturdays) I met up with Phil Wood and set off for Ross on Wye, with two open canoes.<br><br>Eight o'clock saw us paddling solo downstream in two open canoes. The river was alive with people, pubs having outdoor barbecues, fishermen and lots of people enjoying an evening walk. We paddled until nightfall at about 10.00pm reaching a very large gravel beach. Another group was camp...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-05-26 14:12:39/ian</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=6><tr><td colspan=2><p align=justify><b>Canoeing in Finland</b><br><i>Pauline McInnes</i><br><i>5- -0, 2004</i><br><font class="summary">Twelve rather bleary-eyed people met at London Heathrow at 5am on a morning late in June. Our mission? To canoe 75 miles of Finnish rivers and lakes in five days, taking all our provisions with us. This was a wilderness canoeing trip, organised by a group called Winged Fellowship Trust or WFT for short. Six of us on that trip had a visual impairment, the other six, including our holiday leader were fully sighted; their role was to act as our sigh...</font></td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>read more&raquo;</a></b></td><td align="right"><font class="caption">2004-05-25 14:13:12/IPR</font></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> <p align="justify"><b>See Also::</b><ul><li><a href="./index.php"><b>Return to news menu</b></a></li></ul> <!-- #### END OF MAIN PAGE SECTION #### --> </td></tr></table> </td></tr></table> </td><!-- #### BEGIN RIGHT BAR #### --> <td bgcolor="#CAC8AE" height=\"100%\" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="170"> <tr><td bgcolor="white" width="100%" height="1"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="100%" height="1"></td></tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#9C9C7B"><font class="header"><b>&nbsp;Announcement</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="2" width="100%" bgcolor="#CAC8AE"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td> </tr> <tr><td><TABLE border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%"><tr><td><table bordercolor="#CAC8AE" border=2 cellspacing=6 cellpadding=4 width="100%"><tr><td bordercolor="white"><p align=justify><b>Extra Pool Sessions</b><br><i>Ian R</i><br><i>9- -0, 2004</i><br><font class="summary"><b>There is a second pool session running during September, on Wednesday evenings from 9.15pm to 10.00pm.</b> <br><br>It's aimed at adults and intermediates who want to do their own thing (i.e. we don't plan to do any coaching at these sessions).<br><br>If we want to keep these sessions going, we need to average at least a dozen people in the pool, so don't just think about it, turn up!</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#9C9C7B"><font class="header"><b>&nbsp;Next Trip</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="2" width="100%" bgcolor="#CAC8AE"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td> </tr> <tr><td><table width="100%" height="100%" border=0 cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6"><tr><td align="left"><p align="justify"><b>Wye- Rhayader Gorge</b><br><i>19th February, 2006</i></td></tr><tr><td><p align=justify>A good run with pretty continous rapids grade 3/4 hard 4 in spate experienced white water paddlers only please</td></tr><tr><td><b><a class="read" href=#>more details&raquo;</a></b></td></tr></table> </td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#9C9C7B"><font class="header"><b>&nbsp;Upcomming Social</b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="2" width="100%" bgcolor="#CAC8AE"><img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="100%"></td> </tr> <tr><td><TABLE border=0 cellspacing=6 cellpadding=4 width="100%"><TR><TD><center><p align="center"><b>No Social Events</b></p><p align="justify">There are no social events planned for the near future, but please check again soon as our programme is being constantly updated.</p></TD></TR></table></td></tr></table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td align="center" height="1" width="100%" bgcolor="white"><img src="../images/dot.gif"></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="100%"> <img src="../images/dot.gif" height="100%" width="1"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <!-- #### END RIGHT BAR #### --> </tr></table> </td></tr> <tr><td> <table valign=top align=center height="27" width="770" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="white" height="1"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="100%" height="1"></td></tr> </tr> <tr><td bgcolor="white" height="1"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="100%" height="1"></td></tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#CAC8AE" height="5"><img src="../images/dot.gif" width="100%" height="5"></td> </tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> </font> </BODY> </HTML>