Preparations for the drilling season

• This is the time of year when things begin to move at a faster pace in the
  Bartholomew shop. The gathering of material and tools and equipment has been
  slowly going on for several months, but now Gary is busy everyday checking
  things off the long list of needed and necessary items. The communications
  between Gary and Jon are nearly daily.
  Water for Life is working toward certification with the Evangelical Council for
  Financial Accountability. This is an American financial standards association with
  over 2200 members nationwide. Members of ECFA are organizations which have
  demonstrated high financial standards. We are obtaining an independent audit to
  submit with our application.
  At this writing, I am preparing for a trip to Guatemala to meet with our accountant
  there to prepare for the importation of the rotary drilling rig. There are documents
  that I must sign regarding the relationship between Water for Life in the USA and
  our Guatemala corporation, Agua Para la Vida. The rigs will be imported in the
  name of Water for Life so far as I know, but it is kind of a moving target.
  Anyhow, Berny says I must come and so I am getting my tickets and reservations.
  One of the big items on the list was our supply of hand pumps. Gary ordered 12 of
  the 11HD hand pumps from Baker Manufacturing Co. This is about what we
  usually use each year and is a big expense item for us. In response to the order,
  Doug VanFossen called and said that that Baker Mfg. would donate the 12 pumps!
  He also told Gary they will be shipped to Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Co. in
  Spokane, WA for us to pickup. This is a huge item to check off the list. These
  pumps will go to work in remote areas of Guatemala, bringing clean water to the
  surface for people who have very little. Many, many thanks to them for their
  generosity. These wonderful gifts are a big encouragement for all of us.
  The rotary rig is in the shop in Missouri getting the last things repaired so it will be
  ready to work as soon as it gets into Guatemala. Seth Weilage is watching over
  that process and he and Jon Hansen talk frequently I am sure. Speedy and Bucky
  in Ohio are going to haul the rig to either Florida or Texas for shipment to
  Guatemala. I am not sure which port will be used. Our shipper will have some
  input into that decision.
  We are also looking for two other trucks. One will be one of the crew-cab diesels
  for transporting folks around and the other to carry water and pipe for the rotary
  rig. I will probably check on that while I am there. I will keep you posted.
• Many thanks to all our volunteers and donors. None of this could happen without
  them and the generosity the Good Lord has put in their hearts

Author

Tim Rasmussen
WFL President