[Texascavers] UT GROTTO VIRTUAL MEETING INVITATION

[Underground Texas Grotto]

You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, December 16th, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early
as 7:00pm for socializing! (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!
Please note the new social time has changed.)

Our speaker for the evening on December 16th will be Ross Winton, an
Invertebrate Biologist with TPWD, giving a presentation called Fire &
Water: Idaho & Texas Caving and Invertebrate Conservation.  Idaho might not
be a major caving destination but it holds a great many hidden treasures
and a small but active group of cavers. They have been working to map and
explore caves for close to 60 years and have been vital to our current
understanding of the unique biological communities that call the Gem State
caves home. Texas on the other hand is a caving Mecca and has a long
history of caving exploration and laid the foundation for most modern
biospeleology. TPWD in partnership with universities, grottos and the
caving community has started to explore starting broader efforts to survey
and expand our work on cave invertebrates. Hear more about those plans and
how you can get involved in this underground community science.

Starting at 7:00pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour, and then we will begin official business at 7:30pm. Directions to
join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.

After Ross’s talk, we will have time for Q&A - you can use the chat feature
to submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they finish
telling their tales.

Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
continue to hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.

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Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Zoom Meeting Announcement

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You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, September 2nd, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early
as 6:30pm for socializing! (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)
Our speaker for the evening will be Rich Zarria, presenting his new short
film, “The Digging Experience”. Come for the power tools, stay for the
safety recommendations, and revel in the whys and hows of digging caves
with friends.
Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour, and then we will begin official business at 7:30pm. Directions to
join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
After Rich’s talk, we will have time for Q&A - you can use the chat feature
to submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they finish
telling their tales.
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Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Virtual Grotto Meeting Aug. 19th 7:30pm announcement

[Underground Texas Grotto]

You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, August 19th, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early as
6:30pm for socializing! (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)
Our speaker for the evening will be Brianne Richardson-Jameson
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answering the question “Does the NSS have a Diversity Committee?” which
will explain how the NSS DC was formed, and why diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) in outdoor spaces is so vital to conservation.
Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour, and then we will begin official business at 7:30pm. Directions to
join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
After Bree’s talk, we will have time for Q&A - you can use the chat feature
to submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they finish
telling their tales.
Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
continue to hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.
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Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Virtual Meeting Announcement

[Underground Texas Grotto]

You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, June 3, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early as
6:30pm for socializing! (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)
Our speaker for the evening will be Sean Lewis, who will present an update
on Fisher Ridge Cave System- 2019 and 2020. This includes the latest
conclusions of connection efforts with Vinegar Ridge Cave, pushing leads
near Roppel/Mammoth, and venturing to a dig at the remote "Angst Dome"."
Sean has been working in Fisher Ridge cave system for 12 years, and has
amassed more than 120 survey days. Fisher Ridge is currently 130 miles long
Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour, and then we will begin official business at 7:30pm. Directions to
join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
After Sean’s talk, we will time for Q&A - you can use the chat feature to
submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they finish
telling their tales.
Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
continue to hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.
Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
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Topic: Underground Texas Grotto's Zoom Meeting
Time: June 3,, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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[Texascavers] Underground Texas Grotto Virtual Meeting Announcement

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You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, May 20, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early as
6:30pm for socializing! (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)
Our speaker for the evening will be Reilly Blackwell, who started caving in
2016 with the VPI Cave Club in Virginia, and since then has enjoyed project
caving primarily in TAG and the Virginias. In 2019 she participated in
Proyecto Espeleologico Sistema Huautla and found a new cave in the Huautla
drainage basin, which became a major focus of the 2019 expedition.
Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour, and then we will begin official business at 7:30pm. Directions to
join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
After Reillys talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
feature to submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they
finish telling their tales.
Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
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Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
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We are holding zoom meetings weekly through May, because of the generous
offers of cavers from around the country to share their trip reports,
research, and educational tidbits with you! Enjoy it while you can! We will
resume our regular schedule (virtual meetings as long as they are needed)
of 1st, 3rd, and any 5th Wednesdays in a month, in June.

Kara Savvas
UT Grotto
Vice Person
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Past Presentations posted to youtube, and Upcoming Virtual Meeting Announcement

[Underground Texas Grotto]

Our last speaker's presentation (Ken Bailey, Big Bat Cave LiDAR project) is
posted on our youtube channel. This presentation will be posted, as well,
as soon as we can manage.


youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyq7K9nSn0OtA6cBF1e5kCQ


PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE PRESENTATIONS TO OFFER EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH MAY!

You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early as
6:30pm for socializing!  (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)



Our speaker for the evening will be Philip Rykwalder of the Chattanooga
Grotto of TN. Philip will present photos by Dave Bunnell and share stories
of this year’s expedition in January to the Caves of Sultan Kudurat,
Mindanao, Philippines.

Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour, and then we will begin official business at 7:30pm. Directions to
join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.



After Philip’s talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
feature to submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they
finish telling their tales.

Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
continue to hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.



Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
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Meeting ID: 731 015 3092

Password: 855729

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We are holding zoom meetings weekly through May, because of the generous
offers of cavers from around the country to share their trip reports,
research, and educational tidbits with you! Enjoy it while you can! We will
resume our regular schedule (virtual meetings as long as they are needed)
of 1st, 3rd, and any 5th Wednesdays in a month,  in June.




Kara Savvas

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[Texascavers] May 6 UT Grotto Virtual Meeting Announcement

[Underground Texas Grotto]

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE PRESENTATIONS TO OFFER EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE TIME
BEING!

You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas Grotto
On Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30pm central time. You may join as early as
6:30pm for socializing!  (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)



Our speaker for the evening will be Ken Bailey who is working on the Big
Bat Cave LiDAR project. With collaboration between The Kentucky Karst
Conservancy (KKC) and Qk4, Inc., the Big Bat Cave LiDAR (Light Detection
And Ranging) project is collecting, mapping and preserving the fifty-sixth
longest cave in the world. It is their primary goal to digitally archive
the cave to know better how to preserve its history.

Cave mapping generally is collected by hand with compass and measuring
tape. Electronic distance meters are being used in cave mapping they are
based on the compass and tape survey methods collecting one data point at a
time. Cave mapping using LiDAR scanning enhances this process by collecting
millions of data points while referencing them horizontally and vertically
in 3D space.

LiDAR 3D scanning technology analyzes environments to collect data in a
point cloud. Digital 3D models of the existing features are then
constructed using software.  For over a year, the KKC and QK4 have been
mapping Big Bat Cave in Breckenridge County, Kentucky with LiDAR.  They
continue to develop their process in collecting and analyzing the
geospatial data and gaining valuable experience below the surface.

The research possibilities in Cave LiDAR mapping are just beginning to be
explored.  Caves have been a preserved record of our past history and
climate conditions.  This LiDAR data set may shed insights into these
paleo-climates and help the KKC preserve the story of Big Bat Cave.



Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour and hosted by our dear friend Mary Hicks
<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=9637317&fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBoWFS33Um5wRhGEVdCFvJQ41yRr5M3Lb3MzxcuGwr7ohvn8X5HR9Z1k7NueSUp_4oknPhPJ-oZ4HUb&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>.
We will begin official business at 7:30pm.



The meeting will begin at 7:30pm central time, Wednesday May 6, 2020, and
directions to join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.



After Ken’s talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
feature to submit questions as they speak, or ask them yourself after they
finish telling their tales.

Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
continue to hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.



Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
FIRST)



Topic: Big Bat Cave LiDar Mapping project

Time: May 6, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)



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the generous offers of cavers from around the country to share their trip
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[Texascavers] April 22 UT Grotto Virtual Meeting Invitation

[Underground Texas Grotto]

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE PRESENTATIONS TO OFFER EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE TIME
BEING!



You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the Underground Texas
Grotto! (Set a reminder or add to your calendar NOW!)



Our speaker for the evening will be Aaron Addison. Aaron lives in the St.
Louis area these days, but was a member of the UTG in the late 1900s. He
will be presenting an update on a long term project to document all of the
caves in the Galapagos Islands now entering its tenth year. Join us to see
and hear the latest developments on a project that several UTG members have
contributed to over the years!



Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour and hosted by our dear friend Mary Hicks
<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=9637317&fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBoWFS33Um5wRhGEVdCFvJQ41yRr5M3Lb3MzxcuGwr7ohvn8X5HR9Z1k7NueSUp_4oknPhPJ-oZ4HUb&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>.
We will begin official business at 7:30pm.



The meeting will begin at 7:30pm central time, Wednesday April 22, 2020,
and directions to join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.



After Aaron’s talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
feature to submit questions as he speaks, or ask them yourself after he
finishes telling her tales.



Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
continue to hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.



Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
FIRST)



Underground Texas Grotto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.



Topic: Update on Explorations in Galapagos and Amazonia Ecuador by Aaron
Addison

Time: Apr 22, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)



Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 731 015 3092

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We are holding zoom meetings weekly while in Corona Quarantine, because of
the generous offers of cavers from around the country to share their trip
reports, research, and educational tidbits with you! Enjoy it while you can!



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[Texascavers] UT GROTTO VIRTUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

[Underground Texas Grotto]

Make sure you read all the way through for changes and tips to use Zoom. We
have enabled the password feature, so you'll need to use that. We have also
added some time for socializing and happy hour.
PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE PRESENTATIONS TO OFFER EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR THE TIME
BEING!
Set a reminder: You are invited to the next virtual meeting of the
Underground Texas Grotto!
Our speaker for the evening will be Kari Hemmert. Kari hails from the
Central Ohio Grotto, and will be presenting on the geological formation of
The Bahamas with a focus on karst features on the islands, how they formed,
and their significance. Kari spent 6 weeks living on Andros - the largest
island in The Bahamas - in 2017 learning all about the islands, their
ecology and their geography. Andros has the highest concentration of blue
holes of any island in the world making it an ideal destination for any
Karst geek to check out!
The meeting will begin at 7:30pm central time, Wednesday April 15, 2020,
and directions to join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
Starting at 6:30pm central time, the Zoom meeting will be open for a social
hour and hosted by our dear friend Mary Hicks
<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=9637317&fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARAKe9f1Qk8averMUr2cVfWajGdJeAGXFmIIYmVeKQNPBysWwBn1qQrH9ZQyRJEsljBJN4J010dzvw81&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>.
We will begin official business at 7:30pm.
After Kari's talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
feature to submit questions as she speaks, or ask them yourself after she
finishes telling her tales.
Once we've finished with the presentation and questions, you are free to
hang out on the Zoom Meeting again for more social time.
Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
FIRST)

Topic: Karst Geology of the Bahamas
Time: Apr 15, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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We are holding zoom meetings weekly while in Corona Quarantine, because of
the generous offers of cavers from around the country to share their trip
reports, research, and educational tidbits with you! Enjoy it while you can!


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Re: [Texascavers] Underground Texas Grotto Virtual Meeting Announcement

[Underground Texas Grotto]

The UT Grotto is doing our best to ramp up our recording and archiving of
speakers. We are doing our best to create access to grotto meetings during
this closure.

We have a youtube channel where we will post recorded meetings when we have
the personnel, equipment, and the permission from the speaker to record
their talk.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyq7K9nSn0OtA6cBF1e5kCQ

   1.


On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 7:13 PM Logan  wrote:

> I just called Kristina Hagar to see if there is a way to record Sean's
> presentation so it can be seen later by the "virtually impaired" members of
> the club, including me. She said yes that can and will be done. It would be
> good to have every speaker's presentations preserved in a format(s) that
> could be a backup, just in case computers and programs change. (What are
> the chances of that?)
>
> The Underground Texas Grotto is very fortunate to have access to excellent
> speakers on the forefront of cave and karst studies, and their talks need
> to be preserved for posterity. With permission from the speaker, of course.
> Thanks to Kristina, David Ochel, and everyone who can make that happen.
>
> Logan McNatt
>
>
>
>
> On 3/30/2020 4:16 PM, Underground Texas Grotto wrote:
>
> Set a reminder: You are invited to the very first virtual meeting of the
> Underground Texas Grotto!
> Our speaker for the evening will be Sean Lewis
> <https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6830008&fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARAPg64X8xgik49LIvyfiMzVl8q3KCWeQvuyKsSSIdxAFvccJmwC7r36k4TPH1hUjgtsfRJ5oe5l15ed&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>,
> presenting slides and stories from his recent exploratory survey trip to
> Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico.
> The meeting will begin at 7:30pm central time, Wednesday April 1 2020, and
> directions to join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
> After Sean's talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
> feature to submit questions as he speaks, or ask them yourself after he
> finishes telling his tales.
> Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that
> evening! Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE
> INFO BELOW FIRST)
> The grotto is paying for the service, to host these meetings, in order to
> have a meeting that exceeds the free 45-minute time limit. If you feel so
> compelled, please send in your donations or dues money (if you can afford
> to do so, not required) you can send them via Venmo to @Grace-Borengasser
> to help us shoulder the expense of this additional service. Grace
> <https://www.facebook.com/borengasser?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDsJp982KLpFe_4Fh--8m2FOXnCRi6W9JM55dMEZvbjqmKbEAlTuzvs_N5I5TmEJ2JEDIRG2TrV-BbR&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>
> can offer you her PayPal info if requested, as well.
> Here are the ZOOM details you'll need to join the meeting:
> Underground Texas Grotto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
> Topic: Underground Texas Grotto's Zoom Meeting Time: Apr 1, 2020 07:30 PM
> Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us04web.zoom.us/j/469543213
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> Meeting ID: 469 543 213
> ZOOM app guide from our tech assistants, Kristina
> <https://www.facebook.com/kristina.hager?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDnEUIBsqNhlrkY7hEqXu42I03lsrSoRyRhOA3ClceE0J2V30fhsoizK0Rmb6mpfDyOn1izxPfILCZq&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>
> and David
> <https://www.facebook.com/lostgravity?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDbnZYgwQIjs3C314OhHlHskU1N9Ou_Hl9PxA89CESQlwJ6KChix1iGT-ADRwMn1b7r1jgGtHCvoiUa&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>
> :
> QUICK START GUIDE
>
>1. You don’t have to have a zoom account to join
>2. Download the app ahead of time, on both your laptop and phone.
>1. https://zoom.us/download
>   
> <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fdownload%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1MkKX-haYmmRHA1Z6oWLIHBZGVmJfcpKvnqv4oQ99MCmg3_fbQ4oQro6U&h=AT3Bq98DwNZtRcDwXvKf6ic4rL-CfZaCK5hgzyEgfSgJe0pcvrR18afSeU2Zl_KrUi9cZ3gxMbuwtOW5MHphSIIFRiZdPr9AmUVbdTVR3wVLC0J1hFCUuDr64o7cgvK8ilNCkxbnVocb49mshZM9S2KrHqDGyTfw9VA>
>   2. The best experience is on a laptop/desktop or even tablet since
>   there will usually be a presentation, but a phone will suffice if that’s
>   what you have.
>3. Use the test meeting zoom provides (https://zoom.us/test
>
> <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2

[Texascavers] Underground Texas Grotto Virtual Meeting Announcement

[Underground Texas Grotto]

Set a reminder: You are invited to the very first virtual meeting of the
Underground Texas Grotto!
Our speaker for the evening will be Sean Lewis
<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6830008&fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARAPg64X8xgik49LIvyfiMzVl8q3KCWeQvuyKsSSIdxAFvccJmwC7r36k4TPH1hUjgtsfRJ5oe5l15ed&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>,
presenting slides and stories from his recent exploratory survey trip to
Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico.
The meeting will begin at 7:30pm central time, Wednesday April 1 2020, and
directions to join the meeting on the Zoom app are below.
After Sean's talk, we will have a moderated Q&A - you can use the chat
feature to submit questions as he speaks, or ask them yourself after he
finishes telling his tales.

Make sure to check out the ZOOM app before you need to use it that evening!
Post any questions below so that we can help you. (BUT READ THE INFO BELOW
FIRST)
The grotto is paying for the service, to host these meetings, in order to
have a meeting that exceeds the free 45-minute time limit. If you feel so
compelled, please send in your donations or dues money (if you can afford
to do so, not required) you can send them via Venmo to @Grace-Borengasser
to help us shoulder the expense of this additional service. Grace
<https://www.facebook.com/borengasser?fref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARDsJp982KLpFe_4Fh--8m2FOXnCRi6W9JM55dMEZvbjqmKbEAlTuzvs_N5I5TmEJ2JEDIRG2TrV-BbR&dti=2231736016&hc_location=group>
can offer you her PayPal info if requested, as well.
Here are the ZOOM details you'll need to join the meeting:
Underground Texas Grotto is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Underground Texas Grotto's Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 1, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/469543213
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Meeting ID: 469 543 213

ZOOM app guide from our tech assistants, Kristina
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and David
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:
QUICK START GUIDE

   1. You don’t have to have a zoom account to join
   2. Download the app ahead of time, on both your laptop and phone.
   1. https://zoom.us/download
  
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  2. The best experience is on a laptop/desktop or even tablet since
  there will usually be a presentation, but a phone will suffice if that’s
  what you have.
   3. Use the test meeting zoom provides (https://zoom.us/test
   
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Ftest%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3ps0l52Bih23S9JOfj6a7NyAV4gMQobI3_VyliJVNr7LcAE4qG4pgy8jA&h=AT2zFpBugBgIjs_hlwXxkbh-rS2gz6--KACF275f1bx5LD16Qv9xmyWBmYTbvjMSxluKomD0fgetV8yTQge0dHQCAku1xVUdFZB4LJaEWMy2Q5UHL6_eSbBc1BoD1rY9iaEc1aL3lr0kt8Bh0bc_mIDToV2y2Q4xI_U>
   )
   1. For the test meeting you are the only one there, so to verify audio,
  please use the 'test audio and mic' function
   4. Audio tips
   1. The best results are if you wear a headset (earbuds and microphone)
  plugged into your laptop headset jack (or a bluetooth one). Any cheap one
  will do and will make it way easier for others to hear you speak. It will
  also significantly reduce any feedback and environmental noise degrading
  everybody else’s audio experience while you are not on mute.
  2. If you are just listening, not wanting to talk, you can listen
  without the headset.
  3. The next best results are using the ‘connect by phone’ option to
  call in from your phone and video from your laptop (ever so slightly
  tedious, but it works well especially if your wifi is struggling).
  4. For audio, the worst option is to use your mobile phone with the
  zoom app and connect over the network. In our experience this
was the most
  difficult to understand people, but it’s there in a pinch if all
else fails.
   5. Video tips
   1. Remember you’re on video :-)
  2. If you have little bandwidth (videos are glitchy, audio isn’t
  clear), you can disable your camera (

[Texascavers] UT GROTTO MEETING CANCELLATION

[Underground Texas Grotto]

Dear caver family: after new discussion with our host facility and the
leadership of the UT Grotto, I must inform you that our meetings are
cancelled through April 15. We will consider our next steps and have an
update for you on or before April 15 about the possibility of resuming
in-person meetings. Our first priority is to maintain the health and safety
of our caving community and the greater community that we operate within.
We will work behind the scenes to see if it is possible to provide
programming and/or live online interaction for you in the meantime. Please
be patient, we want to keep community interaction humming along, but all
members have additional similar situations to adapt to in our lives. If you
have suggestions for contingencies like this, AND you also have the
willingness to do the work to put them in place, send me a direct message
off list (misskarabi...@yahoo.com). I know that there are potential
platforms for us to use - I want to hear from you if you know how they work
AND can help organize the implementation of them. Your assistance will be
gratefully accepted.
We hope you will all continue to use this page to enthusiastically discuss
caving and conservation. I am personally grateful for the love, strength,
and adaptability of the caving community. I am looking forward to the time
when we can take ourselves off "pause" and go back to "PLAY"!!
Thank you for everything you're doing to care for each other in these
unprecedented circumstances. Please keep in touch, stay kind & respectful,
and be well.

Kara Savvas (VP)
Kara Posso (President), and
Grace Borengasser (Secretary/Treasurer)
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting Announcement for 2/19

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The UT Grotto meets again this coming Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 pm
at The High Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton
Springs Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours
from 5-7 pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with
fries is $5. Arrive early to order!

Our featured speaker for the week is Dr. Sarah Fritts, assistant professor
of Wildlife Ecology at Texas State University. She conducts research at TSU
on bat conservation across the state. Specifically, her lab uses technology
both in the field and in analysis to better understand population
variability over space and time with a goal of guiding wildlife
management.  The talk will begin with an overview of threats to bats in
Texas and their current research projects aimed at conserving bats in the
state. Projects include estimating bat activity and habitat use across
Texas before white-nose syndrome causes fatalities, increasing
species-specific effectiveness of an advanced ultrasonic deterrent to
reduce bat fatalities at wind turbines, and assessing mercury exposure of
bats across Texas.



You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.

You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
the world. You can learn how to join several state level caving projects,
and folks are preparing for various spring break expeditions.  You may hear
about other trips you can join locally, throughout Texas, and the world.
You can also learn more about how to go caving safely, and where to learn
how to do vertical work from cavers at the meeting.


Kara Savvas

Vice Person, UT Grotto
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[Texascavers] UT GROTTO official business alert

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Greetings Cavers,

The incumbent officers of the UT Grotto were re-elected!

Your UT Grotto leadership team for 2020:

Grace Borengasser
,
Secretary/Treasurer (you pay dues to this person!)

Kara Savvas
,
Vice President

Kara Posso
,
President


Kara Savvas

VP
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[Texascavers] Official UT Grotto Business Alert

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Greetings Cavers,
Elections for officers will be held at the UT Grotto meeting on 2/5 at the
Highroad on Dawson. Meeting starts at 7:30pm. Please attend to nominate and
vote!

Kara Savvas
Vice Person
UT Grotto
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting announcement for 2/5/2020

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The UT Grotto meets again this coming Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30 pm at
The High Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton
Springs Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours
from 5-7 pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with
fries is $5. Arrive early to order!

Our featured speaker for the week is our member, Tim Gocha. Tim will be
speaking about some cave-adjacent science: forensic anthropology. He will
also discuss the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University in
San Marcos, home to the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility (a.k.a.
Body Farm) - the world’s largest facility of its kind.

You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.

You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
the world. Several state level caving projects have started up again, and
folks are preparing for various spring break expeditions. You may hear
about other trips you can join locally, throughout Texas, and the world.
You can also learn more about how to go caving safely, and where to learn
how to do vertical work from cavers at the meeting.


Kara Savvas

Vice Person of the UTGrotto
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Re: [Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 1/29/2020 Anouncement

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Greetings Cavers,
Ah, sorry - I don't look at the email much. We are moving all the talks to
our YouTube channel! There may be some small lag from the night they are
presented until they are posted. I think the person who posts the videos is
at NCRC this week, so that one hasn't been posted yet.

It would help us make our YouTube channel more visible if you would
subscribe to our channel while you check out the talks. We need 100
subscribers, and have been making a push for more subscribers lately. We
started with 14 last week!

Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyq7K9nSn0OtA6cBF1e5kCQ/videos

Kara Savvas

On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM Jules Jenkins  wrote:

> Is it going to be on ‘Periscope’?
>
> On Jan 27, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Underground Texas Grotto 
> wrote:
>
> 
>
> The UT Grotto will meet this coming Wednesday, January 29th at 7:30 pm at
> The High Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton
> Springs Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours
> from 5-7 pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with
> fries is $5. Arrive early to order!
>
> Our featured speaker for the week is David Ochel. David will share
> pictures and stories from the exploration of the FOXX moulin on the
> Greenland ice sheet, an expedition in the fall of 2019 to aid climate
> research by glaciologists Jason Gulley and Matt Covington.
>
> You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
> - you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
> you.
>
> You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
> the world. Several state level caving projects have started up again, and
> folks are preparing for various spring break expeditions. You may hear
> about other trips you can join locally, throughout Texas, and the world.
> You can also learn more about how to go caving safely, and where to learn
> how to do vertical work from cavers at the meeting.
>
>
> Kara Savvas
>
> Vice Person, UT Grotto
>
>
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 1/29/2020 Anouncement

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The UT Grotto will meet this coming Wednesday, January 29th at 7:30 pm at
The High Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton
Springs Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours
from 5-7 pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with
fries is $5. Arrive early to order!

Our featured speaker for the week is David Ochel. David will share pictures
and stories from the exploration of the FOXX moulin on the Greenland ice
sheet, an expedition in the fall of 2019 to aid climate research by
glaciologists Jason Gulley and Matt Covington.

You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.

You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
the world. Several state level caving projects have started up again, and
folks are preparing for various spring break expeditions. You may hear
about other trips you can join locally, throughout Texas, and the world.
You can also learn more about how to go caving safely, and where to learn
how to do vertical work from cavers at the meeting.


Kara Savvas

Vice Person, UT Grotto
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[Texascavers] UTG Meeting Wed 1.15.20 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

We meet again for the first time in 2020 this coming Wednesday, January
15th at 7:30 pm at The High Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX
78704, off Barton Springs Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They
have happy hours from 5-7 pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a
burger with fries is $5. Arrive early to order!

Our featured speaker for the week is Bill Stone, who will tell us about a
recent visit to Canada’s deepest cave, Mount Bisaro, at -670m deep.

You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- just show up! You can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if
that interests you.

You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
the world. Several state level caving projects have started up again for
the season, and you may hear about other trips you can join locally,
throughout Texas, and the world.

You can also learn more about how to go caving safely, and where to learn
how to do vertical work from cavers at the meeting.


Kara Savvas

Underground Texas Grotto

Vice President
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[Texascavers] UTG Meeting 11.20.19 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers!

We meet again this coming Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30 pm at The High
Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs
Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours from 5-7
pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5.
Arrive early to order!


Our featured speaker for the week is UT Grotto member Gabe Montemayor, who
is currently a National Park Service Guide at Carlsbad Caverns. Gabe will
explain what it is like to work with the National Park Service at Carlsbad
Caverns, covering a brief look into the responsibilities, perks, and what
being a National Park Ranger at one of the most visited caves in America
entails.


You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.


You can also learn about upcoming caving opportunities. Several state level
projects have started up again for the season, and you may hear about other
trips you can join locally, throughout Texas, and the world.
Kara Savvas
Underground Texas Grotto
Vice President
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[Texascavers] UTG Meeting 11/6 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

We meet again this coming Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 pm at The High
Road on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs
Road. Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours from 5-7
pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5.
Arrive early to order!

Our featured speaker for the week is Eléonore Le Corvaisier. She will give
an overview of the main theories regarding the role of prehistoric cave
paintings, talk about a new hypothesis that is gaining recognition, and
finally, share with you a curious phenomenon that accompanied the
rediscovery of these caves in the 19th and 20th century.

You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.

We will hold a special election for the seat of the President of the UT
Grotto, because our sitting president is leaving for an extended period of
travel. Bon Voyage! You will be able to nominate someone for the role at
the meeting, and vote on who that should be. Let me know if you have any
questions.

Several state level caving projects have started up again for the season,
and you may hear about other trips you can join locally, throughout Texas,
and the world.


Kara Savvas

Underground Texas Grotto

Vice President
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 7/3 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

We meet again this coming Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:30 pm at The High Road
on Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road.
Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours from 5-7 pm for
$2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5. Arrive
early to order!
You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.
You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
the world.

Liz Herren will present some photos from the recent NCRC training on the
greenbelt, and give an update on the new exploration at Whirlpool Cave!

Our featured speaker for the evening is Ruben Tovar, a Ph.D. student of Dr.
David Hillis’ lab atThe University of Texas. He will present *“Crossing to
the dark side”*, *A story of caves and convergent evolution: *The Texas
*Eurycea *clade, is a group of fourteen closely related salamanders.
Interestingly, this group has had multiple invasions of subterranean
habitats including caves and deep aquifers, while their counterparts
inhabit surface springs. Cave salamanders exhibit subterranean
characteristics, including reduced eyes and elongated limbs, while surface
salamanders exhibit well developed eyes. Together with multiple cave and
spring salamander populations, and their opposing characteristics provide
an ideal platform to examine the evolution of subterranean convergence. He
integrates different methods including microCT scans, and next generation
DNA sequencing to understand if similar molecular and developmental
underpinnings are responsible for repeated eye loss in the central Texas
*Eurycea* clade.


Kara Savvas

UTG Vice President
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 6/5 at 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

We meet again this Wednesday, June 5th at 7:30 pm at The High Road on
Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road.
Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours from 5-7 pm for
$2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5. Arrive
early to order!


You don't need to be a member of the UT Grotto to attend this presentation
- you can learn how to become a member at the meeting, if that interests
you.
You can also learn about more caving opportunities locally, and throughout
the world, including the upcoming NSS convention in Cookeville, TN June
17-21, 2019.


We will have a short presentation on the status of the Colorado Bend
Project.


Liz Herren will be our featured speaker for the evening, with a
presentation of slides and stories called “Texas Cavers in Vietnam”.
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Re: [Texascavers] Maple Run Cave Trip 4/12/19 3 pm or 6:30 pm

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Thanks Leia.

We've got that Bexar Grotto trip scheduled for 3pm Friday, and we have a
good group together.

Anyone statewide interested in getting on a future trip, just let me know.
Caver yard camping or caver couches can be easily found in Austin. Trips
have most commonly been Sunday mornings. It's usually about a 3 hour
intermediate level climb/crawl, no vertical gear needed, with a couple
standing rooms for resting before we reach the "bottom", called "The Garden
of Earthly Delights".  (a small garden;)

This South Austin treasure in the Goat Cave Karst Preserve was opened up
from what was a trash mound by William Russell and UT Grotto members.  The
official monthly UT Grotto trip may be happening the morning of 4/27, that
way we can show up to Bill's memorial muddy!

Hugs,
Patty

On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 11:01 Leia L. Hill  wrote:

> Hi all,
> Patty Calabrese from UT grotto is asking if anyone from bexar grotto or UT
> grotto would like to join us this Friday, April 12, at either 3 pm or 6:30
> pm, to a trip in Maple Run Cave!! So far we had a few people interested but
> then suddenly dropped out. If we don’t have at least 6 people, the trip is
> off for the month. I don’t want that, nor does Patty! So if two or three
> people are interested in joining, please send an email to:
> pattycalabr...@gmail.com.
>
> Let us know ASAP!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Leia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [Texascavers] Agenda for Austin Cave Fest at Alamo Draft House

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I looked for a regular website where the info might be listed but could
only find it on the facebook.

Speakers are Nico Hauwert, Liza Colucci, and Ken Demarest.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2336827473213004/?ti=as

As expected, the event is completely at capacity and there is a waitlist to
get on and they may let some in from that if others with tickets don't show
up...

Here is the waitlist registration-
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nerd-nite-austin-cave-fest-talks-tickets-56531923505

Patty Calabrese
No longer the UT Grotto Vice Chair but still checking this email ;)

On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 13:09 Geary Schindel 
wrote:

> Can anyone point me to the schedule of talks for the Austin Cave Fest at
> the Alamo Draft House?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Geary Schindel
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto meeting 2/20 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

We meet again this Wednesday February 20th at 7:30 pm at The High Road on
Dawson - 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road.
Please, no outside food or beverages. They have happy hours from 5-7 pm for
$2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5. Arrive
early to order!

http://thehighroadondawson.com

The presentation of the evening will be "Caves of the Atacama Desert".Terry
Raines will present photos and stories from his visit to the caves of this
high desert plateau situated west of the Andes, in Chile. Known as one of
the driest places on earth, the Atacama typically receives almost
non-existent rainfall. However, Terry experienced the affects of some very
unusual weather events during his visit, and has photos to share.

One more important note:
At our last meeting, new Grotto officers were elected!

Dylan Beeler returns as your UT Grotto President!
Kara Savvas will serve as your UT Grotto Vice President!
Grace Borengasser will serve as your UT Grotto Secretary/Treasurer!

If you want to present your trip report, share the results of your
research, reminisce over some moldy oldies, or teach fellow cavers a new
skill, please contact me, Kara Dittmer Savvas, to reserve a date on our
meeting schedule. If there is something you want to hear about, give me the
tip and I'll find a speaker and arrange a presentation!

If you need guidance for formally rejoining the grotto since we've turned
into a non-profit organization or want to pay your dues, please talk to
Grace Borengasser!
Also, here is the form you can fill out to rejoin-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl0Pm3YkoMCumAHmv_mXZUKVCFPgM0sFJ67_bHSQcutWGjEQ/viewform

If you have any other questions about the Grotto or our meetings, please
contact any one of these officers and we will gladly help you!

Sincerely,
Kara Dittmer Savvas
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 1.30.19 at 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

We hope to see you again this Wednesday January 30th at 7:30pm at The High
Road on Dawson- 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs
Road.  Please, no outside food or beverages.  They have happy hours from
5-7pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5.
 Arrive early to order! http://thehighroadondawson.com

Sean Lewis PhD will present about his recent trips to Lechuguilla.  In his
own words- "I will talk about exploration in Lechuguilla Cave in 2017 and
2018 during a set of four mini-trips that I led. Our goal is finding out
what is at the bottom of the Rift: a major set of fissures on the route
into the cave. Only an hour from the entrance, it is a jumping off point
for all of the cave's major branches. Until recently, blowing leads
remained unexplored at the bottom of the Rift, and they seemed to have
significant airflow. I will describe the history of this area, and the
results from our trips including some photos, 2D and 3D plots, and video.
This is not your typical Lechuguilla talk: as is seemingly typical for me,
human suffering replaces giant rooms and beautiful formations!"


To steal a phrase from Ellie, (although I'd guess she wasn't the 1st to use
it;)
Cavingly,
Patty Calabrese
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 1/16 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

For this week's meeting, Wednesday at 7:30pm, we will enjoy a joint
presentation from Jessica Gordon and Cait McCann about last year's very
successful Austin Cave Festival.  This free, family-friendly event features
hands-on activities, cave explorations, science and adventure
presentations, live music, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to
visit two caves and see how water makes its way to the aquifer and Barton
Springs, learn about animals that call Austin’s caves home, try on caving
gear, and learn how to protect and conserve Austin’s water resources.  The
next one is February 23, 2019 from 10am-3pm.

Our usual meeting spot is- The High Road on Dawson- 700 Dawson Road,
Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road.  Please, no outside food or
beverages.  They have happy hours from 5-7pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise
beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5.  Arrive early to order!
http://thehighroadondawson.com/

Hope to see you there,
Patty Calabrese
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 1/2 7:30pm

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Happy New Year!
Sorry about the delayed announcement Cavers.  Tomorrow at 7:30 we will meet
at the our usual spot- The High Road on Dawson- 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX
78704, off Barton Springs Road.  Please, no outside food or beverages.
They have happy hours from 5-7pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4
and a burger with fries is $5.  Arrive early to order!
http://thehighroadondawson.com/

Bennett Lee will regale us with some Cave Photography Tips and Tricks!
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 12/19 7:30pm

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Season's Greetings Cavers,

This coming Wednesday 12/19 at 7:30pm, Geary Schindel will present “A 3D
Photo Real Educational and Research Model of a Recharge Feature and Cave in
the Edwards Aquifer of South Central Texas".  He will provide a total of 55
3D glasses for the group, so if we have high attendance, we may have to
share.  If you're wondering if some 3D glasses you have at home would work,
if they are something like these, then they may do the trick-
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_shutter_3D_system

In 2017 and 2018, the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) contracted with Benjy
Von Cramon Productions to create a 3D photo real model of a large karst
recharge feature located in Medina County, Texas. The purpose of the effort
was to create a photographic model of the cave as an educational and
research tool. Von Cramon Productions utilized a high resolution
photogrammetric process and the EAA provided support logistics, cave
access, and oversaw safety procedures. The entrance to the cave is through
two vertical pitches, each of 25 meters in depth with approximately 400
meters of horizontal cave below the last pitch. In the early 1980’s, a
trench from a nearby creek was constructed along with a low head dam to
divert water into the feature to increase aquifer recharge. The trench
activates during large rain events and will completely fill the cave with
water within 10 minutes.

The three dimensional properties of the model allow the public to visualize
the functioning of the Edwards Aquifer. The model will also be used to
study karst processes and to assess sediment loading from recharge events
allowing for better management of the aquifer. The model includes most of
the vertical shaft and downstream portion of the cave. The model allows for
close examination of the cave through the control of lighting and scale
providing new insight into the formation of the cave.

Bio:

Geary Schindel, P.G. is the Chief Technical Officer with the Edwards
Aquifer Authority and is also President of the National Speleological
Society. Geary is a karst hydrogeologist by education and training.

Our meeting spot is The High Road on Dawson- 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX
78704, off Barton Springs Road.  Please, no outside food or beverages.
They have happy hours from 5-7pm for $2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4
and a burger with fries is $5.  Arrive early to order!
http://thehighroadondawson.com/

After the meeting, we don't plan to hang around much- There is talk of
celebrating Gill and Grace's Birthday by heading over to 37th St for a
stroll, then convening at the Posse. 😁

Patty Calabrese
Underground Texas Grotto Vice Chair
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 12/5 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,
WTF is that?: Join us at the meeting this week for Aubri Jensen presenting
us with a field guide to unusual cave formations.

Have you ever seen something in a cave and wondered how it formed or what
it can tell us about a cave? Once you start looking, there is an astounding
variety of strange, rare, and intriguing cave formations found all over the
world. This presentation is an overview of unusual cave formations in the
context of how they form and what clues they provide about what may lie
beyond them. It is based on information from Cave Minerals of the World,
and Dave Bunnel's virtual cave, with an emphasis on formations listed in
the Guads inventory used by the US Forest Service.
Photo credit Dave Bunnel

We will gather again this Wednesday the 5th at 7:30pm at The High Road on
Dawson- 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road.
Please, no outside food or beverages.  They have happy hours from 5-7pm for
$2-$3 beers, otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5.  Arrive
early to order!  http://thehighroadondawson.com/

Patty Calabrese
Underground Texas Grotto Vice Chair
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 11/7 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

Join us this time for an awesome team presentation-

Utah's deepest cave, Main Drain Cave, saw a second major push this summer
by cavers from Texas, other US states, and Canada. Kara Posso will tell the
story from the alpine caving and tank hauling perspective, Carrey Bull from
the viewpoint of her first alpine and first -300 meter cave, Amy Morton
will tell of her harrowing self rescue from -230 meters, and Creature will
speak on the misadventures of the first attempt at camping in the cave and
the near miss during the SCUBA exploration. Photo credit Jean Krejca.

We will be gathering by 7:30pm at The High Road on Dawson
http://thehighroadondawson.com -formerly the Elk's Lodge.  It is located at
700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton Springs Road.  Please, no
outside food or beverages.  They have happy hours from 5-7pm for $2-$3 beers,
otherwise beer is $3-$4 and a burger with fries is $5.  There's a rumor
that plans are also being made to meet for dinner before the meeting this
time at Green Mesquite BBQ- 1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Sincerely,
Patty Calabrese
UTG Vice Chair
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto "Meeting" TUESDAY 10/30 7:00pm

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Hi Cavers,
Sorry for the switcharoo this week on meeting day and time but we want to
do something fun for Halloween-

In lieu of an official grotto meeting next week, we are invited to visit
Inner Space Cavern at 7:00pm Tuesday 10/30, free of charge.  Liz Herren has
been graciously getting this together for us and even though they are not
able to host us on Halloween after all, feel free to come in costume, as
long as it doesn't interfere with your ability to avoid cave formations.
Also, now your Halloween night is open to enjoy trick or treating and other
shenanigans...

We can have a quasi meeting with trip reports and announcements in the
Press Room.  To get here, they also have golf carts for anyone who might
have trouble maneuvering that way unassisted.  Anyone that would prefer to
sit for the "meeting" can also bring folding camp chairs, and they can
shuttle them in for us.  If you're up for joining a tour of the Hidden
Passages, bring your head lamp, and helmet if you wish.

If you are planning to join us from out of town, and do not regularly
attend our meetings, RSVP and await response, so we do not overwhelm the 2
volunteer employees staying to help us for the evening.  (I'm sure they'll
be happy to accept tips for their hard work, though;)

Please arrange to carpool as much as possible!  Thank you Inner Space
Cavern!!

Kind Regards,
Patty Calabrese
UTG Vice Chair

https://innerspacecavern.com
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 10/17 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers!

We hope to see you for our first meeting at what could possibly turn into
our new "permanent" location, if we like it.  We will be gathering at The
High Road on Dawson http://thehighroadondawson.com -formerly the Elk's
Lodge.  It is located at 700 Dawson Road, Austin, TX 78704, off Barton
Springs Road.  We took a vote at our last meeting and our official new
meeting time is now 7:30-8:30pm, instead of 8-9pm.

We are honored to have Geoff Hoese temporarily back in Texas and presenting
us with a talk that evening on Equadorian Cavefish and other musings.
(Good chances of seeing a Cycad)


If we don't see you there, see you at TCR!
Patty Calabrese
UT Grotto Vice Chair
www.utgrotto.org
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Re: [Texascavers] Anybody have any Carl Imhoff stories?

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Haha, alright, thanks guys.  I'll pass that info along.  She met an apple
picking pathological lier, or got the name wrong.

No big deal, it was just out of curiosity.
Thank you anyway!
Patty and Bev

On Mon, Oct 8, 2018, 00:46 Michael Gibbons <6453...@gmail.com> wrote:

> She said West Texas and there's no one by that name or any combination or
> spelling of that name in Texas or Colorado
>
> On Oct 8, 2018 12:32 AM, "Logan"  wrote:
>
> That's the first place I checked too. I don't remember ever hearing his
> name. Any more specifics on where in central TX? Maybe he didn't belong to
> any organized caving group.
>
> On 10/7/2018 11:06 PM, Bill Steele wrote:
>
> Carl Imhoff’s name in not listed in the index of Kunath’s book “Fifty
> Years of Texas Caving”.
>
> On Oct 7, 2018, at 10:53 PM, Michael Gibbons <6453...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have a very sophisticated locater and am unable to find any Carl Imhoff
> in Texas or Colorado. Nor can a Carl Imhof, Karl Imhoff and Karl Imhof be
> found in either state.
> There is a Karl Imhof in NJ with very high brow addresses and a somewhat
> shady past. One employer listed. Imhof transport founded 12/1998 and never
> again did it do business.
> Be careful. Might be a traveling serial killer. Has had 38 addresses all
> in NJ and 89 NJ phone numbers.
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 7, 2018, 10:23 PM Underground Texas Grotto <
> utgro...@oztotl.net> wrote:
>
>> I'm sending this out on behalf of Bev Shade who now lives in Colorado-
>>
>> "I went picking apples today and met a young man who said his father was
>> Carl Imhoff, a central TX caver in the 60’s and 70’s who headed out west
>> about 1980.  I was wondering if any of our peeps knew or remembered Carl".
>>
>>
>> Take it easy everybody,
>> Patty Calabrese
>> UT Grotto Vice Chair
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> On Oct 7, 2018 10:23 PM, "Underground Texas Grotto" 
> wrote:
>
> I'm sending this out on behalf of Bev Shade who now lives in Colorado-
>
> "I went picking apples today and met a young man who said his father was
> Carl Imhoff, a central TX caver in the 60’s and 70’s who headed out west
> about 1980.  I was wondering if any of our peeps knew or remembered Carl".
>
>
> Take it easy everybody,
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[Texascavers] Anybody have any Carl Imhoff stories?

[Underground Texas Grotto]

I'm sending this out on behalf of Bev Shade who now lives in Colorado-

"I went picking apples today and met a young man who said his father was
Carl Imhoff, a central TX caver in the 60’s and 70’s who headed out west
about 1980.  I was wondering if any of our peeps knew or remembered Carl".


Take it easy everybody,
Patty Calabrese
UT Grotto Vice Chair
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting Oct 3rd 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers,

Our meeting this week will be from 7:30-8:30pm in the large dining room at
Scholz Garten at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701. They have
generously waived the rental fee, but there will be a $50 set up fee so
bring some cash and we'll pass a hat to cover it.



*We will welcome a presentation from Bill Stone on the 2018 Sistema Cheve
Expedition.*


"At the end of the 2017 Cheve expedition an extraordinary discovery was
made some three kilometers east of the main entrance to Cheve.  The new
find was initially dubbed “CL6” by the reconn team. Further discussions
with locals in the municipality revealed that the place had a proper
geographical name, so the new cave became “Cueva de la Peña Negra” – Cave
of the Black Cliff. The final push in 2017 had left off in 40 x 40 meter
borehole with strong wind so there was no question of a return.  The lead
team left Austin on February 25, 2018 and a team of 40 people from 6
countries participated. The final derig crew returned to Austin on April
30, 2018. Because of an equally important discovery of a tunnel carrying
strong wind near the bottom of Cheve both caves were rigged in 2018,
consuming some 8,000 meters of rigging. A total of six underground camps
were set (3 in each cave) and it was not uncommon to have only 3-5 people
in basecamp and the remainder of the team spread across 3 or more
underground camps.  All camps were linked to basecamp with a single wire
Michie phone system so that efforts could be coordinated daily. The result
of this was that an extraordinary amount of cave was discovered and mapped
in 2018. A total of 13.5 kilometers of new cave – the vast majority of
which was borehole measuring 40 x 40 meters or larger – was added to the
system, most of that in Peña Negra. The depth of Peña Negra reached 798
meters before not one but four widely separated connections were made to
Cueva Cheve. The first connection was made near Camp 2 in Cheve just above
the East Gorge in a fossil gallery first explored in 1988.  With the
connections the length of Sistema Cheve increased to 46 kilometers. The
profile of the connected cave system now reveals clearly that the upper
portion of Cheve, known for over 30 years now, is just a side passage to
the Peña Negra. The lower section of Cheve also saw intense exploration
effort, with a kilometer of new cave discovered this year but no new depth.
The Grotto presentation will highlight the above discoveries and discuss
plans for 2019".
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto "Meeting" 9/19 7pm

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Greetings Cavers,
We're having a non-traditional meeting this week.  It should be a lovely
evening on Wednesday, so bring a chair, blanket, picnic, swimsuit, and
let's meet at Barton Springs.  If we can save enough space for the group to
gather all together, we could still do trip reports and announcements
before the screening starts...

Details from The Living Springs:

"LIVING SPRINGS
Back-to-School Documentary Screening Event

The Wildland Conservation Division of Austin Water, the Save Our Springs
Alliance and Splash! invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 19th to
lay out your blanket and enjoy a selection of short films (45 minutes
total) from the on-going Living Springs documentary series. Our screening
will feature Wildlands and A Reflecting Pool.
Wildlands showcases Austin's water quality protection lands that Austin
voters purchased through open space bonds to protect the aquifer. Learn
about the diversity, history and significance of these protected lands.
A Reflecting Pool recounts Barton’s social history in the 50-year period
from 1912-1962 through the memories of those who lived it. This documentary
showcases wonderful archival photos, film and original historic
re-creations. The story follows the memories of swimmers such as John Henry
Faulk exploring the little-known history of Barton Springs before, during
and after the time of racial segregation in Austin.

A free popsicle from Good Pops for the first 200 people to stop in and see
us.

City of Austin environmental educators and local environmental groups will
be on hand before the screening to talk about how you can get involved in
community efforts to support the Springs, creeks and aquifer through
volunteering and internships.

We will gather at 7:00 p.m. near the big tree at the south entrance, Azie
Morton Road (formerly Robert E. Lee Road.) The screening will begin at full
dark and last approximately 45 minutes. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Before or after the screening, take a swim in the Springs!

About Living Springs
Many stories emanate from the spring-fed water of Barton Springs. Using the
power of a multi-linear, user-driven format, viewers navigate through a
virtual underwater environment, meeting artists and scientists, historic
figures, poets and preachers who share their perspectives and their
passions about Austin’s most beloved natural resource. Living Springs is
the newest documentary from Austin Past and Present producer, Karen Kocher.
Living Springs. For more information visit our website
livingspringsaustin.org"

https://www.facebook.com/events/286871935411715/?ti=as
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Meeting 8/1 at 7:30pm

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Greetings Cavers!

We are glad to have Justin Shaw as our speaker for the next meeting with an
introduction to the Karst of Southwest Austin, and how to communicate about
it.

We're meeting at the Texas Speleology Center at 14045 N Green Hills Loop,
Austin, TX 78737 at 7:30pm this time.  Please avoid parking out on the
street; consider carpooling, and also bring your own chair.

Well wishes to everyone up in Groad Hollow, Montana for NSS Convention!
Patty Calabrese
UT Grotto Vice Chair
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto Bat Flight Paddling 7/23

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Sorry this is last minute, but if you're in town and you have something to
paddle, meet us under the north side of I 35 in downtown Austin tomorrow,
Monday 7/23, at 7pm for a bat flight float re-do.

Patty
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Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland

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This one for NSS Convention Bill?  ;)

All,
Apologies for the brief memo yesterday leaving folks sad and wondering what
had happened.  At the time, I needed to get something posted quickly and
thought, "well, Pete wouldn't have wanted a fuss made anyway" but he
deserved a more noble announcement, no matter what he would have wanted.

In loving memory

Patty Calabrese
UT Grotto Vice Chair

Photo credit David Ochel

On Wed, Jul 4, 2018, 20:55 Bill Steele  wrote:

> Or any if not.
>
> On Jul 4, 2018, at 8:50 PM, speodes...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I will look Bill, but don't remember one exactly like that.
>
> William R. (Bill) Elliott
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 4, 2018, at 8:14 PM, Diana Tomchick <
> diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:
>
> ​Pete had been battling cancer for several years. This was announced on
> Facebook earlier today.
>
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2227414880608994&id=10215102495&comment_id=2227641227253026¬if_id=1530734319602113¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic
> ​
>
>
> Diana
>
>
> **
> Diana R. Tomchick
> Professor
> Departments of Biophysics and Biochemistry
> University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
> 5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
> Rm. ND10.214A
> Dallas, TX 75390-8816
> diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu
> (214) 645-6383 (phone)
> (214) 645-6353 (fax)
> --
> *From:* Texascavers  on behalf of
> William R. Elliott 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 4, 2018 7:09 PM
> *To:* texascavers@texascavers.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Pete Strickland
>
> I had a similar reaction, Mark. I have no information yet, as I live in
> Missouri.
>
> I will miss Peter Strickland very much. I deeply appreciate the photos he
> contributed for AMCS Bulletin 26, recently published. I hope cavers will
> have a look at those, and many other wonderful photos by and of our senior
> cavers.
>
> I have some photos of Pete that I will share with y'all in the near
> future, going back to 1971.
>
> In sorrow,
>
> *William R. (Bill) Elliott*
>
> *speodes...@gmail.com *
>
> 573-291-5093 cell
>
> On Wed, Jul 4, 2018 at 7:02 PM, Mark Minton 
> wrote:
>
>> I was astonished and saddened to read the message below. I had heard
>> nothing about Pete's passing. When/how did this happen?
>>
>>
>> Mark Minton
>>
>> mmin...@caver.net
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 4 Jul, 2018 at 7:04 PM, Underground Texas Grotto <
>> utgro...@oztotl.net> wrote:
>>
>> Due to weather, the grotto is no longer officially floating Town Lake.
>> Feel free to go, and let us know how it was.  Instead we will be holding a
>> toast to our late friend Pete Strickland at the Posse East.
>>
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Re: [Texascavers] UT Grotto "Meeting" July 4th

[Underground Texas Grotto]

Due to weather, the grotto is no longer officially floating Town Lake.
Feel free to go, and let us know how it was.  Instead we will be holding a
toast to our late friend Pete Strickland at the Posse East.

On Sun, Jul 1, 2018, 12:07 Underground Texas Grotto 
wrote:

> Greetings Cavers,
> If you're able, willing, and in Austin for Independence Day, get in
> something that you can paddle and join us for the bat flight and fireworks
> show.
>
> When everything's over it's very pleasant to coast back dowstream with the
> current, so unless you have your own special place to put in, we can
> recommend parking under or as close as possible to the north side of the I
> 35 bridge.  Let's say around 7:30.  The bats decide to grace us between
> 8:15-8:45, and flashy boom sky sparkles are about 9:30.  If you have a kind
> of anchor, the fireworks display is much more relaxing without fighting the
> current to stay in place.
>
> We plan to have a flag hoisted so cavers coming from every which way at
> any odd time can locate the group.  I don't yet know what it will look like.
>
> With kindest regards,
> Patty Calabrese
> UT Grotto Vice Chair
>
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[Texascavers] UT Grotto "Meeting" July 4th

[Underground Texas Grotto]

Greetings Cavers,
If you're able, willing, and in Austin for Independence Day, get in
something that you can paddle and join us for the bat flight and fireworks
show.

When everything's over it's very pleasant to coast back dowstream with the
current, so unless you have your own special place to put in, we can
recommend parking under or as close as possible to the north side of the I
35 bridge.  Let's say around 7:30.  The bats decide to grace us between
8:15-8:45, and flashy boom sky sparkles are about 9:30.  If you have a kind
of anchor, the fireworks display is much more relaxing without fighting the
current to stay in place.

We plan to have a flag hoisted so cavers coming from every which way at any
odd time can locate the group.  I don't yet know what it will look like.

With kindest regards,
Patty Calabrese
UT Grotto Vice Chair
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