Dear Cavers: some of you who will not be able to allocate the time
and/or money to attend the ICS in Kerrville in July of this year,
have still expressed interest in helping our volunteer staff to put
on, maintain and put away the International Big Event of the Decade
here in Texas.
The ICS staff has come up with an idea that some grottoes are
considering and we would like to offer to everyone who cannot attend
the Congress/Convention.
Perhaps you would enjoy coming early, camping on the grounds and
helping to set up everything from the plumbing for outdoor sinks, to
marking campground roadways, building exhibits, or setting up the
venue for the outdoor vendors and parties. We'll be doing that the
weekend before the Congress on July 11-12. Will you be in the San
Antonio area on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 14-15? If so, let us
know. We'll be having a "stuffing party" to fill the registration
satchels with information and goodies and then get them up to
Kerrville. What about immediately before the Congress, Thursday
through Saturday, July 16-18? Your help will be especially needed
finishing the campground set-up, helping vendors move their wares
into their rooms, and setting up rooms for meeting, exhibits, and
more. The Congress is offering day passes so that after volunteering
you could stay on to celebrate at the opening festivities and meet
some of the many and varied cavers who will benefit from your
contribution.
Or perhaps you would like to arrive on the last day, Sunday July
26th, pay the one day pass fee, and stay on to help dismantle Texas'
largest caving party that day and especially on Monday the 27th.
Either way please contact me, the Congress Volunteer Coordinator, and
we'll work out just the right way for you and your friends to be part
of the excitement.
Nancy Weaver
nan...@io.com
Volunteer Coordinator ICS
PS: While this message is aimed at Texas cavers and grottos, the
invitation is open to any caver and grotto that wants to help. Please
post or forward this message to any one or list you think is
interested.
