[Texascavers] TCMA News

[Denise P via Texascavers]

Hello - This past Sunday the TCMA board met and welcomed to the first meeting 
of the year, new board members Lindsey 
Adamoski, Christi 
Burrell, and Amy 
Morton.


Here are the TCMA officers for 2017:


President - Gregg Williams
Vice President - Jim Kennedy
Treasurer - Joe Ranzau
Secretary - Jay Jordan


Thanks for all of your end of the year membership renewals and donations. We 
will send out individual thank you's as soon as the new database chair gets it 
together (hmm, that is me, sigh). And please don't forget to renew your 
membership if you are due! TCMA truly appreciates your support!


Cheers,
Denise Prendergast
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[Texascavers] TCMA news

[Ron Ralph via Texascavers]

Cavers,

Ezells Cave Preserve in San Marcos, owned by the Texas Cave Management 
Association, is in need of a new gate.  Many years ago the cave was permanently 
sealed and the small population of Myotis velifer bats was denied access, which 
cut off the nutrient supply for many rare and endangered denizens living in the 
lake below.  Later, the gate was removed and sporadic use by bats was noted by 
visitors.  Later still, a new gate and concrete platform were installed which 
did nothing to enhance bat populations to return, although a few tricolored 
bats (Perimyotis subflavus) have been noted in recent years.  A new gate is 
envisioned that would reopen the window into the aquifer and help restore the 
ecology of the cave.
So how can you help?

We have already applied for and received a Landowner Incentive Program grant 
but we need more to offset the greatly-discounted $13,000 price tag for the 
construction project.  A lot of the design work and equipment is being donated 
by Jim Kennedy through his business, but we will need additional funds for 
steel and welding supplies. We also need to pay a welder.  Please go to the 
Donate section on our website to pledge today.  For those who wish to donate 
additional funds, we are giving you an opportunity to have your name welded on 
steel.  For every $100 donation, we offer to put your full name on a length of 
steel which will be incorporated into the gate.  Lesser donations may entitle 
you to steel initials.

And we will need many volunteers to need carry steel from the street to the 
cave, lift bars into place, remove the old concrete platform, and clean up the 
site after the work is complete.  We will keep you posted on our construction 
schedule via e-mail and Facebook.

If you wish to donate your time and labor, call Ron Ralph (512-280-0648) or Jim 
Kennedy (512- 663-2287) and you will be added to the volunteer labor sign-up 
sheet.  The Texas Blind Salamander (Eurycea rathbuni) will thank you.

http://www.tcmacaves.org/financial/EzellGate.php
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[Texascavers] TCMA News

[Linda Palit]

Texas Cave Management Association has begun to send out a monthly email
newsletter which will include opportunities for volunteering, projects, cave
trips, and information about the organization.  This will be a brief update,
sent out once a month, (hopefully).  We will not share your mailing
information or stuff your mailbox.  If you want to subscribe to this list,
send an e-mail to tcma-list-subscr...@tcmacaves.org . If you want to help
put this letter out, contact me.

 

Thanks, 

Linda

 

Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

[trogdog]

I recently got a job at a steel yard so I can help prep the metal to be welded. 
Also, Lydia is a welder. When do you need the donations by?

Ryan Monjaras
"Semper Exploro"
Maverick grotto
Cowtown grotto
DFW grotto
UT grotto
Bexar grotto
Greater Houston Grotto
TSA
TCMA

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Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

[Fritz Holt via Texascavers]

Ron,
Put me down for a $100. donation as I hope to visit Ezell's Cave one day since 
it is in "my neighborhood". I prefer to pay by check so will need to know to 
whom payable and the address. Isn't there a caver welder who would volunteer 
his labor?
Fritz Holt
fritztcr@gmail.c
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 9, 2015, at 10:45 AM, Ron Ralph via Texascavers 
>  wrote:
> 
> Cavers,
>  
> Ezells Cave Preserve in San Marcos, owned by the Texas Cave Management 
> Association, is in need of a new gate.  Many years ago the cave was 
> permanently sealed and the small population of Myotis velifer bats was denied 
> access, which cut off the nutrient supply for many rare and endangered 
> denizens living in the lake below.  Later, the gate was removed and sporadic 
> use by bats was noted by visitors.  Later still, a new gate and concrete 
> platform were installed which did nothing to enhance bat populations to 
> return, although a few tricolored bats (Perimyotis subflavus) have been noted 
> in recent years.  A new gate is envisioned that would reopen the window into 
> the aquifer and help restore the ecology of the cave.
> So how can you help?
> We have already applied for and received a Landowner Incentive Program grant 
> but we need more to offset the greatly-discounted $13,000 price tag for the 
> construction project.  A lot of the design work and equipment is being 
> donated by Jim Kennedy through his business, but we will need additional 
> funds for steel and welding supplies. We also need to pay a welder.  Please 
> go to the Donate section on our website to pledge today.  For those who wish 
> to donate additional funds, we are giving you an opportunity to have your 
> name welded on steel.  For every $100 donation, we offer to put your full 
> name on a length of steel which will be incorporated into the gate.  Lesser 
> donations may entitle you to steel initials.
> And we will need many volunteers to need carry steel from the street to the 
> cave, lift bars into place, remove the old concrete platform, and clean up 
> the site after the work is complete.  We will keep you posted on our 
> construction schedule via e-mail and Facebook.
> If you wish to donate your time and labor, call Ron Ralph (512-280-0648) or 
> Jim Kennedy (512- 663-2287) and you will be added to the volunteer labor 
> sign-up sheet.  The Texas Blind Salamander (Eurycea rathbuni) will thank you.
> http://www.tcmacaves.org/financial/EzellGate.php
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Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

[Ron Ralph via Texascavers]

Yes Fritz, we will use Lydia, a caver welder but will probably need at least 
one other paid welder.  Also, some of the materials may not be completely 
covered by present donations.  My goal was to give cavers like you an 
opportunity to support the cause and I have succeeded.  You can mail a check to 
the TCMA:

Texas Cave Management Association
PO Box 7427
Austin, TX 78713

Just note in the memo section that it is for Ezell’s Cave new gate and write 
out your full name for us to weld onto steel.  Thanks a lot for your 
contribution and your support.

Ron Ralph, Preserve Manager

From: Fritz Holt via Texascavers 
Sent: Friday, January 9, 2015 1:04 PM
To: texascavers@texascavers.com 
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

Ron,
Put me down for a $100. donation as I hope to visit Ezell's Cave one day since 
it is in "my neighborhood". I prefer to pay by check so will need to know to 
whom payable and the address. Isn't there a caver welder who would volunteer 
his labor?
Fritz Holt
fritztcr@gmail.c
Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

[Julia Germany via Texascavers]

Hi Ron!

Questions base on:

 


We have already applied for and received a Landowner Incentive Program grant 
but we need more to offset the greatly-discounted $13,000 price tag for the 
construction project. 

 
How much did TCMA receive from the TPWD Landowner Incentive Program?

How much hard cash is still needed?

What is the value of the equipment and services that are being donated?

Knowing this information makes it easier to reach out to potential sponsors 
when you can tell them these things.  

I am thinking, as an example, to reach out to a company that could provide the 
steel.  Your awesome idea of having names/initials engraved into the steel 
could also be offered to the corporate donors. Their names could be on the 
steel, and on the kiosk.

Can't wait to see the Texas Blind Salamander doing the happy dance!

 

Julia G Germany
germa...@aol.com 

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Ron Ralph via Texascavers 
To: Texas Cavers 
Sent: Fri, Jan 9, 2015 10:45 am
Subject: [Texascavers] TCMA news


  
   

Cavers,   



Ezells Cave Preserve in San Marcos, owned by the Texas Cave Management 
Association, is in need of a new gate.  Many years ago the cave was permanently 
sealed and the small population of Myotis velifer bats was denied access, which 
cut off the nutrient supply for many rare and endangered denizens living in the 
lake below.  Later, the gate was removed and sporadic use by bats was noted by 
visitors.  Later still, a new gate and concrete platform were installed which 
did nothing to enhance bat populations to return, although a few tricolored 
bats (Perimyotis subflavus) have been noted in recent years.  A new gate is 
envisioned that would reopen the window into the aquifer and help restore the 
ecology of the cave.   

So how can you help?

We have already applied for and received a Landowner Incentive Program grant 
but we need more to offset the greatly-discounted $13,000 price tag for the 
construction project.  A lot of the design work and equipment is being donated 
by Jim Kennedy through his business, but we will need additional funds for 
steel and welding supplies. We also need to pay a welder.  Please go to the 
Donate section on our website to pledge today.  For those who wish to donate 
additional funds, we are giving you an opportunity to have your name welded on 
steel.  For every $100 donation, we offer to put your full name on a length of 
steel which will be incorporated into the gate.  Lesser donations may entitle 
you to steel initials.

And we will need many volunteers to need carry steel from the street to the 
cave, lift bars into place, remove the old concrete platform, and clean up the 
site after the work is complete.  We will keep you posted on our construction 
schedule via e-mail and Facebook.

If you wish to donate your time and labor, call Ron Ralph (512-280-0648) or Jim 
Kennedy (512- 663-2287) and you will be added to the volunteer labor sign-up 
sheet.  The Texas Blind Salamander (Eurycea rathbuni) will thank you.

http://www.tcmacaves.org/financial/EzellGate.php
  
 
 

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[Texascavers] TCMA News and Changes

[Allan Cobb]

Hi all,

I just wanted to announce that TCMA has had several changes in our Preserve 
and Property Managers.


I would like to thank our managers who are leaving.  Aimee Beveridge has 
been the Preserve Manager at Godwin Ranch for many years and has decided to 
step down.  Godwin Ranch is a preserve that is used mainly for research and 
biomonitoring due to it endangered species. Peter Sprouse has been the 
Property Manager for our management agreement with UT Lands. The main caves 
we manage on UT Lands are 09 Well and Amazing Maze.  Both Peter and Aimee 
have been managers for TCMA since 2004.  TCMA thanks them for all their 
years of hard work.


Matt Turner has is stepping down as Preserve Manager of Lost Oasis Cave.  He 
has not been in that position for long but he decided to take over 
management of a different preserve.  Matt will continue as manager of 
Whirlpool Cave.


I would also like to introduce and welcome their replacements.  Matt Turner 
will be taking over as Preserve Manager at Godwin Ranch.  David Ochel will 
be taking over as Property Manager for the UT Lands caves.  Ron Ralph is the 
new Preserve Manager for Lost Oasis Cave.  Welcome managers and thanks for 
taking over.


Each of our new Preserve Managers have big shoes to fill from their 
predecessors. If you are interested in helping on any of the preserves, feel 
free to contact the Preserve Managers.  I'm sure they would welcome any help 
offered. Also, don't forget to thank the outgoing Preserve Managers for 
their service.


Thanks,
Allan Cobb
TCMA President 



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[caverarch]

Kudos for their service to both the outgoing and the incoming.


Roger





-Original Message-
From: Allan Cobb 
To: texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Fri, Feb 18, 2011 11:28 am
Subject: [Texascavers] TCMA News and Changes


Hi all, 
 
I just wanted to announce that TCMA has had several changes in our Preserve and 
Property Managers. 
 
I would like to thank our managers who are leaving.  Aimee Beveridge has been 
the Preserve Manager at Godwin Ranch for many years and has decided to step 
down.  Godwin Ranch is a preserve that is used mainly for research and 
biomonitoring due to it endangered species. Peter Sprouse has been the Property 
Manager for our management agreement with UT Lands. The main caves we manage on 
UT Lands are 09 Well and Amazing Maze.  Both Peter and Aimee have been managers 
for TCMA since 2004.  TCMA thanks them for all their years of hard work. 
 
Matt Turner has is stepping down as Preserve Manager of Lost Oasis Cave.  He 
has not been in that position for long but he decided to take over management 
of a different preserve.  Matt will continue as manager of Whirlpool Cave. 
 
I would also like to introduce and welcome their replacements.  Matt Turner 
will be taking over as Preserve Manager at Godwin Ranch.  David Ochel will be 
taking over as Property Manager for the UT Lands caves.  Ron Ralph is the new 
Preserve Manager for Lost Oasis Cave.  Welcome managers and thanks for taking 
over. 
 
Each of our new Preserve Managers have big shoes to fill from their 
predecessors. If you are interested in helping on any of the preserves, feel 
free to contact the Preserve Managers.  I'm sure they would welcome any help 
offered. Also, don't forget to thank the outgoing Preserve Managers for their 
service. 
 
Thanks, 
Allan Cobb 
TCMA President  
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You don't want to miss this. Holiday cheers from TCMA! 'Tis the season for 
caving - and giving back. Give as you're able Please think about donating to 
the Texas Cave Management Association today - and whenever you can support us. 
We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so your donations are tax-deductible. We're saving 
caves for the future. Donate online Join us! Support our mission of protecting 
caves and karst resources by joining our conservation cause. Become a member 
today! Learn more and join now! Tribute to Lee Jay Graves We mourn the passing 
of Lee Jay, a TCMA board member passionate about caves and conservation. 
Memorials may be made in Lee Jay's name. Watch CaveTex for details of a Dec. 1 
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[Texascavers] TCMA news: Consider giving back - and more ...

[Jay Jorden]

You don't want to miss this.

Holiday cheers from TCMA!
'Tis the season for caving - and giving back.

Give as you're able

Please think about donating to the Texas Cave Management Association today
- and whenever you can support us. We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so your
donations are tax-deductible. We're saving caves for the future.

Donate online


Join us!

Support our mission of protecting caves and karst resources by joining our
conservation cause. Become a member today!

Learn more and join now!


Tribute to Lee Jay Graves

We mourn the passing of Lee Jay, a TCMA board member passionate about caves
and conservation. Memorials may be made in Lee Jay's name. Watch CaveTex
for details of a Dec. 1 celebration about his life.

Add memorials

TCMA | P.O. Box 7427, Austin, TX 78713 | https://tcmacaves.org

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[Texascavers] TCMA news: Consider GivingTuesday - or anytime (and more)

[Jay Jorden]

You don't want to miss this.

Holiday cheers from TCMA!
'Tis the season for caving - and giving back.

Give as you're able

Please think about donating to the Texas Cave Management Association today
- and whenever you can support us. We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so your
donations are tax-deductible. We're saving caves for the future.

Donate online


Join us!

Support our mission of protecting caves and karst resources by joining our
conservation cause. Become a member today!

Learn more and join now!


Tribute to Lee Jay Graves

We mourn the passing of Lee Jay, a TCMA board member passionate about caves
and conservation. Memorials may be made in Lee Jay's name. Watch CaveTex
for details of a Dec. 1 celebration about his life.

Add memorials

TCMA | P.O. Box 7427, Austin, TX 78713 | https://tcmacaves.org

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