Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI

[Linda Starr]

John, et. al.,
 I am anti-war, but the Ukraine is suffering from war with Russia to
protect Ukraine freedom, some of which was taken in Crimea.  I am strongly
anti-Russia and V. Putin - a criminal agitator who spreads lies to make his
inhumane actions justified.  They are NOT justified.
 I would never (did not for Afghanistan or Vietnam) support troops or
weapons going to fight wars on foreign lands. Our support for Ukraine
should be food, shelter, water, refuge, mental health counseling,
supporting safe travel routes.  Our support for Ukraine cavers should be no
Russian caving or contribution to Russia's cave and karst research.

 These are more than interesting times.  They are critical times in
multiple ways - especially our climate.  Now we have people in our own
country--where many seek only to divide us--peopele who are cruel to others
spreading lies to justify their cruelty.  We need to spread Peace, more
than Hope, Love and Health whenever we can.  I am an old hippie, yes.  Make
love to Planet Earth (all of it, not just the caves), not war.  I worry
about the loss of species habitat all over the world as with border walls
that animals cannot follow their usual migration.

Linda

On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 7:37 AM John Cochran  wrote:

> Linda
>
> Are you suggesting that sometimes we have to send our young men to war to
> fight against men like Putin? or should we send our best wishes and
> military donations?
>
> In my adult life, this is the first time I have heard open discussion of
> nuclear war (I think it is saber rattling and very very unlikely)- that
> said, we are engaged in serious brinkmanship with Russia - and China is
> watching closely
>
> Interesting times these are
>
> John
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 20, 2022, at 11:25 PM, Linda Starr  wrote:
>
> 
> Right on, Stan. We cannot belittle the horrible Russian invasion of
> Ukraine people and their families and the land. We must stand strongly
> against Russians as long as they follow this cruel monster Putin.
> Linda Starr
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:40 PM 'Stan Allison' via Southwestern Cavers of
> the National Speleological Society  wrote:
>
>> Dear cavers,
>>
>> I was extremely disappointed in the milquetoast response of the UIS
>> leadership to the Russian invasion of Ukraine where innocent Ukrainian
>> civilians are being killed by Russians. I was even more disappointed after
>> reading the Ukrainian Speleological Society Association response to the UIS
>> Bureau Statement on the Situation in Ukraine. I'm attaching it to this
>> email or you can read it online here:
>>
>> http://speleoukraine.org/index.php/en/1162-pozitsiya-uis-shcho-do-rosijsko-ukrajinskoji-vijni-eng
>>
>> Even neutral Switzerland has taken a stand on this Russian invasion and
>> the war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine. Even as
>> passionate as I am about caves, I know that human life is worth more than a
>> temporary exclusion of UIS cooperation with Russian speleologists.
>>
>> When Alexander Klimchouk of Ukraine lived in Carlsbad for some time, we
>> were fortunate to spend time with him caving and hanging out on our porch
>> drinking beer and talking about caves and the political world that we live
>> in. I haven't seen Alexander for many years, but I still consider him a
>> good friend. It is my understanding that he is currently in Kiev. Rather
>> than fleeing the country he has chosen to stay and defend his country. I
>> wish him and his countrymen the best. If the worst happens to Alexander and
>> Ukraine, I hope that UIS leadership will do more than express it's "deep
>> dismay".
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Stan Allison
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: 'George Veni' via Southwestern Cavers of the National Speleological
>> Society 
>> To: New Mexico Cavers (swrcav...@googlegroups.com) <
>> swrcav...@googlegroups.com>; Texas Cavers (Texascavers@texascavers.com) <
>> texascavers@texascavers.com>
>> Sent: Fri, Mar 18, 2022 4:55 pm
>> Subject: [SWR CAVERS] Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI
>>
>> Dear Friends,
>>
>> Below is the list of the latest news from NCKRI and our friends. The
>> detailed information is in the attached file.
>>
>> *The International Year of Caves and Karst: Keeps Getting Better*
>>
>> *Various News:*
>>
>>- *UIS Bureau Statement on the Situation in Ukraine*
>>- *Message from the Ukrainian Speleological Association*
>>- *International Show Caves Association: Newest Newsletter*
>>- *New Book From La Venta*
>>- *Two Grants for White-Nose Syndrome*
>>
>>
>> *Job Opportunities*
>>
>>- *Job Opportunity: Assistant Cave Manager, Forestville/Mystery Cave
>>State Park, Minnesota, USA*
>>- *Job Opportunity: Archaeologist, Texas, USA*
>>
>>
>> *Student and Training Opportunities:*
>>
>>- *29th International Karstological School: Update*
>>
>>
>> *Conferences and Meetings*
>>
>>- *International Congress of Speleology: Registration Deadline Soon!*
>>

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI

[Linda Starr]

Right on, Stan. We cannot belittle the horrible Russian invasion of Ukraine
people and their families and the land. We must stand strongly against
Russians as long as they follow this cruel monster Putin.
Linda Starr


On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 9:40 PM 'Stan Allison' via Southwestern Cavers of
the National Speleological Society  wrote:

> Dear cavers,
>
> I was extremely disappointed in the milquetoast response of the UIS
> leadership to the Russian invasion of Ukraine where innocent Ukrainian
> civilians are being killed by Russians. I was even more disappointed after
> reading the Ukrainian Speleological Society Association response to the UIS
> Bureau Statement on the Situation in Ukraine. I'm attaching it to this
> email or you can read it online here:
>
> http://speleoukraine.org/index.php/en/1162-pozitsiya-uis-shcho-do-rosijsko-ukrajinskoji-vijni-eng
>
> Even neutral Switzerland has taken a stand on this Russian invasion and
> the war crimes being committed by Russia against Ukraine. Even as
> passionate as I am about caves, I know that human life is worth more than a
> temporary exclusion of UIS cooperation with Russian speleologists.
>
> When Alexander Klimchouk of Ukraine lived in Carlsbad for some time, we
> were fortunate to spend time with him caving and hanging out on our porch
> drinking beer and talking about caves and the political world that we live
> in. I haven't seen Alexander for many years, but I still consider him a
> good friend. It is my understanding that he is currently in Kiev. Rather
> than fleeing the country he has chosen to stay and defend his country. I
> wish him and his countrymen the best. If the worst happens to Alexander and
> Ukraine, I hope that UIS leadership will do more than express it's "deep
> dismay".
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Stan Allison
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: 'George Veni' via Southwestern Cavers of the National Speleological
> Society 
> To: New Mexico Cavers (swrcav...@googlegroups.com) <
> swrcav...@googlegroups.com>; Texas Cavers (Texascavers@texascavers.com) <
> texascavers@texascavers.com>
> Sent: Fri, Mar 18, 2022 4:55 pm
> Subject: [SWR CAVERS] Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> Below is the list of the latest news from NCKRI and our friends. The
> detailed information is in the attached file.
>
> *The International Year of Caves and Karst: Keeps Getting Better*
>
> *Various News:*
>
>- *UIS Bureau Statement on the Situation in Ukraine*
>- *Message from the Ukrainian Speleological Association*
>- *International Show Caves Association: Newest Newsletter*
>- *New Book From La Venta*
>- *Two Grants for White-Nose Syndrome*
>
>
> *Job Opportunities*
>
>- *Job Opportunity: Assistant Cave Manager, Forestville/Mystery Cave
>State Park, Minnesota, USA*
>- *Job Opportunity: Archaeologist, Texas, USA*
>
>
> *Student and Training Opportunities:*
>
>- *29th International Karstological School: Update*
>
>
> *Conferences and Meetings*
>
>- *International Congress of Speleology: Registration Deadline Soon!*
>- *2022 White-Nose Syndrome National Meeting: USA*
>- *List of Upcoming Cave and Karst Meetings*
>
>
> Please contact the people and organizations listed in the attached file
> for more information, and feel free to share this message with anyone who
> may be interested.
>
> If you know anyone who like to join this list, simply e-mail me and I’ll
> add you. If you have news you would like to share, please send it.
>
> George
>
> 
> George  Veni, PhD
> Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI)
> and
> President, International Union of Speleology (UIS)
>
> *NCKRI address (primary)*
> 400-1 Cascades Avenue
> 
>
>
> 
> Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 USA
> 
>
> 
> Office: +575
> 
> -887-5517
> Mobile: +210-863-5919
> Fax: +575-887-5523
> gv...@nckri.org
> www.nckri.org
>
> *UIS address*
> Titov trg 2
> 
>
> 
> Postojna
> 

Re: [Texascavers] [SWR CAVERS] Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI

[George Veni]

Jeff,

Thanks for the offer. It won’t just be a excellent conference but an incredible 
location. I know that several people are talking about staying longer, and we 
worked out a deal with the conference hotel to extend their discounted rates 
for a few days before and after the conference dates for those who want to stay 
in San Juan. I hope to see many friends there.

George


George  Veni, PhD
Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI)
and
President, International Union of Speleology (UIS)

NCKRI address (primary)
400-1 Cascades Avenue
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 USA
Office: +575-887-5517
Mobile: +210-863-5919
Fax: +575-887-5523
gv...@nckri.org
www.nckri.org

UIS address
Titov trg 2
Postojna, 6230 Slovenia
www.uis-speleo.org

From: jeff kruse 
Sent: Saturday, November 2, 2019 09:06
To: George Veni ; 'New Mexico Cavers 
(swrcav...@googlegroups.com)' ; 'Texas Cavers' 

Subject: Re: [SWR CAVERS] Cave and karst news and announcements from NCKRI

I lived in PR for over 6 years.  Hit me up for some info/contacts if you’re 
going.


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

On Friday, November 1, 2019, 11:51 PM, George Veni 
mailto:gv...@nckri.org>> wrote:
Dear Friends,



In two weeks the price of registration for the Sinkhole Conference goes up! 
Look below for the details on this great meeting and its fabulous location in 
Puerto Rico (or just go register now at 
www.sinkholeconference.com!). Don't forget 
to bring your family. They'll love the beaches, shopping, and more as you enjoy 
the meeting. And also don't forget that while folks call it "The Sinkhole 
Conference," is it about karst water, engineering, geophysics, and so much more.



Below is the other newest news from the cave and karst world:

Grant and Job Opportunities

  *  $100,000 White-Nose Syndrome Grant Challenge


Various News

  *  James Gage Karst Preserve Fund Raising
  *  KWI Karst Award Recipient for 2020 Announced



Conferences and Meetings

  *  The 16th Sinkhole Conference: Register Now! Prices Increase on the 15th!
  *  10th Spanish Congress of Speleology
  *  Karst Record Conference 9: Innsbruck, Austria
  *  European Geosciences Union Speleogenesis Session: Austria
  *  Karst Session at Geological Society of America Joint Section Meeting: Call 
for Abstracts
  *  International Year of Caves and Karst: Update
  *  List of Upcoming Cave and Karst Meetings

Please contact the people and organizations listed below for more information, 
and feel free to share this message with anyone who may be interested.

George


---

$100,000 White-Nose Syndrome Grant Challenge


Dear colleagues,


The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing a $100,000 challenge to combat 
white-nose syndrome (WNS), a lethal fungal disease that has killed millions of 
bats in North America and pushed some native bat species to the brink of 
extinction. Awards will be given to individuals or teams who identify 
innovative ways to permanently eradicate, weaken, or disarm the fungus.



You don't have to be a bat expert to enter the White-nose Syndrome Challenge. 
This opportunity is open to anyone with an innovative idea for tools or 
techniques that will lead to solutions to reduce the effects of the fungus 
without harming other beneficial species or the environment.



White-nose syndrome is caused by a fungus that sometimes looks like white fuzz 
on bats' faces and wings. The fungus thrives in cold, damp places and infects 
bats during hibernation. It disrupts bats' winter dormancy, causing them to 
expend too much energy stored in their fat and often resulting in dehydration 
and starvation before spring arrives.



Since 2007, white-nose syndrome has been confirmed in 33 states and seven 
Canadian provinces. At some affected sites, 90 to 100 percent of bats have 
disappeared, most succumbing to the disease.



There is no known cure for white-nose syndrome, but scientists worldwide are 
working together to study the disease and how it can be controlled.  Winning 
ideas from this challenge will be the focus of future collaborations with 
scientists, designers and engineers to bring solutions to life.



The deadline for individuals or teams to enter the Challenge is December 31, 
2019 by 11:59 p.m. ET.  For additional information regarding rules and 
eligibility, visit the White-nose Syndrome Challenge web 
page
 or www.challenge.gov.



The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold an informational briefing for 
anyone interested in entering the Challenge on Nov. 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET.  
Advance registration is required. For more information, please visit the 
White-nose Syndrome Challenge 
web-page