Rod, I think that is an excellent idea.
Geary From: Rod Goke [mailto:rod.g...@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:04 PM To: Geary Schindel; 'Rod Goke'; Fritz Holt; 'David'; Clint Ladd; Lyndon Tiu; Syd Formanek; Dorothy Mladenka; cavera...@aol.com; hose; Keith Goggin; Lisa Goggin; Sheryl Rieck; Charles Fromen; Texas Cavers Subject: RE: [Texascavers] RE: NSS caving related I really didn't think it would work to have the BOG meeting the same weekend as TCR, but if the meeting were scheduled one week away, such as the weekend following TCR, then some people might want to spend a week in the area, attending TCR and BOG on the two weekends and perhaps caving or otherwise vacationing in Texas during the week. If they happen to be in Austin Oct. 19 (the Wednesday following TCR), then they also might attend a UT Grotto meeting, including the traditional "meeting before the meeting" at Sao Paulo's Restaurant (where many Austin cavers like to eat supper together before each Grotto meeting), and the traditional "meeting after the meeting" at the Posse East (where Austin cavers go for beer, food, BS, socializing, etc. after each Grotto meeting). Rod -----Original Message----- >From: Geary Schindel >Sent: Jun 20, 2011 3:16 PM >To: 'Rod Goke' , Fritz Holt , 'David' , Clint Ladd , Lyndon Tiu , Syd Formanek >, Dorothy Mladenka , "cavera...@aol.com" , hose , Keith Goggin , Lisa Goggin , >Sheryl Rieck , Charles Fromen , Texas Cavers >Subject: RE: [Texascavers] RE: NSS caving related > >Folks, > >Generally, the BOG meetings are held on a weekend (Saturday). I think either >October or early November works for most folks. It is usually a full days >business so I don't think having the BOG the same day as TCR would work very >well. They need to have access to power, minimal dust and noise, and the need >to sometimes go into a closed session. There is commonly a party on Friday >night and maybe a cave trip on Sunday. However, many of the BOG folks are >traveling on Friday and Sunday so caving isn't a high priority. The BOG travel >is not supported by the NSS so anything you can do to help cut costs are >appreciated (like holding it in a larger town with good airport access). Many >of the BOG members like to stay with cavers to also cut costs. There is also >usually a dinner/party on Saturday after the board meeting. The Bexar grotto >has hosted one or two here in San Antonio and they are a lot of fun. > >It takes a minimal amount of effort to hold one. They have been held in >libraries, community rooms, churches, country clubs, and board rooms - >generally any room that can hold 50-100 folks. You may want to go to the NSS >web page, I think there are some guidelines on what is required. Generally, >there are, 17 board members, and couple of support folks, and a few dozen >spectators. > >I think Houston, Austin, or the Dallas/Ft Worth area would work very well - >then again, I heard rumors there was a legendary BOG meeting held in Buda some >years ago. > >Geary > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Rod Goke [mailto:rod.g...@earthlink.net] >Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 2:36 PM >To: Fritz Holt; 'David'; Clint Ladd; Lyndon Tiu; Syd Formanek; Dorothy >Mladenka; cavera...@aol.com; hose; Keith Goggin; Lisa Goggin; Sheryl Rieck; >Charles Fromen; Texas Cavers >Subject: Re: [Texascavers] RE: NSS caving related > >When during fall 2011 does the BOG meeting need to be scheduled? Notice that >TCR 2011 is scheduled Oct. 14--16 at a location slightly west of Austin. Would >it be practical to schedule the BOG meting close enough to that date so that >people from out of state could attend both events during the same trip if they >felt like spending more time here? > >Rod > >-----Original Message----- >>From: Fritz Holt >>Sent: Jun 20, 2011 11:24 AM >>To: 'David' , Clint Ladd , Lyndon Tiu , Syd Formanek , Dorothy Mladenka , >>"cavera...@aol.com" , hose , Keith Goggin , Lisa Goggin , Sheryl Rieck , >>Charles Fromen , Texas Cavers >>Subject: [Texascavers] RE: NSS caving related >> >>David and other interested parties, >> >>The Houston area has a host of opportunities for vacationers and tourists. >>However, if the Board of Governors are cavers, it would seem logical that the >>meeting be held in Austin which is much closer to some nice caves that may >>still be accessed. Some of the out of state visitors may want to visit a cave >>or two while in Texas. There are enough influential cavers in Austin that >>would probably volunteer to lead several trips. Where have you been, David? >>Has your computer been on the fritz? >> >>Fritz >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] >>Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:53 AM >>To: Clint Ladd; Lyndon Tiu; Fritz Holt; Syd Formanek; Dorothy Mladenka; >>cavera...@aol.com; hose; Keith Goggin; Lisa Goggin; David Locklear; Sheryl >>Rieck; Charles Fromen >>Subject: NSS caving related >> >>Dear caving friends, >> >>The National Speleological Society holds its annual Board of Governors >>meeting at different places each >>year. >> >>They are quickly searching for a place for the fall 2011 meeting. >> >>My good caving friend, RD Milhollin, of Dallas, is ramrodding the >>planning committee to get the meeting in Texas. >> >>He has possibly narrowed down to locations. >> >>1 ) Austin >> >>2 ) Northeast Houston ( near Intercontinental Airport ) >> >>I believe they a commitment from the host by the end of the NSS >>Convention which means in less than >>a month. >> >>I would be willing to volunteer to meet people at the airport and >>drive them to their hotels and the meeting place. >> >>I would be willing to search for a meeting room. >> >>But that is about all I think I can volunteer for. >> >> >>I have serious doubts that the rest of the cavers in Texas would want >>to drive to northeast Houston. But the people >>flying in from the rest of the country would find that location >>convenient. But the purpose of the NSS holding in places >>like Houston, is to encourage NSS participation from different regions. >> >>Lake Houston State Park is only 30 minutes northeast of the airport, >>and the NSS could probably afford to rent all >>the facilities there, and then the guest would not have to get a hotel. >> >>David Locklear >>NSS 27639 >> >>--------------------------------------------------------------------- >>Visit our website: http://texascavers.com >>To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com >>For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com >> > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >Visit our website: http://texascavers.com >To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com >For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com >
