Somehow I ended up on the TSA format war committee along with George-Paul of the Houston Grotto. I'm not sure what our strategy will be. You should hear back from us at some point on this. There were a few ideas tossed around at the meeting last Saturday, so we have some stuff to chew on already.
Simon On 16 Jan 2008 17:40:22 -0000, <ot-digest-h...@texascavers.com> wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: mark.al...@l-3com.com > To: "Charles Goldsmith" <wo...@justfamily.org> > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:40:44 -0600 > Subject: RE: TexasCaver > > > > Thanks, Charles. > > Actually, I have received more compliments than complaints on the TC, so I > shouldn't bitch. > > The issue of electronic format versus paper has reared its head more times > than I can count and it is usually the more "chronologically-challenged" > curmudgeons that shoot it down. > > At this past TSA business meeting, it was decided that me and two other > volunteers would look in to a two-tiered membership program that would have > reduced fees for those getting the TC electronically. > > We just would have to make sure that with these reduced fees, the TC would > still pay for itself and that the TSA would remain viable. > > The other concern, mine included, would be that this file would be sent all > over the place, and even to cavers that weren't members. > > heck, if they can get it for free, why join the TSA? > > This is probably the main reason a lot of folks are against this. I know when > I was doing the DFWG newsletter, it was the reasoning against going > electronic. > > We'll have something by the spring convention and business meeting. > > The other hurdle, if the above was passed, is actually emailing the TC. Even > in compressed PDF format, the TC is quite huge. > > (I like a lot of pictures!). > > A boycott wouldn't be the answer, IMHO. Having a LOT of like-minded members > at the next meeting where we can vote this thru would be the best. > > So far, democracy is keeping this from going forward. > > Gotta love it! > > > Later, > > Mark > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Give this to a friend: ot-subscr...@texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: ot-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: ot-h...@texascavers.com
