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Feb 10, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
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Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Feb 12, 2010
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Feb 14, 2010
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Colorado Bend State Park (TSA Project) – This long running project, a favorite of cavers from across the state. A great project for new cavers.
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Feb 20, 2010
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Feb 21, 2010
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Government Canyon Karst Survey Project – We will be surveying, digging, and ridgewalking. We will meet in the parking area of the Volunteer/Research Station as described below at 9:00 and head out about 9:30.
Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see a sign for Government Canyon State Natural Area. Turn right following the sign and drive 2 miles to the gate of GCSNA. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet at 9:00 AM each morning.
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Marvin Miller
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Feb 27, 2010
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Feb 28, 2010
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Orientation to Cave Rescue - Colorado Bend State Park – Orientation to Cave Rescue (OCR) consists of classroom and fieldwork in all phases of cave rescue including underground environment, vertical operations, extrication techniques, medical management, communications systems, and the organization and management of cave rescue operations. Participants typically include cavers, emergency service personnel, and emergency managers. OCR provides a solid foundation for the Level One course held at periodic regional seminars and annual NCRC national seminars.
The seminar provides approximately 16 hours of instruction over 2 days.
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Chris Jenkins
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Mar 10, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Mar 12, 2010
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Mar 14, 2010
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Colorado Bend State Park (TSA Project) – This long running project, a favorite of cavers from across the state. A great project for new cavers.
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Website
Map
Contact
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Mar 20, 2010
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Mar 21, 2010
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Government Canyon Karst Survey Project – We will be surveying, digging, and ridgewalking. We will meet in the parking area of the Volunteer/Research Station as described below at 9:00 and head out about 9:30.
Find the intersection of U.S. 16 and Loop 1604 in northwest Bexar County (clearly shown on any state highway map). Drive 2 miles north on U.S. 16 to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1560 (there is a Shell station on the corner). Follow 1560 for 3 miles till you see a sign for Government Canyon State Natural Area. Turn right following the sign and drive 2 miles to the gate of GCSNA. Enter at the gate and then take the first right. There is an unlocked gate that will need to be opened and then closed behind you. Continue to the Volunteer/Research Station, where we will meet at 9:00 AM each morning.
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Marvin Miller
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Mar 26, 2010
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Mar 28, 2010
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2010 TSA Spring Convention - TCC Headquarters, Cedar Park, TX – TSA Spring Convention 2010
TCC Headquarters, Cedar Park, TX
March 26-28th, 2010
TSA Spring convention is a great time for all of us to come together with family and friends to enjoy group meals, presentations, workshops, new works at the Map & Photo Salon, treasures at the TCMA auction, business meetings, and your favorite vendors.
You will notice that I have made a change in the date and the location of the convention and I believe it will all be for the best. I approached the Texas Cave Conservancy (TCC) and they would love to have the Texas Speleological Association (TSA) Spring Convention in Cedar Park, TX.
The TCC headquarters will be a great place for the 2010 TSA Spring Convention on March 26-28th and here are some great things that the new location adds:
An urban convention (seconds from Austin) where locals have the choice to go home to their fuzzy beds at night
Nearby meeting facility seats 100+ and is suitable for digital presentations
The option of having Saturday workshops on cave mapping, vertical, conservation, restoration, and cave photography (instructors permitting)
Maps and photos will be set up in the headquarters and a room will be available for everyones personal evening slideshows
Pets are allowed off leashes, at your own risk
Loads of nice camping
Caving available very nearby
A nice, cozy place to hang out during the evening
A party on Friday night hosted by the TCC
Convenient cooking facilities for our wonderful cooks
Diana Tomchick & Bill Steele have graciously agreed to host the program this year and are no doubt ready to wow us with another year of great talks on cave geology, biology, conservancy, and exploration. Please be thinking about interesting topics to present at the convention.
Stefan and the CCC (Caving Cooking Crew) are going to bless us again this year with a wonderful catered meal! We are all lucky to have the cooks.
Lyndon and the Greater Houston Grotto have agreed to be the registration team. Individual and family registration fees will be announced closer to the convention date.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact the TSA Vice-Chair at the e-mail address below.
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Apr 09, 2010
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Apr 11, 2010
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Colorado Bend State Park (TSA Project) – This long running project, a favorite of cavers from across the state. A great project for new cavers.
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Website
Map
Contact
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Apr 14, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
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Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Apr 24, 2010
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TSS Board of Directors Meeting - Pickle Research Center Austin – 10:30 AM at The Pickle Research Center. If you've never visited the TSS office, this is a good chance to get familiar with the library and data available to cavers.
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Jim Kennedy
Ron Ralph
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May 07, 2010
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May 09, 2010
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Colorado Bend State Park (TSA Project) – This long running project, a favorite of cavers from across the state. A great project for new cavers.
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Website
Map
Contact
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May 12, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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May 29, 2010
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May 31, 2010
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Cave Research Foundation Expeditions at Carlsbad Cavern National Park – Restoration Field Camp dates will be announced later.
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Website
Barbe Barker
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Jun 09, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Jun 17, 2010
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Jun 20, 2010
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59th Annual SERA Cave Carnival – The Sewanee Mountain Grotto is proud to host the 59th annual SERA Cave Carnival in Monteagle, TN, the heart of Grundy County from June 17-20, 2010.
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Maureen Handler
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Jul 14, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
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Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Aug 02, 2010
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Aug 06, 2010
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NSS Convention Essex Junction, VT – The cavers of VT (VCA) and the Northeast Regional Organization are ready to host the 2010 NSS Convention in Essex Junction, VT on the 2nd - 6th of August.
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Aug 11, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Sep 04, 2010
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Sep 06, 2010
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Cave Research Foundation Expeditions at Carlsbad Cavern National Park – Restoration Field Camp dates will be announced later.
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Website
Barbe Barker
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Sep 08, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Oct 13, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Nov 10, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Nov 25, 2010
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Nov 28, 2010
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Cave Research Foundation Expeditions at Carlsbad Cavern National Park – Restoration Field Camp dates will be announced later.
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Website
Barbe Barker
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Dec 08, 2010
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TSS Evening Work Session - TSS Office Pickle Research Center – The TSS (Texas Speleological Survey) will have an evening work session beginning at 5:00 PM until whenever. If you haven't been to the office, this is a good opportunity to check out the data stored in the TSS files.
Due to campus security concerns, please contact us in advance so we can get your name on the list.
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Website
Map
Ron Ralph
Jim Kennedy
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Jul 18, 2011
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Jul 22, 2011
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NSS Convention – in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
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Jun 25, 2012
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Jun 29, 2012
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NSS Convention – in Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia.
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