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Feb 10, 2010

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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Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Feb 12, 2010

Feb 14, 2010

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

Feb 21, 2010

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

 

Feb 27, 2010

Feb 28, 2010

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

 

Mar 10, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Mar 12, 2010

Mar 14, 2010

Colorado Bend State Park (TSA Project) – This long running project, a favorite of cavers from across the state. A great project for new cavers.

Website

Map

Contact

 

Mar 20, 2010

Mar 21, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Marvin Miller

 

Mar 26, 2010

Mar 28, 2010

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 everyone’s 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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Vice Chairman

 

Apr 09, 2010

Apr 11, 2010

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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Map

Contact

 

Apr 14, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Apr 24, 2010

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

 

May 07, 2010

May 09, 2010

Colorado Bend State Park (TSA Project) – This long running project, a favorite of cavers from across the state. A great project for new cavers.

Website

Map

Contact

 

May 12, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

May 29, 2010

May 31, 2010

Cave Research Foundation Expeditions at Carlsbad Cavern National Park – Restoration Field Camp dates will be announced later.

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Barbe Barker

 

Jun 09, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Jun 17, 2010

Jun 20, 2010

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

 

Jul 14, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Aug 02, 2010

Aug 06, 2010

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

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Sep 04, 2010

Sep 06, 2010

Cave Research Foundation Expeditions at Carlsbad Cavern National Park – Restoration Field Camp dates will be announced later.

Website

Barbe Barker

 

Sep 08, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Oct 13, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Nov 10, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Nov 25, 2010

Nov 28, 2010

Cave Research Foundation Expeditions at Carlsbad Cavern National Park – Restoration Field Camp dates will be announced later.

Website

Barbe Barker

 

Dec 08, 2010

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.

Website

Map

Ron Ralph

Jim Kennedy

 

Jul 18, 2011

Jul 22, 2011

NSS Convention – in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

 

Jun 25, 2012

Jun 29, 2012

NSS Convention – in Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia.