Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

2015-01-09 Thread Julia Germany via Texascavers
Hi Ron! Questions base on: We have already applied for and received a Landowner Incentive Program grant but we need more to offset the greatly-discounted $13,000 price tag for the construction project. How much did TCMA receive from the TPWD Landowner Incentive Program? How much hard

Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

2015-01-09 Thread trogdog
I recently got a job at a steel yard so I can help prep the metal to be welded. Also, Lydia is a welder. When do you need the donations by? Ryan Monjaras Semper Exploro Maverick grotto Cowtown grotto DFW grotto UT grotto Bexar grotto Greater Houston Grotto TSA TCMA Sent from my HTC EVO 3D

Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

2015-01-09 Thread Fritz Holt via Texascavers
Ron, Put me down for a $100. donation as I hope to visit Ezell's Cave one day since it is in my neighborhood. I prefer to pay by check so will need to know to whom payable and the address. Isn't there a caver welder who would volunteer his labor? Fritz Holt fritztcr@gmail.c Sent from my iPhone

[Texascavers] TCMA news

2015-01-09 Thread Ron Ralph via Texascavers
Cavers, Ezells Cave Preserve in San Marcos, owned by the Texas Cave Management Association, is in need of a new gate. Many years ago the cave was permanently sealed and the small population of Myotis velifer bats was denied access, which cut off the nutrient supply for many rare and

[Texascavers] Upcoming Internship at Government Canyon SNA.

2015-01-09 Thread George Veni via Texascavers
Passing this on for GCSNA... George Veni -- Good morning, Please inform current students of an upcoming paid internship at Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio. Although the student will experience all aspects of natural area/park operations, a focus

Re: [Texascavers] TCMA news

2015-01-09 Thread Ron Ralph via Texascavers
Yes Fritz, we will use Lydia, a caver welder but will probably need at least one other paid welder. Also, some of the materials may not be completely covered by present donations. My goal was to give cavers like you an opportunity to support the cause and I have succeeded. You can mail a