Yesterday was the 7th Robber Baron Cave Open House held since we started doing
them in 2008. Even though there were a few brief showers, it was a record
setting event, shattering previous attendance and fundraising records! We had
569 visitors get a chance to explore the cave either through the
Saturday, November 11 is the date of the next Robber Baron Cave Open House and
TCMA need many volunteers to help make it a success! This is a major
fundraising event for TCMA, especially fundraising from outside the caving
community, and is a chance to raise public awareness about TCMA and
The Texas Speleological Survey would like to give a big thank you to outgoing
President Ron Ralph who has worked hard to lead the organization over the past
few years! We would also like to thank outgoing Editor Kevin Stafford for his
work on TSS publications, especially getting the recent high
The next Open House for Robber Baron Cave on scheduled for Saturday, April 9
and volunteers are needed! This is a big fundraiser for TCMA and we need help
for taking and selling photographs, registration, selling t-shirts, selling
concessions, distributing and collecting gear, and of course, a
Saturday, Aug 1 was the latest Deep Cave survey trip. With 19 cavers turning
out from around the state, we were able to put 6 survey teams in the cave.
Ellie Falgout led a team with Gary Donham and Wade McDaniel to finish off two
leads in the Crystal Water and Junction Room areas. Bennett Lee
The next Robber Baron Open House is coming up on Sat, Nov 1, 2014! This is a
great event for the public to visit and learn about a wild cave and also a
great fundraising opportunity for TCMA. Many volunteers are needed to make this
happen and we would love to have your help either in the cave
There are a few spots open still for next Saturday's Deep Cave survey trip. If
you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Joe Mitchell
210-859-2105
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