October 19,2013
Permian Basin Speleological Society member Kayde Hill wins Chuck Stuehm Award
at the Texas Cavers Reunion...
The Chuck Stuehm Award
-An Annual Grotto Award for Exceptional New Cavers
Have you ever heard of the Chuck Stuehm Award? It is an award for new and
exceptional cavers, and can be
awarded to one new caver in each grotto in Texas. The award is named after
Raymond Chuck Stuehm
(pronounced " Steam") who was a member of several Grottos in the San Antonio
area and was especially
good at guiding, working with, and encouraging new cavers. Chuck's memory is
honored every time a new,
exceptionally exuberant caver receives this award. Every grotto has the
opportunity to encourage new
cavers by selecting a new caver for this award every year.
Chuck Stuehm died an untimely death on January 31, 1980 at the age of 52. A
memorial issue of the Texas
Caver was a memorial issue for Chuck, outlining many of his accomplishments in
caving. At the same time
the Chuck Stuehm Award was established for to be given to an outstanding new
caver in each grotto each year at
Texas Cavers' Reunion (TCR), which was then called the Old Timers' Reunion.
The Chuck Stuehm Award Requirements:
The only requirement for the award is that the caver has been caving two years
or less and shows an unusual
enthusiasm and interest in caving, and all aspects of caving. Selection of the
recipient is by the grotto in whatever
way they choose. Often the officers will choose the recipient after consulting
some of the more active members
of the grotto, keeping the award a surprise until TCR. Often the grotto will
also honor the recipient at
the next grotto meeting after TCR.
The Chuck Stuehm Award Prize: The prize is one year's membership to the TSA
(Texas Speleological Association)
and a shiny certificate suitable for framing. If the winner is already a TSA
member they will receive one year's
extension of membership. The Chuck Stuehm Award winners were announced at TCR
on October 19th, 2011.
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