Hello Cavers! This is the first call for speakers for the 2013 TSA Spring Convention! As many of you know, every year we have informational talks where cavers and scientist-types volunteer to speak on a number of cave related topics. In the past, we've had presentations on topics such as: archaeology, cave biology, diving, geology, hydrology, cave critters, survey trips and exploration, cave photography, restoration, safety, history, and caving techniques. However, don't feel limited...anything somewhat caving-related is fair game. The spring convention will be held on April 5-7 at Cave without a Name in Boerne, TX. Presentations will be held during the day on Saturday with a break for lunch. Presentations are typically 15-20 minutes in length plus a little time for audience questions, but there is plenty of flexibility in the schedule if you would like to give a shorter or longer presentation. The area is beautiful and the informational sessions will likely be held INSIDE the cave (neat-O!) so this is shaping up to be a fantastic convention. Make plans to attend and contact me if you have any questions or would like to be a presenter! (And if we have already spoken and I've confirmed with you, you are already on the schedule so we're good).
Hope to see you all there! Cavingly, Mallory Mayeux TSA Speaker Coordinator [email protected] 225-933-9885
