Re: [Texascavers] NSS Headquarters Commission

[Rod Goke]

That's an interesting document comparing several alternatives for "the future location of the NSS Headquarters", but it doesn't mention the most obvious option of all, namely leaving the NSS Headquarters where it is. Perhaps this option is unrealistic for reasons that have been explained elsewhere, but if that is the case, the document comparing alternatives should at least summarize why the Headquarters has to move and, if appropriate, should reference any other documents explaining the necessity of this Headquarters move in more detail. Recently, there has been discussion about declining membership and limited financial resources of the NSS. If that's true, I would think that the NSS should be very careful about spending more than we can afford on a move that might be more expensive than necessary. I think that David's message on this subject made a valid point in that most NSS members and potential members will rarely, if ever, visit the NSS Headquarters. The country is simply too large for any one location to be practically accessible to more than a tiny fraction of American cavers. For most of us, contact with the NSS is limited to what we can do remotely by mail, by Internet, by attending conventions, etc. Consequently, for us, the primary value of the NSS Headquarters is its ability to support these remote services. Rod -----Original Message----- >From: R D Milhollin >Sent: Mar 17, 2011 12:48 PM >To: Texascavers List >Subject: [Texascavers] NSS Headquarters Commission > >Forwarded from the VAR list. Carol Tiderman is an NSS director. > >Hello Cavers, > >The "discussion" regarding the future location of the NSS Headquarters is >getting serious. I believe that the new Headquarters will not only enhance >the services to the membership but will facilitate public outreach and, >hopefully, public funding of our activities to preserve & conserve caves, karst & their contents. > >It's important that you let the Directors and NSS Executives know what you want. > >Please do not hesitate to contact them (and me) and let us know how you feel. We're coming up on the next BOG Meeting the first weekend in >April, in Albuquerque... and any specific comments you send will help with this contentious issue. > >b...@caves.org > >Locations the HQ Commission is looking at: > >Huntsville, Alabama >1. Cahaba Shrine Temple >2. University Office Park > >Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Area >3. Indian Cave >4. Cedar Hill >5. I-65 Interchange at Cave City Exit > >Bowling Green, Kentucky >6. Lost River Cave > >All the info you may (or may not) wish to know ... > >http://caves.org/commission/hq/files/Download/ReportToBOGApril2011.pdf > >Thanks >Carol Tiderman NSS 10604 OS, FE, RL > > > > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >Visit our website: http://texascavers.com >To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com >For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com