Don Arburn said:
Kicking around another idea for the dispensation of TSA Landfund monies...
Recently I spoke with Gustavo Vela-Turcott of Mexico, he was a member of a
recent trip to Krubera. The only North American to go. He wants to go back, but
needs sponsors. While not a TSA member per se, perhaps he could be an honorary
member and get some financial help for his trip with the TSA as a sponsor.
I think that would be a totally inappropriate use of land fund money.
While it would be nice for TSA to sponsor cavers in need, this particular pot
of money has a specific intention, and that ain't it. It is meant to go toward
something with lasting value for Texas cavers. Sponsoring someone for an
expedition will be quickly forgotten and there will be no long-term gain toward
securing access or protecting caves in Texas. My two cents.
Mark Minton
