Each grotto has (or should have) a newsletter. The projects are the result of individual initiative and followup, and could be done without the help of any organization. I am not aware of the TSA purchasing land/caves. I know the TCMA and TCC do, and I support both of those organizations. Honey Creek, CBSP: see projects above. TSS is a private corporation, as far as I know. Please correct me if I am mistaken. TCR is a stand-alone affair/organization/happening.
The Spring Convention is a worthy endeavor, certainly worthy of support, but not $20-30 per year from people who might not even be able to make it there. I don't see that the TSA actually "does a lot". You haven't yet convinced me. FWIW I am not a TSA member, I once was but chose not to renew several years ago. I would consider rejoining and becoming involved if I could convince myself that it served a purpose not covered either by individuals who choose to take on tasks for the loive of it, or by other caving organizations; and if I could feel that the dues justified the returns. It doesn't count but my vote would be to have an electronic newsletter available to those who don't want paper, and for a considerable break in the dues, as was mentioned in a previous post. -----Original Message----- From: Charles Goldsmith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 5:48 PM To: RD Milhollin Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ot_caving] RE: TexasCaver I'll chime in here, as a TSA member and what I see coming out of this organization. Aside from the obvious, the newsletter, the TSA also has several projects that are on-going. Land purchase, helping with Honey Creek, CBSP, TSS, TCR/Spring Convention and others. I'm sure that I didn't get nearly all of the things, but from what I've seen, the TSA does a lot and could do more with extra funding, saving cash on doing bulk mails. Charles On 1/16/08, RD Milhollin <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hmm, I can't seem to get this to post righ... let me try this message for > the third time: > > Fritz, for the sake of good natured argument, please enumerate said benefits > and the value you place on those. > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Give this to a friend: [email protected] To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
