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Thanks and see you all there.

The NCRC and Oregon Caves National Monument are hosting an Orientation to Cave Rescue seminar at ORCA on June 6 & 7. If you believe your membership might be interested in the event, would you please forward this message?

More information can be found at

http://www.caves.org/commission/ncrc/national/OCRs/Orientation%20to%20Cave%2
0Rescue,%20ORCA,%202012.pdf

Hi All,

Please join us, Tuesday April 24, at 7:30 pm at our usual spot in the Menlo Park USGS campus for our monthly members meeting. For those who need directions, you can find detailed instructions at: www.caves.org/grotto/sfbc/information.html#where

As usual, for the pre-meeting dinner you can find some Grotto members at Jeffrey’s Hamburgers (888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park): http://tinyurl.com/2syjef

For the post-meeting socializing, we will swarm the Oasis (241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park): http://tinyurl.com/ydppbd9

Bruce Rogers and Beej Jorgensen will conduct a lively presentation on cave mapping and survey that may include some audience participation. This presentation will serve as an introduction and go hand in hand with the upcoming cave mapping and survey trip over the coming weekend on April 28 at the Pinnacles National Monument.

A special request Peri Frantz, the chair of the upcoming BOG (Board of Governors) meeting in 2013, “If possible, can members interested in volunteering their time and home to accommodate hosting individuals for the BOG meeting in 2013 please tell Peri at the meeting your home location, time availability, and number of people you can host.” – Thank You.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

Speleo-Ed is less than a month away now. Come learn about caves and have a blast with friends new and old. We have a great biology track and cave survey track this year, plus some trips to area caves. This event is going to be awesome.

We are just over a week away from the May 1st registration deadline. Register now to save a few bucks and make our job organizing the event easier. Early registration is especially important to those folks wanting food as we cannot promise you meals after that date.

Go to the Western Region website at http://www.caves.org/region/western/meeting.html to get the registration form and mail it in today!

Hi all,

Tuesday, April 10, we will hold the Grotto’s Executive Committee meeting, at the Fresh Taste Mandarin Kitchen, 2107 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. For directions, check http://tinyurl.com/yg38ujr.

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Looking forward to seeing you!

Speleo-Ed registration is now open. We have a great line up of programs, sessions, and events. This year is going to be a blast. Come join cavers from all over the western US as we learn more about caves. This is also a great opportunity to meet other cavers from all over. Come join us in Bend for a great time!

The deadline for registration is May 1st, after which the cost goes up. Please get your registration in ASAP. It really helps us plan and work out the meal service!

Check out the link below for the registration package which has a lot more info!

http://www.caves.org/region/western/meeting.html

Hi All,

Please join us, Tuesday March 27, at 7:30 pm at our usual spot in the Menlo Park USGS campus for our monthly members meeting. For those who need directions, you can find detailed instructions at: www.caves.org/grotto/sfbc/information.html#where

As usual, for the pre-meeting dinner you can find some Grotto members at Jeffrey’s Hamburgers (888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park): http://tinyurl.com/2syjef

For the post-meeting socializing, we will swarm the Oasis (241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park): http://tinyurl.com/ydppbd9

Alan Chern will give a short presentation on the recent changes during the first quarter in FY2012, namely the addition of mediawiki and will dive into tutorial on how to utilize this new feature as well as how to edit and add new pages.

Many thanks to Pam Bowman for her hard work in helping with getting the wiki set up.

A special request Peri Frantz, who wishes to chair the upcoming BOG (Board of Governors) meeting in 2013, “If you have any suggestions on possible locations on where to hold the meeting, please come with ideas to the meeting. The current scheduled dates are 3/13/2013 or 3/23/2013. The location should be large enough to hold an assembly with a horseshoe shaped desks and audience for roughly 50 people.”

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

Hi all,

Tuesday, March 13, we will hold the Grotto’s Executive Committee meeting, at the Fresh Taste Mandarin Kitchen, 2107 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. For directions, check http://tinyurl.com/yg38ujr.

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Looking forward to seeing you!

Hi All,

Please join us, Tuesday February 28, at 7:30 pm at our usual spot in the Menlo Park USGS campus for our monthly members meeting. For those who need directions, you can find detailed instructions at: www.caves.org/grotto/sfbc/information.html#where

As usual, for the pre-meeting dinner you can find some Grotto members at Jeffrey’s Hamburgers (888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park): http://tinyurl.com/2syjef

For the post-meeting socializing, we will swarm the Oasis (241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park): http://tinyurl.com/ydppbd9

Gilly Elor will give a presentation on her 2011 trip experience to TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia area) and her report on the TAG Fall Cave-In. Featured in this presentation is her account on descending Fantastic Pit (600′ drop) in Ellison’s Cave. Other notable caves include Howards Waterfall, Stephen’s Gap, and a few other wet multi-drop caves.

Personal Caving History: Current Diablo Grotto Newsletter Editor and has been caving since July 2010

Caving Interests: Currently she is interested in getting more involved in both international and domestic exploration.

The NCRC Weeklong 2012 Cave Rescue Seminar is taking place on 5/18/2012 5:00 PM CDT – 5/26/2012 1:00 PM CDT at
Location:
Camp Skyline
Mentone, Alabama 35984
United States.  

In addition to Levels 1, 2 & 3 this year we are offering 2 additional special classes.

 
Caving and Wilderness First Aid is an elective level that students can choose to take to increase their knowledge of the medical aspects of cave rescue. This level includes a two day Wilderness First Aid course, a half day Psychological First Aid course, and various other medical topics applicable to cave rescue. The rest of the week will be a review of level two rescue techniques with a heavy emphasis on the medical care of the patient during each evolution. You will be with the rest of the group for the walkthrough and the mock. You must have passed level 2 to be eligible for this course. If you have taken level 2 since 2000, you will renew your eligibility to take level 3. There is an additional registration fee for certification and the special text book.

  Team Operations and Field Exercises is a weeklong course of hands-on field experience through a variety of rescue scenarios in cave and cliff environments. Emphasizing the core skill set developed in Levels 1 & 2, this course provides cave rescuers an opportunity to acquire more practical problem-solving experience. Successful completion of NCRC Level 2 or 3 within the past four years is a prerequisite.

  We expect the available registrations to fill up quickly. To register click here:Click Here to Register for this Event 

  For more information, check out the NCRC website at: www.caves.org/commission/ncrc

 We look forward to hearing from you!  

 Thank you,   

 Jane Morgan, Registrar
104 W. Indiana Street, Apt A
LaFayette, GA 30728

Phone 770-315-2608

2012registrar@ncrc.info