JRG Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 29, 2009
By Chuck Waller, Secretary/Treasurer

The March meeting of the James River Grotto was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Vinny's Italian Restaurant on Fort Ave. in Lynchburg, VA.

Board Meeting:

The board meeting began at 6:30 PM. Board members present were Paul Stern, Melanie Stern, Mike Frazier, Harry Sowers, Larry Sowers and Chuck Waller. There was no board member business to discuss.

General Meeting:

The general meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Members Jim Tennant, Howard Bussard, George Wortley, Ash Coleman, Greg Cable and Jonathon Strong were present. Visitors were Lee Hogge and Kyle Mullen.

Trip Reports: Various members gave activity reports on the Spring VAR, Mammoth Cave Restoration Camp and the Texas NSS Convention.

Previous Meeting Minutes Update: None

Finance Report: The grotto current checking balance is $2,841.33.

Committee Reports:

Conservation/Education: Harry Sowers reported on the Texas NSS Convention and presented a cave survey project of Dry Cave. Safety & Techniques: The vertical training clinic is still in the planning stages for Apple Orchard Falls.

Trips and Events:

There is an upcoming grotto cave trip to Crossroads Cave. Watch the website and emails for more details. Spring VAR 2010 will be May 21-23 at the WV Fairgrounds. Also, the 2012 NSS National Convention will be at the Fairgrounds.

General Discussion:

Harry Sowers presented a cave survey project of Dry Cave to the grotto. The project was voted on and passed by members.

Program:

No program.

Meeting Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.