| The NSS Board of Governors
(BOG) holds three meetings each year. This is where the business
of the Society gets done. One meeting is held at the summer
convention, and space is always provided. But the other two
are “hosted” by local grottos, or other regional internal organizations.
When submitting a bib you have the option of requesting either
the spring meeting (late February - mid-March) or the fall meeting
(late October - Mid November). And you can even set the date!
Why should you host a meeting
? There are several good reasons. Here is a chance to sound
off to the B I G folks how you really feel about an issue.
Here is a chance to brag and show your accomplishments as
they pertain to the local caving scene. Here is an opportunity
to see how the Society deals with issues, finances and even
other non-caving agencies.
Here are a couple of things to
consider.
- For people who live some distance
away and must travel commercially (train, bus, air), is
your location readily accessible for them?
- Do you have enough local help
to plan such details as meeting facilities; overnight hospitality
arrangements; visitor pick-up and drop-off at transportation
terminals; publicity; party and/or banquet arrangements;
additional meals, etc.
- Can you arrange for a meeting
facility that will hold fifty to 100 people? It will need
moveable chairs and tables. Theater seating may be used,
but frequently it is not the best choice.
- Would there be a good turnout
of local cavers (including neighboring grottos) from within
commuting distance of your location to participate and help
out?
- None of the above should call
for a financial outlay beyond the ability of local cavers
to underwrite. The visitors expect to pay a fair share for
meals, beverages, etc.
If you are seriously interested,
read the material below title “NSS BOG ARRANGEMENTS’. If there
are any additional questions, please contact me.
Mike Hood, Chairman
4668 Airway Rd
Riverside OH 45431-1368, (home) 937-252-2978
mhood@caves.org |
