Georgia Speleological Survey
Annual Business Meeting
April 22, 2000
The 2000 annual GSS meeting was held at the Southeastern Cave Conservancy's Fricks Cave Preserve near LaFayette Georgia. These minutes, when accompanied by the corrections or additions approved by the GSS, constitute the official record of the meeting.
ATTENDEES:
Chair Jerry Wallace, Vice-Chair Brian Wiliamson, Treasurer Brent
Aulenbach, Secretary Kenneth Huffines, and about 30 members and
guests.
CALL TO ORDER:
Jerry Wallace called the meeting to order at 10:52 a.m.
MINUTES:
The minutes from the 1999 meeting were reviewed. Motion
to approve was passed unanimously.
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Treasurer
Treasurer Brent Aulenbach reported revenue of $1,832, expenses
of $1,501.84, and a balance of $611.33. The expense of the
Bulletin, GSS Printout, and postage are exceeding the $5.00 dues.
Editor
The editor would like input on what to do about photos in the
Bulletin. The current process does a poor job with photos. See
new business for further.
Archives
Carl Anderson reports caves 501-510 have been turned in.
Field Officer
Dan Barnick reported on the GSS ridgewalk on Pigeon Mountain from
Pettijohn's to Nash Waterfall. One lead was found.
OLD BUSINESS:
20 Best Caves of Georgia
Still in limbo. The Ellison's map is still needed.
Dye Tracing
See the Bulletin for a report on Brent Aulenbach's dye trace on
Fox Mountain
NEW BUSINESS:
File Narrative
Nancy Aulenbach discussed her idea for a narrative of the GSS
cave files.
GSS Print-out
Carl Anderson solicited ideal on what to include in the printout,
as the CD version can contain much more data than what's traditionally
printed. Conclusion: Printout- traditional data; CD - all data
1980's Bulletin Reprint
Holly Bunch reported on progress to date. Some missing maps
and photos are still needed.
GSS file duplication
Carl Anderson moved to reimburse Kenneth Huffines up to $500 for
expenses related to duplicating the files. Dan Barnick seconded.
Passed unanimously.
SCCi Donation
Brian Williamson moved do donate $100 to the SCCi' Fricks Cave
Preserve Fund. Nancy Aulenbach seconded. Passed unanimously
(Huffines abstains).
Dues Increase
An announced, dues barely cover expenses. Jeff Harris moved
to raise the dues to $8.00. James Stevens seconded. Vote:
Nays 1. Ayes rest. Motion passes.
Further discussion is held concerning how the GSS will pay for the various book projects in the works. Jeff Harris moved to increase the dues to $10, effective now. Those who have paid dues several years in advance will be grandfathered in. Holly Bunch seconded. Passed unanimously.
Elections
Chair: Jerry Wallace was elected by acclamation.
Vice-Chair: Tom Moltz was elected by acclamation.
Treasurer: Brent Aulenbach was elected by acclamation.
Secretary: Jeff Harris was elected by acclamation.
Future GSS Events
Ideas for future GSS ridgewalks:
Out past lost Canyon in Johnson's Crook - Dan Barnick
Check out sinkholes near Fricks Cave - E.T. Davis.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 12:39
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