Pennsylvania Cave Conservancy Meeting Minutes for May 15, 2005 This is a summary of the minutes of the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by President, Pat Minnick, at Rupert Cave on Sunday May 16, 2004 The following officers were present: President P. Minnick Vice President C. Catherman Secretary K. Bange Treasurer G. Bange Representation was as follows: Bald Eagle Grotto JD Lewis Baltimore Grotto Craig Hindman Bucks County Grotto Katherine Crispin-proxy Buffalo Valley Grotto Matt Neyhart Central New Jersey Grotto ---- Commander Cody Caving Club Mike Mostardi Franklin County Grotto Pat Minnick Greater Allentown Grotto Dean Snyder Huntingdon Co. Cave Hunters ---- Nittany Grotto Chris Catherman Philadelphia Grotto Amos Mincin Pennsylvania Inner-Earth Grotto ---- Pittsburgh Grotto ---- Seven Valleys Grotto Steve Shawver York Grotto Dale Ibberson There were other individuals present Secretary Report: The minutes from the February 2005 meeting were accepted as published in the Breakdown. Treasurer Report: George Bange reported a balance of $216.84 in the checking account and $4,929.20 in the savings account for a total of $5,146.04 Web Page: David Fricke, the web master, reported every thing is up and running. PCC is running low on T shirt inventory; this item will be taken off the PCC website. PCC appreciates Dave and his efforts on maintaining the PCC website. PCC Breakfast: Christopher and Christine Catherman coordinated the PCC breakfast at the spring MAR. They donated all the food items. They put on an excellent breakfast with lots of volunteer help. The breakfast made $400. There was a discussion about having the PCC breakfast at the fall MAR. The Cathermans will contact PIG, the hosts of the fall event, about having the breakfast at the MAR. The Cathermans will coordinate the event. Franklin County Grotto is hosting the spring 2006 MAR and want to have the PCC breakfast at the event. It was noted there are no written guidelines for putting on a PCC pancake breakfast. Christopher agreed to prepare guidelines for future use. Fund Raising T-Shirts: The PCC T shirt inventory is running low. There was discussion about a new T shirt design. The PCC 25th anniversary is in 2009. It was decided to plan for a new design for the 25th anniversary. People are encouraged to submit designs for the 25th anniversary T shirt. PCC Brochure: Anyone interested in brochures should contact George Bange. OLD BUSINESS: Project List: Baker Caverns: Franklin, County, PA - No change in status or access; the property remains for sale. Dragon Cave: Berks County, PA - Mike Mostardi tried to contact the landowner by email without success. Bucks County Grotto has also tried to contact the landowner. There was concern voiced that maybe these contacts are confusing the landowner. Mike Spencer will talk with Frank Eckert about the situation. As for the now the cave is CLOSED. J-4: Centre County, PA - status quo - CLOSED. Cheri Schock reported the police are fining people parking in the school’s parking lot during off hours. Red Church Cave: Berks County, PA - No change Merkle Cave: Berks County, PA - No change Cleversburg Cave: Franklin County, PA - It was reported the gate can be bypassed at the original sinkhole. Franklin County Grotto is discussing with the township an approach to shore up the area and gate. The kiosk is in need for being refurbished, too. Franklin County Grotto has sent out keys to the gate to grottos in the MAR. Any grotto still needing a key should contact FCG to obtain an application. Corker Hill and Frustration Pit: Franklin County, PA - Amos Mincin reported the survey of Corker Hill Cave is underway. Anyone interested in helping with the survey project should contact Amos. Survey trips are scheduled for the first Saturday of the month. Ken Jones has tried to contact the landowner in Minnesota without success. Schofer Cave: Berks County, PA - Mike Spencer in the process of getting Game Commission contact information. Christmas Cards: Anyone wishing to add a landowner to the Christmas card list should contact Karen Bange. Mike Mostardi will provide Karen with the current address for the landowner of Dreibilbis Cave. Mail: Dean Snyder repored the only mail activity was an order for PCC T shirts. The order came from an individual in Texas. Dale Ibberson acknowledged several recent caver deaths. Mike Spencer reported the survey of Northhampton County quarries by Bucks County Grotto will be completed by the end of 2006. Greater Allentown Grotto will have a display at Lost River Cavern’s 75th anniversary June 18th. Amos Mincin gave an update on the Ridley Creek State Park cave conservation presentation. The presentation is scheduled for November 6th. Anyone interested in helping put together a presentation, such as a power point slide show, should contact Amos. Grottos are welcome to come to the event and set up displays. All displays should be geared to cave conservation. Karen Bange gave an update on the National Public Radio interview done this spring. The interview was aired in early April and the PCC will be getting a CD of the interview. The interview also included a trip through Alexander Cavern with Bald Eagle Grotto. Joe Schock built a self explanatory box for the PCC 50/50 drawing. The drawing was held at the MAR and Ed Kehs, Jr. won $38. The box will be kept by the treasurer to use at future events. NEW BUSINESS: Craig Hindman made a motion to change the time of the PCC meeting at field events. The motion was seconded by Amos Mincin. A vote was taken with only 2 votes in favor of changing the meeting time. Mike Spencer made a motion to change the meeting time to 9:30 am at field meets. The motion was seconded by Karen Bange. A vote was taken and the motion passed. The PCC meetings at field events will now start at 9:30 am. Next meeting: The next meeting of the PCC will be on Sunday September 18, 2005 at the fall MAR field meet starting at 9:30 am. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 am Respectfully submitted, Karen Bange, Recording Secretary