July 15, 2003
The July meeting of the BGG was brought to order by president Randy Paylor at 7:50 P.M. Twelve grotto members were present.
The grotto finally was able to get into Blowing Cave for a survey trip. Approximately 700 feet of passage was surveyed. Randy was also able to obtain a very good map from Charlie Gibbs. Blowing Cave is a cave with the potential to reach five miles or more of passage. Randy will post a message to the listserv when plans for the next survey trip have been finalized.
Membership cards were passed out at the grotto meeting to those present. Those not in attendance will have theirs mailed with the next edition of TKC.
For anyone interested in attending a rescue course, the NCRC will be conducting an introductory workshop for cave rescue at Mamouth Cave on July 19.
Nothing new to report on Crystal Cave but Warren Moore noted some activity near the site.
There is no news yet on our application to the Sara Corrie Fund.
John Cole and Randy Paylor are working on compiling a new, accurate membership list.
John Cole did not have a detailed treasurer's report available but noted that the grotto had a balance of $270.23 in the checking account. John said the we had three new members join the grotto.
John expressed concerns about the lack of revenue generation activities for the grotto. Currently, our only source of income is through membership dues. John asked that everyone start thinking about was to generate revenue for the grotto.
The Annual picnic will replace the August meeting on the 19th of next month and will be held at Jacobson Park in Lexington. The picnic will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the pavilion. The Grotto will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs and members can bring a covered dish.
John Cole wanted to remind everyone that this years conservation project for OVR will conclude on September 19-21 at Carcass Crypt Cave in Indiana. Camping will be available near the cave for those participating in the project. The cave is a 74' pit located near Mitchell, Indiana.
Roberta Burns spoke to the group about the new cave exhibit at the Lexington Children's Museum. She plans to construct and interactive exhibit and would like the input and assistance of the grotto.
Greater Cincinnati Grotto's Annual Karst-O-Rama will be held at the Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve July 18 - 20, 2003.
With no other topics to address, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
