Texas Speleological Survey

We appreciate your help...

TSS has awarded the "TSS Associate" certificate to the following for their exceptional contributions to the TSS.

Aaron Addison - 2 October 1998—12 October 2000

David Bogard - 12 October 1998—12 October 2000

Butch Fralia April 1996—April 1998 (see Current Directors)

Terry Holsinger - 4 April 1998—4 April 2000

Julie Jenkins - 4 April 1998—4 April 2000

Becky Jones - 12 October 1998—12 October 2000

Michelle Karle - 20 April 1997—20 April 1999

Jim Kennedy - 20 April 1997—20 April 1999 (see Current Officers)

Brian Vauter - 20 April 1997—20 April 1999

Katie Arens - 21 May 2006 - 21 May 2007

Cat Kennedy - 21 May 2006 - 21 May 2007

Roger Moore - 21 May 2006 - 21 May 2007

John Worsfold - 21 May 2006 - 21 May 2007

TSS Outstanding Service Award

A. Richard Smith

October, 1997.  The TSS recognized A. Richard Smith of Fort Worth for his many outstanding contributions to the TSS over the years. He was announced as the first recipient of the "TSS Outstanding Service Award" at the Texas Caver Reunion, and was awarded a limestone Texas plaque at a dinner in his honor in December, 1997.  A. Richard Smith is now deceased.

Ronald G . Fieseler

October 2001.  The TSS recognized Ronnie Fieseler for his contributions to the TSS.  He was one of the TSS editors during 1975, and has made a number of contributions to the TSS and Texas caving in general throughout the years.  The limestone Texas plaque was presented at the Texas Cavers Reunion.

William R. Elliott

October 2002.  The TSS recognized Bill Elliot for his many years of contributions to the TSS and Texas caving.  Before moving to Missouri, Bill was TSS editor.  In addition to being editor, Bill redrafted numerous maps and wrote many reports about the biology of Texas caves and karst.  The limestone Texas plaque was presented at the Texas Cavers Reunion.

Your caving and TSS…

TSS is an organization of cavers, volunteering their time and money for caving. But we can't do it all alone. TSS needs you to actively contribute your trip reports, maps, and copies of survey notes. Caving is one way of literally making it into the record books, but you need to record your data to be remembered and so others can enjoy, benefit, and learn from your efforts. The main TSS files are in Austin and are available for use by conservation-minded folks who indicate that they intend to contribute new information to the files. Please call or send information to TSS Office Manager Ron Ralph (address below).

Visitors are welcome to the office, but the office is not usually staffed. Be sure to call first so we can let you in. If you have any questions for TSS, either call the office or talk with any one our directors and officers.