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Call for Board Candidate Nominations
SCCi is the world's largest land conservancy solely dedicated to cave and karst conservation. The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight for the organization including stewardship of 31 cave preserves, responsible planning for future acquisitions and the management of over $2 million in assets. Currently, SCCi has a 5-year strategic plan which provides for the future growth and direction of the organization. You can read a summary of that plan by clicking here.
Each year a portion of the Board is selected by membership to three year terms. This year there are four positions up for vote.You can self nominate by sending an email with a position statement (in Word or PDF format) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before midnight July 12, 2017. Only members in good standing as of June 10, 2017 can run for a board seat.
The following should be reviewed before deciding to run for the a board seat.
Expectations of Board Members
- Must be willing to actively serve a full 3-year term, if elected.
- Must know and support SCCi’s mission and strategic plan.
- Must acknowledge the accountability, legal liabilities, and possibility of exposure to litigation while serving as a Director.
- Must acknowledge that as a Director they will be considered ambassadors for SCCi and will be viewed as such by everyone. Individual actions will reflect on the SCCi as a whole.
- Must recognize the cost, both in time & money, associated with board service. Examples may include telephone expense, property research, and travel to attend meetings and events.
- Must have email capability as much of SCCi business is conducted outside of scheduled meetings.
- Beneficial to have attended previous Board meeting(s) to see how SCCi conducts its business.
- Beneficial to possess knowledge, skill, and experience with financial matters for running a business. Being able to understand the nuances of the annual operating budget, the balance sheet, and the income statements prepared by the Treasurer is critical to the continued success of the SCCi.
- Beneficial to possess leadership experience obtained from either career venues or from serving in leadership roles in organizations outside of work.
- Should possess an overall understanding of conservation challenges associated with caves and karst properties.
- Support the SCCi financially according to your individual means.
- Realize that fundraising is a major activity of SCCi. Board members are expected to take an active role in fundraising and seeking donations.
Schedule of Elections (all days end at midnight Eastern time)
July 12, 2017 Nominations and Candidate Statements Due
July 19, 2017 Elections Open (A voting link will be emailed. If you do not have an email address on file or your email bounces, you will be mailed a notification postcard to the address on file).
August 19, 2017 Election Closes
August 26, 2017 Results Announced at Quarterly Board Meeting
If you have questions related to the election, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 423-771-9671 during regular business hours.
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The Daleo Entrance is now the only entrance to the Mammoth Cave system outside the national park owned by a conservation organization.
The preserve includes a number of caves, most notably the Daleo Entrance to the Roppel section of Mammoth Cave. The Daleo entrance is a significant portal into much of the cave system, and its acquisition is important in the overall goal of protecting the unique resources of the longest cave on earth.
“With this acquisition, SCCi continues its mission of protecting significant caves in the southeast United States,” said SCCi Board Chair, Brian Krebs. “Now, the Daleo Entrance to the Roppel section of Mammoth Cave will be protected forever and accessible for recreational caving and scientific exploration. It is with great pride we announce this purchase and look forward to working with the broader cave conservation community of Kentucky.”
SCCi would like to recognize the National Speleological Society (NSS) for its gift of $5,000 toward the purchase of the Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Preserve. The NSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, study, and protection of caves and their environments, and foster fellowship among cavers.
Those interested in supporting the Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Preserve acquisition and stewardship, can do so here: http://scci.org/daleo.
As part of National Park Week, SCCi held a formal announcement at the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor’s Center. The Cave Research Foundation (CRF) hosted a reception and meet & greet with SCCi following the announcement.
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After exploring the cave, please join us for hot food and a presentation by Dr. Robert Handford on local geology and cave formations!
To help our volunteers plan please RSVP here.
Date: February 4, 2017
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who: Open to current SCCi members and their guests.
Schedule of Events –
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Cave open for visitation, assuming summer gray bat colony has not yet returned. Note: SCCi Clean Caving Procedures will be strictly enforced! Frick’s is a stream cave, please dress accordingly.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Hot food will be available until supplies run out.
Don’t forget to RSVP so we can plan!
Location:
SCCi Fricks Cave Preserve
1536 Fricks Gap Road
Chickamauga, GA 30707
How to get there:
From the intersection of GA 136 and GA 193 (between LaFayette and Trenton, GA), go south on GA 193 2.1 miles to Harold Stephens Road. Turn right. Continue until you dead end into Frick's Gap Road. Turn left. Follow this road to the signs for the open house parking.
Questions:
Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call us at (423) 771-9671
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Below is our 2017 calendar so that you can save the date for many of your favorite SCCi events throughout 2017.
Feb 4 – Member's Appreciation Day at Fricks
Feb 25 – Board Meeting
March 11 – Preserve Managers Meetings
June 10 – Board Meeting and Annual Meeting
August 26 – Board Meeting
November 18 – Board Meeting
Feb 25 – Board Meeting
March 11 – Preserve Managers Meetings
June 10 – Board Meeting and Annual Meeting
August 26 – Board Meeting
November 18 – Board Meeting
Keep your eyes open here and through our social media outlets for more SCCi initiatives, goals, and updates. Without you, our supporters and volunteers, we couldn't move forward with our mission of conserving the caves of the Southeast.
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SCCi's first ever online auction is up and live! We have a lofty goal of $2500 and we KNOW we can do it! Our items are either hand-made or extremely unique and would make great gifts for the caver/art lover/nature lover on your Christmas or holiday gift list. Many thanks to everyone who contributed items; Bob Biddix, Glen Mills, Carolina Payne Shrewsbury, Mel Eady-Pumplin, Tim White, Bill Halliday, Jody Bailey, Kelly Smallwood, Jean Rush Huffines, Nathan Williams, and Eugenia Johnston.
You can bid on one of a kind items and more here: www.32auctions.com/scci2016
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Tickets, t-shirts, and posters are officially on sale for this event! Only 200 tickets will be sold, so be sure to purchase yours soon.
Purchase your tickets, t-shirts, and posters; and donate to the Stewardship Endowment Fund by clicking here.