Every weekend hundreds of youth venture into caves and caverns seeking the excitement that we experience. Most go caving safely and with respect for the life and geology that we cherish and preserve. But there are some that don't. It's not because of arrogance as much as it is about ignorance. The youth that I have talked to understand and develop an appreciation for what lies beneath their feet. They want to become the type of caver that the NSS would be proud to call a member.
The NSS Youth Group Liaison Committee (http://www.caves.org/youth) is in need of longer arms to embrace these youth and their youth group leaders. We are in need of cavers who believe our youth are our best investment in our future.
The following positions need to be filled.
There is no Regional Coordinator for the Western Region which includes California, Oregon and Nevada. http://caves.org/youth/westernregion_rc.shtml
There is no Regional Coordinator for the Arizona Regional Association. http://caves.org/youth/ara_rc.shtml
There is no Regional Coordinator for the Northwest Caving Association which includes Idaho and Oregon. http://caves.org/youth/nca_rc.shtml
There is no Regional Coordinator for the Texas Speleological Association . http://caves.org/youth/nca_rc.shtml
If you are interested in filling one of these positions or would like to recommend someone, please contact me, Allen Maddox, at nssyouth@caves.org.