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Extra Tree Training?
by Imperial College Caving Club 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hey cavers! Kenneth and I (Perry) have discussed running extra tree training sessions because of the high attendance occurring at the moment. The plan would be two extra sessions, one at 12 tomorrow (3rd Nov) and again Thursday next week. These sessions would give priority to those on Y1 and ensure you guys are all confident with the basics (ascending, descending, rebelay, changeover, deviation). If you are interested in attending these sessions then please email me with which one/ones you want to attend and I will let you know wether or not it will go ahead. These sessions are not guaranteed to go ahead so don't just turn up unexpected, we will be allocating time out of our day specifically for anybody who is interested! Cheers, Perry Sent from my iPhone

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Caving: Sign up for Yorkshire 1 now!
by Imperial College Caving Club 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Hi all, You can now sign up for Yorkshire 1! to sign up *YOU HAVE TO EMAIL IC.CAVING(a)GMAIL.COM <IC.CAVING(a)GMAIL.COM> FIRST.** Then, *after I have confirmed your place you can buy the product in the online shop <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…>. The trip fee is £40. Best, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Caving day trip and Yorkshire trip!
by Imperial College Caving Club 23 Oct '16

23 Oct '16

Hi All, tldr; - Tell us whether you want to come on a day caving trip on *Saturday 19th Nov.* - email ic.caving(a)gmail.com - Email ic.caving(a)gmail.com *from 31st Oct.* for a place on the first Yorkshire trip. There is a lot of interest in the first Yorkshire trip already. We probably won't be able to take all of you who are interested in coming (there are only 9 spots per trip). We therefore want to know whether (regardless if you get a Yorkshire spot or not) any of you would be *interested in a day caving trip to the Mendip Hills*. Please email ic.caving(a)gmail.com if interested, *this will not confirm a place*. The day trip would be held on the *Saturday of the 19th of November *and will cost £20.00. The *first Yorkshire trip* (Y1) will be from the *11th - 13th November* and places will be available from the *31st of October*. In order to get a place - *PLEASE EMAIL ic.caving(a)gmail.com <ic.caving(a)gmail.com> TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE BEFORE BUYING A TICKET IN THE UNION SHOP.* Best, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Cavers go Bouldering
by Imperial College Caving Club 22 Oct '16

22 Oct '16

Hi all This Wednesday at 6pm the Caving club is headed to the Climbing Hangar ( http://theclimbinghangar.com/london/) to go bouldering. Everyone is welcome, and new members are actively encouraged to come along and try it out. Experienced cavers will be there to help you along :) FB link for the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/905412299603668/. If you aren't a member of the ICCC Facebook group you won't be able to see the event, so join the group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/) first. I won't be bouldering, but will meet up in the Wetherspoons in Fulham Broadway after for drinks. See you all then! Arun -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Caving: Extra Freshers Trip Spot
by Imperial College Caving Club 12 Oct '16

12 Oct '16

Hi all, Since one of the people on the trip is driving by themselves, there still *ONE ADDITIONAL SPOT FOR W1 (the first freshers trip)*. If you want to take this spot then please *email ic.caving at gmail.com <http://gmail.com>*. This spot will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Best, Ben *ICCC President.* -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Caving: One spot left for Wales 1! Plus other info
by Imperial College Caving Club 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

Hi all, For those who missed our previous emails, we have the following things going on: - Wales trip this weekend (1 spot left!). Next trip is 28th - 30th October, same place, same cave. No experience needed - *Pub tomorrow! at 7pm* in FiveSixEight - Tree training every Wednesday 12pm-5pm. Prince's Gardens - Social events coming soon! - Future trip dates to be found on our website <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/>. - Join our facebook group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/578983745563159/> for more updates! - email ic.caving(a)gmail.com for questions Be quick as there's only *one spot* left for our first freshers trip to Wales! There are 7 spaces left for Wales 2. Please buy membership and then the trip fee here <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> to confirm your place. *ALL TRIPS FOLLOWING WALES 2 WILL REQUIRE TREE TRAINING EXPERIENCE*. So please come to tree training - it's fun! Yours 'till the last cave, Ben *ICCC Pres.* -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Freshers Caving Trips
by Imperial College Caving Club 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Hi all, As a reminder our freshers trips are on these dates: Wales 1: 14th - 16th October Wales 2: 28th - 30th October To sign up please buy membership and the trip fee here <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> . If you have already signed up then you're good to go and we'll send you more information closer to the trip date. You don't need any prior experience to join and all equipment, food and accommodation is provided. We have limited amount of spare sleeping bags however, so it is advisable to bring your own. *Logistics* We will take the minibus at around 6:30 from Beit Quad on the Friday of the trip date. We will then drive to a caving hut in Wales - stopping at a supermarket - and go caving Saturday and Sunday. We will aim to be back on Sunday before midnight. *Future trips* SRT (rope skills) trips will take place after the two Wales trips. You need to have been to sufficient tree training sessions such that we feel you're capable enough to come on these trips. As a reminder, we hold these sessions every Wednesday at noon in Princes' Gardens. *FOR TRIP DATES PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE <http://Union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/>.* Best wishes, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Welcome to caving!
by Imperial College Caving Club 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

Hello new cavers, *tldr;* - Email ic.caving(a)gmail.com with questions - Slovenia expedition talk <https://www.facebook.com/events/842837695819494/> tomorrow 12pm, Union meeting room 4 (level 3) - Tree training in Princes' Gardens straight afterwards until 5pm - All trip dates on the website <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/>, freshers trips to Wales (no experience needed) are the first two trips (details TBA) - Come and see/chat with us at FiveSixEight every Tuesday from 7pm - Join our facebook group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/> It was great seeing all of you at fresher's fair today. Hopefully we managed to convince you to come caving with us. This introductory email will go over some of the basic information about the club. If you sign up for trips then I'll send more detailed info on what to expect closer to the time. *Slovenia summer expedition talk* We are holding a talk about our annual summer expedition to Slovenia. It will be held in the Union meeting room 3. ICCC is fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to play a major role in Slovenia's cave exploration history. Found out how *you *can get involved by signing up to this <https://www.facebook.com/events/842837695819494/> facebook event. See facebook event for directions. *Tree Training* We will also be starting our weekly tree training sessions on tomorrow at 1pm after the talk and every Wednesday after at 12. It will take place in Princes Gardens, just look for people tangled in ropes in the trees. The sessions will teach you how to use all the necessary caving equipment to go on our later trips so it is not necessary for our fresher's trips. Come along, there's no obligation to join the club or even go on a trip, just have fun climbing and abseiling in trees. *Pub social meetings* As usual we will be meeting at the FiveSixEight bar from 7pm each Tuesday starting today, its a perfect chance to find out more about caving, our club, or sign up for trips. We normally have a red caving helmet with us so you can find us. *Trips* Trips are every two weeks and the two 'Fresher's' trips cost just £11 for new members. That includes all food, transport, equipment and accommodation. It's probably cheaper to go caving than stay at home. To come on trips you have to buy membership <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> . Our upcoming trips this term are all listed on the website <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/>. To sign up just email ic.caving(a)gmail.com or find us at tree training or a pub meet. I'll email you with more details once I confirm you are on the trip. *Facebook group* We make lots of announcements on our facebook group. Please join <https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/>. Our email address is ic.caving(a)gmail.com, feel free to contact us. See you soon, Ben *ICCC President.* -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Annual General Meeting - 8th March, 7 pm
by Imperial College Caving Club 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

There's something in the wind. You can hear it if you listen. The committee are restless - they huddle in groups, eyeing up the freshers. But what do they want? Well, it's the same thing we all want. Peace, a chance to rest, to lay down their immense burdens and to pass on the challenge to the next generation. It can only mean on thing - the Annual General Meeting. *'T'is the most wonderful time of the year' -* Rhys, as he wrote the same email twenty four months ago. The next Annual General Meeting will take place on* Tuesday 8th March* in six weeks time. It will be held at the *Union Bar*, starting at *7pm*. At the AGM we will present reports on the activities of the club, followed by elections for the new committee and the presentation of awards. __________________________________ Lets kick off with the more tedious aspect: *the reports. *The president and treasurer will boast of their achievements whilst carefully glossing over their failures. They will give you a well rounded view of what was done in the previous year, what the aims are for the next. __________________________________ Now the *elections*… as per our constitution they are definitely by single transferable vote. All full members of the club are eligible to vote. Although they are not mandatory to attend, attendance is strongly recommended if you are a club member. Voting is fun! Also, you can run for any position on the committee, nominations are open as of now. *Major and obvious Caveat: *you can't run for a position if you're not going to be studying at Imperial for the whole of next year. Positions run from August 1st to July 31st - the overlap with Slovenia is coincidentally and carefully planned. Traditionally the retiring president must hide underground for the night whilst the new president stalks the surface, lusting for blood. So you're going to stay at Imperial next year then you should definitely run for a position. Below are the descriptions - contact the person in brackets for more information. *President (Jack):* The roles of the president depends a great deal on the committee, and how good the president is at delegating. At the end of the day, the president makes most of the decisions by the time honoured tradition of arbitrary totalitarianism. 1. 6.4 The President shall organise trips; setting the dates, booking the minibuses, deciding which caves to do.. 6.5 The President shall be responsible for communicating upcoming trips to members and keeping track of the trip participants.. 6.6 The President shall be responsible for arranging drivers to come on trips and ensuring that people capable of driving union buses take the tests so they can do so.. 6.7 The President shall be responsible for deciding what new equipment needs to be purchased each year.. 6.8 The President shall be responsible for representing the club to our management group and the union in general.. *Treasurer (Ben):* Embezzle all the money to spend on salmon, or other such fripperies. Or this version if you prefer: 1. 6.9 The Junior Treasurer shall be responsible for day to day finances.. 6.10 The Junior Treasurer shall ensure that people pay for trips and any other services or goods they purchase from the club.. 6.11 The Junior Treasurer shall be responsible for budgeting each year.. *Secretary (James)* Apply for permits (a new idea we're trialing this year), book huts, reserve rooms at the Union - email makes it easy, so if you're on top of your inbox, you'll find this easy. 1. 6.12 The Secretary shall acquire hut bookings and cave permits as requested by the president.. 2. 6.13 The Secretary shall be responsible for organising Harlington and other grant applications for the club.. 3. 6.14 The Secretary shall represent us to the Council of Higher Education Caving Clubs, the British Caving Association and any other caving organisations outside the union.. 6.15 The Secretary shall be responsible for the upkeep of the club website.. *Tackle Meister (Peter):* Stores comprises of 20% gear and 80% mud. Are you brave enough to swing that ratio (in either direction)? Equipment is important - anticipating the needs of the club and purchasing appropriately is vital to the running of the club. You'll work closely with the president and treasurer. 1. 6.16 The Tackle Master shall ensure equipment is stored and maintaned correctly. 2. 6.17 The Tackle Master shall ensure equipment is safe to use. 3. 6.18 The Tackle Master shall perform yearly inventory of caving stores. *Medical Officer (Pavel)* Hmm… lets leave this one to the official description: 1. 6.19 The Medical Officer shall be responsible for purchasing new medicines and first aid equipment. 2. 6.20 The Medical Officer shall maintain first aid kits. *Health and safety (VACANT)* 6.19 The Health and Safety Officer shall ensure that new members are sufficiently proficient at caving to practise the sport safely. 6.20 The Health and Safety Officer shall ensure that reckless and dangerous behaviour is brought to the attention ofthe president. *Tours Secretary (Cecilia)* Rhys made this role up two years ago because he was terrified of relinquishing power. He set a powerful precedent, organising a massively overfunded three week expedition to the other side of the world. Cecilia followed up this year by organising two excellent tours (one was provably excellent, the other has yet to be tested) and going on neither. It seems the only requirement for the role is a unique approach to fulfilling it. The next Annual General Meeting will take place on* Tuesday 8th March* in six weeks time. It will be held at the *Union Bar*, starting at *7pm*. __________________________________ *Awards:* The club will choose the most worthy of the two following awards. Look carefully. It could be you or your neighbour. If so, don't hesitate, nominate them! *For Evans Sake: Creative Use of Bodily Fluids* Named in honour of the two brothers who dragged ICCC kicking & screaming up to its current international exploration glory, while retaining an ever present connection with their bodily needs. Awarded for most creative use of a bodily fluid. The award consists of 'Bob the Turd', a large coprolite (fossilised crap) found by Goaty in the Moroccon High-Atlas and dating from the Jurassic era, most likely produced by a Shark. *Herman Herz: Lucky Escape while Caving* Named after a mohican-wearing old-lag who stopped caving the day his nine lives were used up. Awarded for lucky escapes while caving - *As flies to wanton boys are we to the caving gods.* (Gloucester, as he prepares to jump off a cliff without his descender rigged properly). __________________________________ I will stand as *Returning Officer* this year: my contact details are the following jack.d.hare(a)gmail.com 07454 018498 for any queries you may have. Put it in your diary: The next Annual General Meeting will take place on* Tuesday 8th March* in six weeks time. It will be held at the *Union Bar*, starting at *7pm*. Yours till the terminal RON speech, Jack -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Mendip 1, 22nd-24th January
by Imperial College Caving Club 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Hey all, We will be going to the Mendip, near Bristol, for the first trip of this term. There is a classic trip planned for Swildon's hole on Saturday, featuring ladders, crawls, ducks and sumps! On Sunday we'll go for a shorter trip before returning to London. We'll be staying at the Wessex Caving Club <http://wessex-cave-club.org/wiki/doku.php?id=start>. Please reply to this email if you would like to go on the trip. Once we have decided who is coming on the trip, we'll email those people a link to the union shop where they can pay the trip fee. Also, we will not be using this announce list for any other trips this term. Please join the facebook group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/> for further updates. Cheers, Jack -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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