OVR FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
This is a FAQ for the OVR Mailing List.
Q. What is the OVR?
A. The OVR is an NSS "region" and stands for the Ohio (River) Valley
Region. Specifically Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
OVR is an internal organization of the NSS dedicated to the
principles of the NSS and to the understanding and preservation of caves in
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
Q. What is the NSS?
A. The NSS is the National Speleological Society. A local chapter of the NSS is
usually called a "grotto". Visit www.caves.org for more information.
Q. What is the OVR-CAVE listserv used for?
A. The purpose of the listserv is to facilitate email communication among cavers
about cave related happenings in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Post information
that is of general interest to the cavers in this area. Never use this as a
forum to attack another caver or to post rumors. Do use this list to communicate
happenings in your grotto.
Q. How do I send something to the OVR listserv?
A. Address your email to ovr@ontosystems.com
(see below). Keep in mind that everything you send to this address will be sent
to all on the list.
Q. Will I get information about specific cave locations?
A. No. It is not acceptable to post specific cave locations or directions to
caves. It is generally acceptable to give the county and state for a particular
cave. For example; Sloan's Valley Cave System in Pulaski, KY. Obvious, but
cautious, exceptions to this rule could be for cave clean up projects or for
cave rescue notification.
Q. Do I need to live in or cave in Kentucky, Indiana or Ohio to
be on the
list?
A. No. But, the information posted here should be of interest to the cavers in
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
Q. Do I have to send something to this list?
A. No. You can remain a subscriber and receive all the postings. You are not
obligated to send anything. Please pass along any relevant information to your
local grotto.
Q: How do I subscribe or unsubscribe to the list?
A. Send mail to ovr@ontosystems.com from the appropriate account. In the subject
of the message write:
SUBSCRIBE to Subscribe to a list
UNSUBSCRIBE to Unsubscribe to the list
Web pages with links to other caving organizations:
http://www.tuningoracle.com/ovr/
http://www.bluegrassgrotto.org/
Copyright © 1998; Jon Hagee
Updated 2006; Kevin Toepke