BCCS: The organization

Abstract

The Butler Cave Conservation Society (BCCS) was created as a non-profit scientific, education, and conservation organization in November, 1968. In 1970 the BCCS was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose of the organization to own and manage caves as a conservation strategy, initially in Burnsville Cove, but not limited to the Cove. The organization is guided by a seven-member Board of Directors which includes the officers. Membership is by invitation. Lists of members, board members, and officers are provided. An addendum provides a description of the 50/40 celebration of the discovery of Butler Cave and the founding of the BCCS.