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About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The VPI Cave Club is a nationally and internationally recognized student organization based at Virginia Tech. We\u2019re dedicated to education, conservation, and adventure underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded in the heart of Appalachia, we\u2019ve built a community of over 500 members (active and alumni) united by a shared passion for caves. With countless caves just a short drive from campus, we explore regularly through horizontal, vertical, sport, research, and surveying trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our mission is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Advance the science of speleology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Promote safe and respectful cave exploration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Encourage fellowship among students and alumni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Protect and conserve the karst environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you’re a beginner or experienced caver, there\u2019s something here for you. Come learn the ropes, get muddy, and discover the underground world with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MeetingS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In normal semesters, the VPI Cave Club meets on Friday evenings at 7:00pm in Smyth Hall 146<\/a><\/strong> on the Virginia Tech campus. The club meets when the university is in session, and normally does not have summer or winter meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We highly encourage prospective members to attend one of these meetings. There is no prerequisite for joining, or coming to a meeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OFficers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

President ; Matthew Centofanti ; president@vpicaveclub.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President ; Case Crawford ; vp@vpicaveclub.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer ; Malcolm Osborn ; treasurer@vpicaveclub.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretary ; Erin Hansbrough ; secretary@vpicaveclub.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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