Grotto (National Speleological Society)

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A grotto is an internal organization of the National Speleological Society (NSS). They are the lowest level of organization within the NSS. They generally function as the local NSS chapter/club.

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[edit] Organization

Grottos are required to meet certain organizational requirements as outlined by the National Speleological Society. These include [1]:

  • A constitution and bylaws that are submitted to, and approved by, the NSS.
  • A minimum of at least five members of the Society.
  • It is NSS policy that full membership in a grotto requires NSS membership. However, in practice, this is often not the case.

An annual report describing various aspects of the grotto is submitted to the NSS.

[edit] History

The New England Grotto was the first NSS grotto. It was chartered in 1941 with Clay Perry as president and Ned Anderson as vice-president.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.caves.org/nss-business/bog/app-d.html, Policy for Internal Organizations, National Speleological Society
  2. ^ Caving in America, National Speleological Society, Huntsville, AL. 1991. ISBN 0-9615093-7-6

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