The Triangle Troglodytes elect officers each year during the January grotto meeting. Offices are held from January to January. There are no term limits. Our 2024 officers:

ChairTaylor Tibbs
Vice ChairStephan Francke
SecretaryMelanie Davis
TreasurerMike Broome
WebmasterNick Taylor

The Triangle Troglodytes elect officers each year during the January grotto meeting. Offices are held from January to January. There are no term limits. Only the votes of current members are counted.

ChairKen Walsh
Vice ChairStephan Francke
SecretaryEmily Graham
TreasurerMike Broome
WebmasterTaylor Tibbs

Grotto elections are held yearly at our January grotto meetings. Officers serve from January to January.

This year each office had exactly one nominee, so we voted to accept the slate as a whole. Our 2022 officers are:

Chair:“Zeke” Van Fossen
Vice-Chair:Louis Le
Secretary:Emily Graham
Treasurer:Mike Broome
Webmaster:Taylor Tibbs

Bats play an important part in our ecosystems and our daily lives. This time of year is a great time to spot them swooping around hunting bugs in the late evening. Bats help control insect populations, especially mosquitoes. Some bats may eat up to 1000 mosquitoes in just one hour. Come to the Big Bat Night virtual program to learn more about our flying mammal friends.

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May 27, 2021
Thu 7pm to 8pm
Location: 
Lake Crabtree County Park
Price: Free
Ages: 6 and up
Gender: Coed
Spaces: 27 openings remaining
Registration Dates: Standard registration opens: Jan 1, 2015
Last day for standard registration: May 26, 2021
Internet registration opens: Jan 1, 2015
Last day for Internet registration: May 26, 2021

Grotto elections are held yearly at our January grotto meeting, and there are some changes! We all know our officers, some are retuning and some are new officers this year! A HUGE thank you for everyone stepping up during COVID, and figuring out how to keep our grotto active and alive!

This information can be originally found in the January meeting minutes, but we wanted to give recognition to the new leadership!

2021 Officer Elections

Each office had exactly one nominee, so we voted to accept the slate as a whole. Our 2021 officers are:

Chair:“Zeke” Van Fossen
Vice-Chair:Taylor Tibbs
Secretary:Ken Walsh
Treasurer:Mike Broome
Webmaster:Elise Sanderson

Geary Schindel
PresidentNational Speleological Society

Folks,

As the coronavirus spreads through our communities, it is very important that we follow social distancing guidelines. As much as we may want to go caving or attend a grotto meeting, practicing self-restraint is important to minimize the spread of the virus. Remember that most caves have limited airflow and create close quarters. Cavers may be at heightened risk because of limited exchange of air and close contact with other cavers. Just riding together in a car for a few hours to your closest caving area creates a risk. However, ridge walking with house mates may be an acceptable undertaking. Getting out and getting fresh air and sunshine, where allowed, can be good for your health and your soul.

Be vigilant and careful. In the event of an accident (car or cave), response times and personnel may be very limited. Doctors and hospitals are being inundated with Covid-19 cases in many areas and may not be able to quickly or effectively treat you.

So, here are some recommendations:

  • I’m encouraging our NSS members to stand down from caving for a few months as we get control of this pandemic and can get back to a new normal quicker.
  • After your basic needs are met, use this time to draw your cave maps, write a grotto or NSS News article, work on your vertical gear, clean and organize your equipment (or house), watch many of the excellent webinars on the NSS website, prepare a talk on your favorite area or project, or write a paper. Remember that many of Isaac Newton’s greatest contributions to science were formulate while he was escaping the plague.
  • Sort your photographs, scan your slides, write a friend, reestablish old friendships, give blood, check on your fellow grotto members, recycle or re-purpose some of your old camping and caving equipment, practice your presentation skills.
  • Attend an online grotto meeting – offer to make a presentation. Just because we are social distancing doesn’t mean that you can’t reach out and socialize.
  • Fact check everything you see on the news and on the internet – especially social media and try and maintain a good attitude and sense of humor.

Don’t forget the NSS. The society can use your help in many areas. Volunteer, renew your membership, and donate.

I promise to give you all a hug when this is over.

Geary Schindel
President
National Speleological Society

The National Speleological Society 
6001 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL 35810

Following March’s cancelled meeting, and due to continued concerns about public health, the Triangle Troglodytes will not be meeting Tuesday April 28, 7:30pm for the monthly meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

We will continue to monitor COVID-19 via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and will post any updates concerning the TriTrogs.

Follow WHO and CDC GUIDELINES regarding COVID-19; including:

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough by flexing your elbow or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
  • Avoid handshaking or cheek-kissing as greetings – use the elbow or fist bump.

Until next time, get a Flu shot, and happy caving!

-TriTrog Officers



Due to concerns about public health, the Triangle Troglodytes will not be meeting Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 for the monthly meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

We will continue to monitor COVID-19 via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and will post any updates concerning the TriTrogs.

Follow WHO and CDC GUIDELINES regarding COVID-19; including:

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough by flexing your elbow or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
  • Avoid handshaking or cheek-kissing as greetings – use the elbow or fist bump.

Until next time, get a Flu shot, and happy caving!

-TriTrog Officers