In attendance

Michael McBride, Chair
Taylor Tibbs, Vice Chair
Elise Sanderson, Webmaster
Mike Broome, Treasurer
Emily Graham, Secretary

Old Business

• Officers unanimously agreed that the grotto will donate $200 to Cyclops Cave
• Elise updated the email addresses on the Contact Us page
• Emily has completed the NSS IO report (as of 2/25)

New Business

Program Ideas

We discussed program ideas for the year. Taylor has created a sign-up sheet at the following link. Those interested in giving presentations can select which month they prefer. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h1g41PL0sBIV4ZQcmayyqJVyiTsT1cNkw3aydze1cwM/edit?usp=sharing

Incentives

This year the grotto will be offering an incentive for participation. Prize tbd. Point system as follows:

• 1 pt for a written trip report
• 1 pt for participation in a survey trip
• 2 pts for leading a beginner trip
• 3 pts for giving a meeting presentation

Logo Contest

Stay tuned. Official announcement at the regular February meeting.

Annual Grotto Trip

This year’s annual family-friendly grotto trip will be August 15-16. Destination tbd.

Conservation Projects

In addition to the Hancock Cave trail construction, Michael McBride suggested a trip to the NSS Headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama to do whatever volunteer work is needed. Camping and caving are available onsite and very nearly onsite.