Near
Normal Grotto
A
chapter of the
National Speleological Society
The
Near Normal Grotto is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study,
exploration and conservation of caves and cave life. Our members come from all walks of life – landscapers,
camp counselors, carpenters, geologists, mechanics, teachers, and students, to
name a few. In other words, people like you. Our interests may vary from exploration to
conservation to photography, but we all share a passion for caving. If this
interests you and you would like to know more, feel free to attend one of our
monthly meetings!
Where: WeÕve MOVED! We are now holding meetings at BroMennn Medical Center in
Normal, Illinois. There is
construction at present (Fall 2010) so getting to the main atrium may be
difficult. To get to our meeting,
go north on Main St. (a primary north/south street with interstate exits), then
east or right on Virginia Ave. Go two blocks on Virginia, then turn right or
south on Franklin. After turning right on Franklin pull right into parking deck
of BroMenn Medical Center. Building is back across Franklin on right. Go
through revolving doors and down escalator. At bottom of escalator, take a left
and follow the signs to the cafeteria.
At the back of the cafeteria is a hallway with conference rooms. The meeting will be in one of those
conference rooms.
When:
Normally,
the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are not a member of the
grotto, please
email to confirm date and
time.
$$: Heads UP! Dues are now
$15 for the 2011 year. Dues
can be sent to:
Near
Normal Grotto
P.O.
Box 813
Normal,
Illinois 61761-0813
Upcoming
Events: Start of the 2011 season
– members at the 2010 picnic
Click on picture below of two members getting some practice time to see
photos from the 2009 picnic:
A few
pictures by Ralph Sawyer of the Rumble Room and Moses Tomb
Are you
a grotto member and want to be informed on coming events, but not on the Yahoo
NNG group list?
Then
contact NNG
group list to be added.
The
Karst Conservancy of Illinois has been surveying Pautler Cave. For a hint of what Pautler looks like,
Check
out the Pautler Photos
Check
out the Karst Conservancy of
Illinois web site, and consider joining.
Illinois-Indiana
Information – Be aware that caves on Illinois and Indiana federal and
state property are closed due to White Nose Syndrome!
Heads
up! WNS has been verified in
Tennessee. Decon your cave
gear!!!!!
a.
Indiana
Cave Rescue Number - (812)
337-7050.
b.
Information on Equality Cave closure
c.
Did
you know that Illinois Caverns has changed their summer hours (and not for the
better) IC is closedÉ
Check out current information at: Illinois Caverns
Information
Our
Constitution and Bylaws
Some
past on-line newsletters July 2007 January, 2007
And now
a list of older newsletters! Check
them out HERE
If you
go on a cave trip, PLEASE let me know
so that I can add a short blurb in the newsletter!
Want to know more? Contact us!
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