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2013 NSS Convention

Mid-Appalachian Region of
the National Speleological Society

The Mid-Appalachian Region (MAR) of the National Speleological Society (NSS) is a regional organization of the NSS consisting of various grottos and organized caving clubs within the general geographic area, or region, of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.

The MAR, an internal organization of the NSS, is dedicated to the principles of the NSS, to promote fellowship among its members, and to advance the science of speleology.

The Mid-Appalachian Region of the NSS was officially established on October 10, 1953 at Shippensburg State Teachers College, currently known as Shippensburg University, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

It sponsors two regional field meets (Spring and Fall), and hosts its annual business meeting in the month of February. The region publishes a newsletter, the "MAR Breakdown", which is published three times a year and occasionally publishes county bulletins on Pennsylvania caves.

MAR NEWS:
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING     The 2012 MAR annual business meeting will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Mt. Laurel Park, located on Piketown Road in W. Hanover Township, Dauphin County, near Linglestown, Pennsylvania. Please don't forget to bring a covered dish for the meal! For more information and directions, please see "Business Meetings".

2011 FALL MAR     Thank You goes to out the Bald Eagle Grotto who organized and hosted the recent Fall MAR at Woodward Cave in recognition of their grotto's 25th Anniversary. Fun was had by all!

2012 SPRING & FALL MAR     At this time, there are no events planned on the "books". The MAR is currently looking for grottos within the region to host the next Spring and Fall MAR in 2012. If interested please contact any of the officers on the MAR Board and/or present your intentions at the MAR Business Meeting in February.

2013 NSS CONVENTION     The NSS Convention is COMING to Pennsylvania! It has been 40 years since the 27th Annual NSS Convention was last held in State College, Pennsylvania in August 1970. The 2013 NSS Convention will be held in Shippensburg, PA on August 5-9, 2013. 2013 is also the 60th Anniversary of the MAR! Watch here for more information as it develops! If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact Russ Kennedy. Your help is greatly appreciated!