Thomas Lera (NSS 14821) member since 1973 and fellow of the NSS. Past International Secretary, Past Conservation Editor of the NSS Bulletin and Past Editor of the Underground Post – newsletter of the Speleophilatelic Section. At the 1977 NSS Convention award banquet, first individual to receive the NSS Conservation Award. Author of many articles published in the NSS News and guest editor of one issue of the NSS Bulletin. Member of various grottoes in Illinois, Texas and Virginia and member of the Speophilatelic Section and Conservation and Management Section.