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Mid-Appalachian Region of
the National Speleological Society
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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.
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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 AND UPCOMING EVENTS: - January 4, 2026
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MAR OFFICER ELECTIONS
The online nomination for the 2026 MAR Officer elections are here! Online nominations will remain open till Saturday, December 24, 2025 at which time nominations will close, Please take a few minutes and make any nomination(s) that you wish to suggest. Nominees must be NSS members and a Caver of the Region (member of a MAR Grotto or an independent caver residing in DE, MD, NJ, or PA). Once elected, the three officers determine their officer positions. Online Elections can be viewed "HERE"
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
The 2026 MAR annual business meeting will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Mt. Laurel Church of God (with optional Zoom call-in). The church is located at 1295 Piketown Road, intersection of Sleepy Hollow Road and the Appalachian Trail, and across the street from the West Hanover Fire Company in W. Hanover Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As in the past, please plan on bringing a covered dish for the "Pot-luck" meal. For more information and directions, please see "Business Meetings". Please note that there will be the usual PCC Meeting following the MAR Businss meeting. | |
2026 SPRING MAR
The Bald Eagle Grotto (BEG) will be hosting the 2026 Spring MAR. The event will be held on the weekend of May 8-10, 2026 at McClure Festival Grounds located in McClure, PA (Snyder County).
2026 FALL MAR
The MAR continues to look for a volunteer grotto within the region to host the Fall MAR in 2026. Without a host, no fieldmeet. A joint event with adjoining regions (i.e. NRO or VAR) is also welcomed! If interested please contact any of the officers on the MAR Board. and/or present your intentions at the MAR Business Meeting in February.
(Pssst.... Commander Cody Caving is celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026!)
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