{"id":10,"date":"2025-02-21T04:02:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-01-17T01:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:17:31","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013.png 512w, https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/nearnormal.caves.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-image013-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Welcome to the Near Normal Grotto<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Near Normal Grotto is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, exploration and conservation of caves and cave life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our members come from all walks of life \u2013 landscapers, camp counselors, carpenters, geologists, mechanics, teachers, and students, to name a few. In other words, people like you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our interests may vary from exploration to conservation to photography, but we all share a passion for caving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest Events and Updates Please Join our Facebook Group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/nearnormalgrotto\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Normal Grotto meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm CT on Zoom. A link to our meeting can be found below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Zoom Meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/illinois.zoom.us\/j\/87673957583?pwd=ODl0WlBlNFQ3S1VTVThPcmM2eUFTQT09\">https:\/\/illinois.zoom.us\/j\/87673957583?pwd=ODl0WlBlNFQ3S1VTVThPcmM2eUFTQT09<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting ID: &nbsp;876 7395 7583<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passcode: NNG363<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dues are $15 for the first person and $5 for each additional household member.                                                                                                             Paypal or Venmo to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nearnormalgrotto@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nearnormalgrotto@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;PLEASE use the Friends and Family option so that we aren&#8217;t charged a service fee.&nbsp;Checks to Jeffery Gosnell c\/o Near Normal Grotto 17005 Timber Lane Carlinville, IL 62626<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a Full List and details on upcoming events please Join us on Facebook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd87=Grotto Organized Event\ud83d\udc65=Grotto Members Attending<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Officers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Board Members are elected annually. Canidates are generally nominated at our November meeting and Elections are held at the December meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Board Members:<\/strong><br>President-Joseph Medely <br>Vice President-Travis Chase<br>Secretary-Sarah Smith<br>Treasurer-Jeffery Gonsell<br>Member at large-Ben Grove<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Near Normal Grotto The Near Normal Grotto is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, exploration and conservation of caves and cave life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our members come from all walks of life \u2013 landscapers, camp counselors, carpenters, geologists, mechanics, teachers, and students, to name a few. 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