January 12th, 2026

Meeting starts at 6:41. Acting President is Matthew Feibelman. Acting Secretary is Caitlin Stoops. Geary smells

Officer Elections: presided by Marvin Miller

Results:

Chairman: Matthew Feibelman

Vice Chairman of Programs: Amy Schoenenberger

Vice Chairman of Trips: Lauren Guzman

Secretary: Carolina Richardson

Treasurer: Caitlin Stoops

For purposes of the bank: The current account holders are Mark William Walker and Emily L. Thompson. Mark William Walker and Emily L. Thompson are being removed as account holders. Matthew Feibelman and Caitlin T. Stoops are being added as the current account holders.

Org Reports:

NSS: 2027 National Convention in Del Rio - request for volunteers to assist on media collection for guidebook. Photographers specifically requested.

TCMA: Election for new officers upcoming

TSS: Request for Software programmers for database updates

TSA: No updates

General

Jan 17th 9am George Veni and Alicia Luna at Hardberger Park (North Pavilion). Free tshirts, first aid kits, and bags!

Housing Development in Great Forest dumping wastewater into creek. Lennar homes having a public hearing to determine if they will move forward with construction. 0900 Jan 16th at 1901 S Alamo St.

Request for grotto loaner gear

Spring Convention April 17th Cave without a name

Officer Reports:

Treasurer

Saving $5400.44

Checking $652.84

Dividend Revenue $8.71

Chesters Hamburgers Credit $29.20

Social Media Manager

Bexar Grotto Instagram is Live!

Upcoming Trips

Feb 28th Ridgewalk at Bracken Property

Feb 7th Government Canyon Ridgewalk

Honey Creek Trips

Jan 17th Survey at Jaime Hole - 2 surveys, 1 requires vertical

February 7th, 14th, 21st at Robber Baron - Rescue Training (need victims and assistants)

31st Jan GHG Trip Lead Training at Robber Baron

Sunday 18th, 0930 Robber Baron

Presenter: Jay Banner, UT: Climate, Water, Science, and Society

New People:

Andrew - Natural Bridge Caverns former tour guide

Colton - Current Tour guide at Natural Bridge Caverns

Trip Reports:

Carolina: Hill Country State Natural Area

Mio: 1 week excursion in New Mexico

Joe: Deep Cave

Greg: DFW Grotto at Woot and Jaime Hole

Mio: Blowing Sink

Matthew: Ladder Sink

December 8th, 2025

Meeting starts at 6:30. Acting secretary is Leia Hill.

Org reports

NSS:

TCMA: Budget committee meeting;

TSS: N?A

TSA: