| January 2026 Minutes | | Meeting was held on January 06, 2026 | | Minutes recorded by: |
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| Attending | - Lee Ann Dean (Host)
- Skinny Reynolds (Host)
- Darcy Phillips
- Ford Brehmer
- Tim Kohtz
- Tammy Tucker
- William Tucker
- Ryan Marshall
- Matt Brasher
- Gunnison Brasher
- Jenson Brasher
- Brian Alger
- Tim Chariton (Zoom)
- Yee-Bien Chuah (Zoom)
- Matthew Plett (Zoom)
| | Old Business | - Covered last month's minutes
- Dues collected.
- Dig updates for Ralph Canyon project- No change.
- Further updates on High Guads, Endless Cave training, Ft. Stanton Trip, and the CRF/NCKRI meeting in New Business.
| | New Business | - Lee Ann needs to get with Brian to discuss reimbursement for NSS memberships.
- A new date is needed for the trip leader training for Endless Cave. Ryan, Matt Brasher, William, Ford, and Tim Chariton expressed interest. February 21st or 28th proposed. Ryan to reach out and arrange final date.
- A High Guads trip with Jennifer Foote to train LAG members on restoration was proposed for April.
- Lee Ann has turned in paperwork for Ft. Stanton trip. There are also opportunities for individuals to join trips out there. Interested parties can contact Newt Peterson (LeeAnn has contact info).
- Mike Manser is opening slots for Formation Repair Project. The signup link is https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA8AB2CA2FFC34-58619137-cave#/. Further info can be found in an email LeeAnn forwarded to the group on 12/31.
- Lee Ann attended a meeting with Cave Research Foundation in Carlsbad in December. There was discussion on how to approach site managers and on what NCKRI needs in the coming year. Volunteer opportunities are available.
| | Trip Reports | - YESO trip- Ryan and Pierson did some ridge walking and found some new caves and several false leads. They also surveyed a gypsum cave called Toad Hop.
| | Upcoming Trips | - Crockett Cave in Carrizozo, tentative for March. Camping available in Valley of Fires Recreation.
- Blowing Crack dig delayed until later in the year, TBD.
- McKittrick Hill Trips TBD
- Project YESO trip scheduled for January 8th -9th.
- Dates for some of these will be set by Ryan and LeeAnn at a later time, watch GroupMe for updates.
| | Program | - Cave Trivia hosted by LeeAnn, with William assisting.
| | Next Meeting | - February 3, 2026
- 7:00 PM
- Brasher Residence
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