Join, Renew, or Donate

SWR Membership

Although joining a member grotto is highly encouraged, joining a local grotto does not automatically make you a member of the region.

Membership TypeCostDescription
Regular Membership$15 per yearIncludes six issues of the Southwestern Cavers newsletter by mail.
Family Membership
(Living at the same address)
$2 per yearDoes not include the newsletter.

Voting primarily is done by members who attend quarterly regional meetings. Details on voting, quorum requirements, and so forth are found in the SWR Constitution.

Please note: by joining the SWR you will receive the Southwestern Cavers newsletter, but this does not automatically sign you up for the community email list, Facebook group, etc. You may join those separately at any time.

Required Membership Information

To join the SWR, provide following information for each prospective member along with payment:

  • Full name
  • Mailing address (for regular individuals)
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Primary grotto affiliation
  • NSS number, if applicable (NSS membership is strongly encouraged!)
  • Membership type (regular or family)

When renewing, please provide any of this information that has changed.

Payment Options

The Southwestern Region of the National Speleological Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible and will directly support the mission of the SWR to further the discovery, exploration, scientific study, and conservation of caves; and to promote safe techniques of cave exploration.

via Postal Mail

To join, renew, or donate via postal mail:

  • Make your check or money order payable to “Southwestern Region of the NSS“.
  • Mail payment and membership information to the SWR Treasurer:
Southwestern Region of the NSS
Ron Lipinski
12904 Manitoba Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111

via PayPal or Credit Card

To join, renew, or donate online with PayPal or Credit Card:

  • Click on the donate link below, and very important:
  • Include the member information listed above in the notes on the checkout page.