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In order to join the Central Indiana Grotto you are required to: Download application form. Submit to a grotto officer at one of the scheduled meetings. Pay regular dues.  You may pay your dues or make a donation to the CIG here.  The CIG dues are $15.00 per year, prorated to expire at the end of the December Meeting. Family membership is available to persons who live in the same household as a regular member. Family membership is $7.50 per year. Family members do not receive the CIG Newsletter.  New members who are not members of the National Speleological Society (NSS) are designated associate members. Associate members may not hold office in the grotto. Upon joining the NSS they automatically become regular members. Associate members are required to join the NSS within one year.  Members under the age of 17 are known as youth members. Youth members may neither vote nor hold office. Young members who have made significant contributions to the grotto or speleology may petition the Executive Committee to designate them as regular members in spite of their age.  All CIG members sign a release relieving their companions and the cave owners from liability concerns.  WARNING: ALL CAVING TRIPS...can be dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. By exploring this web site, you acknowledge that the information presented might be out of date or incorrect, and that this information can not identify every possible adventure risk for every possible situation. Know your limitations, your gear, and your adventure. Venturing underground is not without risks. The weather can change in an instant and there are many exposed places where a loss of footing can lead to a injury or death. Be prepared for your journey and be sure to check the current weather before heading to the caves. You agree not to hold the Central Indiana Grotto, The National Speleological Society, or the author(s) responsible for any damages, injuries, or death arising from any information on this Web site. Please research any trip and/or activity before attempting it. Do not substitute the information on this web site for experience, training, and recognizing your limitations! It is only adventure if you come back alive. Download the CIG membership application. Files in the .PDF format are viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer selecting this link will launch Acrobat Reader and enable you to view the file. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, download the most current version from http://www.adobe.com.