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The NSS hosts a yearly convention, which is generally held in June. However, in practice, this is often not the case.

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It is NSS policy that full membership in a Grotto requires NSS membership.

A minimum of at least five members of the Society.

A constitution and bylaws that are submitted to, and approved by, the NSS.

Grottos are required to meet certain organizational requirements as outlined by the National Speleological Society. Regions are also an internal organization of the National Speleological Society. Most Grottos also participate in Regions which are loose associations of Grottos. Many Grottos however, operate in areas outside of their local area, with many operating in several states. They generally function as the local NSS chapter/club. The grottos carry out the local level recreational and conservation-related business of the NSS. Within these regions are local chapters known as grottos.

Southeastern Regional Association (SERA).

Northeastern Regional Organization (NRO).

The organization is currently divided into 11 regions:

American Caving Accidents, every few years.

Journal of Cave and Karst Studies (quarterly), formerly NSS Bulletin (from 1940–1995).

The NSS produces a number of publications, including: The new section began with 21 members in 10 different states. On February 6, 1974, a pioneering cave diver named Sheck Exley became the first chairman of the Cave Diving Section of the National Speleological Society. It was chartered in 1941 with Clay Perry as president and Ned Anderson as vice-president. On January 24, 1941, Stephenson sent a letter to all members of the SSDC announcing that 'on January 1 the Society was reorganized as a national organization.' The New England Grotto was the first NSS Grotto. In the fall of 1940, the officers of the SSDC drafted a proposed constitution that would transform the SSDC into the National Speleological Society.

The Speleological Society of the District of Columbia (SSDC) was formed on by Bill Stephenson.

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