MnGCA

broken tooth · Geocacher Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 62

Count me in as well

dornole · Geocacher Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 359

It might be interesting to pull in some local parks staff to talk about geocaching and how it has played out in their parks, like a panel -- a picked panel of our greatest fans. Maybe the geocaching contests in the state parks would be something to highlight. I seem to remember reading some blissful data regarding how they increased parks attendance, etc. I don't know who the right people would be but I bet the board does. : ) You could also highlights how mncga has served in various advisory roles as a model of parks/geocacher cooperation.

Pear Head · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:18 pm Post subject:

Moved to volunteer opportunities.
_________________
Hmm...

ArcherDragoon · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:22 pm Post subject:

Team GeoBlast · Geocacher Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 14

Team GeoBlast · Geocacher Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 14

Boreal Walker · Geocacher Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 107

I think we have a chance to shine as a state helping out with this. Among our ranks of Minnesota Cachers we have the most prolific hider in the world plus 1013 other cachers that have found over 200 caches placing us 13th in the nation. We also have 12918 active caches placing us 16th in the nation. For a total of 12.8 caches per cacher and a density of 0.149 caches per sq mi.

I think we can highlight some of the success stories that have happened. Some one mentioned the MN State Parks. The program that they started was fantastic, but it wouldn't have happened without the help of local cachers voluteering to help out. I also noticed that Anoka County Parks are now allowing caches. I don't know who was responsible for that, but maybe they can offer some insight into the process.

More caching opportunities is always an incentive for people to help out, so is a Mega if ArcherDragoon's idea works out.

knowschad · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 1:15 pm Post subject:

Hey, Mike! Took me a bit to find your thread here. Looks like you've already got some good information and some great potential helpers. While it was sure fun participating in the setting up of The Great Race, helping to educate the parks people is something that is becoming increasingly important to us here, as we see more and more regulations at the city and county level.

I don't know enough yet about my own plans to be able to commit. That's about the time that I generally like to take off for a vacation somewhere, but I don't have any definite plans made yet.

Dan
_________________
Alcohol & calculus don't mix. Don't drink & deriv

MamaDuck-24 · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Posts: 404

I'd be glad to help in any way that is needed.
Count me in.

EPMinnesota · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 1908

Setting a specific date in October when you are able is a good idea. The MnGCA fall event/elections is held in October so having your date set in stone would be helpful. That last weekend in October is a probably a great date for it too!