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TimbreWlf · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:04 pm Post subject:

When planning an event of this size you should consider what other attractions will help "sell" your area. There are several hotel and convention facilities within earshot of the MOA and that alone will tempt people to make the pilgrimage. Our metro area has good cache density, light rail access to downtown, major sports teams, concert venues, etc.
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merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

By all means add a post to the national forums that show these things off. If more of us post on the national forums that Minnesota is a good choice for them, it will show the level of support they have to hosting a large event in Minnesota.

I think KC0GRN had some fine posts that added allot of validity to the request, by showing that others in Minnesota felt that Minnesota is a good location.

Grey Wolf and Wild Rice · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

Maybe add something about the beautiful weather at that tie of the year. Also, a reminder that Hurricanes are a threat to any venue in the south at that timeof the year.

merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

Thanks for stepping up and posting on the national forums sir_zman!!! Cool

KC0GRN · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 1424

And thanks King Boreas for posting.

There's a few cachers pulling for Alabama or Chicago, but I think if we had more locals posting on the national forums showing some support, we'd have just as a good of a chance at getting selected.

merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

[quote="KC0GRN"]And thanks King Boreas for posting.[quote]

When I read KB's post.............. I giggled Laughing

Sorry Gilby I had to write it.

merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

Thanks for the post former hawkeye!! Cool

merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

Thanks for the support fireman121!!! Cool

PassingWind · Geocacher Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 53

Let's do it. I'm game to help out.
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MNMizzou · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject:

Just FYI keep an eye on what date they're looking at in 08 in relation to the RNC Convention coming to town... if the two are close good luck getting a hotel room this side of Des Moines!

merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

I looks like they are deciding to have micro coin events in multiple places throughout the world on the same day.

I am less into this idea, but we could still be a part of it if there is interest?

merkman

Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

Two of my most favorite things:

1. Micro events Rolling Eyes

2. Coins

Sorry, but I just couldn't get excited over the idea of that. If it was an actual event that was pretty much centered around coins I might still be persuaded to attend but a "micro event", absolutely not.
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pfalstad · Geocacher Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 963 Location: Edina

I heard about micro events at the last WeekNIGHT.. I think they're a really cool idea. Not sure if it would be fun in practice.

Pear Head · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:05 am Post subject:

What exactly is the difference between an event and a 'micro event'?
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Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261