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[sigilwig44]

OK, I saw the submit an event thing under my profile but I really don't know how to submit an event, i'm thinking of doing a BB event but can someone please give me step by step instructions please. That would be very helpful. Just one more thing, can I host a BB event or not.

[Guitar Solo]

[sigilwig44]

[bflentje]

[sigilwig44]

Why is there a submit an event page if only the board can do an event?

[sigilwig44]

[Hunter-Killer]

EPMinnesota would know for sure, but I believe given the history of the bb events they would like at least one board member present. Cup of Joe though can be hosted by anyone, and breakfast goes well with coffee The main thing is you are trying to get an event published, and that brings many cachers together for some fun and bs stories which are always enjoyed. Good luck and have fun.

[sigilwig44]

[EPMinnesota]

Anyone can host an event! While I wouldn't recommend calling it "Breakfast Buddies" you can certainly host a breakfast event. "Breakfast Buddies" is a name that was coined by the person that started the event and is the longest running monthly event in geocaching.com history.
That said, yes, you can submit an event on the mngca website. Once you've had your event approved you can "submit an event" then choose the dropdown box and choose Minnesota Event. Then fill in the rest of the information asked for including GC# date, time, and if you're listing the event under a different caching name. For instance, there are events hosted by a few different cachers (redheads) and we post them under the "SW Metro Redheads" no matter who actually posts the event. If you have any questions about hosting or posting, just pm me and I'd be happy to answer your questions.
Oh, one thing to check out before you choose a date, time and place for your event is to see what other events might be happening that day. I try to coordinate or change events based on what else is happening in the area so as not to detract from other events so that people won't have to choose between your event and someone else's. Not everyone does that but I try to be considerate of others events.

[sigilwig44]

so when I submit an event what does that do? Just show it on this site?

[EPMinnesota]

yes, it's basically just advertising BUT it reaches more people especially if it's out of someone's notification range. For instance, if they only receive notifications of caches, events, etc. within 10 miles and your event is 15 miles away from them then they won't hear about your event unless they happen to do a search, read the weekly newsletter, or hear about it from someone else.

[Mrs. Mizzou]

From reading the above discussion I'm not sure if the basic information is clear. There are two types of events:

Official geocaching.com events--listed on geocaching.com, approved by the reviewer, and you can earn a smiley. Anyone can host an event, but the general rule is that it must be reviewed, accepted and published at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Unofficial geocaching gatherings--spontaneous or short-notice events that are generally just published in the MnGCA forums (example: weekNIGHT caching)

Official events may be submitted/advertised on the MnGCA home page by using the "submit an event" feature. This doesn't create or approve a geocaching.com event, only posts a notice of one that is already approved and upcoming.

[sparkyfry]

[sigilwig44]

[Red_Devil35]