[GeoStL] Re: $$$$$$$

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We NEED new blood in there... I have a blast with SLAGA but I would like to
see someone else take the reins for a while..
Besides, I need to think about my next new line of caches.. They will
require some time..

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Williams" <jwilliams2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:34 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: $$$$$$$


> -
> Soon to retire?  I thought at MIGC we voted you in as Pres. forever.  :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mike Griffin
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:27 PM
> To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: $$$$$$$
>
>
> -
> We don't list officers on the webpage to protect the innocent.. :-)
>
> Actually, you ask some very good questions..
>
> The Picnic funds are usually enough to cover the picnic. We buy meat,
buns,
> condiments, etc and we get people to bring desserts and side dishes.. We
> have never charged dues and we really don't want to. However, we have
heard
> so many times before that "if SLAGA needs money, I will make a donation.."
> So now we are at that point... We will see if they really will pitch in..
If
> not, we might go to dues..  For a year I have heard people say they don't
> want dues but are willing to pitch in if SLAGA needs it..
>
> Right now, the "officers" as they are called consist of..
>
> Mike Griffin (Brawny Bear) Pres.
> Rich (RGS) VP
> Glenn (*gln) VP
> Jen (nyisutter) Treasurer
> Pam (Tim, Pam and Molly) Treasurer
> Jen (nyisutter) Activities (acting)
> Bridget (Bridge w/a T) Secretary (acting)
>
> We have Paul (Konopapw) as the Website consultant and Rich helps with
that.
>
> We often hear that this is the "core" of SLAGA... That is far from the
truth
> since SLAGA is made up of members. We only try and keep activities going
and
> make sure events take place. I think with the last go-round of being
accused
> of not letting outside help in was enough to make me sick.. The sooner
> someone steps up and takes my position, the better.. I will still be
around
> and will help at every opportunity but my time has come to move on.. We
are
> not a 501c so the "officer" position is just a paper thing. Hopefully,
> someone can get us to 501c..
>
> Anyhow, if you would like to volunteer for a fundraiser, we would love to
> have you do it.. Just tell us what you want us to do..
>
> Other than that, happy caching!
>
> Mike
> The Brawny Bear
> (soon to retire)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Tollefson" <mbtoll@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 8:51 PM
> Subject: [GeoStL] $$$$$$$
>
>
> > -
> > Looking at the quarterly newsletter, I noticed that we need $$$$.
> > Since I am a new member I am unaware of what our typical expenses are.
> > Of course the website costs money but what else?
> >
> > The newsletter indicated that there may not be enough money to cover
> > events like our picnic.  Shouldn't the cost of the picnic be completely
> > covered by those who attend?  I have belonged to other groups like this
> > where we have used these events to help raise money.  Is $6 enough to
> > cover the cost of a family?  In the past in other clubs we have done
> > things like auctions or raffles at this type of events.  Nothing really
> > planned - people just bring stuff to donate and we bid on them or sell
> > raffle tickets and all of the money goes to the club.  Just some ideas
> > to make giving money fun.
> >
> > One other thing from the newsletter - who are our current officers?  I
> > can't find it on the web page.  Thanks,
> >
> > Mike (tollybrew)
> >
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