- Forgive me I can't remember who.. but ... hasn't someone here done a cache course in Dunegant Park in Florissant for junior high kids? Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Griffin" <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Geocaching PR > - > Don't forget the army corp of engineers at Lake Shelbyville. They have a > geocaching event each year for the sixth and seventh graders.. > > Mike > > Tired of Spam?? > Here's your solution.. > See: http://www.spamarrest.com/affl?4001050 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "GC-RGS" <gc-rgs@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:48 PM > Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Geocaching PR > > >> - >> Mike, >> >> Good points. It would be good to have positive input from different parts >> of >> the state, not just the St. Louis area. And same with Barb; It looks >> good >> if the state parks support it too. We can even go farther and mention >> Arkansas and TN SPs, Cleveland Metroparks, etc. >> >> Rich >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "M. Bollinger" <lazylightning3@xxxxxxxxx> >> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:29 PM >> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Geocaching PR >> >> >>> - >>> You might also include some P&R departments that support geocaching and >>> even put in a few contacts. I'm always glad to talk to anyone who has >>> some questions or concerns. I bet that Barb at State Parks wouldn't >>> mind >>> either. >>> GC-RGS <gc-rgs@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: - >>> Susans; >>> >>> Yep, this is a good idea. Now that we have some volunteers and know what >>> we >>> need, it just needs a wordsmith or two. >>> >>> We have several ways to go with this too: >>> >>> One would be a Powerpoint presentation that could be available both on >>> the >>> geostl website and/or on a CD as a handout. >>> >>> Another would be an Adobe PDF file on the website or as a hardcopy >>> handout. >>> Even a nicely formatted Word document would be good for handouts. >>> >>> Obviously nice color brochures are nice and effective except the cost to >>> make copies (about $1 side) would be expensive to just have laying >>> around, >>> But if someone wants to just print 1 or 2 on their color printer to take >>> with them, then the cost would be minor. >>> >>> Whatever is decided as the best way to handle it, I think copies should >>> be >>> available from our geostl website and be available to anyone (cachers, >>> Parks, etc) to read or download for extra copies or handouts. PowerPoint >>> can >>> be produced to run as a stand-alone program where PowerPoint itself >>> isn't >>> need for it to display. >>> >>> Rich >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Susan Ring" >>> To: >>> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 11:33 AM >>> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Geocaching PR >>> >>> >>>> - >>>> Susan, >>>> >>>> This seems like it would be a great idea. If we could put together an >>>> info >>>> packet that would be generic enough for any city's P&R Department, then >>>> it >>>> would make it easier and hopefully more productive to meet with >>>> city/parks >>>> people. I wish something like that would have been available when I >>>> first >>>> approached St. Peters. I'm not the greatest "presenter" and a guide >>>> (crutch >>>> maybe?) would have been helpful. >>>> >>>> Another thing that would be helpful to put in the packet would be >>>> copies >>>> of >>>> the various articles written in local/missouri papers about geocaching. >>>> Most of those articles are very upbeat about the game. >>>> >>>> Uh-oh, I fear we're volunteering for something..... >>>> >>>> the other Susan >>>> >>>> PS this is weird, at work we have the "daytime" Susan and then I'm the >>>> "nighttime" Susan. I've gone most of my life without hardly knowing ANY >>>> other Susans. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Susan R. Makky >>>> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 11:00 AM >>>> To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [GeoStL] Geocaching PR >>>> >>>> >>>> - >>>> During my meeting & placement w/ Wentzville Parks yesterday, several >>>> issues >>>> were discussed regarding the general lack of understanding that some >>>> park >>>> administrators may have about our sport/hobby. I was curious whether >>>> there >>>> is an information packet available for land managers to help make their >>>> decision to open up to caching an easier one (on both us and them). >>>> From >>>> my >>>> experience with Wentzville, I've observed an interest in the following: >>>> >>>> 1. Basic Introduction to Geocahing: >>>> What it is/How it's done >>>> How long it's been around >>>> Who is involved (group dynamic & local numbers) >>>> >>>> 2. What can Geocaching do for the Parks Dept & Community Served? >>>> # of people who have visited a cache in a similar area over the >>>> past year >>>> "watching" a cache, can provide the parks dept with valuable >>>> feedback about the park >>>> "cache in, trash out" practices help keep parks cleaner >>>> Geocachers are supportive of participating parks, can help parks >>>> systems grow. (Wentzville Parks has an iniative on the Nov. ballet) >>>> brings both inside and outside attention to a community and it's >>>> businesses (including real estate) >>>> people often spend money when visiting a community (gas stations, >>>> restaurants, and the "while I'm here,..." purchases.) >>>> cache groups often meet for meals in areas where geocaches can be >>>> found (told them about our "who wants to do lunch" ritual) >>>> a "geocacher" who is traveling may prefer to stay in a motel in or >>>> near a community he can do some caching in >>>> etc, etc, etc >>>> >>>> 3. How do other communities work with Geocaching? >>>> Provide a couple different examples of good geocaching policies >>>> >>>> Is there something like this in existence? Or would this be a >>>> worthwhile >>>> project to pursue? >>>> >>>> Most of you guys have been at this longer than me, so I value your >>>> input. >>>> >>>> Susan >>>> mothership >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> At 16:18 3/8/2006, you wrote: >>>>>- >>>>>It's for real now! Have finally gotten my cache placement in Wentzville >>>>>Parks. Just completed entering my cache page. >>>>> >>>>>Susan >>>>>mothership >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>At 01:36 2/10/2006, you wrote: >>>>> >- >>>>> >Thanks to everyone for the help. I met with Troy today and he seemed >>>>> >satisfied with the idea of "watching" the cache. I made up a sample >>>> cache >>>>> >page which included park hours, and who to contact to place caches in >>>>> >Wentzville. He has to run this up the food chain, but will be getting >>>> back >>>>> >with me shortly. He's also checking into reactivating the vacation >>>> station >>>>> >cache. (I have been in contact with Kent, the cache owner, to keep >>>>> >him >>>>> >apprised of the situation) >>>>> > >>>>> >Keep your fingers crossed. >>>>> > >>>>> >Susan >>>>> >mothership >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> >At 22:10 2/3/2006, you wrote: >>>>> > >- >>>>> > >Thanks for the info. >>>>> > > >>>>> > >How does another member get set up to "watch" a cache? I spoke w/ >>>>> Parks Rep >>>>> > >this a.m. who seems okay with that idea. >>>>> > > >>>>> > >Susan >>>>> > > >>>>> > >At 16:51 2/2/2006, you wrote: >>>>> > > >- >>>>> > > >No, they don't. That is one thing I wish GC would do. As well as >>>>> making it >>>>> > > >link to both profiles. Only the person who sets it up on their >>>> account >>>>> > gets >>>>> > > >credit for the hide and a link and emails about logs. The other >>>> owners >>>>> > have >>>>> > > >to "watch" to get log emails. >>>>> > > > >>>>> > > >In fact my hide count went down after I let GailMo adopt my >>>>> > > >Cagney >>>>> cache, >>>>> > > >though I am still listed as an owner. Disabled it counted, >>>>> > > >adopted >>>>> > > >it >>>>> > > >doesn't! >>>>> > > > >>>>> > > > >>>>> > > >Jen aka nyisutter >>>>> > > > >>>>> > > > >>>>> > > >On 2/2/06, Susan R. Makky wrote: >>>>> > > > > >>>>> > > > > - >>>>> > > > > Quick question: If two geocachers are listed as "owner" of a >>>>> cache, do >>>>> > > > > both >>>>> > > > > get credit for it? 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