[GeoStL] Re: Geocaching PR

  • From: "tklnhl & kyd" <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 22:48:28 -0600

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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? Based on the current situation , I'm going
>>>>> > > > > to
>>>> see
>>>>> > > if I
>>>>> > > > > can meet with Wentzville Parks tomorrow instead of next Thurs.
>>>>> > > > >
>>>>> > > > > Susan
>>>>> > > > >
>>>>> > > > >
>>>>> > > > > --
>>>>> > > > > www.geocaching.com
>>>>> > > > > Where YOU are the search engine!
>>>>> > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>>> > > > > http://bookcrossing.com/referral/nyisutter
>>>>> > > > > where the ink hits the road
>>>>> > > >
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