[GeoStL] Re: Geocaching PR
- From: "M. Bollinger" <lazylightning3@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 19:29:33 -0800 (PST)
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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.
>
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> [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
>> > > > >
>> > > > >
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