[GeoStL] Re: MOGA Train Ride
- From: Steve Bromley <steve.bromley@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Geocaching Freelist <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:47:01 -0500
Speaking strictly as an attender and volunteer at MOGA, Sunday would be the
best for many of us. Too much going on before then and by Sunday afternoon,
it's strictly wind down time.
*--Steve*
*It's not only the destination but the path you take and the friends you
make along the way*
On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 7:01 AM, Patricia Hutchison <
patriciahutchison@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I would love any of those options and I know that my mom would definitely
> enjoy the murder mystery lunch. No matter which event is chosen, you can
> put me down for at least two tickets. :D
> Patricia
>
>
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> Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:26:17 -0500
>
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: MOGA Train Ride
> From: btissi@xxxxxxxxx
> To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> Update! I've spoken with the organizers while at their latest murder
> mystery dinner ride and gotten many of the details ironed out (see what I
> did there?).
>
> We've discussed everything from different possible types of rides with
> both Thursday and Sunday in mind to getting a geocoin going for them, along
> with methods of integrating a cache or two.
>
> Basically, they are thrilled to have the support seeing as they are a
> non-profit that is all volunteer run. So of course, help and money are
> always tight. Since March is part of their off-season, they are only able
> to charter events for the weekends due to the volunteers availability.
> Also, day-light events are preferable. So although a Thursday event is not
> possible, they are certain that a Sunday lunch-time event would be doable.
>
> There are a few options available and interest/finances will be the final
> decider until I'm able to work this into the MOGA events.
>
> 1. Regular train ride (possible box lunch to purchase before
> boarding...hopefully)
> 2. Lunch ride
> 3. Geocaching murder mystery lunch theater
>
> I would bet that the last option would be the most popular until there's
> prices attached with each option. So for now, any thoughts are welcome.
>
> Team AZMO and Gone2theDogs, I'm not sure what sort of funding you've
> already applied for, but if it was specifically for the train ride, is the
> application now null or can it still be applied to Sunday?
>
> Brad
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 4:48 AM, Gone2theDogs <g2tdogs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> We were thinking of hosting just such a side event, but we were planning
> to use it for the Thursday night event with the night cache at the stopping
> point. I've applied for some sponsorship funds from a cour of Chambers.
> Would you like to lead this planning team? I know some people who might
> be able to get us some significant discounts as part of a sponsorship
> level. Glad you mentioned this so we aren't duplicating efforts.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 19, 2014, at 12:16 AM, Brad Tissi <btissi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Laura, that's what my main goal would be since there has been a similar
> event at the 2012 and 2013 MOGAs (not sure on this last year) and I feel
> that everyone's come to expect something. A night cache would be great, but
> this is still a business and I doubt that they would like to stick around
> that late.
> The usual rate is $30/person for the dinner rides and $40 for the murder
> mystery rides (imagine that, a geocaching murder mystery).
> I'll shoot for the moon and see what we can work out. As for integrating
> with MOGA, I have no idea yet as I'm just doing this on my own until we can
> talk, but I would love to make it official.
>
> Team AZMO, help/cooperation is always welcome and a good thing. Though
> we weren't planning on coming down that early as we usually stay a day
> later to relax afterwards. As for which of the two days will have more
> attendance, I'm honestly not sure as the argument could support either way.
> Thoughts?
>
> Brad
>
> On Apr 18, 2014 3:34 PM, "R.sheffold" <rsheffold@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'd think anything done on the train would be a sellout.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 18, 2014, at 3:20 PM, Laura Million <laura.million21@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> Could you arrange a lunch ride for Sunday afternoon? The MOGA in Iowa
> offered a boat ride around the lake Sunday morning and afternoon. Except
> for the rain, it was very enjoyable!
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 2:21 PM, Brad Tissi <btissi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'm still in the early stages of planning, but I'm hoping to work with the
> Iron Mountain Railroad group to host an event/ride during next year's MOGA
> and would like to gather some thoughts.
>
> Currently, I know that they would need to setup a special event for us
> that could either be a regular ride or a dinner ride. What would be
> everyone's preference?
>
> Brad (Team Tismon)
>
>
>
>
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