SLAGA Board Meeting
October 6, 2014

Members Present: Kathy DeWitt, Pete Shaw, Tony Colter, Laura Million, Wendy Neal, Dave DeWitt

Meeting Called to order at 6:14pm

Minutes – Tony made a motion to accept. Pete seconded. The board approved the minutes.

Treasurer’s report – It was noted that the title was “August” and the dates were from August and should have been September dates. Tony motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report after the corrections. Pete second the motion. The board unanimously approved the report.

Old Business

• The St. Charles Parks event had a good turn out with both families and SLAGA members. The morning sessions were much busier than the afternoon session.
• Website updates – Dave will test the website with the new updates. He expects the new website to go live January 1st.
• SLAGA Credit Card – It was believed that the credit card was closed, but it was not. Jim Nelson was contacted to close the account
• SLAGA Shirts – Shirts have been ordered for the officers. Colors are tan, white, and black; 100% cotton. Silk screen are $5.63; Embroidered are $6.47. Cost to members will be determined when we see the quality of T-shirts. SLAGA Premium members will pay less than Basic members.
• Fall picnic went well. A small profit was made. The ammo can toss was popular. Pete will publish the winners of the game in a future email blast.
• 12-13-14 event – the holiday party will be held on 12-13-14 at Kirkwood Station. Coins will be available to SLAGA Premium members for $10; basic members $12. Premium members will be allowed to pre-order at the Halloween Bash. Dave will set up an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to allow Premium members will be allowed to order coins with this email or mail checks to the SLAGA PO Box.

New Business

• Brochure – Dave will update the SLAGA brochure.
• Cub Scout training – Tony, Dave and Gary did Cub Scout training on 10-4-14 went well. It was a family weekend.
• Halloween Event – we will pre-sell T-shirts and 12-13-14 coins to SLAGA Premium members only.
• SLAGA Premium Member Perks – early coin and t-shirt sales; discounts on merchandise and events; separate email blast.
• SLAGA Road Trips – Pete suggested a Caching Director to organize SLAGA Road Trips. The Caching Director would coordinate SLAGA Road Trips.
• New Year’s Day Events – At Highland IL’s Silver Lake. Kathy will contact CO to maintain caches.
• Winter Pot Luck – will be run by RGS and Mrs. RGS at Jefferson Barracks Park. The event date will be late January
• Newsletter/email blasts – Laura will gather details for newsletter and email blasts, including Premium Member blast
• Milestones – a discussion was held about milestones for teams. If a team logs under one name, they are a team and both receive a milestone. If a couple log under different names, only the member that reaches the milestone will receive the award. This is separate from registering as individuals or family membership.
• Events for 2015
  • 1-1-15 – Highland’s Silver Lake
  • Boy Scout Merit Badge Councilors – Laura has submitted an application to be a Geocaching Merit Badge Councilor. Others may be interested in applying.
  • Wendy will check on Willoby Farms for a location for Geocaching activities.
  • Spring Picnic – May 16th Quail Ridge Park – Pavilion #6 (Wentzville, St. Charles Co)
  • Summer Picnic – Checking with someone in Fairview Heights IL
  • Halloween Bash hosted by the Mad Chef 10/24/15
  • Christmas Day lunch – hosted by Jim Greene
• SLAGA challenges – members have requested a Fizzy and Jasmer Challenge – Pete will organize a Jasmer and Dave will organize a Fizzy Challenge.
• MOGA donations – SLAGA has been asked to send donation letters for MOGA. Kathy has a list of names from GeoWoodstock
• Generator – SLAGA has a generator that has never been used. John Elfrank has offered to buy it. The board decided to ask for $100 based on the contingency that John will loan the generator to SLAGA if needed.
• CITO April 25 & 26 – Board members will look for parks and cemeteries that need cleanup for CITO. Kathy will check with Hobbit Taz about the Pet Cemetery from last year. Kathy will look into the Missouri Bottoms area.
• Class Schedule – Laura has arrange the Glen Carbon Community Center for the Nov 11th GSAK class.  Laura will check with SIUE for continuing education classes. Wendy will check with SLCC for continuing education classes.

Meeting adjourned 8:38pm.
Next meeting: Monday, November 3rd at 6pm.