March 3, 2010
Treasurers Report
Yvonne emailed the treasurer’s report.
Old Business
Pathtags – Sell them at events for $1 each. Order is in.
Bridget reserve St. Louis County Library – Tesson Ferry Branch on Lindbergh 1st choice, Oak Bend 2nd choice for Sept 22 and Nov 17 (Weds) 6-9 pm. Reserve online midnight April 3.
New Business
GPS Class March 20 at Queeny Park 10-2. Jim call for count – Dennis Hogan of STL Co Parks contact. Attending: Jim, Rich, Mike H. Slides need updated on Google Docs by Mike H.
10 Yr Geocaching Coin – ordered 100 sell for $10. Suggested that it is offered to premium members first.
Website – Approval to go live ASAP. Everyone registers as a new member. Original membership date manually entered in. Trial registration for everyone with minimal info required – required email address.
St. Charles Class – March 15 Metal Detecting Club “Coin Shooters” giving presentation. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
New Member RAM0611 – Ryan McNeal – returned military from overseas, cached in another country. Suggested and approved that be awarded a one year SLAGA premium membership as a thank you for serving for our country. Suggested and approved that any military personnel who is a member of SLAGA and has cached overseas be awarded the “thank you” gift of a one year SLAGA premium membership.
Steve B received a phone call from Walter of the Florrisant Park Commission to do a presentation on March 10. John has asked Mark and Shirley Derr to do it since it is in their area of town.
Spring Picnic being hosted by Sarah – Crowsfeat30. She has talked with Ron Paul from the Parks Dept. It is to coincide with the 10 year world wide coin event.
June 23 – Jim teach class at Emminiger Park.
Yvonne to inquire about Federal Tax Filing on merchandise sales, etc.
Scouting Events involving Geoaching
Big event happing in June with over 15,000 people over the weekend. Mike Griffin chairing the GPS/Geocaching Activity has asked SLAGA to help man the activity. Mike to get access to the park specifics.
May 15 – GPS/Geocaching Festival – Teaser for June event. Held at Forest Park – involves a CITO event.
June 4, 5, 6 – ScoutQuest 100 – Friday open with night course activity. Hours Sat 9-5, Sun 10-12.
SLAGA set up on Friday with trailer and dining fly. Council 24 – SLAGA 10.
Letter course – name in drawing for prize, BSA will supply prizes and will provide swag for caches.