SLAGA Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date: July 6, 2011
Present: John and Laurie Elfrank, Jim Greene, Sarah Chisholm, Mike Henthorn, Yvonne Von Der Ahe, Tom Wolpert.
The treasurer’s report was read and accepted. Yvonne Von Der Ahe reported that we have received the proceeds from the pathtag “give backs.”
John Elfrank gave Yvonne Von Der Ahe the proceeds from pathtag sales at the spring picnic.
Yvonne Von Der Ahe reimbursed John Elfrank and Laurie Elfrank for spring picnic expenses. She also reimbursed Mike Henthorn for the replacement tongue jack for the SLAGA trailer.
The board discussed the fact that CoinsAndPins.com now offers a coin set for 10,000 finds. The board decided to stick with the chairs.
John Elfrank reported on costs to have Kenricks cater the fall picnic (meats only). Costs fall within our customary $5 per person charge. John and Laurie will pick up the food in order to avoid a delivery charge.
Sarah Chisholm displayed the blueprint for the SLAGA ten year geocoin. Sarah and John Elfrank will finalize fill colors for the center of the coin. Sarah will try to get them delivered in time for the fall picnic.
Jim Greene will represent SLAGA at the Forest Park Forever Resource Fair for Educators. Jim will confirm with Forest Park Forever organizers.
We still do not have volunteers to cover the Kids on Campus class at Meramec Community College. Nancy Gelb is handling this. Laurie Elfrank will include another call for volunteers in the next newsletter.
Arlene Jones (Jones Crew) will provide an introduction to geocaching for the Alf Campers (RV camping group) at St. Joe State Park on the weekend of August 20.
Geocachehides.com is sponsoring a cache container decorating contest. The board decided to participate. Tom Wolpert will follow up with Tammy at geocachehides.com. Post-meeting: E-mail sent. SLAGA will receive materials for the contest sometime after July 15.
The board again discussed the formation of a team at promotive.com. The consensus was that there would be no benefit to the general SLAGA membership. SLAGA will not form a team.
SLAGA received an inquiry as to whether or not we provide geocaching team building activities for corporations. Mike Griffin responded to the e-mail and will handle any necessary follow-up.
Jack Anderson (Pandyandy) donated this GPS game to SLAGA. Game parts and directions for play are now in the SLAGA trailer for use at SLAGA events. Thanks, Jack!
John Elfrank will meet with Steve Bromley over the coming weekend to discuss logistics for the upcoming board elections.