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01/09/2011 at 9:37 pm #1731374
Another 2-part question:
You’re out on the trail talking with a Wisconsin geocacher who has never heard about the Wisconsin Geocaching Association.
You explain the group to them and they stare at you like you’re crazy and ask you, “Why should I join?” or perhaps, “What’s in it for me?” and maybe, “I just go caching every once and a while, I don’t need to join anything”
Candidates, How do you respond?
And the 2nd (more personal) part: Why are you a WGA member?
01/09/2011 at 10:40 pm #1941770You’re out on the trail talking with a Wisconsin geocacher who has never heard about the Wisconsin Geocaching Association.
You explain the group to them and they stare at you like you’re crazy and ask you, “Why should I join?” or perhaps, “What’s in it for me?” and maybe, “I just go caching every once and a while, I don’t need to join anything”
Candidates, How do you respond?
It took us a while to join the WGA or even say Hi to another Geocacher, we avoided events and thought that geocaching should be a secret sport.
I would explain to them that I felt the same way when we started geocaching, but in the end being able to talk about the sport to others that understand it makes it more enjoyable, and explain all that the WGA does to further the sport in Wisconsin. (working with different park departments, the DNR, etc).
Why are you a WGA member?
I enjoy meeting others at events that I have talked to here in the forums, there is a great info base of knowledge here. and if I do not have time to go geocaching, I do like to be able to read others adventures when they get posted here.
01/10/2011 at 3:09 am #1941771Talking up the value of the WGA would be an easy task in my opinion. I would explain that the WGA website is a great place to go for tips, meet people and learn about other interesting caches throughout the state. I would explain that the WGA gatherings have something for everyone and every taste. Any question can be answered and the website is even a resource for the occasional humorous story. I would also explain how the WGA and their membership have encouraged me to visit placed and see things that I would not have had I continued my muggle lifestyle.
To this regard, I have sold the WGA to a handful of cachers over the years and will continue to do so in the future.
I am a WGA member because I was looking for a way to enhance my caching experiences. Through the membership I have met some great people who have pointed me to new areas as well as allow me to be more social. For this I am extremely greatful.
01/10/2011 at 3:22 pm #1941772You’re out on the trail talking with a Wisconsin geocacher who has never heard about the Wisconsin Geocaching Association.
You explain the group to them and they stare at you like you’re crazy and ask you, “Why should I join?” or perhaps, “What’s in it for me?” and maybe, “I just go caching every once and a while, I don’t need to join anything”
Candidates, How do you respond?
It’s a valuable “state and local” resource! Geocaching.com doesn’t have the local focus! Don’t you want to get more information from your own state neighbors?
And the 2nd (more personal) part: Why are you a WGA member?
The reasons I’ve listed as well as I feel there needs to be more voices for us up north!
01/10/2011 at 5:13 pm #1941773I can answer both questions with one statement. I would encourage the cachers to join for the same reasons that I did. I would never force the WGA on anyone, but I would explain that before I found the WGA, caching, although fun, was just caching. I met a few people on the trails, like we just did (hypothetically) but when I stumbled across the WGA on the web, I found a home, full of people who enjoyed doing the same things I did. many of them had hobbies outside of caching that were the same or similar too, and I’ve made some great friends along the way.
Of course I’d throw in a few tidbits of the benefits and resources of the WGA as well, and I’d encourage them to discover those things, as well as the friendships and camaraderie that the WGA offers.
01/11/2011 at 1:08 am #1941774Thanks for the questions!
When we started caching we had never heard of the WGA and learned about it from a Google search. When I meet a geocacher out on the trail I would tell them about the WGA and the friendships I have developed because of the WGA. Without this organization I wouldn’t have met a number of wonderful people that I am proud to call my friends.
This is the number one reason I joined the WGA, and I think other cachers should join too.
01/11/2011 at 5:16 am #1941775I would best describe it as a way to expand their geocaching world. It’s a way to share experiences, tricks and tips, and find other cachers for bigger adventures.
It’s also a spot for fun contests and a great way to find out the happenings throughout the state and beyond.All of the things I’ve listed above are why I’m here.
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