The $1000 West Bend Ca$h Bash starts next week and for those of you that read the WGA Summer Newsletter, you know the BOD has something special for you that weekend.

Here is how it will work:

Step 1: Find Michael Harris (Team Northwoods), Jim Rudy (labzone), Chris Walker, (WalkingAdventure), Rebecca Lillo (Beccaday), Lois Stedman (raslas) , Dawn Children (rawevil), Peter Quella (labrat_wr), Renee Vanselow-Tapp (Auntienae) or Linda Hobbs (lostcheq) while we are out at the Ba$h.

Step 2:Walk up to any one of us and say this secret phrase: “WalkingAdventure is my favorite, may I have a pathtag?” (*snicker*)

Step 3: We will give you one of our very special, limited edition, personally paid for WGA BOD pathtags. This tag features the WGA and the names of all the Board of Directors.

When you find us, please only ask for 1 tag, as they are limited but all identical. Make sure you use the Phrase That Pays with the BOD!

Why did we do this personal pathtag? We like you and we enjoy serving all the Wisconsin Geocachers. There is nothing better that meeting you all and hanging out.

On September 26, 2015 Pattison State Park will be the home of the Wisconsin Geocaching Association’s Fall Geo Picnic.  Pattison State park is known for it’s many waterfalls including the highest waterfalls in the state of Wisconsin.  Located on 1436 acres, Pattison will be an ideal place to explore as we gather for another WGA Fall Picnic.

*****Pattison State Park does require a state park admission sticker or daily pass to enter the park.*****

Currently their are 4 caches located in the park itself, we hope to add several more for the event.

Event Schedule

• Check In/Registration . . . . . . . . 8:30 – 11:30 AM
• Nametag Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 – 11:30 AM
• WGA Merchandise Sales . . . . . . . . . .8:30 – 5:00 PM
• Meet at Shelter to find a Group to go out and Cache With . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00- 9:15 AM
• Meet at Shelter to find a Group to go out and Cache With . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00- 10:15 AM
• TB/Geocoin exchange . . . . . . . . All Day
• Lunch /Grills Ready . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 PM
• Meet at Shelter to find a Group to go out and Cache With . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00- 1:15 PM
• Kids Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 – 3:30 PM
• WGA member meeting OPEN FORUM . . . . . . . . . .4:00 PM
• Group Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 PM
• Raffle. . . . . . . . . . . . 4:40 PM
• Grills Ready Round 2 . . . . . . . . . 5:00 6:00 PM
• 2nd Annual Travel Bug Race Awards. .5:00 PM
• 3rd Annual Travel Bug Race Start??? .5:00 PM

What To Bring To The Picnic

• Your own meat to grill
• Table setting for you and your family
• Lawn chairs if you want them
• Beverages for your group
• A food item to share.

To ensure variety, please bring an item to share based on your last name, as shown below:

• Last name A-H: cookies or dessert
• Last name I-P: salad, vegetable or fruit
• Last name Q-Z: chips or snacks

Childrens’ Activities

• Arts & Crafts
• Nature Scavenger Hunt
• Kid’s Cache

Attendance Raffle

We will be holding a raffle for other door prizes following the Group Picture at 4:30 For this drawing, you must be present to win.
If you would like to contribute a prize for the raffle please contact a WGA Board of Director.

WGA Travel Bug Race

Join the 4th Annual WGA Picnic to Picnic Travel Bug Race! Bring along a new travel bug to enter in this year long race. There will also be travel bug tags available for sale at the event. The winners will be crowned at the 2016 WGA Picnic! Get full details here.