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chevyole 10 years, 5 months ago.
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Thanks Deejay for the update.
Following the signals from space.
Deejay, do you see this affecting the WGA Pancake Breakfast in the future even though we have a history on the day after the event.
Following the signals from space.
The notice says HQ can make exceptions and I would think they would do that for State Geocaching Associations. Just don’t let them know that the WGA Prez has an alter ego that sings soprano.
I wouldn’t think so as the Cache Bash ends on Saturday night, right?
Not all who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien
We want to discourage additional geocaching events on the same day and in the same area as Giga-/Mega-Events. Additional activities should instead be listed as agenda items in the main Giga-/Mega-Event listing.
Exceptions may be made by Geocaching HQ in cooperation with the event hosts.
Official side events, organized or supported by organizers of the main event, on the days before and/or after the Giga-/Mega-Event are encouraged. (Examples are a Meet & Greet Event the day before and a Good-Bye Event the day after.
Following the signals from space.
I find this new “rule” particularly annoying. The goal is to have fun. The Cache Bash over the last couple of years has had a couple of “side” events that were a lot of fun and a better alternative than going to a bar or a bowling alley. My idea of geocaching is to be outside. Furthermore, the lack of a CITO or other events on the same day ruins, or at least makes the chance for a multi icon day challenges, more difficult.
How far away do “side” or alternative events need to be away (in distance) from the Mega or Giga event? If I want to host a birthday party event for my daughter on the same day in West Bend – will that be considered a conflict?
In any case, I just want to say I appreciate Deejay and Bec for doing what they do voluntarily and doing a good job at being fair.
Please note: my comments are mine alone and may not necessarily reflect an official stance of the WGA Board of Directors.
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