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The WGA Cache rescue function has existed independent of the Lonely Cache Game (and for a much longer time). As the LCG has evolved, cache rescue missions were added as a method of getting “points” in the LCG to encourage folks to complete the rescue missions. It makes sense because essentially the end result of both efforts is better caching in Wisconsin.

All I will add to Pete’s answer related to cache rescue missions is all members are free to submit a cache rescue mission, not just the reviewers. Also, they’re not always for removing archived caches. Maintaining a cache is another cache rescue function as-is verifying if a cache is still present.

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Now that there is some funny stuff.

They might keep traffic moving but when is enough, enough? I’m pretty sure someone thinks that all intersections should be round…

I see someone stop in the middle of one at least once a week to let me into the circle.

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Is it any better Andy? (and others…)

The WGA site was being blocked by a filtering company (Trend Micro) which caused many routers and potentially internet providers to block the site.

Would be interesting to note if that was it or if you’re still unable to access.

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@seldom|seen wrote:

let’s just say I have only one LCG cache on my radar and right now I fear it is encased in ice!

hmmm…. there is one getting kinda lonely.

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@seldom|seen wrote:

Sure is nice to sit back and watch from the sidelines now. This year’s goal? Beat -cheeto- and come in 71st!

We’ll see about that…

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@CodeJunkie wrote:

I got 2nd place last year, but it’s not about the numbers right?

I managed to come in 72nd in 2010.

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@zuma wrote:

@ruff54 wrote:

Would there be a problem having a WGA CITO held the same day as another WGA CITO event?

We (the local cachers in Racine/Kenosha) were looking into having one in Racine on April 23rd. I see that the Appleton CITO is the same day. We had planned it for earlier, but the park and rec gave us a deal on a shelter with running water if we had it on Earth Day.

We talked local caching legend (is there such a thing?) brkster into listing the event…you know, to give it a little star power. However, our local coffee/geocaching group, the Belle City Coffee Clutch is splitting up the responsibilities.

I will refer the question to the board to decide.

We did have 2 on the same day last year, and like in your situation, they were geographically far apart, so it was not a problem. So, personally I dont see where there would be a problem, but as I said the board as a whole will have to consider it.

The other thing to note is that April 23 is pretty much the prime day for a CITO, given that Earth Day falls then.

z

I see the Belle City CITO has already been published as a “non-wga” event.

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@team kamper wrote:

so what “other” Camper Sites do people have I am ready to book mine

My family will call Site 025 home.

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Congrats Jay!

I can’t wait to see posts from the WGA hitting my Facebook page. I think this will definitely broaden our capabilities for advertising events and publishing group success stories such as CITO event results, new programs, etc. I think it will also help us reach out to the geocaching community as a whole rather than just the membership.

I’ve also seen a sneak preview screen shot of shiny new things in store once the WGA site is moved and updated that show signs of better integration with social media sites.

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@ruff54 wrote:

Would there be a problem having a WGA CITO held the same day as another WGA CITO event?

We (the local cachers in Racine/Kenosha) were looking into having one in Racine on April 23rd. I see that the Appleton CITO is the same day. We had planned it for earlier, but the park and rec gave us a deal on a shelter with running water if we had it on Earth Day.

We talked local caching legend (is there such a thing?) brkster into listing the event…you know, to give it a little star power. However, our local coffee/geocaching group, the Belle City Coffee Clutch is splitting up the responsibilities.

I’m hoping by “deal” you’re implying the shelter is being provided free — if it’s in the park your cleaning. I’ve never paid rental on the shelter when volunteering to clean. Downside of that is you take what you can get but in Appleton, I’ve never ran into much “competition” in terms of shelters already being reserved. And the high-demand shelters tend to be in parks that aren’t recommended “targets” for cleanup by the park and rec.

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Find half as many caches as I did in 2010.

Attend and host as many CITO events as I can.

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@CodeJunkie wrote:

I’d pose this question to the current BOD’s and ask for them to provide their best guess answer. I’m not trying to put anyone on the spot but just asking a question.

What’s the percentage percentagae split of the “work” that you do for the WGA while at BOD meetings, events, etc. vs. “work” done via the online forums, time making phone calls, organizing things, etc.

First, thanks Cheezhead for the suggestion. The current board has started discussing this.

All of what follows is my opinion which shares a common sentiment with the existing bylaws as stated.

To answer CJ’s question:

I would say for me its a 80/20 split with 80% being online and prep.

However, events don’t happen without volunteers doing things at the event. We had a great group of volunteers at the picnic this year so at that one, BOD members were not all necessary to attend and help run the event. This is not always the case. We had only a few volunteers at this years camp-out. At the winter event, it was also mostly board members running it.

Being a BOD member who attended and helped out at all the major 2010 WGA events (winter, camp-out, picnic), the cache ba$h & breakfast, and 4 WGA CITO’s (2 that I helped organize) the last thing I want is people who aren’t willing to help out at the events being added to the board.

We have a slew of people willing to volunteer “online” but when it comes to running an event, it’s about doing things in real life. Shopping for supplies. Hauling supplies. Organizing and running activities. Flipping pancakes. Signing in attendees. All of this while many people around you are having fun attending an event. I didn’t attend these events. I worked my butt off running them. I enjoyed it but it’s not for everyone.

That is what a WGA BOD member is singing on for. It’s in the bylaws for a reason. If you don’t like it, please be deterred from running and joining the BOD, by all means.

As for having a once a year board meeting in person. I take one of my children to a video-conferenced doctor. I attend conference calls day in and day out in my job. Being on the board and attending the board meeting in-person, I can tell you that this meeting would be extremely non-productive over video/tele-conference. It needs to happen in-person.

In 2010, we only had 2 “official” BOD meetings in-person. The annual meeting and a very short meeting at the cache ba$h regarding transfer of the website controls when Jeremy resigned. We’re not talking about a ton of meetings.

Geocachers inherently have some disposable income. Geocachers fuel up their vehicles and hit the road to find tupper ware in the woods. Fueling up a few times a year to help run this organization is what you sign on for when joining the board.

Perhaps that will change as technology gets better and better but right now this is my opinion.

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@RSplash40 wrote:

I’m in the process of archiving all of mine…

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Just make sure you cleanup all that litter. 😉

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@RSplash40 wrote:

@Team Black-Cat wrote:

I think we should have negative favorite points to negate favorite votes on guardrails. 🙂

There’s a thought that I may actually agree with, have the option to put favorites in a dislike counter.

And caches that go negative are automatically archived. Commence favorite points war!!

I have not chimed in on this subject but think the favorites are fine. I like that we can see who favorited (making up words) the caches.

I tossed around many of my points but did not use them all. I think I’ll keep them rather than put them up for sale. I would trade them for geocoins though 😉

One good improvement would be adding the ability to mark a favorite when you log a find. One-stop-shop.

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I got one this morning.

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