[GeoStL] Re: MO State Parks
- From: Darren <gryphbytes@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 15:24:49 -0600
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On Dec 6, 2007 2:59 PM, Mike Griffin <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> -
> Here is what I put under events...
>
> Hosting Geocaching events that attract many visitors from many states is
> something that should be considered under Special Events. The insurance
> policy has kept the Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure out of state parks
> and
> has been a significant revenue generator for the US Army corps of
> Engineers.
> The event draws more than 500 people over a weekend to camp and
> participate
> in one on the worlds largest geocaching events.
>
> The popularity of the sport has grown tremendously over the past few
> years.
> Even the competition has seen significant growth since the first event at
> Hawn in 2004. At Hawn, we used another club to have the event. We have
> grown
> too large to include our event in the Orienteering event so we have
> branched
> off and continue to grow. In 2005 we had the event at Meramec State Park
> and
> had to get insurance. That policy cost us over 1400.00 dollars for the
> weekend and it was barely enough to cover the requirements.
>
> Since that time, we have gone to Illinois State Parks and Army Corp of
> Engineer properties. Waivers are fine for their use. This allows us to put
> on a top rate program.
>
> Last year we filled 2 1/2 hotels and over 90 campsites at Mark Twain Lake.
> We will return there this year in what appears to be the largest
> Competitive
> Geocaching Event in the world.
>
> It would be nice to see the State Parks sponsor this event so there are no
> insurance requirements. You would have many volunteers to help put the
> event
> together and it would be nice to showcase State Parks. Please consider
> this.
>
> Mike Griffin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Griffin" <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 2:48 PM
> Subject: [GeoStL] MO State Parks
>
>
> > -
> > Missouri State parks is asking for input from the public on ideas for
> > programs at the park. Now would be a good time to voice your opinion
> about
> > Geocaching rules and limits. Let them know you support Geocaching in the
> > parks.
> >
> > I think that we would fall under Visioning Ideas ==> IV. Programs and
> > Events Expansion. You can comment on this section or on the overall
> > Visioning. They have some great ideas.
> >
> > The astronomy club is asking for at least 2 dark sky preserves and
> longer
> > night hours. This would be great for night caches.
> >
> > Please act today so we can let them know Geocaching is a valuable part
> of
> > state parks.
> >
> > Glenn N., Can you cross post this on MOGEO forums?
> >
> > http://www.mostateparks.com/visioning.htm
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Mike
> > Brawny Bear
> >
> >
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