WSGA - Notifications WSGA - Notifications http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:48:15 -0700 60 NEW: Cache Recommendations Section http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=479 Looking for some cool caches? Our new Cache Recommendations section offers plenty of ideas, from scenic wonders to clever puzzles. This annotated suite of bookmark lists is organized by region, with separate sections for routes and special interests.

We hope the new section will benefit Washington cachers as well as visitors, whether you're visiting one area or traveling across the state. If you have a noteworthy cache to suggest, please send it to wsga.cache.recommendations@gmail.com.
]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:37 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=479 Bothell Riverfest August 29th 10am - 3pm http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=478 The city of Bothell asked the WSGA to participate in the Bothell Riverfest this year by having a booth at the Hobby and Volunteer Expo, a small part of the overall Riverfest event. Several local WSGA volunteers will be present to explain and answer any questions for those not familiar with geocaching. If you are in the area stop and say hello. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:00:52 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=478 Board Meeting - Sept. 9 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=473 The WSGA Board of Directors will hold our next quarterly Business Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9. The meeting will be 7:00-9:00 pm in Live Chat. All members are welcome to attend. To join the meeting, simply click Live Chat in the top navigation.

You may submit questions or agenda items here or email them to the President (hydnsek) until Monday, Sept. 6. The agenda will be published as a reply to this announcement a few days before the meeting.
]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:50:52 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=473 Summer Campout Is Here! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=466 The WSGA Campout is only a week away, and we're excited! cool.gif

If you haven't heard, our 7th annual Campout is Aug. 13-15 at Cascade Peaks Resort, on Hwy 12 south of Mount Rainier. This is WSGA’s first campout in the Cascade Mountains, and it's a lovely area, right on the Cowlitz River. Our hosts, acfunk and the South Central Washington Chapter, have lots of fun stuff planned (check out the event page), and the Goody Bags include a Campout pathtag.

Update 8/12: Woo hoo, it's Campout time! Signups have exceeded last year, with 38 sites booked and 109 dinner/goody registrations. Registration is now closed, although you can still pay on-site for the Saturday dinner and Goody Bag (supplies limited). If you need a campsite, please contact Cascade Peaks directly.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:51:19 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=466 Thank You, GeoWoodstock Volunteers! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=463 Now that the dust has settled, I'd like to thank everyone for extending such a warm welcome to our visitors and making WSGA’s contributions to GeoWoodstock such a smashing success. This was the largest endeavor WSGA has undertaken – the Going APE event alone was three times the size of anything we’ve attempted before – and none of it would have happened without our volunteers. Some folks volunteered for multiple activities, and many members supported COWWS in hosting the main events.

The scope of GW-related activities is as impressive as the volunteers who managed and supported them: the Going APE event, two On the Road events, two Fireworks 4th events, the WSGA booth at GeoWoodstock, the Cache Maintenance Drive, new APE trackables and other merchandise, and the new Cache Recommendations section on our website. To all our volunteers - job well done, you rock! cool.gif

Check out the GeoWoodstock Volunteer Appreciation thread for individual recognition of all our volunteers and activities.


]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:27:27 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=463 In Memory of our Dear Friend, Brian Parkhurst http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=461
Here is an address to send remembrances to and that would be my house at 10819 107th Pl NE Kirkland WA 98033. Thanks."

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:36:14 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=461 Board Meeting - CANCELED http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=456 POSTPONED. The board meeting is canceled for July 22 and will be rescheduled later this summer. We will still have the annual general meeting at the Campout on Aug. 14 after dinner. And the next issue of the newsletter will be a combined July/Aug issue in early August.

The WSGA Board of Directors will hold our next quarterly Business Meeting on Thursday, July 22. The meeting will be 7:00-9:00 pm in Live Chat. All members are welcome to attend. To join the meeting, simply click Live Chat in the top navigation. The agenda will be published as a reply to this announcement a few days before the meeting.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:48:06 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=456 WSGA GeoWoodstock Shirts Are Back! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=454 Back by popular demand!

All aboard the hippie bus! WSGA created a special GeoWoodstock T-shirt, and we sold out quickly at our GW booth, with folks signing up for more.

So it's back on sale - get yours before they're gone forever! The shirts are $12 + shipping, and we'll be taking orders until August 6 for delivery in mid-August.

T-shirt orders are now closed.

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:26:38 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=454 Going APE event on Seattle Times home page http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=452 WSGA's Going APE event is on the Seattle Times home page today (July 5), with a nice video collage of folks visiting the cache and voice-over commentary by several cachers, including our own TotemLake! cool.gif View the video. There's also a good story on GeoWoodstock.

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:14:42 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=452 APE Coin to be Released Friday http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=450 Our new "Going APE" geocoin is here, and it looks fantastic - way better than the artwork! cool.gif The ape and translucent background on one side, the tunnel glow on the other...all celebrating our own “Tunnel of Light,” the only remaining APE cache in the U.S.

This initial release is the GeoWoodstock VIII edition, with an antique gold finish. The coin will debut this Friday, July 2, at WSGA's Going APE event. Only registered participants will be able to buy it at the event. The $12 coin will also be sold at the WSGA booth on Saturday at GeoWoodstock (one per caching name), until we run out. More coin info.

GeoWoodstock volunteers: All of you will have the opportunity to buy the GeoWoodstock edition of the new APE coin – no worries. Therefore, we are requesting that you not buy a coin during GeoWoodstock, to maximize those we have for attendees. Immediately after GW, WSGA will email all volunteers - those that worked WSGA events, COWWS events, for vendors, etc. - with the specifics on ordering your gold APE coin (1 per caching name). So, please don’t worry – you will be able to buy this special coin.

After GeoWoodstock, we also will be minting the General edition, which will be antique silver and available to all geocachers on an ongoing basis.

]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:27:20 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=450 Channel your inner Apezilla! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=449 We need a few folks willing to go ape - literally! - at this Friday's Going APE event. Want to wear an ape costume and make a monkey, er, ape of yourself? Ever wonder what it feels like to be Sasquatch? Now's your chance! Check it out, and volunteer by Tuesday!

Update 6/30: Thanks to those who volunteered - we now have two Apezillas ready to go!
]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:45:38 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=449 New! WSGA Cache Recommendations http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=447 It's here! Our new Cache Recommendations section debuts today. It's organized by region, with separate sections for routes and special interests. We hope this new section will benefit cachers across Washington as well as visitors who ask "which caches should I do?"

The genesis of this section was my Northwest Classics bookmark list. But it only has a handful of caches across the region, and there are many more great caches out there. Jcar suggested we create a Cache Recommendations section on our site organized by region and route, something I'd been wanting to do as well. Jcar spearheaded the project, with the goal of launching it ahead of GeoWoodstock, and we created the lists with the help of Lizzy and other contributors (thanks, y'all!). We also included custom lists from cachers who've taken the time to build and maintain them (Lizzy is a big player here, too).

We hope this annotated suite of bookmark lists will provide some good ideas, whether you’re visiting one area or travelling across the state, looking for night caches to do or the next challenge to complete.

If you have suggestions of caches to add (or delete), or custom bookmark lists to include, please let us know at wsga.cache.recommendations@gmail.com.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:45:43 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=447 Get Your WSGA GeoWoodstock T-shirt http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=441 All aboard the hippie bus! WSGA has created a special GeoWoodstock T-shirt, and you can get it one of two ways:
  • Volunteers at the WSGA booth and Going APE event, as well as hosts of other WSGA events, receive the Volunteer shirt FREE, along with an APE Cachekinz.
  • Buy the Club version online (sales closed June 21) or at the WSGA booth at GeoWoodstock.

We hope lots of folks will be wearing our shirt at GeoWoodstock to really represent!

]]> Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:27:19 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=441 Join the Cache Maintenance Drive http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=440 It's time to kick our Cache Maintenance Drive into high gear to ensure all caches are in good shape for GeoWoodstock visitors. While specific focus is on Central Puget Sound, this is a statewide effort, as cachers will be criss-crossing the state. Some caches could see 500+ visitors! Our Cache Maintenance Manager is mc3cats, who is asking all cache owners to maintain their caches by June 20. Get the details.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:22:52 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=440 New APE Geocoin! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=436 No monkeying around – the Going APE geocoin will be released at GeoWoodstock VIII on Saturday, July 3. This new APE coin celebrates our “Tunnel of Light,” the only remaining APE cache in the U.S.

The initial release of 500 coins is the GeoWoodstock VIII Edition, with an antique gold finish. (Future mintings will use a different metal, so this version is unique.) The $12 coin will be sold at the WSGA booth, with a limit of one per customer. More info.

The Going APE coin was designed by FluteFace and Avroair. It’s 2 inches tall with hard enamel and seven colors, including one glow and four translucents. The design features the famous “dancing ape” on the front and the Tunnel of Light on the back. The coin has a custom prefix (AP) and custom icon.

]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 23:59:09 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=436 APE Cachekinz coming! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=433 WSGA's new APE Cachekinz is in production and will debut Friday, July 2, at our Going APE event, and will be sold ($4) at the WSGA booth during GeoWoodstock VIII on Saturday. More info.

Cachekinz are trackable aluminum tags with custom icons - way cooler than standard TB dog tags. The text on the back reads "Project A.P.E. / Mission 9: Tunnel of Light / www.wsgaonline.org" and then the tracking number (ADDICT in this art). The ape's upper hand is gripping the keychain that comes with the tag. It also has a custom icon.

]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 23:45:44 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=433 Board Meeting - June 10 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=431 The WSGA Board of Directors will hold a special Business Meeting on Thursday, June 10, to discuss our GeoWoodstock activities. The meeting will be 7:00-9:00 pm in Live Chat. The agenda is posted as a reply to this announcement.

All members are welcome to attend. To join the meeting, simply click Live Chat in the top navigation.

You may submit questions or agenda items here or email them to the President (hydnsek) until Tuesday, June 8.]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 23:54:26 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=431 Member Geocoin Sold Out http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=428 The exclusive Member version of our 2010 geocoin is now SOLD OUT. Only 350 coins were made, and we will not be reminting them.

The Regular version of the coin, "WSGA 2010 - Celebrating 10 Years of Geocaching," continues to be available for purchase by the general public. 600 of these were minted (nickel finish, dark blue back), and they will also be sold at WSGA's booth at GeoWoodstock.

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 22:51:46 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=428 WSGA is Going APE http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=425 WSGA is Going APE! on July 2, and we hope you'll join us. We're hosting this event to help GeoWoodstock visitors reach the only remaining Project APE cache in the United States - Mission 9: Tunnel of Light (GC1169) - and add the Project Ape icon to their Found caches.

The Friday event is at the Hyak parking area at Snoqualmie Pass. From there, buses will transport folks to the Annette Lake trailhead, where they'll do the four-mile hike (round trip) to the APE cache. They'll also receive an APE Goody Bag containing WSGA swag, bottled water, and a trackable APE Cachekinz (released at this event). We're charging $25, which covers our costs for special-event parks permits (state and federal), bus transportation, liability insurance, rented toilets, and Goody Bags. Full details and registration are on the event page - check it out!

This is WSGA's signature event for GeoWoodstock VIII, and has been in the works for months. Groundspeak granted us an exception to the event guidelines, and more than 250 people have registered so far (updated May 28). Let us know if you'd like to help!]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 00:47:10 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=425 WSGA geocoin now available to general public http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=423 The Regular version of our 2010 geocoin, "WSGA 2010 - Celebrating 10 Years of Geocaching," is now available for purchase by the general public. This is the silver version with the dark-blue back.

Our exclusive Members version (gold, light-blue back) is almost sold out, so if you haven't bought yours yet - now's the time!

]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 23:17:51 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=423 Celebrating 10 Years of Geocaching! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=420 On May 3, 2000, the first geocache was placed outside Portland, OR, a feat made possible a day earlier (May 2) when selective availability (signal degradation) was removed from GPS satellite signals, allowing consumer-grade GPSrs to precisely pinpoint their locations.

Fast forward ten years: There are more than 1 million geocaches active today, and geocachers everywhere are celebrating the anniversary with "10 Years!" events this weekend, part of Groundspeak's year-long Lost & Found celebration. Washington is hosting 14 "10 Years!" events from April 30 to May 2 - and you'll get a special new icon for attending them.

So break out the party hats 'n horns, and come join the celebration!

]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:49:05 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=420 Annual CITO events this weekend, April 24 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=414 This weekend, April 24-25, is Groundspeak's 8th annual CITO weekend. The more we volunteer to help our parks, the more support we'll get for geocaching from the land managers. Plus, giving back to the parks and helping the environment just feels good, doesn't it?

Washington has six CITO events scheduled - please attend one and show your love for the parks!

Thanks to the WSGA members who organized these events!]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:54:17 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=414 WSGA 2010 Geocoin on Sale http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=412 The 2010 WSGA geocoin is now on sale! WSGA members have exclusive purchase rights to both the Member and Regular versions for the first two weeks. On May 1, the Regular version will be available to the general public. Come 'n get 'em!

Update 4/20, 10:00 pm: Half the coins have sold in the first 12 hours!]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:05:15 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=412 Seeking cachers for TV interviews! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=411 Groundspeak has asked me (us) to recommend geocachers to interview for two television segments: a stand-alone geocaching feature for PBS, and a geocaching segment within the "Brain Fitness Frontiers" show.

Specifically, they're looking for cachers who fit one of these profiles:
  • Older (60+ is ideal)
  • Achieved a life change through geocaching (lost weight, made friends, overcame fear of technology, etc)
  • Attending GeoWoodstock VIII

I'm looking for suggestions, so please email me by April 29 to recommend yourself or someone else. Include their caching name, real name, email, and which category they fit. Thanks!!

The production company will also be filming at GeoWoodstock and Groundspeak's Lost & Found event, so watch for them!]]> Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:11:46 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=411 <![CDATA[WSGA's 2010 Geocoin is here! (almost)]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=406 (Update: Received April 30, being delivered to members.)

The coin is titled "WSGA 2010 - Celebrating 10 Years of Geocaching" and has an iconic Northwest theme - the perfect keepsake for both our members and GeoWoodstock visitors. The coin front was designed by WSGA's own Randy Booth (The Pathman), a member of the Cache-cadian chapter, and the back by FluteFace, our geocoin manager. It's 1.5” in diameter with hard enamel, meaning the surface is smooth. The Columbia River is translucent; the salmon are under the translucent water. The river has granulations that resemble river rock. The coin has a custom icon (Washington state) and custom activation code, and the tracking prefix is WA as in previous years.

For the first time, we are offering an exclusive Member version in addition to a Regular version. Only current WSGA members (dues paid for 2010) may purchase the $7 Member version (polished gold, light-blue back, 350 made); the limit is 3 per member. The $9 Regular version (nickel finish, dark-blue back, 600+ made) will be sold to members, non-members, and at GeoWoodstock. The order page is live, with members getting exclusive access for the first two weeks.

So if you haven't renewed your WSGA membership yet (or want to join), now's the time if you want a 2010 Member geocoin. Renew your WSGA membership (or join for the first time).

]]> Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:22:59 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=406 Play Signal for a day! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=403 Ever wished you could have a secret identity? Now you can! Groundspeak is seeking volunteers to wear the Signal costume at its Lost & Found Celebration on July 4 at Groundspeak HQ in Seattle, and they're offering WSGA members first dibs. The event is 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, and each volunteer will have a 30-minute shift (ok, it's not a day).

As Signal, you wander around the event so geocachers can take photos with Signal. Since Signal doesn't speak, a Lackey accompanies you at all times to answer questions and make sure you're comfortable. Volunteers should ideally be 5' 6" to 5' 8" tall, although there's some flexibility.

If you're interested in participating, send an email to pr@groundspeak.com with the title "Signal Costume July 4." In the email, let them know how many 30-minute shifts you're willing to do. And come July 4, we can all have fun guessing who among us is playing Signal!

]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:37:12 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=403 Board Meeting - April 22 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=396 The WSGA Board of Directors will hold our next quarterly Business Meeting on Thursday, April 22. The meeting will be 7:00-9:00 pm in Online Chat.

All members are welcome to attend. To join the meeting, simply click Live Chat in the top navigation.

You may submit questions or agenda items here or email them to the President (hydnsek) until Monday, April 19.

The agenda will be published as a reply to this announcement a few days before the meeting. Topics are likely to include GeoWoodstock, CITO events, our 2010 geocoin(s), the Summer Campout, Treasurer's report, Membership update, and chapter reports.]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:30:01 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=396 Geocaching returns to Discovery Park http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=374 I'm thrilled to announce the publication today of Caching Again in Discovery Park. The name says it all: This is the first cache in Seattle's Discovery Park since they banned caching in November 2007. This is a huge win for WSGA on behalf of geocaching, and is the direct result of effort by our Parks Advocacy Committee and new Discovery Park Liaison, rodgowdy. Read more.]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:24:21 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=374 Memorial Service for Jeff Tucker http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=357
The family asks that donations be made to the Chris Elliott Fund, 704 228th Ave NE #254, Sammamish, WA 98074 or to the charity of your choice.

Jeff's love of geocaching was inspiring to us and all those who knew him. We will miss you Jeff.
]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:03:51 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=357 Summer Campout: Make Your Reservations http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=355 We're now taking reservations for the 2010 WSGA Summer Campout.

The 7th annual Campout will be Aug. 13-15 at Cascade Peaks Resort, on Hwy 12 south of Mount Rainier. This is WSGA’s first campout in the Cascade Mountains, and it's a lovely area, right on the Cowlitz River. Our hosts, acfunk and the South Central Washington Chapter, have lots of fun stuff planned, and the Goodie Bags will include a Campout pathtag (see below).

Early registration bonus: If you register for a campsite before May 31, you'll be entered in a drawing for 10 geocoins. See the event page for details on this and all the Campout activities.

Member bonus: All geocachers are welcome at the Campout, but if you're a WSGA member, you'll save more than the cost of annual dues on your campsite and registration.

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:07:10 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=355 <![CDATA[Check Out WSGA's GeoWoodstock Plans]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=348 With GeoWoodstock VIII only five months away, WSGA's Board has finalized our participation plans, and we have some exciting activities in store. Check it out. This is a tremendous opportunity for WSGA to raise our profile, showcase caching in our region, meet new folks, and make some money.

To be successful, we'll need lots of folks helping with these activities. Huge thanks to the members who volunteered to manage the projects - including jcar, TotemLake, mc3cats, B+L, Lucymogus, and FluteFace - and we hope to see all of you involved over the next few months. Please contact the relevant project manager if you can help (or they may contact you!).

Some of these projects require funds (e.g., minting geocoins), and we are still tight on cash, so if you haven't renewed your membership for 2010 - now's the time!

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:54:14 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=348 New WSGA Vice President http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=344 Congratulations to Lucymogus (Elaine Edwards) of Inland Empire Chapter, our new WSGA Vice President!

The nomination period for the vacant WSGA Vice President position closed Feb. 15, and although six people were nominated (3 Wet Side, 3 Dry Side), only one accepted the nomination.

Since there was a well-qualifed candidate, the Board voted to appoint Lucymogus as the new WSGA Vice President for the remainder of the 2010 term of office. Thanks, Elaine, for your willingness to serve!]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:24:47 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=344 WSGA is Silver Sponsor of GeoWoodstock VIII http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=339 WSGA is now a Silver Sponsor of GeoWoodstock VIII. The $1300 check was presented to troublejv of COWWS at the Feb. 12 Lincoln's Birthday Bash event. As a primary sponsor, our logo appears on the Sponsors page of the GW8 website, with a link back to our site. WSGA will also have a booth at GeoWoodstock, and WSGA's logo will be on the official GW8 T-shirt.




]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:13:43 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=339 <![CDATA[Geocaching and Olympics Don't Mix]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=336 The Winter Olympics begin Friday, Feb. 12, in British Columbia and run through Feb. 28. Accordingly, the Vancouver/Whistler region will witness "the largest domestic security operation in Canadian history." To avoid having geocaches trigger a bomb scare, the British Columbia Geocaching Association (BCGA) is recommending that cachers avoid the Olympic venues until March. Read more.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:26:04 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=336 Nominations for Vice President http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=334 As you know, our Vice President, Jesse Fulbright (Cookingbugs05), resigned effective Jan. 31, as he accepted a new job in Montana. Jesse served on the Board for two years as South Central Chapter Rep and was elected VP for 2010. Jesse was an active and positive force on the board, and he will be missed.

Per our Bylaws, nominations to fill the Vice President position may come from any club member. All nominees must be current WSGA members (dues paid for 2010). If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for Vice President, please email me by Feb. 15. The duties of the Vice President are outlined in Article VIII of the Bylaws.

The election will take place in late February. More information regarding the election procedure and a link to the voting page will be posted here after the nomination period has closed.

Abby Wolfe
WSGA President]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:37:06 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=334 2010 Summer Campout http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=328 The 2010 WSGA Summer Campout will be held at Cascade Peaks Resort on Aug. 13-15, hosted by acfunk and the South Central WA Chapter. Mark your calendars! Full details. ]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:42:03 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=328 Memorial Service for Dianne Kienholz http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=326 One of our fellow cachers, Dianne Kienholz (Lummieh), the matriarch of Seabeck Tribe, died suddenly of heart failure on Jan. 9. Dianne was a wonderful, generous lady and our heart goes out to her family and friends in Kitsap County.

Her daughter Lori asked us to let the geocaching community know that her memorial will be this Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1:00 pm at the Crosby Chapel, 169404 NW Church Rd, Seabeck, with a potluck to follow.

In lieu of flowers, they ask that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital in Spokane or Childrens Hospital in Seattle in memory of Sherry Anne Kienholz.
]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:26:12 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=326 <![CDATA[WSGA Officer's Resignation]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=317
"I regret that at this time I have to announce my resignation from the Washington State Geocaching Association's Board of Directors, specifically as vice-president, effective February 1st. Having taken a job as the Liberty County Agriculture Extension Agent in Montana my primary residence will be outside of the state of Washington. It is only with sadness and regret that I make this announcement. For over 2 years I have served as the WSGA Central Chapter representative and now as vice-president. My time has been filled with pleasant associations with board members and general members alike and I will treasure those experiences. I have full faith in the current WSGA Board of Directors that they will make and continue to make decisions which are in agreement with the WSGA's mission as a state geocaching community, especially pertaining to outreach to the general public and advocacy with our state agencies.

As per our WSGA bylaws, specifically Article VI, "Vacancies on the Board shall be announced in email and on the web site prior to an election to fill the vacancy. Nominations to fill the vacancy will come from the Board or from the general membership. This election will take place on the website, within a month following the announcements. Individuals elected to fill vacancies will serve the remainder of the standard term of office."

If any of you are ever in the state of Montana, specifically around Great Falls, please don't hesitate to look me up.

Respectfully,

Jesse Fulbright (Cookingbugs05)"
]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:17:36 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=317 WSGA 1st Quarter Board Meeting - January 28 @ 7pm http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=308
Meeting details...
Date: Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The WSGA Virtual Meeting Room in cyberspace.

To join the meeting, simply click the link labeled Live Chat at the top of the page.

Questions or meeting agenda items may be posted in the forums or mailed to the President up to one week in advance of the meeting.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:22:23 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=308 2010 Renewals http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=302 WSGA-PS: Holiday Party (2009) this Saturday if you would like to pay at that time.

Also if registering for the first time Allanon provided excellent instructions here.

If you have any questions please let me know.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:59:53 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=302 2010 Board of Directors http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=297 Congratulations to the new 2010 WSGA Board of Directors!

President
Abby Wolfe (hydnsek)
Vice President
Jesse Fulbright (Cookingbugs05)

Secretary
Caroline Stuckey (tolmaus)

Treasurer
Jim Bertrand (jcar)

Puget Sound Chapter Rep
Craig Brown (The Jester)

48-North Chapter Rep
Margaret Dunn (FluteFace)

Cache-Cadians Chapter Rep
Amber Barber (Ambrosia)

South Central WA Chapter Rep
Alan Funk (acfunk)

Inland Empire Chapter Rep
Lee Campbell (Bikely & Wifely)

Southwest WA Chapter Rep
Debbie Combs (derbydancer)

North Olympic Peninsula Chapter Rep
Russ Wilson (MountainShadow)]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:17:21 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=297 WSGA Elections are open http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=293 The polls are now closed. Thank you to all that voted.

The polls are open and ready for you to cast your votes for 2010 WSGA board members and chapter representatives.

From the WSGA home page (Click Here), you'll find the link for "Board Elections" on the left margin of the page -- if you are a full WSGA member that paid dues during 2009, you'll be directed to a webpage for you to cast votes for the slate of candidates.

Please take a few minutes after you have placed your votes to renew your membership for next year. Click on the same link above, and click on the blue button in the top left corner of the page to take you to a Paypal page that will allow you to quickly and easily pay your dues for next year.

Thanks for your support of the WSGA!]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:54:49 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=293 Last Chance for 2010 Board Nominations http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=290 The nomination period for the 2010 Board of Directors is now closed. Thank you everyone! The candidates will be announced soon. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:40:46 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=290 WSGA Fall Board Meeting -- November 19 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=284
Meeting details...
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: WSGA chatroom -- simply click on the "Live Chat" button at the top of the page to be automatically connected.

Questions or meeting agenda items may be posted in the forums or mailed to the President up to two days in advance of the meeting.
]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:57:19 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=284 GeoWoodstock Committee Formed http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=254 GeoWoodstock Committee, which will drive our participation in next year's mega-event, celebrating the 10th anniversary of geocaching in the place where it all started – the Pacific Northwest. COWWS is hosting the July 3, 2010, mega-event in Carnation, but GeoWoodstock is really a multi-day constellation of events, and WSGA is working with COWWS to support them in making this the most successful GeoWoodstock ever. This is a great opportunity for WSGA to welcome our visitors (5,000+), raise our profile, put money in our coffers, and have loads of caching fun with folks from around the world.

You can find out more in our new GeoWoodstock 8 forum. We've posted our initial brainstorming on various things WSGA might do – let us know what you think, what ideas you have. We'll provide regular updates to keep our members informed and involved, so check back periodically and let us hear from you!

I'm the committee chair, and you can email me anytime. Our initial committee members are jcar, treew, tolmaus, seattlegeekgrrrlz, and AndrewRJ – huge thanks to them for their enthusiasm and ideas.

To be successful, we'll need everyone's help over the next year, members and non-members alike - this is really a Northwestern caching extravaganza, not just about individual clubs - so mark your calendars and let us know how you want to be involved!]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:55:17 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=254 WSGA Campout Forecast http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=248
We will have to close ONLINE registration sometime Wednesday Afternoon, so we can compile the list and take it with us to the park.


]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:33:03 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=248 <![CDATA[WSGA Secretary's Vacancy filled]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=241
We thank all who considered serving in this position, and hope that you will be willing to serve in the future on the WSGA board -- the nomination period for the 2010 annual term will be announced later this fall.

Sincerely,

Laurie Freeman
WSGA President
for the WSGA Board of Directors]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:15:02 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=241 In Person WSGA Business Meeting http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=239 Camp Out and is open to all members to attend.

Meeting details...
Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Time: Evening - exact time TBD

Questions or meeting agenda items may be posted in the forums or mailed to the President up to two days in advance of the meeting.]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:46:44 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=239 <![CDATA[WSGA Officer's Resignation]]> http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=238
Per our by-laws, nominations to fill the remainder of his term (through December 31, 2009) may come from the WSGA Board or from the general membership. If you would like to nominate yourself or another WSGA member for this open position, please submit an email to WSGA no later than July 31. Brian will provide electronic files of all minutes and other correspondence to the new secretary, and will be available to answer questions during the transition period.

The election will take place early in August on the WSGA website. More information regarding the election procedure and a link to the voting page will be posted here after the nominating period has closed.

Laurie Freeman
Your WSGA Board President
Washington State Geocaching Association
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:09:28 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=238 Geocaching.com website down http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=224 Link to KIRO TV summary of fire

Here is the story of what happened that is posted at Jeremy Irish's own blog site...

When I get a phone call at 3am it is one of two things - either a relative has passed away or a server has gone down. Looking at those two options I would always take the latter. Bryan was on Caller ID, so I knew it was the latter. What I didn't realize was that this wasn't the ordinary check, reboot and "all's good" kind of server issue. I tried to VPN into the machines and nothing was resolving, which is generally a Bad Thing. I dusted off my cardkey (unused for at least a year), grabbed my car keys and headed out the door in that daze that only a mom or dad knows during a 4am feeding. The usual fearful thoughts went through my head about the worst case scenarios. Once I arrived at the Fisher Plaza building I circled the block and drove to the entrance to the parking garage, passing my keycard and receiving a satisfying beep and green light, but the gate didn't raise to let me enter. Through my dozy haze I realized that the parking garage was a dark maw with only the peek of a car in the shadows. It dawned on me that this was no longer just My Problem but Someone Else's Problem. This is one part frustrating and one part relieving. Although a power outage was a shock to the machines we've had similar problems at Fisher Plaza* and the machines were restarted with some coaching. So I settled into the parking lot across the street and walked over to the entrance. Arriving at the entrance I validated my initial observation that, yes, the power was out, so I struck up a conversation with some folks loitering near the entrance. "Is the power out?" I inquired, more as a conversation starter to get some additional information about what happened. "Duh," a woman responded with a linguistic flourish. Apparently this was a Kiro employee Who Doesn't Speak with Tech Guys, but I persisted and got some general information. Yes, the power was out. It was due to a fire and one of the generators was fried. And it had been down since around 11pm. And they were here since 3 and they were sooo bored. I realized that whatever welcome I had spent had emptied the account, so I noticed a person looking just as dazed and techie as me and struck up a conversation with him. Andrew was from PopCap Games and was also called out to check on his servers. Although most of their sites were up, they're Facebook games were hosted exclusively at Internap in the Fisher Plaza Building. After a while, more tech folks would appear and congregate, sharing any emails received by Internap which were sparse and devoid of any real content, but we'd get wisps of information from other folks who "know people" - generally the guys who actually have to get the work done. What I heard was this: An electrical cabinet set itself on fire between 11pm and midnight There was 6 inches of water in the parking garage where the generators are. This happened from putting out the fire. No one was injured (thanks for asking) One generator is fried and the other is sitting in the water so it is unusable The Fire Marshall wasn't letting anyone in (until around 8am when I got in) Rumors stated that the sprinklers did turn on but as alarming as it sounds, they didn't turn on in the colocation facility - so no wet machines Kiro stations like Kiro Channel 4 in the building weren't broadcasting - instead they were broadcasting content from sister stations. Once I got in I inspected the machines to make sure that they weren't buried in rubble or water. With nothing else I to do I headed home to wait for the "experts" to resolve the issue and update geocachers about the situation. Realizing I couldn't get the word out on the site outages via the normal channels, like email and the web sites, I resorted to posting to Twitter, which in turn posted to Facebook. Fortunately the geocachers continued to retweet and repost the updates throughout the day, so hopefully the information is getting out there. We even updated the text for the iPhone application but that won't satisfy many folks who are experiencing network errors when trying to look up caches. Fortunately we're in good company. Authorize.Net and Bing Travel and other larger clients are at the facility so Internap is being very serious about getting this resolved. Sometimes it is good to ride on the coattails of the bigger guys when you have a big problem to solve. I'll update when I have more information. In the meantime I'm monitoring emails and Twitter. When the machines come back online I'll get a flurry of emails so I can head down to make sure that the machines get back online. And I'll continue to update via Twitter and Facebook until this gets resolved. You can follow the latest developments with the hashtag #fisherfire or search for Fisher Plaza or follow me @locuslingua on Twitter. *Around 2006 Fisher Plaza lost power allegedly due to a safety switch meant to shut down power if someone was electrocuted. It's a nice safety feature unless some knucklehead hits it by mistake.
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:10 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=224 WSGA Business Meeting http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=217
Meeting details...
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The WSGA Virtual Meeting Room in cyberspace.

To join the meeting, simply click the link labeled Live Chat at the top of the page.

Questions or meeting agenda items may be posted in the forums or mailed to the President up to two days in advance of the meeting.

Addenda to be posted in the forums prior to the meeting.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:24:30 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=217 Welcome to our newest WSGA Chapter http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=199 It's my pleasure to announce our newest WSGA chapter, covering Clallam County, Jefferson County, and Kitsap County on the Northern Olympic Peninsula. The chapter representative for the remainder of this year is Russ Wilson ... Mr. MountainShadow, of Port Angeles.

We all welcome you into the WSGA, and look forward to your news and events -- Congratulations!]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 10:31:11 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=199 Order Your CITO Gear Now! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=192 Order your own CITO shirt to wear with pride!

With your help, this year's statewide CITO events will be the best ever! These events are a great opportunity to show that geocachers care about the environment and their local communities, too. The WSGA, in cooperation with Groundspeak, Inc., has produced a special shirt design to show how Washington cachers are pitching in this year to help keep our state clean and green! Place your order online and have them shipped directly to you, or have them shipped to your WSGA chapter representative for local pickup to save on shipping costs.



These high quality, all cotton or cotton/poly blend, are screened on the front with a special 4-color design just for Washington cachers to wear and enjoy! Shirts are available as shown in Khaki, or in Safety Orange. Please specify your color choice when ordering!

PRICES

Short sleeve t-shirts:
Sizes S, M, L, XL $10.00
Sizes kids S, M, L $10.00
Sizes 2XL, 3XL, 4XL $12.00

Long sleeve t-shirts:
Sizes S, M, L, XL $13.00
Sizes 2XL, 3XL, 4XL $15.00

Hoodies:
Sizes S, M, L, XL $22.00
Sizes 2XL, 3XL $25.00

Shipping:
Ship to your chapter representative for pickup at a CITO event:
$2.00 per item ordered
Ship directly to your home or office:
$5.00 for one item
$7.00 for two items
$10.00 for three or more items.

You may place an order for these shirts at any time during the year. Please allow at least two weeks prior to a CITO event for delivery in time for the event -- all shirts will be custom made to order!

To PLACE an order, send an email to WSGA CITO Shirts with the following information:

Your name, geocaching user name, shipping address, phone, and email address
Your WSGA chapter (if you will pick up your shirt locally at a CITO event)
Preferred color (khaki or orange)
Style (short sleeve, long sleeve, or hoodie)
Size (youth S, M, L; adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

To PAY for your order, total up the amount for each item ordered, add the shipping cost as shown above, then navigate to Paypal and enter treasurer@geocachingwa.org in the "Send Money To" box. Be sure to include the total amount for your order, including shipping, and include a note indicating "CITO gear payment" so our treasurer knows what you are paying for!


If you prefer to pay by check, send your payment, payable to WSGA, to P.O. Box 850, Marysville, WA 98270


Special thanks to Groundspeak for allowing the WSGA to use the CITO logo and Signal the Frog for this year's shirt design! The CITO logo and Signal the Frog are trademarks of Groundspeak Inc. Used with Permission. All Rights Reserved.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:38:16 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=192 WSGA-PS Tutorials: Learn GSAK and Go Paperless http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=166
GSAK Beginners
March 21 - Bellevue

For details and signups, please visit the GC.com event page (linked above).

Going Paperless
April 11 - Bellevue

Until March 27, registration for Going Paperless is being offered exclusively to WSGA members. For details and signups, visit the WSGA forum thread (linked above). After that, a GC.com event will be posted for non-member signups.

Depending on the success of these initial sessions, we may offer GSAK tutorials on more advanced topics.

These sessions are being led by The Jester (GSAK guru) and TotemLake (paperless guru). Many thanks to them for generously donating their time and knowledge.]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:25:33 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=166 Announcing the 2009 WSGA Geocoin http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=130 Sold Out

The WSGA is proud to offer a new Geocoin for 2009

General Sales are now Open Closed!!!



The coin is in the shape of the state and measures 1.75" wide by 1.17 inches tall. The front has the WSGA logo superimposed over the state. The back is divided into the current Chapters of the WSGA. The coin is trackable on Geocaching.com and has a unique Icon.



You can order the coins Here

Who: Everyone!
Where: Website only
Price: Members - First two (2) at $6.00 each, up to three (3) more at $8.50 each.
For non-members - the price will be $8.50 for each coin (Max 5).

Delivery: Pick up - Free, Mail - $1.50
Qty Made for Sale: 480 initially. Reorder possible if there is enough demand.
Finish: Antique Silver

Additional information and details are in the Geocoin thread in the Forums.]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:12:42 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=130 First WSGA Business Meeting of 2009 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=96
Meeting details...
Date: Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The WSGA Virtual Meeting Room in cyberspace.

To join the meeting, simply click the link label Live Chat at the top of the page.

Questions or meeting agenda items may be posted here up to two days in advance of the meeting.

Addenda to be posted here prior to the meeting.]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:43:23 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=96 WSGA Election results http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=83 A big thanks.gif to all outgoing members who served on the 2008 board
and a warm welcome to the new and returning members of the 2009 board congrats.gif

The new board will consist of:

President: Laurie Freeman (Half-Canadian)
Vice President: Cathy Hornback (Prying Pandora)
Secretary: Brian Parkhurst (Allanon)
Treasurer: Paul West (Right Wing Wacko)

Chapter Representatives:
Puget Sound: Abby Wolfe (hydnsek)
48-North: Theresa 'Tree' Wines (Mrs Three Bottles)
Cache-cadians: Mike Lawson (The Navigatorz)
South Central WA: Jesse Fulbright (Cookingbugs05)
Inland Empire: Jim Spearman (MtnGoat50)
Southwest Washington: Doug Smith (gonegeofishing)


]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:08:37 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=83 Election Time Is Here! http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=69 Thanks for voting in the WSGA Board Election!
Polls open from December 1 - December 15.



WHERE do I vote?
  • WSGA Home Page
  • Left Side of the Page
  • Under "About the WSGA"
  • Click on "Board Elections"
All Full members in good standing (not in arrears for dues) will have an equal vote for the purpose of electing the Executive Committee. Election to a position will be by simple majority of those voting on the website.

Only the members in good standing of each chapter shall be entitled to vote for the Chapter Representative for their chapter. Each member will need to chose the chapter they wish to be a member of for the purposes of the election. Those not declaring a chapter may only vote for Executive Board Candidates. To chose your Chapter, if you haven't already, click the My Controls at the top of the page then the Edit Profile Information link on the left under Personal Profile.]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:20:46 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=69 Elections for the 2009 WSGA Board of Directors http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=67 The nominations are over and those that are eligible and willing to run have indicated their willingness.

The slate of choices is set and the list can be viewed from the front page portal. Look to the navigation bar at the left under About the WSGA...it's the first link in the list, labeled "Board Elections".

Until Monday, December 1st, clicking it will show everyone a list of all offices and the people running for them. After the 1st, and until midnight of the 15th, only those offices you are eligible to vote for will be shown.

All Full members can vote for:
  • the Executive Committee members (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), and
  • their own Chapter Representative (if a Chapter has been chosen in your profile)

If you have any questions or problems, either prior to or during the elections, post them here or email/PM me or any of the officers through our profile and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

And once again, thank you for your support of the WSGA!!!]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:06:08 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=67 From the Desk of the President http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=64
I've started a blog titled "From the Desk of the President", where you'll be able to read a monthly article or feature story about caching in the Northwest. I'll also post news items and special features from time to time, so be sure to check back often to keep updated on the latest happenings around the state.

Here's a link to my blog and the first entry -- you'll get a sneak preview of our 2009 campout location! Half-Canadian's blog]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:42:13 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=64 WSGA Board Nominations Begin Today http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=55 Want to serve on the WSGA Board of Directors? Know someone that would be a good candidate? Now is the time to begin submitting nominations for 2009 board positions.

Executive Committee positions are:
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
In addition, there are positions for a representative from each active chapter.

Responsibilities of the various board positions are detailed here in the WSGA Bylaws. All eligible nominees must be WSGA members in good standing, and Chapter Representatives must be from the chapter they represent.

The nomination period will continue through Sunday, November 23rd. Send your nominations via email to Nominate at wsgaonline dot org

The voting period will be from December 1-15]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:35:15 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=55 WSGA Business Meeting http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=51
Meeting details...
Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Time: 7pm
Location: The WSGA Virtual Meeting Room in cyberspace.

To join the meeting, simply click the link label Live Chat at the top of the page.

Questions or meeting agenda items may be posted here.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:57:35 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=51 2009 WSGA Campout Location http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=14
This promises to be a beautiful location for our campout in a new setting on the Pacific coast, and an area with some great geocaching opportunities.

The campout date is set for Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16. Along with the group site, we will also have 12 regular campsites with utility hookups reserved right next to the group area. More details to follow soon!

Here's a link to the park's webpage to get you started: Twin Harbors State Park]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:21:20 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=14 Full Member User Information http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=5
Without this information we will be unable to send you your membership packets upon renewal!

This information will be kept private and will not be shared with anyone. We will ONLY use it to send you your membership packages or for official WSGA business.

Click on "My Controls" an the Top Menu, then select Edit Profile.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:09:36 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=5 Website Upgrades http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2
We are changing our forum software from a very buggy and apparently insecure package to a well supported package from Invision Power. This is the same forum software that Groundspeak chose to use and customize.

Some additional features that will be coming in the upcoming days are a Photo Gallery for your Geocaching Pictures and a BLOG site.

It may take some time for us to get all the features of our old site moved over to the new site so we ask for your patience.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:55:17 -0700 http://www.wsgaonline.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=2