Note taker: Laurie Elfrank
Officers in Attendance: John Elfrank, Mark Derr, Jeff Weymouth, Jim Greene, Laurie Elfrank
Guest Presenter(s): Rich Sheffold - Advisor, Paul Konopacki
Invited Guests: Shirley Derr, Arlene Jones, Mariel Leggett

Treasurer's Report: Balance on Hand, Incoming Funds, Outgoing Funds.



AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - SLAGA Banner
Presenter: Jim Greene
Discussion: A 3' x 5' banner was purchased.

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - Microphone Purchase
Presenter: Paul Konopacki
Discussion: Paul delivered a replacement microphone that was built and donated to SLAGA by Dwayne Collett.

Action Item: Recognize Dwayne Collett for his donation.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - GPS 101 and Geocaching 101 Classes at Queeny Park
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: There is a corporate event at Queeny on the same day as the GPS 101 class, so parking will be limited. Jim has waypoints for the GPS 101 class, and markers need to be placed at those spots. Caches have been placed for the Geocaching 101 class, and one of the multicaches needs a tag made for a preliminary waypoint.
Conclusions: Equipment amd supplies needed for the GPS 101 class: projector, a laptop computer, printed copies of the slideshow, soda, water, ice.

Action Item: Place markers at GPS 101 waypoints.
Person Responsible: Rich Sheffold, Deadline: March 13

Action Item: Make copies of GPS 101 Powerpoint presentation.
Person Responsible: Rich Sheffold, Deadline: March 13

Action Item: Get information to Rich for multicache waypoint tag.
Person Responsible: Jim Greene, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - SLAGA Bylaws
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Steve Bromley indicated what changes were made to the bylaws last year.
Conclusions: The bylaws posted on geostl.com are correct and reflect the previously made changes.

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - SLAGA Inventory Update
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: John wants all the officers to review the Inventory form once a month and to update the dates on line items that they have in their possession.

Action Item: Update inventory spreadsheet
Person Responsible: All Officers, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Spring Picnic
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: John asked Arlene if she had any questions or concerns about the upcoming Spring Picnic. Arlene said that she will need someone to bring a generator, as the pavilion does not have electricity. Arlene also asked for help with some things she wanted to add to the event page. John asked Arlene to inventory the picnic supplies and either let him know what supplies he needs to purchase from Costco, or purchase the supplies herself and keep the receipts so she can be reimbursed. John asked the officers if they had suggestions on how to run the officer nominations this year. Paul commented that it is unknown whether a particular member has an interest in running or is qualified to hold an officer's position at the time that nominations are called for.

Conclusions: Attendees could be given a form to indicate their interest in running for an officer's position or to nominate someone else when they register at the picnic. Nominations could also be taken by email if it does not violate the bylaws to do so.

Action Item: Remind members in an email blast that nominations will be taken at the Spring Picnic, and encourage members to nominate themselves if they are interested in an officer's position. Also ask for volunteers to help with picnic jobs, including someone to bring a generator.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: As soon as possible.

Action Item: Check SLAGA bylaws to see if nominations can be taken electronically.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - MOGA
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: All MOGA caches and punches have been placed. There are fewer competitors registered so far than there were competing last year. Locations for next year's MOGA were discussed. If a state park were to sponsor the event, they would cover any insurance requirements, but probably would not allow a large number of permanent caches.
Conclusions: Officers will look for possible locations for next year's MOGA.

Action Item: Contact land managers who may be interested in sponsoring next year's MOGA.
Person Responsible: All Officers, Deadline: As soon as possible.

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Upcoming Milestone Awards
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Jack Anderson wants to know the rules for presenting milestone awards to members who paid their premium memberships after they reached their milestone cache find.
Conclusions: To be eligible to receive the 100-find or 500-find pins, members will be allowed a 30-day grace period to pay their premium membership dues. No grace period will be given for the 1000-find or 5000-find pin/coin sets. Recipients must be premium members on the date that they reached those milestones.

Action Item: Notify Jack Anderson of the updated policy.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: As soon as possible.

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Equipment Trailer
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: John asked the officers if it would be a good idea to purchase a used 5 x 8 enclosed cargo trailer to store and transport equipment and supplies to SLAGA events. Electronic equipment would not be stored in the trailer. Logos could be added to the sides of the trailer for advertising while in transport or at events. Equipment and supplies are currently split among officers' and event hosts' homes. Rich questioned whether it would be cheaper to rent a storage unit, and transport the items by car.
Conclusions: Get prices for used trailers to compare to storage unit costs. Check on property tax, licensing, and insurance issues involved with SLAGA owning a trailer.

Action Item: Get prices for used trailers and storage units.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

Action Item: Check on property tax, licensing, and insurance issues.
Person Responsible: Jim Greene, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Informational Posters
Presenter: Rich Sheffold
Discussion: Rich has an extra set of SLAGA posters in frames, since the frames were not needed at the South County Recreation Center.
Conclusions: Contact Busch Wildlife to see if they have a place to display the posters.

Action Item: Contact Mike Griffin to see if there is a place at Busch Wildlife to display framed SLAGA posters.
Person Responsible: Jim Greene, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - August Library Display
Presenter: Mark Derr
Discussion: Mark asked for volunteers to help with the upcoming library display at Tesson Ferry Library.
Conclusions: Mark will decide what kinds of items should be included in the display and ask officers for help collecting those items.

Action Item: Contact Laurie Elfrank with list of what items are needed.
Person Responsible: Mark Derr, Deadline: Next Board Meeting

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