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

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

AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - Library Display
Presenter: Mark Derr
Discussion: The officers brought items for the library display and gave them to Mark Derr.

Action Item: Let officers know if any additional items are needed for the display.
Person Responsible: Mark Derr, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.


AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - Equipment Trailer
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Mike Henthorn's client has not given him an answer on whether the trailer on Mike's lot is for sale. John Elfrank priced a new 10x6 trailer and also brought pictures to the meeting of a used trailer in good shape with new tires and a plywood interior, which the new trailer does not have.
Conclusions: The officers approved the purchase of the used trailer that John found as long as the title is clear. The trailer has more than enough room for all SLAGA and MOGA equipment and supplies, as well as any tables, chairs, or First Aid equipment that SLAGA or MOGA might purchase in the future. Adhesive from old decals will need to be removed from the exterior of the trailer.

Action Item: Find out how to transfer title to SLAGA.
Person Responsible: Jim Greene, Deadline: ASAP.


Action Item: Purchase used trailer and have title transferred to SLAGA.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.

Action Item: Get estimates for removing adhesive, painting the trailer, and adding SLAGA decals.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.


AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - Summer Picnic
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: New date for the Summer Picnic is on the SLAGA calendar. Picnic inventory items have been updated.
Conclusions: No further actions required at this time.


AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - Busch Wildlife Expo
Presenter: Jim Greene
Discussion: Jim requested the same spot as last year for the SLAGA booth. At least 10-12 volunteers are needed for this event. SLAGA will provide cold sandwiches and drinks for volunteers. Inventory items needed include the pop-up canopy, SLAGA banners, Garmin Etrexes, temporary caches and swag. It was noted that no new members have joined as a direct result of this event in the past.
Conclusions: The benefits to SLAGA from participation in this event will be reviewed at a later date.

Action Item: Ask for volunteers for this event in the next email blast.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: ASAP.


AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - Fall Picnic
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Mark and Shirley Derr have offered to host the Fall Picnic if no one else volunteers. As of today, the officers have not been contacted by any members interested in the hosting the event.
Conclusions: Mark and Shirley will choose a location and a date for the picnic.

Action Item: Announce Fall Picnic hosts in next email blast.
Person Responsible: John Elfrank, Deadline: ASAP.


AGENDA ITEM: OLD BUSINESS - SLAGA Geocoin Icon
Presenter: Jim Greene
Discussion: Jim has created the artwork for the SLAGA geocoin icon. It is based on the current SLAGA logo.
Conclusions: The artwork should be submitted to Groundspeak. The cost of having an icon has already been paid when the SLAGA geocoins were first purchased.

Action Item: Submit SLAGA geocoin icon to Groundspeak.
Person Responsible: Jim Greene, Deadline: Next Board Meeting.


AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - St. Francois State Park CITO
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Jamie Hubert at St. Francois State Park has contacted SLAGA about helping with a CITO event there on August 29, 2009. She also requested that we hold a Geocaching 101 class as part of the event.
Conclusions: SLAGA will help with the CITO event and provide 2 t-shirts as prizes. Since most of the officers are out of town the weekend of this event, we will not be able to commit to a Geocaching 101 class. SLAGA will offer to provide geocaching brochures, and will publicize the event to its members and by contacting cachers in the SE Missouri area.

Action Item: Offer to help with CITO portion of the event.
Person Responsible: Laurie Elfrank, Deadline: ASAP.


AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Richmond Heights Geocaching Class
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: Kate Whaley from the Richmond Heights Parks and Recreation Dept. has contacted SLAGA about helping with a Geocaching 101 class at The Heights Community Center.
Conclusions: SLAGA will offer to have Kate sit in on an already-scheduled SLAGA class. We can also see if any local SLAGA members will volunteer to help.

Action Item: Offer to have Kate sit in on a SLAGA class in order to help her plan her own class.
Person Responsible: Laurie Elfrank, Deadline: ASAP.


AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - SLAGA History Document
Presenter: John Elfrank
Discussion: The new SLAGA History document has been published on the SLAGA website. Who is going to be responsible for updating the document each year?
Conclusions: Unless someone volunteers to update the document each year, this should become the responsiblity of one of the officer positions.

Action Item: Ask for volunteers willing to update the History document. Also ask for any information that members would like to be considered for inclusion in the document.
Person Responsible: Laurie Elfrank, Deadline: ASAP.


AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - SLAGA Booth at St. Louis County Parks Event
Presenter: Rich Sheffold
Discussion: Eric at Queeny Park contacted Rich about possibly setting up a booth at an upcoming event along Manchester Road.
Conclusions: Since this is the same day that SLAGA has a Geocaching 101 class scheduled, Rich told him we did not have enough people to man a booth for another event.


AGENDA ITEM: NEW BUSINESS - Park Palooza
Presenter: Rich Sheffold
Discussion: Park Palooza is scheduled for September 12-13 at the Arch Grounds again this year. This is the same day as SLAGA's Complete GPS Course at Queeny Park.
Conclusions: We should be able to find enough volunteers for both events. We need 3-4 people at the GPS class, and about 5 people at Park Palooza each day. If geocoins are displayed at the booth, they should be kept in some sort of display separate from give-away items.

Action Item: Recruit volunteers for Sept. 12-13 events.
Person Responsible: All officers, Deadline: Sept. Board Meeting




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