St. Louis Area Geocaching Association

MEETING MINUTES 2020

17 August 2020/ 6:30 PM / via Zoom (internet meeting platform)

ATTENDEES

Steve Bromley, Michael Smith, Jan Salvaggio,  Melissa Pierce, David DeWitt, John Elfrank, Bill Lange, 

Meeting called to order at 6:38 pm.

Motion called to approve July 2020 minutes by Michael, seconded by Jan. 

Motion called to approve July 2020 treasurer's report by Michael, seconded by Melissa.

Events

• Community Celebration Event was hosted by John on July 18, 2020 at the Riverside Pavilion at Cliff Cave Park. GC8HMMJ
  • There were about 50 attendees that signed the log.
  • Cave tours were well attended at both sessions.
  • Have not mailed the $25 gift cards for premium member attendance prizes at this time.
    • Steve will be taking care of this.
• MOGA 2020 GC8F5PX is now set for October 10, 2020. John gave updates on the progress thus far. 
  • Issues with the camping reservations at this time. This is a Corp of Engineer reservation system problem and ForesterAl is looking into it.
  • Visitor’s center is still closed at this time.
    • Lab cache not active there per request.
    • If the visitors center does not open prior to the event, will plan to have the puzzle competition at a pavilion nearby.
  • Award ceremony room is scheduled. Uncertain if we will be able to hold the event there due to possible Covid restrictions. If not, may hold at the competition pavilion outside instead. 
  • GeoCoins and awards have been designed by Jesse Tuttle of AFK Designs. 
    • Jesse has reassured John that they will be there.

Ongoing Business

• Award Coins for SLAGA have been designed by Jesse Tuttle, however will be dropping this for now. 
  • Will purchase coins from Geocaching.com store instead.
• 20th Anniversary geocoins. 
  • Coin sample photo was received. Red is not as red as we hoped for.
• Volunteers will be needed for the September 12th GC101 class
  • We will be following the current guidelines at that time to know what our expectations will be.
    • Need to hear more from Laura on this.
    • Depending on the room occupancy limit may need to rearrange our volunteers to fit the requirements.
  • Steve completed the GPX files for the class and has forwarded it to both Michael and Bill.
    • They will check it over to make sure it’s correct.
  • Michael will research out to Nan to see if she’s available to help
    • Robert has already agreed.
  • Melissa will pay for the lunch on her credit card and will be reimbursed at a later date.
  • Steve will arrange to drop off:
    • GPS units to either Patricia, Melissa, or Bill.
    • Swag for the cache nearest the building.
  • Inside banner will be brought by Bill.

Other Business

• SLAGA officers ballots have been sent out.
  • Some issues with people not receiving them. 
    • Dave to resend.
  • Voting will be open from July 15- August 31, 2020
  • Currently only have these nominees:
    • Steve Bromley for President
    • Robert Klemme for Vice President
    • Nan Dabler for Treasurer
  • New officers will be announced at the Fall Picnic on October 31, 2020
  • Will invite the incoming officers to meetings starting next month so they can get up to speed.

New Business

• None

Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm by Michael, seconded by Melissa

NEXT MONTH’S INFORMATION

Second week of September tentative. More information forthcoming.