Geocaching HQ staff will attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! Eileen (eileenk9) is the Human Resources Manager (or should we say Lackey Resources Manager?) at Geocaching HQ. She recently traveled to Texas to attend the GeoWoodstock XVII Mega-Event (GC7NBWQ). Here’s her trip recap.
“For a person your size, you sure can eat a lot,” my fellow Lackey said to me over a Reviewer dinner. With my mouth full of Texas-style barbecue, it wasn’t lost on me that I’ve always been one to bite off more than I can chew. So when I had the privilege of addressing the community at Geowoodstock and exclaimed, “I’ve got 200 lackey tags I don’t want to bring back home,” I had no idea I’d be swarmed by the hundreds who wanted to interact with little old me! To my pleasant surprise, I got to spend a few precious moments with each individual who I handed my lackey tag, and each interaction felt like I was talking to a cherished friend. It was at that moment I remembered to not underestimate the power of community-building over a shared experience — and I soaked it all in!
