WWFM IV Wausau, WI (HATS!) November 8th,
2008
Summary: The Basic Idea:
A
"Flash Mob" Gathering of Geocachers. Only 15 minutes long! You MUST
be present and sign a log sheet DURING this time to claim the
event.
Please BYOP! (Bring your own pen) And BYOH! (Bring your own
hat)
The World Wide Flash Mob Event:
Dozens of events all around the world, coordinated to happen at
the same
time
to bring together geocachers and introduce others (newbies) to the
geocaching.
You're heard of MEGA-EVENTS? This is quite the opposite in a
variety of ways. FLASH MOBS have
gathered for other reasons.
Come be part of this historic event!
The event will last EXACTLY 15 minutes, not one second
longer.
This is a themed event. Please wear a hat. Any hat will do, but the
crazier, nuttier or funnier the better.
The event will begin precisely at 12:00 Noon on Nov 8, 2008. The
event will be held at The Arts Block Square in downtown Wausau.
This is known as the 400 block to locals. This is in an open public
space. The event will be highly organized and facilitated by
volunteers. We could use a couple more, so if you would like to
help, send us an email.
The Plan
Before the event starts, mill around downtown. Try not to look like
you are waiting for something to happen. Hide your hats and do your
best muggle impersonation.
At exactly 12:00 Noon (as determined by the GPS clock) we will
place an ammo can and a swag bucket at the listed coordinates. At
this point, all geocachers will put on their hats and converge,
seeming to come out of "nowhere".
Volunteers will hand out "log sheets" / raffle entries (same sheet)
as well as the banquet meal. Participants will sign the log sheets
(which will later become a log book), to qualify for attendance and
drop them in the ammo can. Bring a pen. Participants
may trade swag and travelers via the swag bucket at any time. We
encourage you to bring nice swag to trade.
If any muggles are curious about the event we will have a volunteer
hand out fliers that explain geocaching.
At 12:10, we will take a group photo. Please listen carefully for
instructions and assemble as quickly as possible.
At 12:14, we will call out the raffle winner. The prize will be the
official Flash Mob ammo can and a FTF honors certificate.
At precisely 12:15 a signal will be given and all attendee will
throw their hats in the
air. The swag bucket and the log sheets will be packed
up and sealed away. The event area will be vacated without a
trace!!!
Only those participants whose names appear on the log sheets may
log the event.
Tell your friends and help promote the event!
Suggestion: COME EARLY TO FIND
PARKING. There are numerous parking ramps in the area
(free on weekends) within a short walking distance to the
square. Please keep your hats hidden!
Note: Although participants are welcome to get together after the
event, the event will officially be over at 12:15. Afterwards, at
the meeting, participants may chat, meet, eat and plan for a day of
caching!!! We will recommend a nearby meeting place during the
event.
I'm sure there will be several muggles nearby who will wonder "What
did I just see? What just happened?" (That's part of the
fun!)
Please
note on your Will Attend log how many will be in your
group.
