Picture by Ericles and PTBilly.
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)
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 geocaching.
You're heard of MEGA-EVENTS? This is quite the opposite in a
variety of ways. FLASH MOBS have gathered for other reasons
(more info here). Come be part of this historic
event!
The event will last EXACTLY 15 minutes, not one second
longer.
The event will begin precisely at 1:00 PM EST on May 15, 2010. The
event will be held at Watchung Reservation in Union County, NJ .
This is in an open public space. The event will be highly organized
and facilitated by volunteers. A minute by minute itinerary will be
posted. We will also have printed copies of this ultra-precise
itinerary distributed at the event.
In keeping with the theme, please sport a beard if you have one for
the group picture.
The Plan
At exactly 1:00 PM (as determined by the GPS clock) we will place a
bucket full of nice, new swag at the coordinates. We will place a
small CD player on the ground near the bucket to play some
pleasant, upbeat music. At this point, all geocachers will
converge, seeming to come out of "nowhere". (grin)
One volunteer will hand out "log sheets" / raffle entries (same
sheet). Participants will sign the log sheets (which will later
become a log book), to qualify for attendance and drop them in a
designated collection box. Bring a pen. Participants may trade swag
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.
ITINERARY:
12:45 PM - 12:59 PM - Participants wait patiently and/or stroll
around the area. STAY AWAY from ground zero until the signal is
given. Best as you can, act like a muggle, pretend not to know each
other or give any indication that something is about to happen. At
12:59 PM slowly begin to move towards ground zero.
1:00 PM – Everyone will converge right at ground zero. Log
slips will be handed out - Bring your own pen or pencil. Sign
individual log slip and drop it in the fish bowl.
1:05 PM – snacks will be distributed
1:08 PM – Group picture takes place. Listen carefully and
follow all directions given by photographer quickly as to where to
line up.
1:12 PM - At this time we will be having a raffle and the name
picked will from the collection box. Swag bucket will also be
available.
1:14 PM - One minute warning is announced: "It is now 1:14.
Prepare to leave!"
1:15 PM EXACTLY – Everyone leave immediately!
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.
Parking can be difficult to find. If you can't find parking you
might miss the event!
Note: Although participants are welcome to get together after the
event, the event will officially be over at 1:15. Afterwards, we
are planning a picnic in the park (see coordinates for Evergreen on
the Loop), please bring something to share and note it in your
"will attend" log. Note that no alcohol will be permitted.
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!)