Welcome to MnGCA's Fall Event and Election 2015!
The MnGCA proudly presents the 2015 Fall Event and Elections to be held at: The Weaver Lake Pavillion, 8401 Dunkirk Lane, Maple Grove, MN on October 10, 2015
Who: This event is open to the public. You do NOT have to be a member of the MnGCA to attend this event. Veteran geocachers, newer geocachers and people who just want to learn what geocaching is about are all welcome. Geocaching is a family oriented activity and so is this event. Bring the kids!
What: A social event with lunch and geocaching activities. We will have prizes, games, caching, contests, kids caches, and more kids activities listed below! There are several permanent caches in the park and maybe even a puzzle cache or two.
When: Saturday, October 10, 2015
9:30am - 2:00pm
Where: N 45 06.460 W 93 29.710
Cost: Free. Parking: Free; Food: Free; Fun: Priceless!
Why: Because it's just plain fun! This is a great chance to "cache" up with friends old and new!
Lunch: The MnGCA will provide burgers and hot dogs free of charge, but would appreciate if folks are willing to bring a potluck food offering to share. See more below!
Potluck
MnGCA will be providing Hotdogs and Hamburgers (courtesy of ButcherAndSwimmer). We would ask that you all bring something to share with the group. Please use the following to determine what you should bring based on your geocaching name.
Limited electrical plugins are available prior to lunch to keep food hot.
If your caching name starts with:
Bring this
0-9 or A-F Salad or a Side dish
G-M Chips or Snacks
N-R Beverages
S-Z Dessert
If you have a signature item, please feel free to bring that; we just ask that to you mention it on your 'will attend' log.
Games and Activities
Creative Cache Container Contest
Back by popular demand, camo a container and submit it to win a prize! The cache needs to be constructed in such a way that it could actually be placed as a cache in the wild. It must be able to stand up to the elements without falling apart or leaking. You must include a log book, and the cache name should be written on it. When you check in and enter your cache, you will be assigned a number; this number will be written on the first page of the log. One voting slip will be handed to each person on check in. There will be three blanks so you can vote for one cache out of each of the three categories (Best Camouflage, Best Craftsmanship, and Most Creative). When you vote, use the number on the first page of the log to indicate which cache you are voting for. You can vote until 12:30 pm; the votes will be tallied at that time. Prizes will be awarded during the "Awards and Door Prizes" time.
Geocaching Bingo
Get to know your geocaching neighbors by filling up your Bingo card.
Turkey Shoot
Place your flag where you thing the target coordinates are and see if you shoot the turkey!
Cache Stat Step Race 10:30 am
Take two steps forward and one step back in this race to the finish line.
TB Relay Race 11 am
Team up with others in a relay race to see who can get their TB back home the soonest.
Schedule of Events
Opening Registration: 9:30am
Games, caching, fun: 10:00am -1:00pm
Lunch: 12:00 noon
Cache Contest Voting deadline: 12:30pm
Meeting, Election, Prizes, and Group Photo: 12:45pm -