[Az-Geocaching] Re: 1st Annual Halloween Radioactive

[Brian Casteel]

Scott,

Thanks for the input.  I'm sure there's going to be 2 distinct camps on this
issue, which is why it was put out to the listserv.  As far as the FTF and
showing up first to grab the FTF, that would be impossible.  The cache
events are going to be scheduled, and the specific information for the
initial stage isn't going to be revealed until the moment that particular
event is to begin. There will be a cache to find/sign, but will have nothing
to do with the event scheduled, OR the proposed FTF prize/find.  The way I
see it, a 'team' of 5 or 6 would get quite expensive at another outing
(i.e., movies/mini-golf/paintball), and this is a safe, enjoyable family
event.  This just simplifies everything for all attendees.  Even as co-host,
I'm forking out the $6 for my family of 4.  Also, the cache 'contest' that
would contain the monies isn't going to be as simple as you think.  Details
are to come in weeks ahead.  A race to the cache is going to be just about
impossible.

Those who visit the cache but do not eat/drink would have no reason to pay.
That doesn't make sense.  The event is both food/drink/caching
entertainment, with events that will appeal to just about everyone.  Due to
the fact that the event is starting around dinner time, it just seemed
logical to have a meal served, and we were looking to make it no more
difficult for attendees than bringing yourself+team, your GPS and an
anticipation of having a blast.

I appreciate you input, and will keep it for consideration.  This idea is
not set in stone, but was discussed and presented to everyone planning this,
and we'll go from there.

Brian
Team A.I.

P.S. You didn't remove all 12-steps.  I showed Tamo one of them, and he
thought it was kind of nutty.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Sparks" <scottsparks1@mchsi.com>
To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 8:14 PM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Re: 1st Annual Halloween Radioactive


> I am opposed to the "fee for food" idea. I agree the proposed amount is
> very minimal but, when you've got 5 or 6 members on your team, it adds
> up.  In principle, I'm opposed to any cache (or event cache) that
> requires a fee.  It tends to exclude those who are on  fixed or limited
> entertainment budgets. And what about people that just want to cache and
> visit and aren't interested in eating?  Do they have to pay? And if they
> don't, are they allowed to find the cache? And if they are FTF, do they
> have a right to the surplus monies?  I would much rather people just
> bring what food they can.  Maybe you could post a note to (or put in the
> description of)  the cache page what food is needed and how much.
>  People planning on attending can pick something from the list and post
> a note saying they'll bring it.
>
> I'm also uneasy with the idea of putting the excess funds in the cache
> for the FTF.  When money (or a prize) is involved, people tend to get
> very competitive.  Plus, FTF generally goes to whoever shows up first
> and it will become, quite simply, a race to the cache.  Not unlike the
> recent Magellan cache hunt which was a complete farce, IMHO.  I'd rather
> see the excess funds, if there are any, given away in a random drawing.
> At least then everyone would have an equal shot at it.
>
> just my $.02.
>
> -- Sprocket
>
> >After Breakfast Cache #3 today, Tamo, Aus Dem Kasten, CopyCache and =
> >myself met at the location of the October event cache to discuss plans =
> >and introduce the area to a few of those wesssssssssiders who rarely =
> >venture to THAT side of the world.
> >
> >During our discussion, the issue of food came up.  Hopefully to ensure =
> >that we don't end up with seven kinds of Dorito's and a 4oz can of dip, =
> >the following idea was discussed:
> >
> >Charging $2 per adult and $1 for children 3-12 to off-set the cost of =
> >food (we provide).  Any funds left over would be placed in the final =
> >stage of the 1313 Dead End Drive cache as an additional prize for the =
> >FTF team.  Depending on how well this is received, and how many attend, =
> >there could be a decent amount for the FTF!  Of course, no estimates =
> >will be available, as we will not have a solid figure of revenue until =
> >the event.
> >
> >Please let me know what you think of this idea, and whether or not we =
> >should just got back to an alphabet/food type system. =20
> >
> >Brian
> >Team A.I.
> >
>
>
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