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Post by ladybugkids on Oct 26, 2013 7:45:16 GMT -9
Many thanks to those who participated in the Open Microphone Event on October 24. Members from Homer, Fairbanks, and Anchorage came together to discuss what they want to see GeocacheAlaska! do in the future. Please use this thread to add to the list!!!Kudos to the candidates who attended and spoke about why they are running for the 2014 GeocacheAlaska! Board of Directors. There was a lot of enthusiasm shown! PresidentWes Skinner/NorthWes - Mike Malvick spoke on Wes Skinner's behalf Vice PresidentCameron Gilchrist/AlaskaCariboozer TreasurerRoberta Bromlow/Polgera SecretaryMichael Malvick/Ladybug Kids WebmaterScott Aleckson/SSO JOAT Members at Large (4 will be elected) Lyle Brown/shotgunsgm Louise Kempker/freeweez Sean McErlane/Mac_5115 Anthoney Roof/firemanak (two-year term) Dana Rosso/DR-AK (two-year term) John Scoblic/Scobey - Mike Malvick spoke on John Scoblic's behalf Joel Vos/Neversummer (two year term) Robert Burton/burtonsinak Flip Chart Notes from Open Microphone SessionBy Cameron, GeocacheAlaska!'s mission in three easy words: - educate
- advocate
- socialize (We need a word that ends in "ate." "Associate" is the best that Thesaurus.com came up with.
Event Ideas/Requests- Mo' Pi IV and 2Pi
- Southeast Alaska Ferry Ride
- Cordova Ferry Ride
- H.E.L.P. II
- Anchorage Picnic like the Annual Sonai Picnic - When asked if he would do it, Scott correctly eminded folks in the room there are plenty of Anchorage cachers who could pull off a similar event.
- More Camping
Communication Feedback (tallies are unofficial quick counts, but are provided to show relative interest in each medium- Forums, including the news banner - 8
- Facebook - 10
- Twitter - 2
- Website - 8
- Newsletter - A lot (keep it monthly)
- Direct E-mail - A lot
- Suggestion from the floor - GeocacheAlaska! stickers for cache containers
- Joel Vos recommended using Mailchimp to coordinate/integrate e-mail/Facebook/Twitter/etc. communications
Outreach Idea from FairbanksIdentify cachers who are willing to serve as community hosts for visiting cachers. Links to their profile or direct e-mail (with individual approval) could be provided in GeocacheAlaska! and Geocaching.com forums as well as the Website.
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Post by NeverSummer on Oct 28, 2013 10:01:40 GMT -9
Mike, another key feedback point from me here in Homer is how well it all went.
That said, perhaps some EduVents could be put on simultaneously to talk about the ways one can log in to webcast/teleconference events. Some folks might not realize how internet phonecalls can work (for free in many cases), or how to utilize certain programs to facilitate meetings where people can't all attend in person.
Or...maybe that is an event best left to do with the BoD and/or "chapter leaders" hailing from different parts of the state?
At any rate, thanks for the detailed outline of what was covered. Can we link this on our twit account and bookspace page?
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Post by ladybugkids on Oct 28, 2013 10:51:24 GMT -9
Mike, another key feedback point from me here in Homer is how well it all went. Thanks! We standardized on WebEx three years or so ago after trying other applications and having issues with the data pipeline and sound quality. Technology has marched on and we could recheck available resources with an eye toward severing the chord with Alyeska's resources. I don't have a MyFace account nor am I a Twit (Tweeter?), so I can't help there. Scott is buried under half a gigabyte of photo submissions. I will be publishing the information in the November newsletter during the next couple of days.
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