GeoScouting Meeting Notes

Here are the notes of the first GeoScouting Meeting on November 13th posted by Renee Siegel. Since the Chapter is going to actively support and promote GeoCaching, we will work closely with this group.

BSA "Get In The Game" GeoScouting 2010

Upcoming meeting dates: Wed, Dec 2nd 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc
Wed, Jan 13th 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc
??Wed, Feb 3rd 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc??


1. "Treasures of Scouting"--Scout-themed geocaches that showcase Scouting people and programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Scouting Alumni, and Volunteers

Cache to Eagle Series--
---possibly a series within each district (there are 6 districts within Bluegrass Council) Start with Palisades/Elkhorn (Renee & Ryan Siegel), and Lake Cumberland (Dale Morton)
---patch for completion of a series
---any FTF prizes???
---segment patch for each district as each district is completed (segments would fit & circle around main (Council?) Cache to Eagle patch)
---Marlene Gonzalez checking into patches & patch segments (to have information ready for Dec 2 meeting)
---Dale Morton to prepare flyer/email with information on Cache to Eagle Series (to be ready for Dec 2 meeting)

Other Scout-themed geocache series ideas--
Boy Scout Law (one started in Lexington by Renee & Ryan Siegel)
Cub Scout Rank
Boy Scout Rank
Venture Crew Positions
Fun Scout Series (one started at Camp McKee by Renee & Ryan Siegel) (ie. A Scout is Tall, A Scout is Hungry)
Possible locations
---Camp McKee
---Raven Run
---McConnell Springs
---etc...


2. "Pillars of Scouting"--Trackables (Scout-themed geocoins and travel bugs that go from cache to cache around the nation to highlight core Scouting values)

Race to 2010 --Trackable Pinewood Derby (geocoins? or travel bugs?) for racing



3. Upcoming GeoScouting Events--For our Council

A. (Event) Cache In Trash Out (CITO)--Partnering with Geocaching.com, a single day of service throughout America. More information coming soon. (Spring 2010???)
--do in each district IF there is at least 1 to 2 people in that district to organize & run event
--choose location that needs CITO badly
--have at least 1 cache (new or existing) near the CITO event
--alternative ideas on doing the CITO where date conflicts arise
---each district hold a CITO as close to the actual date as possible

B. (Activity) Cub Scout Spring Campout--Camp McKee, KY First weekend of May 2010
--add geocaching or GeoScouting activity to teach young boys & leaders/parents how to play
--need GPSr's to loan out or bring their own??
---Council has 5 Garmin Etrex models for loaning out now
--temporary caches at Camp McKee for activity?

C. (Activity at LARGE Event) 2010 Kentucky Camporall--Icthus Farm, Wilmore, KY Oct 15-17, 2010
--GeoScouting/Geocaching activity
--need GPSr's
---Marlene Gonzalez to contact Garmin about possibly donating or loaning GPSr's for Council's use
--patch for activity completion?

D. (Activity) Summer Camp-Camp McKee, KY Summer 2010
--add geocaching activity to teach older boys & adults/leaders how to play & competition (Like Cats Eyes & Orienteering challenges)
--temporary caches at McKee for activity?



4. To Add For Next Year

A. Troop and Crew Training events in Districts or within Council
--Potential locations
----SECC
----Jacobson Park
----Cumberland Lake SRP on Earth Day (existing event)

B. Cacheing Along A Trail/Backpacking Events & Activities


********************************************Additional Notes********************************************

****There will be a Geocaching merit badge coming out in Early 2010!!!****
--add this to Summer Camp merit badges offered!!


NOTE: Wehali OA Chapter (Lexington area) of Kawida Lodge is volunteering to help & wants to be involved


--We will need a Chair for every district
--We will need a geocaching account for Council (suggested name: BGBSA204 or maybe BG_BSA_204?) Marlene Gonzalez to create account (Premier account @ Geocaching.com)


Submitted by,

Renee Siegel (aka cacheseeker859)--geocaching team with Ryan Siegel
Troop 110