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2009 Cheboygan County Geocache Bash!
The SAGeocachers are pleased to announce the second annual Cheboygan County Fall Geocache Bash
(GC1WZER).
September 26, 2009
This event will be a combined outing for both new and seasoned cachers alike. It will feature a Geocaching 101 class to introduce newcomers to this wonderfully fun (and addictive) hobby at the Cheboygan Area Public Library, (N 45° 38.629, W 084° 28.840), 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. There will be poker runs, a closest to the pin contest, raffles, AND many new caches to be published that day, with some great First To Find (FTF) prizes. And we'd be remiss not to mention the all important food and beverages. Also, if you have path tags, bring them along for potential trades.
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration at the Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce (N 45° 38.612 W 084° 28.643) and run until??? At the registration table you will receive your raffle ticket, closest to the pin flag (with instructions), and a listing of all the new permanent caches in the area. Note: There will be only one closest to the pin flag issued per team. Plenty of volunteers will be on hand following the Geocaching 101 class to assist and work with newcomers.
There will be many new permanent caches placed in the area for this event along with the already approx.; 160 existing caches within a 10 mile radius. We will have cache loading computers available to load your GPSR units with all the local caches, so bring your USB cords for your GPS!
After a fun-filled day of "hunting" we will regroup at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce for awards, prizes and to quell those hunger pains.
The SAGeocachers will provide:
- Hot Dogs
- Condiments
- Beverages
- Paper and flatware
Requested dishes to bring by last name:
- A – F: Snack Tray e.g. cheese & crackers, vegetable tray, fruit tray etc.
- G – M: Salad/Side e.g. macaroni salad, potato salad, baked beans, taco salad etc.
- N – Q: Chips and dips
- R – Z: Deserts e.g. cake, cookies, brownies etc.
Tentative Event Outline
- 8:45 a.m. – Registration opens at the Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce
- 8:45 a.m. – Merchandise/raffle tickets go on sale
- 10:00 a.m. – Geocaching 101 at Library with hands-on experience
- 4:00 p.m. – Food beverages being served at Chamber of Commerce
- 4:30 p.m. – Winners of the poker run, closest to the pin and raffles picked
Refer to GC1WZER at Geocaching.com for more information and to confirm your attendance. Please include how many will be attending in your party to help us better plan for the event. We look forward to seeing you there and having a fantastic event.
Local Lodging Discounts
- Continental Inn
Recently was $99.00 for 1 Queen and $109.00 for 2 Queens, now $59.00 for 1 Queen or $69.00 for 2 Queens. They offered us a discount of $54.00 and $64.00 respectively. They have high speed internet and a heated pool. Their number is 231-627-7164 and are located at the intersection of Main and US23. - Fleetwood Inn & Suites
Standard rates: 1 Queen $79.99, 1 King $89.99, 2 Queens $98.99. They offered a discount to us at $69.99 for ANY of the previously mentioned rooms. All rooms face the water (Cheboygan River) with a balcony. All non-smoking, high-speed internet, cont. breakfast, refrigerators, coffee makers and microwaves in the rooms. Price quotes per owner Mike VanFleet. 231-627-3126 or 888-705-4085 and are located at 889 S. Main St. - Best Western River Terrace
Not sure of "Standard" rate, but for our event they quoted us 1 King $69.00 and 2 Queens $79.00. Most rooms offer riverside view, deluxe cont. breakfast, high-speed internet, refrigerators in rooms and Cheboygan's only heated INDOOR pool. 231-627-5688 or 877-627-9552 and located at 847 S. Main St.
