Gathering Waters Festival - June 11, 2011 Help Needed

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:01 pm

The WGA is looking for somebodies to work with Ken Braband at the Gathering Waters Festival in June. Duties would include working with Ken to co-chair the geocaching display tent/booth, work out the presentation logistics (WGA will assist with resources), Set-up and Break-down of the booth.

If interested, please post here or PM me.
Please let me know if there are any questions and I will get you answers.
We could easily use several people to man the booth throughout the day.

Thank you for considering to assist.

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:45 pm

BUMP

Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:02 am

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If you are available to assist in this endevour please contact me or post to the thread. time is running short and the WGA wants to support this event. The BOD cannot do it alone, we need membership support to make this and each event a success

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Breaking News: We (the festival) have been chosen to be 1 of 7 National Get Outdoor Days events (out of 100) to get additional outdoor exhibits and national media coverage.

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:47 pm

anybody know somebody that might help with this?

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 12:24 am

Here's some "spin" that might help:

Check out the GATHERING WATERS FESTIVAL on Milwaukee's lakefront at Lakeshore State Park
- Saturday June 11- 11AM to 6PM
- A National GET OUTDOORS DAY Event!
- A FREE event including:
•Canoe and Kayak Demos with Laacke & Joys
•Rock Wall Climbing
•Fishing
•Bike Village – Bike Tour from Miller Park
•Boat Rides & Tours
•Water Sports Demos
•Visits from Professional Athletes
•Landscaping Demos
•Water & Wellness Exhibits
•Park Passport with Big Door Prizes
•The best in local music, with food & beverages available
•Geocaching booth/tent (The WGA is an event partner!)

We need volunteers to work with Ken Braband in helping with the geocaching booth, including setting up/take down of the booth. Now's your chance! Ken is the cache owner of the oldest geocache in the state (GC3B1 Powder Pike Hike) from way back in 2001, is a founder of the Wisconsin Geocaching Association, and was the first president of the WGA. Opportunities like this only come by once a year (during the annual Gathering Waters Festival). Cool

http://www.friendslsp.org/gathering-waters-festival/

Have YOU found the four caches located in this lakefront park?

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 7:15 am

That looks so fun! Unfortunately, we will be out of town that weekend. We'll be heading to Iowa so we can add another state to our caching map.

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 6:51 pm

Kim & I can help, although we have no idea of what we're getting ourselves into. But we do have GPSr's to show us the way. wink

C'mon people, anyone want to partner with us?? Razz

Sounds like fun!

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 8:40 pm

I'm in! Let me know what you need me to do. It's on my calendar IN PEN.

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 8:46 pm

And YES, I have found all the caches at Lakeshore Park, as well as every other cache within 5 miles of the park. I'm now planning other places to put caches so more people will come into the city to cache.

(I've heard a rumor that Boyd and Boydina will have their much anticipated (re)union early this summer...!)

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 8:52 pm

fantastic!! I will pass this on to Ken so he can contact you all.

by no means, does this mean that others can't join in! Keep posting if you want to help out.

Thanks for stepping up on this. It should be a fun time.

Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 9:31 pm

Great! Thanks for offering to help. I'll be there to get things set up but I'll need your help to staff the tent during the event because I will be volunteering over at the beach with Laacke & Joy's kayak and canoe demos. I'll be in touch soon with Hack1of2 and Beezers, and I look forward to meeting you. Anyone else able to help? It's a lot of fun.
Ken

Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 11:08 am

Ken, I'm coming, but I can't get there until noon.

Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 10:26 pm

thanks Dave!

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:28 pm

Here's more information about the Gathering Waters Festival. They included a mention of the WGA tent.
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Gathering Waters Festival Info:

 Coordinated and funded by the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and many sponsors
 A raffle for 2 AirTran tickets, an REI Camp set, a Summer Festival Package and $50 Restaurant certificate - $2,000 in prizes . Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
 A free bike tour for the public begins in the Menomonee Valley on the Hank Aaron State Trail at 9 a.m. and will end at the Festival around 11 a.m.
 There will be painted rain barrels by local artists on auction during the festival
 Get Outdoors Area: Live animals, geocaching demos with Wisconsin Geocaching Association; bike checks, free helmets (donation requested), helmet fitting and information on biking in Milwaukee; activities with Wehr Nature Center, Havenwoods State Forest and Schlitz Audubon; rock wall climbing; awesome landscaping and gardening ideas; free trees from U.S. Forest Service; Woodsy Owl and Smoky Bear visits; urban birding and kite flying.
 Milwaukee Waters and Energy Tent: Exhibits on freshwater resources such as; beaches, rivers, the Great Lakes, critters, research and treatment with leading water research and education facilities will empower visitors with knowledge and solutions to help keep our waters clean and offer ways to enjoy our waterways. There are also exhibits on renewable energy and energy conservation with the City of Milwaukee and other new initiatives.
 Art In The Park Area: Live paintings of the festival and rain barrels, face painting and kid’s art and creation projects with Milwaukee Art Museum, Lynden Sculpture Gardens and Discovery World.
 Beach Party: Canoeing, kayaking and water board demos with Laacke & Joys; demos on kayak fishing, kayak rolling and water safety; outdoor gear and Frisbee Golf course.
 Boat Docks: Pleasure and research vessels will be moored at the Park’s docks for tours and cruises. These include: research vessels from the MMSD, Great Lakes WATER Institute and EPA; pontoon boat rides and search and rescue vessels from the Police and Fire Departments and the Coast Guard.
 Music: Embedded Reporter, Accompany of Kids, Tritonics, Greg Koch and Steve Cohen and Wayworn
 Food: Foodies Cart, Tiger Bites, Pita Brothers, Satellite Crepes, AV Concessions, Babes Ice Cream and Cousins
 Beverages: Sold by the Friends of Lakeshore State Park - Beer donated by Milwaukee Ale House, Black Bear soda and water

Lakeshore State Park Info:
 Opened in 2007 as the newest and only urban state park in Wisconsin. The Park is managed by the WDNR
 The Park contains 1.7 miles of walking and biking trails, a canoe and kayak beach, short grass prairies, rain gardens, fishing pier and 20 transient boat docks that can be reserved.
 The Park’s trail connects to the Hank Aaron State Trail and the Oak Leaf Trail.
 At this time there is no camping on the Park
 Dogs are allowed on a leash. Owners must pick-up after their dogs

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:03 pm

hoping for good weather! looks like alot to do there. Wish I could make it. Thanks again to all who answered the call to make this happen for the WGA!