+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 1. How often should we make a benchmark coin and pin to go with it? This has to do with what we can all afford. A. Every month. B. 2 months. C. 3 months. D. 4 months. 2. How many should we make? We have to do a minimum to get the icon. A. 500 B. 750 C. 1000 D. 1000+ 3. Should it be offered to geocaching benchmark members only first? A.Yes B.No These are a few questions just to start. I am sure there are many I missed. If you have a question post it here. 1 more thing............ I have written Stephen,Lewis and Clark project manager at the NGS asking for permission to use the Lewis and Clark sig disc likeness for one of these. I am waiting for reply. Since a lot of us have been to these I thought it would be a great piece to share. After all it is the "PEACE MEDAL" And your next logs could be trackable. Especially the Events. Thanks for your interest. GEO*TRAILBLAZER 1 Quote Link to comment
+Glenn Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 1. C. Quarterly 2. Depends on demand. You can do a pre-order to determine that. 3. I don't spend much time in the Benchmark forum. What is a geocaching benchmark member? Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 Glenn, 3. It would be those who joined the club. Just a choice to give them a first chance at the coins and pins. Quote Link to comment
+Cyclometh Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'd be in. Sounds like a good time. Quote Link to comment
+SLO Trekker Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 1. I agree with Glenn on quarterly. 2. More is better in some ways, because it means less $ per coin and they are not as collectible. They might actually make it out to caches! However, you don't want to get stuck with a huge surplus, so the pre-order is probably a good idea to see what the demand is. If you can get the price down to $4 or less, then we really could afford enough coins to get them circulating. 3. Sure. Question - How does one "join" the benchmark club? Do you have to log at least one benchmark find (maybe even an FTF), and then you automatically become a member? Or do people who are interested simply "sign up" in some way? Just wondering how this would work. When do I get my offical club membership card? Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'd be interested! Quarterly is probably a good bet. Sounds fun! You can get 500 tracking numbers for a custom icon, and use the 500 numbers on 2 coins (of 250 each, or even 150 and 350, whatever). Then just buy more codes as necessary for the next edition. Quote Link to comment
+Cyclometh Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 1. I agree with Glenn on quarterly. 2. More is better in some ways, because it means less $ per coin and they are not as collectible. They might actually make it out to caches! However, you don't want to get stuck with a huge surplus, so the pre-order is probably a good idea to see what the demand is. If you can get the price down to $4 or less, then we really could afford enough coins to get them circulating. 3. Sure. Question - How does one "join" the benchmark club? Do you have to log at least one benchmark find (maybe even an FTF), and then you automatically become a member? Or do people who are interested simply "sign up" in some way? Just wondering how this would work. When do I get my offical club membership card? I would imagine that the requirements for "membership" would be basically expressing an interest and paying some amount of money to defray the cost of striking the coins. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Yes. Yes. And the Official Club card...well I did not think of that one yet. I told you there was things I did not think about. Maybe it could be an OFFICIAL BENCHMARK CLUB GEOCOIN. Hmmmmmmmm 1. I agree with Glenn on quarterly. 2. More is better in some ways, because it means less $ per coin and they are not as collectible. They might actually make it out to caches! However, you don't want to get stuck with a huge surplus, so the pre-order is probably a good idea to see what the demand is. If you can get the price down to $4 or less, then we really could afford enough coins to get them circulating. 3. Sure. Question - How does one "join" the benchmark club? Do you have to log at least one benchmark find (maybe even an FTF), and then you automatically become a member? Or do people who are interested simply "sign up" in some way? Just wondering how this would work. When do I get my offical club membership card? I would imagine that the requirements for "membership" would be basically expressing an interest and paying some amount of money to defray the cost of striking the coins. Quote Link to comment
+NorthWes Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Quarterly at most (coin production's a lot of work!) Produce a thousand or more - sample via preorder system. It would be nice to see the announcement for the coin made to benchmark-oriented folks first... Several coin sites out there appear to smooth out some of the 'bumps' in coin production for the developer. Well, what's the series going to feature? Historic points, obviously... what else? This is too exciting! Quote Link to comment
+4leafclover Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 could some one help the slow girl with the specifics of membership "in the club". (keep in mind, I am relatively uncoordinated, so the whole "secret handshake" may take me a while to master!) Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 could some one help the slow girl with the specifics of membership "in the club". (keep in mind, I am relatively uncoordinated, so the whole "secret handshake" may take me a while to master!) In order to be a full fledged member with top standings you need to have found at least 1 benchmark set prior to 1885! Fortunately we know where there are 2 if you wish to join! Since we know the founder so well, we would be willing to put in a good word for you. The are no membership requirements at this time. I just couldn't help myself with the above answers. John Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Quarterly seems the most prevalent. 750-1000 pre-order. Benchmark club first. We have a great coinmaker we are working with,through. I think that we will do the Historic,Lewis and Clark,Major and Key point benchmarks. It may open up for those who want to submit ideas. Just showing interest in the BM Club. I will make a list as we go on. 4leafclover you are in if you want. That is about all there is to the secret handshake. When I meet ya I will show ya. Quarterly at most (coin production's a lot of work!) Produce a thousand or more - sample via preorder system. It would be nice to see the announcement for the coin made to benchmark-oriented folks first... Several coin sites out there appear to smooth out some of the 'bumps' in coin production for the developer. Well, what's the series going to feature? Historic points, obviously... what else? This is too exciting! could some one help the slow girl with the specifics of membership "in the club". (keep in mind, I am relatively uncoordinated, so the whole "secret handshake" may take me a while to master!) Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) HuH? Who are you? I will be right over to verify those re-marks!! OH yeah you 2. The 2 Oldfarts. Howdy. And I almost forgot. HAPPY...............................GEOCACHING/BENCHMARKING........ VALENTINES TO ALL. could some one help the slow girl with the specifics of membership "in the club". (keep in mind, I am relatively uncoordinated, so the whole "secret handshake" may take me a while to master!) In order to be a full fledged member with top standings you need to have found at least 1 benchmark set prior to 1885! Fortunately we know where there are 2 if you wish to join! Since we know the founder so well, we would be willing to put in a good word for you. The are no membership requirements at this time. I just couldn't help myself with the above answers. John Edited February 14, 2006 by GEO*Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment
+Astro_D Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I like this idea! In response to your questions, 1. I agree with the previous posters - quarterly. To frequent and it'll lose its appeal. Besides, I gotta save up my money. 2. I would go with pre-orders and see what we get. Some styles maybe more popular than others and who knows, the novelty may wear off - don't want to be stuck with too much surplus. 3. Yes, members should have a first chance at ordering. I would leave it open for a certain time period, them open it up to general membership - if at all........... Where's the membership form??? I wanna join this great club too! Katrina AstroD-Team Quote Link to comment
2B Amazed Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Newbie Initiations to the club membership? I hope not, some of those were painful. I live close to the first benchmark recorded and planning a trip soon. Count me in on the coins and membership card blanche. Quote Link to comment
+Team_Talisman Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Count the dm half of cwdm in...... I had to search for benchmarks 40 years ago for boy scouts and A mountain survival school, the hard way. Live in the rugged Rocky Mountains so most of our bench marks, are a little harder than flatlanders heheheh Quote Link to comment
+Caching Widow Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I'm in!! Benchmarks are really the pins that hold our country together!! PassingWind Quote Link to comment
Team Morris Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I would be interested (me and my 1 benchmark ). I would say no more than quarterly. Members should get first crack at them. I also think maybe we could make special ones for milestones. ex. 1 benchmark, 100th, 500th, 1000th, 10000th ..... and maybe era coins when you find one in that era (1800-1849, 1850-1899, 1900-1949, 1950-1999, 2000-2049). Maybe special award (an actual disc or replica) for (enter criteria here) It should be preorder so you know roughly the quantity to get. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Great ideas. We have been talking in depth about how often we should do this. We feel we could get one done every 2 months. 6 instead of 4 a year. And still keep it within an affordable range for all of us. As soon as we get all the details ironed out I will let you all know and we will start the sign up for the benchmark club. I think we should give all a fair chance to be a member(geocachers/benchmarkers). There are others (geocacher's) interested in this and have not found a benchmark yet but have aquired a new reason to start looking and want to join as well. Those who join in a specified time will be on the list of first chance at it. No promise but I think the Benchmark club could get a break in price. This we are still working on as well. Just wanted to keep you updated until we go live and active. We are also talking on just doing a set # of geocoins and pins and hope we can sell them all. We will have to do the minimum to get the icon. Stay tuned. I know I missed some things and some will pop up so ........................................ Have a good day. I would be interested (me and my 1 benchmark ). I would say no more than quarterly. Members should get first crack at them. I also think maybe we could make special ones for milestones. ex. 1 benchmark, 100th, 500th, 1000th, 10000th ..... and maybe era coins when you find one in that era (1800-1849, 1850-1899, 1900-1949, 1950-1999, 2000-2049). Maybe special award (an actual disc or replica) for (enter criteria here) It should be preorder so you know roughly the quantity to get. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 BENCHMARK COIN CLUB I have created a new group at yahoo. I think it will be better for keeping track of the club members. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment
+sillygirl & jrr Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Signed up, membership now pending. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Signed up, membership now pending. Looks like 6 new members were approved. Thanks eveyone. Quote Link to comment
2B Amazed Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) Just signed up as amazedbwandering and pending. I like that name, also tried amazedbwanderingthefaceoftheplanet. Every 2 months for coin production...works for me. Have A Great Day, I did even though shovelling snow was included in my daily exercise program. Had to edit, my numb fingers are defrosted now. Edited February 18, 2006 by 2B Amazed Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Signed up earlier today, thanks Quote Link to comment
+Team_Talisman Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Just joined up as I am part of the cwdm geochaching team.....membership pending.... geocaching and benmarking workss hand in hand...... Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) 17 new members. Check out photo's. I will add all the names soon. Edited February 18, 2006 by GEO*Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment
+jiminpotomac Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Signed up, membership pending. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+NorthWes Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Signed up, membership now pending. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) All approved. 44 new members. Thanks everyone posted some new images in there too. Edited February 19, 2006 by GEO*Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment
+WhirledCache Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Signed up while no one was looking! Quote Link to comment
+Cyclometh Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 So are these pictures of proofs you've had struck or something? I thought there was a significant cost to making the dies. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 The benchmark coins and pins in there are one's that have already been produced. The Art is one's to be done. So are these pictures of proofs you've had struck or something? I thought there was a significant cost to making the dies. Quote Link to comment
+4leafclover Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 also signed up. My yahoo id is cloverleaf4829. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 We are getting things lined up. I will post when things are up for the group. 53 and counting. Thanks everyone and just a little more patience. Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Just put in my "application" for membership My Yahoo! name is quite old and won't jibe with my geocaching one, but such is life. Looking forward to seeing what a BM Geocoin might look like. I'm definitely interested. For what it is worth, don't go too overboard on them at first. Our local geocaching group (Conejo Cachers) has done two runs of geocoins, and while they came out very nicely, they were also a lot of hassle for the guy who was the front man for them. Of course, ours were deeper in relief than the standard geocoin, and each member had their name stamped on them, so they were more expensive. But that wasn't the real hassle. It was just getting everything together. Better to underorder the first lot and have folks get only a few each, than to buy too many and have lots of extras for which you can't get your money back! I completely agree with the pre-ordering idea. Also, I think you will know how often to order a new series of coins by how quickly you sell out of the previous one. chaosmanor (Jim) Quote Link to comment
+Butano Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Just joined the benchmark club (guess I am waiting for approval). My Yahoo name is ButanoCreek. Think the coins will be neat to have. But personally, I think all this coin collecting has turned into something besides geocaching (unless you find it in a cache, that that is really cool ) I can see for myself picking up selected coins. Quarterly sounds like a good rate to offer them. Quote Link to comment
+Firefighter Skippy Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I've added my name to the membership roll. Looking forword to the BM hunt. A few coins sweeten the deal. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 I have not forgtten you all. We are still working on it. One of the persons seems to be ill at the moment. Give me just a little more time....just a litlle more time.. Thanks GEO* Quote Link to comment
+NorStar Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) I'm not entirely sure what I'm getting myself into. But, I'll give it a try. My interest in the BM geocoins/pins might be 4x year. So how do I get the secret handshake (just one more that I would have to know!)? Or maybe a secret 'wink'? N/S Edited March 7, 2006 by NorStar Quote Link to comment
MURedDawg Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm not entirely sure what I'm getting myself into. But, I'll give it a try. My interest in the BM geocoins/pins might be 4x year. So how do I get the secret handshake (just one more that I would have to know!)? Or maybe a secret 'wink'? N/S Added my name to the list. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Benchmark Club members make sure to check out the photo section in the yahoo group. Just a note if all did not get the message there. Making progress. Quote Link to comment
+Intermountain Angler Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Wo Ho membership pending! I am ready for the membership card, Secret handshake, and official SPECIAL hat for club meetings. (horns on a hat have been overdone) 4 or 6 times a year for coins is good. Quote Link to comment
+4 Walls Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Membership pending as Afishhawk! every 3-4 month would be great! Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Motion accepted all approved. I. Done. We are still making progress may be slow but were still here. Will update when all is completed. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I signed up as Kansas_Cacher, for some reason it would not take RattlingCrew. What else do I need to do to become a member? I think 1891 is my oldest benchmark. Glen Quote Link to comment
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