+Crowesfeat30 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 The ten years of geocaching multi-events are going to happen a bit differently than other multi-events. "Groundspeak is going to be a part of it and more news will come in mid March." So does this mean no coin? Nope, Groundspeak are working on a coin. But is it going to be a Multi-Event coin? Where each Event host may choose their colors & finishes? Or just a Generic coin? CF30 Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 The ten years of geocaching multi-events are going to happen a bit differently than other multi-events. "Groundspeak is going to be a part of it and more news will come in mid March." So does this mean no coin? Nope, Groundspeak are working on a coin. But is it going to be a Multi-Event coin? Where each Event host may choose their colors & finishes? Or just a Generic coin? CF30 I was wondering the same. Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 The ten years of geocaching multi-events are going to happen a bit differently than other multi-events. "Groundspeak is going to be a part of it and more news will come in mid March." So does this mean no coin? Nope, Groundspeak are working on a coin. But is it going to be a Multi-Event coin? Where each Event host may choose their colors & finishes? Or just a Generic coin? CF30 I was wondering the same. My uneducated guess would be that if Groundspeak is working on a coin then it will be generic so they can sell it. Of course maybe there would be limited editions that we could choose our own colors for each event. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The ten years of geocaching multi-events are going to happen a bit differently than other multi-events. "Groundspeak is going to be a part of it and more news will come in mid March." So does this mean no coin? Nope, Groundspeak are working on a coin. But is it going to be a Multi-Event coin? Where each Event host may choose their colors & finishes? Or just a Generic coin? CF30 I was wondering the same. My uneducated guess would be that if Groundspeak is working on a coin then it will be generic so they can sell it. Of course maybe there would be limited editions that we could choose our own colors for each event. Well who the heck says we cannot make a group Multi-Event coin?!? Groundspeak can make their own coin & sell it. Why in the world can we not make one where we can choose our finishes & colors? A generic coin would be B-O-R-I-N-G!!! And I, for one, would not try to peddle it at MY Event! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The ten years of geocaching multi-events are going to happen a bit differently than other multi-events. "Groundspeak is going to be a part of it and more news will come in mid March." So does this mean no coin? Nope, Groundspeak are working on a coin. But is it going to be a Multi-Event coin? Where each Event host may choose their colors & finishes? Or just a Generic coin? CF30 I was wondering the same. My uneducated guess would be that if Groundspeak is working on a coin then it will be generic so they can sell it. Of course maybe there would be limited editions that we could choose our own colors for each event. Well who the heck says we cannot make a group Multi-Event coin?!? Groundspeak can make their own coin & sell it. Why in the world can we not make one where we can choose our finishes & colors? A generic coin would be B-O-R-I-N-G!!! And I, for one, would not try to peddle it at MY Event! CF30 I agree--there is no reason we couldn't have a group coin for our multi events. I don't want to sell a generic coin at my event either. Quote Link to comment
+Ruud4d Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The ten years of geocaching multi-events are going to happen a bit differently than other multi-events. "Groundspeak is going to be a part of it and more news will come in mid March.” Mid March. I suppose Groundspeak knows that it takes time to organize an event. In what way are they gonna be part of it? Are they contacting us? Or do we have to contact them? Or will they organize their own event? What is going to happen? And the part about the coin is said by others already. Quote Link to comment
+res2100 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Good to see an event already being hosted in Ontario. I also plan on hosting an event in Ontario to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of geocaching and more on May 2nd. We are also working on several other events throughout Ontario as well for that day. Quote Link to comment
Bryan Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Although we have not figured out all of the details at this point, we are working through them now and will provide them asap. Asap should be around the end of February or early March. The basic plan is for Groundspeak to help support 10th Anniversary Multi Events in some capacity. We have some ideas and will share them asap. There is no requirement to participate and you are welcome to host 10th Anniversary multi-events as you see fit (within guidelines of course). As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. If you are organizing an event, please consider using the following naming convention for your event name: 10 Years! (Location) Examples: 10 Years! (Chicago, IL) 10 Years! (Seattle, WA) There will be some other minor requirements including: Minimum of 10 Attendees (no personal events in your living room) No Flash Mob style events Group photo That's all I have for now. I hope this helps. Edited on 2-17-2010 to update naming convension for event listings. Edited February 17, 2010 by Bryan Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 *snip*As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. *snip* So again I ask: Is this going to be one coin, one finish, one color scheme Or is it going to be a coin that participants may choose their finish & color scheme? CF30 Quote Link to comment
ELTADA Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ok so now that Bryan has confirmed what we suspected re: geocoin (that it won't be a group coin), anyone interested in moving ahead with our own as already planned? Mark - are you not wanting to do a group coin anymore? Did you receive any potential designs that could still be used? If this is going to happen, we'll have to move quick to get them done in time... Quote Link to comment
ELTADA Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 *snip*As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. *snip* So again I ask: Is this going to be one coin, one finish, one color scheme Or is it going to be a coin that participants may choose their finish & color scheme? CF30 I guess I posted at the same time as you CF30 but my interpretation is that it will just be one colour scheme/metal that will be sold in their shop. Nothing customized... But that was just my assumption... Quote Link to comment
+Mar-elendili Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 If you are organizing an event, please consider using the following naming convention for your event name: 10 Years of Geocaching (City Name, State/Province or Country) for example: 10 Years of Geocaching (Seattle, Washington) or 10 Years of Geocaching (Seattle, USA) Even if you don't live in an English-speaking country? Can't even give my event a French name? I have to rewrite some parts of my listing, then. Quote Link to comment
Bryan Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 *snip*As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. *snip* So again I ask: Is this going to be one coin, one finish, one color scheme Or is it going to be a coin that participants may choose their finish & color scheme? CF30 I believe that the coin Groundspeak sells will not be customizable, although it may come in different finishes. Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I am willing to help produce a customizable coin for this Multi-Event. I would need someone to organize the details and between the two of us we can come up with a design. I do have some ideas for the design but between my regular job, life and geocaching, I don't have time to organize the details for such an event. Contact me if you are interseted in organizing the event coin. Mike Quote Link to comment
+burgessfour Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Although we have not figured out all of the details at this point, we are working through them now and will provide them asap. Asap should be around the end of February or early March. The basic plan is for Groundspeak to help support 10th Anniversary Multi Events in some capacity. We have some ideas and will share them asap. There is no requirement to participate and you are welcome to host 10th Anniversary multi-events as you see fit (within guidelines of course). As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. If you are organizing an event, please consider using the following naming convention for your event name: 10 Years of Geocaching (City Name, State/Province or Country) for example: 10 Years of Geocaching (Seattle, Washington) or 10 Years of Geocaching (Seattle, USA) There will be some other minor requirements including: Minimum of 10 Attendees (no personal events in your living room) No Flash Mob style events Group photo That's all I have for now. I hope this helps. Can the Multi event be either on the 1st or 2nd? Here Saturdays are much more popular for events and the location is booked......... Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 *snip*As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. *snip* So again I ask: Is this going to be one coin, one finish, one color scheme Or is it going to be a coin that participants may choose their finish & color scheme? CF30 We are free to do whatever coin we want. Groundspeak is just letting us know that they are helping to coordinate the multievents. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Although we have not figured out all of the details at this point, we are working through them now and will provide them asap. Asap should be around the end of February or early March. The basic plan is for Groundspeak to help support 10th Anniversary Multi Events in some capacity. We have some ideas and will share them asap. There is no requirement to participate and you are welcome to host 10th Anniversary multi-events as you see fit (within guidelines of course). As far as coins are conceerned, Groundspeak will be producing a multi-event coin which will be available in Shop Groundspeak. Everyone is certainly welcome to make their own coins as well. If you are organizing an event, please consider using the following naming convention for your event name: 10 Years of Geocaching (City Name, State/Province or Country) for example: 10 Years of Geocaching (Seattle, Washington) or 10 Years of Geocaching (Seattle, USA) There will be some other minor requirements including: Minimum of 10 Attendees (no personal events in your living room) No Flash Mob style events Group photo That's all I have for now. I hope this helps. Can the Multi event be either on the 1st or 2nd? Here Saturdays are much more popular for events and the location is booked......... Yep. 1st or 2nd, up to the organizer. Quote Link to comment
+Chickahominy Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Just checking in and reading the thread. The coins from the 9 9 9 event were beautiful and highly collectible. I would hope a similar coin and similar dispersement methods would be employed this time. It all seemed to go so well for the Cloud 9 Events. Hoping I'm in to co-host the SC Event Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sorry for any confusion... I realized I had answered two questions in one sentence and the answer was a misleading double negative... So to turn this back to a double positive... (1) Groundspeak is producing a 10th anniversary coin. (2) This has no bearing or connection to any multi-event coin we are interested in doing. Anyone still interested in producing a multi-event coin? Mark Avroair Quote Link to comment
ELTADA Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sorry for any confusion... I realized I had answered two questions in one sentence and the answer was a misleading double negative... So to turn this back to a double positive... (1) Groundspeak is producing a 10th anniversary coin. (2) This has no bearing or connection to any multi-event coin we are interested in doing. Anyone still interested in producing a multi-event coin? Mark Avroair Ok whew! Glad that's cleared up! Yes, I am definitely interested in a multi-event coin (depending on the design of course!). Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sorry for any confusion... I realized I had answered two questions in one sentence and the answer was a misleading double negative... So to turn this back to a double positive... (1) Groundspeak is producing a 10th anniversary coin. (2) This has no bearing or connection to any multi-event coin we are interested in doing. Anyone still interested in producing a multi-event coin? Mark Avroair Count me in Quote Link to comment
Lucecitka Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sorry for any confusion... I realized I had answered two questions in one sentence and the answer was a misleading double negative... So to turn this back to a double positive... (1) Groundspeak is producing a 10th anniversary coin. (2) This has no bearing or connection to any multi-event coin we are interested in doing. Anyone still interested in producing a multi-event coin? Mark Avroair Ok whew! Glad that's cleared up! Yes, I am definitely interested in a multi-event coin (depending on the design of course!). Yes, yes, yes, I am (and many cachers from Czech republic are) interested in a multi-event coin Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sorry for any confusion... I realized I had answered two questions in one sentence and the answer was a misleading double negative... So to turn this back to a double positive... (1) Groundspeak is producing a 10th anniversary coin. (2) This has no bearing or connection to any multi-event coin we are interested in doing. Anyone still interested in producing a multi-event coin? Mark Avroair YEP Quote Link to comment
+Ruud4d Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm in for the coin ofcourse! I was wondering if a translated event title is acceptable? 10 Years of Geocaching (Nijmegen, Netherlands) would become 10 Jaar Geocachen (Nijmegen, Nederland). Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 *snip*Anyone still interested in producing a multi-event coin? Mark Avroair Yes please, very much still interested. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+Mar-elendili Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I'm in for the coin ofcourse! I was wondering if a translated event title is acceptable? 10 Years of Geocaching (Nijmegen, Netherlands) would become 10 Jaar Geocachen (Nijmegen, Nederland). I'm all for the coin as well. And I asked roughly the same question and no one answered, so I wonder if this time someone will Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I was thinnig something like these. You could have multiple colrds for each event that way and add a big 10th in the middle on one side and Geocaching and dates on the other. This one shows how a few color combination would work well. This is just a starting point. Feedback welcome. Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Interesting idea but I don't think it fits the occasion. Here is a concept I was thinking about. I would like to see a coin that shows a celebration. Banners, party hats, or even a birthday cake in Groundspeak colors. I would like to see on it things that directly represent this sport of ours. You know---the gps, satellite with a switch LOL compass rose and stuff like that. I especially like the switch Around the edge "10 Years of Geocaching" and the dates. There could be recessed images with translucent enamel and those colors could be individualized.... Edited January 30, 2010 by LadyBee4T Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I think the art is great, but I don't really care for it for this event. I would like to see something that notes the 10th anniversary. The cow might be good for the coin that folks are talking about for a trade coin at Geowoodstock. Quote Link to comment
+opalsns Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i'm not having an event, but I have an Idea ... a number 10 Big like a mountain, with an ammo box on the top and a overlap hand holding a GPS towards the bottom. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i'm not having an event, but I have an Idea ... a number 10 Big like a mountain, with an ammo box on the top and a overlap hand holding a GPS towards the bottom. I do like that idea. Though I'd really love to see a switch... Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am currently working on a design what I will show by the end of the weekend. And yes, the 10 years of Geocaching don't have to be in English! Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I think the art is great, but I don't really care for it for this event. I would like to see something that notes the 10th anniversary. The cow might be good for the coin that folks are talking about for a trade coin at Geowoodstock. The artwork was just an example not what I think we should do. Replace the words with 10th Anniversary of Geocaching and the cow with Geocaching logo. On the back to something else. I was just thinking of the medallion like 10th Anniversary thing. Like I said before I am willing to work with someone who wants to organize the details. Contact me. Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 i'm not having an event, but I have an Idea ... a number 10 Big like a mountain, with an ammo box on the top and a overlap hand holding a GPS towards the bottom. I do like that idea. Though I'd really love to see a switch... A satellite in the sky with a switch over the #10 mtn and the ammo can. On the reverse a party like atmosphere!! (I do like a switch too....) Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I think the art is great, but I don't really care for it for this event. I would like to see something that notes the 10th anniversary. The cow might be good for the coin that folks are talking about for a trade coin at Geowoodstock. The artwork was just an example not what I think we should do. Replace the words with 10th Anniversary of Geocaching and the cow with Geocaching logo. On the back to something else. I was just thinking of the medallion like 10th Anniversary thing. Like I said before I am willing to work with someone who wants to organize the details. Contact me. I'm willing to work with you. I know that there are others out there with some ideas they are tossing around. Post your concepts/ideas here or email me if you like. No need to be an artist as we can always find somebody who can put out ideas to paper. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Was kicking around an idea... so the front would have a compass looking design the back would feature satellites since it's selective availability (not for the coin!) that we are celebrating... this is basic artwork with little or no colors added in. X is 10 for Roman, which is cool. the 'rays' represent the 'signal' you get. The compass in the middle represents you as the GPS user finding your way. The fleur de lis was on Lewis and Clark's compass so it represents here adventure and exploring. Quote Link to comment
Lucecitka Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was kicking around an idea... so the front would have a compass looking design the back would feature satellites since it's selective availability (not for the coin!) that we are celebrating... this is basic artwork with little or no colors added in. X is 10 for Roman, which is cool. the 'rays' represent the 'signal' you get. The compass in the middle represents you as the GPS user finding your way. The fleur de lis was on Lewis and Clark's compass so it represents here adventure and exploring. Wow! I love it! Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was kicking around an idea... so the front would have a compass looking design the back would feature satellites since it's selective availability (not for the coin!) that we are celebrating... this is basic artwork with little or no colors added in. X is 10 for Roman, which is cool. the 'rays' represent the 'signal' you get. The compass in the middle represents you as the GPS user finding your way. The fleur de lis was on Lewis and Clark's compass so it represents here adventure and exploring. Cool art. When are you sending it out for quotes? Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was kicking around an idea... so the front would have a compass looking design the back would feature satellites since it's selective availability (not for the coin!) that we are celebrating... this is basic artwork with little or no colors added in. X is 10 for Roman, which is cool. the 'rays' represent the 'signal' you get. The compass in the middle represents you as the GPS user finding your way. The fleur de lis was on Lewis and Clark's compass so it represents here adventure and exploring. Cool art. When are you sending it out for quotes? When are you hosting an event? Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was kicking around an idea... so the front would have a compass looking design the back would feature satellites since it's selective availability (not for the coin!) that we are celebrating... this is basic artwork with little or no colors added in. X is 10 for Roman, which is cool. the 'rays' represent the 'signal' you get. The compass in the middle represents you as the GPS user finding your way. The fleur de lis was on Lewis and Clark's compass so it represents here adventure and exploring. Cool art. When are you sending it out for quotes? When are you hosting an event? What does me hosting an event have to do with the coin art? Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was kicking around an idea... so the front would have a compass looking design the back would feature satellites since it's selective availability (not for the coin!) that we are celebrating... this is basic artwork with little or no colors added in. X is 10 for Roman, which is cool. the 'rays' represent the 'signal' you get. The compass in the middle represents you as the GPS user finding your way. The fleur de lis was on Lewis and Clark's compass so it represents here adventure and exploring. Cool art. When are you sending it out for quotes? When are you hosting an event? What does me hosting an event have to do with the coin art? What all is going to be customizable on this coin? I would love to see a competitive price on this coin. I'd love to be able to buy more than 50. Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I just want one coin. Mainly because I already know that I will be unavailable to GO to an event, and I can't host one myself. Quote Link to comment
+cache_in_hand Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 So the 'switch' is on the back? : ) Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Ok... but my event is going to be held on May 1st... CF30 Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I just want one coin. Mainly because I already know that I will be unavailable to GO to an event, and I can't host one myself. You should come visit us in Dallas! Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 So far we have events being planned in Iowa,Idaho,Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon, Florida, Montana, Missouri, South Carolina, Minnesota, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Maine, Illinois and Michigan in the United States. Australia, Portugal, Ontario, Montreal, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Abu Dhabi, Germany, Czech Republic and Switzerland Did I miss anyone??? I am aware many states and countries are having more than 1 event, that is a good thing, more people attending= more people aware of geocaching!! Ontario is a huge province, i'm sure there will be more than one city hosting events i'll check with the "usual suspects" here and will have something going in Kitchener/waterloo/cambridge/guelph could possibly cover a wider area Quote Link to comment
+hollora Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Am willing to host an event and very interesting in participating in these geocoins. Spoke with kayakerinme and he will not be doing an event. Will continue to follow this thread. Thank you all for your contributions and ideas. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Ok... but my event is going to be held on May 1st... CF30 Shall I put May 2010? Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) Ok... but my event is going to be held on May 1st... CF30 Shall I put May 2010? Hmmm... Not sure... What does everyone else say? I'll go along with the majority & stop making waves... maybe... Edit to add: Tho if not all events will be held on May 2nd and they won't I suppose it shouldn't have a date specified. And I do like the design. CF30 Edited January 31, 2010 by Crowesfeat30 Quote Link to comment
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