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Lodging for MOGA 2010 (by Denmother, published Friday, 06 November 2009 09:47)
The US Army Corps of Engineers and MOGA 2010 welcome you to Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake. Many recreational opportunities await you on this 55,000-acre land-and-water project spanning the Salt River Valley in Northeast Missouri. Rich in history and home to Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), there are many local attractions to choose from. The lake is located in Ralls and Monroe Counties, 28 miles southwest of Hannibal, Missouri, and 120 miles northwest of St. Louis.
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CAMPING
Convenient camping for MOGA 2010 is available at the Indian Creek Recreation Area. To reserve your campsite, you must contact the US Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake. They have graciously offered us half-price camping fees.
Campsite Coordinates
N 39° 31.253
W 091° 42.866
Indian Creek Campground Map
Cost
$8.00 for basic site with or without electric
$11.00 for full hookups (water, sewer, electric)
Who To Call
US Army Corps of Engineers
573-735-4097
Be sure to tell them you are with MOGA. Indicate site type and how many nights you want to reserve. Fees will be collected when you arrive.
HOTELS
The following hotels are offering a discount to MOGA participants.
MONROE CITY INN
3 Gateway Sq Dr
Hwy 24 & Bus 36
Monroe City MO 63456
Phone: 573-735-4200
N 39° 39.520, W 091° 43.245
Monroe City Inn is the only hotel at the lake that offers high-speed wireless Internet in every room, HBO, a business center, indoor pool, breakfast bar, and ample parking with electric outlets. When you call Monroe City Inn, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 25% off the winter rates. Monroe City Inn is 13.5 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
SOUTH FORK RESORT
36765 Hwy 154
Stoutsville MO 65283
Phone: 573-565-3500
Fax: 866-382-0033
Email: SouthForkResort@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.southforkresort.net/
N 39° 27.260, W 091° 47.780
South Fork Resort, located on the southwest side of Mark Twain Lake, has been serving families and sportsmen alike since 1988. They offer five cabins, eight kitchenettes and four motel rooms, for a total of 17 rental units on 8 acres. All units are at ground level and most are facing a fishing pond. All units are set up with a basic satellite TV package, including local channels. The resort also offers a fully stocked General Store, including made-to-order pizza, pre-made deli sandwiches, hotdogs, brats and sausages. Dogs are permitted, however you must follow their pet policy. When you call South Fork, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. South Fork is 18 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
THE LANDING RESORT
42819 Landing Lane
Monroe City MO 63456
Phone: 573-735-9422
Toll Free: 877-700-9422 Fax: 573-735-9322
Email: info@marktwainlanding.com
Website: http://www.marktwainlanding.com
N 39° 33.750, W 091° 39.650
The Landing at Mark Twain Lake offers daily, weekly and monthly rates for camping, as well as cottages, condos, cabins, or a stay in their motel. Their spacious full-hookup sites are designed to offer the convenience of home in a quiet wooded setting. The Landing at Mark Twain Lake is offering a 20% discount to MOGA participants when you stay at their resort. Mark Twain Landing is 22 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
SALT RIVER INN
19951 Hwy J
Monroe City MO 63456
Phone: 573-735-3387
Email: saltrivern@socket.net
Website: http://www.saltriverinn.com
N 39° 32.575, W 091° 38.890
Salt River Inn is located north of the Clarence Cannon Dam Lake on Route J. The Joanna multipurpose trail winds along behind the motel, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature on the public lands that surround Mark Twain Lake. When you call Salt River Inn, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. Salt River Inn is 24 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
COUNTRY INN RESORT
22938 Highway EE
Center MO 63436
Phone: (573) 267-3800
Email: information@countryinnresort.com
Website: http://www.countryinnresort.com
N 39° 30.370, W 091° 37.139
Country Inn provides a variety of lodging units, including 1-, 2-, or 3-bed motel rooms with or without kitchenettes, and kitchenette suites with private bedrooms. When you call Country Inn Resort, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 20% off the winter rates. Country Inn Resort is 26 miles from MOGA 2010.
CANNON DAM CABINS
42526 Cabin Road, Rt J
Perry MO 63462
Phone: 573 565-3432
Fax: 573 565-3064
Email: cdgs@cannondam.com
Website: www.cannondam.com
N 39° 30.345, W 091° 39.960
All of these spacious cedar cabins can sleep up to six people, all on one level. Special suites are available for large groups, and all cabins come fully furnished for your comfort and convenience. Cannon Dam Cabins has their own private fishing lake, gazebo, playgrounds, and indoor pool. A restaurant and general store are within walking distance. When you call, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. Cannon Dam Cabins is 26.5 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
TIMBER RIDGE RESORT
22764 Joanna Drive
Perry, MO 63462
Phone: 1 866 565-3135
Fax: 573 565-3135
Email: timberidge@socket.net
Website: http://www.marktwainlake.info/
N 39° 30.037, W 091° 40.547
Timber Ridge Resort has been our host for some of MOGA's Friday-Night Meet-and-Greet events in years past. They have rooms to accommodate small and large groups, from cabins to kitchenettes to motel rooms. There are activities for the family, including hiking trails and a game room. Take the kids to the playground or to visit the pet llamas. When you call Timber Ridge, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. Timber Ridge is 27.5 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
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Moga FAQ (by The Boss, published Thursday, 05 November 2009 19:27)
MOGA FAQ
What is MOGA?
MOGA is the Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure. A fun event that was started by the St. Louis Area Geocachers Association.
Why does it exist?
MOGA exists because people have fun geocaching and hanging out with each other. Since the first MOGA in 2004, we have continued to grow it to become a popular Midwest event where people from all over can come and stay.
Where will it be in 2010?
Mark Twain Lake is one of Missouri's premier lakes. With a perfect setting for a geocaching event,
the US Army Corps of Engineers has donated the use of the Indian Creek Recreation Area, a beautiful
and peaceful area of the lake. The staff at USACOE have donated the ammo boxes we will use for the event.
Why do you always have the event at Mark Twain Lake?
Every city, county, and state agency we have contacted requires a minimum of 2 million dollars of insurance coverage for an event like ours. This would add from $10.00 to $15.00 to the registration of each participant. The US Army Corps of Engineers has waived this insurance as long as everyone signs a waiver before they attend the event. If this is not done, they will be forced to require the insurance coverage. This is why it is so important everyone gets us their waiver.
Will there be camping?
Camping will be provided by the Corps of Engineers at the Indian Creek Recreation Area.
The camping is half price but you must call to reserve your spot. Full Hookups, (Sewer, Water, Electric) will be $11.00 per day while Electric Only sites will be $8.00 per day. Please call (573) 735-4097 and tell them you are with MOGA.
What about hotels?
There are many hotels and cabins in the area. Once again, we have negotiated a special MOGA rate with
local hotels, cabins and resorts. Check out the Accommodations page in the MOGA Manual for full details.
Do I have to register everyone in my family?
YES! We have multiple levels of registration from full-blown packets with meals to totally free registrations.
Please go to our registration page for full details. If you want to purchase meals, you must purchase them
in advance by registering online! Because of selling restrictions, no meal tickets can be purchased at MOGA.
Why should I purchase a registration package?
By signing up for a registration package early, you are guaranteed that you will be able to receive MOGA merchandise, and save money with a package deal. It also gives us the much needed revenue to purchase all of the merchandise in advance.
If you wait until the event to purchase merchandise from the store, it will cost you more to buy the items individually,
and we can't guarantee that everything will be in stock. This doesn't mean you have to pay online.
You have the option of mailing in a check. Everyone who wishes to participate in the Poker Run must be registered.Â
The Tin and Scout packages qualify.
Do I have to fill out a waiver?
We need a waiver from every person who attends MOGA. The waiver can be downloaded from the website
and faxed or mailed to us (see info at the bottom of the form). If you don't fill out a waiver beforehand, you
will have to fill one out at the Registration table at the event.
Can I enter all the competitions?
The Individual Competition will start at 8:00 am Saturday morning. The 2-Person Team (Couples) and the 4-Person
Team Competitions will both start at 1:00 pm Saturday afternoon. You could enter the Individual Competition
and a Team Competition, and have a chance to get two GOLD award coins.
Can couples split up if we each have a GPS?
No. The Couples Competition is designed to keep people together. Each team receives one punch card and must
cache together to look for the punches. It wouldn't be fair to other 2-person teams that have only 1 GPSr.
Can only 3 of us compete in the 4-person team?
Yes you can, but you will be at a major disadvantage. Four-person teams will split up and take certain areas.
Each team member will have a punch card, and they will fill their cards with punches however they feel
works best for them. Most teams will assign certain areas or punches to each person and rendezvous
back at the finish line prior to the deadline. This would be a major disadvantage for a 3-person team.
Therefore it is best to compete with 4 people, each with their own GPS.
Will there be food at the event?
Yes, we will have hot meals catered at the event. Just like in the past, you can pre-purchase breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner Saturday night. The menu for all meals can be found in the MOGA Manual. If you prefer, you can bring your own food, or visit one of the local eating establishments in the area. All MOGA meals must be pre-purchased. We are not allowed to sell meal tickets at the event.
I want to participate in the competition, do I still need to register?
YES! Everyone must register whether they are competing or not. You will need to register as a participant.
You can choose the registration level you would like, but it must be done. Register for the event and then
select the competition you want to enter.
Which age division will my team be assigned to?
Age divisions for the men's and women's Individual Competition and the Team Competitions are identical: 29 and Under, 30 to 49, and 50 and above. For 2-person teams (couples), we will take the average of both team members' ages to determine which age group you will compete in. For example, if the team members are age 12 + 36, the average age is 24, so your team would complete in the 29 and under group. For 4-person teams, we will use the age group that the majority of team members fall in. For example, if 3 people are age 30 to 49, that's the age division your team will compete with. If there is no age majority, then we will use an average of all team members' ages. For example, if the team members are age 22 + 33 + 45 + 60 (160 total), we would divide that total by 4 to get 40, so the team would compete in the 30 to 49 age division. We changed this from previous years (where the youngest member determined your age division) so we can
get more 50+ teams involved.
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MOGA Manual (by L Frank, published Thursday, 29 October 2009 10:40)
2010 Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure
(MOGA) Sponsored by
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -
Mark Twain Lake and the
St. Louis Area Geocachers Association
(SLAGA)
April 9 – 11, 2010
Indian Creek Recreation Area
Mark Twain Lake, Monroe City, Missouri
Overview
MOGA started in 2004 as the Midwest Invitational Geocaching Competition (MIGC). We had just barely over 80 in attendance for that event. The next year, we wanted the event to be more inviting to non-competitors so it was renamed to Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure, MOGA. Today, MOGA has become one of the world’s largest geocaching competitions.
Other caches will be available anytime and include over 300+ permanent caches! In the past, we have held non-competitors from entering the courses until one hour after the start time of the competition. A lot of people did not like this as they drove many miles to cache, not sit around. This is why we changed the courses and the non-competitor caches so they could easily coexist. Now, non-competitors can start looking for caches before the event. The punch containers will not be located near the permanent caches.
The competition courses are described below. In addition to those courses, we will have several other activities. There will be a Poker Run, kids’ caches, fellowshipping, friendly chatter about GSAK and GPS units, favorite puzzle caches, etc. We will have a “cracker barrel”, a social event where everyone brings a snack to share, at the auditorium area at Indian Creek. Don’t forget, you don’t have to compete to look for the 300+ anytime caches.
For the competitions this year, we will hide 30 small caches containing punches on each course. These will be hidden in and around the Army Corps of Engineer’s property. They will range from easy to difficult. We will hand out a topographical map of the area with all punch containers included. The topographical maps will help competitors navigate from punch to punch.
MOGA will run from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. However, the competitive events will start on Saturday morning. The agenda will be posted on the MOGA website (www.mogageo.com) at a future date. Please keep in mind that the agenda can change at any time. Please check the website for the latest version.
Whether you are competing or just casual caching, you must register. Every individual must sign a waiver and register. This year, your competition registration and event registration can be done at the same time. Please download the waiver from www.mogageo.com. There is also a waiver included in this manual. Even if you are just thinking about coming, complete a waiver! We must have all waivers turned in prior to the event on Saturday morning.
If you fax your waiver to (866) 579-6010, please bring the original with you to the event. Make sure you bring your registration confirmation with you also.
Pre-registration is required for everyone. Events, competitions and meals must be paid for in advance. The cutoff date will be April 4, 2010, at midnight.There will be no exceptions (don’t ask). We will take walkup registrations but you may not have a packet of goodies. There will be NO refunds for meals. Credit Cards, Paypal, checks and money orders are accepted. Only cash and checks for walkups!
Rules and Games
The competitions are as follows:
Individual Competition – Men’s and Women’s
Starting Coordinates – N 39° 31.730 - W 091° 43.260
The individual competition for men and women will be divided into age and gender groups. The following men’s age groups will be awarded 1st (GOLD), 2nd (SILVER) and 3rd (BRONZE) geocoins.
Under 30
30 – 49
50 and older
The following women’s age groups will be awarded 1st (GOLD), 2nd (SILVER) and 3rd (BRONZE) geocoins.
Under 30
30 – 49
50 and older
Please make sure you indicate gender and age during online registration.
The competition will consist of individuals looking for 30 punches. The punches will be in small camouflaged containers tied down with nylon string.
You must make sure you punch your scorecard in the appropriate place with the correct punch number. The punches and card will be numbered the same. These punches will be hidden in various areas and the participant will hunt for them on foot. Use of vehicles, bicycles, etc. during the competition will be grounds for disqualification! We will have a shotgun start at 8:00 am and the finish time will be at 11:00 am. You must find as many as you can during this time. All park rules and off-limits areas apply.
2-Person Team Competition
Starting Coordinates – N 39° 31.565 - W 091° 43.185
This course will be the same as the 4-person team event. Two-person teams will have to find as many punches as they can in a 3-hour time limit. You will start at 1:00 pm and must complete no later than 4:00 pm. You must stay together to complete the course. You will be given 1 score card that must be marked with the punch found in each cache. Make sure you punch the proper area of the card, to get credit for that find. These punches will be in small camouflaged containers. Your team finishes when BOTH members return. 1st (GOLD), 2nd (SILVER) and 3rd (BRONZE) geocoins will be awarded to the winners of the following age groups.
Under 30
30 – 49
50 and older
This year the average ages of the team members will determine your age group
4-Person Team Competition
Starting Coordinates – N 39° 31.565 - W 091° 43.185
This course will be the same as the 2-person team event. Four-person teams will have to find as many punches as they can in a 3-hour time limit. You will start at 1:00 PM and must complete by 4:00 PM. You can split up to complete the course. At the starting point, your team will be given 4 punch cards with hints. Everyone must make sure they punch the proper area of the card, to get credit for that find. Duplicate punches will not be counted. If you split up, make sure each person in your group understands that all 30 punches should be the goal of the team and each member should have a portion of the 30 punches assigned to them by the team captain. This will eliminate duplicate punches. Make sure you follow your hint sheet and do what it says for each punch. These punches will be small camouflaged containers. Your team finishes when ALL members return. 1st (GOLD), 2nd (SILVER) and 3rd (BRONZE) geocoins will be awarded to the winners of the following age groups.
Under 30
30 – 49
50 and older
This year if three team members fall in one of the three age groups, that is the group you will compete in, if not the average ages will determine your age group.
Scoring
The individual or team (2- or 4-person) who finds the most of the 30 punches in the 3-hour time limit wins the competition. In case of a tie, the individual or team that has the quickest time will win. If there is still a tie, a tiebreaker will be used. We will have a 52-card deck and the winners will cut the deck, high card wins.
Awards
For the individual competition, special GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE geocoins will be awarded to the first, second and third place in each group or bracket.
For the team competitions (2-person and 4-person), special GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE geocoins will be awarded to each participant in the first, second and third place teams of each age group or bracket. The Minnesota Cup will be awarded as well to the 4-person team that has the overall best score, regardless of age bracket.
Rules
There will be a 3-hour time limit. You (if on the individual course) or your entire team (if on a team course) must finish within the 3-hour limit. Each 5 minutes late reduces your punch count by one. You will receive a 1-punch penalty one second after your designated finish time. After 21 minutes have passed, you will be disqualified!
There will be no driving at any time. Using a vehicle will result in elimination! ONLY FOOT TRAFFIC IS ALLOWED IN THE COMPETITION.
There will be more punches than you can find. You must decide on how you will hunt them, which ones to complete and how you can get the most in the shortest amount of time. Do not trespass or go into off-limit areas!
All park rules must be followed at all times. Course monitors will be stationed around the punches. DO NOT MESS WITH THE CACHE PLACEMENT OR THE PUNCHES!
Remember, we are honest cachers. This is evident in the number of caches that stay in place. Please do not try and destroy or move anything.
Disqualification
Any person or team found altering the cache or course in any way will be disqualified and asked to leave the event.
Anyone coming back after their deadline will be docked 1 punch for each 5 minutes late up to 20 minutes. After 21 minutes, you will be disqualified.
Losing your punch card will result in disqualification!
Team Definitions
Teams must consist of no more than 4 players for the 4-person event and no more than 2 players for the 2-person event.
If you want to compete in the 4-person event with less than 4 people, please understand you will be at a disadvantage.
Each player with the 4-player team should have their own GPS. If you do not, it would be a huge disadvantage as 4-person teams will often split up to find as many caches as possible.
Two-person teams may share a GPS unit or they can both have one as long as they cache together. You will only have one punch card and hint sheet.
Each team must register as a team listing all players. You can have 1 reserve player in the unlikely event someone is unable to compete.
Ten minutes prior to your event starting time, no changes or substitutions will be allowed.
You may form your team at the event. However, 1 person from the team must prepay for the entire team and indicate their team name.
Come with lots of team spirit and be ready to win!
Non-Competitor Caches
The caches will be released late Monday night (April 5, 2010). If you are enroute to MOGA when they are released, the MOGA Director will have a flash drive with a GSAK file of all of the caches. MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR CABLE WITH YOU! We will have a waypoint station at Registration to load you up on Saturday morning. Please look at the agenda. ALL waypoints will be given out so you do not have to return to get anything additional. We can accommodate Garmin Colorado and Oregon GPS units, as well as Delorme 20, 30 and 40. We do not have software for the Magellan Triton models. If you have a Triton, bring your laptop and software.
Do not trespass on private property no matter how close you are to a cache. Property lines are clearly marked with blue markers/paint on trees for Corps property and purple paint on trees for private property.
Poker Run
The Poker Run will start at 8:00am Saturday April 10 and end at 1:00pm Sunday April 11.
Everyone who has registered and completed a waiver form is eligible to play one Poker Run hand. Cachers who bring their whole family and register each member will be allowed to play one hand for each family member.
The Poker Run caches will be hidden along the main road inside the Indian Creek Recreation Area. These caches will not be stocked with the “Poker Chips” until the Friday before the event. These caches will have a difficulty rating of 1 and a terrain rating of 1.5. The Poker Run caches will be named after NASA rockets and space shuttles for easy identification.
Inside each Poker Run cache will be a log book and pencil. There will also be a box of business cards from a local business. These business cards will have some type of discount printed on them to be used anytime during the 2010 year. PLEASE TAKE ONLY ONE business card, per eligible player. The quantity of Poker Run caches will be determined by how many businesses participate. If there are 15 Poker Run caches, it will be wise to retrieve a business card from each cache because only the dealer knows which cards you will need to make a 5-card poker hand.
When you have found all of the Poker Run caches, return to MOGA Central and present your business cards and name tag to the dealer. The dealer will mark your name on the registration list and select and mark the 6 pre-selected business cards and then return them to the player. The player will then be allowed to pick 5 cards from the standard 52-card deck. After the player has made their hand, they may be allowed to remove 1 card from that hand and pick a bonus card. The player’s final hand will be written down and posted if it is in the top 3 best hands.
The top 3 best hands will receive the GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE award geocoins. In the event of a tie, the players will break the tie by cutting a deck of cards. Highest card wins. If one or both players are not present, a MOGA staff representative will cut the cards on their behalf. If the tie is for third place, the winner will get the BRONZE geocoin and the fourth place will get a MOGA staff geocoin. You do not have to be present to win. We will mail your geocoin to the address on the registration.
Registration
Registration will be available electronically only. We will accept walkups but there might not be a packet or nametag available. Please register through the website: www.mogageo.com. The first 100 registrations will receive a MOGA Early Bird pathtag.
ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE THROUGH THE WEBSITE!
Waivers
Everyone needs to complete a waiver found in this manual or a PDF file online at www.mogageo.com.
Pets
While pets are certainly welcomed at Mark Twain Lake, all rules must be followed. You must keep your pet on a leash at all times. No exceptions! You need to make sure you pick up after your pet. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THE MAIN TENT AREA (MOGA CENTRAL). DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS TO MEALS. YOU CANNOT TIE THEM UP OUTSIDE. Anywhere else your pet wants to go is fine as long as it has you on a leash. J
Food Drive
Due to tough economic times, MOGA is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the local food pantries. For every canned food or nonperishable item you donate, you will receive one ticket for the main prize drawing.
Main Prize Drawing
MOGA has contacted many companies that cater to geocaching. We hope to have a large number of prizes to be given away. These prizes will be on display at MOGA Central. There will also be a ticket container in front of each prize. If you wish to have a chance to win a particular prize, you must drop a ticket with your geocaching name written on it into the container for that prize. You may drop as many tickets as you wish in any container. The more tickets you have, the more chances you have to win! We will draw for prizes after the Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening. You must be present to win!
Meals
Meals must be ordered by April 4, 2010.
Meals will be catered for your convenience. They must be ordered in advance. Meals can be ordered at http://www.mogageo.com as part of your registration process.
Meals will all be served at MOGA Central. The coordinates for MOGA Central are as follows:
MOGA Central - N 39° 31.778 W 091° 44.310
You will have tickets that indicate your meal. Tickets are as follows…
Orange Ticket – Breakfast
Blue Ticket – Lunch
Pink Ticket – Dinner
White Ticket – Children’s Meal
Yellow Ticket – Coffee for Thermos
If you have Saturday Breakfast and Sunday Breakfast, you will get 2 orange tickets.
If you have Saturday Lunch and Sunday Lunch, you will get 2 blue tickets.
DO NOT LOSE YOUR TICKETS. YOU CANNOT EAT WITHOUT THEM!
The menu is as follows:
Breakfast Menu Saturday
Bacon
Sausage Biscuits & Gravy or Pancakes with syrup
Egg Casserole with Ham & Potatoes
Fruit
Juice, Milk & Coffee
Lunch Menu Saturday
Hamburger or Bratwurst
Baked Beans or Potato Salad
Chips
Cookie or Brownie
Tea, Lemonade, & Coffee
Dinner Menu Saturday Night
Roast Turkey & Dressing
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans
Seven-Layer Salad
Hot Rolls
Pumpkin Pie Cake with Cool Whip or
Peach Cobbler or Blackberry Cobbler
Tea, Lemonade, & Coffee
Breakfast Menu Sunday
Bacon
Sausage Biscuits & Gravy or
Pancakes with syrup
Egg Casserole with Ham & Potatoes
Fruit
Juice, Milk & Coffee
Lunch Menu Sunday
Pulled Barbeque Pork Sandwich or Chicken Breast Sandwich
Scalloped Potatoes or Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Texas Sheet Cake or Layered Lemon Dessert
Tea, Lemonade, & Coffee
Kids' Boxed Lunches
(Saturday Lunch or Sunday Lunch)
Hot Dog or Chicken Legs
Chips
Carrots/Celery Sticks
Cookie
Carton of Milk
All of the above entrees will include plates, forks, knives, cups, napkins, condiments and ice.
Waiver
I the undersigned, being a participant involved in the Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure (hereinafter referred to as MOGA) or being the parent or legal guardian of such a participant in MOGA, in consideration of my or another’s participation in MOGA, I hereby, for myself and any participant for whom I am a parent or legal guardian release, discharge, hold harmless, and forever acquit the US Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri State Parks, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, MOGA, City of Monroe City, Mark Twain Lake, the MOGA staff or other local sponsors, and their officers, agents, representatives and employees from any and all actions, causes of action, claims or any liabilities whatsoever, known or unknown now existing or which may arise in the future, on account of or in any way related to or arising out of my participation in MOGA. Further, I assume all liability of any non-participants who accompany me.
I understand that I am a participant for all purposes, and am not an employee of the State, Local or Regional entities, The US Army Corps or Engineers, the MOGA staff or other local sponsors, and their officers, agents, representatives and employees, and as such they are not responsible for injury or death of myself and any participant for whom I am a parent or legal guardian which may occur while acting as a participant.
Participant’s name (please print): ____________________________________________
Geocaching Name: _______________________________________________________
Participant’s signature: X____________________________________________________
Participant’s age: ________________________________
Signature of participant’s parent or legal guardian (if under 18):
X_________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
Please mail or fax registration. Registration can be done online at http://www.mogageo.com
Waiver MUST be sent in two weeks prior to the event. If you even think you are going to attend, send in the waiver just to be safe.
Mail to:
MOGA 2010 Registration
c/o St. Louis Area Geocachers Assn.
483 S. Kirkwood Rd. PMB# 226
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waivers can be faxed to: (866) 579-6010. You must bring the original to the event!
Camping
Camping is available at the Indian Creek Recreation Area. To reserve your campsite you must contact the property directly using the following information…
Corps Camping
Camping at Indian Creek Recreation Area will be handled by the Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake. You must call directly and let them know that you are reserving a campsite. They have graciously given us 1/2 price camping fees!
Campsite Coordinates: Indian Creek Recreation Area
N 39° 31.253
W 091° 42.866
Cost
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$8.00 for basic site w/ or w/o electric
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$11.00 for full hookups (Water, Sewer and Electric)
Who to Call:
Call Allen or anyone at the Office. Be sure to tell them you are with MOGA! The office is (573) 735-4097. Indicate site type, how many nights. Fees will be collected when you arrive.
Map:
CAMPGROUND MAP
About Mark Twain Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake. Many recreational opportunities await you on this 55,000-acre land and water project spanning the Salt River Valley in Northeast Missouri. Rich in history and home to Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) there are many local attractions to choose from.
The lake is located in Ralls and Monroe Counties, 28 miles southwest of Hannibal, MO and 120 miles northwest of St. Louis.
Lodging
TIMBER RIDGE RESORT
22764 Joanna Drive
Perry, MO 63462
Phone: 1 866 565-3135
Fax: 573 565-3135
Email: timberidge@socket.net This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.marktwainlake.info
N 39* 30.035 W 91* 40.540
When you call Timber Ridge, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. Timber Ridge is 27.5 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
SOUTH FORK RESORT
36765 Hwy. 154
Stoutsville MO 65283
Phone: 573-565-3500
Fax: 866-382-0033
Email: SouthForkResort@Earthlink.net This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: http://www.southforkresort.net
N 39* 27.260 W 91* 47.780
When you call South Fork, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. South Fork is 18 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
THE LANDING RESORT
42819 Landing Lane
Monroe City, MO 63456
Phone: 573-735-9422
Toll Free: 877-700-9422 Fax: 573-735-9322
Email: info@marktwainlanding.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.marktwainlanding.com
N 39* 33.750 W 91* 39.650
The Landing at Mark Twain Lake is offering a 20% discount to MOGA participants when you stay at their resort. Mark Twain Landing is 22 driving miles from MOGA 2010
Their facilities include everything to make your stay a relaxed and pleasant experience, with daily, weekly and monthly rates available for camping, or our cottages, condos, and cabins, or stay in our motel. Stay on one of our spacious full hookup sites which are designed to offer the convenience of home in a quiet wooded setting.
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SALT RIVER INN
19951 Hwy J
Monroe City, MO 63456
Phone: 573-735-3387
Email: saltrivern@socket.net This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.saltriverinn.com
N 39* 32.575 W 091* 38.890
Salt River Inn is located 1.5 miles north of the Clarence Cannon Dam Lake on Route J. It borders the Corps of Engineer land. The Mark Twain Lake is less than a half mile walking distance. The Joanna multipurpose trail winds along behind the motel, which is available for walking and horseback riding. There is also a walking trail so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature on the public lands that surround Mark Twain Lake.
When you call Salt River Inn, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. Salt River Inn is 24 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
CANNON DAM CABINS
42526 Cabin Road, Rt. J
Perry MO 63462
Phone: 573 565-3432
Fax: 573 565-3064
Email: cdgs@cannondam.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.cannondam.com
N 39* 30.345 W 091* 39.960
When you call Cannon Dam Cabins, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 10% off the winter rates. Cannon Dam Cabins is 26.5 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
COUNTRY INN RESORT
22938 Highway EE
Center MO 63436
Phone: (573) 267-3800
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Website: www.countryinnresort.com
N 39* 30.370 W 091* 37.139
When you call Country Inn Resorts, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 20% off the winter rates. Country Inn Resorts is 26 miles from MOGA 2010.
Country Inn Motel is a Resort-Motel located in the Northeast Missouri Recreational Area of Mark Twain Lake. Country Inn provides a variety of lodging units including 1, 2, or 3 bed motel rooms with or without kitchenettes and kitchenette suites with a private bedroom.
MONROE CITY INN
3 Gateway Sq Dr
Hwy.24 & Bus.36
Monroe City, MO 63456
573-735-4200
N 39* 39.520 W 091* 43.245
When you call Monroe City Inn, mention you are with MOGA and you will get 25% off the winter rates. Monroe City Inn is 13.5 driving miles from MOGA 2010.
Seniors Discount, Indoor Pool, High Speed Internet & Wireless Access, HBO, Group Rates, Cable Color TV, Business Center, Breakfast Bar, Barbeque Facility Area, Ample Parking W/Electric Outlets
· Payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Note: There are other accommodations available in the area that are not offering MOGA discounts. If there is nothing available at the above locations, contact us for a list of other accommodations in the area.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
For any emergency, first call 911, and then notify the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Monroe City Police
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573-735-4431
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Dept.
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660-327-4060
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Ralls County Sheriff’s Dept.
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573-985-7271
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US Army Corps of Engineers
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573-735-4097
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For all medical emergencies
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911
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MOGA Staff
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314-632-MOGA (314-632-6642)
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All Staff Walkie-Talkies will be on:
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Channel 2 – Sub Channel 33
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Please keep this channel clear!
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In addition to the unique event coin, competitors will have a chance to win a custom-made gold, silver, or bronze MOGA 2010 trackable award geocoin. This is a special coin just for competitors who place first (gold), second (silver), or third (bronze). (There will also be a special version minted for MOGA staffers.) The award coins will have a shiny metal finish, and feature the MOGA 2010 space-theme logo on the front, and the tracking number along with the words "WINNER" and "MOGA 2010 COMPETITION" on the back. They will be presented attached to a green MOGA 2010 lanyard.
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