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Best Log Preliminary Voting Open

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The call for nominations is now closed. We collected over 400 nominations this year–superb! Thanks to all who took the time to submit their favorite caches. For the category of Best Log, we received too many submissions to put on the final ballot, so there will be a preliminary run-off vote to narrow down the candidates. We will collect these preliminary votes for a couple of weeks, so plenty of time to read through the logs and pick out up to 5 of your favorites. Here is a list of the 20 logs nominated so that members can easily read them.  You can the place your 5 votes with this FORM. Voting ends on February 28th. Chaco’s at Scum Pond by ZippyFinn It really does exist! by Cache Clown 76 Scary horror movie guy by freddiecrs Mantrum by Awesnap TFT___ by vpdj Don’t let that happen again by ZippyFinn Who is the … Continue reading →

NoVAGO’s CITO on ICE

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NoVAGO’s first CITO of 2017 has been published! Come join us for a much needed CITO of Veterans Memorial Park. The park managers agree, and they are excited for our help in rectifying the situation.  We will meet at the pavilion near the parking coordinates. February 18th, 2017 10 am till Noon Veterans Memorial Park 14300 Veterans Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22191   … Continue reading →

Big turn out for the Annual Thanks Event!

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We had over 40 geocachers and family join us on a rainy Saturday afternoon for the Annual Thanks event.  Appreciation was given for all of the local cachers who worked hard to make 2016 more fun in Northern Virginia, a beautiful cake with DePhogration artwork was served, and the the new NoVAGO Pathtags and Geocoins were met with great enthusiasm. Thanks again for Being Awesome!   … Continue reading →

2017 NoVAGO Events

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One of the hallmarks of NoVAGO is its events. For a number of years NoVAGO has held 4 quarterly picnics. Last year the addition of 4 seasonal CITOs was made to the NoVAGO calendar. At the first board meeting of the year a decision was made to revamp the event lineup for 2017. This year NoVAGO will hold two major events (Spring and Fall) and four CITOs. The reasons for this decision bear explanation. When NoVAGO began having quarterly events, geocaching had not yet matured through the use of smart phones and other common devices. NoVAGO was composed of a smaller core group of cachers. Social media which currently links our membership, such as FaceBook, was neither common or readily accessible. Today our membership has multiple venues to link up and share experiences daily. This change in technology was joined by the growth of regional events over the last five … Continue reading →

Welcoming in the New Year

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As we usher in 2017 I wanted to take the opportunity to express some quick thoughts as the new NoVAGO President.  At the end of 2013 I was approached by then NoVAGO President rufnredy about running for an officer position in NoVAGO.  Although I did not feel up to the challenge, I did agree to become a Director to assist NoVAGO as needed.  I did not realize then the ripple effects that decision would have. For the next three years I would serve as a NoVAGO Director, its PR Officer and finally the Secretary.  Last year I agreed to run for President.  Battling fierce opposition, I prevailed as the victor.  During my time in NoVAGO I have been fortunate to work with a varied and talented group of officers.  I see no change in that aspect of the job this year. My view of the job of NoVAGO President has … Continue reading →

NoVAGO turns 10!

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  According to TwoWheelIn’s forum post “Down NoVAGO Memory Lane 2004 – 2013” the Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization was officially established on January 1st, 2007.  It was this day that the first elected officers took power and started shaping the organization that we know and love.  The first hosted event by these new officers was held in Loudon County and was titled NoVAGO Kickoff and Caching Event and it fell on Saturday January 14th 2007.   It just happens that January 14th also falls on a Saturday in 2017, so hosting our annual Thanks event on the ten year anniversary of our first event is perfect.  Please join us at Wegmans Fairfax to thank all of the amazing volunteers who helped make geocaching in Northern Virginia more fun in 2016 and to welcome in the 2017 volunteers. Thanks! 10 Years and Counting! January 14th, 2017 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wegmans, 11620 Monument … Continue reading →

Congratulations 2017 Officers!

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After a closely contested recount of hanging chads, the jury is in! A quick review of our bylaws states “If a candidate is unopposed for an office they will be placed into office by default.” After a review of the nomination thread, we have the results that one person has been nominated for each position so no additional voting is necessary! With that, it is my great pleasure and honor to announce that NoVAGO will be ready jump into 2017! Congratulations to the 2017 Officers! Dephogration – President Nothereeither – VP Hooclass2002 – Treasurer Awesnap – PR Plato Addict – Secretary