About the Manitoba Geocaching Association
The Manitoba Geocaching Association Inc. (MBGA) strives to advance the sport of geocaching in the Province of Manitoba by encouraging fellowship amongst Manitoba geocachers through regular social activities; fostering geocaching etiquette and responsible stewardship of our public lands; raising public awareness and understanding of geocaching through effective use of media relations; ensuring access to public lands for geocaching activities by working as a liaison with public land-use agencies; and promoting geocaching as a worthwhile family-oriented outdoor activity.
Membership
Membership is free and you can sign up here. Members are free to post in the forums and add pictures to the photo gallery. Manitoba teams are tracked on our milestone and top 10 lists. There are currently 1481 registered teams, 1313 are Manitoba residents with recent visits (within the last year) from 423 registered teams of which 373 are Manitoba teamsBenefits
The association regularly holds events and contests for members to meet and participate in geocaching and is a central gathering point for discussions.Members are invited to join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming meetings, events and other topics. Everyone is also welcome to browse the forums for current topics of interest or stop by the chat room for some friendly bantering.
Organization
The association is governed by a set of bylaws and managed by a board of directors which is elected annually. The elections are guided by the election policy.
Minutes of Past Association Meetings (Before Mar 2010)
Minutes of Past Association Meetings (After Mar 2010)
Current Board of Directors
- President: Mike Neale (glacier_ice)
- Vice President: Andrew Teeluck (siafhir)
- Treasurer: Kristina Graham (TXNCHK)
- Communications Officer: Kari England (happymole)
- Information and Technology Coordinator: Sean Walker (S.T.D.K)
- Marketing Director: Eric Schellenberg (Erocks)
- Training Co-ordinator: Sandy Welbergen (swelbergen)
- Merchandising Director: Rhonda Plohman (4elements5senses)
- Event Co-ordinator: Jo-Ann Walls (AngelFreak)
- Volunteer Co-ordinator: Eric Schellenberg (Erocks)
- Director at Large: Ken Blue (klblue)
- Director at Large: Stacy Bosak (GroovyPinkSocks - GPS)
- Director at Large: Josh Bernier (stonagal)




