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<div>This page is for information and planning about the 2009 FIRST Kickoff to be held at Georgia Tech.<br />
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==TODO==<br />
* Workshop Details<br />
* <strike>Make maps of where to pick up kits</strike> - Maps are [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Here]<br />
* Signs<br />
* Catering<br />
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==By the Numbers==<br />
* 38 teams for a total of 500 attendees<br />
* Starts at 8am<br />
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==Dates==<br />
* Occurs on the first Saturday of January.<br />
* 2009 date: January 3rd<br />
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==Space==<br />
* Location: Ferst Center for the Arts.<br />
** Space Sponsored by RIM@GT<br />
** [http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/pages/plan/directions.php Directions]<br />
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==Food==<br />
* Need enough food for breakfast for 350 ppl<br />
* GT Catering<br />
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==Basic Agenda==<br />
===Friday Setup @ 12===<br />
* KOP arrives from 1-2pm<br />
** Inventory<br />
** Get a handle on what comes in kits<br />
* Build field<br />
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===Setup @ 6:30 AM===<br />
* Should aim to be done by 8 AM<br />
* Carry over kits for workshop teams<br />
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===Arrival @ 8:30 AM===<br />
* Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot<br />
** Maps are [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Here]<br />
* Sign-in <br />
** Hand-out KOP voucher<br />
** Directions to back of Ferst center<br />
** Ask if they will be using the drive train kit (If so we will need to check their kit)<br />
** Ensure that the correct teams kit control kits<br />
** If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to MRDC<br />
* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)<br />
* Food<br />
===Guest Speakers @ 9:30 AM===<br />
* Dr. Henrik Christensen from RIM<br />
* Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)<br />
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===Announcements===<br />
* Pre-Ship Scrimmage Feb 14th and 15th<br />
* Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops<br />
* Introduce Georgia FIRST website<br />
* Teams need to remain in touch with their sponsors<br />
* Scholarships <br />
===Broadcast @ 10 AM===<br />
* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15<br />
* [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/digital.html#educator Information about receiving the broadcast]<br />
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===Field Viewing @ 11 AM===<br />
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark<br />
* Field will be behind the stage<br />
* Field size 26' x 26' plus<br />
* Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility<br />
====KOP Handout @ 11 AM====<br />
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark<br />
* Direct teams to back of Ferst Center<br />
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===Lunch @ 12 AM===<br />
* Pizza for volunteers<br />
* Break-down of field<br />
* Workshop set-up<br />
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===Workshop @ 1 PM=== <br />
* Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC<br />
* Start off with presentation in 2407<br />
* Split up groups to work on both parts<br />
* Teams should expect to be done by 4pm?<br />
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==Other Plans==<br />
===Workshop===<br />
[[FIRST_Kickoff_Workshop]]<br />
====Dec 30th @2-6pm====<br />
* Parts party<br />
<br></div>Mannie