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===Setup @ 6:30 AM===
 
===Setup @ 6:30 AM===
 
* Should aim to be done by 8 AM
 
* Should aim to be done by 8 AM
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* Carry over kits for workshop teams
  
 
===Arrival @ 8:30 AM===
 
===Arrival @ 8:30 AM===
* Sign-in (1)
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* Sign-in  
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** Hand-out KOP voucher
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** Directions to back of Ferst center
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** Ask if they will be using the drive train kit (If so we will need to check their kit)
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** Ensure that the correct teams kit control kits
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** If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to MRDC
 
* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
 
* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
 
* Food
 
* Food
===Guest Speaker @ 9:30 AM===
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===Guest Speakers @ 9:30 AM===
 
* Dr. Henrik Christensen from RIM
 
* Dr. Henrik Christensen from RIM
 
* Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
 
* Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
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* [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/digital.html#educator Information about receiving the broadcast]
 
* [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/digital.html#educator Information about receiving the broadcast]
  
===Field Viewing @ 12 pm===
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===Field Viewing @ 11 AM===
 
* Field will be behind the stage
 
* Field will be behind the stage
 
* Field size 26' x 26' plus
 
* Field size 26' x 26' plus
 
* Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility
 
* Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility
====KOP====
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====KOP Handout @ 11 AM====
* Should be handed out at the same time as field viewing
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* Direct teams to back of Ferst Center
* Could be delivered early
 
** Needs a place to be stored (securely)
 
** Arrives on several pallets
 
** Inventory when they arrive
 
  
===Lunch===
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===Lunch @ 12 AM===
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* Pizza for volunteers
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* Break-down of field
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* Workshop set-up
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===Workshop @ 1 PM===
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* Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
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* Start off with presentation in 2407
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* Split up groups to work on both parts
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* Teams should expect to be done by 4pm?
  
  
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* Parts party
 
* Parts party
 
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* See document
 
* Keep them tethered, no wireless
 

Revision as of 00:18, 31 December 2008

This page is for information and planning about the 2009 FIRST Kickoff to be held at Georgia Tech.

TODO

  • Workshop Details
  • Make maps of where to pick up kits - Maps are Here
  • Signs
  • Catering

By the Numbers

  • 38 teams for a total of 500 attendees
  • Starts at 8am

Dates

  • Occurs on the first Saturday of January.
  • 2009 date: January 3rd

Space

  • Location: Ferst Center for the Arts.

Food

  • Need enough food for breakfast for 350 ppl
  • GT Catering

Basic Agenda

Friday Setup @ 12

  • KOP arrives from 1-2pm
    • Inventory
    • Get a handle on what comes in kits
  • Build field

Setup @ 6:30 AM

  • Should aim to be done by 8 AM
  • Carry over kits for workshop teams

Arrival @ 8:30 AM

  • Sign-in
    • Hand-out KOP voucher
    • Directions to back of Ferst center
    • Ask if they will be using the drive train kit (If so we will need to check their kit)
    • Ensure that the correct teams kit control kits
    • If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to MRDC
  • Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
  • Food

Guest Speakers @ 9:30 AM

  • Dr. Henrik Christensen from RIM
  • Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)

Announcements

  • Pre-Ship Scrimmage Feb 14th and 15th
  • Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops
  • Introduce Georgia FIRST website
  • Teams need to remain in touch with their sponsors
  • Scholarships

Broadcast @ 10 AM

Field Viewing @ 11 AM

  • Field will be behind the stage
  • Field size 26' x 26' plus
  • Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility

KOP Handout @ 11 AM

  • Direct teams to back of Ferst Center

Lunch @ 12 AM

  • Pizza for volunteers
  • Break-down of field
  • Workshop set-up

Workshop @ 1 PM

  • Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
  • Start off with presentation in 2407
  • Split up groups to work on both parts
  • Teams should expect to be done by 4pm?


Other Plans

Workshop

FIRST_Kickoff_Workshop

Dec 30th @2-6pm

  • Parts party