FIRST Kickoff
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This page is for information and planning about the 2009 FIRST Kickoff to be held at Georgia Tech.
Contents
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.
- Space Sponsored by RIM@GT
- Directions
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
Arrival @ 8:30 AM
- Sign-in (1)
- Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
- Food
Guest Speaker @ 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
- Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
- Information about receiving the broadcast
Field Viewing @ 12 pm
- Field will be behind the stage
- Field size 26' x 26' plus
- Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility
KOP
- Should be handed out at the same time as field viewing
- Could be delivered early
- Needs a place to be stored (securely)
- Arrives on several pallets
- Inventory when they arrive
Lunch
Other Plans
Workshop
Dec 30th @2-6pm
- Parts party
- See document
- Keep them tethered, no wireless