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==TODO==
 
==TODO==
* Shipping Details
 
 
* Workshop Details
 
* Workshop Details
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* Make maps of where to pick up kits
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==By the Numbers==
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* 31 teams for a total of 500 attendees
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* Starts at 8am
  
 
==Dates==
 
==Dates==
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==Space==
 
==Space==
* Need to accommodate a minimum of 210 people (35 teams with 6 people per team) ... need more
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* Location: Ferst Center for the Arts.
* On average 250-300 people show up
 
* Current plan is to hold the whole event at the Ferst Center for the Arts.
 
 
** Space Sponsored by RIM@GT
 
** Space Sponsored by RIM@GT
 
** [http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/pages/plan/directions.php Directions]
 
** [http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/pages/plan/directions.php Directions]
  
 
==Food==
 
==Food==
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* Need enough food for breakfast for 500 ppl
  
 
==Basic Agenda==
 
==Basic Agenda==
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==Other Plans==
 
==Other Plans==
===Control System Demo===
 
* After the kits are released, a kitbot robot will be built by RoboJackets to show off the control system.
 
 
 
===Workshop===
 
===Workshop===
 
* See document
 
* See document
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** Separate company could receive and ship kits.
 
** Separate company could receive and ship kits.
 
* Broadcast - GTCN
 
* Broadcast - GTCN
* Make maps of where to pick up kits
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* Google maps for foods
 
* Google maps for foods
 
* Ask NI about tweakers
 
* Ask NI about tweakers
 
* Send out e-mail to campus asking for experienced FIRST volunteers
 
* Send out e-mail to campus asking for experienced FIRST volunteers

Revision as of 22:10, 15 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

By the Numbers

  • 31 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 500 ppl

Basic Agenda

Setup @ 7:30 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

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

Brainstorming @ After lunch

Other Plans

Workshop

  • See document
  • Keep them tethered, no wireless

Nov 24th Meeting

  • 450 ppl total
  • 31 teams
  • Kit delivery
    • Getting the kits early
    • Could be dropped off at TSRB
    • Separate company could receive and ship kits.
  • Broadcast - GTCN
  • Google maps for foods
  • Ask NI about tweakers
  • Send out e-mail to campus asking for experienced FIRST volunteers