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==Dates==
 
==Dates==
* Occurs on the first Saturday of January.
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:Setup - Friday, January 8, 2010
* 2009 date: January 3rd
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:Kickoff Event - Saturday, January 9, 2010
  
 
==Space==
 
==Space==
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==Basic Agenda==
 
==Basic Agenda==
===Friday Setup @ 12===
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===Friday===
* KOP arrives from 1-2pm
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====Setup @ 2:30 pm===
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* KOP arrives from  
 
** Inventory
 
** Inventory
 
** Get a handle on what comes in kits
 
** Get a handle on what comes in kits
 
* Build field
 
* Build field
  
===Setup @ 6:30 AM===
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===Saturday===
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====Setup @ 6:30 AM====
 
* Should aim to be done by 8 AM
 
* Should aim to be done by 8 AM
 
* Carry over kits for workshop teams
 
* Carry over kits for workshop teams
  
===Arrival @ 8:30 AM===
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====Arrival @ 8:30 AM====
 
* Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot
 
* Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot
 
** 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]
 
** 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]
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* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
 
* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
 
* Food
 
* Food
===Guest Speakers @ 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)
  
===Announcements===
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====Announcements====
* Pre-Ship Scrimmage Feb 14th and 15th
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* Pre-Ship Scrimmage Feb Xth and Xth
 
* Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops
 
* Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops
 
* Introduce Georgia FIRST website
 
* Introduce Georgia FIRST website
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* Workshops at 1:00pm MRDC 2407 and 2506
 
* Workshops at 1:00pm MRDC 2407 and 2506
  
===Broadcast @ 10 AM===
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====Broadcast @ 10 AM====
 
* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
 
* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
 
* [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 @ 11 AM===
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====Field Viewing @ 11 AM====
 
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark
 
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark
 
* Field will be behind the stage
 
* Field will be behind the stage
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* Direct teams to back of Ferst Center
 
* Direct teams to back of Ferst Center
  
===Lunch @ 12 AM===
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====Lunch @ 12 AM====
 
* Pizza for volunteers
 
* Pizza for volunteers
 
* Break-down of field
 
* Break-down of field
 
* Workshop set-up
 
* Workshop set-up
  
===Workshop @ 1 PM===  
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====Workshop @ 1 PM====  
 
* Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
 
* Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
 
* Start off with presentation in 2407
 
* Start off with presentation in 2407

Revision as of 14:36, 22 October 2009

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

Setup - Friday, January 8, 2010
Kickoff Event - Saturday, January 9, 2010

Space

  • Location: Ferst Center for the Arts.

Food

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

Basic Agenda

Friday

=Setup @ 2:30 pm

  • KOP arrives from
    • Inventory
    • Get a handle on what comes in kits
  • Build field

Saturday

Setup @ 6:30 AM

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

Arrival @ 8:30 AM

  • Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot
  • 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 Xth and Xth
  • Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops
  • Introduce Georgia FIRST website
  • Teams need to remain in touch with their sponsors
  • Scholarships
  • Food Locations
  • Workshops at 1:00pm MRDC 2407 and 2506

Broadcast @ 10 AM

Field Viewing @ 11 AM

  • Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark
  • Field will be behind the stage
  • Field size 26' x 26' plus
  • Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility

KOP Handout @ 11 AM

  • Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark
  • 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