Syndication #9: 16 November 2010

[Paul]

Salvete, everyone!

The team discussed the following data on this week's meeting:

* Forum Registration
* Nitant's Email Regarding VEX Bots
* VEX Robotics Competition: Preparations
* VEX Robotics Competition: Qualifier Overview
* VEX Robotics Competition: Members
* VEX Robotics Competition: Parents
* Hull Middle School Robotics Mentoring

1. Forum Registration
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I'd like to bring your attention to our team forum (http://www.forum.prhsrobotics.com). We will be using the forum to share information with another. Our main source of communication will be through the forum.

Members, please register on the forums - I will stop broadcasting the Syndication through email within two-three weeks!

2. Nitant's Email Regarding VEX Bots
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Nitant, one of our members who entered the GSMST VEX competition, has written a wealth of information and tips regarding the VEX bots. Please read the document - it will greatly assist you in preparation for the Peachtree VEX Competition. If you have not received an email from Nitant, please check the Syndication section of the forum. You will need to register and be authenticated by an administrator to access the forums.

3. VEX Robotics Competition: Preparations
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We will need all members to be present on Friday, November 19, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The team will assemble the competition fields, label items, install the concession stands, et cetera. Please attend and assist us prepare for the qualifier.

4. VEX Robotics Competition: Qualifier Overview
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The VEX Robotics Competition Qualifier is nearing! The Robolions will host and participate in the all-day tournament on November 20 at Peachtree Ridge High School. Team members must arrive to school by 7:00 AM at the day of the competition. There are only three days left until the qualifier. Please complete the robot as soon as possible. Teams also have the option to work on the robots tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon - please make the best use of your time! If you are unsure of anything, please contact your team's mentor.

5. VEX Robotics Competition: Members
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It would be very beneficial if you would donate packaged rechargeable AAA batteries for the competition. These batteries will be used as awards and gifts to other teams competing in this event.

6. VEX Robotics Competition: Parents
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Parents, thank you for your kind donations! We greatly appreciate your assistance in the Peachtree VEX Qualifier. However, we are still in need of additional soda packages.

The team craves for your assistance during the Peachtree VEX Robotics Competition! If you are available on Saturday, November 20, to assist us in the concession stands, the team would greatly appreciate your offer. The team also appreciates your assistance if you are able to supply the team with supplies such as boxes of individual Cheetos, Doritos, or 6/12 packs of Coca-Cola products (the team cannot accept beverages from companies other than Coca-Cola)!

If you can assist the team by providing supplies/sodas or are available during Saturday, November 20, please email Mrs. Rutland (mary_rutland@gwinnett.k12.ga.us). Mrs. Rutland has also sent an email regarding supplies for the event - please contact her if you have not received the email.

7. Hull Middle School Robotics Mentoring
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Hull Middle School requires mentors for their robotics team until the end of the semester in December. The mentoring takes place every Thursday. Please contact Mrs. Rutland if you are available to mentor.

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Thank you for reading this week's Syndication. Have a safe and an enjoyable week!

Sincerely,
Paul Han