Sunday, September 18, 2011

Message to Teams: Sept. 18, 2011

Dear Teams,

Note: this is going out only to teams that have registered so far and not to my general mailing list, though I will post this on the blog. Make sure to update the coach/contact information for your team if that information changes so they are in the loop. Forward this email to anyone else who needs it.

Primary: Next Saturday Sept. 24 at NYU/Poly in downtown Brooklyn (same location as Brooklyn Tournament) from 10-3 is our annual kickoff where the Food Factor challenge will be explained and you can ask questions and see demos. I will post more details on the blog as they come in. The event will start in Pfizer Auditorium at 10 with follow-ups in the Jacobs Building. http://www.poly.edu/directions

So far we have 144 teams registered with a few weeks left. So we should be having another robust year. Registration closes at the end of September or if they run out of field set up kits. If you still want to register more teams note that you do not have to order extra field set up kits as long as you have one.

As you know from my last update I have been out of the loop for the past 2 months but I am trying to catch up. (If you sent an email or called and did not get a response try again.)

I am updating the FLL blog as info comes in with links on the side panel on the right hand side. Check that first and contsct me for more info in needed.

It is best to contact me by Email: normsco@gmail.com
But if you have specific questions call 917-992-3734 -

Here are some other reminders:

Only 6 Slots Left for Sunday Sept. 25 FLL Coach Boot Camp
Register for the FLL Rookie Coaches Boot Camp!! Sunday Sept. 25
So hurry and register for the FLL Rookie Coaches Boot Camp!!

Sunday, September 25th 10am-5pm
NYU-Poly
6 Metrotech Center
Brooklyn NY 11201
http://www.poly.edu/directions

The Boot Camp is a road that leads a novice coach to a veteran robotics engineer. You will learn how to use different LEGO parts and take advantage of NXT G programming blocks. You will then go into more advanced programming topics; that would include reverse engineering and competition style robotics.

Register here while seats are still available:  Registration is a first come-first serve basis:

You can view the published form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGUyWVdEOHJsZTRObUVoQmlMeWE0WUE6MQ

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New LEGO Technology & Robotics Center open in Fresh Meadow, Queens
Long-time NYC coach Veryl Greene

http://www.roboticrealm.blogspot.com/

Friday, September 16, 2011

Register for the FLL Rookie Coaches Boot Camp!! Sunday Sept. 25

There are only 6 slots left!!!

So hurry and register for the FLL Rookie Coaches Boot Camp!!

Sunday, September 25th 10am-5pm
NYU-Poly
6 Metrotech Center
Brooklyn NY 11201


The Boot Camp is a road that leads a novice coach to a veteran robotics engineer. You will learn how to use different LEGO parts and take advantage of NXT G programming blocks. You will then go into more advanced programming topics; that would include reverse engineering and competition style robotics.

Register here while seats are still available:  Registration is a first come-first serve basis:

You can view the published form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGUyWVdEOHJsZTRObUVoQmlMeWE0WUE6MQ

The Morris FIRST Robotics Team will be demonstrating our 2011 robot at the Maker Faire

Good Morning Alumni and Friends,
Our 2011-2012 season kickoffs with a very special Saturday. The Morris FIRST Robotics Team will be demonstrating our 2011 robot at the Maker Faire at the New York Hall of Science located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park from 10am to 5:30pm.  As the World's Largest DIY (Do It Yourself) Festival, this family friendly Faire has something for everyone - a showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness and a celebration of the Maker mindset. http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2011
 
The team will also be appearing on a taped segment of Teen Kids News this Saturday at 9:30 a.m on Channel 5 in New York. Teen Kids News is seen in every state so please click the site below to get the schedule of what time and what channel the show is on in your area . http://www.teenkidsnews.com/index.php?/on-air-schedule.html
 
Teen Kids News is an award-winning television news show for kids
Teen Kids News is a national 1/2 hour weekly program that is informative, educational and entertaining! The show has been on the air since 2003, and given how many people watch it and love it, the show will be on forever!
 
Teen Kids News (TKN) highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place.
 
The show has received numerous awards including the Silver Circle award from The National Academy of Arts and Sciences, Hermes Creative Award, Angel Award, George Washington Honor Medal and several Accolade, Telly, and Communicator Awards!
Teen Kids News has been written up in People Magazine, TV Guide, Daily News, listed as a "best TV show" in Parenting magazine and spoofed by Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. The show was cited by the advocacy group, Children Now, as one of only eight shows on the air  that is truly tops for educational value!
 
Regards,
Gary