Well, the robot has been Bagged and Tagged! Currently we are in prep-mode for competition. This includes working on minibot designs as well as a heap of paperwork per student. Please fill out each form carefully and return to Marissa as soon as possible.
What is all the paperwork for? A summary of events/letter from Stokely accompanied the paperwork, but I'll include the major info in case that page got misplaced.
Everything you need to know, quickly and concisely.
Seattle: March 17, 18, and 19 at the Qwest Event Center
Free Admission, pay for parking
March 17: 20-person crew, private transportation
March 18: Larger group, 14-seat minibus leaving Bellarmine at 8am sharp. Students can sign up for rides in the lab. Bus returns approximately 7-7:30pm; there will be a scouting meeting at Bellarmine at that time that everyone is encouraged to attend.
March 19: All members expected to attend. 14-seat bus leaving Bellarmine at 8, returning between 6 and 7:30pm. Missing Saturday would cause a student's spot to be dropped from our Portland trip unless previously excused by Stokely.
Parents and supporters are encouraged to attend the event. Friday and Saturday are the main event days.
Portland: March 23-26 at the Rose Garden in Portland, OR
Chartered bus to leave Bellarmine at approximately 4pm on Wednesday. (Be there and ready to go by 3:45.)
Pack clothes for 3 days and don't forget team shirts! Pack light.
Traditionally, the team goes to Todai, a restaurant nearby. Make sure to bring enough money for food each day. We will be returning to Bellarmine around 8-9:30 Saturday night.
St. Louis: World Championship at the end of April.
If we qualify for St. Louis there will be an emergency meeting of parents and students the following Monday. Currently we do not have the funds necessary to attend World, so if we qualify we will need to pull things together fast.
The whole team will not be able to attend, only the essential 12-15 students.
Costs
Clothing
Each team member is required to purchase one $20 polo shirt. Anyone on Pit or Drive team also needs a $10 apron (can use previous year's). There were also sweatshirts and fan t-shirts available, and each student is aware how much they owe the team. Any questions regarding clothing may be directed to Marissa.
Team-issued safety glasses: if lost, the student must replace them!
Portland
Hotel rooms and bus fare for the entire trip is totaling $185 per person. This includes breakfast if up early enough. Rooms have been assigned; there is no room for change or staying with friends or family. If requesting a rollaway, the cost is $15 extra PER night ($45 total). This must be paid for in advance.
Plan on spending $50-75 on food for the weekend.
Any questions can be directed to Stokely or leadership.
Thanks!
