Syndication #8: 9 November 2010

[Paul]

Kumusta po kayo, everyone!

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

* Forum Registration
* Online Robot Demonstrations
* Nitant's Email Regarding VEX Bots
* VEX Robotics Competition Qualifier
* 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 within few weeks.

Please register on the forums!

2. Online Robot Demonstrations
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Members, please note that there are several online videos that pertain to VEX robots, such as those in YouTube. Please use your technology effectively and gain greater knowledge on how to build well-designed robots.

3. 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.

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 is only one week left until the qualifier. Please complete the robot as soon as possible. Teams also have the option to work on the robots on Thursday afternoons - please make the best use of your time! If you are unsure of anything, please contact your team's mentor.

The team asks for student volunteers to help set up the arena in the Commons area on Friday, November 19. Also, we require ten or more additional parents to assist us in this qualifier! Please notify Mrs. Rutland if you are able to assist us in this event.

5. VEX Robotics Competition: Parents
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Parents, 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 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.

6. 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