[ML-General] FIRST FTC Robotics Volunteers
david
ainut at knology.net
Sat Jan 3 14:26:11 CST 2015
Thank you, James, for that succinct and useless post.
David M.
On 01/03/2015 02:19 PM, James Fluhler wrote:
> Seriously dude? If you had a kid would you not want the peace of mind
> knowing that the volunteers are not sex offenders? Like grow up and
> loose the conspiracy theory mindset not everything is about the
> government encroaching on your freedom sometimes it's just about
> making the environment as safe as possible for innocent kids. If you
> don't like it don't volunteer but don't fill the email with your crap.
>
> James F.
>
> On Jan 2, 2015, at 6:05 PM, david <ainut at knology.net
> <mailto:ainut at knology.net>> wrote:
>
>> When I was doing the Red Cross thing, I worked the 'first aid' rooms
>> with elementary school kids. Talk about potentials! I love kids,
>> (especially grandkids) but I will NOT submit to this 1) invasion of
>> privacy, and 2) submission to useless police state dogma. Screw that
>> mindset.
>>
>> And, it doesn't work anyway.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 01/02/2015 05:56 PM, Brian Pappas wrote:
>>> Here is a series of screen shots of the entire background process:
>>> http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/About_Us/US-Screening-Screen-Shots.pdf
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Brian Pappas <bripappas at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:bripappas at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> The background check process is REALLY simple and should take
>>> just a few minutes. I am pretty sure they are just making sure
>>> you are not a serial killer or sex offender. The process is
>>> carried out on the Verified Volunteers website (which I believe
>>> several charity/volunteer organizations use). If you sign up as
>>> a volunteer you will be given a link to a website where you
>>> create an account and provide some basic info. I am pretty sure
>>> you do not even have to give your SSN if you do not want to. I
>>> would say 15 minutes of your time, if that.
>>>
>>> As far as cost, it is either FREE or $2.50. You will be asked if
>>> you want to help defray the costs by paying $2.50, but if you do
>>> not want to, FIRST will cover the entire thing at no cost to the
>>> volunteer. In my opinion, the background check is not really an
>>> obstacle if you are interested in volunteering.
>>>
>>> -Brian
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 5:14 PM, Phillip Showers
>>> <phillip.showers at gmail.com <mailto:phillip.showers at gmail.com>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Brian,
>>> How long does the background check take and does it cost the
>>> volunteer money to apply? I might be interested.
>>> Well wishes,
>>> Phil Showers
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:04 PM, david <ainut at knology.net
>>> <mailto:ainut at knology.net>> wrote:
>>>
>>> You know, I have a *stellar* background, verified by the
>>> security clearances I've had to endure for various
>>> positions. BUT, for non-defense related activities, I
>>> *abhor* this kind of nonsense. I did want to volunteer
>>> until I read that. So count me out and know that,
>>> especially for an environment where NO children can be
>>> harmed, it is useless political correctness and it
>>> angers me GREATLY.
>>>
>>> David Merchnat
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 01/02/2015 03:57 PM, Brian Pappas wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> As some of you know Tyler and I have been helping
>>> out a local High School Robotics Team (Team 5096
>>> Monkey Madness). The team has been doing a lot of
>>> work trying to promote the FIRST organization in
>>> Alabama. As part of their effort, they are hosting a
>>> qualifier competition here in Huntsville on
>>> Saturday, January 24th and still need some
>>> volunteers. We will be hosting up to 24 teams from
>>> mostly Georgia and Alabama and those who advance
>>> will go onto the Georgia State Championship. The
>>> main volunteer positions that are open are judging
>>> positions where you get to be part of assigning some
>>> of the many awards that are given out. This is a
>>> very important task as the awards play a huge role
>>> in deciding who advances to the state competiton.
>>> Judging comprises of a judging session with the
>>> teams as well as your interaction with the teams
>>> throughout the day in the pit and during the
>>> competition. If you are interested in volunteering,
>>> please let me know and I will pass your contact
>>> information onto the event organizers. It is really
>>> fun to see the ingenuity and energy all of these
>>> teams bring to robotics!
>>>
>>> Here is some more information if you are
>>> interested. Fell free to ask me any questions you
>>> may have.
>>>
>>> Game video (skip to 2:50):
>>> http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/game
>>>
>>> Volunteer Resources:
>>> http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/volunteer-resources
>>>
>>> Note: If you volunteer you will have to pass a very
>>> simple background test (Required by FIRST)
>>>
>>> If you do not feel comfortable with being a judge,
>>> but still want to volunteer at the event, their is
>>> probably plenty of other logistical stuff that needs
>>> to happen.
>>>
>>> -Brian Pappas
>>>
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