[ML-General] FIRST FTC Robotics Volunteers

Sun Jan 18 16:27:47 CST 2015

According to DSS, there are more than 300 cleared companies within Madison
County (Might have actually been Huntsville city limits, but I'll be
conservative since I don't remember for sure.)

Another random fact for the day.

On Sun, Jan 18, 2015 at 2:34 PM, Rick Nelson <geezer.nelson at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Homeland Security Investigations just moved into offices down the hall
> from me. I learned that Huntsville has the second highest number of people
> with security clearances in the US.  Washington D.C. is first.
>
> Rick
> (Back to lurking now.)
> On Jan 5, 2015 9:00 PM, "Jordan Beazley" <gothsburnedrome at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> God bless the security clearances of huntsville
>> On Jan 5, 2015 8:36 PM, "Faye Lynn Thompson" <watersprite at charter.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> As a "robot mom”/mentor ( FTC Browncoats 7842), nonconformist, and
>>> former security clearance holding defense contractor, please volunteer.
>>>
>>> Yes, their are LOTs of jobs other than judging.  The Browncoats have
>>> volunteered with local FLL competitions in the past and had a blast.  Since
>>> they will be competing in FTC at the same time, they are not available this
>>> year.  So, on the off chance all of the FTC volunteer spots are covered,
>>> check with the FLL state competition at Grissom.
>>>
>>>
>>> If you are not volunteering, come watch.  As makers, I think you’ll
>>> really enjoy it.
>>>
>>> Thank You
>>> Faye Lynn Thompson
>>>
>>> p.s. Vera would love to meet you.
>>>
>>>
>>> On SaJan 3, 2015, at 2:26 PM, david <ainut at knology.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>  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> 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>
>>> 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> 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> 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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