[ML-General] FIRST FTC Robotics Volunteers

Mon Jan 5 20:59:51 CST 2015

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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