[ML-General] FIRST FTC Robotics Volunteers

Sun Jan 18 14:34:26 CST 2015

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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