[ML-General] FIRST FTC Robotics Volunteers

Sun Jan 18 16:31:51 CST 2015

Shame I don't still live in Alabama,  I was the programmer and Web
developer for 1028 übergeeks in high school.  So much fun.
On Jan 18, 2015 4:29 PM, "Stephan Henning" <shenning at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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