Mentors Unite! Chat [Archive]

Freddy Schurr

07-11-2005, 16:43

Hey Mentors and College Students,

This Saturday, Nov 12,2005, MU Chat will happen at 7:00 ET PM. Some issues like team building, fund-raising and getting ready for the up-coming season will be discussed. We are always looking for new mentors to join, so come out and support.

All chats occur in an AIM chat room, so you would need a screen name.

Hope you can attend!!!!!!!!!

P.S: The name of the chatroom on Sat is : Mentors

Elgin Clock

07-11-2005, 17:00

DCA Fan

07-11-2005, 22:00

Wish I could be in this one, but I'll be out teaching workshops all day. Best wishes to you all :)

Ashley Christine

08-11-2005, 09:01

I would seriously consider adding something random to the end or the beginning of that chat name or making it longer.

I don't know how many times our simple chat names we make get bombarded with strangers.

Just add a number at the end. Maybe your team number for the heck of it.

Just my $0.02

Yeah, hes right, some people come into chats that you would never expect people to want to use the name of. :rolleyes:

But none the less, it sounds like a good idea.

Alan Anderson

08-11-2005, 09:37

I'd like to participate, but you haven't given directions for finding the "AIM chat room".

Arefin Bari

08-11-2005, 10:06

I'd like to participate, but you haven't given directions for finding the "AIM chat room".

If you click on the "chat" button on your buddy list window, another window will show up where you can enter your own screen name and the chat room name. Once you have those two things down, click on chat, you will be in. Hope to see you in there. It's awesome when Engineers come in and join us. :)

robodude03

08-11-2005, 19:19

I will try and participate as well, however I will be at a SCRRF meeting until the early afternoon. I will probably show up a little late to the chat.

Alan Anderson

08-11-2005, 20:51

If you click on the "chat" button on your buddy list window,...
The only "buddy list" window I have is part of iChat. I don't think that's the one you're talking about, and it doesn't have a "chat" button in any case. Exploring the rest of the iChat screens, I do see a lot of references to AIM, so it looks like I'm close, but nothing mentions chat rooms.

What application has the "buddy list" with the "chat" button on it? Keep in mind that I don't use Windows at home, and my primary computer is an iBook.

DarMagi

08-11-2005, 22:08

The only "buddy list" window I have is part of iChat. I don't think that's the one you're talking about, and it doesn't have a "chat" button in any case. Exploring the rest of the iChat screens, I do see a lot of references to AIM, so it looks like I'm close, but nothing mentions chat rooms.

What application has the "buddy list" with the "chat" button on it? Keep in mind that I don't use Windows at home, and my primary computer is an iBook.

I may need to brush up on my skills, but maybe Trillian is compatible with a MAC, check www.ceruleanstudios.com and see compatibility. Otherwise the MACs we use at school, we have to install Virtua-PC for Windows based components. =] Good luck, by the way can anyone tell me the time for Florida, I am illiterate to time conversions, lol I have no concept for understanding time conversions, I guess now would be a good time for some help in learning, maybe a link?

Ian Curtis

08-11-2005, 22:10

Will iChat accept invitations to chatrooms? Someone else who is in the chatroom can send you an invitation to join the chatroom.

Freddy Schurr

12-11-2005, 17:31

Reminder, chat tonight at 7:00 ET PM

Hope you all can attend!!!!!!!

Thanks

Stu Bloom

12-11-2005, 22:28

If you click on the "chat" button on your buddy list window, another window will show up where you can enter your own screen name and the chat room name. Once you have those two things down, click on chat, you will be in. Hope to see you in there. It's awesome when Engineers come in and join us. :)
OK ... so help some of us old guys out (for next time) ...
I don't see a "chat" button on my buddy list. I can find a chat option which is for inviting a buddy to chat, but nothing referring joining a chat/room. Attaching a screen shot of my AIM window - if someone could help please ... :confused: :o :(

Greg Needel

12-11-2005, 22:32

Stu,
click the chat button at the bottom, then type your screen name in the box to invite. by default it will give you some crazy chat name like :
"Chat 6535368371485752414"

change that to "mentors" and click send

you will magically be transported to the wonderful world of mentor chat

Stu Bloom

12-11-2005, 22:34

Greg McCoy

12-11-2005, 22:38

You can join these kind of chats in iChat by clicking File > Go to Chat... (Shift + Command + G) and then typing the name of the chat.

(At least you can in iChat 3.1 on OS X 10.4.3)

KathieK

13-11-2005, 07:29

If the topics were non-engineering like teambuilding and fundraising, would someone like to post a recap in the NEMO forum for those of us who were busy makng dinner and completely forgot about the chat until it was all over? :o I'd like to continue the discussion.

Freddy Schurr

14-11-2005, 21:42

OK, the chat this week will be move to this Thurs, Nov 17,2005 at 7:00 ET PM due to logistics from SAT. This chat will consist of anything, you can speak YOUR mind. So hopefully you all can be there!

And.....

The following SAT, Nov 26,2005 chat is cancel due to Thanksgiving weekend.

Freddy Schurr

16-11-2005, 23:36

Chat tomorrow night at 7:00 ET PM, Nov 17 2005

Anything and everything that YOU want to share will be discuss !!!!

Please try and make it and have your opinion on matters be heard

Thanks

sciguy125

17-11-2005, 00:08

You guys intentionally pick times that are bad for me, don't you?

Freddy Schurr

17-11-2005, 00:18

Always open to make new times and dates for the Mentors Unite! Chat

KathieK

17-11-2005, 19:16

The chat has started, if you are a mentor, please join in.

Denman

18-11-2005, 08:10

i wouldn't suppose there is anyting thats easier for me to use is there? my aim disconnects every 5 odd minutes and i lag behind by a minute usually in messages

Freddy Schurr

26-11-2005, 17:17

While I was in NC, I was thinking of changing the weekly chats to a monthly chat because we have only two mentors for every weekend chat and it just feels pointless.

What everyone opinion on this matter?

KathieK

26-11-2005, 18:39

I think the chats are a good idea, but one that is difficult to pull off. Everyone is so busy that we forget to join in.

Lisa Perez

26-11-2005, 18:50

I think the chats are a good idea, but one that is difficult to pull off. Everyone is so busy that we forget to join in.

I agree. I'd really like to make it to the chats - it's just that many-a-time I have a full plate in front of me for the day.

Freddy, thanks for your continued enthusiasm on this topic.

Freddy Schurr

06-12-2005, 14:49

Hey Mentors/College Students,

The chats will resume in Jan, due to the holidays but there will be some changes.

1. Instead of every Friday, we looking at doing it once or twice a month because it can get demanding out a while.

2. Its perfect because the FIRST season starts and we all know that we are going to have a lot of questions and need answers.

3. I am looking for mentors/college students to help me run the chats, so if anyone is interesting, let me know.

Hope you are looking to-wards a wonderful holiday break and gearing up for the FIRST season.

P.S: I might get some T-SHIRTS made for the organization, SO WATCH OUT FOR THAT!