IRI Webhug?

[Pavan Dave]

Is anyone interested in some sort of IRI Webhug like Atlanta? I know a lot of people from CD are going to IRI and it would be a great chance to meet people you didn't get to see at Atlanta (or to see them again). If somebody from Indy could give us a location to have it (since I've never been to Indy) and/or a good time it would be helpful to get this thing set up it would be appreciated. If anybody has any time suggestions it would be helpful to get this thing set up.

Link to IRI Event Schedule (http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org/iri/2007/06/23/event-schedule/)

Link to Original Idea (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56350)

[Kyle Love]

How about outside of the aux. gym doors, at lunch on Friday.

[Andy Baker]

How about outside of the aux. gym doors, at lunch on Friday.

That's not a good time. Opening ceremonies start at 10:30, Q matches start at 11, and there is no lunch break.

Dinner starts at 5:30pm, Q matches end at 6pm, and the talent show starts at 7pm.

Some time between 6 and 7pm on Friday would be better.

AB

[Mike Martus]

Sounds like a new tradition in the making........

The crew from Chief Delphi will be there......

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I'm in!

[Pat McCarthy]

I said to myself that I should post this idea a few months ago and forgot about it...:p
I'm in!

[GaryVoshol]

That's not a good time. Opening ceremonies start at 10:30, Q matches start at 11, and there is no lunch break. No lunch?!?! Was that in the job description when I signed up? :eek:

[mrs. p]

web hug? i'm there.

[Pavan Dave]

Would anybody object to the hug being around 6:15 on Friday, in front of the auxiliary gym doors? If not, I think we may have a time and date.

Mike, if you and the CD crew would like to take over this event please feel free. You have more experience and a success rate! :)

[efoote868]

Sweet.

[Josh Murphy]

I'm in. Finally it takes place when there is no driving to get in the way!!!:)

[Nica F.]

A webhug should be fun, it will let people meet up with those they missed at the champs.

at least now I'm a little more used to people coming up to me saying,
"hey rawrimapanda?" (i still get a kick out of hearing that though :D )

[Chris Fultz]

Is anyone interested in some sort of IRI Webhug like Atlanta?

This is INDIANA - guys don't hug.

How about a web "high five" or something.... :)

[JaneYoung]

I'd take some handshakes.
That would be rockin' to shake hands with the fine folks from Indiana and those who have traveled to Indiana for IRI. Way cool.

[Arefin Bari]

I am game... anytime... anywhere...

[Peter Matteson]

Now that I know I'm going to IRI for sure I should be able too make it.

[Schnabel]

You know, since there is no lunch break, we could always set the fire alarm off in the middle of the mentor's round, then web hug!

[Pavan Dave]

You know, since there is no lunch break, we could always set the fire alarm off in the middle of the mentor's round, then web hug!

As far as I was aware, they cut the mentor's rounds this year.

[Cynette]

Would anybody object to the hug being around 6:15 (pm) on Friday, in front of the auxiliary gym doors? If not, I think we may have a time and date. Is this the time and place we should put on our schedules? Any problems with this time or location? Is it a go?

[Brandon Martus]

6:15 (pm) on Friday, in front of the auxiliary gym doors?
If there are no objections by Monday, I'll add a reminder text-message, and add this to CD-Events, as well.

[Pat McCarthy]

I'm good with 6:15pm on Friday.

[Pavan Dave]

For the webhug, I suggest making a little nametag similar to http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9967/iriwebhugidmu4.jpg. I wore one to Atlanta and it was very helpful when it came to people recognizing me.

Also thanks for putting this event on the SMS reminder Brandon!

Pavan.

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

Sweeeeeet. I was sad to miss Championships this year, so this is exciting.

[Alexa Stott]

As far as I was aware, they cut the mentor's rounds this year.

I believe he was referencing the fire drill that took place at IRI last year during the mentor rounds.

[Libby K]

Webhug? I'm down.

I missed Atlanta's cause my flight hadn't gotten in yet-- I"m SO there! I definitely want to meet y'all.

[Schnabel]

For the webhug, I suggest making a little nametag similar to http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9967/iriwebhugidmu4.jpg. I wore one to Atlanta and it was very helpful when it came to people recognizing me.

Also thanks for putting this event on the SMS reminder Brandon!

Pavan.

If anyone wants me to, I can make a sticker like the one that he has above for you, just there are conditions:
1) You MUST go so I don't waist ink on someone who doesn't go. If something comes up such as sickness/missed flight or what ever, that's ok. I won't print them until the night before so get to me if you know you can't make it.
2) You must find me to get it as I will not go around to pits searching for people. I should be in the TechnoKat's pit most of the time, but if not just ask for me and they can point you to me.

Just PM me if you want one or if you have any questions.

P.S. They are decent size all according to your picture and avatar.

EDIT: Congrats Pavan on 700 posts!

EDIT 2: The Following People have requested and got one. List updated 7-16 4:13pm
Pavan
Nica F.
Michelle Celio
Libby K.
Baker (You got one like it or not)
Mike Martus (If not, let me know)
Brandon Martus
Jane Young
Geer
GeeForce
Arefin Bari

[Brandon Martus]

Brandon Martus (If not, let me know)
Sounds good. Is mine going to be a flip-book so I can have the animated avatar? :p j/k

[Michelle Celio]

Sounds good. Is mine going to be a flip-book so I can have the animated avatar? :p j/k


If Brandon gets a flip book one I want one too! Seriously, how can you deny FRUIT DOWN!

[Schnabel]

Sounds good. Is mine going to be a flip-book so I can have the animated avatar? :p j/k

If Brandon gets a flip book one I want one too! Seriously, how can you deny FRUIT DOWN!

Ok, forget what I said earlier, you guys tell me what part of your avatar you want on your sticker. Right now for Brandon I have B. Slash's picture and for Michelle I have Do you hear me? If you want something different, let me know.


POST: Half a Grand!

[Brandon Martus]

If there are no objections by Monday, I'll add a reminder text-message, and add this to CD-Events, as well.
Alright, there is an event in CD-Events, and a text-message reminder set up for the IRI CD Web Hug. 6:15 Friday by the Aux Gym Doors.

CD-Events: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/event/detail/4454
Reminder: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/textremind.php?

[Grant Cox]

Make me up one of those snazzy nametags, if you wouldn't mind =] just take the screenshot of any part of animated robot when it's mostly together I guess

[Schnabel]

Ok so I went to see how much sticker paper I have left and I figured out that I have about half of it gone. Depending on what your Avatar, WAI Pic, and the text by it's size is, I can fit about 6-7 on a page. So I am making the current cut off at 25 as I think that is as far as my paper will get me, but if I have more room after 25, I will post as say so. Please remember to PM me as it sends me an email and gets my attention to make one for you.

The Following People have requested and got one. List updated 7-16 10:09pm
1. Pavan
2. Nica F.
3. Michelle Celio
4. Libby K.
5. Andy Baker (You got one like it or not)
6. Mike Martus (If not, let me know)
7. Brandon Martus
8. Jane Young
9. Geer
10. GeeForce
11. Arefin Bari
12. Schnabel
13. Cynette
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[BandChick]

Add me in Schnabel!
Then people can't complain they don't know my name. XD

[Goober!!!]

Hey can i get one of those snazy name tags???:D :D :D I would love yeah for ever!!! (jk)

[Schnabel]

The Following People have requested and got one. List updated 7-18 1:45pm
1. Pavan
2. Nica F.
3. Michelle Celio
4. Libby K.
5. Andy Baker (You got one like it or not)
6. Mike Martus (If not, let me know)
7. Brandon Martus
8. Jane Young
9. Geer
10. GeeForce
11. Arefin Bari
12. Schnabel
13. Cynette
14. Band Chick
15. Goober!!!
16. Chris Hibner
17. Emmell
18. Wayne Doenges
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[emmell]

Okay. I'd like one of the name tags as well. But before that, I'd like to get two avatars next to my name. How do I do that? I gotta put the cow back!

Mannie

[Pavan Dave]

Okay. I'd like one of the name tags as well. But before that, I'd like to get two avatars next to my name. How do I do that? I gotta put the cow back!

Mannie

There is a "Who Am I?" picture and there is an avatar. They are two different things. You will have to upload the COW as an avatar, and upload the picture of yourself to CD-Media and tag it "Who Am I?". For more information, please click here (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/faq.php?faq=cdm_whoami#faq_cd_whoami1).

Pavan.

[Cynette]

Okay. I'd like one of the name tags as well. But before that, I'd like to get two avatars next to my name. How do I do that? I gotta put the cow back!

MannieI don't know about two avatars, but to get one, go to "user cp" and on the left side click "Edit Avatar." I can't wait to see the cow!! :p
(Hey Michelle! I'm telling someone how to do something technical on CD! Did you ever think you'd see the day?!)

Oh Buzzards...Pavan beat me to it!

[Wayne Doenges]

I would like a badge too. Please...Please...Please... :D

[emmell]

I can't wait to see the cow!! :p



Thanks Pavan, Michelle, and Cynette. I've uploaded my whoami and waiting for approval. Meanwhile, here's the cow. Moooooo!!!!

Mannie

[Cynette]

Meanwhile, here's the cow. Moooooo!!!!Awww! The Cow is ADORABLE!!! :)

[Schnabel]

I print tomorrow night when I get home from set up, so make sure you get your request in before 10pm EST!! IRI starts tomorrow for me! :D I can't wait.

The Following People have requested and got one. List updated 7-18 11:53pm
1. Pavan
2. Nica F.
3. Michelle Celio
4. Libby K.
5. Andy Baker (You got one like it or not)
6. Mike Martus (If not, let me know)
7. Brandon Martus
8. Jane Young
9. Geer
10. GeeForce
11. Arefin Bari
12. Schnabel
13. Cynette
14. Band Chick
15. Goober!!!
16. Chris Hibner
17. Emmell
18. Wayne Doenges
19. John Wanninger
20. dpick1055
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[dpick1055]

I'll take one of those nice name tags if you've still got room. If you could put David instead of my username that would be great too but I'll take whatever you can do.

[Schnabel]

Well the point of the name tag is so when CD'ers see it, they will recognize who you are since they may not be able to tell. I'll give you one, but it will just be your regular user name. Since you have your normal name under your user name though, you should be fine.

[dpick1055]

Alright, thanks for doing this, can't wait to meet all of you guys.

[Schnabel]

Alright, I printed them and the following people got one. Everyone else who didn't get one but wanted one, sorry.
1. Pavan
2. Nica F.
3. Michelle Celio
4. Libby K.
5. Andy Baker (You got one like it or not)
6. Mike Martus (If not, let me know)
7. Brandon Martus
8. Jane Young
9. Geer
10. GeeForce
11. Arefin Bari
12. Schnabel
13. Cynette
14. Band Chick
15. Goober!!!
16. Chris Hibner
17. Emmell
18. Wayne Doenges
19. John Wanninger
20. dpick1055

[Pavan Dave]

Thanks to everybody that came and participated at the First IRI Webhug and a BIG thank you to Mike and Arefin for making it happen. I apologize for the lack of organization but the turnout was far better than I had expected and any comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Pavan.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

I couldn't find it... But that's okay. I met most everyone anyways.

[Schnabel]

After all of the stickers that I made, I missed it.:(

[Andy Baker]

After all of the stickers that I made, I missed it.:(

Yeah, Eric was back with the Dean Simmons and the Kamens band, coordinating the lyrics and picture presentation files when we both realized that we missed the beginning of the webhug. Time flies when you're having IRI.

Andy B.

[Nica F.]

Sadly, I got confused to when it was going to take place, and missed the webhug as well. ;/ but i still got to meet a lot of new FIRSTers which was extremely nice.

[Mike Martus]

As with all new traditions.... we will improve.

Ideas ??????

[Pavan Dave]

So IF the IRI will be in the same location next year we should have it in the same place as it was this year. We met in front of the consessions between the pits and the field.

[Schnabel]

There is about a 99% chance that it will stay at Lawrence North for a few years, so let's defiantly do it in the same spot again next year. Next year let's also have the mc announce it so that everyone will know it is going on and let's make it a more convenient time such as right before the matches start or during practice matches.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

There is about a 99% chance that it will stay at Lawrence North for a few years, so let's defiantly do it in the same spot again next year. Next year let's also have the mc announce it so that everyone will know it is going on and let's make it a more convenient time such as right before the matches start or during practice matches.

Convenient for those that don't leave the extreme western side of IL at 4:30AM the morning of, get lost in Indy, and then forget that Indiana is completely EST?

It's all cool, though. I'll do my best to be there. (I've missed 2 of 3 Webhugs I've ever had the chance to attend.)

BTW, I walked past the concessions probably 15 times before I decided I was just going to eat [good food].

[cooker52]

There is about a 99% chance that it will stay at Lawrence North for a few years, so let's defiantly do it in the same spot again next year. Next year let's also have the mc announce it so that everyone will know it is going on and let's make it a more convenient time such as right before the matches start or during practice matches.

I think we should do it right before the matches start. It seems most convinient to me.

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

You might lose a bit of your volunteer contingent if you do it too close to the beginning of actual matches - also, people fixing their robots in the morning might not be able to come.

Just a thought - I noticed that a lot of people showed up by 6:30 PM and after we announced it kinda (i.e. Mike Martus yelling across that lobby area). Maybe if it was more publicized, there would be more attendance?

[GaryVoshol]

No offense, but I was headed toward the line to eat. Timing was shorter than expected between the end of the last match (a makeup) and the beginning of the talent show.

[JaneYoung]

The IRI Organizing Committee put together the neatest little booklet. It had everything in it. Perhaps the Webhug information could be included in the booklet next year.

Maybe a team that will be attending the '08 IRI could volunteer to develop an advertising campaign for the Webhug that would remind folks in a fun way to attend, obtaining final approval for their campaign idea from the IRI Organizing Committee.

Just a thought.

[Schnabel]

The IRI Organizing Committee put together the neatest little booklet. It had everything in it. Perhaps the Webhug information could be included in the booklet next year.

Maybe a team that will be attending the '08 IRI could volunteer to develop an advertising campaign for the Webhug that would remind folks in a fun way to attend, obtaining final approval for their campaign idea from the IRI Organizing Committee.

Just a thought.

You know what, that gives me an idea!! I have connections to the organizers of IRI (cough Baker cough) so I could talk to them and maybe get it to be an actual IRI event! :rolleyes: