View Full Version : Kickoff 2012- Dean Kamen & National Luminaries
why are lights so big this year? i wonder what it has to do w/ the game.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120104006615/en/Inventor-Dean-Kamen-Joined-National-Luminaries-FIRST
Steven Donow
04-01-2012, 21:58
I'm not sure what's more exciting. Having someone as high-profile as George W. Bush (whether you agree with his policies or not; and I'm aware Bush Sr. spoke at Championship a few years ago), Will.I.Am. again, or Stephen Colbert. Let's hope for another hilarious Dean-Stephen interview in the future.
-- Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report
-- Former President, George W. Bush
-- Former President, Bill Clinton
Aside from FIRST personnel and major sponsors, it looks like we'll be seeing some big names. I'm...intrigued...to see what Stephen Colbert will bring to the table.
Great to see that will.i.am is back as well!
and other Special Guests
Wait for it...
Annnnnddd....cue speculation.
;)
Maybe ColbertSuperPac will make a big donation. Their motto is making a better Tomorrow, Tomorrow; which seems like a motto for a good amount of teams. lol :D
Wait for it...
Annnnnddd....cue speculation.
;)
STEVE JOBS!
Steven Donow
04-01-2012, 22:09
Wait for it...
Annnnnddd....cue speculation.
;)
Special guests=a person. People drink water. Water game.
Andrew Lawrence
04-01-2012, 22:09
STEVE JOBS!
Too soon? :p I'd love to see that happen, though! Maybe Woz, since he supports FIRST robotics teams.
It is a bit too soon to mention Steve Jobs, but if Steve Jobs were part of FIRST- oh man that would have been awesome.
The one and only BILL CLINTON is going to be there. I wish I could go to kickoff up in NH.
Laaba 80
04-01-2012, 22:17
Maybe ColbertSuperPac will make a big donation. Their motto is making a better Tomorrow, Tomorrow; which seems like a motto for a good amount of teams. lol :D
This could be great for us. Colbert has a great way of mobilizing "Colbert Nation." I know that he got them to donate somewhere around $300,000 to become the primary sponsor of US speed skating. Im not 100%, but I think he got his nation to vote for the naming of a space shuttle, and they won. If he puts FIRST on his show at all it would mean some huge exposure.
JohnSchneider
04-01-2012, 22:17
THE GAME PIECES ARE BEARS
The one and only BILL CLINTON is going to be there. I wish I could go to kickoff up in NH.
Remember: this year's kickoff is 100% pre-recorded! Unfortunately, going to NH wouldn't guarantee that you would see him :)
Andrew Lawrence
04-01-2012, 22:46
Remember: this year's kickoff is 100% pre-recorded! Unfortunately, going to NH wouldn't guarantee that you would see him :)
Which means THE ONE, and THE ONLY BILL CLINTON was there, not will be there. Go to NH all you want. He won't be there anymore, and neither will Dean! :)
If I were you, truthfully, I'd go anyways. To be where Bill Clinton and Dean Kamen were in the same room together would be amazing! :D
Grim Tuesday
04-01-2012, 22:49
Somewhat disappointed to see Bush as a speaker, but Clinton and Colbert make up for it!
Well, I think it's safe to say that this explains the pre-recording. The security to do even a fraction of this live would be prohibitive.
Can't wait! This'll be my first year going up to Manchester for the event.
Which means THE ONE, and THE ONLY BILL CLINTON was there, not will be there. Go to NH all you want. He won't be there anymore, and neither will Dean! :)
If I were you, truthfully, I'd go anyways. To be where Bill Clinton and Dean Kamen were in the same room together would be amazing! :D
Remember also that they didn't film it there either. Remember, they talked about filming in Dean's hangar?
Remember: this year's kickoff is 100% pre-recorded! Unfortunately, going to NH wouldn't guarantee that you would see him :)
I coulda swore they said some parts would still be live?
I coulda swore they said some parts would still be live?
Not that I've heard. Folks at the kickoff in Manchester will see the NASA feed like everybody else, and then will have the opportunity to go down to the full competition field.
Which means THE ONE, and THE ONLY BILL CLINTON was there, not will be there. Go to NH all you want. He won't be there anymore, and neither will Dean! :)
Uh... Dean will definitely be in NH... it's where he lives AND there's still a Manchester kickoff event...
Who knows who will be there?! Just because it's pre-recorded doesn't mean they won't show up for the fun of it! I know I'll be in Manchester.
Andrew Lawrence
04-01-2012, 23:41
Uh... Dean will definitely be in NH... it's where he lives AND there's still a Manchester kickoff event...
Who knows who will be there?! Just because it's pre-recorded doesn't mean they won't show up for the fun of it! I know I'll be in Manchester.
Oh..yeah :o
Meredith Novak
05-01-2012, 00:06
Uh... Dean will definitely be in NH... it's where he lives AND there's still a Manchester kickoff event...
Who knows who will be there?! Just because it's pre-recorded doesn't mean they won't show up for the fun of it! I know I'll be in Manchester.
Yay! And Novaks will be there!!! Can't wait.
This is a seriously impressive list of speakers from politicians to scientists to pop culture figures. I would have been happy with just Charlie Bolden, but two former presidents, plus Aneesh Chopra and Colbert is pretty cool.
Anupam Goli
05-01-2012, 12:02
Inventor Dean Kamen Will be Joined by National Luminaries...
Luminaries.... what an interesting word...
1.: a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
2.: a body that gives light; especially : one of the celestial bodies
One of the celestial bodies = planets = speherical = balls as game piece :ahh:
That or famous people will be using our robots to race eachother :D
JaneYoung
05-01-2012, 12:26
Luminaries.... what an interesting word...
It's the perfect word for this event and the depth and breadth of the guest list.
It also highlights the growth of the program and its impact.
Love the word.
Jane
Somewhat disappointed to see Bush as a speaker, but Clinton and Colbert make up for it!
Seriously? You're disappointed to see a former PUSA celebrating and promoting FIRST?
There has to be a point at which partisanship stops and union for the common good begins.
JohnSchneider
05-01-2012, 13:19
Seriously? You're disappointed to see a former PUSA celebrating and promoting FIRST?
There has to be a point at which partisanship stops and union for the common good begins.
I concur. Regardless of political views we should be excited we have former presidents willing and wanting to promote activities like FIRST. And to be fair, I don't see the current President on the guest list...
JaneYoung
05-01-2012, 13:37
And to be fair, I don't see the current President on the guest list...
Who - do - you see as a White House representative and why would that be significant for FRC? I think that is pretty cool.
Well said, Mr. Taylor. Well said.
(Oh shucks, I have to go spread some rep around. Well, I'm behind in that, anyway.)
Jane
And to be fair, I don't see the current President on the guest list...
Did you watch i.am.FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll? President Obama's message was the start of the show. He absolutely supports FIRST. :)
I agree with the above statements - a former president is supporting FIRST. Whether we like them or not shouldn't matter- obviously, people know who THEY are, and they want people to know what FIRST is. It's a win for all of us!
Grim Tuesday
05-01-2012, 16:46
Seriously? You're disappointed to see a former PUSA celebrating and promoting FIRST?
There has to be a point at which partisanship stops and union for the common good begins.
I don't disagree; any POTUS is fantastic for FIRST. However, I wish George W. had given FIRST and its goals more support when he was in office, rather than after the fact. I just think that anything coming from him would be rather insincere.
JaneYoung
05-01-2012, 17:52
I don't disagree; any POTUS is fantastic for FIRST. However, I wish George W. had given FIRST and its goals more support when he was in office, rather than after the fact. I just think that anything coming from him would be rather insincere.
I think he would remember meeting MOE. :) There are some photos here in CD of him meeting members of the team at the White House. I think I also remember something about a chandelier...
Jane
Tetraman
05-01-2012, 18:16
Still waiting for the day Bill Nye joins the FIRSTivities.
I have a pretty dang good feeling that something that Steven Colbert says is going to end up on a T-shirt before the day is done.
Steven Donow
05-01-2012, 18:21
Still waiting for the day Bill Nye joins the FIRSTivities.
I have a pretty dang good feeling that something that Steven Colbert says is going to end up on a T-shirt before the day is done.
Depends. I agree, that'd be awesome, but its depends if he is showing up as like, himself, or the satirical "character" he acts on his show. If it's the latter, then yes, I'm sure what he says is going to be absolutely incredible. If you've never watched it, check out his interviews with Dean Kamen. They're hilarious, IIRC there are 3 or 4, one of which is focused on FIRST and "students building Terminators to take over the world"
I think he would remember meeting MOE. :) There are some photos here in CD of him meeting members of the team at the White House. I think I also remember something about a chandelier...
Jane
Jane:
You have a very good memory. And that was a VERY EXPENSIVE chandelier in the White House!
Grim Tuesday
05-01-2012, 19:21
Jane:
You have a very good memory. And that was a VERY EXPENSIVE chandelier in the White House!
Now I want to hear the story!
Dancin103
05-01-2012, 19:22
Somewhat disappointed to see Bush as a speaker, but Clinton and Colbert make up for it!
George Bush Senior spoke at Championships a few years ago and it was pretty awesome. I think it was in 2008.
Depends. I agree, that'd be awesome, but its depends if he is showing up as like, himself, or the satirical "character" he acts on his show. If it's the latter, then yes, I'm sure what he says is going to be absolutely incredible.
I think if he acts like the latter in a congress hearing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTDCgOvVOx8&list=FLbM5YSGDVdiZpcOYJhYslkw&index=1&feature=plpp_video), he will do the same at kickoff.
-duke
PayneTrain
05-01-2012, 20:43
Considering the A/B - list of speakers, I am more than ok with a prerecorded kickoff. I know there's no way you're getting two past presidents, a critically-acclaimed comedian, and an artist who has charted dozens of times in New Hampshire on a Saturday.
Maybe we'll get a 1080p stream even.
JaneYoung
05-01-2012, 21:02
Now I want to hear the story!
Since you asked. :)
Dave's thread (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57265&highlight=chandelier) tells the story.
Please pay attention to Andy Baker's post (post 17) regarding the length of time that had passed between invitations extended to a FIRST team to come visit the White House. At the time, this was a big deal for all of the teams invited, FRC, FVC, and FLL teams - and for all of us celebrating this moment in FIRST's history. It was great and it gave us hope that more invitations would be extended in the future.
Carol's post (post 30) and John's (post 31) talk more about their adventure. Can you IMAGINE the MOE cheer at the White House? :D
Enjoy,
Jane
Edit: Here is 116's (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77732) visit to the White House. Here's the awesome Miss Daisy, FRC 341 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87334). I would surely love to be able to post more photos of teams here for your viewing enjoyment. Surely, I would.
Maybe we'll get a 1080p stream even.
We can always dream :)
Andrew Schreiber
06-01-2012, 00:55
No H.W. Bush? Aww poo. I loved hearing him speak at CMP.
Quite the line up here. Guess making FIRST loud helped. Actually looking forward to hearing a lot of these speakers.
Barry Bonzack
06-01-2012, 11:07
I would have been happy with just Charlie Bolden, but two former presidents, plus Aneesh Chopra and Colbert is pretty cool.
I concur! Have we ever had an astronaut give a presentation at kickoff before?
For those of you who don't know about Charlie Bolden, check out his NASA Bio
http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/bolden-cf.html
If you ever visit the Kennedy Space Center, Charlie Bolden is the host in the pre-show video for the Shuttle Launch Experience simulator.
Bob Steele
06-01-2012, 13:47
No H.W. Bush? Aww poo. I loved hearing him speak at CMP.
Quite the line up here. Guess making FIRST loud helped. Actually looking forward to hearing a lot of these speakers.
I will never forget President Bush's quote from CMP that year...
something like:
"This is just like the WWF... except for smart people..."
Note: this is not intended as a slam to those FIRST members who are big fans of the WWF...I am just reporting the quote...
Well, I think it's safe to say that this explains the pre-recording. The security to do even a fraction of this live would be prohibitive.
I remember hearing a story about Bush Sr. being at the Florida regional a few years ago and he was placed too close to the volunteer room and the Secret Service wouldn't allow the volunteers to go get breakfast because it was a security concern.
George Bush Senior spoke at Championships a few years ago and it was pretty awesome. I think it was in 2008.
Bush Senior was at the very FIRST competition in 1992. We have photos of him there.
I remember hearing a story about Bush Sr. being at the Florida regional a few years ago and he was placed too close to the volunteer room and the Secret Service wouldn't allow the volunteers to go get breakfast because it was a security concern.
Ya, i remember hearing about that too. That year we had alot of people come to the Florida Regional. I think we had Bush Sr., Charlie Bolden, Jeb Bush, and Buzz Aldrin.
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