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BenDSterling 06-01-2017 08:58
Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
From Georgia FIRST:

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FRC Teams,

After careful monitoring of the current weather situation, the GeorgiaFIRST leadership has made the decision to cancel the 2017 FRC Kick-off Event scheduled for this Saturday (7th) at Georgia Tech. We realize the importance of this event as a launch into the new season and are therefore disappointed right along with you. However, your safety is our number one priority. With many school systems closing early today and canceling afternoon and weekend events, our attendance would have been minimal at best.

You will be able to watch the FIRST broadcast of the 2017 kick-off and SteamWorks game announcement here:

http://www.firstinspires.org/robotic...2017-broadcast

Live Broadcast at 10 am

YouTube channel AFTER the broadcast

Or visit: http://www.firstinspires.org/robotic...koff-broadcast

The broadcast begins at 10:00am eastern.

The next issue – distribution of the kit-of-parts – will be handled as follows:

Our kits will be delivered to the Atlanta Destination Einstein location at Johnson Research and Development. The address is:

263 Decatur Street SE

Atlanta, GA 30310

A kit pick-up event only is planned for Sunday, January 8th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. We will have volunteers on hand to help with the distribution of kits and to help you load into your vehicle. To see the size of the kit-of-parts that you will pick up, please go here:

http://www.firstinspires.org/resourc...7-kit-of-parts

If you are unable to pick up your kit on Sunday, please let us know. We will work with you to make sure you receive your kit-of-parts in a timely manner. Contact Connie Haynes at: chaynes@gafirst.org or call 770-366-5612.

We are working to reschedule the workshops offered at the kick-off event and will let you know if this is possible.

Stay safe in this weather, watch the kick-off feed and Go FIRST!

phurley67 06-01-2017 09:11
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
As someone in Michigan I always find these things a little funny, but I had my perspective properly set a couple years ago. I was traveling for work and was in Sweden working with some great people over there. We were making small talk at lunch (their English was great, my Swedish is non-existent) no communication difficulties at all until I mentioned that after speaking with my kids I found out that they had a "snow-day" after getting about a foot of snow (I was even fancy enough to say about 30cm). Lots of puzzled looks at the table, some back and forth in Swedish, when they smiled and said:

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Oh we had one of those in 1976, when we received 1.5meters of snow in one day, but if we shut down every time 30cm fell, we would be closed most of winter.
So it really is all about what you are accustom to, and prepared for -- be safe and good luck.

BenDSterling 06-01-2017 09:11
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
http://gafirst.org/events/first-robo...ition-kickoff/

robochick1319 06-01-2017 09:38
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
South Carolina cancelled their event too - but we can't pick up our KOP until WEDNESDAY. :ahh:

mwmac 06-01-2017 09:47
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
This thread got me curious. Just got confirmation from our RD, despite three snow days in a row, Boise Kickoff is a go!

FrankJ 06-01-2017 09:52
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
It does seem a little silly to cancel based on speculation. But most schools north of Atlanta have canceled weekend events. That creates a lot of liability if you choose to travel with you team regardless of how bad the roads really are.

But just as a point of reference, Most of the snow related traffic issues in Atlanta come from northerners who "know" how to drive in snow. Any self respecting southerner is at home with his 5 loaves of bread and 2 gallons of milk. :yikes:

Billfred 06-01-2017 09:53
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
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Originally Posted by robochick1319 (Post 1625851)
South Carolina cancelled their event too - but we can't pick up our KOP until WEDNESDAY. :ahh:
Man, I give up my post as Kickoff Coordinator and everything goes to hell...

marshall 06-01-2017 09:59
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
NC Kickoffs have been cancelled as well.

GreyingJay 06-01-2017 10:01
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by phurley67 (Post 1625840)
As someone in Michigan I always find these things a little funny, but I had my perspective properly set a couple years ago. I was traveling for work and was in Sweden working with some great people over there. We were making small talk at lunch (their English was great, my Swedish is non-existent) no communication difficulties at all until I mentioned that after speaking with my kids I found out that they had a "snow-day" after getting about a foot of snow (I was even fancy enough to say about 30cm).
I was working remotely with some people in Huntsville, AL a few years ago. After not hearing from a guy for a couple of days, I got an apologetic email with a photo. There had been a snowstorm, road closures, people stayed home from work. "Look", he said, "you can't even see my driveway, it's covered in snow!" There was maybe an inch of snow on the road in the photo. I laughed. I'm from Ottawa. The snowbanks at the end of my driveway right now are taller than my car.

But, I also recognize we're a city that expects snow and prepares for it. We spend a ton of city money on plow equipment, and most people prepare themselves with snow tires, scrapers, etc. It's a very different (and dangerous) game if you weren't expecting it!

Stay safe everyone! Have a great kickoff weekend!

FrankJ 06-01-2017 10:06
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
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Originally Posted by Billfred (Post 1625857)
Man, I give up my post as Kickoff Coordinator and everything goes to hell...
You are in Indiana now. No snow days for you.

Jon Stratis 06-01-2017 10:07
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For all those getting snowed in this weekend - Stay safe. Set up Skype/Google Hangout/whatever to let your team communicate and watch the stream from home. It's truly amazing how much you can accomplish (in terms of planning and initial design) remotely like this - it forces everyone to stay on point, practically eliminates side conversations that distract people. Use this time wisely and safely!

balt_machinist 06-01-2017 10:14
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From Michigan where snow never phases anyone, and taught in Maryland where any mention of the stuff closes the state (and creates headaches for mentors), I totally understand. As I looked at the weather sites, it looks to be a legit nasty snow/ice machine. Hope everyone is able to watch kickoff online.

Be safe! PLAN and CREATE... Build tomorrow.

TheBoulderite 06-01-2017 10:36
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We got a foot of snow in Colorado. The Denver Kickoff is still a go! :D

In all seriousness, though, stay safe down south. I know you all don't get snow often, so be careful on the roads and whatnot!

robochick1319 06-01-2017 10:37
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
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Originally Posted by marshall (Post 1625859)
NC Kickoffs have been cancelled as well.
Do you know when you are able to pick up your KOP? Hopefully it's sooner than 4 days after kickoff.....

marshall 06-01-2017 11:00
Re: Georgia Kickoff Event Cancelled
 
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Originally Posted by robochick1319 (Post 1625872)
Do you know when you are able to pick up your KOP? Hopefully it's sooner than 4 days after kickoff.....
Not yet. Let me create a separate thread.


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