RCU robot chicks union
 

RCU (robot chicks union) is one of the great organizations to spring out of the FIRST family. Here is the link. All girls should join.

http://www.robotchicksunion.org/

Chris Ryon
Team 287 advisor

Just so you know.... When I was intervied by NPR I had a RCU head band on, and they asked me about it. The lady didnt really get why I was wearing one cuzz I am a guy..... but hey I think I should be able to wear one I am the server admin! So you guys where on NPR.

Just thought I would let you know

You should have told her that you were playing the sensitive angle and was wearing it to pick up chicks and then winked at her!!! lol

That would have been insanely funny:D But i like his reasoning for wearing. It's authentic.;)

I got an head band at IRI last year, I'm a big supporter of RCU... even if I'm not a girl :D

I signed up for that when some girls told me about it at Houston...

I noticed this when I went to the website ...
Perhaps there is a missing 'g'?

The website is going through renovations. Thank you for pointing that out.

My team love RCU. Last years robot still has like 3 or 4 stickers on it (we never got any this year to put on it) and i still have a RCU headband in my car hanging from my mirror...erm actualy i might have taken it off, but i have several in my glove box still:)

Oh my goodness! I really want to join this, but everytime that there was a meeting (at two regionals and at nationals) I had to be in the pit and/or the stands... It really sucked... And now this stupid computer won't open the webpage... I guess I will just have to wait until I get home today!

I am huge supporter!

yay! We're always looking for new members. Esp. members who are enthusiastic and want to get involved. If you have any questions or just wanna talk feel free to IM me: LilGenkiGirl (AOL) or e-mail abi@470robotics.com

RCU is a great way to bring the girls of FIRST together (and some of the guys, too... thanks for your support!).

I would say, 'hey, let's start a Robot Guys Union' - but I think the boys of FIRST are too mischevious and busy fixing and programming and terrorizing each other to form some kind of union. :)

I think that whoever is organizing RCU should contact SWE (Society for Women in Engineering) and try to make it an official section of that organization as well. I'm sure they would recognize FIRST and offer their help.

This way you may be able to get more information, funding, and/or recognition as being an official organization and be able to offer more benefits and importance instead of just using RCU as an excellent way to network between women in FIRST and using it to help eachother out.

Also, people of even higher importance may be more willing to recognize the RCU as an important organization if it were part of something bigger. It's a win-win situation.

I am willing to help out with such endeavors... I too want to see more women in FIRST, and specifically help the female rookies get through their challenging first year and guide them into the Tech-based community.

Let me know!


ByE

erin

I got it! Finally! Just though y'all would want to know! I feel so proud!

The RCU has been doing a lot of work lately to do more for FIRST and FLL. We've also been working hard on establishing ourselves as an organization. Recently, we formed a partnership with Girls, Inc. giving us a non-profit status. As for working with SWE, some RCU girls are working with their STEPS summer program and we hope to form a stronger partnership with them in the future. any and all help with our projects and branching out would be greatly appreciated. We're all busy with our own teams and personal, so the more girls involved would lighten the load for everyone and still allow us to make a big impact on not only FIRST, but the rest of the world as well.