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Jay H 237 03-02-2004 18:47
Re: Button Making
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aignam
Team 25 uses a BADGE-A-MINIT machine. In recent years, we have borrowed a button machine from the school marching band, but for the 2004 season, one of our NJ FIRST RINOS projects was to buy a button machine to lend out to local rookie teams on a 2-week basis so that rookies didn't need to fundraise for the extra expense, but could still have something nice to give away at competitions. After we rushed to make our buttons in our 2-week period, we sent the button machine around to anyone who requested it.

Team 237 also has a Badge-A- Mint. From what I know we're on our second one (wore out the first one). I can't even count the numbers of buttons let alone the HP printer cartriges we've also gone through. When ever someone doesn't have something to do they break out the Badge-A-Mint. Also as a fundraiser we cut out all the circles of paper and put out crayons and colored pencils and allow children to design they're own button for a dollar. Our team members just assemble the buttons when they're done. We've done this at the local mall, town functions (October Fest, Dare Day, ect.), local car shows, and such. You won't believe how much of a hit it is for children to make they're own and the publicity your team recieves. :)

sky547 03-02-2004 19:42
Re: Button Making
 
We have different committees on our team (i.e. build team, scouting, animation team, spirit, PR, etc.). Spirit committe is solely responsible for making buttons, and in fact our biggest button-makers are seniors and team veterans who won't waste button supplies and whatnot.

Aignam 03-02-2004 19:45
Re: Button Making
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay H 237
Team 237 also has a Badge-A- Mint. From what I know we're on our second one (wore out the first one). I can't even count the numbers of buttons let alone the HP printer cartriges we've also gone through. When ever someone doesn't have something to do they break out the Badge-A-Mint. Also as a fundraiser we cut out all the circles of paper and put out crayons and colored pencils and allow children to design they're own button for a dollar. Our team members just assemble the buttons when they're done. We've done this at the local mall, town functions (October Fest, Dare Day, ect.), local car shows, and such. You won't believe how much of a hit it is for children to make they're own and the publicity your team recieves. :)
Stellar idea. I'll bring this one up...

Psalms(118:6) 03-02-2004 20:54
Re: Button Making
 
man button making is a nightmare for me, i get stabbed so many times its crazy, i think some people though shouldn't be given button likes the guys who put them all over, man last season i walked next to a guy at nationa;s and got stabbed like fifty times, not cool. i think buttons are bah!
yeah, but i like handing them out, people smile!
:D

Koko Ed 04-02-2004 04:33
Re: Button Making
 
Anyone with any free time on the team is will be put to work and since the PAW room is a popular hangout joint for idling teens on the team I will be sending alot to go do buttons in the comming weeks.

hcperdan 04-02-2004 19:53
Re: Button Making
 
Team 135 uses a Badg-A-Minit machine and Bill's 8-yr-old son Andrew who makes PERFECT buttons. Button manufacture is also a punishment for breaking rules such as "No humans hanging from the bar" (penalty 100 buttons) and "Chair's from Jim's room do not go out into the shop" (penalty TBD). After ship date the students will each make a certain number of buttons before each event.

We also print one color copy of a page of 9 buttons and make color copies at Kinko's for $1 a page. Cuts down on toner usage (robotics is a class here and has to run through the school system for printer supplies) and emphasizes the fact that buttons cost money so don't waste.

Stina236 05-02-2004 20:26
Re: Button Making
 
Well, PR sometimes get in on the button making, but incoming freshman help out- a bit... besides the fact that we have like 3000 buttons, and still have to make more this year! AHHHHH! :ahh:

(Like making buttons is all that hard- pull down the handle, pull down the handle again, lol... oh how i love buttons!!!!!) :)

Daniel Brim 05-02-2004 20:43
Re: Button Making
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Akuu
We have always made our buttons in the publicity (or Trinkets & Trash) group. We also have an unoffical rule that you have to make 100 or so buttons to go to nats. The hardest part is getting people to make logos for the buttons.
Quote:
Originally Posted by RedheadJokes
Thanks for the idea
*Glare*

Oh well, I guess I have something to do between ship and nationals now...

(/me thinks of the robot withdrawl :D )

KevinB 05-02-2004 22:58
Re: Button Making
 
Team #538 also owns the wonderful Badge-A-Mint machine. We use it mostly as punishment for people who are goofing off -- "you're slacking .... go make buttons!" Seriously though, there is no set group of people that do it, just whoever is there and can't work on the robot due to various reasons (other people in the way, waiting on parts, etc.)

DBo(qcelite.yo) 07-02-2004 12:45
Re: Button Making
 
yeah.team 648 does the whole badge-a-minit dealy..it works out pretty well for us..we get the job done..it takes awhile..but..we get it done..it gives us something to do all the time..so..its all good.i recommend it..its cheap..and it works!

Jon Anderson 07-02-2004 13:01
Re: Button Making
 
I'm a freshmen and, I haven't been asked to do the buttons... yet.

Kiwi_queen 08-02-2004 09:33
Re: Button Making
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aignam
Team 25 has a spirit crew, appropriately named the 'Volcano Crew' for our Hawaiian theme. They are responsible for the production of giveaways, mascot costumes, noisemakers, banners, and generally the promotion of team spirit at the events. The crew consists of members from varying grades, and is an essential part to our presence at ever FIRST competition.
*sigh* it was tough for me to let those who didn't graduate last year take over for me in button making. but at least i still got to design them...and I have taught my crew well! yay Volclano Crew! :D :D :D

Pierson 14-02-2004 00:52
Re: Button Making
 
How many buttons do you make for each regional? For Nationals?

This is our first year doing buttons, so how many should we order if we are going to a regional and nationals?

Mike Heinowski 14-02-2004 21:14
Re: Button Making
 
About 1500 per regional and 2000 to 2500 for nats.

Redhead Jokes 14-02-2004 22:23
Re: Button Making
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Akuu
About 1500 per regional and 2000 to 2500 for nats.
Holy Cow! I was told by past button maker 500 per regional, 2500 for nats.

I haven't had luck with buttons since I've been there.

FINALLY this year we're going to have buttons *crossing my fingers waiting for the button maker*


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