2012 Queen City FRC Regional

[Jimmy Nichols]

I got a call into our RD. She was not sure if we would be on the list or not.

Also, last year we applied for a Program Growth Grant and was awarded one, so you can always apply via that route.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Almost 2 weeks in and I'm sure everyone is busy with robot design and fabrication, maybe if still talking strategy. I know it seems early to be thinking about the Regionals, especially a Week 6 event, but we are trying to make this a top notch Competitiona in Cincy and want to make sure if you have any issues or concerns you can contact me directly at jnichols@usfirst.org.

Thanks and good luck!

[Peyton Yeung]

Team 45 is really excited about all the teams going to Queen City

[Taylor]

Is there an event website?

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Is there an event website?

Soon!

Here it is: www.queencityfirst.org

It is setup on a re-direct to a temp site where it was created. We are hoping to have it fully functional in the next few weeks.

[Jimmy Nichols]

VOLUNTEERS!!!

We still need several volunteers. Most of our key roles are filled or close to being filled, except for Robot Inspectors. We still need several.

If your team is attending and you would like to volunteer, please do so.

Thanks!

[Carol]

I should know this....why is it the Queen City?

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Carol

I should know this....why is it the Queen City?

From FAQ on Cincinnati Museum Center's website:

How did Cincinnati come to be known as the Queen City?
During the first forty years after its founding, Cincinnati experienced spectacular growth. By 1820, citizens, extremely proud of their city, were referring to it as The Queen City or The Queen of the West. On May 4, 1819, Ed. B. Cooke wrote in the Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertiser, "The City is, indeed, justly styled the fair Queen of the West: distinquished for order, enterprise, public spirit, and liberality, she stands the wonder of an admiring world." In 1854, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his poem, Catawba Wine, to memorialize the city's vineyards, especially those of Nicholas Longworth. The last stanza of the poem reads:

"And this Song of the Vine,
This greeting of mine,
The winds and the birds shall deliver,
To the Queen of the West,
In her garlands dressed,
On the banks of the Beautiful River."

[Dan 1038]

Maybe next year you guys should name it the Porkopolis Regional, you could do a flying pig theme...

[Dave Campbell]

Yeah right Dan.

[mrschutte]

Okay, as a newbie on this forum, I'll be coming as an interested FLL coach and parent supporting Team 1529. I saw the mention of the Reds season opening games and thought I'd add my 2 cents.

Red home opener is Thursday at 1:05 pm. Bad timing for FRC participants, but the Evening home opener (and calendar giveaway promotion) is Saturday night. The game is a 7:05 game.

Is there any chance that is doable with the bagging of robots taking place around 6 pm? If so, maybe we can do a group seating thing. I'd be happy to try to work something out if there is enough interest.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by mrschutte

Okay, as a newbie on this forum, I'll be coming as an interested FLL coach and parent supporting Team 1529. I saw the mention of the Reds season opening games and thought I'd add my 2 cents.

Red home opener is Thursday at 1:05 pm. Bad timing for FRC participants, but the Evening home opener (and calendar giveaway promotion) is Saturday night. The game is a 7:05 game.

Is there any chance that is doable with the bagging of robots taking place around 6 pm? If so, maybe we can do a group seating thing. I'd be happy to try to work something out if there is enough interest.

That would be awesome! I can email all the teams and give them your contact info. send me a PM or email at jnichols@usfirst.org

[Jimmy Nichols]

Who wants to go see the Reds play the Marlins!

A parent from Team 1529 has done all the legwork or should I say red-legwork, and has arranged for a group rate ticket price for anyone interested in attending the Reds/Marlins game on Saturday night, April 7th.

If you plan on staying over or are on the fence, hang out and enjoy a game, attached is the flyer with all the details.

Just make sure you mention Queen City Regional in order to get the discount!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Nichols

Who wants to go see the Reds play the Marlins!

A parent from Team 1529 has done all the legwork or should I say red-legwork, and has arranged for a group rate ticket price for anyone interested in attending the Reds/Marlins game on Saturday night, April 7th.

If you plan on staying over or are on the fence, hang out and enjoy a game, attached is the flyer with all the details.

Just make sure you mention Queen City Regional in order to get the discount!

I would love to go but I think it would be appropriate to stay and help tear down the field first.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

I would love to go but I think it would be appropriate to stay and help tear down the field first.

For those who aren't going to be helping tear down the field. 1038 will be helping.