[SCRRF]: Robovations League

[Al Skierkiewicz]

What a wonderful opportunity, wish I lived closer, I would definitely be there.

[Redhead Jokes]

pertinent links
http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/robo...entorguide.pdf
http://www.innovationfirst.com/FIRSTRobotics/

[vegasmcse]

"FIRST Folks:

Because we haven't been able to communicate with everyone about a meeting or a conference call to discuss the formation of the Robovation Leagues, and after talking with Wendy Wooten this afternoon, here is her suggested game plan for all FIRST teams that are interested in joining the Robovation League.

Overview
We are inviting FIRST Teams to join one of the two Robovation Leagues being formed: one in the San Fernando Valley and one in the South Bay Area (broadly defined). The idea is that teams in these two leagues would compete with each other and culminate league play with a league tournament. The tournament winner and runner-ups would compete in the first-ever pilot California High School State Robotics Tournament, to determine the state championship. It has been suggested that the State Tournament be scheduled to take place at California Adventureland, at Disneyland.

If we can put put this pilot league together, based on Robovation robots, then we would anticipate promoting the creation of leagues in other areas of the state increasing participation at the league level and in the California High School State Robotics Tournament.

The good news about all this is that we are in the formative state and are free to work out any problems or conflicts you might find in the schedules, format, etc. So come and help us work out the details.

If you are interested and wish to participate (or to learn more about what's being proposed, please come to the scheduled 2-4 p.m. meeting at Chatsworth High School on Sunday, October 24. If you cannot come, personally, please send a representative, along with one or more student team members. Wendy suggests bringing the following items to the meeting, so that you can hit the ground running:

1. Your Team's Robovation Kit
2. A Lap-Top Computer
3. An Extension Cord
4. A Power Strip

If you want to come or send someone to learn more and particiate in the discussion, please do so.

Participating in the Robovation League will help to prepare your team for the November 13 Meeting at CSU, Northridge, and for the 2005 FIRST Robotics Competitions.

For more details, check out the attachment package. If you have any difficulty opening it, please let me know and I'll send the documents to you separately.

I will try to reach each of you by phone tomorrow (Thursday, that is) to learn whether you have any questions. In the meantime, if you want to contact me by e-mail or phone, my contact information is provided below. The most direct way to reach me is by cell phone: (310) 809-4168.

In the meantime, please let me know via return e-mail whether you will be able to be represented at the Sunday 2-4 p.m. meeting at Chatsworth. Chatsworth High School is located at 10027 Lureline Avenue, between Lassen and Devonshire. Enter the campus from Lureline, through the open gate. Drive past the gym through to the football field bleechers and turn left. After you turn left, you should see an open door in the building on your immediate left. The open door is the entrance to the Robotics Workshop. Should you need help locating the meeting, you can reach me by cell phone. My cell number is (310) 809-4168.

I hope to see you there.

Ralph Mills
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Ralph D. Mills, Ph.D.
Vice President
Small Manufacturers' Institute
28067 Braidwood Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: (310) 809-4168
Home: (310) 377-1209
FAX: (310) 377-4459
E-mail: ralphmills@aol.com"

SCRRF press release
Robovations manual
Robovations Schedule