Typical Due Date of Chairman's Award?

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by Eria4044

FIRST has put up a calendar of due dates that includes every award. The Chairman's Award is due Feb. 19, by noon Eastern Standard Time.

PLEASE NOTE: The awards are due by 12:01 A.M. - MIDNIGHT, not noon!

[Eria4044]

Originally Posted by KathieK

PLEASE NOTE: The awards are due by 12:01 A.M. - MIDNIGHT, not noon!

I thought it said noon on the calendar. Let me find a link.
http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/frc_time.htm
Well, it's 12:01 A.M., so that would be midnight. You were right.

[KathieK]

We actually alerted FIRST about the error and the time on the deadline calendar was updated today... so you were correct in thinking it was noon, but the actual time is 12:01 AM.

[Eria4044]

Originally Posted by KathieK

We actually alerted FIRST about the error and the time on the deadline calendar was updated today... so you were correct in thinking it was noon, but the actual time is 12:01 AM.

Oh, good. I had to change all the due dates on the marker board after I saw the updated calendar.

[KathieK]

Also, remember to update your Yearbook Information, which becomes part of the packet the judges look at when reviewing your team CA submission. Yearbook information must be entered into the TIMS system by 5:00 p.m. EST on February 23. Section 1.14 of the Manual.

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by dhitchco

As a rookie team, we will go through the steps of answering the questions posed by the Chairman's Award just for the BENEFIT that the thought process will bring to our team to have ONE COMMON GOAL and strategy for this year's event(s).

So, I'd suggest that ALL rookie teams at least go through the thought process. "....

FIRST encourages rookie teams to submit a Chairman's entry. As it has been mentioned, you MUST if you are a NASA grantee.
This is about a process. The Chairman's is a great way to document what your team is about. Together with the yearbook page information on the TIMS , it will help the judges get a picture of your team and will help you next year, because this information can be used for grant and sponsor proposals. You will have it all in one place.
The interview process with the Chairmans is an excellent learning experience.