Hawai'i Regional Announced for March 2008

[Koko Ed]

This regional probably won't have any problem attracting volunteers.

[Yohan]

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TKM.368 McKinley Robotics would like to recognize and thank Dave Lavery's efforts in getting a regional in Hawai’i sponsored by NASA. His tireless dedication helped get the 1 million dollars, which will fund the regional in Hawai’i, secured and this will help the growth of FIRST in Hawai'i schools exponentially. We are grateful for the work he has put into getting the funds and hope that he would come visit us at the regional next year, as we are sure he will feel at home with his Hawaiian shirt.
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[DCA Fan]

Me and my team 25 shirt are at the ready. I'm definitely going to try to go and volunteer .

So then, all this needs to do is be scheduled during my spring break so I can spend the week relaxing and the weekend FIRSTing

[yoshi1319]

I'd LOVE to go, But sadly, Can't. Just like Robochick1319 Said. :[ Hawaii sounds AWESOME ^_^

[Greg Marra]

Things that would be totally sweet:

• If the Hawaii Regional falls during my Spring Break

[wendymom]

How many car washes do think this will take????? Team 1902 Exploding Bacon is ready to come to Hawai'i. Awesome job getting this regional set up and expanding FIRST.

[ChrisH]

People here thought it was incredible when San Diego filled up in days. I predict that Hawaii will fill in hours. Hmmm Atlanta or Hawaii? So many hard choices.

It would be an appropriate place for the BeachBots to go and we'd finally get to play with our long time friends on 368 on their home turf.

Way to go gang

ChrisH

[Katie Reynolds]

After surviving a Houghton, MI winter with its 200" of snow annually ... I'd say Hawaii would be looking pretty good!

[ChuckDickerson]

Congrats! I cry foul though. All the Hawaiian teams are going to have a serious advantage in next years water game!

[windup zeppelin]

oh, thats so cool. It would be really nice to go to Hawaii for my last year in robotics.

[OZ_341]

Congratulations! This should be a great event.
I think if we don't sign up for this regional, my team would never forgive me.
As long as the stars line up and we can swing the funding, 341 will be there!

Good luck this year and next!!

[Kris Verdeyen]

Hawaii is booming with robotic competitions. Next year's Botball Championship will be in the Aloha State as well.

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Kris Verdeyen

Hawaii is booming with robotic competitions. Next year's Botball Championship will be in the Aloha State as well.

I think you mean this year's (2007) Botball Championship, not next year's.

-dave

[Lavapicker]

We're very excited over here on the Big Island! We still have interisland airfare/hotel/transportation but that still beats the $$$ to the Mainland. We might be able to attend two regionals for the first time or maybe even the Nationals which have been out of reach for us and our budget. It should help Mainland teams to appreciate what great lengths we have to go through to get a team across the pacific to a Mainland regional. Thank you McKinley for representing all our Hawaii teams with the Governor on Wednesday....we were with you in spirit! See you in San Jose!

[Kris Verdeyen]

Originally Posted by dlavery

I think you mean this year's (2007) Botball Championship, not next year's.

-dave

Eureka! My time machine has worked! I'm browsing Chief Delphi in the year 2007! Now that NSF grant is a lock for sure!