Getting to the 2008 Honolulu Regionals doesn't require breaking the bank - Page 3

waialua359 · #31 24-04-2007, 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryV1188

And given that Week 4 is Easter weekend next year, that could further complicate the shipping. At least with the Championships a week later next year, there should be enough time to get the robots back from Honolulu to Atlanta.

Hmm, you think FIRST will offer volunteers an incentive to go?

FYI, we never had a problem with shipping.
Our robot this year went from Hawaii on Tuesday (ship day) and arrived in NJ by late Thursday via FedEX.
Coming home from Vegas, it left on a Monday and got to us by late morning on Wednesday.
I really wouldn't worry about it. FedEx does fly directly to Honolulu.

mtaman02 · #32 24-04-2007, 07:21

There is no reason to give the volunteers an incentive to join the Honolulu Regional, why you ask? Because it's a new regional and people like me like to see a change in scenary & meet new people across the FIRST family. Hopefully in the future I will get away from my local Regionals and attend a distant one instead as an exchange. I've had a soft spot to go to the western states for a long time now espicially California so we'll see what happens for 2008 and where I go. I may be coming to a Regional near you.

GaryVoshol · #33 24-04-2007, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtaman02

There is no reason to give the volunteers an incentive to join the Honolulu Regional, why you ask? Because it's a new regional and people like me like to see a change in scenary & meet new people across the FIRST family. Hopefully in the future I will get away from my local Regionals and attend a distant one instead as an exchange. I've had a soft spot to go to the western states for a long time now espicially California so we'll see what happens for 2008 and where I go. I may be coming to a Regional near you.

Hush. We want FIRST to think that they will have to ship us all in, don't we?

mrs. p · #34 24-04-2007, 08:48

only 40 seats? will let you know what time we'll be flying by.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

Dear Ms. P -

Please save 40 seats and stop at Indianapolis for fuel.
We are right on the way, and the jet fuel attendants are very polite.

Signed,
Team 234

GaryVoshol · #35 24-04-2007, 08:50

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Originally Posted by mrs. p

only 40 seats? will let you know what time we'll be flying by.....

JUMP!!!!

waialua359 · #36 24-04-2007, 14:55

The committee is looking at not only making sure teams enjoy a great competition during the regional next year, they are also brainstorming a lot of great activities surrounding the competition.
We want this regional to be so great, that teams will be pounding us to get in year after year.
Dean Kamen is coming to Hawaii on May 14, where we all will get a chance to speak to him again and see what he will "announce" at that time.

Ms. P, we certainly are planning at this point to attend the FL regional next year, being that you folks are expanding the regional. It all depends on the schedule which is our main concern. Do you have an idea of when that will be?

Our other options are seeing what the other Hawaii teams do......There has been talk amonst us to attend SVR, Seattle, or Vegas again. If Colorado fell during a consecutive weekend, we might do that also. But, if we do East Coast again, it certainly looks like FL!

Glenn

Wayne C. · #37 25-04-2007, 09:57

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Originally Posted by Budda648

I'm sure teams like 234, 233, and 25 would definitely consider this regional since they've travelled all over the US in recent years.

Already in the works....

The regional is during our spring break week anyway.

We are calling the program "Send the Shirts Home"

25 WILL BE THERE (and considering what usually happens when we travel a volcano will probably erupt)

WC

(the wife tells me " I guess robotics is the only way I can ever get you to take me to Hawaii " - she may be right.... ; ) )

Jeremiah Johnson · #38 25-04-2007, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne C.

Already in the works....

The regional is during our spring break week anyway.

We are calling the program "Send the Shirts Home"

25 WILL BE THERE (and considering what usually happens when we travel a volcano will probably erupt)

WC

(the wife tells me " I guess robotics is the only way I can ever get you to take me to Hawaii " - she may be right.... ; ) )

Haha... nice. Do they actually wear Hawaiian shirts in Hawaii? I like that, "Send the Shirts Home," how creative.

waialua359 · #39 26-04-2007, 02:57

Wayne,
I will personally see to it that you folks get a Hawaiian gift basket from us. After all, your the reason we came to NJ this past year!

Committee members have mentioned a possible "Luau" as one of the activities. You have to at least try some hawaiian food!!
Id like to see you surf too!! hehehe.........

Rich Wong · #40 26-04-2007, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne C.

Already in the works....
The regional is during our spring break week anyway.
We are calling the program "Send the Shirts Home"

25 WILL BE THERE (and considering what usually happens when we travel a volcano will probably erupt)
WC

(the wife tells me " I guess robotics is the only way I can ever get you to take me to Hawaii " - she may be right.... ; ) )

Wayne,
They already have "A" shirt waiting your WHOLE team!
I hope you have a large bag to bring it home.

tyron256 · #41 26-04-2007, 05:42

i wouldn't worry about delivery to another regional. Fed ex got our robot from Atlanta all the Way back to Hilo in time for a demo we needed to do at an event at our mall. Either way, they should be able to work something out with robot shipping.

Remember, Going to some of the other islands is a very good idea You'll be able to see another side of hawaii if you go visit a neighbor island such as the Big Island.<<hint hint

mrs. p · #42 26-04-2007, 06:08

the ucf regional has traditionally been the 2nd week of competitions. i'll see if i can find anything out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by waialua359

The committee is looking at not only making sure teams enjoy a great competition during the regional next year, they are also brainstorming a lot of great activities surrounding the competition.
We want this regional to be so great, that teams will be pounding us to get in year after year.
Dean Kamen is coming to Hawaii on May 14, where we all will get a chance to speak to him again and see what he will "announce" at that time.

Ms. P, we certainly are planning at this point to attend the FL regional next year, being that you folks are expanding the regional. It all depends on the schedule which is our main concern. Do you have an idea of when that will be?

Our other options are seeing what the other Hawaii teams do......There has been talk amonst us to attend SVR, Seattle, or Vegas again. If Colorado fell during a consecutive weekend, we might do that also. But, if we do East Coast again, it certainly looks like FL!

Glenn

Kyle · #43 26-04-2007, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Wong

Wayne,
They already have "A" shirt waiting your WHOLE team!
I hope you have a large bag to bring it home.

Who sent Big Mike's Shirt to you guys?

Tetraman · #44 26-04-2007, 15:10

Hawaii will have more excitement than Champs.

Triple B · #45 26-04-2007, 16:05

be sure not to forget our friends from the swamp (179)
mike d

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