2008 Chesapeake Regional

[RoboMom]

In preparation for Oct. 1, welcome to all who are considering the only regional held at a major military installation! Welcome to the United States Naval Academy and the Week 3-2008 Chesapeake Regional, on the water in historic Annapolis, Maryland

[Billfred]

It's on FIRST's website now, so I suppose the cat is out of the bag.

This season, the Capitals are making the drive up to Annapolis for their regional event. Palmetto is during the students' spring break, and travel costs this year were going to be a nonzero amount any way we sliced it--so after talking it over with everybody involved, we're hitting I-95 northbound.

As someone who volunteered up there last year, I can't wait to bring the whole crew. (And no scraping off my windshield with a credit card in just a crew shirt over a T-shirt this time.)

[RoboMom]

I've put in a request (in triplicate) to the Lt. Col. for weather suited to sitting on the seawall while eating lunch and watching the sailboats go by.
There may be a bigger variety of island teams represented this year.

[Athleticgirl389]

The Chesapeake Regional happens to be during my Spring Break and I'm looking forward to traveling down to attend =) Plus, I have some friends at the Navl Accademy that I wouldn't mind visiting... kill two birds with one stone haha.

[RoboMom]

October 2007

Paperwork needed for the Chesapeake Regional. [More details to come.]
• Bus and tool vehicle request forms for entering the USNA.
• Site Info and Consent forms

There will be lots of information coming over the next few months to help you plan your trip to Annapolis and the 2008 Chesapeake Regional.
Website: www.chesapeakefirst.org

Hotels: The Annapolis Conference and Visitors Bureau can serve as a clearinghouse to assist the teams seeking hotels. Annapolis has been chosen by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the country's top ten waterfront towns! http://www.visitannapolis.org/
Food:
Schedule:
Shipping:
Student Volunteers:

Anyone traveling with your team interested in Volunteering? Sign up here (and be sure to designate CHESAPEAKE) https://my.usfirst.org/vims/logon.lasso?page=logon
See you in Annapolis!

[waialua359]

We are going to decide by Oct. 25 if we are attending!!!

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by waialua359

We are going to decide by Oct. 25 if we are attending!!!

Thanks for considering the Chesapeake. You would be representing yet another island (not on my original list of inquiries) for what has been previously billed as "the jet lag regional." Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

Thanks for considering the Chesapeake. You would be representing yet another island (not on my original list of inquiries) for what has been previously billed as "the jet lag regional." Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

We are in the process of costing out our trip for the VCU - DC - Annapolis regional. Our intent is to participate, pending some cost items that we still need to price out.
I PMed you.

Thanks,
Glenn

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by Billfred

As someone who volunteered up there last year, I can't wait to bring the whole crew. (And no scraping off my windshield with a credit card in just a crew shirt over a T-shirt this time.)

It wasn't that cold out there....

Wetzel
PS: You can borrow my scraper again any time.

[waialua359]

Hooray! WE cant wait to attend. Officially signed up at this point and airline tickets purchased!
Noticed that the Robobees have signed up also...they are a very friendly, generous, and polite team in addition to the great robot they had last year!!
Pineapples anyone???

[RoboMom]

It's official. The jet lag regional is back in 2008, spanning 10? time zones.

[SteveGPage]

Originally Posted by waialua359

Hooray! WE cant wait to attend. Officially signed up at this point and airline tickets purchased!
Noticed that the Robobees have signed up also...they are a very friendly, generous, and polite team in addition to the great robot they had last year!!
Pineapples anyone???

Hey Glenn!

I'm so glad to see you guys heading back to 'our' regional! I'm sure the folks from 165 will disagree with that comment! Give us a shout if there is ANYTHING we can do to help you all out! See you in 5 weeks!

Best regards,

Steve

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by SteveGPage

Hey Glenn!

I'm so glad to see you guys heading back to 'our' regional! I'm sure the folks from 165 will disagree with that comment!
Steve

Actually, 165 is sitting out this year.

[MOE]

HELLOOooo from the NE
We are in the last full week of build, hope all is going well for all the teams. We are going to CT this weekend for the Suffield Shakedown should be a Hoot we have a big surprise for all Sat. Chesapeake with 62 teams should be a super time, we at TJ2 are looking forward to it, we will be loading the bus in 5 weeks for the 8+ hours ride. See You Sooooooon
oh yeah ??? OH YEAH !!!!
Team 88 TJ2 and MOE

[SteveGPage]

Originally Posted by MOE

HELLOOooo from the NE
We are in the last full week of build, hope all is going well for all the teams. We are going to CT this weekend for the Suffield Shakedown should be a Hoot we have a big surprise for all Sat. Chesapeake with 62 teams should be a super time, we at TJ2 are looking forward to it, we will be loading the bus in 5 weeks for the 8+ hours ride. See You Sooooooon
oh yeah ??? OH YEAH !!!!
Team 88 TJ2 and MOE

Come on down! We are always happy to see TJ2! See you in 5 weeks!

Best regards,

Steve