Infinite Recharge Coach Email Volume 14 – PNW FRC Team meeting tomorrow hosted by 7461
Greetings Coaches!
If you are new to this email this is the place where you will find all of the Washington specific FIRST Robotics Competition information. Coaches in the FIRST system for the INFINITE RECHARGE season will be added once teams are able to register for events. Every email from me will be numbered and that number lets you know which update it is, if you miss an update you can find it on our website.
Here is what I have for you today:
- PNW FRC Team Meeting Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm hosted by 7461
- FRC Virtual Pits this Saturday Dec 12, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Payment FRC Invoice was due yesterday
- A bit of info about kickoff Jan 9
Our PNW FRC team meeting this Thursday will be hosted by 7461
Team, 7461/Sushi Squad, is holding several roundtable discussions this week at the PNW FRC Team Meeting around the fundamentals of every team, such as robot design, strategy, managing a growing team, and a few other topics. We hope to share some insights we’ve learned in the 2 years that we’ve been a team so far, and hopefully we can spark some great discussions between all of us in the PNW.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216485795?pwd=ZjhjTXE2YlA5OTdoZlRlRDVEUVRQUT09
Meeting ID: 812 1648 5795
Passcode: 21238
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+16699006833,,81216485795#,,,,,,0#,,21238# US (San Jose)
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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Meeting ID: 812 1648 5795
Passcode: 21238
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kewCYx7vj3
Virtual pits this Saturday, Dec 12, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Our last virtual pits for 2020 will be Saturday, Dec 12 at 11:00 am. Based on feedback from the last round of virtual pits, we ask each team that hosts a pit to have a short 5 min presentation about their team which will allow 5 min for Q & A at the end. We will be announcing when it is time to switch pits for the first hour and the second hour will be much more free form.
Once again, please fill out this form if you either want a pit or would like to host a workshop during the virtual pits (you can do either, both or neither!) Not interested in hosting a pit or a workshop, no problem! Stop by just to see what everyone is up to and chat with other FIRST folks from the PNW (and possibly other regions)
General FIRST WA Zoom Account is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88243152555?pwd=VVBBL0poeVIvRkh3Y3FTL0RsQTFXdz09
Meeting ID: 882 4315 2555
Passcode: 0147
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+12532158782,,88243152555#,,,,,,0#,,0147# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,88243152555#,,,,,,0#,,0147# US (Houston)
Dial by your location
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 882 4315 2555
Passcode: 0147
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keA117MgsA
Payment for FRC Invoice was due yesterday, Dec 8
Because FIRST is shipping kits directly to teams, it is critical that you get your invoice paid ASAP if you would like your kit shipped before the new year. You can secure your registration with a PO from your school, check or credit card. For more info on how to pay, email accounting@firstwa.org
If you are unable to pay right away, you are welcome to email me to chat about it. I can’t make any promises that we will be able to help but I will be happy to work with you the best I can.
For those Washington schools waiting on the OSPI grant, we are aware those haven’t been awarded yet. I am regularly contacting them asking for updates and will let you know just as soon as I hear anything. If not receiving the grant impacts your ability to pay your invoice, feel free to reach out and let me know.
A Bit of info about kickoff January 9
We will have more info in our team blast next week but we are planning to host some online strategy sessions after the virtual kickoff on Jan 9 so save the date and come prepared to connect with other teams and talk rules and strategy!
Adrienne Rime
Director of Programs
FIRST Washington