We are preparing for tomorrow's Skills Driving Event in West Des Moines. Thank you, #3550, Beta, for all of the fantastic organizing you've done to make this a success. We look forward to seeing the teams tomorrow!
This email contains the following:
1. FTC National E-mail Blast
2. Scholarships
3. FTC National Forums
4. Status Reports
5. Qualification Tournament Registration
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1. FTC National E-mail Blast
Earlier this morning, you should have received a team blast from FTC Headquarters. Please read all of the information in that e-mail. Most importantly:
- FTC Mentor Guide -- You can view it at: http://usfirst.org/sites/
default/files/uploadedFiles/ Robotics_Programs/FTC/FTC_ Mentor_Guide_2011.pdf - FTC YouTube Channel -- Excellent videos to help guide your team. Subscribe at: http://www.youtube.com/user/
FIRSTTechChallenge - Senior Mentor Call Schedule -- Excellent opportunity to listen in to hear how other teams have been successful with mentors. It is highly encourage you or a mentor call in to one of these calls. More information is at:
http://www3.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/senior_ mentor_call_schedule - FTC Communication Survey -- They are seeking effective methods of communicating to teams, coaches, etc. It really only takes about 5 min. Please complete it at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
s/JT6NPNC
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2. Scholarships
Did you know there was nearly $15 million in scholarships available to FIRST students last year? Over 140 different organizations provided scholarships, which varied from $1,000 to full-ride tuition scholarships.
The University of Iowa is one of the institutions that is offering scholarships to FIRST students. More information about The University of Iowa College of Engineering scholarships, including how to apply, can be found at:
http://www.engineering.uiowa.
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3. FTC National Forums
Seeking advice or clarification on a specific rule on the "Bowled Over" game manual? Check out the FTC Forums: http://ftcforum.usfirst.org/
Any/all information on these forums is considered official and teams are responsible for knowing this information. Teams will need to register to gain access to the complete forum.
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4. Status Reports
A Huge Thank You! to the teams who were able to complete the Status Report. We were able to get help to the teams who indicated they needed help. If you haven't been able to complete it, please do so by Oct. 1 (tomorrow).
It can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dENtNi16UGJ0aXRMRlQ2MHZvUi1DeGc6MA#gid=0
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5. Qualification Tournament Registration
Thank you! "With High 5's and Admiration"
The FTC-Iowa Team
