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[Oct. 10th, 2007|08:19 pm] |
Hi.
These are the notes from today's meeting.
I had a group of freshmen including Catherine, Laura, Justin, Roy, Cindy, and Leon work on creating a list of potential sponsors under Chris's leadership. Their list was as follows: DuPont, Capital One, the Science Museum, the Children's Museum, IBM, auto stores, Castle Tech, and Anthem. Their list of potential community service organizations we could serve were: Children's Museum, Science Museum, the local Food Bank, American Heart Association (what?), Bon Secours, MLW Historic Site (again, what?), VCU Dep't of Psychology (eh, being test subjects?), Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, and Habitat for Humanity.
One of the first things that we need to do is get a complete roster with names and email addresses (along with other pertinent information). I'm not sure if anyone already has a copy, but Joey was under the impression that we didn't. Chris kindly made a list of all the people who have turned in safety forms.
Next, Joey, Matthew, and I brainstormed possible mentors/sponsors. This was a rather limited effort as Mr. Riblett has the list of possible sponsors. The mentors we considered were: Mr. McCombs from the Science Museum, as they apparently have a shop in the basement. Mr. Hennig, Anthony's father, referred us to him. Mr. Hennig works at an Italian firm which might be interested in sponsoring us. Another person we should contact is Ms. Grois's husband, as he has offered to help us numerous times. Joey also knows a man by the name of "Mr. T" who might be able to mentor sometimes.
Anthony brought over a list of people who he thought we should contact. They included: Paul Gasek (the producer of the Discovery channel), Richard Hudson (another important person for the Discovery Channel), and Richard Wyatt (assistant surgeon general of the NIH).
During the meeting, Mr. Hill and Mr. Whimmer, both from New Market, stopped by to visit. Mr. Carlson introduced them and showed them around. At that point, most people were in the robotics room working diligently on the robot (or learning how to file in the case of freshmen), and a few were focussed on animation area under the Jared's watch.
Willus, Matthew G., Jerry, Joey, Alex C., and I came up with a basic skill list that people should be able to use/do.
Here is is:
-drill
-hack saw
-jig saw
-grinder
-drill press
-chop saw
-file
-measuring tapes and calipers
-crimp
-strip wires
-rivets
-turn on/off the robot
-have an understanding of where everything goes
-have a clear understanding of the safety rules
At some point in the next few meetings, every freshman should learn how to use/do any of the above which s/he currently is unable to do.
On another note, here is a things to do list:
-Matthew R. : take photos at this weekend's Duel
-Ribletts : send Kasia* the possible sponsor list
-Tom F. : explain the official website scenario to Alex C. and Kasia*
Good luck at Duel!
Kasia* |
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