Fondy Lego Robotics

Coaches:

-->Payments Due October 15thAll teams and materials (robot set, field set up kit, optional items) must be paid for by October 15th. Information on payment is found: https://gofll.usfirst.org/pages/payment_information_and_options

-->Judging Coach Call – October 11thOn Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7pm ET on “Judging: A Perspective for the Coach”, get an overview of the judging process. Review of the rubrics and where they can be found will also be addressed.There will be a Q&A after the speakers are done, so come prepared with questions. Download agenda and call-in information: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#coach-calls

-->Message from Dean Kamen – E-Watt Saver Light BulbsGreat news! To help you raise even more money for your teams from our ongoing and highly successful FIRST e-watt saver Light Bulb fundraiser program (you’re out there selling, I hope) --- FIRST(R) is making this special, limited time offer: Now through November 30 ─ Buy one case of bulbs, get a second case absolutely FREE! (Teams must pay shipping on each case delivered.)Wow…think about it…twice the revenue at half the cost! To boost sales, you can even set your own price on your free bulbs. This is a tremendous opportunity to help fund your team activities, so I urge you to take advantage of it. But you must act soon! This offer ends November 30 and will not be repeated.For complete details, please visit: www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources Order today…and happy selling!

~ Dean Kamen

--> SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) Activities Two (2) NEW activities related to the Challenge have been posted on the FLL Parent Page: http://firstlegoleague.org/node/206 . Pass it on to the parents on your team!

--> FLL to FIRST Tech Challenge(FTC) - Grants AvailableFTC rookie team grants available to any team that includes an FLL alumni. Details: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/grow

-->Get Your FLL Team Gear Gear up for SENIOR SOLUTIONS and show your FLL spirit with team t-shirts, hats or more. You can get the SENIOR SOLUTIONS logo on items of your choice at the FLL Web Store: http://first.epromo.com/page.i

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