Lego Robotics: Call for volunteers for November

[Russ Petruzzelli]

Hi neighbors,

You might be familiar with the Lego Robotics leagues that have been going on in our neighborhood schools for the last 10 years or so. The league is looking for volunteers to judge and referee during the tournaments. I've been a referee for the last few years. It is the BEST seat in the house. As judge or referee you get to watch and examine the kids' robots up close and personal. The imagination and cleverness of the robotics is wonderful to see. The invitation and details are below. Contact info is at the bottom.

Thanks!
Russ

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Make a real difference by volunteering! Giving your time to help celebrate the achievements of our young people confirms the importance of science, technology, engineering and math to them.
The Northern California FIRST Lego League (FLL) program is seeking adult judges and referees for upcoming tournaments starting in November. FLL develops critical skills in science and technology in a super-charged learning atmosphere. The competition involves teams of students, ages 9 to 14.


Volunteers do not have to be engineers or involved in technology - this is particularly true for judging the project presentations and teamwork areas. Good training materials for all judges and referees are available.


This year, over 300 teams from around Northern California will be inspired to learn more about transportation issues and propose solutions (related to this year's theme named, Smart Move). FLL is an international program and an anticipated 150,000 young people from 50 countries will be participating in the program this year.


The teams design, build, program and test an autonomous LEGO Mindstorms robot engineered to solve challenges that relate to real world transportation problems developed by experts in the field.


In addition, the teams learn about and create an innovative project solution that focuses on a relevant transportation issue important to the team and their local community. Students acquire skills such as problem solving, project management, critical thinking and teamwork: skills necessary to their future and the future of society.


The tournaments are fast moving, exciting and inspiring to see so many young people excited about engineering and science. It is one you will remember and well worth your time!


Check out the info and full list of volunteer opportunities at: http://www.playingatlearning.org/FLL/volunteer.html
Please distribute this message out to others that you think might be interested and available.

Upcoming tournaments are:
Nov 7 San Lorenzo, Redwood Christian School
Nov 8 San Jose, Pioneer HS
Nov 14 San Jose, Camden Community Center
Nov 14 Fremont, Washington HS
Nov 14 Vacaville, Will C. Wood HS
Nov 15 Santa Clara, SCU
Nov 15 Meadow Vista, Sierra Hills School
Nov 21 Santa Clara, St. Lawrence School
Nov 21 Mt. View, Google HQ
Nov 21 Los Altos, Blach Middle
Nov 21 Sacramento, Sam Brannan Middle
Nov 21 Dublin, Fallon Middle
Nov 22 San Jose, West Valley Middle
Nov 28 Mt. View, Girls Scouts at NASA, Ames

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jill or Mark with Playing At Learning at [phone].

Thanks, Jill

Jill Wilker Playing At Learning, a 501(c)(3) public charity
Northern California program partner for FIRST LEGO League