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    Vikotics contact info

     

    Robert Lopez Jr, GPHS Robotics Advisor
     
    Cell Phone (509) 339-3102
     
    First Two Meetings: 
    Meeting #1:
    • Date:  Sept. 3rd
    • Time:  3:30 - 5 PM
    • Purpose:  Meet to discuss Palouse Empire Fair (PEF) needs, presentation and duties
     
    Meeting #2:
    • Date:  Sept. 10th
    • Time:  3:30 - 5 PM
    • Purpose:  PEF Reflection: 1.] "What went well and why?"; 2.]  "What could we have done better?"
    Team Meeting Schedule for 2024 Fall Season (Sept. 24th - Dec. 31st):  
    When: 
    • Days:  Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
    • Time: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
    Where: Robotics room (behind Ag room & shop) at GPHS
     
    VIKotics Club Officers 2024-25:
    Team Captain:  Cora Link
    Build Captain:  Spaulding Vulliet
    Technical Captain:  Ethan Lawson
    Business Captain:  Nathan Cloninger
    Design Captain:  Bryen Warren

  • Upcoming Events

    1.]  Palouse Days - September 14th

    Event Details:

    • 10 AM: Parade - We will participate in the parade with last year's robot and carry our banner.  We will need at least 4 team members for the parade.We need to be at school and ready by 9:45 AM.
    • 10:45 AM - 3 PM: VIKotics Booth - we will need at least 4 volunteers for the robotics booth that will be located in the parking lot next to the grocery store.
      • Team Member List: Cora L., Bryen W., Gavin A., Bradley B., Nathan C., Bradyn A., Spaulding V. (needs to check w/parents).  NOTE: Nathan and Bryen will need a ride from and to Garfield.
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    • 10:45 AM - 3 PM: Water Tank Dunk Booth - we will need at least 2 volunteers for the water tank dunk booth that will be located in the parking lot next to the grocery next to the VIKotics booth.  Parents are needed to assist with both booths.  The dunk tank will need to be picked up by 4:30 PM on Friday and returned by 4:30 PM on Monday to Hahn Rental in Moscow, Id. 
      • "Dunkee" Schedule:
        • 11 – 11:30 AM – Gavin A.
        • 11:30 – 12 N – Bradley B.
        • 12 N – 12:30 PM – Bryen W.
        • 12:30 – 1 PM – Gavin A.
        • 1 PM – 1:30 PM – Officer Anderson
        • 1:30 – 2 PM – Riley Moore
        • 2 – 2:30 PM – Jesse Lopez
        • 2:30 PM – 3 PM – Bradley B.
        • 3 – 3:30 PM – Bryen W. (if needed) 
    • 3 -5 PM:  Break Down of the Booths - All volunteers

    2.]  Haunted Palouse (HP) Fundraiser

    Event Details:

    • Build Dates:
      • Sept. 21, 22, 28, 29 & Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13 - afternoons and meeting times will be included as much as possible
    • Production Dates (following build):
      • Oct 19, 20, 26 & 27
    • Location: To Be Determined yet the plan is to use the old Fire & Police Station.

    This was a big fundraiser for us in 2022.  We need all the help we can muster as our portion is determined by the percentage of overall hours that we contribute to HP.  Help is needed in building and production of HP. Parents, relatives and friends may contribute and donate hours to VIKotics to help increase our percentage.  Additionally, HP helps our community grow and brings us together.

    3.]  Bordie Blast - Pre-season Competition Event

    Event Details:

    • Dates: October 5-6, 2024 (Setup and potential load-in on the 4th)
    • Location: Sammamish High School, Bellevue, WA
    • Game: FIRST Robotics Competition: CRESCENDO
    • Hosted by: Sammamish High School’s FRC Team 2412, the Robototes
    • Information Website:  https://www.bordieblast.com/bordie-in-show/info

    Team Outing and Networking Events

    None at this time.

     

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