![[Kettering Seal]](http://www.ketteringfirst.com/images/library/250px-KetteringUniversityLogo.jpg)
Welcome - 2009
Thursday, April 23 2009 @ 05:25 PM EDTKettering Kickoff Competition
September 19, 2009
What:
Get in gear for the 2010 competition season! This "kick-off" competition's design and purpose is to encourage teams to recruit new students, organize their team and build camaraderie for upcoming competitions. The game and rules will be the same as the 2009 season. Relive "Lunacy" one more time!
With only 40-slots available, register on-line today and send your check to Bob Nichols at Kettering University at the address below. Acceptance will be on a first paid, first served basis.
Who:
The event is open to any FRC teams who competed in a 2009 FIRST competition.
Reduced Cost Payment Deadline: June 30, 2009 ($300)
Cost: $350
Dates: September 19, 2009
Location: Kettering University
Recreational Center
1700 W. Third Ave. / University Ave.
Flint, Mich. 48504-4898
Contact: Bob Nichols
Director of External Affairs
Kettering University
1700 W. University Ave.
Flint, Mich. 48504-4898
Toll Free: 800-955-4464, ext. 9828
Local: 810-762-9828
bnichols@kettering.edu
Kettering Kickoff - 2008 - Results
Monday, September 22 2008 @ 09:31 PM EDTRobot Design Award
Team 27 - Team Rush - Clarkston, MI
Safety Award
Team 2604 - Metal & Soul - Capac, MI
Long Shot Award
Team 1075 - Sinclair Sprockets - Whitby, Ontario
#1 Seed Award
Team 910 - The Foley Freeze - Sterling Heights, MI
Top Score of the Day Award - (Score of 144)
Team 27 - Team Rush - Clarkston, MI
Team 362 - Xtreme - Romulus, MI
Team 862 - Lightning - Plymouth, Mi
Spirit of FIRST Award
Team 47 - Chief Delphi - Pontiac, MI
The Big Dog Award
Team 27 - Team Rush - Clarkston, MI
Team 322 - Flint FIRE - Flint, MI
Team 397 - Knight Riders - Flint, MI
Top Dog Award
Team 67 - Hot Team - Highland, MI
Team 910 - The Foley Freeze - Sterling Heights, MI
Team 1075 - Sinclair Sprockets - Whitby, Ontario
Team 2619 - The Charge - Midland, MI
Robots for Warriors
Tuesday, September 02 2008 @ 01:16 PM EDTOn behalf of MMRA, Metal Muscle is pleased to announce that it has again arraigned a Kettering Kickoff collection drive for our troops overseas. A collection bin, similar in size to last year, will be available in the southeast corner of the rec center during the event. All participating teams are invited to contribute by bringing items to the Kettering Kickoff. This year, all collections will be sent overseas through Selfridge Army Community Service and the Blue Star Mothers. Metal Muscle will attend to the logistics of the bin. Monetary donations will also be accepted to assist in the shipping costs and to purchase phone cards. Please pack liquid donations in a zip lock bag to prevent spilling accidents. The following is a list of requested items, feel free to contribute any item you believe would make the life of a soldier more pleasant.
Hygiene
Items for daily use to include: Tinactin, baby wipes, Chapstick, contact solution, Clearasil, loofa pads Noxzema, shampoo, body wash, etc.
Rifle Care
Lens cloths, pipe cleaners, cotton swabs, children’s toothbrushes
Useful Stuff
Calling cards, batteries, CD-Rs, misty fans, blue/green LED light key chains, air fresheners, hand strengthener, stress ball, refrigerator magnets(walls are metal, for hanging pictures), magnetic mirror, zip lock bags, battery powered alarm clock, post it notes, stopwatch, glow sticks, notepads, combination and key locks, microwaveable/re-sealable containers
Food
Beef jerky, CLIF bars, nuts, dried fruit, Protein/powerbars, tuna, granola bars, trail mix, single serving prunes, special k bars, cereal, pringles, hot sauce, gum, fruit rollups, microwave popcorn, coffee, creamer, sugar packets, filters, easy mac, ramen, canned salmon/chicken/turkey, wheat thins, triscuits, cheezits, combos, ritz, cereal bars, peanut butter, m&ms, hot cocoa, quik, fundip, oreos, cheez whiz, chicken in a biscuit, soft batch cookies, ketchup/mustard, cherry chill tic tacs.
Fun
Books, newspapers/magazines, remote control car, sketch pad, colored pencils, markers, crayons, coloring books, foot bags, Frisbee, board games, poker chips, ping pong balls and paddles, sunglasses, sand castle molds, Rubik’s cube, harmonica, guitar, cd repair kit, horseshoes, inflatable pool, baseball gloves, puzzle books, brain teasers, CDs/DVDs, used PS2 and XBOX games
Inventor Software Training
Friday, June 13 2008 @ 04:24 PM EDTFREE Inventor Software Training June 21, 2008!!
All systems are go for some fundamental but extensive training on Inventor on June 21st. We are going to go with two sessions, a morning session from 9 until 12:30 and an afternoon session from around 1:30 until 5. Since Melissa is going to be here all day, the afternoon session could go even a little longer for those who have special interests. We currently have only 20 seats available in the Loeffler Computing Lab in the Mott Center Bldg, and these will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. This free training session is HANDS ON. I know three plus hours is a long stretch, especially for young hyper active students so we could easily take a little break. We have a great break room (The Baron Lounge) on the second floor in the Mott Center Bldg and Kettering University will provide snacks and beverages for those who attend.
Please, please help me in getting the word out by contacting any teams you know of that might be interested. For those who want to participate, just drop me an email at hkowalsk@kettering.edu and I promise to promptly reply. If you dial Kettering direct at 762-9500 you may be able to reach me at extension 5002 when you enter it after the prompt during the week.
This is free training to you provided by Melissa Thomas, Autodesk World Wide Education, Mechanical Engineering Solutions Specialist and Kettering University. We would love to have you join us!!
Welcome
Thursday, June 05 2008 @ 08:43 AM EDTKettering Kickoff Competition
September 20, 2008
What:
The Kettering Kickoff helps this season's robotics teams "kick off" their new competition year. Teams use the 2007-08 robot to help organize their new team and build camaraderie for upcoming national competitions. "Students participating in the Kettering Kickoff are mentored by teachers, engineers and volunteers," Nichols explained.
Who:
The event is open only to any FRC teams who have competed in a 2008 FIRST Regional.
Reduced Cost Payment Deadline: June 30, 2008 ($300)
Cost: $350
Dates: September 20, 2008
Location: Kettering University
Recreational Center
1700 W. Third Ave. / University Ave.
Flint, Mich. 48504-4898
Contact: Sally Hicks
Toll Free: 800-955-4464, ext. 9760
Local: 810-762-9760
shicks@kettering.edu