On Saturday, November 13, 2010, we are pleased to announce that the Smithsonian Institute will host a Jr.FLL Exposition from 2:30 pm until 5pm. We will accommodate up to ten teams. Open spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The registration fee for Jr.FLL teams will only be $30.

Date:   Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time:   2:15 p.m. (team check-in starts) - 5:00 p.m. (approximate)
Location: Smithsonian's Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, D.C. Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall exit)
Spectator fees:  None.  Smithsonian Museums are free and open to the public starting at 10 am.
Parking fees: Parking in downtown DC is challenging.  Recommend Metro or dropping team and equipment with another team adult at the Jefferson Street entrance - then park and return.

In order to RSVP, please send the following information to Denise Lewis [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Team Number:
Team Name:
City, State:
Coach Name:
Coach Email:
Coach Cell:
Power needs (power strip, extension cord):

Schedule (approximate):
1:45 - 2:15           Jr.FLL Reviewer Training
2:15 - 2:30           Jr.FLL Teams Arrive, Check in at Registration and set up their Show Me Posters and 15"x15" LEGO models (look for your team
Number, each team will share a table with another team)
2:30 - 2:40           Mandatory Coach's Meeting at Trophy Table (one coach per team)
2:40                        The JrFLL Expo Officially Opens to the Public
2:40 - 3:30            Jr.FLL Reviewers Visit Teams, Team Flag/Coloring Activity
3:30 - 3:55            Jr.FLL Reviewers Select Special Awards, Team Flag/Coloring Activity
3:55                        Jr.FLL Teams line-up to prepare for Parade of Teams and High Fives Ceremony
4:00                        Parade of Teams, High Fives Ceremony (followed by FLL Awards Ceremony)
At conclusion of ceremony,  take down JrFLL displays and clean up

Food, Lunch, Snacks, Coolers:
A food concession will NOT be available at the tournament.  Teams may bring their own lunches, snacks. There are a number of street vendors in the immediate area but no food is sold in the building.  Food is not allowed near Show Me Posters and LEGO models.

FIRST Consent/Release Form:
At registration, coaches must submit a completed consent form for each team member (signed by a parent or guardian), mentor and coach.  Team members will not be allowed to participate without these forms.  Forms are available at www.vadcfll.org<http://www.vadcfll.org> > Tournaments

Team Registration Fee:
The Jr.FLL Expo fee will be $30.00.  Only cash, checks or purchase orders will be accepted (checks are preferred).  Please make checks payable to "Virginia/DC FIRST LEGO League" and be sure to write your Jr.FLL team number(s) on your check.

What to Bring:
*      LEGO Model and extra batteries for your motor (if using WeDo, bring laptop and power strip)
*      Show Me Poster
*      Items to trade with other teams such as pins, buttons, etc. (optional - NO CANDY OR STICKERS PLEASE!)

*         Gracious Professionalism

Rules and Reminders:
Don't bring valuable personal items.  Store coats, etc. under your team table.

Please let me know if you all have any questions or concerns or need clarification on anything listed here.  I will be sending an additional update to registered participants when we get closer to the event and details have been worked out with the site.  Thanks, and I hope to see you on the 13th!

GO TEAMS!

Take care,

Denise M. Lewis
FIRST Assistant Regional Director - District of Columbia
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Phone: 301-814-0331
Website: http://www.dc-first.org/
Dream it. Design it. Build it.

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