Mike B. and Ex-coaches, Volunteers and Mentors.
Probably you know me from Coaching (NXT-Rocks in the past or now GiRo's) and Regional Tournament Coordinator in NOVA area. I am requesting help for two important causes and hope to get support. Second cause is new and help underserved community through the Computer Club - House or participation as new teams.
(1) 2010 NOVA Regional Tournament
Thank you for those who have helped out before organizing, judging, referee, registration, and even set-up. Probably most (Ex-Coaches) have participated in the Ashburn and we plan to have it once again at Eagle Ridge. More and more teams are registering including JFLL and without volunteer support, we will not able to host regional in NOVA. Karen Berger and others at State level can do so much, but we need local support. Please communicate with me off the list-server, so I can share our ongoing efforts for Eagle Ridge (may be two days), Rocky Run, Thomas Jefferson and Forest Edge (POC - [log in to unmask]). Surely, DC based teams are growing in
numbers and Nick Swayne can get assistance.
(2) New Teams.
Recently, I hosted a FLL orientation for the Math Habitat Program students at City of Fairfax Regional Library and received an overwhelming response to join teams. These students (age 6-14) attend Schools in Fairfax, Burke, Springfield and Falls Church. This are wonderful and aspiring kids in Math and Science, but don't have School based clubs or neighborhood teams. Current plan is to host team meetings at City of Fairfax Regional Library.
a) Ex-Coaches and Mentors - Let me know if you can spare few hours per week helping Coach/Co-Coach 2 FLL and 1 JFLL. I will be available to coordinate team meetings, facility use, parent communication, etc. It will be wonderful experience for College and High School students to mentor or coach.
b) Alternatively new or veteran teams can add 2-4 members
c) Loan - Donated table and FLL equipment will be returned in November with personnel appreciation from this team.
Thanks everyone. Please communicate your response to my e-mail: [log in to unmask]
PS: Mike B., it was nice to see your report on the MyFox Evening News two weeks back when Washington DC Metro had minor earthquake.