1. Informational Meeting

2.  BEST's mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports- like, science and engineering-based robotics competition.  We are a team environment and everyone’s input and contributions are valued.  It will be hard work but it will also be rewarding!

3.  BEST features two parallel competitions: A robotics game, which is based upon an annual theme with four teams competing at once in a series of three-minute, round-robin matches. The BEST Award, which is presented to the team that best embodies the concept of Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology. Elements include a project summary notebook, oral presentation, table display, and spirit and sportsmanship. Each school is provided kits of equipment and parts, a set of game rules, and given six weeks to design, build, and test a small Radio/Controlled (R/C) robot that outperforms other robots.

4.  We will be competing in the SPSU Engineering Day(spring, if still offered) as well as the Georgia BEST competition as well as other competitions we feel we can be competitive.  BEST Kickoff Day is September 13 th at SPSU! SEE campus MAP at SPSU website. It starts at 9 am!

5.  This year we were asked to go to some local Elementary Schools to help them start Robotics Clubs  We will get more info on this at a later date but it will be a great way to get service hours!

6.  There is $15 due from each member. The money is used for tools or any materials that we need. We also purchase snacks/drinks, etc., for the competitions. Please bring dues by the second meeting. Check or cash. A receipt will be given for any monies collected.

7.  The competition involves multiple events. You don’t have to work on the robot construction if that is not a strength. We invite all people to focus on their strengths and help the team. We will need people who can:  Program, troubleshoot problems, manage resources, etc.  Design, plan and observe.  Help build the robot under supervision.  Do Power Point or other programs for marketing presentations and other events for the BEST competition.  Help design, build and run the team info booth at BEST events.  Create the portfolio notebook. See example.

8.  BEST Kickoff Day- September 13 th at 9 am  This is when the competition information is released  BEST Mall  This is a mock competition day  BEST Competition Day  The actual competition

9.  Please add your name to the team spreadsheet so we can contact you regarding times, meeting changes, notices, etc. Please check your info for accuracy.