[Noisebridge-discuss] Hello Again Noisebridge! Robots Anyone?

[Jonathan Foote]

If you ever wondered why you are in the Bay Area, this is one of the reasons.

For those of you who don't know Simone, she and her husband David run
the RoboGames World Empire out of their house. It's not some big
impersonal corporate thing, it's US -- and it's for US and the kids
who will become us.  They could really use your help. I'll be there
assisting: it's a Good Thing, it's good times, you will meet ubergeeks
from all over the word, and it's pour encourager les enfants et le
autres.

And you get to hear what happens when the Brazilians kick some robot
ass. It's worth it.



On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 12:25 AM, Simone Gal Friday <simone at qbox.org> wrote:
> Hey NB!  I was advised that you guys might be interested in Free Tickets
> to Robogames in exchange for volunteering!   I have jotted down a few
> jobs and things for which we need responsible interested people, hope to
> hear from some of you!
>
> --
>
> Welcome to Robot Season!
>
> RoboGames (www.robogames.net <http://www.robogames.net>)  is coming up
> April 23-25th at the San Mateo County Expo Center, and we need YOU!  We
> have a record number of robots this year, a great show, and a wide
> variety of tasks to suit every person.  Even if you can't make it this
> year, send this note to people you know who would be interested!
>
> Here is a complete list of positions and times we need covered by
> volunteers for RoboGames.  Ideally,  a volunteer would be able to work
> two shifts.   Shifts are generally 11:30-3:45 and 3:30-7:15 during show
> days, for set up and tear down, the shifts are 9am-5pm, with lunch,
> snacks and massive, massive appreciation included.  All volunteers get
> tickets for the show on days they are not working, T shirts (if
> available) and are invited to the Builder's Party Friday, April 23rd at
> the venue at 7pm.
>
> Please call or email to set up your shifts.  Also give an indication of
> which job you would be most interested in, along with two other choices.
>  Call Simone 415.307.3482
>
> Set-Up:
>
> Arena helpers -  (5-6 people) Strong people who can do physical labor,
> take direction well, and be cognizant of safety around heavy machinery
> and tools.  This job starts Tuesday the 20th at 9am and ends when the
> arena is completed, usually Thursday afternoon.  We have a core staff,
> but will need 5-6 additional people over the course of the three days
>  to be covered.  Arena setup and takedown volunteers also have the
> opportunity to be arena wranglers, if they want to stay for the show and
> see the fights from behind the judges' area.
>
> Safety Inspectors - (2 people) Go down check list to make sure all
> combat robots pass safety.  Will be working with head of safety.
> Experience with machines a plus, training provided. This job starts
> thursday at noon and goes until Friday noon.
>
> Show floor helpers - (5-6 people) set up pit tables and booth spaces,
> including pipe and drape, running electrical cord to pit tables.  Must
> be able to solve problems and read a floor plan accurately.  We need 5-6
> people for this position, which starts Wednesday noon and must be
> finished by Thursday noon.
>
> Events set up - (8-10 people)  Set up items such as sumo ring, hockery
> arena, robo-one field, soccer field, etc. This job starts Wednesday
> Morning and ends Thursday evening.
>
> Registration helpers -  (3-4 people) Assist the registration table, walk
> contestants to their pit tables, run off site errands (lunch, hardware).
>  Volunteers with a car who is willing to use it a major plus.  We need
> 3-4 people to sign up for morning and afternoon shifts.  This job begins
> Wednesday afternoon and ends Sunday night.
>
> Show Days:
>
> Floor runners -  (3-4 people at all times) Floor runners run messages
> and requests to the proper person (staff meeting ahead of every shift
> will tell people where things are and who is who).  Runners also fetch
> items, keep lists, and answer questions from audience and contestants if
> necessary. Ideally there will be one head floor runner who will be there
> the entire weekend, who can train subsequent runners.  3-4 floor runners
> plus head runner, this job begins Wednesday afternoon and end Sunday night.
>
> Sponsor/VIP/ Booth runners -  these work under the Sponsorship liaison,
> and stock booths, erect and maintain sponsor signage in the venue, guide
> VIPs and sponsors to where they need to be, and handle other misc tasks
> related to sponsors and booths. 2-3 people at all times, rotating
> shifts. This job starts Thursday morning and end Sunday Night
>
> Medal Runners - (2-3 people) these volunteers work with the Medal
> Ceremony Coordinator to advise contestants of thier medal ceremonies,
> make sure the requisite medals are on hand for the ceremony, and keep
> track of who has won what.  2-3 people, job starts Friday Am and
> concludes Sunday Night.
>
> Ticketing - (10 people)  works under the Ticketing Coordinator to run
> the front door.  The 5 positions at the front door are: Press/VIP Check
> In, Contestant Check In, Will Call, Credit Card Sales, Cash Sales.  A
> licensed security guard will most likely be posted at the front gate as
> well.  We need 10 people (2 each shift for each position) to staff
> adequately.  This job starts Friday am and concludes Sunday night.
>
> Arena crew -  (9 people) These volunteers get to see the robot fighting
> up close and personal.  Duties include badge inspection at the pit
> entrance (2 people all times), bot wrangling (4 people all times, this
> job reserved for the people who helped put up the arena), pit runners (3
> people all times, who work with head pit runner, must be able to read
> floor plan).  Starts Friday am, finshes Sunday night.
>
> Events help -  (8-10 people) Helpers for individual events such as lego
> soccer, sumo, humanoids, etc.  Starts Friday am, finshes sunday night.
>
> Badge Checkers (7-10 people)- These people would be akin to ushers or
> museum guards, sitting at key points making sure to check for the
> appropriate badges for access to certain parts of the venue.  This job
> calls for reliable, responsible people who will stay at their posts
> through their shift (posts will be rotated). This job starts Friday
> 11:30am and ends Sunday night 7pm.
>
> Tear Down:
>
> Arena Tear Down (12-15 people) - we need the freshest of fresh
> able-bodied folks to help us with this.  8-9 people to help
> dissassemble, stack, and ratchet strap arena for loading onto trailers.
>  We also need 3-4 people to sort hardware, stow tools, assist as ground
> spotters, and run off-site errands.  Volunteers with cars a plus.
>  Starts Sunday night, ends Tuesday night.
>
> Floor tear down - (5-6 people) Gather table covers, break down tables
> and pipe and drape, stack chairs, remove detritus from around arena,
> make sure items are in forkable form for delivery people if necessary.
>  Starts Sunday night, ends Tuesday night.
>
> Events tear down - (8-10 people) break down and stow all events material
> - sumo ring, soccer fields, hockey, robo-one, etc.  heavy lifting for
> truck loading required.  Starts Sunday night, ends Tuesday night.
>
> Craft Services:  We need a couple of dedicated people who will be
> responsible for making sure the show office is stocked with drinks,
> snacks and meals for all of our fab volunteers.  We will provide the
> money and shopping list.  This position requires a car for trips to the
> very nearby Trader Joe's.  This job starts Tuesday 9am and ends Sunday 7pm.
>
> Thank you!
>
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