Volume 2022 -09R2 / September / October 2022

Rocky Mountain BEST Volunteer Newsletter

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2016 Practice
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Critical Design Review

Judging

Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday

18, 19 & 22 October

ONLINE Google Meet

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A team of volunteers judge BEST middle and high school team's 25-minute robot design presentation using Google Meet video conference link. Judges complete a provided scoresheet with scoring rubrics including comments to improve.

We'd love to have you volunteer for all 3-days or option to volunteer for only weekdays or weekend.

  • Tuesday, 18 Oct 2:30-5:00PM
  • Wednesday, 19 Oct 2:30-5:00PM
  • Saturday, 9:00AM - 3:30PM 

Prerequisite:

  • Engineering Design Process knowledge
  • Computer with internet access for Google Meet

Preparations:

  • Game Rules review - Game Specific and Critical Design Review sections. Folder link
  • Game Reveal Overview Charts
  • Training materials sent to you in advance for judging scoresheet. Folder linkTraining also provided online 1-hour before judging starts.

5-11 Hours required depending on if weekday judging or Saturday or both.

2019 Game Day
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Practice Day

Saturday 29 October

@ Strive Prep RISE 

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A relaxed day of practice for both volunteers and students to use the new game field. 

And time for those with volunteer competition positions to learn their roles before the Game Day.

Also, the day for student Marketing Presentation Judging using provided scoresheet with scoring rubrics with space for comments to improve.

Many support positions requiring no advance preparation or prerequisites and some only requiring a few hours of your time.

  • Saturday, 29 Oct, Volunteer Setup + Support 7:30AM - 5PM
  • STRIVE Prep RISE School, 18250 E 51st Ave, Denver 
  • School is near DIA - SW of E 51st Ave / Tower Rd

Preparation needed depends on task:

2-9 Hour options depending on task

All the volunteer option details at the event volunteer page.

Click to email Linda King for more information

Engineering Notebook Judging 

29 October - 8 November

ONLINE - Self-Paced

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A team of judges evaluate middle and high school team notebooks describing their team's activities in the 6 sections listed below.

The Judges use provided scoresheets with rubrics to determine points for each team’s notebook and to provide comments with feedback to the teams.

1. Research Paper

2. Implementation of Design Process

3. Brainstorming / Analytical Evaluation of Design Alternatives

4. Offensive & Defensive Strategies/Safety

5. SW Development Process

6. Support Documentation / Overall Quality

Prerequisite:

  • Depending on section assigned, experience in 1 of 6 sections incl: Software Development, Engineering Design, Technical writing

Preparation:

  • Game Rules Review - Engineering Notebook, folder link.
  • Game Reveal Overview Charts
  • Training materials sent to you in advance for judging scoresheet and notebook rules. Folder linkOnline training also provided by lead judge for new notebook judges.

 ~ 8-12 Hours Required

Click to Visit our Game Day Event Volunteer Page

Game Day

Saturday 12 November

@Englewood HS 

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An exciting fun filled competition day with robot matches and judging of team exhibits with interview, spirit and sportsmanship, craftsmanship, and evaluation of the most robust machine.

Many support positions requiring no advance preparation or prerequisites and some only requiring a few hours of your time.

  • Friday 11 Nov Volunteer Setup 6-9 PM
  • Saturday, 12 Nov - Volunteer event support, 7:30AM -5PM
  • Englewood High School, 3800 S Logan St Englewood
  • School is near major cross streets of Broadway and Hampden Ave

Preparation needed depends on task:

2-9 Hour options depending on task

All the volunteer option details at the event volunteer page.

Many reference details are available on our VOLUNTEER WEBPAGE - Event Volunteers | Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (rockymountainbest.org)


Those who volunteer will receive an additional details email about 5 days before the activity.

2022 Kickoff Game Field
Regional Championship Mines Logo

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DENVER BEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DATES.


Online self-paced Engineering Notebook Judging

  •  Judging days 21 - 28 November

Denver BEST Regional Championship

  • Saturday - Sunday / 3-4 December
  • Qualifying schools by invitation.
  • Colorado School of Mines Student Recreation Center Lockridge Arena and Student Center Ballrooms

Our Competing Schools

Team List
*Rookie School

Energy Day Outreach Activity

Colorado Energy Day Success

Energy Day is Colorado's first FREE family festival showcasing exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The event showcases STEM activities for Colorado students.

The BEST 2022 Made2Order game protobot from our Kickoff event highlighted the Rocky Mountain BEST booth, thanks to the efforts of Simon Crine. 

RMB was thrilled to promote this year’s game to the families in attendance for an interactive STEM experience. 

Our BEST booth attracted potential volunteers, teachers, and students interested in learning more about participating in our FREE event fall events.

Thanks go to our BEST volunteers who made the day: Lori Lazuk, Lois and John Walton, and Judith Schlesinger. 

Several BEST teams were present at Energy Day with their FIRST robotics teams.  

The Colorado FIRST annual Kendrick Castillo Memorial Tournament will be held in October to continue to respect the legacy of Kendrick.  Get details at 2022 Kendrick Castillo Memorial Tournament (KCMT) – Colorado FIRST

2022 Energy Day
Other Ways to Participate by Donating
Colorado Gives Donations 
You can donate ANYTIME at Rocky Mountain BEST at ColoradoGives.org.
Benevity
If your company has gift matching through Benevity, Rocky Mountain BEST is one of the eligible non-profit organizations. Please ask your HR department about Benevity gift matching!

King Soopers/City Market

Thanks to the 15 households who are using their King Soopers / City Market savings cards to donate to Rocky Mountain BEST.

If you used to refill a King Soopers gift cards for us and now need help setting up your savings card, please email lois.walton@bestinc.org. Lois would be glad to talk you through the quick process!

King Soopers Community Rewards Page

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