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Acting Secretary: Paul Godin
Craig Maynard opened the first meeting at 7:08 PM on October 18, 2001 on SAIT
campus. Approximately 20 people were present at the meeting.
Craig introduced the suggested schedule for the meeting (url: http://www.robotgames.com).
A Yahoo discussion group has also been set up on the web site.
Craig described the concept of a robot society, explaining that the society
would be a means for robotics enthusiasts to share information and pool
resources. It would be a means of sharing ideas and would help encourage
robotics interest in Southern Alberta. The society would operate separately from
the WCRG.
The society is already registered as a non-profit organization. One of the
immediate goals is a membership of 100 people.
Based on questions, there was a discussion on the primary differences between
the WCRG and Battlebots. Essentially, it was explained that these are 2 very
different sets of contests between robots.
Benefits
The subject of membership benefits was discussed. Some of the points made
included:
- -Discounts at electronics and other robotics-related retailers
- -Ability to purchase and access equipment that the society owns, such as
test equipment, development software, RC equipment and other tools.
- -Access to education and knowledge through professionals or mentoring.
- -Ability to share ideas
- -Provide promotional items or door prizes at the meetings.
- -"Show and Tell" at meetings
- -Option for in-house competitions (similar to "Junk Yard Wars")
Recruitment Ideas
- The subject of recruitment was discussed. Ideas stated included:
- -free media from articles in the newspaper and interviews on radio or
television shows (i.e. A-Channel)
- -Web site (many meeting participants had found out about the meeting from
the web site)
- -Colorful team exercises
- -Attend open houses from SAIT, U of C, schools
- -Approach existing societies for membership (for instance, the IEEE)
- -Offer some type of benefit for members to bring in new members
- -Word-of-Mouth
- -Include food during meetings
- -Guest speakers
- -Look into the membership for speakers, as some members may have a
particular expertise that they can offer
- -Science Center participation
Activities
Possible activities for the members were discussed:
- -Build nights
- -Social Nights
- -Visitation of various locations (for instance, to see a piece of
equipment)
- -Seminars or training
- -Build a club robot that competes in various competitions worldwide
- -A comment presented is to allow the members to start building robots, but
allow them access to mentors and theoretical information.
Craig mentioned that SAIT does support the society and that there may be some
resources available, including shops and instructors.
Outside companies may participate in the club.
Future:
The future meeting time was voted upon and the date was set for November 14th
at 7:00 PM at a location to be determined.
Discussion topics may include:
- Decision on the Executive Committee
- Determine the direction for group, including the type of robots to focus
on
- Discuss in more detail the different contests and competitions, and
equipment needed.
- Discuss details on the membership costs and benefits
- Equipment area
- Perhaps include other societies
Time: October 18, 2001 (Thurs) 7PM - 9PM
Place: MD203 / MD213 HEART Building
Meeting Objective:
To discuss activities, recruitment, and mandate of new
society.
Agenda
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Welcome and introduction and BIO-bugs
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WCRS and WCRG purpose.
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Membership and recruitment
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Activities and interesting topics
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Build nights
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Seminars/discussions
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Tours and visitations
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Social nights
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Team building activity
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???
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Meeting types
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Executive requirements
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Society chairman
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Society secretary
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Society treasurer
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Society membership chair
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???
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New Business?
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Next Meeting (time, date, place, theme)
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