Meetings/EventsMonday: 6-9 pmWednesday: 6-8 pmSaturday: State Competition at Williams arenaCall time 7:15 amMonday May 8th, Team Banquet at 7pmStudents wear formal attireSeniors, please consider in advance if you wish to have a 1-2 minute speech on your time with KnightKrawlerPotluck sign up HERECheck Slack for optional meetingsReminders:Click THIS LINK to see our Champs photo album!Students:For State, wear your uniform OR what you would wear to prom!Parents: Our banquet on May 8th is going to be a potluck, sign up to bring something HEREJoin us at Williams Arena for MSHSL State, matches start at 8:30 am!Kudos:Kudos to all of our students pursuing leadership roles! **Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many modern podcast apps are now embedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast as value for value.You can participate now by trying some of the modern apps listed here. https://podcastindex.org/apps On mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and Breez. In browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fm Any support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/**

April 17th – 22ndMeetings/EventsMonday: 6-7:30 Task Force Media members only!Wear formal clothes (NOT KnightKrawler Uniform) to school!Tuesday: Students leave for Champs, meeting at Irondale.Champs bus load in time and parent send off (11:30am)Sunday: Students return from Champs to Irondale, time TBD.Reminders:If students are attending classes Tuesday morning they can leave luggage with Ms. Lee in the robotics space.Students check out this document with a packing list and tips about champs from returning studentshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQtOiOaCkq5VMNXWpSKasz3lspMKNPCtYZ3NR2tnhnA/edit?usp=sharing Other Champs things:The bus has outlets but no WiFi.Highly recommend downloading the FIRST Championships app.Parent volunteers needed for MSHSL State Competition load in/load out (Friday 5/5 and Saturday 5/6) (Contact Ms.Lee if interested!)Kudos: Anika, Lynnea and Max Johnson. Our parent Chaperones ****Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many modern podcast apps are now embedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast as value for value.You can participate now by trying some of the modern apps listed here. https://podcastindex.org/apps On mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fm Any support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/**

March 26, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: 6-9pmWednesday: Media and Impact Award Only! 6-8pmFriday: 10K RegionalSaturday: 10K Regional and Tear Down volunteering**Check Slack for possible optional meetingsRequired championships travel meeting on April 5th at 7pm in the Irondale IMC.Reminders:10K will take all students to UMN (Williams Arena) Friday (3/31) and Saturday (4/1) from Irondale. Call time for the bus is 7:15am at the front entrance both days.Family and friends are invited to sit with KnightKrawler in the stands at 10K! This event is open to the public and it is super fun to come cheer for our team and see the product of your student’s hard work and long hours be put to the test!Champs travel meeting on 4/5/23 at 7pm in the IMC! Parents must attend to fill out permission forms/health waivers/pay travel fee (TBD on the amount, last year was $250 per student)All students AND mentors should fill out this form to indicate whether they will be attending champs with the team! This info helps as we finalize numbers for hotel rooms/bussing.Kudos:Muaz and Nicole**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp :https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many modern podcast apps are now embedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast as value for value.You can participate now by trying some of the modern apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

March 19, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: 6-9pmWednesday: 6-8pmFriday: Optional Meeting 6pm-9pm10,000 Lakes Regional at Williams Arena on Friday Mar 31 and April 1st.Required championships travel meeting on April 5th at 7pm in the Irondale IMC.10,000 Lakes Regional Breakdown:10K will take all students to UMN (Williams Arena) Friday (3/31) and Saturday (4/1) from Irondale. Call time for the bus is 7:15am at the front entrance both days.All students should fill out this form to indicate their lunch preferences for 10K by 3/26.Student and parent volunteers are needed for takedown following 10K on 4/1/23. Fill out this form if you are free!Reminders:Champs travel meeting date has been changed to 4/5/23 at 7pm in the IMC! Parents must attend to fill out permission forms/health waivers/pay travel fee (TBD on the amount, last year was $250 per student)All students AND mentors should fill out this form to indicate whether they will be attending champs with the team! This info helps as I finalize numbers for hotel rooms/bussing.Invite family and friends to come to 10,000 Lakes with us! Williams Arena is open to the public and it is a great opportunity to see our robot play and understand what robotics is all about. (They can totally go in the pits too; as long as they have safety glasses!)Kudos:Kudos to Ken, Geo, and Caleb Hill **Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many modern podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast as value for value.You can participate now by trying some of the modern apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

March 05, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: Optional Meeting 6pm- 9pm (Highly encouraged for Media students!)All Students should wear their uniforms to school on Monday to celebrate our alliance victory in Duluth!Jennifer Kyle is collecting work shirts; if you need patches bring them (or send them with a friend) to the optional meeting.Wednesday: Optional Meeting 6pm – 8pmNo regular meetings over Spring Break.Updates:Northern Lights was a resounding success! Our team was in the 1st seat alliance, and won the competition with 5913 Patriotics and 4624 Rebel Alliance. Wondering what is next?10,000 Lakes regional at Williams Arena. (Mar 30th-April 1st)FIRST World Championships (April 19th-22nd)MSHSL State Competition (May 6th)If you turn in your work shirt to get sponsor patches, it will be returned after Spring Break!Kudos:HUGE KUDOS TO THE TEAM!!!! Thank you all so much for scouting, driving, pit repair, volunteering, chaperoning, team spirit and all your hard work and Gracious Professionalism! Kudos to parent chaperones, mentors, pit crew, all students who pit or match scouted, Caleb for coordinating scouting, our drive team (Xander, Isaac, Dylan, Matt), and our media students!**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many modern podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast as value for value.You can participate now by trying some of the modern apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

February 26, 2023 update:HERE is a packing list and tips from returning students!Meetings/EventsMonday: optional meeting 3:30-7pm Reveal night & travel meeting 7pm!Students; wear your uniforms because we are taking a team photo!Wednesday: No meeting, Drive team leaves for Duluth 3:30pmStudents; wear formal attire to school.Thursday: Students leave for Duluth!Students wear Irondale or KnightKrawler apparel. Saturday March 4: All Students return from Duluth!Reveal Night:Family, friends, neighbors and sponsors are invited to see our 2023 robot on Monday February 27th at 7pm!For families of students traveling to our Duluth Regional on March 2nd, the travel information and expectations meeting will be directly after our reveal presentation.Northern Lights Regional:Wash your team uniform before Wednesday! Departure:Drive team leaves Wednesday, members should bring their travel belongings to Irondale [Check Slack on where to store them!]All other students should plan on coming to Irondale by 8:15 am on Thursday with their travel belongings, meeting at 8:30am in the Front Commons.During Competition:There are two First Robotics competitions happening at the same time in Duluth. If you are trying to find out information, KnightKrawler is competing in the Northern Lights regional.We will send out the stream link so family and friends can watch at home & highly recommended TheBlueAlliance app, subscribe to Team 2052 to get updates on when we play!Return to Irondale:Bus should arrive back at Irondale around 9:00pmKudos:-Week Zero volunteers-Loyce for MCing a match**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many modern podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast as value for value.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

February 19, 2023 update:Meetings and Events:Monday: optional meeting 1pm-9mWednesday: Check Slack due to weather.Friday: Regular meeting 6-9 & WEEK ZERO SET UP 8:30-11:30 pmSaturday Feb 25: Week Zero!Students must be at Irondale at 8:45 am (unless their shift says otherwise!)Volunteers check your shiftsThere is no provided lunch on Saturday.TAKE DOWN – 4pm-6pmWeek Zero:YOU ARE INVITED! Week Zero is Saturday, February 25th, all are welcome to come see our new robot and the robots of 30 other teams! Bring the family, bring the kids! Stop by, stay as long as you like.It is required for all students to sign up for a setup/take down shift for Week zero in addition students must sign up for other volunteer shifts. Sign up HERE.If you sign up for set up → 8:30-11:30pm on FridayIf you sign up for take down → 4pm-6pm or later on Saturday.Students wear your uniform (gold shirt and maroon work shirt) to Week Zero.Parents and volunteers! Sign up for a volunteer Week Zero shift HERE. We need people to run:Welcome Table / Raffle TableConcessionsParking Attendant – EntranceFloaterKudos:Isaac Johnson Caleb Fynewever autonomous team **Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

February 12, 2023 update:Meetings and Events:Monday: optional meeting 3:30 - 6pm, regular meeting 6-9pm Tuesday:Wednesday: optional meeting 3:30 - 6pm, regular meeting 6-8pm Thursday: Friday: optional meeting 3:30 - 6pm, regular meeting 6-9pm Saturday: OPTIONAL MEETING 9am-4pmDue to a marching band event, we have extremely limited capacity. Students must get mentor permission to be at Irondale, most students should plan on working from home!Additionally, field volunteers should stay tuned for an email from Mike about what is happening and who should come SaturdayAsks / Reminders:WEEK ZERO EVENTYOU ARE INVITED! Week Zero is Saturday, February 25th, all are welcome to come see our new robot and the robots of 30 other teams! Bring the family, bring the kids! Stop by, stay as long as you like.SIGN UP for a Week Zero volunteer shift HERE - lots of ways to help, parking help, concessions, raffle tickets, etc.RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED. Do you or someone you know want to sponsor a Week Zero raffle item? Learn more here. or contact Cindy Palm directly on Slack.COFFEE Looking for more KnightKrawler coffee? Order HERE and pick up at Week Zero! DULUTH TRAVEL COSTS: Travel fees are OPTIONAL and are considered a charitable donation to KnightKrawler Robotics for the team. The estimated travel cost per student this year is $200-$225 per student which covers our competition registration fee and rooms. Checks preferred, or donate online via paypal.Kudos:- to our controls team! -everyone who helped CARDS with their swerve drive; way to make our team a resource for others in FIRST! - Xander Daire and Dylan Huynh **Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

February 05, 2023 update:Want more KnightKrawler coffee? Order HERE.Meetings/EventsMonday: 6-9pmTuesday: Check Slack optional meeting 6-9pmWednesday: 6-8Thursday: Check Slack optional meeting 6-9pmFriday: 6-9Saturday: 9am-4pmSaturday Lunch is:Sponsored Cub party sandwiches, sign up to help HERE.This Saturday:What to Bring:All – Refillable water bottle / coffee cupWhat’s Happening:Students: Check Slack and Monday.comField Volunteers: Painting and Final Touches – 9 AM – WoodshopLunch Volunteers: We need help with set up / take down sign up HEREReminder:Students and parents: Fill out the DULUTH TRAVEL FORM together whether or not you are going to competition with the team.Parents, if you would like to help us sew sponsor patches onto work shirts message Jennifer Kyhl on Slack.Parents: Watch your inbox for more info on Week Zero volunteer opportunities; sign up for them HEREDULUTH TRAVEL COSTS:Travel fees are OPTIONAL and will be considered as donations for the team. The estimated travel fee per student this year is $200-$225. This covers our competition registration fee and rooms.Kudos:Kudos to Andrew Paetznick for his work on the Woodie Flowers essay (sorry for missing you last week Andrew!) Kudos to JJ and Loyce for work on subsystem and Limelight code!**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

January 29, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: 6-9Tuesday: No meetingWednesday: 6-8Thursday: Optional 6-9pmFriday: 6-9Saturday: 9am-4pmSaturday Lunch is:POTLUCK – (Theme: Favorites) CLICK HERE to bring something.This Saturday:What to Bring:All – Refillable water bottle / coffee cupWhat’s Happening:Students: Check Slack and Monday.comField Volunteers: Painting Field Elements – 9 AM – WoodshopLunch Volunteers: We need help with side dishes sign up HEREReminder:Students and parents: Fill out the DULUTH TRAVEL FORM together whether or not you are going to competition with the team.We need 1 more chaperone for Duluth regional (March 2-4th) contact dashol@team2052.com! Check your inbox for a previous email sent about chaperoning if you want more info. (Didn’t get it? Email jess.birken@team2052.com)Parents, if you would like to help us sew sponsor patches onto work shirts message Jennifer Kyhl on Slack.Students: Interested in helping us run a Lego girl scout badge during Week Zero? DM @Michelle.Johnson on Slack.We need:Donations for build supplies and lunches. Donate via paypal and put the word “supplies” or "lunches" in the memo line.Kudos:Kudos to Xander Daire and Geo Beach for putting in a ton of work on the Woodie Flowers Award essay for Scott! Also a shout out to our Media Task Force members for taking on new responsibilities with our social media and Robot Reveal Video!**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster.com or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

January 22, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: OPTIONAL 6-9Tuesday: No meetingWednesday: OPTIONAL 6-8Thursday: No meetingFriday: OPTIONAL 6-9Saturday: 9am-4pmSaturday Lunch is:POTLUCK – (Breakfast theme)This Saturday:What to Bring:All – Refillable water bottle / coffee cupVolunteers – bring a drillWhat’s Happening:Students: Bring a refillable water bottle!Parents: Interested in chaperoning for Duluth (3/2 – 3/4) and didn’t receive an email with information? Contact dahsol@team2052.com.Field Volunteers: Building Field Elements and Painting – 9 AMLunch Volunteers: Right now we cannot feed everyone with the current amount of volunteers. Please use THIS LINK to sign up to bring a main dish!Reminder:Students and parents: Fill out the DULUTH TRAVEL FORM together whether or not you are going to competition with the team.Students: Interested in helping us run a Lego girl scout badge during Week Zero? DM @Michelle.Johnson on Slack.Asks:Donations for build supplies. Donate via paypal and put the word “supplies” in the memo line.Donations for lunches. Donate via paypal and put the word “lunch” in the memo line.Kudos:Kudos to Issac and Kevin for putting in a lot of work to CAD our robot and its prototypes! Awesome work! Also, Kudos to Annika, Lynnea, Caleb F and Nicole for writing autonomous paths for the robot; I’m truly proud of how fast you all have progressed and I can’t wait to see what else you will design!**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

January 16, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: OPTIONAL 6-9 Tuesday: No meetingWednesday: 6-8Thursday: No meetingFriday: 6-9Saturday: 9am-4pmSaturday Lunch is: Sponsored Dominos Pizza with salad or side dish and a beverage (sponsored by Costco and team donations!)This Saturday:What to Bring:All – Refillable water bottle / coffee cupVolunteers – bring a drillWhat’s Happening:Students – check Slack and Monday.comField Volunteers: Cutting Wood & Building Field Elements 9 AM @ WoodshopLunch Volunteers: We need help for setup/takedown, sign up HEREAsks:We need:4+ volunteers to chaperone for the Northern Lights Regional Competition.approx. 8:30am Thursday March 2nd to 8pm Saturday March 6th. Take the bus with the team or drive up on your own.Contact @Ms. Lee on slack or email dahsol@team2052.com We need:Donations for build supplies. Donate via paypal and put the word “supplies” in the memo line.Donations for lunches. Donate via paypal and put the word “lunch” in the memo line.Kudos:-Everyone who took the test for Drive Team-Scott Davis for being our Woodie Flowers Award nominee -Caleb Hill and Lexi Birken for being our Deans List nominees!**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try Curiocaster or Podverse.fmAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

January 08, 2023 update:Meetings/EventsMonday: 6-9 Tuesday: No meeting Wednesday: 6-8 (design team till 9pm) Thursday: Possible design team virtual meeting after 5pm Friday: 6-9 Saturday: 9am-4pmSaturday Lunch is: Sponsored Cub party sandwiches, Salad, Chips, Fruit Punch & LemonadeReminders:This Saturday:What to Bring:All – Refillable water bottle / coffee cupVolunteers – bring a drillWhat’s Happening:Students – check Slack and Monday.comField Volunteers: We need help cutting wood. 9 AM @ WoodshopLunch Volunteers: We need help for setup/takedown, sign up HEREParents/Volunteer Reminder:Subscribe to KnightKrawler’s google calendar. Click THIS link.Keep watching Slack for updates in real time. Need to join? Email jess.birken@team2052.com to request an invite to Slack .Thank you in advance for your help this season, no matter how small!Asks:We need:Donations for build supplies. Donate via paypal and put the word “supplies” in the memo line.Donations for lunches. Donate via paypal and put the word “lunch” in the memo line.YOU to help build the week zero field and help set up / tear down lunches – look for comms about these topics in your inbox and in Slack.Kudos:Kevin, Isaac, Tu, Charlie, Dylan, Ryan and Ken**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try CuriocasterAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagram messages on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

January 01, 2023 update:Upcoming Events:Wednesday - Jan 4th 6-8pm meetingFriday - Jan 6th 6-7pm demo @ Ebenezer Elder Care - RosevilleSaturday - Jan 7th 10:45 am - 5pm - FIRST kickoff meeting (lunch provided)Reminders:-Please fill out the Woodie Flowers and Deans List nomination forms.-Parents and Volunteers remember that you can subscribe to KnightKrawler’s google calendar, so you know what is coming in the months ahead. Click THIS link to subscribe.Asks:Local grocery stores and restaurants will be sponsoring many Saturday lunches during upcoming build season. However we still need to put together a few days of food for 75 students and volunteers. If you can donate money towards getting lunch, it will help prove this new system works. To donate use our paypal link or click the donate button on the website and put the word “lunch” in your memo line!As we look towards Build Season, KnightKrawler will need help building a field (what the robots drive on) for Week Zero ( the practice competition) we host. If you have technical skills (or if you can hold a paintbrush!) reach out to Steve Pesklo on Slack or by emailing him using info@team2052.com to help us set up or build the field. KnightKrawler is proud to offer this opportunity for other teams to come and practice on a real full-sized field, but without your help, this isn’t possible. Thanks to all of our past and future volunteers who assisted us in making Week Zero happen.Sponsor shout-out:Groves FoundationKudos:Caleb Hill**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try CuriocasterAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagrams on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

December 18, 2022 update:Upcoming Events:Monday - Dec 19 6-9 pm meetingTuesday - Dec 20 3:30pm FedTech Facilities tour (optional)Wednesday - Dec 21 - 6-8pm meetingNo meetings week of winter breakWednesday - Jan 4 6-8pm meetingSaturday - Jan 7 10:45 am - FIRST kickoff meetingReminders:-Winter weather - generally follows activities office cancellations-Please fill out the Woodie Flowers and Deans List nomination forms.-Regular meeting and optional meeting clarificationsAsks:As we look towards Build Season, KnightKrawler will need help building a field (what the robots drive on) for Week Zero ( the practice competition) we host. If you have technical skills (or if you can hold a paintbrush!) reach out to Steve Pesklo on Slack or by emailing him using info@team2052.com to help us set up or build the field. KnightKrawler is proud to offer this opportunity for other teams to come and practice on a real full-sized field, but without your help, this isn’t possible. Thanks to all of our past and future volunteers who assisted us in making Week Zero happen.Sponsor shout-out:ComcastKudos:Emily Davis for presenting about Scrum at our Monday meeting, and to Anika, Lynnea, and Nicole for working on the Romi robots on controls.**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try CuriocasterAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagrams on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

December 11, 2022 update:Upcoming Events:Monday - Dec 12 6-9 pm meeting Monday - Dec 12 - MANDATORY PoK meeting 6:15 pm - 8ishWednesday - Dec 14 - 6-8pm meetingReminders:Coffee Sale Alert! - link in weekly updateUniform shirts - link in weekly updateMandatory PoK meeting on Monday, December 12th 6:15 pm Room LL30POK Meeting Agenda:Upcoming EventsBudget ReviewSponsorsBuild Season /ScheduleKickoffBuild Season LunchesWeek Zero / field constructionCompetition and TravelAsks:Time is getting tight for us to secure our hotel for the FIRST Championship in Houston Texas. KnightKrawler needs help calling hotels and asking for information and quotes. If you know anything about the area or can donate time to the team, please message @Ben Johnson on Slack or email pok@team2052.com with the subject line, “Hotels.” Any help we can get with this would be amazing and helps ensure our travel can be equitable for our students!Sponsor shout-out:SoftLake SolutionsKudos:Both of our turtle TEST teams for buckling down and getting their robots done in time for the competition.**Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastAlso, many podcast apps are now imbedding this functionality to let you send small satoshi donations along with a message (boostagrams) directly to the podcast.You can participate now by trying some of the apps listed here.https://podcastindex.org/appsOn mobile we like Fountain (also earn sats listening!), Podverse and BreezIn browser, try CuriocasterAny support is appreciated and we'll read your boostagrams on air after the kudos each week.Let me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

December 04, 2022 update:Upcoming Events:Monday - Dec 05 6-9 pm meetingTuesday - Dec 06 optional meetingWednesday - Dec 07 6-8 pm meetingThursday - Dec 08 optional meetingFriday - Dec 09 optional meetingSaturday - Dec 10 - Turtle Test CompetitionMonday - Dec 12 - MANDATORY PoK meeting 6:15 pm - 8ishReminders:Turtle Test - Dec 10th - be at school at 7:15 amParents and Volunteers are welcome to join at Tanglen Elementary in MinnetonkaMandatory PoK meeting on Monday, December 12th.Asks:Parents of KnightKrawler need a few volunteers to call Houston area hotels.Sponsor shout-out:MedtronicKudos:Everyone planning and attending the December 8th Asian New Year celebration and to Tommy Lee and Tu for bringing attention to this awesome event!Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastLet me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

November 27, 2022 update:Upcoming Events:Monday - Nov 28 6-9pm meetingWednesday - Nov 30 6-8pm meetingThursday - Dec 1 (Possible meeting - TBA)Saturday - Dec 10 - Turtle Test CompetitionReminders:Turtle Test - Dec 10thParents and Volunteers are welcome to join at Tanglen Elementary in MinnetonkaAsks:KnightKrawler - submitting to FIRST Impact AwardsTestimonials wanted!Sponsor shout-out:Sampson Miller AdvertisingKudos:Gratitude for all students, mentors, volunteers and sponsors who worked in the past to allow the team to exist and thrive now.Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastLet me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

November 20, 2022 update:Upcoming Events:No regular meetings this week since school is out.Monday - Nov 21 (Optional) 6-8pmReminders:Coffee sale at Monday optional meetingStudents, remember to get your FIRST registration complete.Asks:Parents of KnightKrawler need a few volunteers to call Houston area hotels.Sponsor shout-out:Groves FoundationKudos:Parent volunteers and mentors for helping make MMR possible.Satoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastLet me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/

November 13, 2022 update:Upcoming Events:Monday Nov. 14th meeting 6-9pmTuesday Nov. 15th (driver training only meeting) 6-8pmWednesday Nov. 16th meeting 6-8pmSaturday Nov 19th - Minne Mini preseason comp - Prior Lake HSReminders:Here is the Minne Mini breakdown!Be at Irondale to get on the bus at 6:45 am. The final call is at 6:55 am, we have robots to get to, and will not wait if you are late!Wear your maroon work shirt (if you have one), gold t-shirt (if you have one), or Irondale High School apparelSafety glassesClosed-toe shoesNotebook/notetaking device and writing utensilSack lunch (if you have paid for a pre-paid lunch, you will receive your ticket at the venue); cash for snacks from the concession stand is optionalYou can find all the information about Minne Mini in this pdf that Ms.Lee made. It has the 2022 game animation, the schedule of the day, and what student expectations are at MMR.Anyone interested in PR/media can join the #tf-media channel on Slack.Also, half of the team has not completed their FIRST registration! Please log into the FIRST website and do that, as your student will not be able to go to regional competitions without it!Asks:Parents of KnightKrawler need a few volunteers to call Houston area hotels.Sponsor shout-out:Ebenezer CareKudos:Matt Huesman, Dylan Huynh, Charlie Trombley, and Ken CarranzaSatoshi (small fractions of bitcoin) donations can be sent by the lightning network to the following link from wallets such as CashApp:https://getalby.com/p/knightkrawler2052podcastLet me hear you holler, KnightKrawler!https://www.team2052.com/https://2052volunteers.com/