Build season has BEGUN.

For those who weren't able to attend kickoff on the 3rd, the video explaining this year's challenge is available here, as well as the kickoff '09 video (although the latter hasn't been uploaded yet).  A streaming version of the challenge video is also available here.

Basically, we will be meeting whenever possible, as we have only 6 weeks to build the robot (I've updated the site timer as well, as you've probably noticed).  One thing we need is more members.  We want to, if possible, include some people who have skill in accurately throwing things (ie basketball) for reasons that will be obvious once you watch the video.  We also need to make business cards for team members, so if anyone is in communications, or knows someone who is, it would be great to make the cards at Benson.

addendum:

We had a meeting after school, mainly electronics work and brainstorming.  We've come up with some ideas for our robot strategy/design, as well as finishing a decent amount of wiring, and charging a battery.