The event is coming!

Bites, ‘Bots & Beer is the social event of the season for the technology community. Join the Council and mingle with Arizona’s technology and business leaders while creating and racing “Build-a-Bots” at this interactive networking event.

What: Bites, ‘Bots & Beer

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009 | 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Scottsdale Hilton Resort & Villas | 6333 North Scottsdale Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Cost: Early Registration, $40 | Day of the Event, $50 | Student Price, $30
Cost includes two drink tickets (must be 21) and appetizers.

The Bottom Line: Build and race the “Build-a-Bots” that are provided courtesy of Microchip Technologies. Network with technologists, industry leaders, and other business professionals. 100% of net proceeds will be donated to the FIRST Robotics teachers who volunteer nights and weekends to help Arizona’s students excel in the world of robotics.

The botz have names

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Check out these bots

Naming Party

Did you hear- we are naming the bots- Monday at 5pm – Az Tech Council offices. Come all!

How Much will it cost to build the Bots?

Many people in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe and the rest of Arizona would like to know how much will it cost to battle with the bots. Well if you are a member of the Arizona Technology Council (www.aztechcouncil.org Why wouldn’t you) it will cost $40 if you sign up early. If you wait, like I always do, it will cost $50. For those of you who are not members- bring your first child and we can talk. Just kidding. We will have those figures shortly.

They approved the robots

Yea! The Arizona Technology Council and First Robotics will host a party for 10 robots. The Robots will coming to Phoenix Az. Save the date April 16, 2009. Bring your coin to power the botz!

Hey someone is there

Hey people are coming. Now lets go get those ‘Bots. April 16, 2009 Scottsdale Hilton be there

Who are the ‘Botz

We are being invaded by 10 robots! Help us find them! We will gather them on April 16, 2009 and have our our ‘Botz beat them. Phoenix AZ are you ready for challenge!

Daily Update

So we have new content in the about section.  Remember this will be the MUST attend event in Phoenix in April.

New Date

We are looking at April 16, 2009 for the new date! Save this day. Day after taxes are due is perfect time to blow some steam. Eating, Building, and Drinking.

What is bites, bots and Beer?

It is an event fun network event to be held on Feb 26, 2009 at Arizona Grand. Our goal is to help raise money for FIRST.

Here is some information on FIRST

Per our discussion, here are some sites from some of the FIRST teams.

Official FIRST site
http://www.usfirst.org/
“To create a world where science and technology are celebrated…where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.” Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST

“FIRST isn’t about building robots, it’s about developing life skills. The kids learn skills in relationships, teamwork, finance, fundraising, budgeting and project management. The partnership between academia, the community and industry…will build our future employees and our future citizens.” Steve Sanghi, President and CEO of Microchip Technology Inc. and member of the FIRST Board of Directors

Team 842
Carl Hayden HS
Phoenix, AZ
Winners of the highest award from FIRST, the “Chairman’s Award”
http://www.phxhs.k12.az.us/education/club/club.php?sectionid=3670

Team 39
Highland HS
Gilbert, AZ
Winners on the winning alliance for the FRC 2008 AZ Regional
http://www.hhsrobotics.org/

Team 1492
AZ Community Team
Tempe, AZ
This team consists of students whose schools do not have a team. Any kid can join it. (The guy in the picture in without the team t-shirt in the jean shirt is Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST)
http://www.teamcaution.org/home/index.php?section=12

Here is a link to the teams that will participate in March 2009
https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index.lasso?page=teamlist&menu=false&event=AZ&year=2009&event_type=FRC

Here is a link to the AZ FIRST site.
http://www.azfirst.org