Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Happy New Year 2023!

Wow, has it really been that long since I have blogged? Well, I am back at it. First off, I need a new blog header/design. I'm thinking retro! I'll have to look around and see who can make me a custom template and install it for me since I feel like I am no longer techy. I haven't crafted in many; many years and my sons are grown men now. Aaron is 21 and Morgan is 18, still in high school however, Class of 2023. 

A lot has changed since 2017. It's a new year, new me! 

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Another day in robotics....

Today was the PACT Charter School Ramsey VEX Tournament. It was the first tournament this school has hosted. 

Congratulations Northway Drivers 1535N (Tournament Champions & Excellence Award) and Not the S.A.M.E. 1535Y (Tournament Finalists). 
 
Tournament Champions - Kimball Cubs 739A from Kimball, Northway Drivers 1535N from St. Cloud  and Team DRED 1506P from Ramsey. All of these teams will be going to the State Championship in February 2018.


Northway Drivers seems to be on fire! The first seed picked them as their first alliance team and they worked very well together, winning the tournament. 
 
Not the SAME seemed to be down on their luck with a 2-6-0 record in Qualification Matches but were chosen by the second seed team and made it to the finals. 




Tournament Finalists - The A-Team 46657A from Sartell, Not the SAME 1535Y from St. Cloud and Mercury 5805B from Roseville. 

All the Tournament Finalist teams received an invitation to the State Championship that will be held in St. Cloud on February 2-3, 2018.

I am extremely proud of both of my boys' robotic teams. Both of my boys have a passion for robotics and it shows.  

For additional photos and information about our robotic teams and organization, please check our Facebook page:

Monday, November 20, 2017

Central Minnesota Robotics - Check our Facebook page for updates!

The teams of Central Minnesota Robotics had yet another VEX Tournament this past weekend. It was a local competition in Albany, MN that we have gone to for the past several years, Imagine, Create, Succeed. Northway Drivers 1535N placed 8th in Qualification matches and Not the S.A.M.E. 1535Y was in 19th place out of 33 teams. 

Both teams made it in the Elimination Bracket and Aaron's team beat Morgan's team to get to the Semi-Finals. Sadly both teams robots were not at their technical best by the end of the day.  The boys have some investigating to do in the next week to find out what the problem is and how to fix it. We have our next VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday, December 2 in Thief River Falls! 

The picture below was the highest scoring match of the day by Northway Drivers and Iron Chargers in the Qualification Matches! I just had to take a picture, the teams were so happy they broke the 100 point mark! The closest they got to last competition was 91 points I believe. 

 

To stay updated on all the happenings of our two VEX Robotics Minnesota high school teams, please "Like" our Facebook page, Central Minnesota Robotics



Monday, February 20, 2017

VEX Worlds Championship in Louisville, Kentucky in April 2017!

That son of ours has done it again. He has a VEX Robotics Worlds Championship invite, this makes two years in a row! He won the Middle School Minnesota State Competition, the Skills Award and the Excellence Award. Team Not the S.A.M.E. will be going to the Worlds VEX Championship in Louisville, Kentucky in April 2017. We are looking for sponsors to help him pay for the team registration fee. Any takers? This is a great feat for a 12 year old in 6th grade!




Take a look at our new Facebook page for Central Minnesota Robotics and see how our teams, the Northway Drivers (High School) and Not the S.A.M.E. (Middle School) did this season with the 2016-2017 Starstruck robot challenge. 



We have set up a Go Fund Me page for our Middle School team to help raise money for the registration fee to Worlds and travel expenses. Please share the link if you can to spread the word! We have an upcoming fundraiser on Wednesday, March 1 at the Pizza Ranch in Waite Park for the organization. Central Minnesota Robotics will receive 25% of the proceeds just by mentioning you are there to support our organization! We will also receive any tips given that night! You can support us even with a take-out or delivery order as well.

 110 2nd Street South #119
Waite Park, MN, 56387
320-203-8646

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

St. Cloud, MN VEX Robotics Tournament 11/5/2016 (Team Registration Is Open & Volunteer Opportunities Available)



We need many more volunteers for this event! We are hosting our VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday, November 5th in St. Cloud, MN at Cathedral High School. Team registration is also still open as well. Teams are limited to 32, so hurry to get your team(s) registered. This is both for High School and Middle School teams.
 
If interested in signing up to become a volunteer for this event, click on the website link below and follow the directions. 

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com:  
http://signup.com/go/SFkzdu

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.


3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.


Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

We provide a t-shirt to each volunteer to wear that day and we provide food, snacks and drinks for volunteers to enjoy.

Competition is being hosted by Central Minnesota Robotics, Andy Zieglmeier and Jeremy Reisinger.

Click here to register your VEX Robotics team or to Volunteer for the event. 

We are also looking for sponsors and donations from local businesses. Message me at 
122reneez at gmail dot com if interested.





 

The Robotics Competition is Free to the public. 

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

It's Boy Scout Popcorn Time!!

Morgan is selling delicious Boy Scout Popcorn once again! He will be out roaming the neighborhood selling next week. Here's a glimpse of what is being offered this year. 




Morgan will have a a few varieties on hand to sell immediately. We are pre-ordering the following: Popping Corn, Peanut Butter Cup, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Cheese, Sea Salt Splash, Mud Puddles, Caramel with Sea Salt, Trail Mix and Double Butter (Microwave).

The other varieties if ordered will be delivered late November.
Soon to come for anyone that would like to order online and get it shipped directly to your house, we will have Morgan's order number available to do so.
All profits from Popcorn Sold will go into Morgan's personal Scout account.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Craft in Progress..


Can you guess what I am making? My hubby was so kind to spray paint some plastic red Coke caps for me. This entire next week will include me crafting my little heart out because that is how I roll, everything is last minute. Once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator. 



Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Happy New Year 2023!

Wow, has it really been that long since I have blogged? Well, I am back at it. First off, I need a new blog header/design. I'm thinking retro! I'll have to look around and see who can make me a custom template and install it for me since I feel like I am no longer techy. I haven't crafted in many; many years and my sons are grown men now. Aaron is 21 and Morgan is 18, still in high school however, Class of 2023. 

A lot has changed since 2017. It's a new year, new me! 

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Another day in robotics....

Today was the PACT Charter School Ramsey VEX Tournament. It was the first tournament this school has hosted. 

Congratulations Northway Drivers 1535N (Tournament Champions & Excellence Award) and Not the S.A.M.E. 1535Y (Tournament Finalists). 
 
Tournament Champions - Kimball Cubs 739A from Kimball, Northway Drivers 1535N from St. Cloud  and Team DRED 1506P from Ramsey. All of these teams will be going to the State Championship in February 2018.


Northway Drivers seems to be on fire! The first seed picked them as their first alliance team and they worked very well together, winning the tournament. 
 
Not the SAME seemed to be down on their luck with a 2-6-0 record in Qualification Matches but were chosen by the second seed team and made it to the finals. 




Tournament Finalists - The A-Team 46657A from Sartell, Not the SAME 1535Y from St. Cloud and Mercury 5805B from Roseville. 

All the Tournament Finalist teams received an invitation to the State Championship that will be held in St. Cloud on February 2-3, 2018.

I am extremely proud of both of my boys' robotic teams. Both of my boys have a passion for robotics and it shows.  

For additional photos and information about our robotic teams and organization, please check our Facebook page:

Monday, November 20, 2017

Central Minnesota Robotics - Check our Facebook page for updates!

The teams of Central Minnesota Robotics had yet another VEX Tournament this past weekend. It was a local competition in Albany, MN that we have gone to for the past several years, Imagine, Create, Succeed. Northway Drivers 1535N placed 8th in Qualification matches and Not the S.A.M.E. 1535Y was in 19th place out of 33 teams. 

Both teams made it in the Elimination Bracket and Aaron's team beat Morgan's team to get to the Semi-Finals. Sadly both teams robots were not at their technical best by the end of the day.  The boys have some investigating to do in the next week to find out what the problem is and how to fix it. We have our next VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday, December 2 in Thief River Falls! 

The picture below was the highest scoring match of the day by Northway Drivers and Iron Chargers in the Qualification Matches! I just had to take a picture, the teams were so happy they broke the 100 point mark! The closest they got to last competition was 91 points I believe. 

 

To stay updated on all the happenings of our two VEX Robotics Minnesota high school teams, please "Like" our Facebook page, Central Minnesota Robotics



Monday, February 20, 2017

VEX Worlds Championship in Louisville, Kentucky in April 2017!

That son of ours has done it again. He has a VEX Robotics Worlds Championship invite, this makes two years in a row! He won the Middle School Minnesota State Competition, the Skills Award and the Excellence Award. Team Not the S.A.M.E. will be going to the Worlds VEX Championship in Louisville, Kentucky in April 2017. We are looking for sponsors to help him pay for the team registration fee. Any takers? This is a great feat for a 12 year old in 6th grade!




Take a look at our new Facebook page for Central Minnesota Robotics and see how our teams, the Northway Drivers (High School) and Not the S.A.M.E. (Middle School) did this season with the 2016-2017 Starstruck robot challenge. 



We have set up a Go Fund Me page for our Middle School team to help raise money for the registration fee to Worlds and travel expenses. Please share the link if you can to spread the word! We have an upcoming fundraiser on Wednesday, March 1 at the Pizza Ranch in Waite Park for the organization. Central Minnesota Robotics will receive 25% of the proceeds just by mentioning you are there to support our organization! We will also receive any tips given that night! You can support us even with a take-out or delivery order as well.

 110 2nd Street South #119
Waite Park, MN, 56387
320-203-8646

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

St. Cloud, MN VEX Robotics Tournament 11/5/2016 (Team Registration Is Open & Volunteer Opportunities Available)



We need many more volunteers for this event! We are hosting our VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday, November 5th in St. Cloud, MN at Cathedral High School. Team registration is also still open as well. Teams are limited to 32, so hurry to get your team(s) registered. This is both for High School and Middle School teams.
 
If interested in signing up to become a volunteer for this event, click on the website link below and follow the directions. 

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com:  
http://signup.com/go/SFkzdu

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.


3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.


Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

We provide a t-shirt to each volunteer to wear that day and we provide food, snacks and drinks for volunteers to enjoy.

Competition is being hosted by Central Minnesota Robotics, Andy Zieglmeier and Jeremy Reisinger.

Click here to register your VEX Robotics team or to Volunteer for the event. 

We are also looking for sponsors and donations from local businesses. Message me at 
122reneez at gmail dot com if interested.





 

The Robotics Competition is Free to the public. 

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

It's Boy Scout Popcorn Time!!

Morgan is selling delicious Boy Scout Popcorn once again! He will be out roaming the neighborhood selling next week. Here's a glimpse of what is being offered this year. 




Morgan will have a a few varieties on hand to sell immediately. We are pre-ordering the following: Popping Corn, Peanut Butter Cup, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Cheese, Sea Salt Splash, Mud Puddles, Caramel with Sea Salt, Trail Mix and Double Butter (Microwave).

The other varieties if ordered will be delivered late November.
Soon to come for anyone that would like to order online and get it shipped directly to your house, we will have Morgan's order number available to do so.
All profits from Popcorn Sold will go into Morgan's personal Scout account.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Craft in Progress..


Can you guess what I am making? My hubby was so kind to spray paint some plastic red Coke caps for me. This entire next week will include me crafting my little heart out because that is how I roll, everything is last minute. Once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator.