Blizzard Conditions leads to a Future City SIMulation Day

For snow-bound teams

The weather was less then cooperative during our January 22, 2005 Future City Competition at COSI. Twenty-seven teams were able to make it in for the competition but we felt something should be done for those teams that were not as fortunate. For the purposes of giving teams feedback, recognition, and camaraderie with other like-minded peers, the steering committee stepped up to the plate and rather that bask in the glories of a successful event, turned right around and began planning a SIMulation Day.

All the schools who could have competed (ie, had their maps and essays in) at COSI but were trapped by ice and snow were invited. We asked some of the local judges to help, and enlisted the assistance of a local school to host the event free of charge.

The event took place on Feb 19 at Walnut Springs MS in Westerville and each team received individual personalized certificates, Future City T-shirts, and was awarded a trophy. Large purple rosette ribbons were passed out to teams that earned one of the 15 special awards and honorable mentions. Lots of pizza, lots of kids, and lots of excitement! Team pictures were sent to the teams along with judges score sheets, just as if they had been at the Jan 22 COSI event. We have gotten some really good feedback from the teams and their families and it made the extra effort worthwhile. One such letter is attached.

Note: This unique opportunity did allow for additional recruitment efforts. Apx. 75 people were in attendance and Future City brochures and registration forms were distributed and put on the information table.

2005 National Engineers Week

Future City Competition SIMulation

for “snowbird” schools unable to attend the Ohio Region Finals in January

Model/Presentation Judges Agenda

Saturday, Feb 19, 2005 • 8:30 a.m.-noonish

Walnut Springs Middle School, 888 East Walnut Street, Westerville, OH 43081

See map at www.westervillekids.com/walnutsprings.htm

Directions: From I-270 outerbelt on the northeast side of Columbus, take exit 29 north onto Ohio Route 3 (Westerville Road). Turn Right on Schrock, go roughly one mile, turn left onto Spring Rd, go about ¾ mile and turn right onto E.Walnut Street.

Schedule

8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Judge Sign in and Orientation if Needed.

Coffee and continental breakfast available.

Preliminary Round Judge Continental Breakfast (Locker Room)

9:15 a.m.-Noon Model & Presentation Judging

Noon-ish Announcement of team scores and pizza lunch – Please stay and chat with the teams if you can!