Robotics and Cake Decorating

Hi Everyone,

·         First, a huge “THANK YOU” to my awesome techie parents who helped out so much last night.  We had a great meeting.  Bring back your growing terrarium to share with the group at the next meeting (don’t worry- you get to keep it). 

·         Second- here are a few things.  For folks with TRADITIONAL members (over 8 by Dec. 31, 2013), here is the 4-H project list links.  Some of these are a little cryptic. So let me know what you would like specific information on.  Please think about any projects you would like to complete and/or do for fair this year.  I will get you all the needed information.  We strongly encourage each traditional member to finish at least one complete project.

https://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/clover_guide/psguide_gnr.php   General Projects ,science, ceramics, shooting, etc)

https://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/clover_guide/psguide_fcs.php  (Family and Consumer sciences- cooking, quilting, cakes, etc.)

https://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/clover_guide/psguide_livestock.php  Animals and Livestock

·         Cake decorating workshop for units 1-3 is March 8^th from 9-12.  Cost is $5 and it will be held at Adco Fairgrounds.  Open to enrolled members 8 and over.  Julia (extension agent at Adco fairgrounds) must have RSVP and money by Mar 4^th. 

Unit 1- decorating with candy/ edibles

Unit 2- single layer cake- basic use of frosting bags and tips

Unit 3- double layer cake- additional tips used. 

Please contact me if you are unsure about what level is appropriate.  If you have never done cake decorating I would suggest Unit 1 or 2.

·         Robotics for the next meeting.  Parents- if you are able, please bring a small selection of hand tools, needle nosed pliers, small saws, etc.  I highly suggest marking your tools with colored electrical tape, duct tape or spray paint the handles with a stripe, to identify your tools.  If anyone has a soldering kit, that would also be helpful.  Please bring clean trash (food containers, etc) and/or old broken toys.  Wheels etc.  PWe will have a selection of electronic supplies for sale, at cost. You are welcome to use any of them for free, or purchase if you would like to take home.  Motors are $1-2, other components are probably under $1-$2 each.  Full electronics for a robot should be around $6-$8.  If you would like to order your own supplies, I am using www.robotstore.com  They seem to have the best prices.