If you'd like to join the Programming in Python project, please send an email to python (a)(t) post6201.org and tell me:

• why you want to join the project
• any programming experience you may have
• ideas for projects (optional)

Remember, you need to have a computer and an internet connection.

Feel free to send any questions to the above address as well.

You can learn more about python at http://www.python.org/.

Update, 9/15/05: First Night Success! Our two info sessions went smoothly and everyone was done by 8:30PM. Please remember to mail in your payment and watch this website (and your mailbox) for the project assignments! DOWNLOAD NOW: Here's a link to the First Night Presentation.

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This year's mailing packets have been copied, stuffed, and mailed across Central NY. If you can't wait to receive your packet in the mail, harness the power of the Internet to download the registration packet right now...

2005 Information Packet (pdf): Welcome letter, Project List, and much more!

The 2005 projects page describes this year's projects.

The 2005 Post season begins at our First Night event on Thursday, September 15th. (calendar)

Our next tour will take us to the 174th Fighter Wing. The tour will include a presentation from the civil engineers on base, a talk with some pilots, and a tour of the jets and engine shops.

All current explorers and their parents are invited, but we ask that you call the Post Hotline to RSVP: (315) 456 -6201. Space will be limited to 25 explorers. Call the hotline to reserve your space today! If you're driving, please provide the make and model of your car when you leave a message.

Note: Everyone should wear comfortable shoes and rain gear, if needed. We will be walking between the hangars, so dress appropriately. All adults must have a photo id.

• What? 174th Fighter Wing Tour
• When? Monday, May 2nd, 4:30-7:00PM
• Where? 6001 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse, NY 13211

The directions to the 174th from Lockheed Martin: Take I-90 West to Exit 35 - E. Syracuse/Carrier Circle. Make the first right onto Thompson Rd. At the second light, turn left onto E. Molloy. The base is approx. 250 ft down the road on the right. There will be security guards posted at the gate. They will direct the parents where to park.

Our fourth tour will take us to Solvay Paperboard, a paper recycling facility in Central NY. We will tour their papermill to see how they recycle paper.

All current explorers and their parents are invited, but we ask that you call the Post Hotline to RSVP: (315) 456 -6201. Space will be limited to 40 explorers. Call the hotline to reserve your space today!

Note: All tour participants must wear appropriate footwear for a factory floor. High heels, sandals, or open-toed shoes will not be allowed.

• What? Solvay Paperboard Tour
• When? Thursday, April 21st, 4PM-5PM
• Where? 53 Industrial Drive Syracuse, NY 13204-1035

Directions to Solvay Papermill

Update: 3/7/05 10:54AM: Due to overhwelming demand, we can no longer accept RSVPs for this tour. We have no more space. Future tour dates will be posted to the website as soon as they are finalized.

Our third tour will take us to Syracuse Research Corporation, another engineering company in Central NY. We will tour their Research & Development facility. Bonus: Light refeshments will be served.

All current explorers and their parents are invited, but we ask that you call the Post Hotline to RSVP: (315) 456 -6201. Space will be limited to 40 explorers. Call the hotline to reserve your space today!

Note: All tour participants must be US citizens. Also, cameras of any type will not be allowed in the facility.

• What? SRC Tour
• When? Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:30-7:30PM
• Where? SRC Corporate Headquarters, 6225 Running Ridge Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212.

Directions to 6225 Running Ridge Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212-2509

Update: 2/22/05 10:30AM: Due to overhwelming demand, we can no longer accept RSVPs for this tour. We have no more space. Future tour dates will be posted to the website as soon as they are finalized.

Our second tour will take us to Critical Link, another engineering company in Central NY. We will tour their design center and Research & Development facility.

All current explorers and their parents are invited, but we ask that you call the Post Hotline to RSVP: (315) 456 -6201. Space will be limited. Call the hotline to reserve your space today!

• What? Critical Link Tour
• When? Thursday, February 24th, 7-8:30PM
• Where? Critical Link HQ, 251 Salina Meadows Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13221.

Directions to 251 Salina Meadows Pkwy
Syracuse, NY 13212-4584

See you there!

Update: 2/8/05 11:30AM: Due to overhwelming demand, we can no longer accept RSVPs for this tour. We have no more space. Please join us for our next tour at Critical Link, on February 24th.

Our first tour for Spring 2005 is our very own facility. Get up close and personal with a variety of Radar and Sonar systems!

All current explorers and their parents are invited, but we ask that you call the Post Hotline to RSVP: (315) 456 -6201.

• What? Lockheed Martin MS2 Site Tour
• When? Tuesday, February 8th, 7-8:30PM
• Where? EP6 Conference Center

See you there!

Every year we celebrate our Fall projects at an Expo event in the Building 6 Conference Center. Every project will have a booth or demo at this event. Come and see what the other projects accomplished in the Fall!

When: February 1st, 2005, 7-8:30PM
Where: EP6 Conference Center

All explorers and their families are invited. Explorers can also pick up their Exploring t-shirts at this event.

If you have any questions, please contact your project leaders!

Due to this week's cancellation, we will schedule optional meeting time from 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday, 12/21/04. It will run into the regular scheduled meeting time from 7pm to 8:30pm.

This will give both teams an additional hour to finish up their projects.

Please NOTE: This is optional. If you cannot make it at 6pm, please meet in Building 6 at the regular time. Thank you!!

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Due to current weather conditions in and around Syracuse, NY, tonight's Rube Goldberg Meeting will be canceled (12/14). Sorry for the late notice!

Drive safely! And see you all next week!

Rube Goldberg Project Leads

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