Odyssey of the Mind Newsletter #1 - September 11, 2009
2009-2010 Program Year
Welcome to another fun and exciting year of the Odyssey of the Mind Program. School has begun and it's time to start thinking about organizing your team. If you need us to come out and do a presentation at your school one evening to get things going, email Janis at: jdewar94507@yahoo.com.
Calendar
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We have changed the date of the first coaches training from October 10 to October 3rd.
Please notify your coaches, particularly those that plan to attend the first session.
October 3rd - New and experienced coaches training - Willow Creek Center, 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord
New coaches 8:30 to 3:00, Experienced Coaches 1:00 - 3:00 Lunch will be provided. Bring a binder for the handouts.
November 14 - New and experienced coaches training - Willow Creek Center, Concord
December 5 - New and experienced coaches training - Willow Creek Center, Concord
We will announce several additional experienced coaches training dates shortly including one in Brentwood. These will be held during on a weekday evening.
February 27, 2010 - SF Bay Regional Tournament - Location to be announced
March 27, 2010 - California State Tournament - Heritage High School, Brentwood
Judges training dates, spontania mania dates, etc. will be announced later.
2009/10 Complete Problems Are Available!
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I have posted the problems on our website for you to download. They will only be posted for the weekend so download any that you need immediately. The only links to the problems are contained in this email.
LINKS REMOVED
School/Organization Membership Registration
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Please register your school/sponsoring organization ASAP by going to www.odysseyofthemind.com and click on the "Register today" link.
More information to follow!! Welcome to another exciting year!
Dick Wildman and Janis Dewar
Regional Co-Directors