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Home My WebLink AboutII (A3) Presentation: Odyssey of the Mind Agenda 4-20-99 Item II A "CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF WES TORANGEL MAYOR•COMMISSIONFR S.SCOTT VANDERGRIFr Ocoee o` st, o CITY OF OCOEE D.4NNY HOWELL N 150 N. LAKFSI IOR[DRIVE SRO PANDER OA' JOHNSON G OCOEE,FLORIDA 34761-2258 NANCY 1. PARKER n, � (407)656-2322 f ��111 o IV NIAN_AGER �� Of GOOONN EMS SI IAPIILO April 15, 1999 Via Facsimile -407/877-5045 Kate Clark, Principal Ocoee Middle School 200 S. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida 34761 Re: City of Ocoee City Commission Meeting Agenda - April 20, 1999 Dear Ms. Clark: This is to confirm receipt of your facsimile dated April 15, 1999 requesting the opportunity to speak at the next City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 1999. You are welcome to address the Commission regarding support of the Odyssey of the Mind Program at the World Finals competition at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in May. Sincerely, 'Judie Lewis Secretary to the City Manager cc: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners City Clerk dL PPR-15-1999 09'55 OCOEE NS P.01 Ocoee Middle School 300 S. alb Ilue<use Ocoee, #718,P.o. 34761 Phone: (407) 877-5035 Fax: (407) 877-5045 la& Cauwc Sheet DATE: 4/S FAX TO; c -o )-40-a .r? FAX PHONE #: &'S- 83 O THIS COVER PAGE PLUS / PAGE(S) ACCOMPANY THIS TRANSMISSION. PLEASE CALL US AT (407) 877-5035 AND PRESS "0" IF THERE IS AN ERROR WITH THIS FAX. MESSAGE: at L-PA i A C tee- C aah l Q- a ;o �7 ateynit_2 U C_-A}zcze- �Q / aiv�J. �XP� z fD �'J , -tc / 33 ! V C� � t)) i'3 L } c LQQm _�- APP-15-1999 09:56 OCOEE n5 P.02 To Kate Clark Principal From: Sheri Kobos Odyssey of the Mind Sponsor Date'April 14, 1999 RE:World Final Competition Information Dear Mrs.Clark h is my pleasure to inform you that Ocoee Middle School has once again captured the State Championship title for Odyssey of the Mind. As you kn• ,this year our team's problem, RatiOMetric Structure,was to create and build a balsa wood and glue :trUcture that could weigh as much as the team desired. The team could then stack as many weights as •ossible to determine how much the structure held. What makes this problem RatiOMetric in nature is at although the structure may hold a great deal of weight,5001b$. has been set as the tournament maxi in. The team with the best ratio wins,not the best weight held. The ratio is determined by dividing the ,mount of weight held,up to the maximum of 5001bs., by the weight of the structure. Thus, the lightes structure that holds the most weight wins. At state competition our 10.47 gram structure held 4001bs. • ing us a ratio of 38.2 lbs. held per gram of balsa wood. At the end of May we will again have the pleasu : of taking on the top teams in the world from 48 states and 38 foreign countries at the World Finals co • tition at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. However,as you know,this is a long and expo sive trip. I have enclosed a listing of the costs that I have anticipated so far in an effort to give you as m h information as possible to assist us in our fund raising. All calculations reflect a total for 6 team membe : myself and one other chaperone for a total of 8. Lodging and Food for the Trip:$335 per person $335 x 8 =$2,680 Transportation Airfare on Delta Airlines: $186 per person $186 x 8.$1488 'This does not include necessary ground transp•nation while there Charter Bus by Florida Motor Coach. $3830 •This does not include lodging for the b s dnver which could average$200. With a charter bus the team would have use of th bus for the duration of the stay. Also,a team from West Orange High School has won and will be alto •ing World Finals. The bus seats 47 people and we may be able to share the bus with the high school tea and their chaperones. The airfare does not include necessary ground transportation for the team or •haperones, however,it is a great deal less expensive. When I explored the other option,train. I di ••cared that Amtrak does not travel near Knoxville. As always,we appreciate your support and enco ragement. I know you are as excited for the team as I am. Once again,thank you for you help with lu d raising so that Ocoee may again take on the world. Since aciry a�Ap,V a � t" Sheri Kobos TOTAL P.02 (L V Ocoee City Commission Regular Meeting February 2, 1999 Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to donate $400.00 to the Wrangler 4-11 Club. Motion carried 4-0. (Commissioner Anderson was absent.) NON-AGENDA ITEMS ODYSSEY OF THE MIND William Meginley, Ocoee Middle School, referred to the May 24, 1998, Orlando Sentinel, "Orange Extra," which contained a front page article about last year's Odyssey of the Mind team from Ocoee Middle School. He gave a history of the team and introduced Robert Meginley, Adida Guya and Michael Meginley, team members. He said during the three and a half years the Odyssey of the Mind team has been in existence, it has placed first or second in the regional tournament and in the top ten in the state. Last year the structured team won the state title and was able to go to the world championship. Because of the generosity of the City and IBM, which was a corporate sponsor at one time, and several other organizations and parents, the students have been able to participate and produce top-notch teams. Three teams are preparing for the regional tournament, which is March 6. The program has run out of funds, and at least $165.00 is required to pay the registration for the three teams for the regional tournament. Other costs are involved, and each team is allowed to spend a maximum of$100.00 to buy materials to solve the problems. He requested a contribution of$400.00 from the City. Commissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner Glass, moved to donate $500.00 to the Odyssey of the Mind teams from Ocoee Middle School. Motion carried 4-0. (Conunissioner Anderson was absent.) BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET Chuck Olds, Cub Scout leader, invited the City Commission to the Blue and Gold Banquet on Sunday, February 21, 1999, and distributed invitations. The banquet will be at the Ocoee Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vandergrift read the following proclamations: DAY OF REMEMBRANCE-APRIL 18, 1999. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH - FEBRUARY 1999. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda consisted of Items A, B, C, D and E. Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Parker, moved to approve Items A. B, C, D and E of the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. (Commissioner Anderson was absent.) COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS/PUBLIC 2