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<p class="MsoNormal">I know it is late notice, but I wanted to pass this on to everyone who may have interested students in participating. Helder, the link for pricing in the FAQ doesn’t seem to be working, do you have that information? If there are any student
teams, I will talk to the foundation to see if we can get their registration sponsored.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.northbaymakeathon.com/">http://www.northbaymakeathon.com/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:30.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.7pt">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</span></b><b><span style="font-size:30.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What is Make-A-Thon about?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The North Bay Make-A-Thon is a 14 hour party for innovation...<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Where?
</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Make-A-Thon is being held at SOMO Village<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1400 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park CA 94928<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">When?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Make-A-Thon starts at 6am on Saturday the 4th of March and runs straight on through to 6pm, followed by 2
hours for judging and project presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Who can participate in the Make-A-Thon competition?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Make-A-Thon is open to all students of all ages. The public is also invited to participate. There are no age
limits and submissions will be curated based on their creativity, originality and utility. Participants under 18 will be need special permission and supervision. Read more [Student and Teacher link]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How many people can be on a team?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Typically, teams are comprised of 4-6 members, however this is not a set requirement. Feel free to work with as
many people as you are comfortable with!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Can we register as a team?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">First, you and all your teammates should purchase tickets individually on Eventbrite. Then, register your team
on the event webpage so that we can assist you to have all of the materials and tools you will need to complete your make. Registering your team on the event webpage also helps find additional team members and get judges and the public excited about your Make.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What if I don't have a team?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">No worries! We will match people into teams at the beginning of the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I don't have an idea yet. What should I do?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Keep those creative juices flowing. If you still don’t have an idea at the time of the event, our sponsoring partners
will be on-board to help brainstorm and mentor projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I’m a beginner. Should I still participate?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Totally! We encourage people of all skill levels to come and learn! We have tons of mentors, teachers and experienced
makers to help out. Our main goal is to provide resources and focus on everyone learning something new at the weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Should I be starting on my project right now?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Nope! In the spirit of Make-A-Thon, we’re asking participants to avoid bringing projects that have already been
started. That being said, any useful files (CAD, code, etc.) and documentation is highly encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How much does it cost for me to participate in Make-A-Thon?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Check out the ticket prices here [Eventbrite link]. Price of tickets includes food, drinks and fun. We will have
tons of raw materials and tools on hand. If you have specific materials in mind that you need, shoot us an email and we will do our best to have them on hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Do we need to be there the entire 14 hours?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">No. If your team is able to create their project in 2 hours that’s great! If you would like to go home for a
few hours and rest, that works too. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How long is Make-A-Thon?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The event is 12 continuous hours on Saturday, March 4th starting at 6am. Due to supervision restrictions, there
will be some limitations on using the shop tools and large machinery. Teams are free to go home or step out for fresh air.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">What training do I need to participate in Make-A-Thon?</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All participants who are interested in using the wood and metal shops, CNC routers, and laser cutters will require
the oversight and help of our machine shop attendants. Sign up early to receive key information on orientation classes from Chimera Maker Space, Sonoma County Libraries and additional workshops. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Josh Adams, MBA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Dean, Business and Professional Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D">1501 Mendocino Ave | Santa Rosa, CA | 95401</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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