Dave Thomas

FIRST Robotics Competition announcer/MC and mentor of team #7486

(These tweets are my own & do not reflect the opinions of FIRST or Hudson High School)

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

.@FIRSTweets Between GRB/Houston continuing to host the NRA days after Uvalde and the Texas trigger law that will be going into effect, is there any reconsideration for hosting Champs in Texas?

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

Go vote like your life depends on it.

[COMMON @common]

"I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do." James Baldwin. #BreonnaTaylor

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

Be better than this, y'all. We have to be.

Demand justice.

Go vote.

Be the voice of reason, inclusion, and equality in your school and workplace and family.

But most importantly, never stop. NEVER.

[FUN FRC @FUNFRC]

A true legend in @FIRSTweets has been lost. Mark was a humble man who was always there to provide his time whenever needed. Many of you know Mark as the co-founder of @andymarkinc or perhaps you have seen or worked with him on the field as an FTA.

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

These conversations are difficult but you need to have them. You MUST have them.

No one is too young to talk about these events because no kid is too young to get shot by police or a vigilante due to the color of their skin.

If it makes you uncomfortable, just think: 9 minutes.

[FIRST @FIRSTweets]

We stand against racism and hatred, and we stand together in solidarity with the Black community and with all those feeling hurt right now. We're pausing to make room for other voices to be heard. Together, let's keep building a better future. blacklivesmatter

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

So, @libbyk is about to go live on https://t.co/DEeVaykhDD soon for #StarWarsDay to interview BB-8 engineer @mantisrobot. I'm hyped!!! #omgrollyrobot

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

BTW, ignore the quarantine hair. And yes, I do log into work meetings looking this scruffy. 😎

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

Pulled the ole suit jacket out of retirement to record a segment for the 2020 FIRST Indiana Robotics Virtual Showcase. 🎩

Join me and the rest of the #FINFAM on Thursday, April 30th at 6:30pm ET at https://t.co/3CGFjDSpOU.

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

The @FIRSTINRobotics Virtual Community Conference starts at 4pm EDT today! I'll be on at 4:45 participating in the discussion of how to become a FIRST in Indiana emcee or game announcer. https://t.co/WEFgfj0NtP

[FIRST @FIRSTweets]

Thanks to @FedEx we have shipped PPE to hospitals in need throughout the U.S. Please join us in thanking FedEx for being a Force for Change and helping us deliver thousands of safety glasses to those who need them most. #FIRSTFFC

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

Google Assistant must not have processed my flight cancelation email and is now taunting me. 😢

[DansGaming @Dansgaming]

This is a friendly reminder to everyone to take precautions, stay safe, but don't forget to live. Take a break from the news of the virus and watch a TV show, play a video game, or read a book. Living in constant fear and panic is draining on your mental health.

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

Meet Rocky 🐶 and Lily 🐱.

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

I think we could all use some positive content today. So, let's see those pet pictures!

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

I cannot imagine this being an easy decision to make for many reasons, but it's one that ultimately was necessary.

Thank you for doing your part to help cut down on this threat.

[FIRST @FIRSTweets]

It is with deep disappointment that we share an update on the immediate suspension of the current FIRST season and the cancellation of both Championship events. The health and safety of our community is our top priority. For full details, please visit: https://t.co/5Pb8pjULur

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

@zoom_us btw, we do have a supporting 501c3 set up, if that helps.

[Dave Thomas @FRCDave]

@zoom_us I'm looking to move our FIRST Robotics Competition team's meetings online and was wondering what the process is to apply to have the call minutes limit lifted. Thanks!

[askesienne • libby @libbyk]

Have I spent my morning crying? Absolutely. Our kids have worked so damn hard and it's the best thing we've built.

But if something happened to someone they love because they brought a bug home from a competition... none of us would be able to get past that.