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Newest updates are on top
4:30 They are just now leaving Culvers after lunch. They had planned to be on the road by 2:30 so are running 2 hours late. Because of that they will be in town between 11-12 instead of 9-10.
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This just in Surge 2nd place in first quiz.
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12:45 Here are the placements for the teams. Out of 39 teams over all. Remnant placed 6th. Kibbutz(a Summit team) placed 10th. Finders placed 15. Wisdom placed 18. Coose! placed 29. Surge(a Summit team) is in the championship against Revelation and Mascarade!!!!!
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10:45 Mid morning break: Just got the update. The standings this morning were REMNANT winning all of their quizzes last night and placing #2 for this mornings tournament!! So far this morning they have won all of their quizzes and are going into the first window quiz against TNT (By Faith) and Mascarade (from Minnesota), if they win they will be in the championship!! WISDOM started this morning in 19th place. FINDERS started in 20th place in room 8 and are now quizzing in room 5. And CHOOSE! started in 30th place.
Here is the line up of the teams to refresh your memory.
Remnant (Seekers)
Coach Mark
Sharon
Hannah M
Caleb M
Olivia R
Sarah R
Hannah B
Wisdom (Seekers of His Wisdom)
Coach Dave
Caleb M
Laura
Avah
Andy
Josiah
David Schilling
Choose!
Coach Clayton
Kevin N
Allen
Preston
Timothy
David Mc
Jonathan Mc
Finders
Coach Tim
Allison
Sarah B
Caroline B
Trinity
Amy M
Annie
Sarah Mc
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11:30 Quizzers are back at the hotel. Sounds like everyone had a great night of quizzing. Praying they all get a restful nights sleep.
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5:30 Quizzers and entourage at the church registering and preparing for devotions then a fun night of quizzing.
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They are at the Hotel in Waterloo, IA! After a good meal, let the quizzing begin!!!!
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11 o\'clock, the quizzers and their entourage are having an early lunch just inside the Iowa border.
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They are officially on the road and probably outside of Kc by now.
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Feb 25 The day is almost here!
Quizzers and Parents of Quizzers...
We are blessed beyond measure to be able to travel to Iowa for Regionals. Here is our itinerary, as well as what to bring with you and what to leave behind.
Be at Hope Family Fellowship at 7:00 a.m. Friday, February 26.
Bring with you Friday morning to Hope:
1. Cheerful attitude of selflessness
2. Emergency Medical Release signed by a parent
3. One small bag or backpack containing: one change of clothes, toothbrush, toothpaste, deoderant, quiz book, 2 quiz shirts, comfortable shoes, water bottle, snacks. (Purses are personal appendages and do not count as a second bag.)
4. Sack lunch and drink
5. Winter coat, hat, and gloves...a hoodie does not count as a winter coat!!!
6. Use personal cell phones to contact parents only.
7. $25-$30 cash for food; quizzer keeps this money with him (okay, or her)
8. Quiz Money if you haven\'t already paid: $50.00
Leave behind
1. The grumpies (Any that show up along the way will be immediately disposed of.)
2. MP3s, iPods, etc. We have a wide variety of musical convictions in our group. Anything that would be a stumbling block for another is best left behind. Romans 14:21
Upon Arrival at HOPE Friday morning at 7:00 a.m. :
1. Check in with Mrs. Robinett
2. Attach luggage tag to backpack
3. Put backpack in vehicle Mrs. Robinett tells you to. KEEP YOUR LUNCH WITH YOU.
4. Stay in church foyer until told to load up in assigned vehicle
5. Load up as soon as everyone arrives
6. Leave church no later than 8:00 a.m., sooner if possible.
30-Minute Stop at First Rest Stop North of Iowa/Missouri Border
1. Eat lunch
2. New Seating Arrangement
Arrive in Waterloo , IA around 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Howard Johnson\'s Hotel (formerly Heartland Inn)
3052 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo , IA 50701
319-232-7467
1. Check into hotel
2. Freshen up, change into quiz shirt
3. Take everything you need for the evening with you to the restaurant.
Highway 63 Diner 3:00-4:30 p.m.
3030 Marnie Rd Waterloo IA (across parking lot from hotel)
319-232-0635
Be at Heartland Vineyard Church by 5:00 p.m.
1405 Greenhill Rd Cedar Falls IA
319-266-4673
1. Registration
2. 5:45 Table Officials Meeting
3. Quizzers meet and make friends from other ministries during this time.
4. 6:15 Rally. We must be there. This is where team numbers are assigned for round robin.
5. 7:00 Quizzing begins. They may begin sooner if everyone is there.
6. Quiz Smart...wait for a word!
7. We will have snacks and bottled water for you, write your name on the bottle, keep yourself hydrated and your snack intake up. Quizzing is hard work, lack of these will cause you to blank out, especially as it gets late. And you will then get grumpy.
Return to Hotel.
Lights out ASAP.
SATURDAY MORNING
Eat Breakfast provided by Hotel
6:45 Table Officials Leave for Church
7:00 Quizzers leave for Church
TAKE EVERYTHING WITH YOU, WE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE HOTEL
7:30 Devotions We must be there; team numbers are assigned for placement.
8:00 Quizzing begings. Again, they may begin sooner if able to do so.
12:15-1:00 Championship Quiz
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
1:30 Culver\'s in Waterloo for lunch. Time Limit 1 hour
209 East Tower Park Drive
319-291-6640
SATURDAY EVENING
Stop at McDonald\'s on way home Time Limit 30 minutes
Bethany MO, Exit 92 on I35 660-425-6904
Northland QuikTrip quizzer drop-off and refueling.
Contact parents one hour prior to arrival in Kansas City to arrange a ride home.
Estimated arrival time: 9:00-10:00 p.m. at Hope.
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Feb 16 Ten days to go!!!!
I can\'t wait!!
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