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Libsammamiquah High School FIRSTRobotics Team

Mrs. Barra1What is FIRST?Vision"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated andwhere young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes."-Dean Kamen, Founder

MissionOur mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.Brennon2Who is Team 20?

Brennon3Core Values and Mission

Team 20s mission is to inspire our students to become world leaders and gain positive global recognition. We strive to develop a world class program that will inspire our students to be a world class team, and to build world class robots. We will continually improve ourselves in order to create opportunities for competitive success. We will build on our success of the past; ever improving, ever maintaining integrity, and ever being a beacon of inspiration.Brennon4Pre-Season: Fall

Bobby5Build Season: January/February

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Bobby8Competitions: March/April

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Post-Season: Spring and Summer

Beth11MeetingsPre-Season (Fall):Every Thursday evening at 7-9pmRooms 134 and 136 of High School EastBuild Season (January/February):Weeknights 7-9pm in Rooms 134 & 136 of High School EastThursdays are full team report out meetings. Other meetings are flexible working meetings.Weekends 10am-4pm as neededPost Season (Spring/Summer): As needed

Beth12Important DatesFundraising KickoffIN TWO WEEKS: Thursday, October 17, 2013MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTSRiver Rage Off-Season TournamentSaturday, October 26, 2013 (more info to come)2013 Game Kickoff (held locally as a team)Saturday, January 4, 2014Tech Valley Regional CompetitionFriday & Saturday, March 14-15, 2014Second Regional on availability2014 FIRST Championship Competition, St. Louis, MOWednesday thru Saturday, April 23-26, 2014

Beth13Role and Responsibility of the StudentHeld to same standards as all other Shen clubs and sportsAttend all MeetingsSafety GlassesMaintain a notebook (ideas, progress, reflections, etc.)Meet fall fundraising goal (to be introduced October 17)40 hours active participation during the build seasonTeam apparel at Community Events and Competitions

BethBobbyBrennon14Role of Parents

You are welcome at all meetings and events! You are an important part of our family and our success. Parents of Freshmen are required to travel with their student to all overnight competitions.You can help in so many ways:Supporting your studentTransportation of equipmentBecoming a mentorAssisting with fundraisingGrant writingProviding food and refreshments for our weekend build seasonYou do NOT need to be an engineer to help out!Mr. Wildes15Whos Who?

Mrs. Barra16Team 20 Budget 2013-2014IncomeExpensesFamily Donations$28,125Fall Season$3,000River Rage$1,500River Rage$2,000Tech Valley Regional$0Tech Valley Regional$9,000Second Regional$3,500Second Regional$12,000Championships$13,500Championships$20,000Corporate Donations$10,000Off Season Events$3,000Individual Donations$2,500Team Spirit & Shirts$4,000Employer Matching$2,500Parts & Machining$15,000United Way$3,000Miscellaneous$4,000Team Fundraising$12,000Contingency$4,625Total$76,625Total$76,625Mike172013-14 Membership Contribution Each student$375 due 10/24 Includes Tech Valley Regional CompetitionOPTIONAL COMPETITIONS:based on engagement and first come first serve basis as bus space allows River Rage$50 due 10/17 (Students and Parents)Second Regional$70 and Application due 2/6St. Louis Championships$450

Make checks to:Rugrunners Robotics Inc.*Students name on memo line of check

Mike18COMPETITION POLICYStudents must fulfill Roles & Responsibilities, complete Activity Log,and apply to attend optional competitions. Application form includes:What have you done so far this year? What have you learned?How will you contribute at the competition?Spirit Scouting Safety Pit Crew Drive Team Other_________Which competitions do you want to attend?Second Regional March 28-29, 2014 $70__No __Yes St Louis, MO April 23-26, 2014 $450__No __YesPost-Season EventsApplication, Activity Log, & Payment are due by Thurs, February 6 (Week 5).Participation at optional competitions will be decided by the Advisors and Board, with input from mentors, student leaders, & others.Mike or Doug

19Focus for the FallRobot Maintenance/Build a BotVEX CompetitionSafety AnimationFundraisingProgramming/ControlsOutreachAnd Much, Much, More!

20CommunicationTeam Website: www.team20.com FIRST Website: www.usfirst.orgHelpful Forum: www.chiefdelphi.comEmail: team20.rocketeers@gmail.comFacebook Group: Will Be InvitedTwitter: Team20Robotics, Team20RoseYoutube

End each Thursday meeting with a 15-minute wrap up. Parents are requested to come in and join us for important informationFreddy21PaperworkShenendehowa Schools Emergency FormsTeam 20 Code of Conduct - Signature of student and parent/guardianFIRST Release FormAdult Volunteers: Shen documentationTeam information gathered electronically through Google docs Mrs. Barra22Focus for the FallRobot Maintenance/Build a BotVEX CompetitionSafety AnimationFundraisingProgramming/ControlsOutreachAnd Much, Much, More!

Mr. Brimhall23TonightDemos on various aspects of the teamProgramming/Controls-128Animation-129Robots-134Outreach-136CAD-137Machine Shop

Mrs. Barra/Mr. Hanley/Mr. Lombardi24