Introducing: The Team Students, Teachers, Mentors
Principles of FIRST For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Gracious Professionalism Getting kids excited about science & technology
History of our Team
Aluminum Narwhals Motto… Pointing the way to robotics! Team Cheer… BLARG!!
How do Students Benefit? Real World Application Business Model, Engineering Environment Building Skills Software, Fabricating, Public Relations Colleges Love It! Resume, College Apps, Scholarships, Course Credit Its Fun and Its Family
Important Dates! January 9 th, Build Season Begins February 18 th, Chairmans Award deadline February 23 rd, Ship Date March 4-6, San Diego Regional Competition April 15-17, FIRST National Championship in Atlanta
Build Season January 9 th – February 23 rd Analyze the Game Prototype Design Model the Design Fabrication Assembly Testing PARENTS WE NEED YOU HERE!!! Food, Proctoring, Transportation
Expenses San Diego Regional fee$6,500 Robot Build Materials$7,000 Marketing$2,000 Teacher stipend$2,000 Championship fee$5,000 Shipping &Travel $15,000 Grand Total$37,500
Fundraising Budget Grants and Sponsors NASA$5,500 Dean Kamen$1,000 Qualcomm$5,000 Nordson/Asymtek$2,500 ViaSat*$5,000 Other corporate grants*?$7,000 CCA Foundation$5,000 Membership Dues$4,000 Individual Contributions$2,500 Grand Total$37,500
How can a Parent Help? Pay membership dues $ Write a check to or Donate Online to the CCA Foundation Donation deadline January 9. Proctoring & Mentoring Meals during build season Corporate matching gifts Sign up for eScrip or donate an item to CCABay Donate Tools and materials
FIRST Chairmans Award Highest award in FIRST Rookie team winner qualifies for Championship Celebrates the rookie team exemplifying a young but strong partnership effort, as well as implementing the mission of FIRST to inspire students to learn more about science and technology Tells the story of our team Executive summary Essay 1500 words 3 minute video
How to Contact us! My Mr. Remington: Lead Mentor Joel Hartley: Business Mentor Shan McClure: