1. FIRST TEAM 619
Cavalier Robotics

2. We are Cavalier Robotics, Team 619, the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team for Charlottesville/Albemarle and surrounding counties.
We are a team of high school students and adult mentors celebrating science and technology in Central Virginia.
We strive to promote the values of FIRST: leadership, responsibility, accountability, self confidence, and team work, as well as practical hands on engineering, through the building of competition robots.
CARobotics (Cavalier Robotics) is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Charlottesville, VA."

3. Our Board Members:
Tom Curtis (Lead build mentor)
Jan Pringle (Founder, Chair person)
Steve Taylor (Secretary)
Ming Tsai (Treasurer)
Nick Smith
Randy Crossman
Larry Banner
Tammy Giacolone
Nathan Dolenc
(Advisory Board)
Elizabeth Teisberg
Joe Mina
Rebecca Adams
Mac Lafferty

4. FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.
The FIRST 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 foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

5. For our students, participation in CARobotics offers direct, hands-on experience in STEM related activities, construction, engineering, design, electronics, and programming. Students also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learn teamwork, project management, and collaboration.
Students also participate in fundraising and outreach efforts, including mentoring FIRST Tech Challenge teams and the robotics portion of the UVA Tech Camps, demos at the Boy Scout Camporee and various commercial locations and schools.
Since 2001 Team 619 has successfully participated annually in FIRST Regional Competitions in Richmond, Myrtle Beach, and Washington, D.C.

7. By supporting Cavalier Robotics FIRST Team 619 you are making a positive difference in the lives of local kids, the future of your community, and the world by training the leaders of tomorrow.
You are providing the motivation and opportunities to inspire young people to become the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Strengthen reputation
- Build technological work force
- Create future employee pipeline
- Provide volunteer opportunities

8. 70% of FRC® (FIRST Robotics Competition) alumni reported an increased motivation to do well in school.
88% of FRC alumni went on to college.
80% of schools reported FIRST involvement has led to the creation of new courses and/or integration of robotics instruction into existing classes.
“FIRST isn’t about building robots, it’s about developing life skills. The kids learn skills in relationships, teamwork, finance, fundraising, budgeting, and project management. The partnership between academia, the community, and industry...will build our future employees and future citizens.”
- Steve Sanghi, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Microchip Technology, Member of the FIRST Board of Directors

9. Our students come from High Schools throughout the region: Albemarle, Western Albemarle, Monticello, and Charlottesville High Schools; St. Anne’s Belfield, and students who are home schooled.
Post their experiences on the Cavalier Robotics team, our students have entered colleges and universities such as University of Virginia, MIT, Tufts, Stanford, UC Berkley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, University of West Virginia, and many more.
Over the past three years, 93% of our graduating students have entered college to pursue a STEM-related course of study.

10. Why sponsor? Your name on a ROBOT!!
Your support of student success, responsibility, accountability, and the pursuit of careers in science or technology.
Your support of our students carrying STEM enthusiasm and creativity into the community.

11. Sponsorship Levels Alessandro Volta - $1000 - $2499
Large (8x8) logo on sponsor banner at competition
albert Einstein - $5,000 plus
Rotating link on CARobotics website
Company name as part of the team name
Medium Logo on robot
Name on letterhead
Medium Logo on T-shirt
Individual banner at competition
Name on sponsor wall (24 x 24)
Name in all press
T-shirt
Static Logo and link on CARobotics
Large color logo on the robot
Robert Goddard - $500 - $999
Large logo on T-shirts
Rotating logo on front page of website
Large banner on sponsor wall
Name on sponsor wall (10 x 14)
T-Shirt and medallion
Medium (6x6) logo on sponsor banner at competition
Invitation to VIP luncheon
Sm. Logo on T-shirt
Sm. Logo on Robot
Nikola Tesla - $2,500 - $4,999
Dominate logo on sponsor banner at competition
James Watt - $100 - $499
Logo on sponsor page of website
Static logo and link on CARobotics
Name on sponsor wall (9 x 12)
Medium color logo on the robot
Small (4x4) logo on sponsor banner at competition
Banner on sponsor wall (24 x 36)
Electron - $ and under
T-shirt and medallion
Certification of appreciation
Name on sponsor page of website

12. We do not do this alone! We thank the University of Virginia School of Engineering We thank our many private sponsors and We thank YOU!! … for making this team possible. Join us today.

13. Mailing Address: Charlottesville/Albemarle Robotics 536 Pantops Center #234 Charlottesville, VA 22911