Introducing School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. to LIFT’s Manufacturing Round Table

1. Introducing School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. to LIFT’s Manufacturing Round Table Presented by John Loonam, Scott Schuler, Janet Anderson and Joani Madarash SBPLI, Inc. John Loonam

2. Why Are We Here? Our purpose is to: • inform you of our programs • gain your support and interest • seek your business’ financial support • ask that you support your school district create and/or build their program • endorse and recommend school team mentoring to your employees John Loonam

3. SBPLI Sponsored Programs Alumni- Corporate Job Links John Loonam

4. This Great Endeavor • Imagine: • 1000 engineers available to your business every year • educated by one of the best school systems in the United States • with hands on experience using state of the art technologies • experiencing the fundamentals of teamwork focused on a winning design • mentored by some of the finest L.I. professional engineers • recognized by College Scholarship worth well over $225,000 in 2008 alone…$2 .5M to date • Welcome to the SBPLI sponsored LI FIRST Robotics Competition Regionals held at Hofstra University, March 2008 … 1000 students from 39 of our Long Island high schools. John Loonam

5. SBPLI Sponsored Programs L.I. FIRST Robotics The FIRST Robotics Competition… a FIRST partnership program supported by SBPLI, Inc. Scott Schuler

6. FIRST Robotics Competition …Hofstra University Vision "To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.“ Dean Kamen, Founder-U.S. FIRST Vision "To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated… Scott Schuler

7. FIRST Robotics Team Functions Most importantly LI FIRST Robotics teams develop creates the culture and spirit of Teamwork, Gracious Professionalism, “Coopertition”. Scott Schuler • Most successful teams use a corporate model to focus their team members: • Strategic Planning: develops the overall strategy required to score the most points and develop a general specification. • Business Management: develops and implements the fundraising and budgeting plan. • Engineering Development: overall responsibility for the robot product. Based on the specification, it identifies and creates design, electronics, hydraulics, software development and mechanical engineering subsystems. • Manufacturing and Test: builds and test the robot. (per the specification) • Media Services: handles artwork, web design, crate building, and public relations. • Program Mgmt: Things never run smoothly; competition rules limit what can be spent on the robot, certain types of materials may be cost prohibitive… trade-offs are constantly being made. Program Mgmt provides the overarching decision making process using cost, schedules and technical performance for its guidance.

8. About SBPLI L.I.FIRST Robotics • Mr. Fred Breithut, Founder - President, SBPLI, Inc. • NYS incorporated 1984 • 501 (c)3 non-profit organization • Board of Directors are all actively involved, representing a wide spectrum of large and mid sized LI firms, universities and school districts Fred Breithut w/Hauppauge HS Team, Robotic Eagles, Mark McLeod Northrop Grumman mentor and Patricia Sullivan-Kriss, Hauppauge School Superintendent Scott Schuler

9. Members of the Development Council and Board of Directors • Accesslinx: Joani Madarash • BAE Systems: Bruce Mathews, Meredith Gordon • BDS, Inc: Joseph Sicinski • Brookhaven National Labs: Ken White • CEMS: David Vandergoot • DeVry University: Larry Spitz • Early Electronics: Chris Early • Expert Events: Nancy Rasmussen • ExecuLeaders: Rich Kruse • Farmingdale State University: Dr. Lorraine Greenwald , Lena Cuomo, • FESTO: Hans Zobel, Michael Cybulski, Christopher Stabile • Hauppauge UFSD: Patricia Sullivan-Kriss • Hewlett-Packard: Kristin O’Rourke • HKM Associates: Jeffrey Weiner • Hofstra University: Simona Doboli, Colm Kennedy • IngemanSmith LLP: Mary Anne Sadowski • Key Span Energy: Paul Cotrone • NEFCU: William Youngfert • Leard Environmental Services, Tina Marie Leard • LI FIRST: Janet Anderson • Northrop Grumman: Robert Martin, Mark McLeod, Christina Aizona • PRMG: John Zaher • St. John's University: MaryEllen Freely • School Construction: Nicholas Amoruso, William Reece • Self: Frank Saracino, John Schineller, Bruce Petersen • SBPLI-LI FIRST: Fred Breithut, John Loonam • South Oaks Hospital, Kristie Golden, • SUNY - Stony Brook University, Robert Kukta • Syosset UFSD, Kathleen Goldin, • WAMU: Gregory Fitzgerald • Winet Communications, Timothy Votapka • Ziehm Medical, Scott Schuler Board of Directors: Blue Bold Font Scott Schuler

10. About SBPLI L.I.FIRST Robotics(continued) Focus • To date, SBPLI has brought together over 100 Long Island school districts and businesses for the purpose of helping those who prepare students to better understand the skills needed by the companies that hire within that workforce. • Accomplishments • Introduced FIRST Robotics competitions on L.I. in 1999. • In 2008, 46 high schools competed at Hofstra University – 39 from L.I. • Our students have received over $2.5M in college scholarships to date as a result of LI FIRST Robotics participation in the program. Scott Schuler

11. School- Business Partnerships of Long Island 2008 First Robotics CompetitionHofstra University – March 27-29, 200846 High School Participants • Suffolk County • Bay Shore High School • Comsewogue High School, Port Jefferson • Copiague High School • Deer Park High School • William Floyd High School, Mastic Beach • Hauppauge High School • Lindenhurst High School • Longwood High School • Miller Place High School • Mount Sinai High School • Patchogue- Medford High School • Port Jefferson Robotics Club • Pierson High School, Sag Harbor • Sachem High Schools, Farmingville • Sayville High School • Smithtown High Schools • Southold Jr./Sr. High School • Walt Whitman High School, So. Huntington • West Babylon High School • West Islip High School Nassau County • Baldwin Sr. High School • Carle Place High School • W.T. Clarke High School, East Meadow • Division Avenue High School, Levittown • Freeport High School • Great Neck South High School • Glen Cove High School • Hicksville High School • Island Trees High School, Levittown • MacArthur High School, Levittown • Malverne High School • Oceanside High School • Plainedge High School, No. Massapequa • Plainview-Old Bethpage High School • Roosevelt High School • Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington • Sewanhaka High School, Floral Park • Uniondale High School • Westbury High School • Teams from Other Regions • Brearly High School & Chapin High School, NYC • Champion High School, Warren Ohio • Curtis High School, Staten Island, NYC • McKee Vocational High School, Staten Island, NYC • Port Richmond , Staten Island, NYC • Somerville , NJ • Staten Island Technical High School, NYC Our Goal; Every L.I. high school given the opportunity to participate in the Long Island’s FIRST Robotics Competition Scott Schuler

12. SBPLI Sponsored Programs FIRST LEGO League The FIRST LEGO League … a FIRST partnership program supported by SBPLI, Inc. Janet Anderson

13. About SBPLI FIRST LEGO League • Demographics • Ages 9-14 • Over 10,000 teams world wide • 62 Championship Tournaments • 1 World Festival • Long Island Program est. 2004 • 57 teams in 2007 Long Island Championship Tournament 2007 Brookhaven National Laboratory Technology Transfer Award Winner: Team 2343, L.I. Robotics Club, Plainview Janet Anderson

14. About SBPLI FIRST LEGO League (continued) Focus • FLL is a result of an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult mentors, FLL students solve real-world engineering challenges and develop important life skills. FLL Values • Respect each other in the best spirit of teamwork • Behave with courtesy and compassion for others at all times • Honor the spirit of friendly competition • Act with Integrity • Demonstrate gracious professionalism • Encourage others to adopt these principles Janet Anderson

15. L.I. School Endorsements Dr. Fayth Vaughan Shavuo, Principal Roosevelt High School “The success of the Roosevelt High School Robotics Team is an example of the power of partnership in action. Four years ago, Northrop Grumman took the lead in supporting our rookie team by providing both human and financial resources to our school community. The award winning Rough Riders Robotics team has become a symbol of academic focus and improved achievement in our school community.”  Dr. Frank Saracino, Former Superintendent of East Meadow USFD “One of the roles of education is to recognize national needs and the needs of its citizenry.  In today's technologically explosive world, it is important that we offer programs to provide cutting edge experiences for our students.  The FIRST Robotics program not only offers technological skill building but also provides it with in an enjoyable, motivational experience.”  Janet Anderson

16. L.I. Business Endorsements Bob Martin, Director Technical Operations, Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems Eastern Region “Nationally and locally we need to generate more engineering talent. This program fosters a “connection” between students and mentors that is unique in its concept and execution. Students benefit from learning the “how and why” of engineering, and mentors are rekindled by the spirit of the young people they work with. This is truly a win/win program for our future. We cannot afford to let it fail.” Hans Zobel, CEO FESTO “We have found that this competition truly works to inspire young people to pursue careers in the engineering field. The students of today are the workforce of tomorrow. We owe it to the communities in which we live, to help with this event.” Nick Amoruso, Principal School Construction Consultants, Inc. " The FIRST Robotics Program provides children with the opportunity to connect with mentors in the various fields of Science, Technology and Engineering.  This valuable learning experience will provide our children with a strong foundation for all the accomplishments they achieve throughout life.  Their success can have an astounding impact on the world." Janet Anderson

17. L.I. Business Endorsements Scott Schuler, Chief Marketing Officer, Ziehm Medical LLC “FIRST provides an opportunity to invest in the shaping the future of our workforce, by providing real world experiences to students otherwise not found in high school. While high school classes provide an academic background in individual areas, and sports provide opportunity to be part of a team, FIRST combines hands-on experiences in employable skills such as project management, technology, marketing, and finance… all within a team environment.  FIRST is not about building robots, it’s about building the type of future employees needed for business success.” Dr. Kristie Golden, Director, Grants & Research, The Long Island Home South Oaks Hospital “The team effort lends itself to the inclusion of youth with all different interests and capabilities.  The overall competition brings out the best in the students and provides a natural setting to demonstrate how helpful and supportive they can be toward one another.“ Frank Otto, EDO CEO retired “SBPLI’s FIRST Robotics is the best kept secret on Long Island” Janet Anderson

18. Joani Madarash

19. Why Sixty over Sixty Awards Program?  Opportunity to honor individuals over the age of sixty who have made positive, tangible contributions to making Long Island, the great community that it is, and do so on an annual basis. These people are the dreamers who have achieved their dreams…and will inspire the next generation of dreamers!  Create an even greater awareness of Long Island’s FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST LEGO League programs and the opportunities they provide high school and middle school students, complementing the LI school districts’ goal of achieving scholastic excellence.  Provide recognition to sponsors who ensure the continued support of our students as they compete in the LI regional events throughout this and the next decade. Joani Madarash

20. Sponsors Benefits From the Online Journal 365/24/7 exposure … more than just one night Reaches thousands in the organization’s community … compared to hundreds at the Event Ad offers branding and links to company website … compared to a passive page in a printed book High Visibility Banner & Multiple Menus for ads … adds exposure not found in a paper journal Reach all at event with high impact display … compared to an ad page buried in a printed book www.SBPLIGala.com Joani Madarash

21. In Summary … • SBPLI, Inc. is well established and proven within both the Business Community and NYS/LI School Districts. • FIRST, both Robotics and LEGO League are focused on the students academic careers …SBPLI, Inc. is its leader on Long Island. • The LI FIRST Regional is considered by both FIRST and participating School Districts to be an excellent venue to demonstrate our students math, science and technology capabilities. SBPLI, Inc. and Hofstra University are recognized for this highly professionally run event. • Sixty over Sixty will serve another sector of our LI community …recognition of our outstanding seniors who continue to enhance our LI community through application of their talent and commitment and it will provide the needed financial support. We don’t have kids building Robots…instead we have Robots preparing and strengthening our kids for the 21st Century! Joani Madarash

22. Websites www.sbpli-lifirst.org www.usfirst.org/what/frc www.firstlegoleague.org www.sbpligala.com Joani Madarash

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24. SBPLI LI- FIRST Robotics Competition Sponsors • BAE Systems * • Battelle Memorial Institute • BDS • Bethpage Federal Credit Union* • CEMS • DE VRY University* • Eastern Construction Mgmt • EDO Corporation • Farmingdale State College* • FESTO * • Hewlett Packard • InfoHighway • Ingerman Smith LLP • JPMorgan CHASE * • Leard Environmental Services, Inc. • L.I. Fiber Exchange • Long Island Hospital Network • Moore Stephens PC • Municipal Testing Labs • Nassau Educators Fed. Credit Union • Netsmart Technologies, Inc. • Newmark, Knight Frank • North Atlantic Industries • Northrop Grumman Corp* • Suffolk County Legislator-Steve Stern • School Construction Consultants, Inc.   • NYS Senator Owen H. Johnson * • South Oaks Hospital • Stony Brook University* • Suffolk County National Bank • Teachers Federal Credit Union • Washington Mutual* • Sponsors who gave $5,000 or more in support of the 2008 • LI FIRST Robotics Competition Regional

25. School- Business Partnerships of Long Island 2008 First Robotics CompetitionHofstra University – March 27-29, 200846 High School Participants • Suffolk County • Bay Shore High School • Comsewogue High School, Port Jefferson • Copiague High School • Deer Park High School • William Floyd High School, Mastic Beach • Hauppauge High School • Lindenhurst High School • Longwood High School • Miller Place High School • Mount Sinai High School • Patchogue- Medford High School • Port Jefferson Robotics Club • Pierson High School, Sag Harbor • Sachem High Schools, Farmingville • Sayville High School • Smithtown High Schools • Southold Jr./Sr. High School • Walt Whitman High School, So. Huntington • West Babylon High School • West Islip High School Nassau County • Baldwin Sr. High School • Carle Place High School • W.T. Clarke High School, East Meadow • Division Avenue High School, Levittown • Freeport High School • Great Neck South High School • Glen Cove High School • Hicksville High School • Island Trees High School, Levittown • MacArthur High School, Levittown • Malverne High School • Oceanside High School • Plainedge High School, No. Massapequa • Plainview-Old Bethpage High School • Roosevelt High School • Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington • Sewanhaka High School, Floral Park • Uniondale High School • Westbury High School • Teams from Other Regions • Brearly High School & Chapin High School, NYC • Champion High School, Warren Ohio • Curtis High School, Staten Island, NYC • McKee Vocational High School, Staten Island, NYC • Port Richmond , Staten Island, NYC • Somerville , NJ • Staten Island Technical High School, NYC