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Welcome to CCA FIRST Robotics Team 3128 “Aluminum Narwhals”. Introducing: The Team Students, Teachers, Mentors. Principles of FIRST. F or I nspiration and R ecognition of S cience and T echnology. Gracious Professionalism Getting kids excited about science & technology.
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Welcome to CCA FIRST RoboticsTeam 3128“Aluminum Narwhals” 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
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 • It’s Fun and It’s Family
Important Dates! • January 9th, Build Season Begins • February 18th, Chairman’s Award deadline • February 23rd, Ship Date • March 4-6, San Diego Regional Competition • April 15-17, FIRST National Championship in Atlanta
Build Season • January 9th – February 23rd • 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 $100.00 • Write a check to or Donate Online to the CCA Foundation www.canyoncrestfoundation.org • 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 Chairman’s 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 email: logan_mercer@yahoo.com • Mr. Remington: Michael.Remington@sduhsd.net • Lead Mentor Joel Hartley: joel@driveok.com • Business Mentor Shan McClure: shanmcclure@san.rr.com