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AWIM Advisory Committee. March 5, 2010. Agenda. Welcome – Russ Burgei (5 minutes) Company Introductions/AWIM Involvement – All (10-15 minutes) AWIM Overview & Current State – Matt Miller (10 minutes) AAC Background/Purpose – Russ/Matt (10-15 minutes)
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AWIM Advisory Committee March 5, 2010
Agenda • Welcome – Russ Burgei (5 minutes) • Company Introductions/AWIM Involvement – All (10-15 minutes) • AWIM Overview & Current State – Matt Miller(10 minutes) • AAC Background/Purpose – Russ/Matt(10-15 minutes) • 2010 Goals for AAC – Russ Burgei(10 minutes) • Proposed Member Actions – Russ Burgei(10 minutes) • Q & A - All (10-15 minutes) • Next Meeting – Russ Burgei
Company Introductions/AWIM Involvement • ALCOA • AVL • Robert Bosch Corp. (2011 Committee Chair) • Caterpillar • General Motors • Honeywell • Johnson Controls, Inc. (2010 Committee Chair) • Magna • Nissan • TARDEC • Toyota
AWIM Update • 2009 AWIM Kit Distribution • 1,709 kits distributed • (3397 distributed through November 30, 2008) • 25.9% of kits distributed were purchased (425 Total Kits Purchased) • $44, 955 - Revenue brought in from kit sales • 100% of complimentary kits distributed were partnered with STEM professional or part of a funded Special initiative (54% in 2008)
A World In Motion Funding • At projected spend rates, AWIM will experience a deficit between cash flow and expenses in 2012 • By 2013, AWIM deficit is significant • It is projected that AWIM has the potential to generate up to $150K annually in kit sales and sponsorships by 2013 • $500K+ gap in annual funding beginning in 2013
* as of 11/30/09 SAE International approved a new complimentary kit distribution policy in 2009. The result limited the amount of kits distributed to schools, but provided for quality volunteer support of classrooms.
* 150 JCI volunteers include volunteers from other companies supporting JCI sponsored initiatives.
2009 AWIM Volunteer Programs Abroad 10 volunteers 74 volunteers 25 volunteers
Where SAE and AWIM Fit in the “Pipeline”… FIRST SAE CDS AWIM PLTW
New Development Update Fuel Cell Curriculum • Released January 2009 • Middle School Program • 12 Lessons • Force, Motion, Energy Transfer, Green Design
New Development Update Gravity Cruiser • Pilot/Field Testing Complete • 15 Lessons • Designed for Grade 6 • Force, Motion, Torque, Levers, Simple Machines
New Development Update K-3 Development • K & 2 Activities Pilot Testing Complete • Supplemental Children’s Books in Design Process • 1 & 3 Activities in Design Process • Pilot & Field Testing to Complete 2010 • Finial Versions Due September 2010 • Ready for Distribution Fall 2010 Sample Book Illustrations (Kindergarten Level Book)
New AWIM Website • Improvement: • Expanded Teacher & Volunteer Resources • Better Organization of Challenge Material • Ability for Teachers & Volunteers to Share • Student Work • Highlights of Foundation Special Initiatives • AWIM Challenge Resources • Improved Format of Company Coordinator • Tool Registration System • Seamless Format with Foundation Website • Future Improvements: • Live Teacher & Volunteer Interactions using • AWIM Facebook Page • Additional Interactive Learning Tools www.awim.org
AAC Focus / Purpose • Development of resources for AWIM • Strategic planning for implementation • Providing leadership support to AWIM • Identify best practices for collaboration among companies • Introduce AWIM to new corporate partners
2010 AAC Goals • New Corporate Involvement • 2 new AWIM companies supporting with volunteers • New Corporate Donations • $300K in pledges, contributions, sponsorships from AAC members OR leads generated by AAC members • Currently at $180K for 2010
Proposed Actions • Introduce AWIM to like-minded companies • Invite to JetToy Olympics • Facilitate Classroom visit(s) • Host a community breakfast to introduce/showcase program • Provide “leads” to SAE Staff • Introduce program & SAE staff to decision-makers • Invite SAE staff for present to company leadership • “Open doors” for SAE Foundation staff with prospective corp. donors
Next Meetings • Late Spring 2010 • Report on established action items • Revise actions as needed • Fall 2010 • Update on goals/actions • December 2010 • Establish 2011 goals/actions • Nominate new companies to join AAC