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Saturday, May 14 th , 2011

Saturday, May 14 th , 2011. Treasure Coast Research Park Rock Road, Fort Pierce. Extreme Energy Education Event. 5K Community Run/Walk Go Kart Alternative Fuel Race Sustainable Energy Exhibit Area Community Vendors Awards & Recognition. XE3 Mission.

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Saturday, May 14 th , 2011

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  1. Saturday, May 14th, 2011 Treasure Coast Research Park Rock Road, Fort Pierce

  2. Extreme Energy Education Event • 5K Community Run/Walk • Go Kart Alternative Fuel Race • Sustainable Energy Exhibit Area • Community Vendors • Awards & Recognition

  3. XE3 Mission To enhance the educational success of middle school students through innovative activities that focus on renewable and sustainable energy

  4. XE3 Goals • Increase community awareness of sustainable energy and green technology • Increase career awareness & school success among middle school students • Increase opportunities for students to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) activities • Create opportunities for students to develop problem solving & team skills • Strengthen community partnerships

  5. XE3 Objectives • Provide materials for 7 teams from St. Lucie County middle schools to build and race alternative energy go-karts • Provide a venue for alternative energy exhibition vehicles including a race kart from Embry Riddle • Provide a showcase for community partners to demonstrate sustainable energy products and services • Rally volunteers to support XE3 through financial and in-kind donations

  6. XE3 Event Day Itinerary • 7:30 AM Registration • 8:00 AM 5K Race • 9:30 AM Race Awards • 10:00 AM Exhibit Area Opens • 10:00 AM Team Safety Interviews • 11:00 AM Team Race Time Trials • 2:00 PM Presentations & Awards

  7. XE3 Community Partners • XE3 Planning Committee • Treasure Coast Research Park/TCERDA • University of Florida – IFAS • US Department of Agriculture • St. Lucie County School District • St. Lucie County • City of Ft. Pierce

  8. How Can You Help? • Event Sponsor • Associate/Business Membership • Event Day Vendor • Team Mentor • Event Day Volunteer

  9. Event Sponsor Provide financial support or in-kind services in a variety of levels. Sponsors are encouraged to participate in the Exhibit Area on the day of the event. $5000 - Extreme $500 – Tidal $2500 – Biofuel $250 – Fuel Cell $1500 – Solar $100 – Creative $1000 – Wind

  10. Associate/Business Membership Provide on-going financial & mentoring support for XE3 Florida, Inc. Organization • $25 - Associate Member • $50 – Business Member

  11. Event Day Vendor Provide information or services from 10 AM to 3 PM on May14th at the Treasure Coast Research Park in Ft. Pierce. Focus is on organizations that encourage sustainable energy, alternative fuels and environmental conservation Vendors supply their own tent, table, chairs & power & proof of liability insurance $50 Exhibit Fee for each 10 X 10 display area

  12. Team Mentor • Provide industry specific expertise to assist middle school educators and students with the designing and building of the alternative fuel go-karts • Time commitment is approximately 10 hours per month from January to May

  13. Event Day Volunteer XE3 needs volunteers who are willing to give time on Saturday, May 14th to assist with the set-up, operation and clean-up of the XE3 Event. A variety of opportunities are available in a variety of timeframes. If you have 2 or more hours to give, we have the job for you!

  14. XE3 Contacts Website - www.xe3stlucie.com Ann Bowers -772-467-3107 or admin@tcerda.org

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