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Liberty High School’s FIRST Robotics Club

Liberty High School’s FIRST Robotics Club. Team 4131: The Botty Builders. The Vision and Mission of FRC. The Vision:

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Liberty High School’s FIRST Robotics Club

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  1. Liberty High School’s FIRST Robotics Club Team 4131: The Botty Builders

  2. The Vision and Mission of FRC • The 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 leaders." Dean Kamen, Founder • The Mission: 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 that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  3. FIRST at a Glance • FIRST • Founded 1989 • Headquartered in Manchester, NH • 501(c)(3) public charity • Leadership • Dean Kamen, Founder • Sheri S. McCoy and Robert M. Tuttle, Co-Chairs • Don Bossi, President • Supporters • More than 130,000 Volunteers make FIRST happen  • FIRST is supported by a network of more than 3,500 Sponsors, including corporations, educational and professional institutions, and individuals • Overall Reach - All Programs Combined (projected for the 2013/14 season) • 350,000+ students • 32,650 teams • 28,000+ robots • 64,000+ Mentors/adult supporters • 66,000+ other Volunteers (e.g. events Volunteers, Operational and Affiliate Partners) Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  4. What is the FRC competition? • 2014 FIRST Robotics Competition • 2,850 teams • 71,250 high-school students (Grades 9-12) • 54 Regional Events; 4 Qualifying Championships; 36 Qualifying Competitions • FIRST Robotics Competition Championship at the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, MO, April 23-26, 2014 • Robots are built in 6 weeks from a common kit of parts provided by FIRST, and typically weigh up to 150 lbs. • Check out the website • http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/vision Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  5. This is our team! Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  6. Previous Competitions • Our team has participated in two fun-filled FRC competitions! 2012 2013 Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  7. Rebound Rumble 2012 Seattle Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  8. Ultimate Ascent: 2013 Spokane Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  9. Why we need sponsors! • Our calculated budget for the 2014 year is over 20,000 dollars • We have to pay for the cost of entry fees, tools, transportation and travel costs for competition! • Every little donation helps whether it is in the form of mentorship, money, or tools and equipment! Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

  10. Thank you for taking time to consider supporting our team! Liberty High School Botty Builders Team 4131

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