[KathieK]

Since Team 1597 hasn't had a chance to sign up for ChiefDelphi yet they asked if I would post this on their behalf. Congratulations to Team 1597 for you are learning the value of giving back.
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The Blue Falcons take part in community service activities such as maintaining the safety glass station at the 2005 FRC NYC Regional Competition.
They are currently doing volunteer work with the NYCDOE Region 2 Robotics Initiative, which involves mentoring Bronx Lego League teams with Morris Campus/Fieldston and Lehman High Schools, respectively. Team members participate in recruiting freshmen to the Bronx Aerospace Academy High School by attending high school fairs and giving presentations, and sponsoring seminars to our current student population. Team members organized a letter writing campaign to the troops in Iraq, and team socials for NYC/NJ FIRST Robotics teams in the late Spring of 2005. In October 2005, our team members participated in a book drive where they delivered about 400 lbs worth of books to the Duel on the Delaware in Carney’s Point, NJ. In addition, our student members collected food for our local food drive, donating food to the local fire department. Other activities include conducting presentations to schools interested in starting a robotics teams. On Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the month of January, our team members mentor four FLL teams at their schools. The weekend of January 28 and 29, 2006, our Robotics team plans to volunteer at the Citywide FLL Competition at Riverbank State Park.
On Christmas eve, Saturday, December 24, 2005 a package containing 35 lbs 6 oz. went out to the troops serving in Iraq as part of a letter writing our Robotics team members participated in. In addition to the letters, items such as paper, pens/pencils, envelopes, playing cards, and playing dice were included in the mailing which should be there in about three weeks or so.
On Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2005, 5 Blue Falcons Robotics Team members performed community service at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in Manhattan. On Christmas morning, team members served breakfast on the buffet line, prepared tuna fish sandwiches, wrapped gifts, and bagged lunches.
The students who participated in this activity found it extremely gratifying and had a great time as some did not want to leave. The team members received 6 hours of community service as they worked diligently and hard from 9:00 AM to after 12:00 PM.


Stacy M. Weaver, Mathematics Teacher
Blue Falcons Robotics FIRST Team 1597 Coach/FVC 39 Coach
2005 NYC FRC Rookie All-Stars