[Rick TYler]

Exothermics Robotics, Explorer Post 2036, vision and mission statements are below. I doubt the students know these, and THEIR statement of vision and mission would be different.

Vision: To inspire students in junior and senior high school (ages 12 to 17) to consider further education and careers in science and technology, regardless of their economic status and current career expectations.

Mission: To develop a sustaining community-based technology involvement program in western Washington, which will provide opportunities to students to explore the exciting aspects of science and technology by:

• Having students work with experienced adult mentors.

• Using robotics competitions to stimulate excitement in the learning process, science, and engineering.

• Leveraging corporate and other resources in reaching out to all parts of our local youth community, with a special emphasis on students who attend schools which do not have the resources to offer these programs as part of their regular curriculum.