President Obama said it - let's do it...

[wendymom]

Originally Posted by OScubed

"For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do. "

I'm already trying to figure out how to work this quote into our marketing material!!!

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by wendymom

I'm already trying to figure out how to work this quote into our marketing material!!!

When you do, don't hesitate to share it with the rest of us!!!


I sense a new era for our little niche in the world, and he seems like just the man to help nudge it along. But remember, this is not just about one man, though he is very influential. We've got to help this change happen!

[CDH Jeff]

this sounds like a job for the people that get to meat him after they win in the finals. ask him for more TV time for FIRST.

[waialua359]

Well if team 2090 wins championship this year, I'm sure the President will do one better. Visit them instead of the team visiting him.

[qwertyuiop[]\]

i hope that we will see obama at the DC regional. We are already sending letters to our politicians and on thursday we are going to send out team members to their offices as a friendly reminder. Maybe we could get obama to come.

[N7UJJ]

Originally Posted by CDH Jeff

this sounds like a job for the people that get to meat him after they win in the finals. ask him for more TV time for FIRST.

Champion teams are not necessarily invited to meet the president. I believe it has happened only three times in the history of FIRST.

[Kyle Love]

As a soon to be educator (okay so I'm only half way through my undergrad...) this is good news for me.

[demosthenes2k8]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10142451-54.html

Solar power might be a bad idea after all...but I'd vote for Dean!

[OScubed]

Originally Posted by demosthenes2k8

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10142451-54.html
Solar power might be a bad idea after all...but I'd vote for Dean!

There's a big difference between solar power being a "bad idea" and current technology creating dirty waste products. I'd hazard to say that the materials that will make solar power the most cost effective probably haven't been invented yet, and that even with some of the toxic byproducts their contribution to total global pollution is miniscule compared to the general electronics industry which uses many of the same chemicals, and creates the same byproducts.

Solar energy (and tide energy) is FREE energy. It's the most plentiful energy we have. It powers many other energy sources including wind, currents, etc. We already eat, and power our vehicles on converted solar energy through plant products. Far and away the bulk of it is just radiated back into space.

Dean would tell you that the waste byproduct issue is a problem to be solved - not a show stopping reason not to do it.

[Adam Y.]

Originally Posted by demosthenes2k8

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10142451-54.html

Solar power might be a bad idea after all...but I'd vote for Dean!

Yes because the only way to use solar energy is to use it to produce electricity.

[Kyle Love]

I'm pretty sure this speech was NOT aimed at FIRST. There is a big push for STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) in K-12 curriculum now. However, STEM can be supplemented very well with FIRST (or other robotic competition). It is good to see the support for STEM.

[Greg Peshek]

If anyone is/was listening to President Obama's speech to his White House staff on CNN just recently, he mentioned that he was particularly looking for his staff to call upon regular people, scientists, educators.. etc to help push forward policies and get new ideas to advance the nation. (That was what he said in a nutshell)

Now this sounds like a very good opportunity for all teams to start connecting with the new White House staff and to see if anything can be done in the new President's administration to push FIRST into the STEM program that President Obama and his new administration support.

Seems like this could really fall in line with what he's looking for from his staff as far as ideas and advancement goes. We'll certainly see what the future holds.

[wendymom]

Originally Posted by synth3tk

When you do, don't hesitate to share it with the rest of us!!!


I sense a new era for our little niche in the world, and he seems like just the man to help nudge it along. But remember, this is not just about one man, though he is very influential. We've got to help this change happen!

Dear Sir/Madam,

If you believe that an infusion of innovative engineers is essential to the success of your company, and vital to keeping America in the technology forefront; you will agree that supporting youth technology programs like ours is crucial and worthwhile.

4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics team comprised of student and adult members. Adult members (volunteers, parents, professionals, and college students) serve as mentors to guide student members (middle and high school students) in team management, engineering and computer programming; and to develop essential leadership skills as in any real life organizations. The goal is to inspire and support these youth members who will in turn, inspire and support others in the community and eventually become leaders of tomorrow.

President Obama said in his inauguration speech “ we will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do. " In this shrinking economy, it is even more critical that community leaders and corporations like yours step up and invest in mentoring programs like ours.

Sponsoring Exploding Bacon is really an investment in the community and in the future of America. We do more than build robots, our team has made presentations in elementary schools, public libraries, community festivals, and in the Orlando Science Center. Our youth members mentor to two FIRST Lego League teams and we also mentor an FRC Rookie team. We are a community service group as well.

It is very easy to become a sponsor of 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics. Some companies just write a check. Others provide mentors, services, products, and meals to the team. Your donation is tax-deductible. The form in the package details the different levels of sponsorships. Whatever level you choose, you are a vital part of the program and we are grateful.

We have enclosed an introductory package, which provides you with more information about the team and the FIRST competition. The students create the package and we appreciate any feedback you may have. We would be happy to visit your workplace, bring the robots and do a presentation.

We will contact you soon to answer any questions you may have. However, you can contact me, Wendy Austin at 407-247-6776, any time. If you are ready you can return the form in the enclosed envelope if you are ready.

In this troubling economy, we all have to be very judicious in allocating our limited funds. We need to invest smartly in programs that have the largest impact on our youths, and to secure our country’s future. We need your support to make the mission of the 4-H FIRST a reality for more young people in the Central Florida area.

Sincerely,
Wendy Austin

Team Mom