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

[bduddy]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

Go to it, men (and women!) I would write, myself-they pretty much have to acknowledge you at least then. The first time, at least >_>

[synth3tk]

Can we get a concentrated effort on this task? Have a group of people post a draft, let the community help shape it up to fully explain our situation, but not seem too "bleh", then have everyone we know send a copy.

I think that'll get their attention.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by synth3tk

... then have everyone we know send a copy.

I think that'll get their attention.

Politicians are much more influenced by individual efforts than mass-marketed spam.

[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

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

Politicians are much more influenced by individual efforts than mass-marketed spam.

True. But sometimes collective efforts can be just as effective.

[16MentalTempest]

Wendymom, that is the most amazing piece of writing I've seen on this website. It is no surprise to me that the biggest award a team can receive is NOT for winning the competition, but for inspiring others to see science and technology as a fun, exciting, and rewarding field to go into. More than anything, this is the impact that FIRST will have on my life. What we, as a collective community should do, is let everyone in the country, heck even the world, know what we are about and why it is so important to us. We've already gotten a darn good start on it, as far as I know, but like that old saying goes, "It can always be better." And while we can try our hardest, just like in real life, our hard work may not always be acknowledged, but trust me, I'm sure FIRST has been taken note of.

This is by far the best thing I've heard anyone say in my life: "All this we can do. And all this we will do."

[jamie_1930]

I'm with killraine Kamen for cabinet, and to me this sounds like a good button idea. Anyone else think so?