introducing: the team students, teachers, mentors

Introducing: The TeamStudents, Teachers, Mentors

Principles of FIRSTForInspiration and Recognition ofScience andTechnology

Gracious Professionalism

Getting kids excited about science & technology

History of our Team

Aluminum NarwhalsMotto… Pointing the way to

robotics!

Team Cheer… BLARG!!

How do Students Benefit?Real World Application

Business Model, Engineering EnvironmentBuilding Skills

Software, Fabricating, Public RelationsColleges Love It!

Resume, College Apps, Scholarships, Course Credit

It’s Fun and It’s Family

Important Dates!January 9th, Build Season BeginsFebruary 18th, Chairman’s Award deadlineFebruary 23rd, Ship DateMarch 4-6, San Diego Regional CompetitionApril 15-17, FIRST National Championship in

Atlanta

Build SeasonJanuary 9th – February 23rd

• Analyze the Game• Prototype Design• Model the Design• Fabrication• Assembly• Testing

• PARENTS WE NEED YOU HERE!!!• Food, Proctoring, Transportation

ExpensesSan Diego Regional fee $6,500Robot Build Materials $7,000Marketing $2,000Teacher stipend $2,000Championship fee $5,000 Shipping &Travel $15,000

Grand Total $37,500

Fundraising BudgetGrants and Sponsors

NASA $5,500Dean Kamen $1,000Qualcomm $5,000Nordson/Asymtek $2,500ViaSat* $5,000Other corporate grants*? $7,000CCA Foundation $5,000

Membership Dues $4,000 Individual Contributions $2,500Grand Total $37,500

How can a Parent Help?Pay membership dues $100.00

Write a check to or Donate Online to the CCA Foundation www.canyoncrestfoundation.org

Donation deadline January 9.Proctoring & MentoringMeals during build seasonCorporate matching giftsSign up for eScrip or donate an item to

CCABayDonate Tools and materials

FIRST Chairman’s AwardHighest award in FIRSTRookie team winner qualifies for Championship“Celebrates the rookie team exemplifying a young

but strong partnership effort, as well as implementing the mission of FIRST to inspire students to learn more about science and technology”

Tells the story of our teamExecutive summaryEssay 1500 words3 minute video

How to Contact us!My email: logan_mercer@yahoo.comMr. Remington:

Michael.Remington@sduhsd.netLead Mentor Joel Hartley: joel@driveok.comBusiness Mentor Shan McClure:

shanmcclure@san.rr.com