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How to Get Involved with the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
Check out the FIRST website (www.usfirst.org), and decide how much time you have to give. Then sign up! We look forward to having you with us. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are interested in starting a FIRST Robotics Competition team…
Learn everything you can about FIRST and the FIRST Robotics Competition before committing to forming a team. Find a local team or two, talk to them, and follow their progress through a season. Attend the FIRST Robotics Competition NASA/VCU Regional to gauge the impact of the competition for yourself. Plan to meet with the team leaders and students, speak with their sponsors, and see robots first-hand.
Once you’re ready to start an FRC team at your school, start developing partnerships that will supply your team with mentors and sponsors. Local manufacturing and technology companies are ideal sources of mentors and sponsors, as are local technical schools, colleges, and universities. Many local chapters of professional science and engineering organizations support FIRST through volunteer help from their engineers, scientists, and technologists. If you are unsure where to start, please contact us at: Information.SanDiego.FRC@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are interested in becoming a Team or Regional Event Sponsor…
Companies can support FIRST in a variety of ways, including: Providing financial support Involving employees as mentors or volunteers Providing equipment and facilities Offering scholarships Providing internships
Please contact us at Information.SanDiego.FRC@gmail.com to request more information or to set up a presentation to your company. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are interested in mentoring a team…
If you are interested in becoming a FIRST mentor, talk with the FIRST Regional Director close to you and request information on mentors in your area. Local mentors are likely to know about new teams forming in the area. Rookie teams especially benefit from strong professional mentoring. For more information about mentoring opportunities, please contact us at: Information.SanDiego.FRC@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are interested in volunteering…
Each FIRST Robotics Competition event depends on a large number of volunteers with a broad spectrum of talents to support operating needs and competition demands. Besides volunteer opportunities during the competition event, the Regional Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to help the committee make each year’s event better. Volunteers can: Be a mentor or coach Organize an event or program Help out at a competition If you would like to volunteer to help at the Regional, visit the FIRST website at http://www.usfirst.org, or here at our site, or contact us at: Information.SanDiego.FRC@gmail.com
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If you are interested in making a donation…
If you would like to make a donation to FIRST, please note this important information:
FIRST is a 501 (C)(3) Public Charity Funds received will be used to support FIRST programs. Donations to FIRST are tax deductible to the extent provided by current IRS tax laws and regulations. You can even specify that you would like your donation to help the teams and regional event at the San Diego Regional.
The Federal Tax ID (FEIN) for FIRST is: 22-2990908
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FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology |
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Friday and Saturday - March 7th and 8th, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION! |
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San Diego Qualcomm Regional FIRST Robotics Competition |