Introducing: The Team

Students, Teachers, Mentors

Principles of FIRST
For Gracious
Inspiration and Professionalism
Recognition of Getting kids excited
Science and about science &
Technology technology
History of our Team
Aluminum Narwhals
Motto… Pointing the way to robotics!

Team Cheer… BLARG!!

How do Students Benefit?
Real World Application
Business Model, Engineering Environment
Building Skills
Software, Fabricating, Public Relations
Colleges Love It!
Resume, College Apps, Scholarships, Course Credit
It’s Fun and It’s Family
Important Dates!
January 9th, Build Season Begins
February 18th, Chairman’s Award deadline
February 23rd, Ship Date
March 4-6, San Diego Regional Competition
April 15-17, FIRST National Championship in Atlanta
Build Season
January 9th – February 23rd

• Analyze the Game

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

• PARENTS WE NEED YOU HERE!!!

• Food, Proctoring, Transportation
Expenses
San Diego Regional fee $6,500
Robot Build Materials $7,000
Marketing $2,000
Teacher stipend $2,000
Championship fee $5,000
Shipping &Travel $15,000

Grand Total $37,500

Fundraising Budget
 Grants and Sponsors
 NASA $5,500
 Dean Kamen $1,000
 Qualcomm $5,000
 Nordson/Asymtek $2,500
 ViaSat* $5,000
 Other corporate grants*? $7,000
 CCA Foundation $5,000
 Membership Dues $4,000
 Individual Contributions $2,500
 Grand 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 & Mentoring
Meals during build season
Corporate matching gifts
Sign up for eScrip or donate an item to CCABay
Donate Tools and materials
FIRST Chairman’s Award
Highest award in FIRST
Rookie 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 team
Executive summary
Essay 1500 words
3 minute video
How to Contact us!
My email: logan_mercer@yahoo.com
Mr. Remington: Michael.Remington@sduhsd.net
Lead Mentor Joel Hartley: joel@driveok.com
Business Mentor Shan McClure:
shanmcclure@san.rr.com