FRC Team Update 2/18/2022

AnchorFIN COVID POLICY UPDATE

Spectators will be allowed at FIN events beginning 2/25/2022.  Other COVID policies are still in place, including mask requirements. Please read the update HERE.

Anchor2022 Student Impact Survey

Coaches, please pass on this link to your students. This survey is an important tool for us to use when approaching legislators, potential sponsors, and potential groups to start teams. Thank You!

AnchorHelp our Student Board!

The Student Board of Directors is looking for student volunteers to help create a female empowerment collaboration of videos. This will be a brief opportunity to share your story on how FIRST has impacted you, helping to bring more awareness to the gender gap in STEM fields. FIRST Indiana Robotics Student Board is asking that female students make brief (no more than 45 seconds) length videos that showcase their future career goals, college plans, involvement in STEM, etc.

They can upload their videos via this google form. https://forms.gle/MYFYkg3CmfF6onYE9

AnchorSenior Recognition

We will be celebrating our seniors again this Spring with a video honoring them.  What do we need from you?  Your seniors!!! Please send a spreadsheet with the following information (if you have it) First Name, Last Initial Team Number Plans for Next Year – College name and major if known, military, straight to the workforce, etc. Please then share a folder (google folder preferred, but will accept attachments as long as there aren’t a ton) with pictures of your senior.  Name the files team number, first name, last initial, please.  (9999susier.jpg) Please have these submitted to Chris Osborne – cosborne@firstindianarobotics.org by April 1st, 2022.

AnchorFRC Scrimmage Opportunity

Below you will find the information and sign-up link for the 2022 pre-season scrimmage Red Alert will be hosting. Leisurely Response– The 2022 Red Alert Robotics Pre Season Scrimmage February 19th, 10 AM-4 PM https://forms.gle/sp5CkYoS5HKZU5LD6 Location Center Grove Innovation Center 2797 Trojan Lane, Greenwood, Indiana, 46143 Schedule (subject to change) 10 am-11 am — open time on the field to check out the field and test out mechanisms. 11 am-12 pm — open practice time for robots 12 pm-12:30 pm — lunch break (teams are on their own for lunch) 12:30 pm-1:30 pm — match-style practice 1:30 pm-2:30 pm — open field time for practice 2:30 pm-3:30 pm — match-style practice 3:30 pm-4 pm — open time on the field for testing Chairman’s Presentation Practice Opportunity! Red Alert’s Operations team is also hosting a Chairman’s Presentation practice in the collaboration space of the Innovation Center from 11 am-12 pm for any team interested in coming. Teams can come get practice for their presentations, get advice, or have any questions answered.  If you’re interested in participating in this separate activity, please email scrimmage@redalert1741.org For more information please visit our website: www.redalert1741.org/scrimmage

AnchorIN-MaC Micro-Grant Program: Connecting Education, Industry, and Community Initiatives focused on industry exposure and experiences

IN-MaC has launched the 2021-22 Micro-Grant Program, awarding dollars to foster the growth of youth and adult manufacturing initiatives around the state of Indiana. This program aims to provide grant funding to education (K-16), industry, and community-based organizations that implement creative ways to enhance youth and adult experiences in industry. Ranging from $1,000 – $2,000, the Micro-Grants are designed to support innovation and encourage organizations to dedicate funds towards development and program implementation that impact industry awareness. IN-MaC has a targeted interest in: • Projects focused on exposing youth (K-12) to manufacturing through:
  • Virtual Experience or Exposure to Industry Careers
  • STEM Equipment/Curriculum
  • Industry Awareness
  • Hands-On Experiences
  • Camps
  • STEM Related Experiences
• Campaigns focused on efforts to increase exposure and awareness to industry • Innovative projects that demonstrate creativity and that can serve as a model for other    organizations and communities across Indiana We currently do not fund: • General or ongoing organizational support (salaries) • Campaigns for political candidates Who can apply? Micro-Grant funds are open to: • Education (K-16) • Industry • Community partners Apply IN-MaC is accepting request for proposal (RFP): https://bit.ly/3yVnCuN Micro-Grant funds will be distributed to organizations once applications are accepted and approved. Deadline Grants must be applied for in advance of the opportunity. Retroactive requests will not be accepted. The Grant cycle will run from October 1, 2021– June 1, 2022. These grants are filled until the money is gone.  Get in as soon as possible!

AnchorOpportunities with FIRST Indiana Robotics

FIRST Indiana Robotics is looking for your input, advice, guidance, etc.! Board Committees Board of Directors Have you ever thought about sitting on a non-profit board of directors or do you have a parent, mentor, etc. on your team that you think would be a great member of our board of directors?  Please reach out to Renee Becker-Blau – rbeckerblau@firstindianarobotics.org

Cross Program Updates

FTC League Tournaments continue!  Watch some fantastic Freight Frenzy action on our Twitch Channel. February 19th – NorWestin League Tournament – Griffith, IN

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