4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club

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About4‐HExplodingBaconRoboticsClub,
Team1902
Mission Anon‐profitgroupthattrainsyouthinSTEMandbusinessfields
History Ourmissionistoinspireyouthusing4‐Hprinciplesalongwiththetenets
ofgraciousprofessionalismtoexplorescienceandtechnologythrougha
mentorbasedprogram,whichdevelopsleadershipandlifeskillswhile
encouraginginnovationandcreativesolutionstoengineeringand
technicalchallenges.
Current Situation Market Analysis Market Needs Changes In The Market Target Market Marketing Strategies Competitive Advantage Team Development and Growth Resources Future Plans SWOT Risk Analysis Organization and Structure Team Budget Financial Statement F.I.R.S.T.(ForInspirationandRecognitionofScienceandTechnology)has
4levelsofprogramsthatprovideever‐changingchallengestoencourage
problemsolvingandteamworkthroughhandsonexperiencesinthespirit
ofgraciousprofessionalism.ExplodingBaconworkswithvolunteersto
maintainasmanyteamsundertheseprogramsaspossible.
1902isaFIRSTRoboticsCompetition(FRC)Team.Studentsaregivensix
weekstodesignandbuildarobotwiththehelpofprofessionaland
collegementors.Theserobotscompeteinsportlikeeventsonalliancesof
threevs.three.ButthatisnotallaFRCteamdoes.Inordertospread
wordoftheorganizationandinspireasmanystudentsaspossible,teams
competefortheChairman’sAward.Itisthemostprestigiousawardthatis
offeredtoteamsforgoingaboveandbeyondmakingapresenceintheir
localcommunitiestoimpacttheculturearoundthem.
Our4‐Hrelationshipnotonlyprovidesuswithfinancial/liability
supportandnon‐profitstatus,butalsoallowsustoacceptstudentsfrom
anyschooldistrictincludinghomeschoolerswithoutworry.Thistiesin
withouroriginalfoundinggoaltocreateanactive,successfulteamin
whichanystudentmayjoin.
Combiningthesetwoyouthorganizationsimprovesleadership,technical,
andlifeskillsinstudentsandprovidesthemwithadvantagesinfuture
educationandcareeropportunities.
History
CurrentSituation
FirstCompetitionSeason:2006
Veteranteaminour9thyear
Atthefirstmeetingin2005,therewereatotalof
sixkidsandthreeadultmentorsforanFRCteam.
Bykickoff,theteamhadgrowntotenkids,from
fourdifferentschoolsaroundOrlando,FL.
FRC
FoundingMentors:
WendyAustin–NEMO
MichaelColman‐Electrical/FIRST
KellyAustin‐Media
JenniferColeman‐NEMO/FIRST
DougLeppard‐TechnicalLead
SarahPlemmons‐NEMO/FIRST
DanRichardson‐Mechanical
MikeWalker‐Programming
GeorgeWallace‐Strategy/Driving
RobbyWallace–Mechanical
RyanLeitch‐NEMO
Ourmainchallengehasalwaysbeentofinda
permanentbuildspace.Inthefoundingdaysthe
schoolwestartedwithdidnotprovidemuch
support.Partneringwith4‐Hhashelpedprovide
somestabilityandclassroomspacebutnever
anythingwithexclusivestorage.Thus,wehave
movedalmosteveryyear,buildinginmentor’s
garages,barns,unoccupiedbuildings,andafew
yearsatLockheedMartin.
Sincemovingawayfrombeingaschooloriented
teamanewchallengearose,recruitingstudents.
Wemetthischallengebyfocusingheavilyonfilling
upFIRSTLegoLeague(FLL)teamsandwhenthose
studentsbecameofagemostwereecstatictojoin
theFRCteam.FromBacon’sfirstLegoTeam,aka
BLT,oureffortshavestemmedintoatotalof5FLL
Teamswesupporteachyear.
Forthefirsttwoyearstheteamreliedheavilyupon
Siemens’donationtocompete.In2008,thedays
beforeabusinessplan,Siemensdroppedall
fundingasasponsoronemonthbefore
competition.Theteamscrambledtogettogether
thefundinginsmallerincrementsfrommany
differentsponsors,whichisthemodelweuse
today.
20%female,80%male
23studentsfrom9schoolsplus
homeschoolers
In6counties:Orange,Seminole,Osceola,Lake,
PolkandHillsborough.
35%ofFRCstudentshavepreviouslybeenon
anFLLteam
FLL
39studentson5teams,twoofwhicharefrom
St.Luke’sLutheranSchool
Mentors
11collegementors,4ofwhomwereformer
baconstudents
SeveralProfessionalMentorsfrom‐Electronic
Arts,Disney,LockheedMartin,BAESystems,
Simsol,etc.
Tosustainthislargeofanorganizationa
budgetiscreatedfortheclubandincludes
detailspertainingtoeachindividualteam(see
attachedsheets)
Butfirstwewouldliketoacknowledgethe
companiesthathavesupportedusthisyear:
LockheedMartin
MagnusHi‐Tech
EASports
FluidPowerSociety
PTC
BAESystems
DisneyVoluntEars
FirehouseSubs
StageEquipmentandLighting(SEAL)
PublixCharities
Simsol
EliseCronin‐Hurley,WebandGraphicDesign
MarketAnalysis
ChangesInTheMarket
MichelleMorella(U.S.NewReporter)
CentralFloridaHighTechCorridor
“About1in4ofallhighschoolers(are)excited
aboutpursuingaSTEMmajororcareer,(but)close
to60percentchangetheirmindsbygraduation.”
Asearlyasmiddleschool,kidsareformingideasof
whatisconsideredcool,likebeinganathleteora
rockstar.ThisiswheretheneedforSTEM
extracurricularactivitieslikeFIRSTRobotics
comesin.FIRSTcreatesthoseconnectionsbetween
scienceandmathinschoolandhowthoseconcepts
canbefuntoapplyinrealworldsituationsthat
translatesintofuturecareers.
ABrandeisUniversitystudyofFIRSTPrograms
wascompletedin2005andisbasedoffofalumni
from2003andearlier.Thestudyconfirmedthat
FIRSTimproveseducationandstudentmorale.
 90%ofFRCstudentssaytheylearned
practicalorworkrelatedskills
 80%ofschoolsreportedSTEMintegration
intotheclassroom
 88%ofalumnigotocollege
 4xaslikelytopursueacareerin
engineering
 Morethantwiceaslikelytogetajobinthe
fieldtheystudy
MarketNeeds
Easterncountries(likeIndiaandChina)have6x
moreengineeringgraduatesandasfounderDean
Kamenknows,theU.S.isfallingbehind.TheU.S.
hasbeenlivinginthedigitalageforawhilenow
andmanyspecializedengineeringjobsoftengo
unfilled.Technologyandengineeringarewhathas
ledthiscountrytobealeaderinthepastandwhat
liesinthefuture.
KelseySheehyaU.S.NewReporterknows“Inthe
nextyearalone,nearly3.7millionnewjobs(will
emerge)inSTEMfields(upfromthe2012totalof15
millionemployees).”Butonly70,000peoplewill
graduatefromcollegetofillthosepositions.Clearly
thereisagap,andunemploymentratetomatch,
whatskillspeoplehaveandwhatskillspeople
need.
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Thelargestgrowingindustryis
creativetechnology
Techie.comnameOrlandoasanational
techhubtowatchin2014
Orlando’sleadershaveavision:totransform
ourcityintoaglobalcenterfordigital
innovation.Thatvisiontranslatesto
downtownOrlando’sCreativeVillage,which
maybethenextSiliconValley.
Orlandohasbeenquietlyfosteringastart‐up
communitywiththeformationoftheCoLab,a
co‐workingspacethatrentsoutofficeand
deskspacetoindividualsandsmall
businesses.ThismakesOrlandoagreatcityfor
collegestudentswithfournearby(UCF,
Valencia,Rollins,andFullSail)thatcollege
mentorsandbaconstudentshopetoattend.
AlsoadocumentarycalledOrlandoRising
recentlypremieredaboutthegrowing
industryrighthereinExplodingBacon’s
backyard.
TargetMarket
ExplodingBacontargetsstudents(ages6‐17)
intheOrlandoandsurroundingregionsthat
showmildinterestinscience,technology,
robots,performing,design,andmost
importantlylearning!
MarketingStrategies
Howwerecruitstudents
1) Wordofmouth‐invitingfriends,
siblings,talkingabouttheteamatschool
andsharingpictures/videosonline
(Facebook).
2) SocialMedia‐heavytrafficonTwitter
(withthehelpofcompanieslikeThink
Geek),YouTube,andthewebsite.
3) SupportingFLLteamseveryyear,talking
aboutFIRSTprogramsandExploding
Scienceinschools.
4) RobotdemosthroughoutCentralFlorida,
withanemphasisonhighschoolsas
mostdonothaveanyFIRSTTeams.
5) Fundraisersinthecommunityarehow
wereachamajorityofpeopleandnew
sponsorswhohaveneverheardofFIRST.
CompetitiveAdvantage
Ourbrandisaniconicname,pigonarocketlogo,andOinkOinkBoomchantthatrepresentsusasa
teamthatlikestohavefun,getourhandsdirtywithscience,andhelpmorethanjustbaconexplode.
TheteamhashadsomegreatFemaleRoleModelsfromthestartincluding:
FoundingMentors‐WendyAustin&SarahPlemons
Currentleadmentor‐JoyceWalters
Founder/Animation/FormerNEMOlead‐RyanLeitch
Website/MediaLead‐EliseCronin‐Hurley
CollegeMentors:BethanyMcCabe,AshleyKosikandKellyWildermuth
Andmanyotherparents/mentors
Outreach
83eventsinthepast3years
HostingandvolunteeringatFLLtournaments
BroughtFIRSTto:
 Approximately13,000professionalsat
Conferences
 ChildrenatNASASpaceCamp&Dreamflight
(forill/disabledkids)
 Otronicon(OrlandoScienceMuseum)
 OrlandoMiniMaker’sFaire
CreatedPackagesfor:RonaldMcDonaldHouse,
holidaycardstotroops,fooddrive,andBacon
alumniincollege
ExplodingScience
4modulesfullofexperimentsforelementary
agedstudents‐Physics,Chemistry,Alternative
Power,andSimpleMachines
SummerCamp
OneweekofExplodingScience,Lego
Mindstorms,andteamworktocompeteinamini
tournamentfor2nd‐8thgraders.
Awards
3
2
6
5
RegionalDean’sListWinners
–past3yearsinarow(Marissa
Walters,KatieAustin,KrisWalters)
RegionalChairman’sWinners
2010and2013
RegionalWinners/Finalists
OffSeasonWinners
RookieYear2006
‐RookieAll‐Star,HighestRookieSeed/Finalist
(OrlandoRegional)
‐RookieInspiration,HighestRookieSeed
(TexasRegional)
‐FinalistonArchimedes(Championship)
TeamDevelopmentand
Growth
St.LouisWorldChampionships2013
Nomatterwhathappensweplayhardand
workhardasateam
Justspendingtimetogethereachweekand
meetingtheyoungermemberseachmonthhelps
usgettoknoweachotherandformtightfamily‐
likebonds.Whenthenewofficersareelected,they
goonaminiretreatasdotheseniorsattheendof
theyear.Weplansocialeventswithintheteam
suchasLightupUCFtoengagestudentsduring
off‐season.
Aftereachregionalevent,theteameatstogether
andcelebratesthehardworkandexcitementof
competition.AftertheregionalwheretheDean’s
ListandWoodieFlowersAwardnomineeswere
submitted,theauthorsreadtheessaysaloud
beforedinner.
Education/FRCTraining
Duringtheoff‐seasonourtechnicalmentorshaveorganizedtutorialsforareassuchasprogramming
andCAD.Thesafetyandmachinetestworkinasimilarfashion.Beforecompetitionourteamplaysthe
Chairman’sJeopardyTriviagame,createdbytheawardsteamtosolidifyanindepthunderstandingof
Baconforallteammembers.
Resources
Engagestudentsbyparticipatinginevery
outreachopportunitythatcomesourway.
 Conferences/Conventions‐PTC,SLAS,
Otronicon,
o MaiseLearningwhereastudentwas
abletomeetBillClinton
o Robotdemosatlocallibrariesto
STEMDayatthestatecapital
 Studentsactasmentorsduringsummer
campsandonFLLTeams
 Introducingpeerawardsmadefrom
students’CADdesignsforthe3Dprinter
InspireOthers
 HandingoutFIRSTbrochuresatrobot
demonstrations
 Businesscardswithcontactinformation
andupcomingevents
 LegoMindstormkits‐supportFLLTeams,
summercamps,andminicompetitions
 ExplodingSciencemodulesatelementary
schools
 BigBaconTheoryofImageand
Marketing
SpreadingMessageandIdealsofFIRST
Promotionalfoamflyingpigsaregivenaway.OnelittlepigtraveledtoNewYorkwithFRCTeam180
SPAMandappearedontheMacy’sThanksgivingParadebroadcast.
Atlastyear’sbuildspace,wespreadtheFIRSTprogramtonearbybusinessesbyhostinganOpenHouse.
ThesameyearwesharedthespacethroughouttheseasonwithFRCteams665,4833,andteams1592/
801usedourbuildspacetostartrebuildingtheirrobots.
Relationshipswithsponsorshaveledto
Themostvaluableresourcewehaveistime,
resourcessuchasthe4‐Hcenterwherewe:
whichourmentorshaveusedtovolunteer
aboveandbeyondtheExplodingBaconagenda.
 Meetother4‐Hteamsandadvertise
OurClubLeadisaprimeexamplethathaseven
throughbannersinthelobby
leftthecountrytovolunteerandhasreceived
 HostanFLLtournamentandFRCkickoff
thanksfromstudentswhowereinspiredtogo
eventwithstrategyworkshops.
tocollege.
FuturePlans
Continue
 Searchingforapermanentbuildspaceby
askingthosethatareleasingorbuildings
thathavebeenemptyformanyyears
 HostingFLLTournament,SummerCamps
 Communicatingwithour“exploding”Social
MediaPlantoincludesponsorappreciation
Team
 Moredemonstrationsathighschoolsand
highschoolagedhomeschoolgroupsin
hopestoincreaseFRCmembership
 ExpandBig/LittleprogramwithJr.
FLL/FLLandFRCbyplanningmore
activitiesatmonthlymeetings
 FindcoachtostartanExplodingBaconJr.
FLLteam
SponsorsandPartnerships
 RockwellAnimationaftertheywonthe
Fouder’saward
 Continuedevelopingourrelationshipwith
theMelroseCenteratthelibraryby
participatinginmoredemos
 Expandcommunityevents,conferences,and
industryshowswedemonstrateatforour
sponsors
HelpingFIRSTgrow:CommunityOutreach
 ExpandExplodingScienceprogramby
presentingmoreworkshops,creatingbetter
documentationofeachmodule,andcreating
asimplemoduletosendtodisadvantaged
kids
 Reachout/startmoreindependentFLL
teamsinmiddle/elementaryschoolsinthe
areaincluding3ofourFLLteams
 CreateFLLTeaminaBoxforeasyteam
creationtargetedtowardsparents
 PresentingBigBaconTheoryattheSouth
FloridaRegional
SWOTAnalysis
Strengths
 Abletorecruitstudentsfromanyschoolor
county
 Strongsocialmediapresence
 Nearmanycolleges
 Reputationforimageandmarketing
Weaknesses
 Lackofapermanentbuildspace
 Noschooltorecruitfrom
 Lownumbersofactiveprofessional
mentorsfromlargecorporations
Opportunities
Manyprofessionalconferencesinthearea
presentchancestomakeprofessionalcontacts
andmeetpotentialsponsors.
WearelocatedintheCentralFloridaHigh
TechCorridor,whichhasledtosponsorships
fromcompanieslikeEA,LockheedMartin,and
3DPerception,whohavebothprovidedbuild
spacesinthepast.
TherearemanyhighschoolsinCentral
FloridaandnotallhaveFIRSTteams,giving
ustheopportunitytospreadFIRST,starting
withFLL,duetotheoverwhelmingnumberof
elementaryschools.
Threats/Risks
FindingaBuildSpace
LossofSponsors
Threatlevel:High
Impactlevel:High
Wenetworkwithcompanies
whomayhaveaspaceorfunds
theyarewillingtodonate.Asa
lastresort,webuildata
mentor’sgarage,whichhasled
toopportunitiestospread
FIRSTinthecommunityto
nearbyneighbors.
Threatlevel:Low
Impactlevel:Medium
Inthepastwehavelostour
onemajorsponsorsowehave
learnedtospreadour
resources.Wereceivefunds
fromavarietyofsponsors,
includingmentorswhodonate
volunteerfunds.
LossofExperienced
Members
Threatlevel:High
Impactlevel:Low
Wefindnewstudentsthrough
word‐of‐mouth,socialmedia,
FLL,andathighschooland
communitydemos.Students’
parentsthenoftenbecome
mentors.
FinancialStatement
Income
CorporateSponsors
Dues
FLL
FRC
TotalDues
Fundraising
$22,973.00 $4,150.00 $3,000.00 $7,150.00 Concessions
BaconBlizzard
Expenses
Administration
Fundraising
BaconBlizzard
SummerCamp
Lightbulbs
SponsorDinner
TotalFundraising
FRC
Registration
Robotparts,tools,&supplies
BuildSpace
Off‐SeasonCompetitions
SpiritItems
StressBall‐FlyingPigs(squeezypigs)
Pins
TotalFRC
FLL
Registration&FieldKits(5)
Tournament(9)
Regional(2)
State(1)
T‐shirts(50)
TotalFLL
TotalExpenses
SummerCamp
LightBulbs
TotalFundraising
IndividualDonations
Operations
OtherReimbursements
TotalIncome
$899.15
$1,178.05
$4,600.00
$115.00
$6,792.20
$422.38
$10.76
$37,348.34
$803.25
$359.80
$558.54
$36.00
$565.31
$1,519.65
$9,000.00
$5,741.08
$248.49
$100.00
$900.00
$192.71
$16,218.28
$1,706.21
$675
$200
$125
$837.50
$3,543.71
$21,281.64
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Outreach and Robot Demos Recruitment Flier Our Summer Camp Exploding Science Paper Airplane Marketing Packet FRC Awards Our Sponsors Sponsor Contributions Sponsor Dinner Invite Outreach, in our community 2006 to Present $20,000 of coupons to Japanese Navy Base
4-H Events, Kickoffs, & Demos
- Eco-Saves Day Exhibitors
- Lego robotics camp (Summer)
- Central Florida Fair Exhibit Booth
- Central Florida Fair LEGO Showcase
- Consumer-Choice State Event
- County - State Competition / Extravaganza
- District Event- State Event Participants
and Judges
- Share-the-Fun
- Kick-off
- Meet & Greet
- Lockheed Martin Volunteer Recruitment
Annual Cattleman’s Breakfast Fundraiser
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s Astronaut Memorabilia
and Signing Show
Attended, NASA Lunatics Mining Competition
Back to school
Boy Scout Banquet Demo
Boy Scout Vex Tournament , Hosted
Boys and Girls Clubs of Pine Hills.
Bread of Life – food delivery program in West Orange County
Breakfast and Movie – (Exploding) Bacon served up
breakfast & team videos to 2 BAE Systems offices.
Bubbalous BBQ FRC Team Social 2009
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser Demo
Car-Wash Fundraiser
Cattlemen pancake breakfast
Central Florida Fluid Power Society
Chick-Fil-A thanksgiving baskets
Chick-Fil-a spirit nights
Chick-Fil-A participated to make over 100 bags of food for
kids local elementary schools
Dreamflight Demo
EA Sports Sharky Awards Video
Edgewood’s Children’s Ranch Demo
Exploding Science
Florida State Capital, STEM Day
Florida State Fair Exhibitors
Florida VEX State Competition
Fluid Power Society presentation
Fox Am News
FreeScale Technology forum
Fluid Power Society Demo
Gator Robotics Showcase, University of FL
Girls and Boys Scouts
Girl Scouts, Hosted The Central Florida Lego Challenge, a
‘Mini’ bot tournament
Good Shepard Catholic School, our robot
attended 3 science classes and passed!
INCOSE
IRI
NASA's Kennedy Space Center
- Exploding Bacon introduced our FTC bot to many
astronauts!
- Space Camp Demos
- Astronaut Scholarship Foundation AAMS Demo
Kiwanis Club
LAN parties
Learn 2010 Expo
Learn 2011 Expo
Learn 2013 Expo
Light Up UCF
Living Well Expo
Lockheed Martin “take your child to work day”
Lockheed Martin Bring daughter to workday
Lockheed Martin E-week
Lockheed Martin Tech Day
Lockheed, Bring Your Child to Work Day
Indra Systems, met with personnel and got to experience
their simulators
Magnus Hi-Tech Demo
Makin’ Bacon Scholarship Workshop
Maitland City Farmer’s Market demos
Math tutoring to Middle School students
Menchie’s Downtown Orlando Fundraiser
Mini-Maker Faire
NASA KSC, Lunabotics
National FPS Demo
NDIA (National Defense Industries Assoc)
Otronicon, Orlando Science Center for Lockheed Martin
Orange County Library
- Lego Contest Demo
- Melrose Center Technology Grand Opening
- Melrose Center for Technology – Tech Talk
Outback Steakhouse Restaurant
Pigging Fundraiser- planting front yards with foam pigs
Publix Supermarket Fundraising
Research Park Open House
Robots In Action!
Rolls Royce, Tour
Ronald McDonald House Tour
Shuttle Launch
Siemens Volunteer Fair
SLAS - Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
Special Olympics Emcee and Spirit Section
Sponsor Thank You Dinner
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Summer Camps
TNT, Fun-Time Coordinator
UCF Outreach for Elementary Education
Viral Video Project Great Fun!
Wacky Olympics
Waterford Lakes Education Fair Exhibitor
WinterFest Glenridge Middle
School Exhibitor
2013-2014 Season Outreach
Robot Demos in our community 2006 to Present Aloma Methodist Church Summer Program
BLAST Showcase
Boy Scout Banquet Demo
Boy Scout Badge and Boy Scout Day at the UCF
Arena. Teamed with BAD to staff a booth and demoed
to thousands of Scouts.
Bubbalous BBQ
Cub Scouts
Disney Demo, D&E Project Showcase
Dreamflight
Economic Living
Edgewood Children’s Ranch, Lockheed Day of Caring
Edgewood’s Children’s Ranch
STEM Day at the Florida State Capital
Fluid Power Society Demo
Girl Scouts Summer Lego Camp (Citrus Council)
Girl Scout Discovery Days
Lake Highland Prep School, Teacher Library
presentations
Magnus Hi-Tech Demo
Maitland City Farmer’s Market
Mission Mayhem
NASA KSC, Lunabotics
NASA Kennedy Space Center, Space Camp
National FPS Demo
Orange County Downtown Library
Orange County Library System, Melrose Center for
Technology Grand Opening
OCLS Melrose Center for Technology – Tech Talk
Orange County Library System, numerous branches
Orlando Mini-Maker Faire
Otronicon, Orlando Science Center
Playground Lake Eola
Rockwell Automation Fair – FRC robot, ‘Bacon Strips’,
performs for over 10,000!
School Demos & Events
- Arbor School Open House
- Central FL Aerospace Academy
- Cheney Elementary Demo
- Cypress Creek HS
- Hamilton Elementary
- Homeschool Elementary
- MountVerde Academy
- Ocoee High School Demo
- Orlando Home Educator
- Orangewood Presbyterian School
- Pineloch Elementary
- Winter Park HS Main Campus and 9th Grade Center
2013-2014 Season Outreach
Outreach 2006 to Present Big Bacon Image Workshop
at FIRST World’s Championships, Trinity Prep Mock
Kick-off, Tempest-n-Tampa (TNT), South Carolina
Robotics Invitational and Workshops (SCRIW), and
FRC Kickoff (Central Florida)
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)
Colonial High School FLL tournament gave presentation
and showed them our FTC Bot
FLL Mall Madness Lego Tournament (Hosted)
FLL team mentoring
FLL tournament unofficial scrimmage
FLL coaches workshop at Lockheed Martin hosted
Exploding Bacon
FLL tournament, Colonial HS volunteers
FLL Bacon Blizzard Qualifying Tournament
FLL Central Florida Regional Tournament, Hosted
FLL State Championships, Tournament Sponsor
Harmony Dark Sky Festival FLL Helpers
Helped FLL teams with set-up, programming and
strategies.
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
FRC Kickoff (Central Florida) hosted with 4 Workshops
including Big Bacon Image Wksp
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC)
FTC Central Florida Kick-off Host
FTC Kick-off
FTC Lake Nona mentoring
FTC State Championship sponsor
FTC State Championship volunteers
FTC Florida State Competition Host
FTC Scrimmage at FIRST
Assisted FIRST at the Florida State FTC Championships with volunteers
and clean-up.
DEMOS IN COLLABORATION WITH FIRST
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation AAMS
FIRST Collaborative 11, Technology and Applications Forum for the
Oracle Community
IBM
Learn 2010 2011 & 2013
PTC Users Convention, FRC, FTC and FLL robots
Siemen’s Volunteer Fair
SLAS - Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
You will always see plenty of Exploding Bacon
members volunteering at FIRST events.
2013-2014 Season Outreach
4-H
Exploding
Bacon
Robotics Team
A HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM
Scholarship
Travel
Volunteer Hours
Deadline to register for the 2013-14 season is January 11, 2014
Annual Registration is $150/student member.
Join us Monday nights at the 4-H Building.
6021 South Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812-3604
Check the forum, via explodingbacon.com for current meeting information
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
Expands to 5 FLL Teams after Providing
2-Week Long Summer Camps for
St. Luke's Presbyterian School
Zach, senior, "It gave us a
new perspective on how our
mentors worked."
Exploding Bacon has had an FLL team and been mentoring
Central Florida FLL teams since our inception in 2006. Over the
course of the years we added two new teams. After, a demo at
St. Luke's Presbyterian, Bacon was asked to provide 2-week long
summer camps for their Summer program. We provided one week for
2nd -5th graders and another for 5th-8th graders. Both were filled to
capacity and so successful we developed 2 New Bacon FLL teams
bringing our total to 5 and we were asked back to St. Luke's for
Summer 2013.
The summer camps were built on the basis of our Exploding Science
program and FLL Robotics. In the early hours we focused on
one of our science modules and in the afternoon students
"I loved being able to
learned programming, strategy, robot design and even named
convey my knowledge to
their team and developed a cheer. On the Friday of each week,
kids. I got so excited about
we created a mock FLL tournament for the camp kids and the
teaching them and sharing
robots they had been working on all week.
my passion with kids."
Our team's students served as mentors in all of the science
Sarah, Sophomore
activities and developed and presented the lessons on FLL
robotics. Bacon students learned the challenge of being a mentor.
Standing back, guiding students, encouraging, and not 'doing' for them.
They learned the value of mentoring younger students as well as the value
of the restraint shown by their FRC mentors and gained skills they will use
for a lifetime. It was a truly rewarding experience for both the camp
students and our team students.
Exploding Bacon's
5 FLL TEAMS
Baconators
Bacon Builders
BLTs
Return of the Bacon
XplodingBrix
Phillip, 8th grader, "I was
proud and excited to see
my group excelling and It
was amazing knowing I had
a roll in their achievement."
Exploding Science Exploding Science was created with the goal of
introducing the worlds next generation of scientists
and engineers to the scientific principles in the
world around them, and fostering their growth into
innovative thinkers and industry leaders. Exploding
Science is for elementary schools around Central
Florida. There are four 1.5 hour sessions which are
centered on 4 modules containing basic
proponents of science. The modules are Physics,
Chemistry, Alternative Power, and Simple
Machines.
Sessions
Physics:
Cloud in a bottle, Table cloth trick
Momentum canon, Bernoulli's
principal
Chemistry:
ICE CREAM!!!, Slime
Invisible Ink
Wind power:
Building Boats, Balloon rockets
Pinwheels
Simple Machines:
Levers, bridges, other simple
machines as demonstrated by Lego
kits
To Sign up -Contact : 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
[email protected]
About Exploding Bacon 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is
a FIRST ( For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) team
based in Orlando, Florida. Adults serve as mentors to
guide the student members in team management,
engineering, computer programming, and essential
leadership skills. The goal is to inspire students to
pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering
and math while teaching them gracious
professionalism. Dear Sir or Madam:
I would like to introduce you to an amazing group of Central Florida students known as the
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club. A 4-H club that among other things, participates in FIRST
(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics programs for students aged 6 to
18. These students working along side professional and college mentors learn engineering, computer
programming, time management, presentation, teamwork and leadership skills essential in any career.
The goal is to inspire and support these youth members to continue on to college in STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields and who will in turn, inspire and support others in the
community and eventually become productive employees and future leaders.
If you believe that an infusion of innovative engineers is essential to the success of your company, and
vital to keep America in the technological forefront; you will agree that supporting youth technology
programs like ours is crucial and worthwhile.
Sponsoring 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is an investment in the future. We do more than build robots,
this year our club’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team has a program called Exploding Science
that caters to 3rd to 5th graders teaching them about Chemistry, Physics, Simple Machines and
Alternative Energy. They offer to teach four, 1.5 hour lessons at no charge to after-school programs in the
community. We also mentor Jr. FIRST Lego League teams (Jr. FLL), FIRST Lego League Teams (FLL)
and hold a Central Florida Qualifying FLL Tournament along with many other community service projects.
FRC alumni are...
10 times as likely to have
had an apprenticeship,
internship, or co-op job in
their college freshman year
(27% vs. 3%)
More than twice as likely
to expect to have a
science or technologyrelated career after
college (45% vs. 20%)
Four times as likely
to pursue a career in
engineering (31% vs.
8%)
(According to a Brandeis
University Study, when
compared to students with
similar backgrounds and
achievement in high-school
math and science)
It is easy to become a sponsor of 4-H Exploding Bacon
Robotics. Some companies write a check, others
provide mentors, services, products or meals for the
team. Your donation is tax-deductible.
Invest in Exploding Bacon and invest in a program that has
a large impact on our youth and community. We need your
support to make the mission of the 4-H Exploding Bacon
Robotics a reality for more young people in Central Florida.
Sincerely,
Joyce Walters, Club Lead, 321-354-4614 (c)
For more information visit
explodingbacon.com
MARKETING PACKET
Bacon Partnering with our Community
and Sponsors
FIRST sponsorship benefits:
 Strengthens company reputation
in the community
 Builds a technologically literate
work force
 Creates a pipeline for interns
and future employees
 Provides rich employee
volunteer opportunities
 Provides renewed inspiration to
company engineers and employees
 Provides employee team building
and training opportunities and
increases positive feelings for
employers
How your sponsorship benefits
the community
 Exploding Science program for 3rd-5th graders in after
school programs
 Partnering with local organizations to promote STEM
 Summer and Day Camps
 Inspiring young people to pursue STEM careers
 Increase awareness of robotics programs in Central
Florida starting at age 6
 Build cool robots
How we give back to our
sponsors
 Demo our robot at
company celebrations
and picnics
 Represent sponsors
and FIRST at local
tradeshows
 Partner with sponsors
in their community
service efforts.
 Promote sponsors on robot, websites,
promotional materials and social media
 What else can we do for you?
Our mission is to inspire youth using 4-H
principles along with the tenets of gracious
professionalism to explore science and
technology through a mentor based program,
which develops leadership and life skills while encouraging innovation, creative solutions
to engineering and technical challenges.
For more information visit
explodingbacon.com
FRC Team 1902 Exploding Bacon
Where can you find state of the art technology, cheerleaders, pigs on rockets,
dedicated professionals, rubber chickens and thousands of inspired and
excited high school students all in one place? The only answer is a FIRST
Robotics Competitions (FRC).
FIRST, formed by Dean Kamen combines the excitement of sport with science
and technology to create a unique varsity Sport for the MindTM. FRC helps high
school students discover the rewarding and engaging world of
innovation and engineering.
The game is announced the first Saturday in January and each team
receives a kit of parts. From that point, each team has a rigorous six
week build period to design, build and program a fully functional up to
5 foot tall, 120 pound robot to compete with and against other
teams. There are 77 Regional events held around the world,
culminating in the World Championships.
During the 2013 FRC season we
are registered to compete in the
Orlando Regional and South
Florida regional and aiming for
World Championships in St. Louis in April.
We are lucky to have the Orlando Regional right here at the UCF arena March
8 & 9th 2013 and encourage our
sponsors to come out and enjoy the
competition.
4-H Exploding Bacon students participate
in many community outreach events
throughout the year in association with
4-H and our partner sponsors. They give
library demonstrations, coach younger
students in Jr. FLL and FLL, participate in
the Central Florida Fair, and have instituted the Exploding Science, a program of
hands on science experiments for 3rd to
5th graders. All of this along with being
on school athletic teams, in chorus, band
programs and keeping up
good grades in advanced
classes.
Bacon Bits:
Skills Our
Students Learn:
Design
Engineering
Computer Programming
Manufacturing
CAD
Animation
Teamwork
Leadership
Organization
Time Management
Marketing
Business Planning
Corporate Speaking
Writing
Fundraising
Self Confidence
Woodie Flowers, MIT Professor says:
“...It’s like life. You never have enough information.
You never have enough time. The kit of materials may
be what you have in the warehouse. There are always
people doing competing things and you must have a
strategy. We’ve created a microcosm of the real
engineering experience.”
For more information visit
explodingbacon.com
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
Our FRC team, FLL and Jr. FLL seasons are all under way. Our club is busy reaching
out to the community for support in the form of money, tools, and services to allow us
to continue in our pursuit of technical excellence. We estimate we will need approximately $79,000.00 for our club to be successful with all of our teams this year.
The money will be used for:






Completing the FLL and FRC Robots
Tools, equipment, software, building FLL fields and machine time for
fabrication of parts for our FRC robot
Competition registration fees for Jr FLL, FLL and FRC events
Travel costs
Spirit wear and food during competitions
To restock our Exploding Science modules.
Exploding Bacon Jr FLL Teams
Exploding Bacon’s Jr. FLL Team is focused on building
an interest in science and engineering in children ages
6-9, Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®) is a handson program designed to capture young children's
inherent curiosity and direct it toward discovering the
possibilities of improving the world around them. Jr
FLL® features a real-world challenge, to be solved by
research, critical thinking and imagination. Guided by
adult coaches and the Jr.FLL Core Values, students
work with LEGO elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and
present them for review.
Team Members get to:
 Design and build challenge solutions using LEGO elements
 Apply real-world math and science concept
 Research challenges facing today’s scientists
 Learn team building and presentation skills
 Develop Show Me poster
Exploding Bacon FLL Teams
Exploding Bacon’s 5 FLL teams introduce younger students to real-world
engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks
on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations
and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the
process, learn to make positive contributions to society. Elementary and
middle-school students get to:





Design, build, test and program robots using
LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology
Apply real-world math and science concepts
Research challenges facing today’s scientists
Learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills
Participate in tournaments and celebrations
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/explodingbacon1902
TWITTER : https://twitter.com/FRCBacon1902
Or visit our website for more information and to connect to all of our social media.
For more information visit
explodingbacon.com
Exploding Bacon’s FRC Awards
2013 Kamen Family Imagery Award at World Championships
2013 Orlando Regional Quarter-finalists
2013 Orlando Regional, Engineering Inspiration Award
2013 South Florida Regional, Alliance Winner
2013 South Florida Regional, Chairman’s Award
2013 Kris Walters (2011-14 Co-President), Dean’s List, South Florida Regional
2012 Orlando Regional Semi-finalists
2012 Orlando Regional, Imagery Award
2012 South Florida Regional, Engineering Inspiration Award
2012 Inaugural South Florida Regional, Semi-finalists
2012 Katie Austin (2011-12 Co-President), Dean’s List, South Florida Regional
2012 Panther Prowl, Finalist
2011 Orlando Regional, Finalist
2011 Orlando Regional, Governor’s Award
2011 Animation Award, Orlando Regional (see video above)
2011 Palmetto Regional, Semi-finalist
2011 Gracious Professionalism Award, Palmetto Regional
2011 Marissa Walters (2010-11 Co-President), Dean’s List, Orlando Regional
2010 Orlando Regional, Chairman’s Award
2010 Orlando Regional, Imagery Award
2010 North Carolina Regional, Alliance Winner
2010 North Carolina Regional, Industrial Design sponsored by General Motors
2009 Orlando Regional, Animation Award
2009 Johnson & Johnson Gracious Professionalism Award
2009 Florida Regional, Autodesk Visualization Award
2009 Connecticut Regional, Alliance Winner
2009 Kissimmee Robot Rodeo, Alliance Winner
2009 Tempest In Tampa (TNT), Alliance Winner
2008 Orlando Regional, Entrepreneurship
2008 Bayou Regional, Motorola Quality Award
2008 Indiana Robotics Invitational (IRI), Team Spirit
2008 Mission Mayhem, Champions
2008 Tempest In Tampa (TNT), Spirit
2007 World Championships, Champion – Galileo
2007 Orlando Regional, Imagery
2007 Orlando Regional, Regional Finalist
2007 Nevada Regional, GM Industrial Design
2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational (IRI), Team Spirit Award
2007 Tempest In Tampa (TNT), Finalists
2007 Tempest In Tampa (TNT), Best Autonomous
2006 Orlando Regional, Rookie All-Star Award
2006 Orlando Regional, Highest Rookie
Seed
2006 Orlando Regional, Regional Finalist
2006 Texas Regional, Rookie
Inspiration Award
2006 Texas Regional,
Highest Rookie Seed
2006 World Championships,
Finalist – Archimedes
2006 Mission Mayhem, Judges’ Award
For more information visit
explodingbacon.com
Schools Our FRC Students Attend:
Bishop Moore HS
Hagerty HS
Homeschool
Lake Highland Prep
Winter Park HS and more...
Where Our Alumni Learn:
Auburn University
Brigham Young University
Clemson University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mississippi State University
Olin University
Palm Beach Atlantic
Seminole State College
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of South Florida
Vasser
Valencia College
Wellsley
Washington University at St. Louis
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Where our mentors work:
BAE Systems
Electronic Arts
IR3
Kennedy Space Center
Lockheed Martin
Magnus Hi-Tech
Microsoft
Nature’s Table
Stage and Equipment Lighting
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
(Orange County Extension)
Walt Disney World
Donations to 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
All mailed donations should be addressed to:
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
c/o Joyce Walters
5727 Bible Camp Road
Groveland, Florida 34736
Please make checks payable to
"4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club"
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club is a not-for-profit organization
with full 501(c)3 status. This means that, in most situations, your donations may be tax deductible. (please consult your tax preparer to be
certain).
As an official team sponsor, you are entitled to several benefits in return for your contributions.
Name:
$1-499 - Piglet
Listed on Website
Invitation to Sponsor Dinner
Our un-dying love and gratitude!
$500-999 -Squealer
All of the above, plus
Listed on T-shirts
Company name on marketing
materials
Link on team website
Invitation to Sponsor Dinner,
framed thank you
Company/
Organization:
Address:
Phone:
$1K-4,999 - Big Bacon
All of the above, plus
Company name or logo (Small)
on T-shirt and Robot
Email:
Amount:
Sponsor Levels:
$
Additional Sponsor Options
 Exploding Science Sponsor - $50.00
 Build Season Dinner for 35 - $120.00
 Tournament Lunch - $150.00
 Squeezey Pigs - $1,000.00 (500 pigs)
 Full FRC Student Scholarship - $1,200.00
May vary based on travel costs
Donation of marketable goods and services are welcomed. Please
contact us at [email protected] to discuss any
questions you may have regarding these or any other aspect of donations.
$5K-9,999 - Power Pig
All of the above, plus
Company name or logo
(Medium) on
T-shirt and Robot
Logo Displayed in pit
$10K and above - Boss Hog
All of the above, plus
Company Name or Logo
(Large) on T-shirt and Robot
Company name on marketing
materials
Sincerely,
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
For more information please contact: [email protected]
or call Joyce Walters @ 321-354-4614
For more information visit
explodingbacon.com
PARENTS
GRANDPARENTS
FRIENDS OF BACON
2014 Aerial Assist
Sponsor List Sponsor Financial Product/
Service Mentors Outreach Lockheed Martin NASA 4‐H BAE Systems Electronic Arts Magnus Hi‐Tech Industries PTC Central FL Fluid Power Society Walt Disney World Volunteers Firehouse Subs Stage Equipment and Lighting Menchies, Orlando Host, Inc. Elise Cronin‐Hurley Web and Graphic Design Simsol Publix Charities Let’s fill this up with piggies!
In the Section
Digital Media Business Cards Press Release List Press Release Regional Invitation list Regional Invitations Newspaper Clippings Magazine Clippings Bacon in the News Thank You Letters from FIRST Florida Strategy:
Exploding Bacon's marketing strategy is to utilize popular and up and
coming digital channels to spread the message of FIRST and Exploding
Bacon to our fans, students, sponsors and community. Using creative,
engaging and relevant marketing techniques we aim to increase public
awareness and involvement in FIRST.
Channels:
Twitter is the most current and up to date social channel of
Exploding Bacon. Here the team directly engages with the
FIRST community and allows our fans to follow our activities in
real time. We have seen an abundant increase in our followers
and their interactions with the team.
Our team uses our cheer
#oinkoinkboom to track who is
talking about us and make our
mark on the twitter world.
www.twitter.com/FRCBacon1902
YouTube gives the team a platform to produce and present
content that is visually interesting to our community. Match
videos, weekly Vlogs, outreach and fun videos are just a few of
the uses of our channel. Our videos are designed to share our
team’s experience in FIRST and out passion for STEM.
www.youtube.com/user/ExplodingBacon1902
Branding is an integral
part of our marketing
strategy from our shirts,
pit and robot to our online
presence. Our logo and
colors consistently identify
us as Exploding Bacon,
wherever we are.
Exploding Bacon Team 1902 Page 2
Facebook is our way to interact with our community in a
enduring and archived format. Using the Timeline feature to
document our teams history, news, accomplishments, and
interactions with our community.
We have seen steady
growth in the size and
engagement on our
Facebook page over the
past years. Since last year
we’ve gained 250 new page
‘likes’, bringing the total up
to 1,094 at the date of this
submission, and as a result
we have seen our reach and
interaction continually
expand.
Multiple users and admins of
our various accounts, allows
for the opportunity for our
presence to be updated
regularly and often.
www.facebook.com/explodingbacon1902
Our website is the one-stop-shop for Exploding Bacon
information and is the standard of our consistent branding
style. All of our social media sites are linked through the
website as well as team specific event and registration
information.
In addition we keep our
website updated with fun
bacon and robotics content
for our fans and bacon
connoisseurs.
www.explodingbacon.com
LinkedIn is another one of our platforms. We use our group to allow our
students and college mentors to network with our professionals mentors and
professionals they meet at events and conferences as well as our sponsors.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups? gid=4813522&trk=hb_side_g
Orlando Regional Making it Loud. Exploding Bacon distributed 1,000 business cards in Florida, including the places below to Make it Loud for the Orlando Regional
March 2014 Orange County Library,
Melrose Center Grand Opening
Florida State Legislation at
STEM Day in Tallahassee
Walt Disney World
Skycraft Parts, Orlando
Firehouse Subs
FLL State Championships,
Bacon's Lego Team (BLT's)
Our Students' Schools
Orlando Science Center
Lockheed Martin
Friends and Family
Media/Press Release Distribution List
March 2014 Magazines
The Bunk Room
Robot Magazine
TV/NEWS Channels
WESH (Channel 2)
WFTV (Channel 9)
WKMG (Channel 6)
News 13
Fox 35
WUCF
Radio Stations
Clear Channel
Orange County
Newspapers
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Weekly
Orlando Business Journal
Apopka Chief
UCF
Winter Park Observer
Seminole County
Newspapers
Seminole Chronicle
Heritage Florida Jewish
Lake County
Newspapers
South Lake Press
News Leader
Daily Commercial
Osceola County
Newspapers
Osceola News Gazette
Polk County
Newspapers
Daily Ridge
The Ledger
Hillsborough County
Newspapers
Tampa Bay Times
SunSentinel
2014 Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FIRST Orlando Regional: Where Our Pigs Fly
Orlando, Florida
February 25, 2014
On March 14th and 15th 2014, high school students from 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics will be competing
with 61 teams in the Orlando Regional Competition, a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) event held at the
University of Central Florida’s CFE Arena.
More than 67,000 high school students around the world competing on more than 2,700 teams will compete
in the 2014 FRC game, Aerial Assist. Teams of three robots each, known as an Alliance, will face off on a
25’ x 54’ field that is straddled by a five foot tall truss. The objective of Aerial Assist involves cooperation
between alliance members to shoot as many 2-foot balls into the goals as possible during a two minute and
30 second match. Each team of students had just six weeks to design, build and program their robot for
competition, with assistance from STEM mentors.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization that
promotes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to 6-18 year olds with exciting robotics
competitions. These competitions not only inspire students to learn more about science and technology, but
also prepare them to be future leaders in STEM industries.
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is a 4-H club that helps students explore STEM by combining the principles
of 4-H and the tenets of FIRST’s Gracious Professionalism. The Exploding Bacon Robotics program
develops leadership and technical skills through hands-on experience with professional mentors. Exploding
Bacon’s members range from ages 6-18 and participate in various levels of FIRST programs.
In addition to competitions, Exploding Bacon demonstrates their robots at various events, including the
Orlando Mini-Maker Faire, the Orlando Science Center's Otronicon and the Grand Opening of the Orange
County Public Library's Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center. In total, Exploding Bacon has participated in over
83 events in the Central Florida area over the past 3 years.
Please come out and cheer on Exploding Bacon and our fellow FIRST teams on March 14th and 15th at the
UCF CFE Arena as we compete in FIRST’s 2014 FRC game, Aerial Assist. Opening ceremonies begin on
each day at 9am and the competition runs until the closing ceremonies, which is around 5pm.
You can download pictures for print use at www.explodingbacon.com/orlando-regional/
If you would like pictures of our 2014 robot that will be competing in Aerial Assist at the 2014 Orlando
Regional, please join us for a sneak peek on March 10th 2014, at 7:00pm at the UF/IFAS Extension
Education Center at 6021 South Conway Road, Orlando 32812.
For more information about 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics, please visit www.explodingbacon.com or
contact us at [email protected].
For more information about FIRST, please visit www.usfirst.org.
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Our Regional Invitation Distribution List
March 2014
Our 2014 Season Sponsors
Government Leaders
4-H Robotics Agent
4-H Director for Florida
LMCO
Mangus
EA
FPS
Firehouse
SEAL
Simsol
Elise Cronin-Hurley Web Design
Host, Inc
Publix
US Senators for Florida
Florida Governor
FL State Senators
FL House of Reps
Local Congress
Orlando City Mayor
Oviedo City Mayor
Team Members Schools
Seminole County
Commissioners
Seminole Business
School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Bloomingdale High
Winter Park HS
Lake Highland Prep
Bishop Moore HS
Hagerty HS
Lyman HS
International Community School
Miscellaneous:
UCF Incubator
Team Orlando
NDIA-Central Florida
Jen Vargas, Google Glasses Documentarian
ASCE
IEEE
ASME
SWE
Orange County
Commissioners
School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
Lake Commissioners
School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Osceola County
Osceola Commissioners
School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Polk County
Polk Commissioners
School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough Commissioners
School Board
Chamber of Commerce
Sincerely, Sarah Parker Student Board Representative 4‐H Team 1902, Exploding Bacon
Please RSVP at [email protected] as soon as it is convenient. Sincerely, Sarah Parker Student Board Representative 4‐H Team 1902, Exploding Bacon We invite you could attend this competition and see the results of students’ hard work. Please RSVP at [email protected] as soon as it is convenient. Sincerely, Sarah Parker Student Board Representative 4‐H Team 1902, Exploding Bacon FIRST is: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, an organization that promotes science, technology, engineering and math to a younger generation. pening ceremonies begin on each day at 9am and the competition runs until the closing ceremonies, which is around 5pm. There is no admission charge to attend this event; it is open to the public, however there is a $5 charge for parking. We would like to add you on the VIP list and offer you a tour of the pits and explain the game. 4‐H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club, a FIRST Robotics team, cordially invites you to attend the FIRST Robotics Competition Central Florida regional at the University of Central Florida. The regional is on the 14th and 15th of March. Over 2 days, 62 teams will compete against each other in exciting 3 versus 3 robot matches. development of our current high‐tech industries and the innovators who will spur the next generation of technology. Luckily, More than 67,000 students around the world competing on more than 2,700 teams have been working hard to ensure a bright future for us all, and 62 of those teams will be putting their hard work on display at the UCF CFE arena. Our student from SCHOOL is ________. All our students have been working hard for the last 6 weeks to design, program, and build a robot. We would be grateful if you could attend this competition and witness all the students' hard work. FIRST is: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, an organization that promotes science, technology, engineering and math to a younger generation. 4‐H Exploding Bacon Robotics, a team consisting of students from 10 schools (including Hagerty High School and Lawton Chiles Middle School), as well as other schools and home‐schooled students from four different counties, cordially invites you to attend the FIRST Robotics Competition Central Florida regional at the University of Central Florida. The regional is on the 14th and 15th of March. Over 2 days, 62 teams will compete against each other in exciting 3 versus 3 robot matches. Opening ceremonies begin on each day at 9am and the competition runs until the closing ceremonies, which is around 5pm. There is no admission charge to attend this event; it is open to the public, however there is a $5 charge for parking. The future of our society depends on the growth and development of our current high‐tech industries and the innovators who will spur the next generation of technology. Luckily, More than 67,000 students around the world competing on more than 2,700 teams have been working hard to ensure a bright future for us all, and 62 of those teams will be putting their hard work on display at the UCF CFE arena. Dear ______________ For more information about FIRST visit www.usfirst.org For more information about Exploding Bacon visit www.explodingbacon.com
Please RSVP at [email protected] as soon as it is convenient. We invite you to attend this competition and see the results of the students’ hard work. FIRST is: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, an organization that promotes science, technology, engineering and math to a younger generation. 4‐H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club, a FIRST Robotics team, cordially invites you to attend the FIRST Robotics Competition Central Florida regional at the University of Central Florida. The regional is on the 14th and 15th of March. Over 2 days, 62 teams will compete against each other in exciting 3 versus 3 robot matches. Opening ceremonies begin on each day at 9am and the competition runs until the closing ceremonies, which is around 5pm. There is no admission charge to attend this event; it is open to the public, however there is a $5 charge for parking. The future of our society depends on the growth and development of our current high‐tech industries and the innovators who will spur the next generation of technology. Luckily, More than 67,000 students around the world competing on more than 2,700 teams have been working hard to ensure a bright future for us all, and 62 of those teams will be putting their hard work on display at the UCF CFE arena. Dear ______________ Invite for Politicians/ Invite for School Board Invite for Principals: Dear _____________ Government Offices
Members: The future of our society depends on the growth and 2014 Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Local 4-H Robotics Team - Brings Home the BACON!
April 6th, 2014
Over the past weekend (April 3-5th) , local students on a 4-H robotics team (4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics)
competed in the FIRST Robotics South Florida Regional and won the Engineering Inspiration award, the
second highest honor bestowed upon a team at this level. This award also qualifies Exploding Bacon for the
FIRST Robotics World Championship event held in St. Louis in late-April.
The team, consisting of middle school and high school students from Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake,
Hillsborough, and Polk counties, spent the first six weeks of this year building a robot to compete in this
year’s unique game called Aerial Assist. The robot performed well over the three day event, eventually
getting knocked out in the Semi-Finals.
The Engineering Inspiration award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for
engineering within a team’s school and community. By winning the this award, 4-H Exploding Bacon has
qualified to compete in the FIRST Robotics Championship event with 400 other FRC teams from around the
world.
ABOUT 4-H EXPLODING BACON ROBOTICS
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Robotics Competition team based in Orlando, Florida. Adults serve as mentors to guide the student members
in team management, engineering, computer programming, and essential leadership skills. The goal is to
inspire students to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and math while teaching them
gracious professionalism. In addition to the competitions the team demonstrates their robots at various
events, including the Orlando Mini-Maker Faire, the Orlando Science Center's Otronicon and the Grand
Opening of the Orange County Public Library's Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center. In total, Exploding Bacon
has participated in over 83 events in the Central Florida area over the past 3 years.
For more information, please visit www.explodingbacon.com or contact us at
[email protected].
ABOUT THE FIRST ROBOTICS SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL
On April 2nd to 5th 2014, high school students from five states and Mexico competed in the FIRST Robotics
South Florida Regional held at the Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This was the
event's third year and featured 47 different teams.
ABOUT FIRST ROBOTICS
FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.
Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative
programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology,
engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.
For more information about FIRST, please visit www.usfirst.org.
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features
20 ALMOST NATURAL
Robots and humans live under one roof at
the Caris Laboratory
—by Eagle Gamma
26
DONT CALL HIM "JEEVES"
THE NAME IS "HERB"
An interview with Siddhartha Srinivasa
Director, personal robotics lab,
Carnegie Mellon University
—by Rebecca A. Hill
32
THE COMING ROBOT TSUNAMI
Whether automatons will be a mixed
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FIRST REGIONALS
Flying Frisbees and Hanging Bots
—with a smile!—by Collin Berry
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N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2013
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B D T S
by Collin Berry
FIRST REGIONALS: Flying Frisbees
and Hanging Bots—with a smile!
ducation is key." That phrase was repeated to me by
direct their attention to solving problems in the world around
almost every single volunteer and team mentor I
them. The Senior division has a similar goal. These students are
spoke to at the FIRST regional robotics competition,
challenged to design, build, test and program rudimentary robots
co-hosted by the University of Central Florida (the event was held
using LEGO Mindstorms technology.
in the UCF arena) and NASA. One of the volunteers at check-in
The high school level is when things get exciting. Each year a
was a retired teacher, who had taught "every grade from
game is crafted to test students' abilities to design and build a
kindergarten to junior college." She firmly believes that this type
robot to compete in the game. The students work with
of competition is the most important type of education a student
professional engineers, who serve as mentors. These mentors
can receive, due to the hands on nature of the event.
provide advice, aid in design, and help build; however, the
FIRST (which stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of
emphasis is on student involvement. This process is as close to
Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, an
real-world engineering as most high school students can get at
entrepreneur and inventor, with the aim of fostering a love of
this point in their lives.
science and technology in students. The competitions are broken
down into stages, from elementary school
ULTIMATE ASCENT
to high school. Elementary children can
This year's game is called Ultimate
participate in the FIRST LEGO League.
Ascent. Two alliances, consisting of three
The LEGO League is divided into two
robots, face off against each other in a
divisions: Junior (grades K-3) and Senior
game that resembles Frisbee golf and
(grades 4-middle school). In the Junior
soccer. Each side of the field has a number
competitions, kids ages six through nine
of goals, each worth a varying number of
use LEGOs to construct moving parts with
points ranging from one to five points. In
the goal of solving problems. This
a two minute match, robots launch
program is designed to capture the natural
Frisbees into these goals. For the first
curiosity of children this age, hoping to Crazy outfits help teams cheer on their robots!
fifteen seconds, the robots must be
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Team Robots Garage takes the direct route in
scoring.
completely autonomous. During this period, points
scored are doubled. Teams are given the option of
collecting loose Frisbees on the floor, or driving to
loading zones, where a "human player" loads four
Frisbees into the hopper. At the end of the match,
robots then attempt to climb and hang from a
pyramid for additional points (each level of the
pyramid has different amounts of points).
If that came across as somewhat confusing,
imagine watching it. The game is completely
bonkers. It's a chaos-filled two minutes with
Frisbees flying everywhere, often escaping the
arena and flying into the crowd. But it's a beautiful
and entertaining game, with the most intense part
being the pyramid climb. Towards the end of the
match, teams start their climb. It's a dramatic few seconds. As the robots
begin climbing, there's constant fear that the robot will slip and fall.
Most stick to the first level, so the crowd springs to life when a robot
The robot from Team
Exploding Bacon, right
after a test on the
Frisbee loader.
tries to reach the upper levels.
Andy Marks provides teams with free parts from his online store,
www.andymark.com, (teams just pay shipping), so almost every team
uses these parts in their robots.
TRIUMPH IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
Cooperation is another key element FIRST tries to instill in participants. This year the cooperation
was brought up to another level. Two
teams from Merrill Island and Cocoa,
Florida (Bionic Tigers and Horsepower),
were involved in an auto accident prior to
the c o m p e t i t i o n ' s s t a r t . The trailer
transporting the two robots from each team
was rear ended at a stop light, destroying
both robots. This, however, did not end
their time at the competition. Both teams
kept their spirits high and got back to work.
The teams salvaged what they could from
each robot, and other teams pitched in any
spare parts they could. They worked
through the night and were able to
complete their robots. Both teams were I
able to make it to the quarter finals.
Horsepower finished ranked number 22 out
of 61 teams. Bionic Tigers finished with the AM that's left of Bionic Tig_
tenth overall ranking.
after a car accident.
SHARK ATTACK
The first team I talked to was Team
Shark Attack, from Westminster
Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
This team has participated in FIRST
since 2002 and is sponsored by Apex
Machine Co. The team's robot had a
fixed-angle Frisbee shooter, hoping to
hit the high point goal on top of the
pyramid. Their robot possesses the
ability to hang, but that aspect of their
robot was unsuccessful in their practice
round. The most ingenious aspect of
their robot is an aiming system they
devised. The robot uses a camera to find
the goal. The team then takes a picture
of the goal — w h e n the picture and
what's seen in the camera line up, they
know it's time to shoot.
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GO BANANAS
centered on that speed. They
Colonial High School (Go Bananas) was one
can either collect Frisbees
of the more student-centered teams that I
from the floor or zoom over
talked to. They've had fewer mentors this
to the human load zone. With
year, which allows the students to take a
just a few seconds left, they
more active role in designing and building
fly to the pyramid and use
their robot. What this gave them was a tankpneumatic claws to catch the
driven robot with an aim-able Frisbee
bottom rung of the pyramid.
launcher. Their method for climbing the
pyramid was the simplest I observed, but also
CONCLUSION
one of the more creative. In a strategic move,
The winners at this regional
Left: Shark Attack team member makes an adjustment on his winning robot
they chose to abandon the points of the upper Right: Team Stealth Tiger's machine climbs up the side of the pyramid.
were the Brazilian Trail
two pyramid levels in order to ensure that
Blazers (Gravatai, Brazil),
they get some points. Their method involved two hooks made out of
Team Krunch (Tarpon Springs, Florida), and Shark Attack (Ft.
wood. The hooks would catch on the bottom level, suspending the robots
Lauderdale). With an event like this, the best way to gauge the success
in mid-air.
is through the reactions of the participants. And, the participants at
this event could not have been any more enthused. From the downEXPLODING BACON
time they spent trading buttons with their team logos to chanting and
One of the most impressive looking robots came from team Exploding
cheering for their teams in the practice round and even working on
Bacon, of Winter Park, Florida. This team is comprised of members of a
their robots, everybody who participated had permanent smiles on
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Bacon in the News Experiencing Florida’s First STEM Day
(Excerpt from article http://www.teamorlando.org/experiencing-floridas-first-stem-day/)
By Benn Aaronson, Team Orlando STEM Advocate
On March 5, I saw the Florida State Capitol rotunda
transformed into an interactive demonstration of the
importance of Science Technology Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) for Florida’s first “STEM Day at the
Capitol,” bringing together students, science centers,
industry and STEM advocates to inform and educate the
state’s leadership.
As Team Orlando’s STEM Advocate, I wanted to talk
with some of the students participating as exhibitors.
One of the FIRST Robotics students I visited with, I
suggested with his skills he should contact a local
business about an internship. He replied, “I turned one
down.” And when I asked him why, he said, “I’m only
thirteen.” (Nathan Walters of Exploding Bacon, Team
1902)
Another FIRST Robotics student was a young lady who
was the project information lead responsible for the
information and marketing for which the team received
an award. With these talents, I presumed her plan was
to pursue a marketing or business major. When I
inquired, I was wrong. She wants to become a
microbiologist. (Sarah Parker, Exploding Bacon, Team
1902)
Joining the Orlando Science Center in this inaugural
effort were Team Orlando, Lockheed Martin, Museum
of Science and Industry (MOSI), Florida State
University, STEM Sim Ex and FIRST Robotics. “We
thank all of our industry partners who support the
Orlando Science Center and our mission,” said
Newman.
Participants in STEM Day participants had the
opportunity to share their demos and projects with the
Lt. Governor, legislators and staffers, as well as the
visiting public, demonstrating examples of successful
STEM projects and echoing the continued need for their
support of STEM in the State of Florida.
Exploding Bacon, Team 1902 named as FIRST in Florida Showcase team
for our for the exemplary outreach and Gracious Professionalism in 2013
https://sites.google.com/site/firstinstem/home/what-snew/congratulationstoourfirstfloridafirstshowcaseteams
FIRST Robotics Competition 2013, By Nick Normal, Posted 2013/05/11 on the blog
MakeZine.com. 1902′s 2013 robot in the slideshow and the video.
http://makezine.com/2013/05/11/first-robotics-competition-2013/
Pineloch Elementary FIRST robotics demonstration 05/07/13
Wow – What a great response the Pineloch kids had to
today’s FIRST robotics demonstration.
Practically
every kid raised their hand interested to become a
member of a future robotics team! Can you imagine the
growth and development this inner city Pineloch school
would gain if this became a reality. I left with a smile
that just won’t stop. Giving these students fun hands on
challenges where they can apply their book lessons
could open so many doors and give hope for these kids.
Each one of them has an amazing story to share.
Opportunities, like FIRST robotics, given by inspiring
community teachers, mentors and partners, can lead
them to profound and amazing chapters in their lives.
It’s going to take a lot of volunteer coordination and
some stimulus to get this growing, but the
accomplishing results could be a grand payback for this
area. I commend the Pineloch staff, St. Luke’s IMPACT
partners and Orange County Schools for supporting this
venture. FIRST is a great investment into these
children’s future.
Good job to the Pineloch robotics team who showed
such intuitive solutions for their Senior challenge. How
exciting for them to show their computer robotics
abilities to their schoolmates. They had fun programs
and they even had team buttons – that floored me
because it shows how much they have taken FIRST to
heart. Your students enthusiasm really made everyone
grin. If only we could bottle that entertainment value to
show potential sponsors, coaches and volunteers the
potential and abilities these kids have for learning
robotics and sharing their love for it. Thank you John,
Jim and everyone involved for your dedication, hard
work and organization. You made it happen. This was
a wonderful showcase of achievements and the benefits
FIRST robotics can bring to all students willing to
engage their time and energy into an educational team
sport of the mind. Great job with your first FLL team.
Obviously the seed has been planted and we can’t wait
to see what the next season brings.
Joyce and Team Exploding Bacon, all I can say is “You
Rock”! Thank you for your community outreach today
as you shared your love of FIRST with Pineloch’s
students and faculty. The video, presentation, robotic
demo and Q&A with the kids was a fun loving eye
opener. There was so much interest, we could have
taken many more questions had time allowed us. The
depth of your team’s ability never fails to amaze me and
I commend you for all your accomplishments on the
competition field, but more importantly, those off. It’s the
hard work, planning and commitment behind the scenes
that makes your presentation, awards and competitions
flow so abundantly. Keep up the impressive work and
thank you for all that you have done inspiring and
supporting this Pineloch team and those upcoming.
I’m just glad I could be a part of today’s robotics
demonstration celebration. It was my first visit to
Pineloch and everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
Please let me know if more marketing information is
needed to get more partners and supporters on board.
(I’ve already started networking on your behalf with
some contacts.) I also welcome everyone involved to
attend the FRC Orlando FIRST Robotics Regional which
is held annually at UCF in March. I’m your key contact
to set up free guided tours for student groups and
interested parties to see the behind the scenes team pit
workshops and view the competition. So mark your
calendars for December or January 2014 to email me
and coordinate your groups tour. Believe me the
“WOW” factor at this “Varsity” level robotics regional is
huge. The robots are incredible, but even more
remarkable is seeing these motivated youth who now
possess great knowledge, strong values, talented skills
and leadership beyond their years. They are the hope
of our future. I do hope each of you can join us for next
year’s Orlando FIRST Regional, and don’t forget to
invite some friends!
Thanks to each of you for your passion to ignite young
minds to reach their full potential. Your continued
positive contributions and belief in them, gives these
kids valuable life skills, opens future opportunities and
leads this generation to become the successful
contributors of tomorrow. Today many children were
encouraged, thanks to you!
Blessings,
Janette Volz
Orlando FIRST Robotics Committee
Ambassador Chair
http://www.floridafirstregional.com/
Hi Joyce,
We can’t thank you and your team enough for coming to
Pineloch today. The level of interest and excitement you
guys created today was amazing. We really do
appreciate the amount of extra effort it took for you to
get Exploding Bacon to come and put on such a great
show for so many children who need this kind of
encouragement. I hope this is just the start of us
working together to get robotics to spread to other
schools in Orange County. All I can say is “Oink, Oink
Boom!”
Thanks again,
John
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Educational IMPACT Math and Science Chair Person
SLAS Conference Demo
January 16, 2013
Hi Joyce and Wendy,
I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the great
outreach Exploding Bacon provided over the three days
of the SLAS conference. As always, your students are
great! It’s always a pleasure to work with team 1902.
See you again, soon.
Warm regards, Terri Willingham
Regional Director FIRST ® Central Florida
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Automotive Recyclers Association
October 26, 2012
Dear Exploding Bacon Team,
Thank you so much for sending 3 of your teammates
and your award-winning robot to the Automotive
Recyclers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo in
October. ARA’s partnership with the FIRST Robotics
Program is an important priority for our association, and
it was so valuable for our members to have the
opportunity to meet a local FIRST Robotics team and
interact with them in person. I cannot tell you how many
compliments I received about the robot and especially
the students – how articulate, bright, and personable the
kids were. The Exploding Bacon team was a wonderful
addition to our convention and a highlight not only for our
association members, but vendors attending the expo
and staff as well! We appreciate you taking the time to
travel and spend the afternoon promoting the FIRST
program. We look forward to many more years of
partnership with FIRST Robotics teams.
Jessica Thomas
Director of State Government & Grassroots Affairs
Automotive Recyclers Association
Transforming our culture by creating a world where science and technology
are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and
technology leaders. - Dean Kamen, Founder
It’s the Hardest Fun You’ll Ever Have!!
October 25, 2013
Joyce Walters
FRC Team 1902
Exploding Bacon
Orlando, FL
Dear Joyce,
I wanted to thank you and the awesome team
members of Exploding Bacon for your help at the
Orlando Mini Maker Faire on October 5th. As
always, Exploding Bacon members did a
wonderful job representing FIRST, and helping
OMMF visitors see the value and fun of FIRST
programs.
Please pass along my gratitude to them, and
please know how grateful we at FIRST are for you
continued support of these great young people,
and of FIRST in Florida.
Wishing you every success this season and always!
Kind regards,
Terri Willingham
®
Regional Director FIRST Central Florida
V 813-792-7411
E [email protected]
W www.FIRSTinFlorida.wordpress.com / www.usfirst.org
Transforming our culture by creating a world where science and technology
are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and
technology leaders. - Dean Kamen, Founder
It’s the Hardest Fun You’ll Ever Have!!
November 7, 2013
Joyce Walters
FRC Team 1902
Exploding Bacon
Orlando, FL
Dear Joyce,
I wanted to the great students of Exploding Bacon
for their fantastic outreach at the Masie Learning
2013 conference November 3 and 4th, in Orlando.
As always, Exploding Bacon members represented
FIRST with class and professionalism.
Please pass along my gratitude to them, and please
know how grateful we at FIRST are for you continued
support of these great young people, and of FIRST in
Florida.
Wishing you every success in the 2014 season and
beyond!
Kind regards,
Terri Willingham
®
Regional Director FIRST Central Florida
V 813-792-7411
E [email protected]
W www.FIRSTinFlorida.wordpress.com / www.usfirst.org