Happy May, everyone!
Just a few announcements and reminders for you before to official start of summer.
Thank your sponsors
Show your sponsors some end-of-season appreciation. The team fundraising tool kit has a few great suggestions in section five.
Robotics at the MN State Fair
If your team is interested in representing FIRST Robotics at the MN State Fair from August 29 – September 4, contact Jay Nix at jay.nix006@gmail.com or 612-968-0802.
FIRST Signing Day is May 17, 2022 (Global)
This year, FIRST Signing Day will take the form of a social media campaign on TikTok where teams can post videos with the graduating seniors on their team. Be sure to follow FIRST on TikTok (first_inspires) by Friday, May 13, for a post that students can duet! Learn more about the history of FIRST Signing Day and more ways you can celebrate your graduates here.
2023 CHARGED UPSM: In the 2022-2023 robotics season, FIRST® ENERGIZESM presented by Qualcomm, FIRST teams will re-imagine the future of sustainable energy and power their ideas forward. Team and Class Pack registration for the season will open May 19 for all programs in the FIRST Dashboard. Watch our video, narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne, to learn more about our energy theme, which addresses global challenges related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7, focused on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Thank you!
The time effort and energy you put into supporting your team are truly what makes a difference to all our students. We couldn’t do this without you.
Nicole Schossow
Regional Director, MN, ND, SD
Pronunciation and Pronouns: she, her, hers
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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
Cell: 603.696.4780 | nschossow@firstinspires.org
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