Sacramento Regional Recap

by Rebecca Berggren | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog, Featured News

Congratulations to ALL Teams, Mentors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Friends and Family members who participated in the Sacramento Regional and helped to create an exciting and memorable weekend. The following teams and individuals earned top honors at the Regional and will be going on to compete at the Championships in St. cheap iphone xr case Louis in April. We wish them the best of luck! Regional Chairman’s Award Team 1868, The Space Cookies – Moffett Field, CA The Sacramento Chairman’s Award represents the true spirit of FIRST. outlet iphone 8 case outlet iphone 8 case cheap iphone xs case It honors the team that best serves as a model for other teams to emulate and that embodies the goals of FIRST. iphone 8 case for sale It remains FIRST’s most prestigious team award. iphone 7 case outlet uk The Chairman’s Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants, school, and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season or school year. iphone xs case outlet uk The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. iphone xs case on sales The recipient will be invited to the FIRST Championship where it will compete for the Chairman’s Award against the winners from all the other qualifying events. Here’s what the Judges had to say –

“For a number of years, this team has been growing steadily in many dimensions. iphone 8 case outlet iphone 7 case on sales cheap iphone 8 case outlet They certainly do it all. From their structured workshops for training rookie members, to their influence in changing the culture of their high schools, to their extensive volunteer activities in the community, this team exemplifies all of the qualities we look for in a model representative of FIRST. outlet iphone 8 case online Of particular note has been their engagement in STEM activities for young people. cheap iphone xs case outlet These have been lauded by the media and awarded at state and national levels. iphone xr case outlet uk iphone xr case outlet uk Their management structure is very professional. Their activities don’t just happen. iphone 7 case outlet uk iphone 7 case outlet outlet iphone 7 case online They are well planned with the effective use of social & electronic media. outlet iphone xr case outlet iphone 8 case This leads to effective team management across a broad geographical area, effective recruiting and retention of sponsors, keeping their many fans in touch with their many exciting activities. Their members go on to college and into STEM careers at a truly remarkable rate. cheap iphone xs case outlet iphone 8 case online Their ability to inspire new members to achieve career goals that they may have never thought possible, is a true measure of their value to our society. Are you looking for innovative ways to spread the FIRST message?” How about working with NASA to drive the team’s robot from the International Space Station? Is that cool, or what?! One day theirs may be known as the FIRST “Bot Hurled ‘Round The World”. iphone 7 case outlet uk We are extremely proud to present the 2013 Sacramento Regional Chairman’s Award to Team 1868, The Space Cookies”

Engineering Inspiration Team 701, Team Robovikes – Vanden High School in Fairfield, CA The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. outlet iphone 8 case online cheap iphone 8 case online This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 grant toward registration. cheap iphone xr case outlet Here’s what the judges had to say –

“With a fair and demanding captain, a seasoned and dedicated crew, this sturdy vessel has sailed the perilous seas of Sacramento spreading the principles of FIRST. outlet iphone 8 case online cheap iphone 8 case From the horizon to horizon they have mentored summer workshops, started eight vex teams, sponsored FLL events and provided robotics demonstrations to budding middle school engineers. With a solid profit plan, they have assisted other area teams to build strong lasting cooperative financial relationships. cheap iphone 7 case online iphone 7 case outlet uk With mainsails of green always ready to catch the educational wind, this team has consistently steered others to achieve what was thought to be unachievable. For over ten years they have been the keystone of the UC Davis/ Sacramento Event. Their proud Viking ship and crew can return home to Fairfield with the respect and thanks of the FIRST organization. The 2013 Engineering Inspiration Award goes to team 701 the RoboVikes. cheap iphone xr case online “

Regional Winners Team 701, Robovikes Fairfield, CA Team 3189,
Circuit Breakers Placerville, CA Team 2489, Insomniacs Fremont, CA   Rookie All-Star Award Team 4666, Robowolves from Roseville, CA This award celebrates a 1st year team demonstrating an early but strong partnership effort, implementing the mission of FIRST. Its winner understands what FIRST is really trying to accomplish and realizes that technical work is fun and challenging, made better by building a partnership among team, community and school. outlet iphone 8 case online This is not an easy challenge for a rookie team but the judges want to recognize and reward one team that got it right. Here’s what the judges had to say –

“Our Rookie All Star Award is presented to a team inspired by the dedication and drive of an outstanding student leader and aided by their relationship with a sister team from far away. iphone 7 case on sales iphone xs case outlet Sacramento Regional is this team’s maiden competition, but long before building their first bot, they hosted a clinic for elementary age kids and spread the FIRST message by postering the entire school with an invitation to join. iphone xr case for sale Congratulations to Team 4666 – the Robowolves!”

Woodie Flowers Finalist Award Mark Edelman Mentor for Team 2489 A few years after helping Dean Kamen create FIRST, Dr. William Murphy founded the Woodie Flowers Award with the intent to celebrate effective communication in the art and science of engineering and design. cheap iphone 7 case online At the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, the essays of this year’s finalists will be combined with previous finalists. One mentor will receive the Championship Woodie Flowers Award. iphone xr case outlet Here’s what the judges had to say –

“You told of mentors that inspire, mentors that support, mentors that provide the help you need to accomplish tasks you never thought you could. This team also described their mentor as someone that influenced their entire way of thinking, changed their perspective, and expanded their outreach beyond their team, beyond their community, beyond their biggest dreams.This mentor thinks that one can play at learning. He has shown his team and his community how to dream bigger. cheap iphone xs case This team wants to thank their mentor and friend. iphone 8 case for sale The Sacramento Woodie Flower Finalist Award goes to Mark Edelman from team 2489. Congratulations.”

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