Community

Blood Drives

BERT runs an annual Christmas/New Year's Blood Drive at the Buxton Town Hall.

Maine Robotics Day

In August of 2018, BERT teamed up with Funtown/Splashtown USA to host the first Annual Maine Robotics Day. Since then, teams from Maine and New Hampshire congregate under one tent to show off the robots to park attendees.

Maine Mariners

Since December 2018, BERT demonstrates annually on the ice at Maine Mariners hockey games.

BEMS

Every year BERT demonstrates to 7th and 8th graders at Bonny Eagle Middle to garner interest in the team and recruit new members.

Standish Spectacular

Every summer BERT decorates a float and (carefully) demonstrates on it as it driven down the parade route. Candy is given out, making the little ones happy.

Standish Spooktacular + Trick-or-Read

Every year George E. Jack Elementary School and Buxton Center Elementary School host their respective Halloween celebrations. BERT holds a booth at the former and helps to run and staff the latter.

Maine Mall

Every summer BERT holds a series of demonstrations at the Maine Mall, showing off our team, FIRST, and STEM to all the shopping families–young and old.

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

BERT performs demonstrations to the varying age groups staying in the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.

Ronald McDonald House

BERT donates time in the kitchen and supplies to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Portland, helping provide for families with children in the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.

Animal Refuge League

BERT donates supplies for the homeless animals sheltered by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.

Apple Cycle

BERT set up a booth and supplied cyclists with snacks as they biked by.

Make-A-Wish

BERT collected pledges and walked four miles to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Maine Marathon

BERT set up a food tent for marathon runners to break at and refuel.

STEM Night

At Edna Libby Elementary School BERT shows off the robot to students at the school's annual STEM night.

Boy Scouts

BERT demonstrated at the Boy Scouts' Scout-O-Rama event at L.L. Bean and visits them at their local meetings.

Churches

BERT demonstrates and brings STEM to several churches in our local community. 

Buxton Toy Box

BERT collects food donations to provide families with the ingredients for holiday meals.

Monarch School of New England

BERT brings the robot, FIRST, and STEM to the Monarch School of New England.

Special Olympics

BERT volunteers and cheers on Special Olympians at various events.