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FRC Team Phenomena 3616 was founded in 2011 on the principles of teamwork, communication, and application of knowledge in the technical world. We are a non-profit organization run as an after-school high school robotics club; teaching engineering, programming, designing, media, mechanical, electrical, business, and team building skills. Our members and officers are from multiple schools in the Lafayette Area and housed at W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center. Professionals volunteer to mentor students in the skills required to enter engineering or other related technical fields. We are building leaders who give back to the community while preparing them for the workforce. Our year-long program advocates Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Robotics in our local community by participating and hosting numerous community events (such as Science Fairs, Math Tournaments, Robotic Tournaments, and STEM Workshops). We have been strong advocates of beginning and assisting other schools to start middle and high school robotic teams.

Through competitions, students learn to strategize and collaborate with fellow team members to build a robot of their own design, learn and use sophisticated hardware and software, develop skills in public speaking, design/manufacture/build project management, programming, teamwork, and strategic thinking. The team has competed in Regional, National, and World Competitions in Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

Funding and sustainability comes from student/mentor organized fundraisers and from continued generous contributions from the community. The students Robotics Team 3616 (from the Acadiana area) are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to a continued tradition of excellence.

Your financial sponsorship will reach many children (4^th -12^th grade) in the Lafayette area. Donations are 100% tax-deductible. Your gift goes directly to children of this STEM outreach and 0% to administrative costs. Our budget averages $35,000 per year and is spent on registration fees, tools, robot parts, electrical components, miscellaneous supplies, and travel for students.

If you have any questions or would like additional information you can email, Lisa Ranney, teacher mentor, lranney2@gmail.com or team3616@gmail.com or 337-501-0140.

Again, thank you for your interest in Robotics Team 3616. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Lisa Ranney

F.I.R.S.T. FRC 3616 / FTC 11200 / FLL 56596 Robotics Teacher Mentor Volunteer

Contact: lranney2@gmail.com or team3616@gmail.com or 337-501-0140

Any contributions make payable to: W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center (memo section: Robotics Team 3616)

Mail To: W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center, Attention: Lisa Ranney, 200 18^th Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

Robotics Team Phenomena 3616 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

All contributors will be invited to our robot showcase after build season!

Platinum $5,000 or more

Sponsor's name will be listed first among our sponsors and will appear in the FIRST Robotics programs at competitions. The team will make personal visits to the sponsors as desired. Company's name closely linked with team's name and mentioned in team publicity. Company's Logo (logo artwork provided by sponsor) prominently displayed on one side of Robot, T-shirt, banners, video credits. Sponsor will receive a framed picture of the team with a thank you note.

Gold $2,500 - $4,999

Sponsor's name will appear in the FIRST Robotics programs at competitions. The team will make personal visits to the sponsors as desired. Company's name closely linked with team's name and mentioned in team publicity. Company's Logo (logo artwork provided by sponsor) displayed on Robot, T-shirt, banners, video credits. Sponsor will receive a framed picture of the team with a thank you note.

Silver $1,500 - $2,499

The team will make personal visits as desired. Company's name closely linked with team's name and mentioned in team publicity. Company's Logo displayed on Robot, banners, video credits. Sponsors will receive a framed team picture with a thank you note.

Bronze $500 - $1,499

Company's name/logo (logo artwork provided by sponsor) will be displayed on Robot, on team's pit banner, and t-shirt. Sponsors will receive a framed team picture with a thank you note.

Aluminum $200 - $499

Company's name on team's pit banner. Sponsor will receive a framed team picture with a thank you note.

Contributor to $199

Sponsor will receive a thank you note and team picture.

Your generosity is truly appreciated and will be put to great use!