Powerhouse 9410 Newsletter

Please take a few minutes to read up on our teams’ happenings!

WELCOME BACK TO A NEW YEAR

Please take a few minutes to read up on our teams’ happenings!

This edition is dedicated to :

- INFO OVERLOAD

All the resources needed are available on the site
Curent and past Newsletters will be available on the "Parents Call to Action Page"

A big thank you to all the students who were there all day to man the table and recruit new members.

Thank you to all the parents who stopped by to support our kiddos

WHEN:

Held on Sept 2nd @6:30 pm

KEY POINTS DISCUSSED:

Click Here or on the image for access to the whole presentation
- Team Roster: Please check that your info is correct and let Mimi Jones know if any corrections are needed
- Team Handbook Please print the permission forms, and return to the coaches ASAP) Check here for the list of students who have already turned in their paperwork

- Meetings:

- Fundraising needs (see other sections in this newsletter)

Concession Stands Volunteers Needed

We have signed up to run a few concession shifts, to help the team earn extra $$$

This is just a quick reminder that students SHOULD work at least one concessions shift, but we really need to make sure we have a parent signed up for each one. Cindy Thompson is happy to support folks who haven't done it before

Here are a few things that might help you feel comfortable signing up:

The adult's job is primarily handling money - the students will usually manage most of the food service and cleanup, though you'll need to supervise!
There is a really straightforward guide to running concessions, they're working on creating videos if you prefer that, and we will also send detailed information the week of the event. (Again, If you have any questions, Cindy is available, as are the Eagle Club folks)

Use this link to sign up as a volunteer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t3WmuC7MkF1Jzlv_0kr5Bin1a5pfw3NE0yHALVje2oU/preview

Sponsors Needed

Here is a link to the presentation prepared by Brandon (last year) to help you when approaching potential sponsors for our team

To help you with the promotion of our team, be sure to download and print this pamphlet (also available on out team website)

You can also pick up a few copies from Coach Klug's class

Need help/idea writing letters to potential sponsors? Check This SAMPLE LETTER

If you only need the donation form, you can print it here

Remember to check this PAGE (and update it) for a list of the sponsors already contacted

Paperwork and Dues

Make sure to have all your Paperwork turned in ASAP.

Check here to check your status if you are not sure

1. Handbook forms

2. Whole Year Field Trip Permission slip

3. Cowtown waiver if you are attending

4. area of interest form (for Build season)- students need to fill this out to help Coach place them in the correct group/area during our season

Dues:

Just a reminder that dues are $200 for Part-time members and $350 for Full-time members.

Dues need to be in befor the beginning of Build Season. (January 10)

Sign Up for TEXT updates

We use the app GROUPME for quick communication and text update

Make sure to join the group if you haven't yet

Parents- Contacts

Communication : Cheri Shouey - cheri_shouey@yahoo.com
Fundraising Cindy Thompson - cindy.thompson987@gmail.com & Angela Douglas- adouglas8824@yahoo.com
Private Donors & Grants Christy Wineland- winelandchristy@hotmail.com
LRF Foundation Josh Prentice- joshpren@gmail.com & Christy Wineland- winelandchristy@hotmail.com
SWAG/Merch/Spirit :Tiffany Sitts- tiffany.sitts@gmail.com

In the spring of this year we applied and were awarded a grant by the Eagle club in the amount of $1000 to fund a new toolbox for us to take on the road when we travel.

We have purchased the toolbox !!!

Dates At A Glance

September

25- FIIRST Event Registration opens

29- KC STEM Alliance FRC Grant APPLICATION Opens

29- JV Football Concession 4pm-8pm (Volunteers Needed)

30- Women in Stem Breakfast- Liberty High School (Female students encouraged to sign up)

October
01 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

23- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

17- Varsity Football - Drink Tanks (Volunteers Needed)

24 -KC STEM Alliance FRC Grant APPLICATION Opens

24-25 - COW TOWN ThrowDown, Lee's Summit, MO

November
01- Code Academy Homework DUE (For Students who want to program during build season)

06 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

08- Massive Mini Robotics Conference- Liberty High School (Students HIGHLY encouraged to attend)

13- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

14- Possible playoff- Varsity Football - Drink Tanks (Volunteers Needed)

December
04 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

11- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

31- CAD homework due (For Students interested in CAD during build season)

January- (Build Season)
08 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

10- FRC SEASON KICKOFF (Students and Parents must attend event) LNHS

22- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

February (Build Season-)

05 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

05- Woodie Flowers and Dean's List Awards submission DUE

12. FIRST Impact Award submission DUE

26- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

March (Build Season- Competition Season)
00- Competition

02- FIRST Competition Season Begins

05 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

26- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

April
00- Competition

02 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

23- Fresh Lemonade Co Fundraiser- LNHS LUNCH

May
07 - Liberty Robotics Foundation (LRF) Meeting 6:00 (parents encouraged to attend)

13 - End of year celebration - Regular Meeting Time- (Parents Invited)

- Summer Planning - PARENTS MEETING- Time TBD (Students invited)

Full Calendar

Click here (or the image below) for the full calendar

Women in STEM brekfast

Liberty Robotics is hosting a Women in STEM breakfast called Wonder Women in STEM this year.

They are inviting all girls interested from all of the middle schools and both high schools.

Click on the image for more details and to register

COW TOWN Throw Down

The competition takes place on

Fri Oct 24 (TBD but likely 2p to 10p) BUS From North
Sat Oct 25 (TBD Times - ALL DAY) BUS From North

Participants must sign a WAIVER .

Students please fill out this form if you plan on attending (You will not be able to participate if this is not done)

In Addition, since it is a school Field trip, every participant must also fill out the School district Field Trip Permission slip, and return it to Coach Klug or Mimi Jones (Can be emailed too) ASAP. Good news, is you only need to fill 1 valid for the whole year for day trips. Print the link, or ask for a paper copy to the coaches