Kickoff and Sponsor Recognition

Kickoff
Sponsor Recognition
Connect with Legislators
Important Dates

Kickoff

With just 29 days away from kickoff the excitement is mounting in anticipation of how Power Up
will be played.  Your kickoff coordinators are working hard to make this fun and exciting for your team.

If your team is attending kickoff at the University of Portland or Oregon State University you will see something new this year.  Teams will get to view the virtual field in Synthesis directly following the game reveal.  This will allow all you visual learners the opportunity to see what the field looks like.  Watch your inboxes for specific information regarding your kickoff from your coordinator.

We are hoping the weather will be good to us this year!  Cross your fingers.

Sponsor Recognition

We know you want to thank all the sponsor that contributed to your 2018 team invoice.  In hopes of making your life easier we are including contact information for all named sponsors on your invoices.  Please take the time to recognize and thank your sponsors according to your team recognition levels.  If you have any questions please contact Cindy LeBeau.  Don't forget to recognize your sponsors while posting on social media and be sure to include their company handle!


Connect with Legislators

This is the perfect time of year to send a letter to your legislators to thank them for supporting FIRST.  Share stories that show the impact FIRST is having with your students.  With the recent announcement that Oregon has the third lowest graduation rates in the nation be sure to include the graduation rates from the students on your teams.  Include their post high school plans as well!  Please copy me on your communication so I can see your impact stories as well.

Important Dates

9  December     BunnyBots                   This event is FULL but spectators are welcome
6  January         Kickoff                         Power Up game reveal
17 February      Corvallis Scrimmage   This event is FULL but they are accepting wait list teams

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