HAPPY NEW YEAR to all FLL and Jr. FLL teams!
EVENT: FIRST Exhibit featuring FLL and Jr. FLL Programs
LOCATION: Microsoft Store at Pentagon City Mall
1100 S. Hayes St.
Arlington, VA 22202
DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 25 -- 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
FLL teams can volunteer for 1 or 2-hour shifts.
To volunteer as a FIRST exhibitor, please send an email to Don Brobst at [log in to unmask].
WHAT WILL TEAMS DO AT THIS EVENT:
FLL teams can display this season's FLL robot and project. There will be no FLL table at this event but teams can still feature their robot by showing how it can move. Jr. FLL teams can display this season's "Show Me" poster and LEGO model. Although it would be great to have the entire team at this event, it is not required for all team members to be at this exhibit. At least 2 team members and 1 team coach or parent chaperone should be available during the team's volunteer shift.
BENEFIT TO TEAM MEMBERS:
- Community outreach activity: Promote STEM programs like FIRST.
- Continue practicing FIRST Core Value: "We share our knowledge and experience."
- For FLL teams: Promote your team's innovative solution (a benefit if your team is participating in the FLL Global Innovation Award).
- Volunteer students can earn community service hours as exhibitors.
Other "perks":
- Team members/coaches can check out the different products offered by Microsoft.
- Receive giveaways from Microsoft.
- Enjoy shopping at "The Fashion Center at Pentagon City Mall"
For specific questions regarding this event, please contact Don Brobst directly.
Thank you for supporting FIRST.
Angie Fontanilla
VA/DC FLL, Communications Director
Don Brobst
FIRST Senior Mentor