Champs Parent Meeting Recap – Key Information & Next Steps

Good evening,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our FIRST Championship parent meeting. We are incredibly excited to be heading to Houston and appreciate your support as we work through a quick turnaround to make this trip possible.

Below is a summary of the key information covered. The full slide deck and scholarship form are attached for reference.

Event Overview

• FIRST Championship in Houston, TX (April 29 – May 2)

• Travel dates: April 27 – May 3

• Estimated group: ~35 students and 6 mentors, with some families traveling as well

Cost & Financial Information

• Current estimated cost per student: $1,500

• Cost could decrease to ~$1,100 if we meet our fundraising goal

• Payment plan option available: $200 initial deposit, $325/month for four months

• Scholarships will be available

• Our goal is to ensure every student who wants to attend is able to

• If cost is a concern, please reach out as soon as possible

Fundraising

• Team fundraising goal: $50,000

• $5,000 already raised through our PayPal campaign

• Fundraising directly reduces the cost per student and supports scholarships

Ways families can help:

• Share the PayPal campaign

• Connect us with potential business sponsors

• Donate meals/snacks for the team

Required Forms

All required forms must be completed for students to attend:

• STIMS - Amy, Emma, Evan, Jaime, Nathan, Sonya

• Consent & Release - Daniel, Maximillian

• Liability & Media Release - Amy, Evan, Jaime, Nathan

Students will not be able to travel if these are incomplete.

Merch

• Team merch deadline: April 8

  • All students attending need at least one green polo (preferably more)

• Fan shop orders recommended by April 10

  • A portion of purchases supports the team

    
    

Next Steps

• Confirm travel plans & Pay the student deposit by tomorrow, April 1st at noon

• Complete any missing forms

• Fundraise, fundraise, fundraise

• Watch for follow-up communication about our next parent meeting

  
  

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We know this is a fast-moving process, and we appreciate everyone working together to make this opportunity possible for our students. You can also reach me at 319-431-6239.

Thanks,

Madison Livermore

Iowa City Robotics

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