Our Journey
From an idea between a few friends to a thriving robotics team, our history is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.
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Community Engagement
Engaged with community members and educators about our program, building strong local support and partnerships for our robotics initiative.
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Budget Finalized
Successfully finalized our comprehensive team budget, establishing clear financial planning and resource allocation for our inaugural season.
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Full Team Meeting
Held our first comprehensive full-team meeting, bringing together all members to align on goals, roles, and our path forward.
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Sol Siesta Partnership
Partnered with Sol Siesta Apparel for a merchandising deal, enabling us to create branded team merchandise and additional revenue streams.
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Workshop Visits & Event
Visited 316 LUNATECS workshop and attended the Duel on the Delaware REEFSCAPE FRC unofficial event, gaining valuable experience and networking.
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Website Launch & FIRST Meeting
Launched our official team website and met with the Executive Director of FIRST Mid-Atlantic, establishing our presence and connections.
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1640 DAR Workshop Visit
Visited 1640 Downingtown Area Robotics workshop, learning from experienced teams and exploring collaboration opportunities.
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GoFundMe Launch
Launched our GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for equipment, travel, and competition expenses for our inaugural season.
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Student Interest & Social Media
Gathered over 40 interested students and operated a successful social media campaign reaching over 60 students in our community.
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Team Identity & Partnership
Finalized our team name and brand identity, and partnered with 1168 Malvern Robotics, establishing our place in the FRC community.
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Adult Volunteers Onboarded
Successfully onboarded 3 adult volunteers, providing essential mentorship and guidance for our team operations.
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Social Media Launch
Launched our active social media presence @10989blast, connecting with the broader FRC community and promoting our team.
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1712 Dawgma Workshop Visit
Visited 1712 Dawgma's workshop, gaining hands-on experience and learning from veteran team members.
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FIRST Registration
Officially registered Team 10989 with the FIRST organization, marking our formal entry into the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Workspace Partnership
Discussed securing a dedicated workspace in Berwyn with Eadeh Enterprises, establishing our home base for robot development.
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Mentorship from 1712 Dawgma
Received valuable mentorship from FRC Team 1712 Dawgma, gaining insights from experienced competitors and building lasting connections.
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Comcast Commitment
Received a $3000 commitment from Comcast, our first major sponsorship that provided crucial funding for our team's launch.
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The Spark
A group of passionate individuals in Berwyn, PA identified the need for a community-based FIRST Robotics team, setting our journey in motion.
Ready to Join Our Journey?
Interested in robotics and making a positive impact? Contact us to learn more about joining Blast Robotics!