January 2020 | Issue 1 - Volunteer Newsletter
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
VOLUNTEER
SPOTLIGHT
Thank You to the
McKinnon Family!
FIRST Washington is an organization that, at its heart, is reliant on the giving of volunteers. Nothing speaks to that more than David and Christine McKinnon and their four children. For fifteen years, all members of the McKinnon family have been involved with FIRST, with David leading the FIRST LEGO League tournaments, all four of their kids participating on teams and volunteering and Christine playing a key volunteer role and eventually running the FIRST Tech Challenge Tri-Cities League. They have been a critical part of the success of these programs within our Mid-Columbia region and the compassion they have shown the kids serves as an inspiration for us all. As they move on to other exciting opportunities, the FIRST Washington family would like to thank the McKinnon Family for all your service and wish you well in your future endeavors.
SEATTLE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
#FIRSTISFOREVERYONE
#FIRSTINEVERYSCHOOL
Twenty-three Title 1 schools are participating in FIRST programs as part of a 3 year commitment from Amazon Future Engineers. At the heart of this work is team XBot, Franklin High School’s students, alumni and mentors. With FIRST Washington’s commitment to bringing FIRST programs into communities where STEM is not a natural, we are grateful for the work that team XBot and their mentors, especially Donna Lew and Troy Barnes in helping break down the intimidation of STEM through robotics. Another shout out to Randy Steele and Richard Corn for the professional development work. 
WISH LIST
Call to help: Corporate Partners
FIRST Washington always needs help when it comes to volunteering. It doesn't always mean coming to an event. We are currently looking for somebody with experience Salesforce and Smartsheet to volunteer their time helping us update our existing packages.  
FIRST LEGO
LEAGUE
SEMI-FINALS
1/18 & 1/19
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION -
PNW DISTRICT
2/28-3/1, 3/5-3/7, 3/6-3/8,
3/19-3/21, 3/20-3/22, 3/27-
3/29, 4/1-4/4
TOPBOTS -
SEATTLE &
SPOKANE
Seattle - April 22
Spokane - May 1
AWAY FOR THESE EVENTS? CONTRIBUTIONS HELP. WE KNOW YOUR COMMITMENTS MAY PREVENT YOU FROM ATTENDING. WHAT BETTER WHAT TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS THAN MAKING A DONATION!
CONSIDER MAKING A GIFT TODAY!
REMINDERS
Thank you for helping!
  • Don't forget to bring your FIRST Washington water bottle to refill at events!
  • If you haven't already, please fill out the Volunteer Survey for events. Your feedback matters!
  • If you have the time, we'd love to have you sign up to volunteer at an event!
  • Does your business need a team-building event? TopBots is this year's corporate team building experience! Seattle - April 22nd & Spokane - May 1st. Learn more.