Volume 2024 -11 | November 2024

Rocky Mountain BEST Volunteer Newsletter

Inspiring students to pursue careers in engineering, science, technology, and mathematics through robotics design…

LOW G 2024 GAME

2024 Low G Game Field

4 Suspended Lunar Surface Quadrants & Central Crater

YOU can Help Us Inspire

500 BEST Team Students!

Many Ways to Join in the CHAMPIONSHIP Fun!

ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO HELP FOR EVEN A FEW HOURS?

DENVER BEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

28 Qualifying schools by invitation - almost 500 students
Saturday and Sunday, December 7 - 8
Colorado Springs

TWO VENUES

Colorado College Ed Robson Arena
AcademyACL Colorado Springs Charter School

FRIDAY SET UP OPTION

Morning Lakewood workshop Truck Loading
Afternoon Ed Robson Arena Set Up
SIGNUP LINK

SATURDAY OPTIONS

AcademyACL Charter School

Morning Marketing Presentation Judging SIGNUP LINK
Afternoon Student Mixer Helpers SIGNUP LINK

Ed Robson Arena

Team Photos, Team & Volunteer Registration, Robot Compliance, Referees, Robot Pit Tasks, Scorekeeping Practice and others
SIGNUP LINK

SUNDAY OPTIONS

Ed Robson Arena

Team & Volunteer Registration,
Team Photos,
Robot Compliance,
Referees,
Robot Pit Tasks,
Scorekeeping,
Robot Judging,
Spirit and Sportsmanship Judging
and MORE
SIGNUP LINK

VOLUNTEER REFERENCE

Event Volunteer page.

Also volunteer position descriptions and other support documents that may interest you.

28 Schools Invited to Championship

Congratulations to All these Winning Local Teams!

Reschedule Success with Game Day Volunteers

Almost 50 volunteers helped award 17 trophies at our rescheduled

Abraham Lincoln High School Game Day.

Our thanks to all the volunteers and the teachers & mentors.

Other Way to Make a Difference

FUNDRAISING

It takes a lot of funds to cover our costs to have a free competition at both the local level and the Regional Championship level. Here are MORE ways you can help from home.

GRANTS: Know a company or foundation that might want to hear about how they can help provide our inspiring STEM program free to schools? Enjoy writing or have experience writing proposals or grant requests? Please contact Carolyn.Bauer@bestinc.org to learn more.

Last Days to Bid on a 2024 BEST Astronaut

Calling all space enthusiasts and collectors! Get your hands on a piece of BEST Robotics history with these adorable, limited-edition astronaut figures!

Astronaut Auction Link - https://www.32auctions.com/LowG2024

Colorado Gives available NOW

...and we’re calling on YOU to help us make a lasting impact!

At Rocky Mountain BEST, we’re more than just about robots—we’re shaping the future of STEM students and preparing them for the workforce.

This is where YOU can make a difference by helping to “Launch our Future Innovators”.

Your support will help ensure students can focus on what matters most—showcasing their skills, ingenuity, and passion for STEM.

Every dollar counts!

Click this Button to "Launch our Future Innovators"

More Ways to Participate by Donating

Colorado Gives Donations

You can donate ANYTIME at Rocky Mountain BEST at ColoradoGives.org.

Benevity

If your company has gift matching through Benevity, Rocky Mountain BEST is one of the eligible non-profit organizations. Please ask your HR department about Benevity gift matching!

King Soopers/City Market

Thanks to the 18 households who are using their King Soopers / City Market savings cards to donate to Rocky Mountain BEST.

If you used to refill a King Soopers gift cards for us and now need help setting up your savings card, please email lois.walton@bestinc.org. Lois would be glad to talk you through the quick process!

King Soopers Community Rewards Page

Wondering what to do with your used car or truck?

Donating your old vehicle or boat to ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEST is convenient, easy, and may qualify you for a tax deduction. And best of all, your donation of a used car or truck will make a big difference in supporting ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEST.

Why not donate your vehicle today? All you need to do is to complete our SIMPLE ONLINE FORM or call 1-866-628-2277 and we'll take care of the rest. We will pick up your vehicle, arrange to have your donation towed, and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt, all at no charge to you.

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