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PA Robotics Teams: Act now to secure millions for PA Robotics!

As you may know, RoboLancers advocacy in the PA Senate since our 2024 Championship win has already secured $300k for Philadelphia high school robotics teams through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This week, we have the chance to go bigger!

Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator Nikil Saval are preparing to introduce a bill in the senate this week that would establish a permanent program to support robotics teams statewide. Their bill comes with a $2.5 million budget ask for next year! Read their co-sponsorship memo at https://www.palegis.us/senate/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=48707

At this time of year, there are lots of groups competing for money and attention. So for this bill to be successful, we need to tell their colleagues in the PA senate that this funding matters!

We've spelled everything out for you. You can find your senator, place a call reading from a short script, and log your call in less than five minutes.

Here are the instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xt_BAxKEqpP5gokKFihk5nV_Nx4x7cYGDYIVWzD0jM/edit?usp=sharing

Student voices are the most powerful here, but parent, alumni, and mentor voices are also appreciated. You can call the senator for your home address, or the senator for your team/school address, or both!

Please take five minutes today to make a call!

Thank you!

Photo: Sen. Saval and Sen. Haywood hosted RoboLancers representatives in Harrisburg in the wake of our 2024 Championship win. This visit marked the start of our state funding advocacy.

There's a ton of new info in the April newsletter. Buckle up: Championships, here we come! - https://mailchi.mp/f942b25e205c/championships-here-we-come

Adult Volunteers Needed April 1-4. Help us make our first ever FRC District Event a success. We're so close to filling all roles. You can help us get over the finish line. - https://mailchi.mp/93c1f1059f3a/join-us-at-competition-8352809

'Tis the Season... Build Season! - https://mailchi.mp/2f19c18ea588/tis-the-season-build-season

Sign up to support team meals, build field elements, volunteer at our FRC event, and more.

And rest up because Build Season is right around the corner!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This Veteran's Day, Join our Volunteer Army!
Volunteer registration is now open for our fall and spring events. Volunteering at events is a great way to support our local teams with your time and energy, while keeping full control over your time commitment. - https://mailchi.mp/8cd6a6bb21bd/this-veterans-day-join-our-volunteer-army

In our October Newsletter: Sign up to help with Team Meals; cheer us on at HAVOC and Ramp Riot; join Friends of the RoboLancers for Bots, Bolts, and Bowties - https://mailchi.mp/486c854398bf/sign-up-to-help-with-team-meals

Alumni, we want to hear YOUR story! Help us measure our impact:

✨ How did RoboLancers shape who you are today?

✨ What's your story since graduation?

✨ Just 5-10 minutes of your time!

✨ Click here: https://forms.gle/UzXvLkhZUZ3Lr4to7

Thank you for being a part of our continuing legacy. Want to help? Please SHARE this post to help us reach more alumni! Tag your fellow RoboLancers in the comments. 💙🤖

Don't miss out: Order RoboLancers Banquet tickets today! - https://mailchi.mp/01b6840f882f/dont-miss-out-order-robolancers-banquet-tickets-today

Photo: RoboLancers members enjoyed an exclusive screening of Rule Breakers at the Comcast Technology Center last week.

Banquet Tickets on Sale Now! Also, welcome our new president and join us as we count down the last days of the school year and prepare for the next - https://mailchi.mp/b66dced95215/banquet-tickets-on-sale-now

We have 4 days to raise $20K to get our team to the World Championships!

For years, we’ve focused on growing Philly’s robotics community—now we need your help. Every donation gets us closer to making this trip possible for all 48 students.

Time is running out—help us keep our mission alive!

Check out our GoFundMe and please share with your networks: https://gofund.me/f2efc802