Community Outreach

Jim Risch, Idaho Govenor: The Ammoknights, along with Him Beck and Ian McEwan, presented to the Govenor's Advisory Council on Science and Technology on incorporation FIRST into all Idaho schools.

Madison County Economic Developement Corp.:
   The Ammoknights were asked to give a presentation about the benefits of FIRST to this corporation.

Idaho National Labratory Expo:
   The Ammoknights have been asked in 2007, 2008, 2009 to exhibt their robots at the expo which was established to educate elementary and middle school students on science and technology.

INL Honors Banquet:
   The Ammoknights ran the coat check, and registration for the banquet for all of the scientists at the INL that received patents and awards in 2006. They also displayed their robot, and got to associate with famous scientists and engineers.

NASA Space Camp:
   For the past two years the Amooknights, along with electrical engineer. Dr. Charles Tolle, have been invited to teach a class at Idaho State Univeristy for the NASA Space Camp on the significance of robotics.

Carino's Dinner and Raffle:
The Ammoknights host an annual fundraiser dinner catered by Carino's, for which team members sell tickets. A raffle is also held during the dinner with prizes such as a hydrogen fuel system, ipods, and many other great items. Not only does this help raise funds, but they use the dinner as a way to educate the community about FIRST. This year over 500 people came to support the Ammoknights.

Hillcrest Homecomming & 4^th of July Parade:
   The Ammoknights submit a float in the high school parade every year to further promote robotis in the community. They were also able to submit a float in the Idaho Falls 4^th of July parade.