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Bullfrogs 15% Fundraiser
Every spring, the team engages in a fundraiser, where every group of people that enters Bullfrogs that receives a ticket can turn it in at the end of their meal, and the team receives 15% of their bill. At least 2 people have to stand at the door, passing out the tickets to the customers.
Read MoreT3 To Partcipate in 2014 District Competitions
On March 21st and 22nd, Truck Town Thunder will be traveling to the Great Lakes Bay Region District at H. H. Dow High School in Midland, MI; We will compete with the team’s 2014 Aerial Assist robot. Then the next weekend, on March 28th and 29th they will travel to Waterford Mott High School in…
Read MoreTechnical & Managerial Resources
TECHNICAL Robot code Dashboard Code Manipulator Shooter Analysis SUPPLIERS Andymark Vex Pro Robot Market Place Robot Shop Robot Space Banebots McMaster-Carr Bosch Gates MANAGERIAL Business Plan
Read More2013 Brandon Expo Jr. FLL Competition
December 13, 2013, Ortonville, Michigan – Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School Tentative Event Agenda 4:30pm – 5:00pm Teams arrive and setup 5:00pm – 5:15pm Opening Ceremonies 5:15pm – 6:15pm Project Review 6:15pm – 7:15pm Team Activities 7:15pm – 8:00pm Closing Ceremonies and Award Presentation 8:00pm – 8:30pm Teams Pack up *Times may vary slightly Team Setup…
Read MoreTruck Town Thunder Prepares for 2014 Season
Between the end of the 2013 official season in April and the start of the 2014 season in January, Truck Town Thunder (T3) competed in numerous off-season competitions, kicked off a Youth Program, and welcomed its new members into the team. On June 1 and 2, 2013, Truck Town competed in the Michigan Science Center…
Read MoreBrandon Expo Jr LEGO League Coming
Location: Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, 300 South Street, Â Ortonville, MI 48462 Date: December 13, 2013 Time: 5-8pm 2011
Read More2013 Brandon Homecoming Parade
Ortonville, Michigan, September 27, 2013, Truck Town Thunder showed off their school spirit by representing their team in Brandon’s Homecoming Parade and showing off their robot in Brandon’s Homecoming pep-assembly.
Read MoreTruck Town Thunder Raises Funds for Children Miracle Network
Extra Life – Play Games Heal Kids What is Extra Life? Extra Life is a 24-hour gaming marathon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, and Truck Town Thunder plays for Hurley Medical Center in Flint. When is Extra Life? Truck Town Thunder will be playing from 5pm on Saturday, October 27th to 10am on…
Read MoreJr. FIRST Lego League Meeting Dates
Dates Tuesday, December 10, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 26, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 19, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 12, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Students are encouraged to stay after school and go directly the meeting. Locations Harvey Swanson Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD) Oakwood Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD)…
Read MoreFIRSTLego League Information
Current Teams 4th Grade Team – FIRST Lego League Coach: Tim Flickinger5th Grade Team – FIRST Lego League Coaches: Brian and Sue Moore 6th Grade Team – FIRST Lego League Coach: Mark Ratliff We are still able to register students until September 13, 2014. Our goal is to place every student who registers on a team. Cost $75 per team member. Price includes…
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