Kokomo District Competition

Truck Town Thunder had a very successful weekend on our trip down to Kokomo, Indiana, for the first ever Kokomo District Sponsored by AndyMark, Inc. The people of Indiana FIRST really welcomed the team with open arms and it was a truly inspiring experience. We learned a lot from our visit to AndyMark and the kids got to see the largest supplier for competitive robotics in the world. It was just plain awesome. The team also got to spend some valuable time working with the robot prior to coming back to Michigan to compete for one of the 102 spots at the Michigan State Championships. We also had the opportunity to bring home two great awards, the Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers which celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing a team that has developed the framework for a comprehensive business plan to scope, manage, and achieve team objectives. This really let’s the team know we are doing exactly what we need to ensure a sustainable program and continue to be viable in our outreach. We also brought home a Industrial Safety Award sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories which celebrates the team that progresses beyond safety fundamentals by using innovative ways to eliminate or protect against hazards.