Will.i.am and i.am.FIRST

Good Afternoon Teams,

What are you doing Sunday, August 14th around 7pm?  ABC entertainment just announced they will be airing i.am.FIRST – Science is Rock and Roll.  Everyone in FRC knows the Black Eyed Peas and Willow Smith performed for FIRST teams at Championship, but what you might not know is the entire event was filmed for a television special.  The ABC entertainment release says(and I quote) “The … special takes an inside, up close look at the 20th Annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship, a worldwide science and robotics K-12 competition that celebrates technology and features live performances by The Black Eyed Peas and Willow Smith, as well as special appearances from a host of high profile celebrities speaking out to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education.”
You can read the whole press release here.

If you can, spread the word both to existing FIRST fans who might want to see the show and to possible sponsors, donors, mentors and future team members who want to know more about FIRST.  This is a national opportunity for us to get FIRST in the public eye.  Be prepared for an increased interest after the 14th.

169 days until Kickoff
See you then!