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What's Brewing With F.R.E.D.
One of our most successful outreach efforts, where we reach 300 people annually, is “What’s Brewing with FRED,” a coffee shop event where alumni and current members share their experiences in robotics and discuss the potential of STEM education. It’s a relaxed, informal way to robotics; accessible to the broader community and encouraging more students to pursue careers in technology and engineering. We have seen great results from this, pulling in students from all communities.
FriluftFest
F.R.E.D. attend our town's 2nd FriluftFest, an annual Nordic festival our town puts on the Warroad River. Members braved the cold and brought the robot onto the ice while serving hot chocolate and hot dogs. This gives our community an opportunity to connect and learn more about our robot.
Yeti Fest
For the past 5 years F.R.E.D. has taken part in the Yetifest. The YetiFest is a collection of activities taking place on the Lake of the Woods. We brought our robot for people to drive and learn about our team. Members also are involved in the Polar Plunge. All proceeds from this go to our school's Special Olympics.
Robot Without
Borders
Robots without borders is currently active this year. We sent VEX robots up to the school in Sprague, Manitoba to get kids involved with FIRST and robotics in general.
