Special Events

Senior Recognition – We will recognize all 2009 graduating seniors who are in attendance on Saturday, during the awards ceremony. You will be asked to provide this list when you sign in at the event.  Please be sure to include your team number in the listing.

Talent Show – Since the inaugural IRI Talent Show in 2004, this activity has continued to grow in popularity and (luckily) in talent. Friday evening will feature the 6th IRI Talent Show and will once again feature a star-studded FIRST –famous judging panel. The show will begin after dinner and will be in the Auditorium at the school. All performances must be in good taste and suitable for family enjoyment. Your act will be screened and approved during the day Friday by the Talent Show Coordinator.  Send your entry to Talent@IndianaRoboticsInvitational.org no later than July 11.

Charity Auction – This will be the fifth year for the IRI Charity Auction. FIRST memorabilia and other valuable items will be offered in a silent auction format. A quilt made from 2009 FIRST Team shirts will be offered. All of the funds go to a local youth-oriented charity. In 2008, over $3000 was donated to the American Red Cross Flood Relief and the Howard County Relay for Life (Kokomo).  New charities may be selected this year.  Information for these charities will be available at IRI.

Teams that have an item to donate are asked to contact the Planning Committee to make arrangements.

Team Photo – There will be a designated area for team photos. These photos will be used during the awards ceremony.