FY09 CHAPTER INITIATIVE PROPOSALS

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International Chapter Proposal:

To establish a Science Fair for science projects at military high schools in support of "The Year of Science" in Argentina.

U.S. Chapter Proposals:

To assist four schools with science and technology curricula for disadvantaged students.

To establish an InfoAge Science & History Learning Center Tutorials Program (September-June) for high school and junior college students.

To sponsor Burlington Public Schools "Rocket Days" - a 3-day event for 4th grade students (130+ student impact).  NOTE:  Young AFCEAN project

To sponsor four Aero Challenge Days in partnership with City of Lowell's YMCA @ $1,200 per event.  NOTE:  Young AFCEAN project

To support course development at new IT Career Academy focused on IT with hardware, software and training.

To help fund 10 new Science Olympian teams - 5 high school and 5 middle school teams to prepare them for 2010 State tournament - 5th year support.

To provide scholarship funds to San Diego AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students in 2-year or 4-year colleges.

To provide funding to science teachers in grades 5-12 in support of Robotics programs.

To provide for one additional winner of the Junior Science Fair & Space Program to attend summer Space Camp.

To provide for additional prizes for participants in the Chapter's Senior Science Fair Program.