Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO RAISE MONIES AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE "FIRST" ("FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY") ROBOTICS PROGRAM IN THE TOWN OF AGAWAM. "FIRST" SEEKS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS BY ENGAGING THEM IN MENTOR-BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, THAT INSPIRE INNOVATION, AND THAT FOSTER WELL-ROUNDED LIFE CAPABILITIES INCLUDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND LEADERSHIP.