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leadership Mentor…engage…Inspire

This year marks the end of my five years as Chairman of the Equal Footing Foundation and 10 years as an early Founder of the program. As I look back at all the accomplishments our Computer Clubhouse students achieved, I realize we are fortunate to have support from the community, our partners and local corporations to ensure that the programs we deliver touch our members’ lives. We call our students “members” for a reason: each youth participating in our programs is a member of the Clubhouse community and the community at large. Like all nonprofits, we hope our educational initiatives excite children about staying in school, performing better

long term and securing jobs. Our goal is to provide tools, technology, programs and scholarships so they can succeed. But our students

deserve the credit and accolades for their successes — they decide to use our programs to better their lives. As a result, we have gender equality across all the Clubhouses in our science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives, a 45 percent increase in our student participation, 43 spoken languages, and an increase in students applying for grants and scholarships for post-high school education.

When the Botball Tournament program began 10 years ago, many Clubhouse members were nervous or intimidated and voiced their concerns that robotics and math were for “smart kids” and not them. Now, Clubhouse students routinely compete against the best and brightest — and win. Two of our teams competed at the International Botball Tournament last year. By participating, our students gain confidence, expand their skill set, and participate in project management and goal setting. We are proud that they realize they can compete in the same league as everyone else and be on equal footing.

Another program, the Clubhouse scholarship, was created in 2007 to provide aid to students not just for tuition, books and meals but also for valuable educational opportunities outside the realm of curriculum — allowing our Clubhouse scholars to attend field trips, plays and lectures. Four students have been awarded scholarships to date. Our first scholarship winner is finishing her senior year at William and Mary and has been on the Dean’s list every semester.

Since I took over as Chairman in 2005, we have gone from three Clubhouses to seven in two counties — this year we opened a new location in Fauquier County; two students won the NASA Inspire grant; two earned Smithsonian Internships for Summer 2010; another won the regional 2010 Science Fair award in engineering for wing design; our Space Camp program has increased to 22 students; and the James Lee and Mott Clubhouses have secured grants from Adobe for the Adobe Youth Voices Program.

Our future looks bright! I have full faith in our new Chairman Ellen Harrison’s vision and ability to lead the Foundation to the next level of nonprofit excellence. Thank you to all the NVTC Board members who help sustain our programs; to the NVTC member companies for their consistent support and participation as mentors, donors and participants in our programs — especially the Clubhouse Speaker Series; thank you to Fairfax County and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors who partnered with us to leverage resources to broaden our impact on the community; and to all those Clubhouse managers who live the program day-to-day.

I would like to thank one special person, Dan Bannister, a Founder of the Equal Footing Foundation, for his vision and perseverance to see this wonderful program established.

I will remain on the Board as Chairman Emeritus and continue to serve Northern Virginia.

Dan GonzalezChairman

Dan GonzalezChairman, Equal Footing FoundationPrincipal, Avison Young

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The Equal Footing Foundation applauds the individuals and corporations that continue to support our quality programs. During these economically challenging times, many corporate giving programs have decreased, while the need for nonprofit services has increased. In fact, the Foundation has seen a 45 percent increase in students signing up for our afterschool Clubhouse programs. Without generous financial contributions, volunteers and mentors, the Foundation and its Clubhouses would not be able to provide Northern Virginia’s youth with sustainable and quality programs.

EFF continues to develop new ways for individuals and corporations to support its work. Our various fundraising opportunities include the Run! Geek! Run! 8k race, the NVTC Golf Tournament and Stay and Play Poker event, the NVTC Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards, a school supply and backpack program, and many more.

We will continue to develop programs and opportunities to connect the Northern Virginia technology community with our mission to provide high-quality programs and services to the underserved youth of our region, and strengthen our efforts to create the next generation of technology leaders.

Chairman: Dan Gonzalez, Principal - Avison YoungVice Chairman: Mike Cardaci, President and CEO - Global Network ServicesVice Chairman: Ellen Harrison, Partner - KPMGSecretary: John Muscarella, Channel Manager - Brocade CommunicationsTreasurer: Holly Beveridge, CFO - Trinity Technology GroupChairman Emeritus: Dan Bannister - Bannister EnterprisesPresident/Executive Director: Colleen M. Hahn - Equal Footing Foundation

Mimi Abel-Smith - Chichester DuPont FoundationBridget Atkinson, Vice President, Human Resources and Training - GTSI, Corp.Anne Benedict, Corporate Transactions Partner - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLCSusie Bonvouloir, Vice President Human Resources - CGITim Cook, Corporate Vice President, Government Relations - Alion Science and TechnologyAmy Harris, University and Academic Relations Manager - Micron Technology FoundationYuctan Hodge, Manager Strategic Planning - General DynamicsBobbie Kilberg, President & CEO - Northern Virginia Technology Council Holly Kortright, Senior Vice President, Human Resources - Deltek SystemsDuffy Mazan - Performedia, LLCMatt Megary, Director Branch Manager - Deutsche Bank Alex. BrownMargy Shomaker, Director of Marketing & Communications - AH&T InsuranceKaren Upton, Director Human Resources - Near Infinity CorporationEvan Weisel, Principal - Welz & Weisel Communications Ramunda Young, Community Relations Manager - Barnes and Noble

Colleen Hahnpresident & executive Director

Colleen HahnPresident & Executive DirectorEqual Footing Foundation

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ClubHouse loCatIonsJames lee Community Center

2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church

Willston Multicultural Center 6131 Willston Drive, Falls Church

Gum springs Community Center 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria

Mott Community Center 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax

reston teen Center 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston

bailey’s Community Center 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church

boys and Girls Club of Fauquier County169 Keith Street, Warrenton

ROCKETS AND ROBOTICS CLUB �

BOTBALL ROBOTICS TOURNAMENTS �

VIRGINIA SPACE FLIGHT ACADEMY �

PROGRAMMING AND WEB DESIGN �

COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS �

GAMING DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION �

MUSIC AND FILM PRODUCTION �

ART AND ILLUSTRATION THROUGH ADOBE � ® SOFTWARE

COMPUTER SIMULATION �

CHESS CLUB �

COMPUTER CLUBHOUSE SPEAKER SERIES �

Each Clubhouse environment maintains a consistent format, struc-tured to inspire creativity and learning. In addition to the regular Clubhouse programs, Clubhouse students experience real-life ap-plications of skills gained within the Clubhouse activities through field trips, community speakers, internships and competitions. Each Clubhouse provides youth with mentors and volunteers to help with homework and assist with Clubhouse projects. In addition, every Clubhouse is given innovative technology and software. Through this process, students become excited about learning and fluent with new technologies, while developing the skills and experience to help them succeed in their future professional lives.

The Equal Footing Foundation (EFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that provides development and educational programs to under-served youth in the Northern Virginia area through an interna-tionally recognized program called the “Computer Clubhouse.” Developed out of MIT’s Media Lab, the Museum of Science in Boston and Intel, the Computer Clubhouse program creates an environment where students can broaden their knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while becoming fluent with new technologies. Today, this Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is an international community of 100 Clubhouses worldwide, all connected through a child-safe network called the Global Village. In ad-dition to the STEM-based programs, the Computer Clubhouse program includes tutoring, scholarships and other educational activities with a technology focus. Our core program offerings include:

equal Footing, equal accessEFF also provides funding for post-high school education through two scholarship programs. The first is the Computer Clubhouse scholarship created in 2007 to help Clubhouse youth continue their education post-high school. The second is the Bannister Scholarship, established by technology executive and NVTC Chairman Emeritus Dan Bannister, to award select students fur-thering their education at the George Mason School of Informa-tion Technology and Engineering.

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ClubHouse loCatIonsJames lee Community Center

2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church

Willston Multicultural Center 6131 Willston Drive, Falls Church

Gum springs Community Center 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria

Mott Community Center 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax

reston teen Center 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston

bailey’s Community Center 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church

boys and Girls Club of Fauquier County169 Keith Street, Warrenton

history

mission

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equal Footing, equal access

To provide an equal opportunity environment where students get excited about learning and become fluent with new technologies, so they can develop the skills and experiences they need to compete in today’s workforce.

Strengthen academic achievement, especially in the areas �of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

Connect the path of education to real-world applications �

Provide youth with programs to excite them about learning �

Foster a sense of community, where young people work �together with support and inspiration from adult mentors

Cultivate an environment that encourages young people to �work as designers, inventors and creators

Promote improved communication skills �

The Equal Footing Foundation was established by NVTC’s Board of Directors as a way for local technology business leaders to give back to the community. The Foundation’s goal was to foster a program targeted to underserved youth in Northern Virginia and to help address the challenges of workforce, technology fluency and STEM-based education. The first Clubhouse in Northern Virginia was established in 1998. Today, EFF sustains seven locations serving 1,500 youth a week in Fairfax and Fauquier Counties.

tHanK Youto our dedicated team for the support and passion they provide our clubhouse youth members!

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the equal Footing Foundation opens Computer Clubhouse in Fauquier CountyOn May 12, The Equal Footing Foundation (EFF) launched its newest Computer Clubhouse in Fauquier County. Lo-cated in Warrenton at the Boys and Girls Club of Fau-quier County Keith Street location, the new Clubhouse provides Fauquier County students, ages 8–18, with com-puter access, mentoring and opportunities to finish home-work, work on projects and explore their interests in sci-ence, technology, engineering and math. During an open house, visitors and local dignitaries toured the Clubhouse facility, learning from students how they benefit from the Clubhouse program.

NVTC President & CEO Bobbie Kilberg welcomed guests to the Clubhouse and described NVTC’s commitment to ensuring the success of EFF’s Computer Clubhouse program. She gave special thanks to Colleen Hahn, President & Executive Director, Equal Footing Founda-tion, for her extraordinary work in making this Clubhouse a reality. EFF Chairman Dan Gonzalez, Managing Partner of Appian Realty Advisors, LLC, gave an overview of the Foundation, and thanked several people who helped get the Fauquier County Clubhouse off the ground, including EFF Board member Mimi Abel-Smith of the Chichester DuPont Foundation, Peter Schwartz and Terry Nyhouse of the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, and the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier County. Other speakers included Schwartz, Nyhouse, Jon Gregory and Jerry Wood of the Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier County, and Gail Breslow, Director of the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network at the Museum of Science Boston.

The new Fauquier County Clubhouse location is in close proximity to local schools and bus routes for easy access to students after school. It broadens the footprint of EFF’s Computer Clubhouse program, which also includes six clubhouses in Fairfax County.

thanks to nVtC member companies Microsoft and adobe for donating software for the Clubhouse computers and to Global network services for its help in launching the Fauquier County Clubhouse.

Mimi Abel Smith, Jon Gregory - Executive Director Boys and Girls Club Fauquier County, Jerry Woods - Chairman of Boys and Girls Club Fauquier County, Colleen Hahn

Jerry Woods, Jon Gregory, Mimi Abel Smith, and Colleen Hahn

Pam Covington, Bobbie Kilberg, Mimi Abel Smith

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The Computer Clubhouse is diverse, filled with people who have many different interests and ideas, but are all willing to learn and come together as a community. The Computer Clubhouse is important to me because it has introduced me to kids who are now my friends, and mentors who I also consider my friends.

Isaac

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I have learned a lot about the mechanics of computers and computer hardware, how to use the more advanced features of Adobe Photoshop® and other software, mechanics, physics, how to program robots with IC, and I was introduced to basic Java. I also gained a heightened sense of tolerance, acceptance and community.

Diego

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The Computer Clubhouse allowed me to do what I like best — computer programming — in a fun, comfortable place. Because I am home-schooled, it helped me improve my people and social skills.

Hamza

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Botball is a robotic competition in which students must create robots to complete tasks assigned by a computer. Strategies must be decided among the team members and teamwork is essential. It meant a lot to me because I learned how to program robots and how to design them based on the tasks that must be completed. It was a very educational experience. I enjoyed it very much. Camila

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Botball showed me that you don’t need to be a computer whiz to program robots. In less than one year, I learned how to program a robot to perform in the competition, and with only one other programmer/builder, advance past the first round of elimination. Botball, to me, is a fun thing to do that also has a practical use in life.

Keith

Computer Clubhouses excel among the Competition!

Thanks to the generous support of Alion Science and Technol-ogy, Micron Foundation, Northrop Grumman, and a volunteer team from CACI and George Mason University, the Equal Footing Foundation was able to send seven Clubhouse teams to participate in the 2009 Greater D.C. Regional Botball Ro-botics Tournament. Sponsored by NASA and the KISS Robotics Institute, Botball Robotics is a high-energy, high-tech approach to education. Through hands-on experience, students build robots to compete on a well-designed game board. The robots must overcome obstacles and perform certain tasks to score points. Teams compete in a double-elimination competition; the teams’ websites, project documentations and presentations also play a large part in the judges’ overall scoring. By integrating science, technology, math and engineering with robotics, students learn cutting-edge technology skills. Each team is required to create a project plan, and perform analysis and design of its robot and the robot software. Three checkpoints during the competition allow each team to submit drawings, pictures, detailed designs, the project plan and, ultimately, the code for grading. These rigorous requirements encourage students to think through their robots from concept, to design and build, to testing. The seven Clubhouse teams from Fairfax competed against 52 teams from Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia. This year, the Reston Botball Team won a Judges’ Choice Award for best small and innovative robot.

the equal Footing Foundation would like to extend a special thanks to the volunteers and mentors who devoted time and energy to teach our Clubhouse participants that learning can be fun!

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space Camp

Space Camp was so much fun! I met new people and learned about science, in a more fun way than school. My favorite part was the planetarium. What made it interesting and understandable was that there was an astronomer there who talked with us as he went along explaining things. When we had questions, he stopped and helped so we could all stay together on the things he was discussing. Sammie G.

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Space Camp was a fun opportunity for me to learn about space, rockets and flight. We went to a lot of really neat places on the flight facility that I probably wouldn’t have been able to visit otherwise. I met many new friends, and had a good experience.

Ahmed

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In the summer of 2009, the Equal Footing Foundation sponsored 21 students and four of our Clubhouse managers to attend the Virginia Space Flight Academy (Space Camp) operated on Wallops Island Space Flight Facility in Virginia. The space flight facility is an operational NASA installation located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Space Flight Academy is a week-long resi-dential program that offers hands-on activities for youth ages 11-15 interested in learning about science, astronomy, rocket engineering and space flight. Campers participate in building and launching rocket models, robot design and space flight simulation. The program also gives campers a chance to don astronaut suits and sample “space food.”

Space Camp is sponsored by the Eastern Shore Regional Partnership, the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Au-thority, NASA, the U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems Center, NOAA, the Marine Science Consortium, Eastern Shore Community College, and the Chincoteague and Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

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Clubhouse speaker seriesThe Clubhouse Speaker Series helps connect the path of education to real-world success through informative and engaging presentations. Conducted around all seven Clubhouses with quarterly forum sessions, these programs allow opportunities for local corporations and leaders to directly connect with Clubhouse students to share their experiences on life, their careers and educa-tion. Clubhouse students hear first-hand how education opens doors and creates opportunity. From “Clubhouse to College to Career,” speakers help spark enthusiasm and generate momentum through example.

the 2009-2010 speakers series highlights included the following presentations:

Air Force General Harold Buck Adams was a June speaker for the Mott Clubhouse. General Adams set a world speed record of 3 hours and 47 minutes between London and Los Angeles. General Adams’ discussion was lively and full of first-hand ad-ventures that kept Clubhouse students in awe. General Adams was able to connect flying concepts with math, using flight pat-terns and missions as examples.

Mitch Resnick, Founder of the Computer Clubhouse project and Director of the MIT Media Lab, discussed his program, the Lifelong Kindergarten group, which develops new tech-nologies to engage people (particularly children) in creative learning experiences.

Stacy Adair, playwright and film maker, discussed issues around copyright and media infringement. Stacy’s presentation used stu-dents’ own art work and music as examples for potential copyright theft. The presentation helped students connect the link between developing intellectual property through music and art and hav-ing someone use it without permission.

In January, 160 students from the Equal Footing Foundation’s six Fairfax County Computer Clubhouses participated in the Foundation’s 2010 Robotics event hosted by General Dynamics. As part of the “kick-off” series for the Rockets and Robotics Club, the event was arranged by EFF Board Member and General Dynamics Manager - Strategic Planning Yuctan Hodge to help get Computer Clubhouse students excited about careers in robotics and engineering.

The program started with a brief presentation from James Lee Robotics team member Austin S., who highlighted the Computer Clubhouse Botball program and showed off the winning robot that took his team to the 2009 International Competition. Students then enjoyed a presentation by the General Dynamics Robotics System team of Barbara Lindauer, Josh Summer and Eddie Mottem, which included live footage of autonomous vehicles in action, robotics surgery, and simulation and modeling animation. In addition to watching unmanned vehicles navigate through moving targets, students were able to see first-hand how mechanical engineering is used in a real-world application. A closing video showed students how aspects of gaming are used in connection with physics to create simulations prior to building a vehicle.

Special Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Charles Britt, discussed careers in engineering and outlined some challenges facing minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Through his sponsorship, Club-house students participated in a STEM event for minorities on the National Mall. In addition, Britt outlined opportunities for minori-ties in defense, government contracting and engineering.

Repeat speaker aeronautical engineer Ming Tang from Booz Allen awed and dazzled our students once again with his dis-cussion of hypersonic and supersonic engineering applications and unmanned vehicles. Tang worked at NASA, the Pentagon and The Skunk Works®.

Air Force General Harold Buck Adamsspeaking at the Mott Clubhouse.

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Clubhouse speaker series

scholarshipsFrom Clubhouse to beyond...

beyond-the-Clubhouse scholarship

In 2007, the Foundation launched a scholar-ship fund to help Clubhouse students move successfully from “Clubhouse to College to Career.” The scholarship is designed to help talented and deserving Computer Clubhouse students who would like to further their edu-cation, but lack the financial support to do so. Clubhouse students are required to meet spe-cific criteria defined in the application process to be considered for this scholarship.

This year, EFF awarded Clubhouse Scholarships to two deserving members from the Bailey’s Computer Clubhouse. Aeron L., who has been an active Clubhouse member for four years, participating in the Botball program and the Adobe Youth Voice program, will attend Virginia Commonwealth University in Fall 2010. Ahmed A. graduated in 2009 and attended Northern Virginia Community College to help bolster his grades. Ahmed recently got into Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus for the Fall 2010 semester and will continue his path toward a four-year degree.

scholarship Goals:

The Equal Footing Foundation is committed to •supporting young people as they transition from their Clubhouse membership to post-high school education.

A key component of the Beyond the Clubhouse •Scholarship is to encourage Clubhouse members to pursue studies or trades beyond high school. Scholarship awards range in increments from $1,000 to $15,000.

The number of scholarships awarded depends on the •number of qualified candidates. Students have four years to spend the scholarship total, or the money will revert back into the program.

eligibility and requirements:

Computer Clubhouse members who are eligible •are those enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college, university or trade school.

Applicants must demonstrate and describe a •connection to the Computer Clubhouse, having been an active participant in the Clubhouse for at least one year. (If the Clubhouse has not been operating for one year, the applicant must have been active in the community-based organization that hosts the Clubhouse for at least one year.)

Applicants must have completed or must be currently •working toward their high school diploma, G.E.D. or other equivalency exam to fulfill their state’s education requirements.

bannIster sCHolarsHIp FunD

The Equal Footing Foundation also supports the Bannister Scholarship Fund, established by technology executive and NVTC Chairman Emeritus Dan Bannister in 1997 to award tuition to selected students enrolled in the George Mason University School of Information Technology and Engineering. To date, 27 George Mason students have been awarded the Bannister Scholarship.

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nVtC Golf tournamentto benefit the equal Footing FoundationSun, heat and humidity greeted golfers on June 21, 2010 at NVTC’s Annual Golf Tournament at the caddie-only Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Va. Top golfers from the regional tech community competed in teams of four during the tournament, which raised $28,000 for the Equal Footing Foundation.

The event also featured the Third Annual John C. Lee IV Tech Cup Chal-lenge, a “tournament within a tournament,” awarded to the golfer with the best individual score. The Challenge honors John Lee’s distinguished three-year service as NVTC Chairman and the dedication and energy he has committed to the tech community.

After the tournament’s end, all enjoyed a fine catered meal and more than 20 golf-ers stayed to participate in the First An-nual Stay and Play Poker event, where a portion of the proceeds also benefitted the Equal Footing Foundation. Congratu-lations to Jim Maulfair of AH&T Insurance, winner of the poker tournament and re-cipient of an Apple® iPad™.

thank You to our2010 Golf tournament sponsorstournament sponsors: Envision EMI; Sprint

Club sponsors: GTSI; Lee Technologies

Caddie sponsor: Ernst & Young

beverage sponsors: Deltek; Global Network Services

Hole-In-one sponsor: KPMG

Mulligan sponsor: Deltek

Closest to the pin sponsor: Near Infinity

longest Drive sponsor: Appian Realty Advisors, LLC

putting Green sponsor: Near Infinity

prize sponsor: AH&T Insurance

Hole sponsors: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Blue Canopy, LLC; Harris IT Services; Principal Financial Group; Serco; Trinity Technology Group; VeriSign, Inc.

John C. lee IV tech Cup Challenge sponsor: Lee Technologies

Media partner: Capital Business

Congratulations to the 2010 nVtC Golf tournament Winners!

First place teamBill Brydges, Morgan FranklinPatrick Leonard, Morgan FranklinAlex Martinez, Entegra SystemsBill Takis, IBM

second place teamTracey Denny, SercoBo Durickovic, SercoSterling Ruffin, SercoDirk Smith, Serco

third place teamDan Gonzalez, Appian Realty Advisors, LLCJohnny Groupe, The Engineering GroupeSkip Groupe, The Engineering GroupeTodd McManus, Appian Realty Advisors, LLC

John C. lee IV tech Cup ChallengeBill Takis, IBM

longest Drive (Men)Brad Schwartz, Blue Canopy, LLC

longest Drive (Women)Brooke Mertz, Principal Financial Group

Closest to the pin (Men)Tony Sarrge, Chesapeake Investment Management

Closest to the pin (Women)Brooke Mertz, Principal Financial Group

straightest Drive (Men)Johnny Groupe, The Engineering Groupe

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nVtC Golf tournament 2ND ANNUAL

run! Geek! run!8K Race

First place (Women) Mary Davison, Bristow, Va.Time: 31:06

On Halloween morning 2009, nearly 500 runners de-scended on West Potomac Park for the 2nd annual Run! Geek! Run! 8k to benefit the Equal Footing Foundation. A DJ played upbeat music to get the runners pumped up for their early morning five-mile run from West Potomac Park to Hains Point and back. NVTC President & CEO Bobbie Kilberg, the official race starter, thanked every-one for coming out and gave final instructions before sending them on their way.

Congratulations to the Winners!

First place (Men)Bill Bray, Fairfax, Va. Time: 28:06

First place (team) Quantico Orienteering Club second place (team) Near Infinitythird place (team) Team Leros

THANKS TO THE 2009 RUN! GEEK! RUN! SPONSORS1105 Government Information GroupAmericanEagle.comdcTechSourceDeltekGeorgetown Running CompanyGlobal Network ServicesHP

Lockheed MartinNear InfinityNVTCThomas Temin AssociatesWelz & Weisel CommunicationsYoung Design

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equal FootingFoundation DonorsAdobe Software CompanyAlion Science and TechnologyBooz Allen HamiltonCGIDeltek, Inc.Deutsche BankGeneral DynamicsHolly KortrightHoward Hughes Medical InstituteIntel Corp.J. Scott HommerJohn & Holly BeveridgeJohn & Sharon MuscarellaLouis FaddisMarymount UniversityMichael DrewMicron Technology FoundationNVTC -Techtopia 2010NTELXPaul F. GiordanoPNC FoundationPricewaterhouseCoopersWal-Mart FoundationWelz & WeiselWilliam Smith

equal Footing Foundation program support Corporate Sponsorships for our flagship programs are an important part of the Foundation’s Operations. Over the past few years, corporations such as Sprint, Alion, Deltek, and Northrop Grumman have sponsored educa-tional program activities to ensure our local students are focused on science, technology, engineering and math. Each year, the Foundation continues to solicit financial support from local corporations and foundations to en-sure quality programs. By sponsoring a specific educa-tional track, corporations are associated with target out-comes for the community!

2009 – 2010DONORS & SPONSORS

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listed below are Critical eFF programs that need Your Financial support

sponsorship opportunitiesrockets and robotics program

Botball Robotics: EFF sponsors seven Botball Robotics teams at a cost of $2,500 per �team for a total of $17,500. In addition, travel, food and equipment for Botball workshops costs $5,000/year.

Space Camp at Virginia Space Flight Academy: EFF sponsors 20 students each year �at cost of $695 per student for a total of $13,900. In addition, hotel and expenses for Clubhouse managers and mentors during the program costs $4,500.

Clubhouse equipment and software upgradesFairfax County - $25,000 �Fauquier County - $5,000 �

Music room for Fauquier County ClubhouseEquipment, Software and Construction - $6,000 �

educational and Financial literacy and books - $10,000

research Materials and books - $2,500 per Clubhouse

backpack and back-to-school programs - $5,000 per 100 backpacks

Contact Colleen Hahn at 703.268.5130 or chahn@nvtc.org

for more information about corporate sponsorship opportunities.

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