Texas Torque Visits Boy Scout Troop 889
The team demonstrated their 2011 robot for around 60 scouts, explaining the various features and systems used and creating an interactive experience for scouts of all ages. Members of Texas Torque volunteered their knowledge and expertise in conducting the class for the Robotics and Electronics merit badges, describing in detail the process of building, programming and competing with the robot. Team members will continue to mentor these scouts as they work through other badge requirements in the coming weeks.
Halliburton Presents $10,000 Check to Texas Torque
Alan Coats, Halliburton Director of Strategic Planning, presents Scott Rippetoe of Texas Torque a check for $10,000. Halliburton has been supporting Team 1477 for the past eight years and is a founding sponsor.