About
The Friends of Rolla Robotics is a non-profit corporation and shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.
Friends of Rolla Robotics’ purpose is to support educational robotics programs at secondary schools and solicit donations (cash, in-kind, merchandise, other) to pay for parts, travel, food, lodging, and robotic competitions.
The goal of our organization is to promote education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), via robotics programs and competitions. In addition to the students, each team will have a teacher/sponsor at the school, mentors to assist with additional education, and parent volunteers to assist where needed.
Our Board Members
Robert VanHoose, President
Patricia Helton-George, Treasurer
Angela Reid, Secretary
Jill Fahrenholtz, Member
Rob Barth, Member
Our Sponsors




