Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Treasure Coast Research Park
Rock Road, Fort Pierce
Extreme Energy
Education Event
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5K Community Run/Walk
Go Kart Alternative Fuel Race
Sustainable Energy Exhibit Area
Community Vendors
Awards & Recognition
XE3 Mission
To enhance the educational success of
middle school students through innovative
activities that focus on renewable and
sustainable energy
XE3 Goals
• Increase community awareness of sustainable energy
and green technology
• Increase career awareness & school success among
middle school students
• Increase opportunities for students to participate in
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
activities
• Create opportunities for students to develop problem
solving & team skills
• Strengthen community partnerships
XE3 Objectives
• Provide materials for 7 teams from St. Lucie County
middle schools to build and race alternative energy gokarts
• Provide a venue for alternative energy exhibition
vehicles including a race kart from Embry Riddle
• Provide a showcase for community partners to
demonstrate sustainable energy products and services
• Rally volunteers to support XE3 through financial and inkind donations
XE3 Event Day Itinerary
• 7:30 AM
• 8:00 AM
• 9:30 AM
• 10:00 AM
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• 11:00 AM
• 2:00 PM
Registration
5K Race
Race Awards
Exhibit Area Opens
Team Safety Interviews
Team Race Time Trials
Presentations & Awards
XE3 Community Partners
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XE3 Planning Committee
Treasure Coast Research Park/TCERDA
University of Florida – IFAS
US Department of Agriculture
St. Lucie County School District
St. Lucie County
City of Ft. Pierce
How Can You Help?
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Event Sponsor
Associate/Business Membership
Event Day Vendor
Team Mentor
Event Day Volunteer
Event Sponsor
Provide financial support or in-kind services in a variety
of levels. Sponsors are encouraged to participate in the
Exhibit Area on the day of the event.
$5000 - Extreme
$2500 – Biofuel
$1500 – Solar
$1000 – Wind
$500 – Tidal
$250 – Fuel Cell
$100 – Creative
Associate/Business Membership
Provide on-going financial & mentoring
support for XE3 Florida, Inc. Organization
• $25 - Associate Member
• $50 – Business Member
Event Day Vendor
Provide information or services from 10 AM to 3 PM on
May14th at the Treasure Coast Research Park in Ft. Pierce.
Focus is on organizations that encourage sustainable
energy, alternative fuels and environmental conservation
Vendors supply their own tent, table, chairs & power &
proof of liability insurance
$50 Exhibit Fee for each 10 X 10 display area
Team Mentor
• Provide industry specific expertise to
assist middle school educators and
students with the designing and building of
the alternative fuel go-karts
• Time commitment is approximately 10
hours per month from January to May
Event Day Volunteer
XE3 needs volunteers who are willing to give
time on Saturday, May 14th to assist with the
set-up, operation and clean-up of the XE3
Event.
A variety of opportunities are available in a
variety of timeframes. If you have 2 or more
hours to give, we have the job for you!
XE3 Contacts
Website - www.xe3stlucie.com
Ann Bowers -772-467-3107 or admin@tcerda.org