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title: "Team Blast: Thank you to our coaches and mentors"
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Happy Mentoring Month

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| Hi Friend, Thank you, coaches & mentors Thank you, coaches & mentors! We want to give a BIG thank you to each coach and mentor who give their time and energy to FIRST® students. In honor of National Mentoring Month this January, we are celebrating all the important work you do within our communities, schools, and organizations. Enter our Mentoring Month Raffle: All mentors and coaches are eligible to win a $50 gift code to the FIRST store. Stock up on new FIRST ENERGIZESM presented by Qualcomm swag or get that FIRST sweatshirt or jacket you’ve seen around at FIRST events. One entry per person, raffle is open now until the end of January. Submit for your chance to win! Get your free FIRST ENERGIZE magnet with pin purchase: Purchase any of the coach/mentor pins or year of service pins on our Recognition Store via Sports Awards and receive a free FIRST ENERGIZE magnet with purchase. 2022-2023 season coach/mentor pins are available now along with past seasons while supplies last. Get your free magnet now! Share why you mentor: This month we’ll be sharing stories on our blog and social media about our mentors within the FIRST community. Share with us on your social platforms why you mentor with FIRST and the impact you’ve seen in your students with #FIRSTvolunteers. Your post might just get boosted by FIRST! FIRST® Tech Challenge Rookie Grant - Reminder FIRST Tech Challenge is offering Rookie Grants to brand new FIRST Tech Challenge teams! Tell your friends, classmates, or neighbors that are interested in starting a FIRST Tech Challenge team about our Rookie Team Grants!  |

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