2022 EVENTS

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
APRIL 20 - APRIL 23, 2022

LASER was honored with the prestigious Chairman's Award at the Oklahoma Regional, which qualified the team for the 2022 Championship!
​At the Championship, 3284 was grateful to receive the Innovation in Control award and place 21st overall in the Carver division against 77 other teams from around the world. Additionally, Safety Captain Rayne was awarded a UL Safety Star due to her commitment and the team's dedication to safety.

CENTRAL MISSOURI REGIONAL 
MARCH 31 - APRIL 3, 2019

March 31 through April 3, LASER competed at their final regional along side 27 other teams from 5 different states. 3284 was ranked 14th and was chosen by the 6th seated alliance. The alliance fought hard through quarterfinals against the 3rd seated alliance. In addition to their quarterfinal finish, 3284 was awarded an UL Safety Star along with the Engineering Inspiration Award. FRC Coach, Jim Jackson was honored with the Woodie Flowers award due to his commitment to FIRST®.

IOWA REGIONAL
MARCH 23 - MARCH 26, 2022

LASER traveled to Iowa for their second regional of the year on March 23 through March 26. 3284 ranked 9th among 45 other teams from 7 different states. LASER was moved up to the 6th seated alliance captain where they were joined by 6420 and 3026. The alliance fought hard through quarterfinals but was eliminated by the 3rd seated alliance. In addition to their 6th seated success, 3284 was awarded the UL Safety Star and the honorable Judges' Award.

CENTRAL MISSOURI FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIP

LASER is excited to announce its partnership with the Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association! 3284 members met with members of the association and discussed future opportunities for volunteering, joint fundraiser, and STEM events for both organizations.

OKLAHOMA REGIONAL
MARCH 9 - MARCH 12, 2022

3284 started their 2022 season at the Oklahoma regional competing against 43 other teams from 5 different states. LASER ended the regional ranked 40th. 3284 was honored to receive their 9th consecutive Chairman's Award along with an UL Safety Star. 

FLL EXPLORE EXPO
MARCH 5, 2022

LASER hosted and ran the annual Central Missouri FLL® Explore Expo at Osage Beach Elementary. LASER members volunteered, helping to ensure all 16 teams competing had fun while competing like crazy. 

STEM DAY AT THE MISSOURI CAPITAL
MARCH 3, 2022

​LASER traveled to the Missouri State Capital on March 3rd for STEM day. LASER demonstrated all five progressions of FIRST​® to the public, LASER also held the FLL​® Capital Cup tournament, met with the Missouri Governor and Missouri Representative Suzie Pollock along with other Missouri Representatives to share and advocate for LASER and FIRST​® Robotics. 

AFRICAN SKY PARTNERSHIP

​3284 is excited to announce their partnership with African Sky! African Sky is a STEM organization that focuses on encouraging girls to become involved with STEM. LASER and African Sky are collaborating through numerous online meetings to bring STEM and FIRST® to Cameroon, Africa.

FIRST® FLOWERS

To honor the legacy of Dr. Woodie Flowers, LASER started their FIRST® Flowers initiative this year. LASER raised funds and accepted donations from community members to arrange over 150 flower bouquets and homemade cards for local nursing home residents and cancer patients.​

US NAVY DEMONSTRATION 
​JANUARY 12, 2022

3284 was honored to invite 3 members of the US Navy into their shop to demonstrate all aspects of their team. This site tour led to the Navy sponsoring LASER for the 2022 competition season.

MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS

LASER has made mental health a priority on their team and throughout their community. In order to better understand mental health, LASER members have met with various organizations such as Compass Health, Health Occupations Students of America, and Missouri State Representative, Suzie Pollack. These meetings have helped 3284 spread awareness in their community and on social media as well as working towards passing legislation in 2023.

HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGES

​LASER has partnered with a local nursing home to donate care packages during the holidays in order to aid with the mental health of the residents. Through this partnership, LASER has donated 300 themed care packages at Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. 

FTC® MEET JANUARY 29, 2022

​This year, LASER hosted and ran its first FTC® Meet at Camdenton High School. Numerous 3284 members volunteered to help support the 18 team event, where both LASER FTC® teams competed.