“Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.”  These words, engraved on the plaque left on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, have remained as inspirational as the infamous words spoken by Aldrin as he stepped out of the Lunar Module Eagle fifty years ago.
 
In honor of this momentous anniversary, the Success Foundation and the Chamber are teaming up with the NASA ANGLeS Challenge for the launch of our Explorer’s Post with the BSA. The Apollo Next Giant Leap Student (ANGLeS) Challenge is a national challenge celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. From April to July, students will have the opportunity to recreate the landing using drones and robots, exploring exciting activities and benefiting from one-on-one mentorship.
 
We are grateful for the individuals and businesses in our community and their generous donations which allows us to sponsor two teams (fourteen students in total) of high school and middle school students. These budding engineers, scientists, strategist, and leaders will participate in a free and engaging opportunity that will help them gain an understanding of what their future could hold as well as build lifelong skills and relationships.
 
When the Success Foundation was established in December of 2017, we knew that we couldn’t do this work alone; we needed the help and support of our community for it to be recognized as the place where businesses, residents, and community partners can live out their best lives. No one succeeds alone, but we all succeed when we work together.
 
We are always looking to expand and grow our programs. If you are interested in joining our work by sponsoring a program, volunteering, or making a donation, please visit our website for more information, or give us a call.
 
Applications for the ANGLeS Challenge are due April 10th, so if you know of any students who would benefit from this historic opportunity, please encourage them to apply.
 
- Andrea H. Reay is the President/CEO of Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and the Foundation President - “The Chamber is a voice for business, a leader in the community.”  Seattle Southside Chamber has served the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila since 1988.  For more information about the Chamber, please visit their website at www.SeattleSouthsideChamber.com