Raider Parent Mentors, or RPM, is our parent-based organization. Formed originally by Mike Ciance, parent of two former student team members, RPM has grown to become a vital contributor to the smooth running of Raider Robotix activities.
RPM assists at the team’s major activities, such as Brunswick Eruption and Lego Camp, and provides rides for students to off-season competitions and other events. The parent mentors seek out community service opportunities for the students, tracking their progress for team travel eligibility. Parents volunteer to prepare & deliver meals to the high school during the always hectic build season. In addition to manpower, RPM coordinates various fundraising activities throughout the year. And of course, you’ll always find RPM members at competitions and other events enthusiastically cheering the team!
RPM meets once a month in the Media Resource Center (MRC) at NBTHS, generally on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 7PM. Check the team calendar for specific dates.
Membership naturally varies as students graduate and others join. We’re in one of those periods of flux right now. Presently RPM is led by Mike Savin.
How is RPM Organized?
RPM self-organizes into committees as needed to focus on various team functions, and individual committees establish their own meeting schedules as need dictates. These areas are core.
| RPM Chairperson | Jennifer Hammill | jhammill@aps.rutgers.edu |
| Treasurer | Jody Ikuss Lori Kaye |
jodyikuss@yahoo.com kayefam@optonline.net |
| Fundraising Chairperson | Lakshmi Sirisha | sirisha.gundlapalli@gmail.com |
| Fundraising Committee | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | |
| Community Service | Lakshmi Sirisha Marianne Keyser |
sirisha.gundlapalli@gmail.com markeyser@gmail.com |
| Build Season Meal Coordinator | Robin Hart | rthart4589@optimum.net |
| Recording Secretary | Susan Mitchell | sdmmitchell@gmail.com |
| Website | Rick Plavnicky | plav@timeoff.org |
| Lego Camp POSITION OPENING |
Rick Plavnicky | plav@timeoff.org |
| BE Parent Coordinators | Cho Chan Lynne Zimmerman Ed Mui |
chanc2@umdnj.edu zimmerman4k@aol.com Mui168@gmail.com |
| Donation Solicitation | POSITION OPENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED |
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| BE T-Shirt Sponsorship Recruitment | Jody Ikuss Tom Ikuss |
jodyikuss@yahoo.com tikuss@optonline.net |
| Sponsorship Recruitment | Lori Kaye Tom Ikuss Lakshmi Sirisha |
kayefam@optonline.net tikuss@optonline.net sirisha.gundlapalli@gmail.com |
| Media / Public Relations | Lori Kaye | kayefam@optonline.net |
| Parent Driver Coordinators | Cho Chan Ed Mui |
chanc2@umdnj.edu Mui168@gmail.com |
| OLP Liaison | Chris Henning | dragnldy@optonline.net |
| Shoebox Recycling Project Mentor | Jennifer Hammill | JHammill@aps.rutgers.edu |
| BE Chef | Anthony Schamper | ASchamper@gmail.com |
To find out more about RPM and the amazing things that they do, or to join or volunteer, read about roles within RPM and contact Jennifer today.



