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Credit card. Although I would say spend your money on offseasons instead.

Immediately after that, work your butts off to pay the mentor back.

This is why your team should always be raising money.

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I totally agree with this statement, I'm going to see what we can do. That is great advice; thank you.
I hope to see you in Philly next week, It would be awesome.

-Eddie

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Things like that happen all the time with spots opening at the last second. Team 1772 from Brazil had to drop out of GSR at the last second due to visa issues.

I would recommend charging it on a credit card if you can as it allows for payment down the road especially if you decide to sell light bulbs in the next month with the proceeds going to the payment. Having the students go out to business is great along with giving each of them a target goal so they can understand how much each of them needs to raise in order to go.

Good luck!

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Thanks, it's much needed at this point.

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If you haven't already, you could try the FIRST LED lightbulb fundraiser. The returns on that are over 50%. Now, of course you wouldn't be able to get the lightbulbs in time, but if you floated the fee on a card in the mean time, you could finish the fundraiser after you get back.

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Thanks again everyone for the suggestions, We really apprecviate it.

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Thanks again everyone,
I have good new's.. We did it!

Super excited to be attending another Regional, hope to see everyone is St.Louis!

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Congratulations. You had a great run in Washington DC. Wish you great succcess in Philadelphia !!!

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Good to hear, look forward to playing with you then. I'll be at the regional on Saturday only unfortunately, but be sure to stop by.

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I am glad you guys are going to Philly... You had a great robot and great drivers. Sorry we couldnt get you the St. Louis bid in DC :P We tried but I am sure you will do good in Philly.

I will c ya there next weekend. Good luck from all of 2016.

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Congrats on making everything work!
We've been in the same place when we've unexpectedly qualified for championships and I know how stressful it can be to scramble for the money.

See you in Philly!

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I wish I could come to Philly :(

I'll be watching on the webcast! Go moe!

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Thanks KS, we will be going to Buckeye instead. Last minute donation by a SUPER sponsor, Duqusne Light, and the perseverance of the students.

I personally want to thank you and all of 2016 and 63, looked like the planets had aligned till the gremlins raised their ugly head. Hope we get another shot to play with you guys, say on Einstien. Mr. Roboto can do defense with any 'bot, but hey, that's just my opinion. lol

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I know this is too late, but what a team in our area did to get their Michigan State Championship entry fee last year was put an ad in the local paper asking for donations. Sorry I lack the specifics on it, but I know that they raised quite a bit of money from it.

P.S. congrats for making it