[lpickett]

Our company invites employees to a meeting where we are shown a video of competitions and explain what FIRST is about. We have managed to get people involved this way. We have grown to more than 50 mentors from our place of business on more than 20 teams. We also try word of mouth to encourage others to get involved. Once they get to see a match, they are hooked. I have mentored for 4 years and may not be technical, but I can help with ideas during the design phase. I also try to instill the safety aspects and help with behind the scenes work (cleaning, cooking, etc.) The students treat me as family and I enjoy every minute with the students.