just the latest word on rookie team 1089 .....
The students on 1089 raked yards, washed cars in the cold, sold merchandise and generally busted a gut and were able to raise about $1500 towards their registration. But that obviously wasn't enough and as the December payment deadline came upon them things looked bleak.
While the kids were busy doing what they could, several parents essentially made finding the team a sponsor a full time committment and over 40 companies were approached. Most were disinterested, a few offered small donations and several are considering engineering help. Finally, in the 12th hour, with the help of the Hopewell Valley team, Bristol Myers Squibb offered the registration money. Team 1089 will get to play! Now all they need is some local engineers.
Thanks to BMS for again coming through for the NJ FIRST teams, to Mrs. Klotsky for all her hard work, FIRST for being flexible when they needed it, and to the Hopewell Valley Bullbots for helping out our friends at 1089.
Team 1089 is off to a great start with a lot of friends behind them. They train with the Edubot this weekend. Watch out for them at Rutgers this April.
WC
