[Mike Martus]

Fundraising also has another purpose other than money.

The process gives each team member ownership in the program. All to often it is human nature to take lightley an activity that you have not worked hard for. Having everything handed to you without working for it is not good.

On team #47 Chief Delphi each team member is responsible for a set amount of fundraising in $$$ as well as effort including attendance at all activities. This seperates the students that are along for a free ride from the students that are truly committed to the program. You will need a committment of 100% from each and every team member to be successful at the FIRST competition.

All to often I have seen teams where the majority of work is done by a few students, teachers and engineers while the remainder of the team is off having fun. That is not to say that working on the robot is not fun.

Team structure and organization is an important factor to success.

Congratulations on having a strong $$$ committment from your sponsor.