Interesting thread:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=109751
Our recommendation in this case would be to take whatever money the team have and buy LEGO Mindstorms and do summer camps for middle school and elementary students at $50-$100.
On second year use the funds to participate on FTC. Third year register for BEST, continue doing summer camp and demo the FTC robot in the community to raise money for FRC.
On fourth year register for FRC.
In parallel, identify parents that would be interested in running for school board. In my city, registration starts is in December and election is in April.
Cheers,
Mark.