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Unread 30-11-2012, 15:50
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2052 Coach, Build/Electrical Mentor
AKA: Pete
FRC #2052 (KnightKrawler)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Rookie Year: 2007
Location: New Brighton, MN
Posts: 254
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Re: Probably won't have enough money for FRC this season :(

Our team started in 2007 with basically 1 sponsor. Since then we have diversified and reached out to many local business. We have had ebb and flow of team sizes in the last 6 years but this year we actually have enough to have a 2 person “business team” who are solely working on getting sponsors and funding. We are set up as a 501(c)3 headed by a mentor which helps in getting donations as they are tax deductible. We started a 100 for 100, in which we have contacted 100 local business asking for $100 each. It’s very early and we haven’t even sent out all of the letters but I know we’ve gotten at least 1 donation and are hopeful for the future. We also have a team fee which is comparable with sports teams. Spread the word about Scrip as well. If you can catch a family member doing a remodeling project have them buy 2 grand worth of scrip cards for Home Depot rather that spending the money directly at the store. I don’t know what the percentage is but say it’s 4% that’s still 80 bucks. Every bit helps!
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