[jvriezen]

Originally Posted by Carol

How much support do you get from the state government? I've seen a lot of growth is programs like FIRST when the government is behind it - and the opposite as well.

I have heard that the double regional on the U of M campus doesn't charge FIRST for the venues (as long as they are scheduled during U of M Spring break) and the U of M gets lots of State money.

Our school district doesn't give us money, but does give us the build space, insurance coverage, and teacher days away from school for regionals.