[Mike Martus]

Part of the overall plan of FIRST is to get support from business and industry for the FIRST competition as well as individual teams.

It is important to recognize corp sponsorship, and it is appropriate to put the sponsor first in the team name.

Think what FIRST is about and the driving philosphy that has allowed growth at a super rate.

Support on the corp level is very important. If this bugs you then you have to little to worry about.

Our team ( and most teams) are very proud of their sponsors and would not be able to effect the change in education we have seen as a result of FIRST and Corp involvement.

Please understand....... FIRST is about changing a thinking pattern of young adults, educators and communities in a way that will give rewards for a lifetime.

There IS a method to this madness. Do you get it?