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Re: Team in Danger!
Our team is also very small (about 16 students and 1/4 are graduating). We also don't have a major corporate sponser. However we are supported by many local foundations and our school board pays the entrance fee.
Even with the much appreciated support and great mentors, the students have to raise about 15,000 dollars (assuming we continue to go to two regionals.)
Most of our fundraising is done by students going off in groups of two (generally) and asking local businesses in our rural area for sponsorship. This has been very successful. We also try to get involved in community festivals such as Railroad Days and the local Audubon festival. Charging $1 to drive the robot seems to be pretty successful.
As for recruiting students...most have come because they had heard about it from a friend. So see how many friends you can make and get them to come.
Best of luck!
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