[RoboMadi]

we had the same problem last year. Due to lack of organization, we ere not able to do anythin. But this year we came up with bunch of ideas. I would like to share couple:

if your team cannot help or afford make a FLL or VEX team, do any kind of community service, even involving SEA Organizations. You can have a weekly deal with Circuit City or Best BUy; take your robot over there and get teh word out. We did that several times, including an introduction to FIRST stand at Smithsonian Musuem. Its really helps us, finding more mentors and gettin more donations. Also we got a project to help a disbale kid with his mobilty. If you need any more help, don't hesitate to email.

~Imad