[GaryVoshol]

There are some good FLL teams in Wisconsin. You might contact them to see how they handle recruitment, retention and commitment of team members.

While you may not have the resources currently to fund an FLL team, you may be able to jointly (between you and the FLL team) find a new sponsor. Many local businesses - stores, banks/credit unions, small professional firms, etc. - would be able to sponsor a team for $1000 or $2000 without breaking a sweat. While that amount gets lost in the "noise" for many FRC teams, it is a major factor for FLL. The FLL team and small sponsor will have a meaningful relationship. The FLL team should also do some of their own fundraising so they feel owners of their team, not just participants. That will help with the commitment and retention of members.