[Chris Fultz]

FIRST works because of thousands and thousands of sponsors. Every sponsor, from the big companies sponsoring regionals and the championships, to the smaller companies who sponsor a team or two, to the local hardware store that gives a team discount, to the pizza place that gives you a deal because you are in there so much, has a part in making FIRST work for all of us.

So, what have you done to say "thank you " to one of your team sponsors?

Maybe sent a letter, a picture of the team, even just a thank-you note?

In addition to being the right thing to do, sending a thank you and some recognition for their support will make those sponsors much more willing to say "yes" when you call on them again in the fall. Remember, you are probably only one of several people that "knock on their door" every year looking for money. Help them want to say yes to you.

So, what have you done to say thank you?

Share your activities here so others can get some ideas of what they can do.