[Cow Bell Solo]

Type up a one page letter, maybe put a picture of your bot on it, mention what FIRST is and why its a good program. Talk about your team, achievments, how FIRST influences students and their life. Mention that without sponsors this program is impossible, because it is.

Then with that letter go to local stores and have a student or two talk about FIRST and the Robotics program and maybe give personal experiances and then leave the letter with them(best to talk to the manager, not just a normal employee)

We also went to Carbonnees(sp?) and they gave us coupons for 5 free pizzas. And that is better than having to purchase 5 pizzas even though they only lasted 2 meals or less but we didn't have to purchase them. We have gone to the local Lions Club, Rotary Club, a local small collage. Also some local Enginnering/Science/Technology busnesses.

Hope that helps