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Originally Posted by insub2
(@admin: if this is in the wrong category, i'm sorry. move it or let me know or something.)
Our team (1227) has been shy on mentors, teachers, and students. Last year, team 904 let us on with them and are doing so again this coming season. however, we are still trying to raise participation by people in our schools.
I'm asking for any advice. Are there any ways that you have successfully promoted your team?
We have gotten permission to do demonstrations at a school event on the 14th. We hoping to make some brochures or fliers or something to pass out. Any ideas on what should be included?
Thank you very much for any help.
-zach. of 1227/904
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If you are looking to recruit new people for your team from a highschool or technical school, the best way would be to put up a little table presentation during all of the lunches. Make it something interesting though. Most highschool kids think robotics is dorky but show them that it's alot of fun. Make something fun out of your presentations. First Impressions are key. Saying something funny or having a fun project to include people in is a fun way to tell people about your team. Have a robot drawing contest or something. Ask kids to draw their best picture of a robot on a giant poster board and when they're done, hand them some info about your team. At the end, have your team vote on the best robot and give that person a prize of some sort. Then take the poster / posters made and hang them up around the school with information about a fun informational meeting with snacks. People listen better when there is food involved.