[Rick TYler]

We started an Explorer Post for two reasons: to allow any student to join our organization, no matter which school they attend, and to avoid financial entanglements with schools. In my FRC background, we were limited in how we could spend our money (no team t-shirts, for example), even though the school didn't give us a nickel. Working in conjunction with the Seattle Robotics Association (a 501(c)(3) educational charity) we have tax-exempt status, and complete freedom to spend our money on any legitimate purpose. It's great, and we have terrific relationships with our partner schools, too. It's a win/win deal.