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Re: College-sponsored teams
Posted by Dan at 05/07/2001 10:39 PM EST


Coach on team #247, da Bears, from Berkley High and ComauPico.


In Reply to: College-sponsored teams
Posted by Patrick Dingle on 05/07/2001 3:50 PM EST:



Our team, #247, is co-sponsored by my university, U of Detroit. Granted, our engineering partner contributes significantly more in cash than we do, we provide about 1.5k in cash, unlimited use of our manufacturing lab, and the time and commitment two people.

Our university sponsors college projects (e.g., mini baja) and finds a way to fund it. You could try establishing yourself as a college organization. It might make it easier to get funding. People DO have money in funds that they could contribute to your team, its just finding the right person to talk to. What you need is somone to champion your cause at the college. Maybe a professor or alum. A successful alum can put pressure on the college. Have you tried the dean of engineering? Department chairs? Favorite prof? Remember, you are a 'paying customer'. Be pushy.

Good luck,
Dan
#247, da Bears


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