[AlexiaSherman]

Hey guys!

My school is starting a robotics team for the 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition. This team was created in mid-June this year. We are currently fundraising and thinking of potential sponsors.
Our team is trying to put together a list of sponsors right now. I was wondering if anyone could answer some questions I have about sponsorships. How is our team able to receive a sponsorship from Boeing and BAE Systems? Does anyone know of any potential companies that would be willing to help us? What would be a good approach to these specific companies? Would delivering a letter to a company directly in person be more effective than mailing a letter?
I also have a question about writing the letter to specific companies. How should the letter be formed? What kind of content should we place inside the letter?
I have read about the NASA Grant that is available to rookie teams. What kind of rookie grants are available? How will be able to receive these grants from companies?
Feel free to post if you have anything you want to comment on!
All advice will be appreciated greatly!