How do teams thank sponsors?

[Tyler2517]

We often will go over to their manufacturing plants. Let their employees drive our robot and ask questions. I have CNC/engraved plaques for them. In 2011 we gave out some of the extra mini bots on a small steal pole as a little trophy.
We also dance for them if they want us to... (don't make us do this its not pretty..) This year i'm working on making 3D printed functioning prototypes of our swerve module's.

[AJCaliciuri]

Team 1305 thanks sponsors according to our tiered system known as our:

Cool Degrees of Sponsorship



In addition, we invite all of our sponsors to an annual dinner where we serve home made pasta and individually thank each one for their contribution, no matter how big or small.

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by AJCaliciuri

Team 1305 thanks sponsors according to our tiered system known as our:

Cool Degrees of Sponsorship

At the bottom, I think the FIRST acronym also includes "Science".

[Drennael]

In addition to what Don said about Sponsor Night, sponsors who donate over $1,000 get their names on our robot, t-shirts, pit signs, etc.

We visit some of our major local sponsors (e.g., the Board of Education, ShopRite, BMW) with our robot to give them demos and a chance to take a closer look at what their sponsorships are going toward. The employees get to drive the robot afterward, so it's pretty fun for everyone.