Fundraising Blitz

[Martinez]

I know there are rookie teams who do this every year. They hear about robotics, raise just a little better than enough for the kit, then register to compete for next season all in about two-three months time. What I'm wondering is how do they do it?!

Current List of Sponsors:
Lockheed Martin Owego - $2,000
BAE System - said no
Universal Instruments - said no
SUNY Binghamton - said no

Applied Sponsors:
NYS Tech Grant
Best Buy Grant (when available)
NASA Grant (when available)

Current plan of attack: $8,000 in 8 Weeks
Week 1: Kickoff Meeting
Week2/3: School Assembly then team meeting
begin talking to EVERY business in Owego, Vestal, Endicott.
plan fundrasing activities.

Honestly, I've been trying to avoid being in this situation for the last year but here we are. I think we can pull it off. If anything, it will be a test to see how well we come together under pressure like a true FIRST team.

Any and all advice is welcomed.