Hey everyone. Well, we’ve gotten into our first regional, just barely. We still need to raise money for extra parts (about $4000) and money for a second regional/nats. We made it into our first regional by the hair on our chins, so to speak. We got 1 sponsor, who gave us $1000. Now, this was good because this is their second year sponsoring us, which means they have a commitment to our team.
Well anywho, this year we got lucky enough to have a parent on our team who works for FlexiCell. For those of you who know our team, and flexicell, you must realize that this is a very odd happening! Our team is made up of 90% homeschoolers. The student who’s parent works for them is a homeschooler. Flexicell is among the top 3 leaders in producing flexible machine cells in throughout the eastern region. But, they are small! Last time we went I think they had less than 30 employees. How in the world could one of those employees just happen to have a homeshcooling kid who just happened to join our team?! The coincidence seems fishy…
Anyway, last year they sponsored Deep Run High. This year they have expressed interest in sponsoring 2 teams, one of which being Deep Run (I think). After they looked at our business packet, they became very interested in us. We’re scheduled to meet with them Next Tuesday at 3 to give a short presentation (and hopefully seal the deal :D…we hope :rolleyes: )
They have offered us their space (something as a homeschooling team we don’t have), mentors, and of course, funds. A good deal of funds. We don’t know exactly how much they’re willing to put up, but from what our contact was saying, it sounds like we may end up with more than we expected. Even if not, every bit helps, and we’d love to have them as sponsors.
So, wish us luck!
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Heh funny! Actually I think this is the first time we’ve ever had an official meeting and presentation for one of our sponsors…
Where there is a will, there is a way… and from what you’ve told us, you’ll go far.
Best of luck in the 2004 season!
Good luck guys. I love hearing rookie success stories. ::tear:: Make me proud.
Best of luck to you and your goals/dreams. Just remember “No pain, no gain.” and “You’ll get out of FIRST/Robotics/Your Team…what you put in.” Also…it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about how you play the game and the fun you have while playing that game. I don’t mean to offend anyone but…if…when in doubt…or you are feeling dejected…turn to God and hand over your problems to Him because sometimes, that’s all there is to do and He will see you through it. You are never alone in this world and there will always be someone willing to help you out…if you need it. Just remember that.
Thanks guys. Technically we’re not rookies. I mean, I know our team was last year, but I am not, and a few other members are’nt. I started back in '02 and have been chuggin since!
Anyway, thanks for the support. We feel really good about this one…I hope it goes through…
good luck with that
Ahem, an announcement:
Our team title is now:
“Flexicell, Chemtreat, and RAPTAR (Robotics Adventure Professionals of Tidewater And Richmond)”
YEAH!
YEAH!
YEAH!
Flexicell went through!!! And then some!
Extra parts and Materials: Done.
Building Space: Yup.
Machining tools: bagged.
Mentors: 
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Room to practice: More than enough.
New team meeting location: 
Among many others. We are SO glad to have them sponsor us, and they seem glad to be sponsoring us too!
It has just been such a great success, I can’t even think of what to type.
I’m going to post up the powerpoint presentation we used today, in case anyones interested. I’ll pop in a link to it once it’s up.
YEAH!
YEAH!
YEAH!
*Originally posted by Sachiel7 *
**It has just been such a great success, I can’t even think of what to type.
I’m going to post up the powerpoint presentation we used today, in case anyones interested. I’ll pop in a link to it once it’s up.
**
GREAT news! I’m interested.
Thanks! We already got the sponsorship though 
I’ve attached the powerpoint as a multiple set of zip files. Just download them to one folder and unzip the first one like you normally do. That should work.
Enjoy!
(PS, you might have to rename the RAPTAR2004.z01.zip to just RAPTAR2004.z01, I had to add the .zip extension to upload it, and I think it should still work ok, but if it doesnt, that’s why.)
RAPTAR2004.zip (100 KB)
RAPTAR2004.z01.zip (94.5 KB)
RAPTAR2004.zip (100 KB)
RAPTAR2004.z01.zip (94.5 KB)