Participation in FIRST is not only demanding, invigorating and fun, but financially challenging as well. The Dragons are not funded by FIRST or any school, so we depend on the generous support of corporate sponsors, local businesses and private contributions. Our annual fund raising goal is $20,000
Financial
Choose a level that is right for you. In addition to knowing you’re helping kids do great things, you contribution will be recognized in the following ways.
| Recognition | Platinum $5000 | Gold $2500 | Bronze $1000 | Dragon $250 | Friend < $250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team pin | X | X | X | X | X |
| Team T-shirt | X | X | X | X | |
| Personal tour of pit area at competitions | X | X | X | X | |
| Business name/logo displayed in pit area | X | X | X | ||
| Business name/logo displayed on robot | X | X | |||
| Robot demonstration at business location by request | X |
Materials, Tools or Services
Robots are very complicated pieces of machinery and a FIRST team needs a lot to stay competitive. The following materials are always in demands, and we would be happy to accept donations of any of the following items.
Materials
- Aluminum stock materials (tube, flat, angle, etc.)
- Plywood and dimensional lumber
- Hardware (bolts, nuts, washers, screws, rivets, etc.)
- Lexan and Polycarbonate
- PLA and 3D printer filaments
- 3D printer repair parts
- Food or beverage donations
Tools & Services
- Safety glasses and other PPE
- CNC router bits
- Drill bits and drivers
- Hand and power tools
- Screen printing services (T-shirts, banners, etc)
- Printing services (brochures, flyers, newsletters)
- Metal cutting and machining services
Mentoring
Our team is small and we are always looking for more technical help! If you’re a local mechanical, electrical or software engineer and are interested in volunteering, please reach out to our math teacher Varada Vaughan – vvaughan@techvalleyhigh.org