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
Our team is committed to providing a high-quality experience for our students, and never charging dues or fees to participate. We rely on the generosity of sponsors to help us cover the costs of registration fees, travel expenses, and materials. If you are interested in supporting the Dragons financially, please consider making a donation.
Donations can be made via PayPal to the Tech Valley High School Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please note that your donation is for the TVHS Dragons Robotics Team. If you would like to make a larger donation, or donate by check, please contact our math teacher Varada Vaughan – vvaughan@techvalleyhigh.org.
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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
- 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