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Team 1726 Sponsors

Every year the N.E.R.D.S. spend an incredible amount of money on tools, robots, competitions entrance fees, and travel costs. Our Sponsors are what keep us going, and it teaches the students to interact with companies and learn about the business side of fundraising. For example, students participate in presentations, public events, and interviews. Also, this gives the sponsors an opportunity to show the community what they are involved in. This includes being advertised on Team 1726's t-shirts, robot, website and banner. Sponsors are also invited to see the team's meetings, especially during the build season. This way the sponsors know that they are contributing to a worthy cause where they can witness the impact that their support has on the students and the club.

One of Team 1726's main sponsors is the Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate (IEWTD). They provide the students with working facilities, equipment, and engineers to assist them. Other sponsors that the club has provide the team with funds, parts, or other donated goods. The Science Foundation Arizona, for example, provided the team with a grant that allowed the team to pay for registration and travel to its first regional competition.  Overall, sponsors are an important part of our team, as they supply the resources that allow our organization to grow and have a strong impact on our community.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Our Current Sponsors

Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate

The Intelligence Electronie Warfare Test Directorate (IEWTD) of Fort Huachuca, AZ provides the team with several vital assets, including facilities and equipment used for the team's construction projects.  IEWTD also provides engineer mentor support, which allows the students to gain real-world experience working with professionals in the engineering community.  The IEWTD has sponsored the team since its rookie season in 2005.

 

Science Foundation Arizona

The Science Foundation of Arizona has provided the club with a $13,500 grant to assist in registration fees, tools, and travel costs. This gives the team valuable funding in order for it to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition.

 

International Test and Evaluation Association

Later in the season, the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) generously donated $1500 to the N.E.R.D.S. to help pay for miscellaneous expenses, such as T-shirts, travel costs, and equipment.

 

 

Arizona Mechanical Insulation

Arizona Mechanical Insulation (AMI) has supplied the team with $1500 in funds to cover travel expenses to events and venues for both regional competitions this year.

 

 

Sulfur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative

Sulfur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) donated $1,000 in funds to assist the team with various expenses.  In the past, they have also supplied a generous grant during our rookie season.

San Pedro Kiwanis

This year, the San Pedro Kiwanis has donated $500 in funds for the team to pay for any required expenses.  The organization has also supplied the team with funds during its 2006-2007 season.

 

 

Weatherguard Metal Construction

Weatherguard Metal has sponsored the team this year for $500.  They have also assisted the team in the past, donating another $500 in the team's rookie year.

Association of Old Crows

As a new sponsor, the Association of Old Crows (AOC) has donated $500 to the team for miscellaneous expenses this year.

 

VT Griffin

Another first-time sponsor, VT Griffin has donated $200 to the team this year.
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