I built the full competition table to the specified FLL dimensions.  I noticed when I rolled the mat out that it has some space between the edge of mat and the 2x4's.  Will this make a difference in competition?  The whole thing could be shifted a half to three quarters of an inch.  I just put starting block all the way in the corner and leave the gaps in the far edges.

From: Darlene Pantaleo <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Home Depot / Lowes donation for table supplies?

For the purpose of practice, you can always build the 4'x8' frame, paint it black, and put it on the floor or large enough table surface with the mat inside the border. It's cheap and much easier to store. Simple double-sided tape will hold the mat in place and will not add any bumps or thickness. Just a thought...

As to getting help, Lowe's gave me 50% off when I asked them for help a few years ago. Other places have given me $25 gift cards on the spur of the moment, as long as I had a letterhead from a nonprofit in hand. I have heard that most managers of local chains can approve up to $100 without involving their corporate offices.

On Sep 11, 2013, at 2:16 PM, Christina's IPad wrote:

Bummer.  I couldn't even get help from lowes for a discount or tax exempt status for the Girl Scout Robotics team.  Kept getting different answers from various people at the Customer Service Desk.  

Wish I had gone to Home Depot first.  I already purchased at Lowes & built our table. 

Christina
Sent from my iPad

On Sep 11, 2013, at 1:39 PM, Barry Moses <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Anyone have luck getting HD or, Lowe's support after the table is built? 
 
Barry Moses
Seahawks Coach

From: Leah Stone <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Home Depot / Lowes donation for table supplies?

All Home Depots will do this, as it is their Corp policy that the store managers can 'on site' aprove request $50 and under. The cutting to size is something they do in store for eveyone.
 
Happy building!
 
Leah Stone
Creeping Creeper, FLL
Baby Creepers, Jr. FLL
Brain Bots, Jr. FLL


On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM, MH Thompson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Does anyone know if Home Depot or Lowes in the Richmond area provides any
support for FLL teams to assist in the purchase of supplies for building the
table?  If so, which stores helped with this?

I know someone mentioned previously that Home Depot offered a $50 gift card
to use toward the purchase of table materials in the Charlottesville area.
Hoping to find some assistance in the Richmond area.

Thanks!

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