Positive Light Learning Network AMIL Youth Group Blazing Stars Foundation Robotics Team

Drive for the Future
Robotics Golf Outing & Banquet

Building Michigan’s Next Generation of Engineers, Programmers, AI Specialists, CAD Designers, Skilled Trades Professionals, and Robotics Innovators.

Our students are not simply building robots. They are learning advanced manufacturing, computer-aided design, artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, software development, machining, automation, leadership, and workforce-ready technical skills. Every sponsorship directly supports real-world engineering education and competition experiences.

Campaign Explainer Video
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Watch the official Drive for the Future explainer video to see how this robotics initiative empowers local students.
"Years ago, I walked these fairways as a caddie, learning the fundamentals of discipline and mentorship. Today, through the Positive Light Learning Network, the AMIL Youth Group, and the Blazing Stars Foundation, I coach students building advanced autonomous robots and coding industrial software for a local robotics team. This tournament bridges our Eastside heritage on the green with Detroit's technological future."
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Lead Mentor & Master Coach

Detroit Golf Club Alumnus & STEM Workforce Development Lead

Collaborating Coalitions

Three premier Detroit-area organizations joining forces to expand digital equity, engineering leadership, and youth advancement.

Positive Light Learning Network

Directing digital literacy, technology career readiness, and educational support services to empower underrepresented student leaders throughout Metro Detroit.

Lead Campaign Host

AMIL Youth Group

Dedicated to character building, community engagement, and STEM integration, preparing local youth for academic excellence and long-term career success.

Founded by Charles Hyman

Blazing Stars Foundation

Creating pathways for early-stage engineering, math, and leadership development, ensuring students excel in the regional aerospace and automation ecosystems.

Founder: Veronyca Cornish

Join Us October 24, 2026

A premier championship-grade tournament on the greens of the historic St. Clair Shores Golf Club.

Individual Golfer

Single Entry
$175
  • 18 Holes of Golf & Cart
  • Range Balls & Pro Pack
  • Box Lunch & Refreshments
  • Awards Dinner Banquet Entry
  • Student Robotics Demos

Corporate Foursome

Elite Tier
$1,000
  • Full Foursome Outing Entry
  • 1 Custom Branded Tee Sign
  • Brochure & Digital Logo Listing
  • Banquet Speaking Mention
  • Premium Player Gift Packs
Tournament Format

4-Player Scramble & Championship Contests

Our outing is played in a Scramble Format. Teams of four work together to record the lowest score. Participants this year and next year can compete for historic championships and custom trophies.

Lowest Score Championship

Awarded to the team that posts the lowest overall score. Team members will be recognized at the awards banquet and receive custom champion trophies.

Awarded To: Team

Lowest Putts Championship

Awarded to the team with the lowest cumulative number of putts throughout the entire 18-hole course. Work together on the green to secure this prestigious title.

Awarded To: Team

Longest Drive Championship

Awarded to the individual player who hits the longest drive on a designated hole (identified upon arrival at the course). Unleash your best swing for this individual trophy.

Awarded To: Individual Player

Putting Championship

Awarded to the individual with the longest putt, most consecutive putts made, or highest number of putts made. Purchase balls at the green ($2 per putt, 3 for $5, 10 for $10). The winner receives recognition and a custom 3D-printed trophy designed and printed by the robotics students next year once the new lab printers are funded!

Awarded To: Individual Player

Can’t Golf? Join Us For Dinner.

Support student robotics while enjoying an evening of networking, recognition, student demonstrations, awards, and community impact.

Dinner Ticket

1 Guest
$75
  • Banquet Entry & BBQ Buffet
  • Student Robotics Showcase
  • Awards Ceremony Seating
  • Interactive Live Bidding Access

Family Table

Save $200!
$400
🔥 Save $200! ($600 value for 8 guests)
  • Reserved Table for 8 Guests
  • Complete BBQ Feast & Drinks
  • Priority Showcase View
  • Awards Ceremony Acknowledgement
  • Best Value: Save $25 per ticket!

Corporate Table

Premium Seating
$750
💼 Includes 8 Dinner Tickets ($600 value) + Custom Signage
  • Reserved Table for 8 Guests
  • BBQ Feast, Sides & Drinks
  • Corporate Signage on Table
  • Program Brochure Logo Strip
  • Banquet Event Screen Slideshow
  • Branding & Seating Combo Deal

Live Campaign Dashboard

Watch our progress in real-time as we work toward our October 24, 2026 target of $60,000.

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Interactive Sponsorship Simulator

Simulate combinations of foursomes, hole sponsors, and banquet tickets to see how they propel us past our goals.

Foursome Sponsorship ($1,000)
Includes tournament entry, lunch, awards banquet for 4 players. (Limit: 25)
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Hole Sponsor ($500)
Branded custom sign displayed on the teebox. Promote your business during this high-energy scramble event! (Limit: 18)
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Banquet Dinner Ticket ($75)
Saturday Evening Banquet entry, robotics show, guest speaker. (Limit: 50)
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Live Donor Stream

Sponsorship & Partner Packages

Support our Detroit student engineers with tax-deductible partnership tiers that offer unique perks.

Robotics Champion Sponsor

$2,500
  • One foursome (4 golfers total)
  • Featured logo placement on materials
  • Official recognition during banquet
  • Tee sign at critical course holes

Future Engineer Sponsor

$1,000
  • One foursome (4 golfers entry)
  • Standard Tee Sign on course layout
  • Awards banquet recognition listing

Hole Sponsor

$500
  • Custom branded tee sign on course
  • Outing brochure logo placement
  • Promote brand in a scramble event

Sponsor a Student Golfer: The Kids Loop

Directly fund local high school golfers who are building engineering futures. Designed for neighborhood merchants, grocery stores, auto centers, and suppliers.

Golden Eagle Loop

Full Support
$250

Sponsor a full student loop. Covers a student's greens fees, custom FIRST Robotics team golf polo, range balls, lunch, and awards banquet entry.

Birdie Loop Partner

Co-Sponsor
$125

Co-sponsor a high school golfer with another local business. Shared sponsor names displayed on the student loop banner.

Green Jacket Club

Micro-Pledge
$50

Contribute to the student golfer gear and tool fund. Directly provides high schoolers with tees, premium balls, range passes, and gloves.

Sponsor an Item – Build the Future

Directly fund the tools, hardware, and travel enabling Detroit high school students to develop elite engineering skills.

Every dollar directly equips students with industry-standard engineering, manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence, and workforce-development tools. Sponsors may fund an entire item, a portion of an item, or contribute to the overall program.

Capital Campaign Dashboard
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$0 Funded Campaign Target: $51,223

Funding by Category

Adv. Manufacturing 0%
$0 / $9,000
CAD Workstations 0%
$0 / $4,500
FRC Robotics 0%
$0 / $5,706
FTC Robotics 0%
$0 / $4,667
Practice Fields 0%
$0 / $10,100
Travel & Events 0%
$0 / $14,500
Build Lab Tools 0%
$0 / $2,750

Direct Impact Index

$40
Sponsors a Competition Battery
$150
Sponsors a Brushless Motor
$500
Sponsors a Swerve Wheel Set
$1,000
Sponsors an AMS 3D Printer
$1,500
Sponsors an Engineering Workstation
$3,000
Sponsors an Industrial CNC Machine
$5,000
Sponsors an Official Practice Field
$10,000
Sponsors an Entire Lab Initiative
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Interactive Hole Bidding & Sponsor Board

Gamified teebox advertisements. Claim prime visual real estate at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club. Place a bid to out-sponsor your rivals, or click "Buy Now" to instantly lock in exclusive hole branding rights for this premier 4-player scramble event!

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Live Pledge Simulator: Fund the Future Engineer

During our Saturday awards dinner & banquet, we run a direct paddle raise to fund specialized software licenses, FIRST Robotics registration, and hardware parts. Choose a tier below to simulate a live paddle raise contribution!

Fundraising Event Schedule

A comprehensive single-day program on Saturday, October 24, 2026, celebrating student achievement and networking with community leaders.

8:00 AM

Golfer Registration & Warmup Open

Golf bag pick-up, driving range warmup, and complimentary morning breakfast buffet on the patio open.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Putting Lesson with Pro Steve Blount

Join retired golf pro Steve Blount on the putting green for a specialized lesson to dial in your putts before the contest.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Pre-Tournament Putting Contest

Test your skills for a shot at a long putt. Buy putting balls ($2 per putt, 3 for $5, or 10 for $10). Trophies awarded for longest putt, consecutive putts made, or highest putts made.

9:30 AM

Official Shotgun Start

Play begins on the beautiful layout at St. Clair Shores Golf Club in a 4-player scramble format. Enjoy specialty course contests including individual Longest Drive and team Lowest Putts.

2:30 PM

Golf Play Concludes

Players finish their 18 holes, turn in their scorecards, and transition to the clubhouse for the reception and banquet dinner welcoming.

2:30 PM

BBQ Welcome & Buffet

Catered BBQ feast, sides, and refreshments open for golf participants, corporate sponsors, and dinner banquet guests.

3:15 PM

Interactive Student Robotics Showcase

Specialized student-led demonstrations. Control active autonomous robots, inspect mechanical designs, and review code stacks with team members.

3:45 PM

"From Caddie to Coach" Keynote & Success Stories

Inspirational storytelling addressing the transformation from Detroit Golf Club caddie to engineering mentor, alongside student success testimonials.

4:15 PM

Fund-A-Need Live Paddle Raise

Simultaneous live paddle raises supporting student hardware budgets, travel expenses, and regional FIRST competition registrations.

4:30 PM

Silent Auction Board Closes & Tournament Awards

Silent auction bidding boards lock. Announcing outing winners, Championship Trophies for Lowest Score (Team), Lowest Putts (Team), and Longest Drive (Individual), custom robot naming rights awards, and door prizes.

5:00 PM

Closing Sponsor Recognition & Remarks

Closing remarks, sponsor certificates distribution, and expression of community gratitude for supporting STEM futures.

Simulated Silent Auction Board

Bid on high-end local experiences and professional sports collectibles. All proceeds go directly to student funds.

Detroit Lions Logo

Detroit Lions Executive Tickets

Four lower-bowl tickets to a prime home game at Ford Field. Includes executive club access, parking, and premium pre-game buffet.

High Bid
$1,200
Magna Corp
Detroit Tigers Logo

Detroit Tigers Suite Package

Exclusive access for 8 guests to a Comerica Park executive luxury suite. Includes food, drinks, and prime viewing behind home plate.

High Bid
$850
DTE Energy
Detroit Pistons Logo

Detroit Pistons Courtside Seats

Four premium courtside seats at Little Caesars Arena. Includes access to the VIP Club, complimentary dining, and a player-signed Pistons basketball.

High Bid
$600
Rocket Co
PGA Logo

Professional Outing & Lessons

Three 60-minute specialized swing and strategy coaching lessons at Detroit Golf Club with a former Master Caddie and PGA Pro.

High Bid
$450
Ford STEM Group
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Tax-Deductible Contribution
All sponsorships, tickets, and donations are tax-deductible. Positive Light Learning Network, Blazing Stars Foundation, and AMIL Youth Group are registered non-profit organizations teamed up to support the robotics teams. We sincerely appreciate your contributions.

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