Have I meet you before Michael?
Great writing and a better rebutal than most presidents can give.
Back to your regulary scheduled post.
FIRST isn't about money, but it's still a huge equation. Unlike a profit orginazation, money is a hinderence, not a plus. The plus instead of money is the teaching of kids. Something more important than any covercharge or party. Something that crosses boundaries, not financial statements.
I guess what I'm saying is this; FIRST switched money and inspiration to form a truely unique orginization.