[George A.]

Thanks to Joe for reminding me of that thread, I completely forgot about it.

The one good thing to take away from that thread, as well as all the information that everyone else provided are these things.

1) Start off small and work your way up (have to crawl before you can walk)
2) Connections, connections, connections. The more people you know and impress, the more people you have pulling for you to come work their events.
3) Never give up. Even if it takes you years to work events with any regularity, keep with it.

Katie Stevens is a fantastic example. She was an avid FIRSTer when she was in school, and now she is an avid volunteer. She worked every MAR District, along with NYC and Bostons regionals! She is a terrific up and comer and one that I look forward to working with in the MAR system for a long long time to come.

If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to message or email me.