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Re: Preparing for the Town Hall Meeting on the New Championships Format

Although I am not attending the Championship Event and will not be able to attend the Town Hall Meeting (sadly), I am hoping that it goes well and that concerns are expressed clearly and information shared readily.

This would be my personal check list for participation preparation. It may sound like an elementary school lesson but, it helps.

1. Rest and food before the meeting. Make sure you are not hungry. Rest at the Championships is very difficult but, it can help. Send someone in your stead if you are already ready to snap.

2. Buddy system. Bring a buddy. That second set of ears is very helpful when going over the notes taken during the meeting. Also, an elbow in the ribs can be quite helpful at times such as, right before the snap.

3. Writing materials for taking notes. My preference is pen and paper; it allows me to doodle while I listen.

4. Listening ears. We are all guilty of wanting to say what we want to say and not actively listening. Here again, a buddy system can work wonders.

5. Draft and fine-tune a list of questions and concerns/comments that you would like to ask/express. This keeps you on task and helps control emotions during the meeting. Have 5 to 10 questions/comments prepared.

#5 is for this group. Use this thread, or a new one, to draft your collective questions and concerns. Keep them concise, allowing time for needed responses from the Senior Leadership. This was a similar approach that was used for the Transparency letter that was drafted/sent a few years back. Again, this will help keep everyone on the same page and will allow opportunity for keeping random wastes of time and emotions in check during the meeting. It also shows unity.

6. Keep the FIRST community spirit of Gracious Professionalism alive and well. Woodie's Grandmother is watching, I'm sure.

By preparing for the meeting, you have prepared yourself for any other opportunities that arise for discussions/conversations/interactions.

Jane
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