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Frank is about as straight up as a man comes (Never met him, but read enough of his writings to know by now)...As transparent as they come, says what he means, means what he says...and very articulate in his writings (unlike myself).

(It isn't paranoid if there is possible evidence, facts, & truth to it!)

USFIRST & FIRST FRC/FTC/FLL was faced w/ a BIG ROCK, Big Hard Spot, pretty much no win situation (take away hard earned, special award slots, in the future HofF down to Rookie AllStars...Just imagine what the response to that would have been), or go more inclusionary to fit the FIRST vision of inspiring and rewarding, & it is no doubt Contract signing time again.

Re-read his "We're Listening" posting again, parse every word and sentence. He says it all! nothing should be misconstrued...Now, just constructive dialogue is all that is necessary. (and a little bit of understanding and reasonableness on all sides....Their side already shows much willingness to meet halfway.

But, certain things are absolutely necessary at this juncture is all. CHANGE is coming....CHANGE IS HERE!

How more prepared could they actually make us?

And folks...Bidness is Bidness...We don't guarantee the Champs Venue Contracts w/ our bank accounts!
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Everything you need to know was spelled out in that August 14 Blog post, The Release, and The "We're Listening" Post,....It cannot be more plain or honest than those 3 postings about the current situation...And how it can be fixed...To a reasonable degree that is to assure both Inspirational & Rewarding.

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Addition:

Sry, I used the wrong wording...There is no their side (and no our side)...It is ONLY OUR SIDE TOGETHER!