[Pauline Tasci]

This document is extremely appalling and not in the spirit of FIRST.
As a region struggling to get volunteers, Minnesota should not discourage young adults from contributing.
In fact, young adults just out of FIRST are some of the most passionate and empathetic to the needs and challenges facing teams.

Volunteering as a college student and getting into those key roles is a great way to maintain FIRST alumni's connection with the community.

I'm two years out of high school and have key positions within FIRST California. I am honored to have those positions based on hard work, but the fact that my fellow alumni in Minnesota don't have the opportunity is disturbing.

With Minnesota moving to districts soon, the board should look into encouraging college students to become key volunteers.
I have friends from all over the country in college that are FTA's in Michigan, head refs in Canada, regional committee members in NE, and more.
These regions are doing well in the eyes of inspiring and maintaining teams, Minnesota should strive to do the same.