[Al Skierkiewicz]

I am making a stand alone post here because I do want to emphasize this statement.

Maturity does not go hand in hand with age. I have had many FIRST Alumni working as Inspectors. I depend on those people to help fill needs at all events including the Championship. I hope that those who have worked with me know how I cherish their involvement. However, inspections are a very difficult volunteer position, as is reffing and judging. (I think tech judging for FLL is harder than FRC inspections) They are hard because of the skills needed and the unique ability to work with students and mentors. These positions are the front line of FIRST events. You want the best possible candidates for these positions because your whole season is on the line. Volunteer Coordinators choose these positions carefully because of the impact on teams. I have team members shadow me at events all the time. The universal response is "I can't keep up with you and I could never do this." Well the truth is many of them can and do. However, for me (parent speaking) family, school, and career are more important that anything else including volunteering at a FIRST event. I would rather you get those parts of your life in order than to work for me as an inspector. You will have more fun and I know you will be a much better inspector.