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Originally Posted by Ernst
So part of the goal of this thread is to discuss the transition to Districts. Does anyone know how much work has been done to reach that goal or if anyone from the Wisconsin Regional planning committee is on board? From one of the many Minnesota threads, the process is roughly:
1. Start a company (WI FIRST?)
2. Find people to run it
3. Get permission from FIRST
4. Raise money; buy a field; rent a building for storage
5. Start planning events
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Ernst - The process you outline is very accurate.
Yes, the Wisconsin Regional Planning Committee is actively discussing and planning an eventual transition to the district model. We have been working closely with FIRST HQ as well as leaders from the Minnesota and Illinois programs.
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Originally Posted by EricLeifermann
A very dedicated and driven group has formed to create a proposal and move Wisconsin to districts. It is our goal to have this happen by 2018.
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Eric - Let's put this group in front of the Regional Planning Committee, so we can work together toward a common goal of growth and sustainability of FIRST programs in Wisconsin. Grass roots efforts are great, as is the passion of the FIRST community here, but multiple groups operating in a vacuum might prove counter-productive.
Invitations for the post-season RPC Town Hall meeting will be coming out soon - that would be a great venue to get everyone together!
Jeff Fenstermaker
Co-Chair - WI FRC Regional Planning Committee