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As a newbie to FIRST I have not had time to become disenchanted. I do know why I help with FIRST. I am now 50 yrs old and sometimes disillussioned with things around me. A my first event in 2002 I went as a spectator to see how things ran as I was helping with a new regional. What I witnessed was not that which I normally see. I saw students working with mentors, teams helping other teams, good competion and unbelieveable sportsmanship. I said sign me up. This year was another eye opener. Joining a team as a mentor I saw things from a different side. This was like a small family trying to accomplish the impossible. On our team it didn't matter if you were male or female. If you were willing the job was yours. Our team I believe had more girls than guys. The jobs still had to get done so some of the girls were "pressed into action". We all learned a great deal. Did we have problems? You bet!! We have grown this year and look forward to next year. Constant growth and a possitive attitude is a must.
You may not see FIRST as others do. I personally find it as a refreshing change to the real world. If everyone that was involved this year takes just a bit of what FIRST is about with them, then change has begun.Every swimming pool is empty untill you add the "FIRST" drop. Slowly but surely that pool will fill up. After reading the above posts I can see passion still lives. Continue on your path with your head held high. Yes people will try and bring you into their line of thinking. Anything worth while will take a lot of effort to stay on course. But in the long run you will be rewarded with the knowledge that you stayed the course. Again I have been encouraged by your thoughts and ideas. Keep it coming.
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