[Tonya Scott 476]

I am ever so pleased to see all of the info and ideas that you all are sharing---I will call FIRST on Monday morning.

NOW---Here is your homework

I need 2 lists from you.

#1---List the topics of workshops/sessions that you feel your team would be qualified in leading.

#2---List the topics of workships/sessions that you feel your team would most benefit in attending (think back to your earlier years as a team as well).

Here are some examples of topics, please add new topics as well.

Funding a FIRST Team (Fundraising, finding a sponsor)
Technical aspects---programming, drive systems
Leadership of students---officers, committees
Finding Mentors
How to prepare for competitions (for rookies esp.)
robot carts
Pit setups
giveaways and trading items
Bringing your school system as a supporter
getting letter jackets to your team
getting new scholarships at your local colleges
recruitment and team dynamics
public speaking and robot demos
building a business plan
state wide recognition
recruiting new teams
starting FLL teams

GOT IT? OK-------NOW YOU GO!

Add lots more to this list. The more info and ideas we have on this, the easier it will be for FIRST to understand what teams want and need, and what teams can offer and provide as presenters.

I agree with an earlier post----this would allow teams to plan on attending---well in advance---regardless of qualification with robot competition. This would bring bigger and better crowds. And also add a high level of comraderie never before experienced.

KEEP ADDING MORE IDEAS