[Chris Fultz]

As a response to an issue highlighted in another thread, Cyber Blue Team 234 is creating the "FIRST International Partners" group.

Cyber Blue will coordinate matching US based teams with International teams that might need help obtaining special materials (like game balls, plastic tubs, etc) and any other special needs (like travel planning, etc.).

The goal is to facilitate a bond between two teams that may be separated by thousands of miles. Ideally, the teams would remain partnered for several years, not just a saeson.

We will find a great way to identify international teams that would like a US / North America based partner and also identify US / North America based teams that would like to be sponsors / partners with a team.

While it may be too late for helping with parts for the 2004 season, we will get this in place quickly so that teams can partner for the balance of the 2004 season.

While we things get in place, PM me or reply here if you are a team in either group that would like to participate. Be sure that you have an OK from your team leader before you commit!

Watch this space for more details.