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Originally Posted by Matthew_H

How do the other school systems justify the two competitions to the school board.

You're asking the wrong question. Instead try thinking about "How do school systems justify the cost of FIRST?"

If you can't come up with enough, let us know and we'll put up a few links to all those "What does FIRST mean to you" threads and you can just slam that on their desk.

EDIT: I just remembered that I think some other team had this exact problem last year so they posted the school board's phone number in a thread here and all CDers were invited to call and tell them why this particular team should be allowed to go. I don't remember if it worked or not. Seems like a risky proposition. (If I was remembering something else and subconciously made up this story, please let me know. That's what I remember but my mind could be playing tricks on me.)

Also, Readhead Jokes on these boards may be able to help you out. Not to be volunteering other people but I know she is good with this kind of stuff.