[CrazyCarl461]

That is an awesome rule Andy. You know what’s so cool about this discussion? Everyone is exactly right! I don’t say that just to avoid stepping on toes. I am a firm believer in that as long as you have good intentions, try your hardest and stay within the mission and vision of FIRST, it makes little difference how you choose to give yourself. Everyone has their own definition of what giving back and making a difference really mean and of which ways are the best. The bottom line is, students can see when you are impassioned about something and they respond to that. I agree that it is important to inspire other people to inspire other people, but I also think that it happens somewhat automatically when people are exposed to the fervor of FIRST. If you happen to inspire people in ways that lead to more tangible things that can be judged for a Chairman’s award, so be it. Those things are important, too. I just say: to each their own and thanks for doing what you do, because you are doing great.