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Unread 08-04-2006, 16:30
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Re: School Board Meeting

Stress the different skills needed to navigate through FIRST. Time management, team work, math, writing, business plans, as well as the robot building. Be sure to emphasize that FIRST gave away $8 million in college scholarships last year. Put together a handout about FIRST and your team if you don't already have one. Ask Rich Kressly, your Senior Mentor for more advice. He can tell you the support that is given in your area.
Figure out what you would like to ask them for. Do the homework ahead of time. Be specific. Be passionate.
Congratulations on this big step. It's an important one.
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