[BandChick]

Originally Posted by Rohith Surampudi

i would like to see a website in general for NJ.

Not to steal Billfred's thunder (actually, he's the one that kicked me into gear for working on the NJ website), but....

Here's the outline I put together for the NJ/NYC FIRST Website. Keep in mind, this website is not only for the Regional itself, but FIRST and its involvement in the NJ/NYC area.

Billfred, feel free to grab any of this information that you find pertinent.
Anyone else, PLEASE give me feedback (positive or negative) and what else you think is important!


1. Home Page

1. Overview of FIRST - key messages
2. Link to current newsletter ( "hot" news )
3. National & Regional Competition calendar & sign-up links
4. Information on Starting a Team (or link to it)
5. Search bar

2. Sponsors

1. Why sponsor a FIRST team?
2. Why sponsor NJ/NYC FIRST?
3. Current NJ/NYC FIRST sponsors
   • who they are
   • links to websites
   • sponsor news relevant to NJ/NYC FIRST
4. Sponsor newsletter
5. Sponsor FAQs

3. About FIRST

1. Featurette on current year's game (basic rules, scoring)
2. About FIRST in NJ/NYC
   • mission
   • video
   • success stories
3. About FRC
   • about FRC in NJ/NYC
   • past events/ awards/ standings
   • link to more information on FIRST website
4. About FLL -
   • about FLL in NJ/NYC
   • past events/ awards/ standings
   • link to more information on FIRST website
5. Abut FVC -
   • about FVC in NJ/NYC
   • past events/ awards/ standings
   • link to more information on FIRST website
6. FIRST trivia - relevant to NJ/NYC FIRST

4. Media

1. Photo Gallery - arranged by year, event
2. Local media stories (newspaper features, news footage, etc.)
3. Promotional NJ/NYC FIRST footage
4. Past Regional montage videos (aka "Smile Video" from NJ Regional 03)

5.Teams

1. Why start a FIRST team?
2. How to form a FIRST team - link to RINOS
3. Current team news/media
4. Team List
   • Divided by State
   • How to Contact - gmail setup for each team to forward to TIMs account?
   • Willing to mentor?
   • Website Links
5. Awards/Hall of Fame
6. Team Hosted Off-Season Events
   • Organized by date
   • Website links
   • Locations, Addresses, Directions
   • General Event Information
   • Contact Information

6.Regional Event

1. National & Regional Competition Calendar & sign-up links
2. History of the Regional
3. Venue Info
   • Address, Directions, Google Map
   • Venue website link
   • Layout map of venue
   • Entrance, parking information/details (include where trailers/buses can park)
   • Pit Layout
   • Food information/options
4. Information for Spectators
5. Information for Competing Teams
   • Local restaurants/hotels/places of interest (with addresses, directions, google maps)
   • Local hardware stores, drugstores, etc. (with addresses, directions, google maps)
   • Team Social Information
6. Information for Volunteers - link to volunteer section of website
7. List of Attending Teams (can link to FIRST website)
8. Webcast
9. Link to past events photo galleries
10. Regional Sponsors
11. How to Get Involved

7. Volunteers

1. Link to VIMS on FIRST website
2. Why Volunteer?
3. Past Volunteers (speakers, judges, etc.)
4. Volunteer of the Year Award
5. Volunteer Success Stories

8.Mentors/Educators

1. resources for starting a team
2. white papers
   • Holding successful fundraisers
   • Contacting local sponsors
   • Community Outreach suggestions
   • Creating a business plan

9.Committees

1. members list
2. contact information for each committee
3. past meeting minutes
4. shared documents
5. announcements
6. resources

10.Forum - (setup with permissions)

1. Mentors/Educators Section
2. Student Section
3. Commitee Section

11.Contact Us
12. Links


Sorry for being long-winded, as usual!