|
Re: Quebec FIRST
Besides the hard work and dedication of Mark Breadner who lead the charge for the 2002 regional, the biggest part of FIRST starting to grow was the Toronto District School Board. They help to sponsor 20+ teams and provide funding for the Regional Director. There are areas outside of Toronto that have tons of schools but it is hard to get the school boards to buy in. The GTR is held in Mississaugua but there are few teams from that school board.
I am a firm believer that the best way to get teams is to get the school boards. Politics and funding are key to any venture. If teachers see that the board is behind a project then they will more willingly buy in. You still need the Mark Breadners to get it started but once the board sees the value of FIRST things will begin to grow.
__________________
We do not stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing. 
|