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Posted by Nate Smith.

Other on team #66, GM Powertrain/Ypsilanti HS/Willow Run HS, from Eastern Michigan University and GM Powertrain.

Posted on 10/13/99 7:32 AM MST


In Reply to: National Ideas posted by Andy Grady on 10/12/99 8:22 AM MST:



One thing you have to consider about having disney be only our accomodations for the National competition is the exposure that the Competition itself gets by being in Epcot's parking lot...during the little bit of time that I wasn't at the arenas this past year, as I was wandering around WDW in full team gear(t-shirt loaded with pins, hat, etc), I had quite a few people ask me what all the pins represented, which allowed me to get into a discussion with them about the Competition itself...a few of them even said that they would stop by and take a look for themselves...

So, while Disney may be great as a recreational escape during down time, having everything on-site also helps to promote the competition in general...just imagine how many people saw the event taking place, especially from the monorail. How would we get even close to that much publicity as a Competition having the event at a 'less-travelled' site?

: I can see why Disney would be considered a distraction and all to the competition, however they are important to the program because of everything they do for us. So I say, how about splitting it down the middle. How about something like this. Disney still hosts the competition and is basically the sponsor. They could let teams stay there in the same way that they have in the past. Instead of holding the competition at epcot, why not the Orlando Arena or some similar venue off of Disney grounds. Disney could still play a huge part in this competition. Of course this is one of those perfect world senarios and is definately easier said than done, but its an idea.
: later all,
: Andy Grady, team 42 DWC/Alvirne HS