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Re: New FIRST competition structure in Michigan

FIRST doesn't want VEX or Tech in Michigan. Plain and simple. They have told us this. VEX or Tech is more for states like N. Dakota, Kansas, etc. We tried to get an "offical" VEX Tourney here. They told us no. We did hold a tourney anyways but it wasn't with the blessings from FIRST. I will say the 1 1st year it was held they allowed a few teams to go to the championship. They won't allow that anymore though.

By the way I take great offense to calling the Kettering Rookie Event amateurish. You just insulted about 1000 people including the teams that attended. BTW I have 2 things to say about your comment. 1 of those rookies took 3rd place at the Championship. 2. Paul Godonus (?) was there (in case you didn't recognize him in the picture) along with Fracois Castaing and other top officals who attended TOTALLY disagreed with you. They told all of us during a luncheon that he was shocked by how well it ran. He also told us that we gave 95% of everything that a regular regional gives for 1/15 of the cost.

Please don't put words into my mouth by saying we "borrowed a used amp from an uncle's garage". We used top notch material. Kettering has professional video cameras etc.. I really don't understand such negativity. It is a good thing to step out of your comfort zone and see the rest of the world.
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