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Unread 06-08-2008, 11:24
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Re: New FIRST competition structure in Michigan

Jim-

People will do the rough math - it does not matter what the details of the arrangement are, one can calculate what the range of revenues going to the different groups and get a similar conclusion each time. Its probably not realistic to expect that FRC people wont want to do a little math.

In the end this is an experiment that, regardless of outcome, will hopefully benefit all the teams, not just the Michigan teams. So people who don't agree with where/how the money is going may be willing to tolerate it.

It would have been great to have this discussion over the last several months. However, that did not happen and we are now in the situation where a "done deal" is presented to us. However, as you can read, its not quite "done," there are many details that need to be worked out, and the clock has been ticking. This communication medium and the people who live here are going to be a powerful force in making this successful. Its time to identify the issues, and ask for their ideas, participation, and help.

Ken

P.S. I use the word "live" figuratively - I KNOW people really don't live here, they are just visiting. From home. Where they live. Anyway, we need their ideas.
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