[Mark McLeod]

Greetings Teams:

Please read the following important information:

• The 2009 Safety Animation Contest Criteria is now available at: http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=10938
  
  
• Kickoff Registration opens in TIMS tomorrow, October 16th at 12:00 noon EST and close on December 5th. This is where you will make your Kit of Parts and Kickoff Attendance Selections. These are very important, so please complete as soon as possible!
• New! A number of new FRC Team Grants have been made available for both FRC rookie and veteran teams participating in the 2009 season. Please visit the "Available FRC Grants" webpage where you can download the grant applications at: http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=7358
  
  
• Click here for information on downloading LabVIEW: http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=10934

Go Teams!