[JaneYoung]

It will be interesting as FIRST develops and grows down through time, say 10 years from now, 20 years from now - how changes will impact locations, memories, and dreams. With the promise of FIRST developing teams in New Zealand, that would be a dream of mine, personally. It isn't realistic in 2008 but nothing like a long-range dream to put a smile on the face.

We can look forward and we can look back. We can look sideways and we can look up. And we can do this together, as community. The importance of having the FIRST events together to celebrate their accomplishments each year and to spend time together with teams all over the world, is no small thing. It is a competition event/venue - yes, and it is also a celebration. Possibilities for dreaming and for working towards realistic goals are part of the make-up of a FIRST team. That can be expanded into FIRST communities working to find ways to host regionals or even the Championship, if the possibilities arise. When we hold on to our own preconceived notions and biases too tightly, we can stifle growth and development. That isn't always necessary or healthy.