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Re: Why did you join FIRST?
Way back in 1996, my son, who was involved in the video and broadcasting club was asked to document the newly formed robotics team. He was shooting throughout the build season and editing like mad at school. He needed some help and a chaperone so my wife and I jumped in to help. I never set a hand on the robot that year. The second year, video was even more intense and Motorola had a facility for post production and my son was now on the mechanical crew. We continued video and editing but that was the first year for the Midwest Regional. So I attended and the robot had some issue with electrical. My son dragged me from the stands into the pit to help out. That was the first time I learned not to let a mech student go drilling holes in the tubing that electrical has run it's wires through. I could also anticipate what tool Raul would need next so he let me stay. The rest is history. My daughter started attending robotic events before she entered high school. Now both are graduated but attend events from time to time. My daughter as a spectator and guiding cheering sections. My son as a mentor on team 2041 from Clemente High School in Chicago.
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Good Luck All. Learn something new, everyday!
Al
WB9UVJ
www.wildstang.org
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Storming the Tower since 1996.
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