Thread: Chairman's Award Finalists...A Fact
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Re: Chairman's Award Disadvantages
Posted by Wayne Cokeley at 04/09/2001 10:18 PM EST


Coach on team #25, Raider Robotix, from North Brunswick Twp. H.S. and Bristol-Myers Squibb.


In Reply to: Re: Chairman's Award Disadvantages
Posted by Jared on 04/09/2001 6:33 PM EST:



: Well it wasn't the team with the biggest budget or most kids because my team has 80 people and millions of dollars worth of editing and TV Production utilities and we didn't win. We did a lot of things like go to lots of schools in our area and try to get kids interested in robotics but maybe it is because we didn't start a LEGO League. Well neways, just thought I'd throw that in.

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Hey Jared- We didn't win it either but I'm not letting it get to me. If Lego League teams were the criterion, that may have been the deciding factor.
I guess the point here is that if you believe in the value of the FIRST program you will make the appearances, teach the little kids and spread the word without expecting the award simply because it is the right thing to do. It would be very hollow to go through the motions just to fill some resume so a team can win FIRST's approval.
Small teams, heck single people, can make a big difference. Of course having a huge team and great sponsor doesn't hurt either! Enjoy the support while you have it and share with others because it is the right thing to do. What goes around comes around and with faith and time the rewards will come.

Geez I'm getting preachy....
WC


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