[nlknauss]

First, I think it's great that FIRST is open to our input on this. There are many organizations out there that really just believe that "They should be happy with whatever they get." I'm sure that is how many of us feel regardless of their decision.

I certainly believe that a small pin, designed along the lines of the chairman's pin, would be fine. From year to year, the only thing that should really need to be updated with the design might be the year and the game name (which isn't even included on any medal). I believe it was mentioned in a prior post that the medals are shipped with the fields, so leave shipping out. If they're only considering the cost of producing the medal then I'm all about having them.

The idea of a pin would really be cool. I think it would be pretty cool to see people wearing their pins back to competitions and getting some extra use out of them. I really don't ever remember any student wearing their medallions after having received them. It might be easier (and much more safe) to sport a pin at a competition rather than a medal.