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Re: From Bill's Blog: Merits of replacing bronze participation medals

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Originally Posted by RyanCahoon View Post
A couple of reactions:
1) I think it depends on what type of pin; Bill's posting is the first I heard of this idea, so I'm not sure what FIRST has in mind. A very nice, stamped/die cut metal pin I think could still hold a lot of significance. I hope FIRST doesn't think it can get away with the mass produced plastic pins that the teams give out. This distinction alone I think would help to set them apart.
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Originally Posted by Madison View Post
I made a comment on the blogspot thread to similar effect, but I don't think it's fair to ask teams to weigh in on this without further explaining why the cost-reduction is necessary and what its impact will be.

There have been a number of changes in the past year that point to reduced costs for FIRST, but teams have yet to see those savings passed on the them; at least, outside of Michigan, perhaps.
Agree totally. FIRST needs to more elaborately explain what the new design would be, along with the real cost savings to teams. Only then can they expect meaningful feedback.
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