Oscar - congratulations on the name (although I liked Chimera, too). Oscar will be a lot of fun for you guys to work with.
Listening to the mentors on FRC 79, team Krunch, is one of the wisest things anyone can do - especially if they want to increase their understanding of the bigger picture and what it takes to keep it real when working on and with a team. I was very lucky to have that opportunity a few years ago when I volunteered at the Florida Regional. A couple of the mentors explained the value and importance of sustaining teams that are already in existence and who struggle to survive, make ends meet, compete well, keep morale up and intact. They were busy with their team but they took the time to share their insight with me. Later on that same weekend, a couple of college mentors from 1902, Exploding Bacon, helped me further understand how helping to sustain teams strengthens the community and the region. It wasn't too very long after that, that we started seeing 1902 working in collaboration with other teams and having a lot of fun in the process.
That was a big aside but your comment reminded me of the integrity and the wisdom that you guys had access to and paid attention to while competing at TNT. Very cool.
All the best to you in the upcoming season, Oscar! Go green and stay green.
Jane