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Originally posted by Rich Wong
BTW: Yes, BBQ at the Remote Kickoff is a great idea! so it's a little
cold.
If possible, the organizers of the NYC Remote Kickoff will attempt to built a 1/4 or 1/5 scale of the playing field and it's components.
The cost factor is always an issue. I hope the local
Home Depot gives us a break! (Yes, they support FIRST Teams!)
We'll know after the committee review the *shhhhh* 2003 game
and decide on build or not to build.
We will definitely have a big brainstorming session
right after lunch because of all the new NYC Rookie teams.
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We found it a really good experience for the team reps to get together in a social event, and just talk about different things in general, and make some friends before stressing out for the 6 weeks. So that's why we are trying to hold a BBQ before. Most teams over here at the bay area are really close working together in the WRRF, so it just make sense to do something like that. Too bad it will be snowing over at NYC.
About the building playing field objects part, as I mentioned, the expense was paid by the 2 teams, maybe its a good idea to suggest that to some of the teams. That way they won't have to spend time making one themselves, and the kickoff have something to display.
Mean while, I find it interesting how your committee over there get to see the game before everyone else. Is this how it is for every other committee for other regionals?