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Unread 23-06-2003, 13:09
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Unhappy Beantown Blitz CANCELLED!

I recieved an email yesterday (6/22) and sent out this letter today:


The Beantown Blitz committee regrets to inform you that due to unforeseen complications concerning Northeastern University’s semester conversion, and recently discovered scheduling conflicts within the University and the venue; that the Beantown Blitz will be postponed until 2004.

I am certain that this is a shock and disappointment to you, as it is to myself. For many years NEU has been using the Quarter System for scheduling. The school will be changing to Semesters during ’03 – ’04 academic year, a task that requires a lot of manpower to handle all the issues that arise. Although we made very well to see beyond these issues and organize the Beantown Blitz… too much risk has evolved, and we feel it best to postpone the event to next year.

We apologize for any inconvenience and I, myself, am whole-heartily remorseful and frustrated because so many talented teams did get back to me to register for the Blitz. I ask you to please refrain from sending in your deposit check or furthering any travel arrangements. If you have already sent in your registration, your check will be returned to the team’s main contact immediately.

I hope your team will not be deterred from participating in the Beantown Blitz next year, and that interest will remain. We are dedicated to making this one of the best off-season competitions around, and this year we felt that there was too much of a chance to fall short of our promise.

If at all possible… I would like to know what time(s) of year would be good for your team to attend this off-season event in case we do not schedule it for mid-August again. Your feedback is important to us, as well as any other ideas that you may have.

Once again, we are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. I hope you understand our viewpoint, and I look forward to meeting with you and your team at future FIRST events.

Sincerely,


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Unread 23-06-2003, 13:32
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I'm sorry, Erin.

I know that you've worked very hard for this and that a lot of people were looking forward to it.

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I'm also sorry, but i can understand that it would be best to wait for a time when things are not as hectic. see everyone there in 04!
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Unread 23-06-2003, 13:46
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wow, that really stinks, I too was looking forward to such a great event, We'll defiently be there in 2004 though. Go Boston!!
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You have got to be kidding me..... First my team misses out on Battlecry and now BT BLitz!!! Oh man, that sucks!!!

Well, there is always next year!!!
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Unread 23-06-2003, 16:59
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I was looking forward to Beantown Blitz... Well I guess I'll just have to wait...
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We will be there next year (If we Qualify) and yes were would have been there this year, it is a shame that the event could not happen but that just means there is more time to plan for next year.
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I'm vey sorry to hear that Erin. I know that you, and many other people put a lot of hard work into the Blitz. Next year will mak up for it and be twice as good I'm sure
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Unread 23-06-2003, 21:31
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my fault.

The last two off season competitions that I've planned to attend (Seaside Squabble and Beantown Blitz) have been canceled.

For the record, I am not going to the Cal Games
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That really sucks! I was looking forward to going too.
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Well, I'm sad for everyone else, but it doesn't matter to me - I couldn't go.

NOW if it is cancelled next year - than there will be problems...
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Your efforts are not in vain - the FIRST community appreciates the work you've done to get this off-season competition together.

I'm sure that next year's BTB will be outstanding.
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Horrible News

This is very sad news indeed. It was one of the first things I was told when I came home from Philadelphia Monday night (National Concrete Canoe Competition!!!!). I'm really sorry to hear this, Erin.

But fear not! The support you have gained this year will surely increase before next year. Great things should not be rushed. It was certainly amazing how everything came together in such a quick time period, but this can only make the 2004 Beantown Blitz even better!

Good luck Erin and all involved.

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P.S. The WildBeast would love to attend the first annual event...and now we may very well be able to =)
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I'm really sorry to hear about the BTB being postponed (not cancelled). I know you put a lot of heart and energy into it and I know it will be the best off-season (maybe even best overall) event FIRST has ever known. You will undoubtedly have incredible success due to your charisma and your way with people, not to mention your beautiful smile. I am truly looking forward to attending this fabulous event in 2004 with my team. It will truly be an event to remember.

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Unread 26-06-2003, 14:03
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Having been involved with off season competition in the west coast, I know how much stress it is to coordinate a off seaon event.

I know Erin have been stressing and worrying about this for a long time. It's not easy running an event and getting all that's needed to make one happen. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

There will always be another year. Just think of this as a head start for Beantown Blitz 2004.
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