Where does the name ChiefDelphi come from?

[Travis Hoffman]

Looking back through Team 48 archives on the Delphi network the other day, I found this 1998 email from Joe Johnson, he of Team 47 mentor fame, to FRC team leaders. I believe this refers to the very beginning of the Chief Delphi forums, so I figure it is relevant here!



From: Joe Johnson [-redacted-]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 1998 8:37 PM
To: -redacted-
Subject: FIRST WWWBoards


To FIRST TEAMS Everywhere,

Hello, I am Joe Johnson, an engineer at Delphi and a FIRST team member
(Pontiac Central -- Delphi Interior and Lighting #47). I want to take a
minute to encourage you to visit our website. In particular, I want to
encourage you to go to our wwwboards.

These discussion forums (fora?) are meant to foster team to team
communication.
Like it or not, FIRST is growing up. Us kids should begin to develop our own
relationships independent of mom & dad back in NH. We hope that our wwwboards
are a first step in that direction.

I will tantalize you by saying some important information concerning various
kit components donated by Delphi to the 1998 Kit will be posted on one of the
wwwboards (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/kit).

Our web boards let you read and post messages on a variety of subjects. If
you have ideas for
new discussion forums we are open to suggestions. The following is a list of
the topics currently available:


General: (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/general)
Post questions of general interest here.


Kit Information / Swap-O-Rama: (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/kit)

Found a good place to find cheap drills? Have the specs on a motor that is in
the kit? Fried your
pneumatic motor and are willing to trade for two servos and anything from
hardware bag #2?
This is the place to get the word out!


The Rumor Mill: (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/rumor)
Post fun or serious rumors you have heard. Make them up if you have to.
Check out this site
when your stressing and you want to relax for a bit.


Rules: (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/rules)
What do you think about the latest rules clarification? Should we storm the
castle or should we hold our fire for another day? Do you have an opinion
about tipping, pinning, non-detachable robots, etc.? Share your thoughts and
learn of other peoples’


Rookie Resource / Team Tips: (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/rookie)

If you are trying to get organized and want some direction or if you are
looking for other ideas to put you on the road to success, visit this site.


Travel: (http://www.pchs-delphi.com/1998/wwwboard/travel)
This is the place for competition specific news, questions, and tips (such as
best place to stay, and how to get there).


Looking forward to your messages.
Joe Johnson