FIRST Youth Protection Program

[Tungrus]

"It's not me! I think it's the other guy!" or "It's not me! Oh! it's the other guy!"

Well, since this happens every time there is a bad situation, I would rather have that "other guy" checked out well before something bad happens! If I want the other guy checked out, what are the chances that the "other guy" must be thinking same about me? So why not check out everyone and make sure that the kids that we take responsibility to inspire and be a role model, are safe? I cannot suspect everyone, and also cannot trust everyone! End of the day I just don't want any kid to go through any kind of abuse.

About information sharing, yes, my personal information is all around the world, unfortunately! But I am not willing to give a blanket permission for everyone to share (not sure how to stop them sharing though). But I considered FIRST as our FIRST, and I expect them to not share personal info except for the third party background checking. I think that's what FIRST intended (I don't see any reason why FIRST will sell it to telemarketers or scammers), wording is probably coming from lawyer. Also I hope that FIRST ensures the third party is not going to misuse our information.

About team members signing up, did anyone notice that main or alt contact must invite the parents and they would in turn do some magic to allow students to sign up, or was it just me that got tired of reading that stuff?