Keep FIRST in Michigan (FiM) from killing FIRST Lego League

[Ed Law]

Originally Posted by gblake

When I look at those two documents, one the one hand, I am glad that STEM teams are getting funded.

On the other hand, I am sad that we aren't talking about similar Michigan grants for communities that want to participate in more than one STEM program, or in some other single program.

And, I am sad that in addition to not describing grants for other programs, they further narrow communities choices by not helping to start HS FTC teams in Michigan.

I hope someone can confidently answer those other questions I posted.

Blake

I thought we are beating a dead horse already. What other questions you have that is not answered that you may be misinformed?
Anybody can approach their State legislature and ask for their favorite programs to be funded. FIRST in Michigan did that a number of years ago to help fund and expand FIRST programs in Michigan with a well thought out plan that has the highest chance of success that will benefit the most number of people in Michigan. Like many other things, it is not possible to please everybody and benefit everybody who may have a narrower interest, but it is for the common good of the whole community in general. I don't understand why you think FIRST in Michigan should have petitioned to get grants for other competing robotics program also. Perhaps I misunderstood what you said.