what are your opinions?

[MissAbi]

I see the RCU going in a very positive direction. My only concern is people not seeing the potential and therefore not investing the time needed to keep it running. I know that Kristen puts in ALOT of time to keep things running smoothly and under her leadership, we've been able to accomplish alot. I think next year's leadership team really need to pick up where we will leave off and go with it. For example, our partnership with Girls, Inc. has given us nonprofit status. We should start go for some grants and put the money to good use. I'd like to see the RCU do more with the Lego League. It's easier to get kids interested at a younger age and if we can boost the number of females in FLL it'll spill over into FIRST. I'd also like to see the RCU become more of a resource for women in FIRST. Set up a library of resources so they can learn how to build a robot. Set up a mentor-student or big sister-little sister program. Set up a scholarship fund for women pursuing engineering. Get involved with groups like SWE. Basically, provide a very postive environment for women in FIRST. We've already laid alot of the ground work. We just have to run with it now. The options are endless. The top priority though will be to keep people involved. None of it will happen unless the people who support it will continue to support it. And even though I'm going on to college and other stuff, I'll still be active in the FIRST community and if, at any time, the RCU needs my help or support, I will be there. So best of luck to next year's group.


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