Team Forum recap?

[RoboMom]

I attended the NH forum and didn’t take many notes. I thought the structured process was good. Many of the same discussions were held as above postings. Other info:
· Kickoff Jan. 8
· Championships April 21,22,23
· Considering more than 300 teams at Championship
· FIRST have innovations they want to introduce to kit over time, like IR sensors. May consider releasing what it will be before kickoff.
· FIRST will have better photo album of parts this year and better supply chain, better drawings, and more catalogue options.
· Considering weighing at inspection without battery and lowering weight limit. Lots of constructive suggestions re: inspections.
· Discussion held on the “zen” of FIRST: student-driven vs. engineer-driven teams.
· Discussion about more guidelines given to judges and more feedback needed from judges.
· Discussion about the Chairman’s award and the Engineering Inspiration award. Told that “EI” award was not the runner up to Chairman’s.

Hopefully, some of the other NH attendees can fill in some more. Thanks to Sue, Hut , Brian, and darn it, I lost the other woman’s name, from FIRST for listening.