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Re: What should I do
CrashZero,
The key right now is for you find another teacher who is willing to be the "staff sponsor". If you want, Ian or I can contact your principal and discuss the situation with him/her. You need the one teacher, so you'll be allowed to travel to the event, and hold after school meetings. This teacher does not need to be the kind who's going to spend 12 hours a day on the robot, rather someone who will provide occasional supervision. The next step I recommend, is finding some industry professionals who will support and mentor your team. They can provide that day to day supervision that you'll need. The first place I would look, is parents of team members. Last year they probably saw how great FIRST is, and will want to help out.
Again, if you need any help, just ask. Our planning committee is more than willing to do what we can.
Good luck,
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