**FIRST EMAIL**/Team Forum Information

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Originally Posted by M. Krass

Nothing west of Kansas? Lame.

Agreed. Although, I am east of Kansas, but there are a boatload of teams out west that deserve to get their input heard.

[Beth Sweet]

I have got to give some applause to Susan Lawrence. She will be driving all over the midwest to make sure that all of our thoughts and comments are heard and acknowledged. 5 forums over the next short period of time, great job Susan, and thanks for taking such good care of us!

[Rich Kressly]

Hang on gang ...
I'm sure more forums are still to be listed/happen. I can't speak for everywhere, but the Philly region is still trying to finalize plans and I'm sure others are working on this too. Also note that FIRST HQ does not have anything to do with scheduling the forums, they simply provide the Regional Directors with a "desired window" of dates and some information on collecting info/reporting. In many regions the RDs assign/appoint someone to run/facilitate these meetings and that's why you see a variety of contact people.

If you want to know IF and WHEN there will be an FRC team forum in your area, don't contact HQ to ask, start with your Regional Director. Although the date has passed, FIRST also conducted these forums for teams at the Championship. Everyone is trying their best to provide for teams here.

[Michael Sperber]

Originally Posted by Rich Kressly

Hang on gang ...
I'm sure more forums are still to be listed/happen.

Just to echo Rich... There should be more forums coming up on-line soon. I know that here in Connecticut, we are still trying to finalize the details (date, time, location, etc.).

Keep an eye on the FIRST website (http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...t.aspx?id=5454) and also let you team contacts to keep an eye out for information that could also be sent to their email.

[JaneYoung]

FIRST Senior Mentors are so cool and helpful.
Thank you Rich and Mike for helping us understand the process.
Jane

[Steve W]

Not listed is the Forum in Toronto. May 29 at 4:40 pm. To be held at Don Mills Collegiate. Contact Karen Rosenthal if you are planning on attending. Limited to 3 per team one of which must be a mentor.

There may be others that are not on the FIRST web page.

[Jack Jones]

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

I have got to give some applause to Susan Lawrence. She will be driving all over the midwest to make sure that all of our thoughts and comments are heard and acknowledged. 5 forums over the next short period of time, great job Susan, and thanks for taking such good care of us!

Agreed! Nobody works harder than Susan - (except maybe Gail)