Where do you begin???

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Posted by MaryEllen, Other on team #180, S.P.A.M., from South Fork and Martin County High Schools and UTC/Pratt & Whitney, FL.

Posted on 5/11/99 4:00 AM MST


In Reply to: I've got ideas (if that's worth anything) posted by Daniel on 5/10/99 8:34 PM MST:



: I haven't finished yet, but I've got a strong start on a team at UC Berkeley. Although, I may not be your best resource as I'm operating solely on instinct (I've never done this before either), things seem to be falling into place better than I could have ever expected.

: So...

: If you can't find anyone better, I'm here. Drop me an email and I'll try to help you out.

:
: Good luck!
: -Daniel


Daniel,
Glad to hear it's working out. (See idea below....)

Everyone,
Would you be willing to jot down notes along the way and come up with sort of a
'Dummy's Guide to Starting a FIRST Team' - maybe add advice from others
with the same experience - post under 'White Papers'? Sponsorship, recruiting,
etc.
The ASME Guide has a lot of good information. But first-hand accounts
seem to be what a lot of people are asking for.
I'm going through the same thing, trying to get a local high school
interested and sponsored. So I can add the things that work here.
I know it's the end of the school year and a lot of you are probably very busy.
So...this could be a group effort. I volunteer to be the 'Ghost Writer'. If
you, or anyone else wants to get involved, send me an e-mail with their
ideas & experiences. Include your name & team number (optional).
This could also have a section on fundraising ideas, etc.
This could also be put up on a web page - any volunteers for the job of
webmaster out there?

MaryEllen
marye@adelphia.net