2009 Minnesota Regionals

[Sean Schuff]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

That's an awfully cynical view.

I know that when the TechnoKats decide where we want to compete, we don't ask "How weak is the competition?" We think instead about meeting new people, visiting new places, and learning new things.

I'm with Alan on this one. When we attended the Minnesota Regional last year (with the encouragement of many "in the know" about the event) we participated with the intention of helping rookie teams have a successful, enjoyable first FIRST experience. I can say with total confidence we succeeded in our goal. And Mark Lawrence and the rest of his crew put on a GREAT show!!

I've quoted Terry Sherman (Plexus mentor on our team) before and it bears repeating. When we're helping other teams and making a difference at a competition, "we're doing FIRST." For our team, FIRST is a verb; an action you can take to make yourselves and other teams better.

We're "looking forward" to "doing FIRST" again this year.

See you in Minnesota!