**FIRST EMAIL**/Looking for Beta Test Teams

[Joe Ross]

Greetings Teams,

As FRC prepares for the 2010 season, we are seeking a limited number of teams to
assist us by beta testing new software and hardware elements of the control system.
Interested teams should complete the Beta Test Application available here
http://usfirst.org/forms.aspx?ekfrm=14742 by Monday, August 24th at noon EST.

BETA TEST GOALS

* Test the features and functions of new elements of the control system to
uncover problems and generate solution suggestions
* Develop/refine software libraries, supporting documentation and training materials
* Allow teams to become experts and serve as area leaders to mentor other teams

TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA
* COMMUNITY
o Teams must demonstrate consistent involvement within the FIRST community. A
team's communication network should be in place and will be utilized in this
project.
* VISION
o Teams must prove they 'get' the bigger picture and vision of FIRST and must be
prepared to work collaboratively for the betterment of the FRC program.
* GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
o FIRST will consider the locations of all teams that apply in an effort to gather
diverse feedback and to create experts in as many locations as possible for future
mentoring.

REQUIRED BETA TEST TASKS
* Complete beta test tasks as assigned
* Post findings on the FIRST Forums on a bi-weekly basis

* Be available to answer questions from area teams and the broader FRC community
* Release every piece of code developed
* Agree to return beta test hardware to FIRST immediately upon request.

Selected teams will be notified by September 4, 2009 and beta testing will begin
after FIRST receives a signed Non Disclosure Agreement from the beta test team.
Please direct questions regarding submissions to FRCbetatest@usfirst.org.

Go Teams!