How We Deal With Change Is Up To Us

[JaneYoung]

I've been following the threads that have to do with some of the changes that are in store for the upcoming 2010 FRC competition season. In my opinion, there is a lot of sarcasm, complaining, and negativity being voiced, often by mentors. Is all of it a necessary or needed contribution to the discussions?

Part of competing in FRC is dealing with change and managing it, professionally. There has been a significant downturn in the economy that has impacted sponsors, suppliers, teams, mentors, budgets, and personal lives. What it shouldn't impact is our professional attitude and how we conduct ourselves in dealing with the changes to the 2010 season.

(I tried to keep up with the news yesterday and saw news of too many typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis, and the lives impacted and lost. It tends to keep things in perspective somewhat. Being caught in the terrible situations would probably bring things even more into perspective.)
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There are suppliers and sponsors that are continuing to contribute and continuing to show support for FRC and for FIRST, in general, even with the downturn and with all of the changes. We should keep that in mind and perhaps, extend a thank you or two to them.

.02,
Jane