Volunteer staffing for the 2007 FIRST Regional season

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by Richard

I was able to log into VIMS, but could not update event preferences for 2007. The menu choices are still set up for 2006.

Correct. The event choice in VIMS will be available soon as the schedule is just now being solidified/made public. However, anyone can access or register for VIMS now to be sure all of your info is there and correct and I encourage all to do so. When the event choices become available you'll only have one thing to do.

As for the FTA discussion, Pete and Andy are two of the best FTA's in all of FIRST, so please take advantage and PM them with questions, etc. Even if you don't have the time or experience necessary now, knowing what an FTA is and what an FTA does could enable you to work towards that as a goal and strengthen FIRST in future years.

(...and I've got dibs on Pete for Week 5 )

[petek]

Originally Posted by Rich Kressly

(...and I've got dibs on Pete for Week 5 )

Hey Andy: I think we may have stumbled onto an untapped business opportunity: enter the era of the free-agent FTA! Let the bidding begin.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by petek

Hey Andy: I think we may have stumbled onto an untapped business opportunity: enter the era of the free-agent FTA! Let the bidding begin.

Pete, Andy, and all the other hard-working FTAs already know that finding and fixing problems while a few thousand impatient FIRSTers are doing the Macarena will get you plenty of respect, but it is not the easiest way to get rich as a free-agent.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Rich,
We know that Andy has a sweet music side gig (DS&K Band) he can count on, I wonder what Pete might have.

[petek]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Rich,
We know that Andy has a sweet music side gig (DS&K Band) he can count on, I wonder what Pete might have.

Ya got me! So let me know if you come up with something! (FYI, I can't sing worth a darn)

[DCA Fan]

I'd gladly join the emcee/announcer pool -- I've done it a few times in off-season and absolutely love it. I hear I'm not too shabby as well

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by petek

Ya got me! So let me know if you come up with something! (FYI, I can't sing worth a darn)

Pete,
The band is always looking for roadies but...you know the music biz, "The check's in the mail".

[KathieK]

And please let us not forget the JFLL, FLL and FVC events who also need volunteers!See thread if you haven't volunteered at a tournament before, the experience is so gratifying and very different from when your team is participating in one... So give it a try this year!

[mtaman02]

I'll be hanging out & volunteering at as many local events as I can attend, Look forward to seeing all those who are attending the NJ, NYC and SBPLI Regionals.

The Only thing I can't figure out is 53 Teams attending the NYC Regional at Riverbank State Park. I know there were rumors going around that this particular Regional will be moved to the Javitts Center. Anyone with more information about this?