Thanks to CMP Volunteers

[rachelholladay]

Today did not get off to a great start for 1912 at CMP. For our first two matches we could not connect to the field, despite having connected during a practice match earlier. As the controls and drive captain, it was an extremely stressful time for me. However, the FTAs and controls volunteers were absolutely INCREDIBLE. We knew two of the FTAs because they are mentors on 456 Siege (Mr. Eddie Melton and Mr. Chuck Dickerson). Several volunteers went extremely out of their way to help us and I cannot express the immense gratitude we feel to them. After a series of test and changing out things (the whole story is just too sad) we finally connected to the field and starting working great.

Yes this is just another story of why volunteers are awesome. But seriously, I have never dealt with nicer, more supportive or more knowledgeable people. Especially the mentors from 456, it was nice to see you guy's familiar faces so far from home. Everyone's generally helpfulness blew me away and I felt the need to express how thankful I am to them.

[Wendy Holladay]

As a mentor to Team 1912, I must echo the sentiment by the previous post. The volunteers from 456, in addition to 2 FTA officials was amazing. They even stopped by this AM to see how we were doing. The expertise they all brought in helping us solve this problem under the pressure of competition was great. We can never thank these hard working volunteers enough.

[Fletch1373]

It's nice to read stories like this. They're the reason I keep coming back. I don't think I was one of the people helping you guys, but as a Control System Adviser at Champs, I'm sure I was working with them. I'm glad to see that you finally got working and were still able to enjoy yourselves.