A quick announcement.

[Jessica Boucher]

Dearest FIRST Family,
After a lot of soul searching I have decided to announce my retirement as Chief Volunteer Coordinator from FRC. From the first day I volunteered at Nationals in 2000 I have been in love with the volunteer side of the program, and after volunteering in almost every role FIRST has to offer, I have decided it's time to move on and grow in different ways.

I am not leaving the program entirely - I still plan on volunteering locally and at Championship, as well as in any other opportunities that may come my way. I am more than happy to help in transitioning my knowledge to whomever takes my place, and am always available for advice.

I have learned so much from this program and am forever changed by FIRST and its community. You have made me a better person in so many ways. Thank you.

- Jessica Boucher

[Warren Boudreau]

I, for one, will miss you as the CVC. You will be hard to replace.

Good luck in whatever it is you end up doing. I am sure you will do it well.

[DCA Fan]

Happy (semi) retirement! Thanks for everything you've done!

[LeapsAndBowns]

Thanks for everything you've done, Jess! I've always looked forward to seeing you at Championship.

I really appreciate everything you've done for FIRST. Whenever I serve as a volunteer coordinator, I think of the great example you've set with your can-do attitude and open communication. You were one of the first people to give me feedback and support the first time I announced at Championship and I was a bit nervous, and I really appreciated that.

Hope to see you around!

[Pauline Tasci]

Jess-
Thank you so much for all you've done for the FIRST Community. FIRST would not have had the professionalism, amount, and as well trained volunteers without you serving at CVC!

Thank you so much again. Best of luck in everything!

[Richard Wallace]

Like Ted Williams, you are retiring at the top of your game. A Bean Town tradition? :confused:

[Mark McLeod]

I hope you realize that all your hard work has made it easy on the rest of us.
I'll still expect to see you around events, just wearing a lighter blue shirt.