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Al Skierkiewicz
27-02-2009, 22:50
Congratulations to the newest WFFA Raul Olivera of Wildstang #111 named at the 2009 Midwest Regional.
Justin Montois
27-02-2009, 22:52
When I saw this on the FIRST site, I was like how has he not won this before :)

Congrats Raul and Wildstang. You are a great mentor and are totally deserving of this honor. Again, Congratulations.

-Justin
IndySam
27-02-2009, 23:02
Well deserved, can't wait to congratulate Raul in person at Boilermaker.
Herodotus
27-02-2009, 23:04
I'm quite surprised he hasn't won this already. Congrats to Raul, he deserves it.
KelliV
28-02-2009, 00:58
Raul-

You are one of the best mentors I have ever had. Congrats on WFFA, you have deserved it for years.

-Kelli
Arefin Bari
28-02-2009, 01:31
About time man. Well deserved. Congratulation.
waialua359
28-02-2009, 01:47
Didnt he win a long time ago?

Seems like it as it was well-deserved from way back when.
Congrats!
Rich Kressly
28-02-2009, 06:40
Awesome, Raul. Over the past several years, I can't tell how many times I've used this picture (attached) to describe what FIRST is all about. The passion you bring to your work with students has always astounded me.
Andy Grady
28-02-2009, 06:46
Raul is the man!

One of the most well respected people on this board, and one of the people who played a huge part in the growth of the FIRST community by his participation here. Not only that, he is probably one of the people that is most fun to talk strategy with. His kids are lucky to have him!

Congrats Raul....well deserved!
IKE
28-02-2009, 08:13
Bravo sir. Bravo.
Koko Ed
28-02-2009, 09:07
Awesome, Raul. Over the past several years, I can't tell how many times I've used this picture (attached) to describe what FIRST is all about. The passion you bring to your work with students has always astounded me.

Conhrats to Raul and to you too as well, Rich!
Gary Dillard
28-02-2009, 09:11
Raul puts the I in FIRST. Congrats my friend.
techtiger1
28-02-2009, 09:53
Heh even as a college alumni/mentor of a team Raul and 111 are still one of the most inspiring teams in FRC to me. Congrats to on a well deserved and long overdue award. Many more to come I am sure.
Swan217
28-02-2009, 10:34
I'm with everyone else. I figured he already won too. Congratulations on getting FIRST to finally acknowledge what everyone else already knew! That you're a FIRST class mentor.
Justin
28-02-2009, 21:05
Congratulations to Raul. We might have met once in CT, I can't remember but either way 111 is a great old school team and I'm sure this award is WELL deserved. WFA and then they go and win the Mid-West regional which I was also really glad to see. The number of teams who have been around since 199x seems to grow smaller each year, and those who remain get nothing but respect from me.

Congrats once again.

-Justin
Raul
28-02-2009, 23:08
Aah man; thank you all for the kind words.

The FIRST community is full of so many awesome people. There are many more who deserve this award and have not yet been recognized as such. And the list of amazing people keeps growing. Thanks again.

Raul
John Wanninger
01-03-2009, 10:52
Congratulations Raul - Ever since our team's beginnings, you've been an inspiration and modern day hero to us (And we are just one of many!) You've deserved this for a long time!
JVN
01-03-2009, 22:28
Raul has had a profound impact on me over the years. This award is long overdue. It was a pleasure to be there to shake his hand.

Finally.

Congratulations Raul!

-John
Vince lau
01-03-2009, 22:38
Congratulations Raul on the WFFA
karlcswanson
02-03-2009, 00:36
Congratulations Raul! It has been great to be work with you for the past three years. Even though I never officially was on the mechanical subteam, it was great to work with you in the model shop and later in the pits. You have taught me a lot about robotics, engineering, and how to work under pressure. I will really miss working with you and the rest of WildStang's great mentors. Best of luck at BMR and the Championship!
Bob Bonczyk
02-03-2009, 13:17
Congratulations Raul on the WFFA.
JaneYoung
03-03-2009, 09:12
Congratulations, Raul.

One of the reasons that I like to travel to Indiana for the IRI off season event is because I've had a chance to watch 111 in action in a smaller venue than the Championship. By doing that, I've had the opportunity to see the mentors working side-by-side with the students on the team, bringing out the best in the everyone involved and in the competition. You are one of the engineers whose commitment I have admired for many years and you are one of the reasons that I believe in the FRC program as much as I do. Thank you for everything you do in helping set the standard for the rest of us.

All the best,
Jane