Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

I have to say this is the saddest day that I have had in FIRST. To lose both of these fine gentlemen from the GDC will be hard. It will be hard next year to imagine not hearing from Dave regarding the crazy clues we get every year. Words aren't enough to say how thankful the G.R.A.Y.T. Leviathons are to these fine scholars. The kids and mentors look up to both of you as the true definition of Gracious Professionalism. I thank you for everything.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Thanks for all the work you've done. I certainly hope that the people that replace you are half the men you are. I hope you enjoy some of the newfound downtime that you truly deserve.

Thanks,
Jason

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

I am shocked and saddened at this news as well. I appreciate all the hard work these two dedicated people have given over the years. It can't be easy for them either.

I know I've been a critic of some things from time to time, but I hope that I have always been supportive of the GDC, just not the decision.

Thank you Dave and Woodie for all you have done.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Dave and Woodie,

Thank you.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Thank you Dave and Woodie for the years of design you have added to each year's game. I have hope that you will continue to be a force in FIRST programs and inspiration to all. Woodie is my hero and whenever Dave speaks I have my face to my computer screen eager to learn.

FIRST has been going though many changes since I started, and changes like these are really scary, but I can't wait for what the future holds for the new GDC and for the roles that Woodie and Dave will still hold in the FIRST community.

The question for me is, can I still pander to Dave for a spot in the GDC?

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Thank you both for your years of service. You have been wonderful emissaries for FIRST, and I hope this doesn't mean the end of your participation with FIRST. I think you are both a big part of why FIRST is changing the world.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Dave and Woodie,

Thank you for your service. I do not think FIRST would be what it is today without your guidance through these past years. I am a little worried about the future.

Woodie, you have been a constant, a stabilizing factor, keeping our (my) focus on the students, in the crazy world we call FIRST.

Dave, your (twisted) sense of humor and dedication is unparalleled.

Whenever I talk to some one about FIRST, and I talk to them about Dean, Woodie and Dave as being the 'holy trinity' of FIRST. I hope you will continue as the leaders of this program that we depend on.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Dave: Thanks for giving us something to do over CHRISTmas break every year.

Dave and Woody: Thank you for giving me something to look forward to every year. I have been truely changed by FIRST and every value it stands for.

You will be missed
Alex

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

My heartfelt thanks to both Dave and Woody, for your hard work on the GDC, and for leading by example. I hope you will both remain active in FIRST in some capacity.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Dave & Woodie,

Thanks so much for everything you've done, and I wish you well in all your future endeavors. I look forward to seeing the other great you'll undoubtedly continue to accomplish.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Dave and Woodie,
This comes as a complete surprise (and at the same time, perhaps not). I cannot thank you enough for all the great work you have done and all the students you have insprired over these many years.

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Ditto what everyone else has said. You've both been inspirations for countless young people, and for that we cannot thank you enough.

Enjoy your rest and/or your next projects, whatever that may be!

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Dave and Woodie,

I'm by no means an experienced FIRSTer, but in these last 3 years you've been a massive inspiration to me. Form looking back to your origins and influence in FIRST from years past, to continuing inspiration despite being veterans of over 15 years. By resigning from the GDC, nothing has changed. Nay, I am more inspired than ever to keep to my standards and follow my own "smell tests."

I'm absolutely surprised; I didn't see something this monumental coming. Alongside Dean, you may be two of the most obvious members of FIRST. I can only hope that this is not an end of your influence and participation, but rather a reduction or hiatus. A FIRST without the wisdom of Dave and Woodie may not be a FIRST at all.
-basel


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Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Thanks for all of your hard work. No two individuals have robbed me of more sleep over the past decade than you guys!

Re: Thanks for your service to the GDC Dave & Woodie
 

Thanks Dave and Woodie.

I'm a bit concerned now that the two of you aren't on the GDC. (Especially Dave) It was nice to know that someone followed the discussions here and listened to our input.