[Andy Baker]

Wow x2.

1. jcpenney is awesome, and their support for FIRST is outstanding. I needed some new jeans and shirts this week, and I asked my wife if we had any coupons. She said "yes, for Kohl's and Elder-Beerman". I said "do you have any for jcpenney, 'cause that is where I want to buy my clothes. She said "no". I still went to jcpenney, without a coupon, and still got a good deal on some new clothes.

I encourage all of you to do the same, as you see fit. I don't see Kohl's or other similar department stores supporting FIRST yet.

2. FIRST - YMCA - Boys and Girls Club - 4-H

I am very happy to see FIRST listed on par with these other three outstanding organizations. To see this tells me that we are indeed changing the culture, and that FIRST has "arrived".

Andy B.