[Mr MOE]

Thanks to a well done inaugural FIRST MAR District Championship Event!

Thank you to all participating teams, event organizers, volunteers, and sponsors. Although we played in the Liacouras Center at Temple for a number of years when the event was the Philadelphia Regional, this event was different. It was the MAR Championship and it showed.

FRC Teams 75 and 433 - I am proud to have you both represent our district for the Chairman's Award. Two great teams and programs.

Team 3142 - Congratulations on your Engineering Inspiration Award! Keep inspiring!

Don Rotolo, FRC Team 1676 - it was an honor to announce your Woodie Flowers Award on Friday afternoon. You are so deserving. Congratulations! Also, a big thanks for the "Dream Team" of WFFA winners in our region get together for this award. I want a copy of that photo!

MAR Deans List finalists
Alexandra Sorge - 102
Steven Donow - 223
Margaret Mary Rilling - 433
Elizabeth Skeele - 75

Wow! You guys have done some fantastic things already in your FIRST careers. I'm looking forward to even more in future years. Way to go!

FRC Teams 341, 25, 1640 - What a Championship Alliance! You guys were a force! While our alliance was hoping to be playing against you, it sure was fun (and less stressful) watching your matches against some great finalists: FRC Teams 1218, 1280, and 2016.

FRC Teams 222 and 1626 - Thanks for some terrific alliance partnership! We were only a double balance away from the finals! Tigertrons, I believe this was our first alliance pairing during an official FIRST event - nice to finally be on the same side!

To all teams qualifying for the Championship Event - congratulations. For those going, it will be a week or so of scrambling and planning. I am looking forward to seeing you all in St Louis. All the best as you represent our region.

Go FIRST! Go MAR Region!