[jhill0914]

On behalf of FRC team 2930, the "TaterBotz", I would like to extend our thanks to several teams. We are a small team with limited resources, so it was very exciting to be contributing to and competing against such powerful alliances in this year's elimination tournaments in Ellensburg and Seattle.

First, to our Ellensburg alliance partners, teams 1318 (IRS) and 948 (NRG). I was so impressed with the capabilities and professionalism of both of these teams, and the support they gave us throughout both regionals. Even though 1318 wasn't competing in Seattle, they had several team members there who made a point to stop by our pit and wish us well, and cheered us on in the tournament.

Next, to our Seattle alliance partners, teams 4579 (Robo Eagles) and 3663 (CPR). 4579, an amazing rookie team who somehow had it all together in their first year, and a worthy recipient of the wild card ticket to St. Louis. And CPR, a great group of students and mentors that consistently brings a high-quality robot to the competitions every year. I really enjoyed getting to know the people involved with all of these teams.

To team 1983 Skunkworks - thank you for consistently providing an example that teams such as ours can learn from and aspire to, in all aspects of FRC.

Finally, I would like to extend an extra thanks to NRG, team 948. What an amazing group of kids and mentors! It was so great to get to know some of the people behind your team, and to see you cheering us on through the Seattle regional. I'm so glad that you are heading to St. Louis - you guys deserve it!

Jeffrey Hill
FRC Team 2930
Mentor, programming and controls