[ChuckDickerson]

Big Al,

Mere congratulations are not enough. Many people in the FIRST community see you at so many competitions, and, of course, many know who you are at those competitions. Yet, I suspect the vast majority don’t know how tirelessly you work behind the scenes for all of us and the impact you have on each and every team in FRC. I sincerely thank you for all you do for all of us. Thank you for the opportunities you have given me personally, the wisdom and experience you have imparted to me over the years, and the privilege to work with you at Championships again this year. Your guidance and leadership are inspiring. I am grateful to call you my boss and honored to call you my friend. Now that Champs are over, take some well earned time off to rest and recoup and spend with Dottie. You deserve a vacation!

Congrats,
Chuck