[Al Skierkiewicz]

Thanks to everyone who has posted here and congratulated me in person. It was a huge surprise to be given this prestigious award. Frank wrote a fantastic presentation speech. It made me cry to hear him go on and on. Working for Frank over the years has made my (ours and yours) job easier and now Collin Fultz has taken over Frank's inspection duties and he is doing a great job too.

I really don't do all this alone. I have hundreds of great LRIs, RIs and Inspection Pit Managers that work tirelessly at events every weekend and at the Championship. We were able to inspect 400 teams this year before matches started. In addition, the division LRIs work throughout the year trying to improve the rules and procedures and making it easier for teams in the future. All of those volunteers work hard behind the scenes making sure that all robots get ready for match play and get on the field. That is sometimes a very hard job, especially when there are a lot of rookies attending an event. Yet they do it and then come back next year and do it all over again. In addition, most are also mentoring teams. Please thank them when you see them, they deserve this more than I do.
I hope everyone had a great and fun season. Enjoy the post season and see you soon.
Thanks very much. Each of you give me the inspiration to keep going and work harder.