[David66]

I understand perfectly why this disturbed you. As a driver I understand how differences in the field, in the exact placement of bins, etc. can effect a team. This is one of the reasons fields are open to be viewed before the competition starts. As you may have noticed Team 66, the Flyers, with our robot Earl were not as competitive as we hoped to be at the beginning of this season. But that in itself is what FIRST is about. It is not truly about robots. It is not about who has the best animation and who was really working on the robot. And, it is definately not about winning and losing. FIRST is about bringing people together and making the world a better place. The true spirit was shown by your "supplier" who helped you get back on your feet. While these robots are important for the sake of bringing people together, that is their only true purpose. FIRST is about gracious professionalism, coopertition, and making the world a better place-one person at a time.

I wish you the best of luck in all future events. May the spirit of FIRST be ignited within you, and drive you to continue to make a difference.

Yours in FIRST,
David Butzin