[Jay TenBrink]

Congratulations to teams 245, 217, and 301 for your win at the Detroit Regional! I hope that all of you are able to attend the Nationals this year. You certainly have earned it.

After two regionals competing with and against the Thunder Chickens, our robot’s tetra hook is morphing into something very similar to yours. A little lime green paint and the transition will be complete. Thanks for your gracious help with the machining Thursday night. You chickens saved our bacon.

Also congratulations to the finalists: 397, 33, and 123. You put up quite a battle.

Thanks to 1213 for selecting us and also thanks to 184 for your efforts as well.

A big congratulations to team 503 for winning the regional chairman’s award! There couldn't’t be a more deserving team. Good luck in the National chairman’s award competition. We’ll be rooting for you.

I’d also like to thank the organizers, volunteers and staff in Detroit. Everyone was friendly, courteous, and helpful. The practice field was very helpful and accessible.

I would also like to extend a big thank you to the referees and judges. You have an incredible job to do and we are thankful that you were there for all of us.

Jay