[Andy Grady]

Having been on a team who utilized both the FRC and FVC aspect of the program, VEX was an important part of our process this year. When new students come into FIRST, the idea of working on the big robot with junior and senior members of the team can be very intimidating. On CHAOS, we used VEX as a building block for inspiring our more rookie students. It was amazing to watch the kids after the FVC competition in Hartford really get excited about the prospects of having a major role on the FRC portion of the team next year. For this reason alone VEX is worth its weight in gold.

I think that in Atlanta it is important that we show all the potential sponsors and important people who check out the VEX competition just how much we appreciate this program. I urge you between practice rounds, or between matches to come on over to the VEX field and make yourself heard, and show your support for this great program.

Hope to see you there,
-Andy Grady