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Thank you Norm and Mark for your kind words. Norm, it was a pleasure having you, Pat and Darlene all become such valued members of our team (watching Darlene spray paint the kids hair purple and yellow was priceless!!) I'm so glad you all have decided to stick with us for the next few years. Mark, a lot of what we learned about teamwork and gracious professionalism we learned from you and your team in 2006, when we were lucky enough to be your alliance partners all the way up to the finals at the CT Regional. If it wasn't for you folks, we wouldn't have the scouting program we do. Best of luck to 358 in Long Island and GA; we'll be rooting for you!

Who would have thought a chance discussion with a parent while waiting for our daughters to get out of ballet class (her husband was a mentor with 558 at the time) would have led us this far!! But the accolades really belong to our great, dedicated and diverse group of kids. We love working with them, and look forward to doing some off season events this year as well as our upcoming showcase at the Bruce Museum. Stop by and see us on April 20 (for you folks who aren't going to GA).