[Jim E]

The Florida Regional was one of the finest venues I have ever attended. 61 teams fighting for positions, yet always willing to help your competition with spare parts, tools, advice, and whatever else is needed to keep your robot going.

First, I want to thank all of the parent mentors and especially Mr. Zachariah for coordinating getting all the students to Orlando. That feat alone is worth a special award!

Thanks goes out to our excellent alliance partners 1065 and rookie PR team 2564. Your teams delivered as promised. Our robot took a frame hit and couldn't overcome the resistance of dragging on the carpet. Hopefully we will see each other again in Atlanta.

I wish to repeat the Thanks to the Volunteers. You are the reason the event went as smooth as it did.