[JaneYoung]

Tonya was also given the Outstanding Volunteer Award yesterday and FRC 476 was awarded the Chairman's.

The regional was a very special inaugural event and I was delighted to be there to experience it. Oklahoma City is beautiful. It is a sparkling treasure filled with fun - things to do, museums, art - fun. Bricktown is within walking distance of the event center and is a place to explore, eat, sit, visit, take a relaxing boat ride up and down the canal. Incredible.

Cynette, her friend, Shelley, and I went to the Oklahoma City National Memorial on Friday evening at sunset. We were told that it is a very special time to go as the sun goes down and the chairs softly begin to glow. It was a moving experience. Several of the people that were volunteering at the regional and were members of the teams, told me of friends they had lost that day. They were glad we took the time to go experience it.

Oklahoma is friendly - warm - friendly - beautiful - fun.
I wish many years of growth, development, maturity, and fun to the regional, the planning committee, and the rookie teams that were so 'AWEsome' to work with. Thanks to the veteran teams who were in the minority but were great role models and supporters of and for the rookies.

It was a very special weekend and an exciting competition.
Jane