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I also want to say that we experienced a great FIRST moment this past weekend. Rookie team 2558 needed some significant assistance to get their bot on the playing field. Many teams, including mine, teamed up to provide resources during the whole competiiton to get 2558 running. One of the best moments of Philly for me this year was being in the stands the first time 2558 came onto the field (they had missed all of their practices and a few of their early qualification matches). Their first match out, they almost crossed a line. Just to see their bot moving and the students so excited to be operating it made me realize once again why we are all here - to inspire. Great job 2558! Use the network you made this weekend to establish a solid robotics team. We look forward to being your partner on the Philly playing field in 2009!

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This is the absolute best part of FIRST, If I were to start a team, MOE, you would be one of the FIRST teams I'd model our team after. I hear so many wonderful things about your team and your website is so helpful, it's is basically a blueprint on how to get up and running.

Some teams may have different priorities, some teams feel if they don't win the regional, that the experience was a failure. I know it can be disappointing if your robot doesn't function well, but maybe the kids learn more about life lessons then they would would if thier robot's won everything and performed flawlessly for the weekend.

Thank you MOE for being a Leader in FIRST and in LIFE.