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Re: 2008 Chesapeake Regional

OK, so I know this is such a late response, but I am a very busy young woman and I wanted to say some things before I forgot.

I've been attending the Chesapeake Regional for six years, and every year it never ceases to amaze me. This is an amazing competition, and I can't believe how wonderful you teams truly are. Your creativity and respect astounds me.

Thank you, teams, for being so faithful to this regional, and making it the popular and wonderful competition that it is. I truly hope to see all of you next year.

Thank you to the Committee for once again putting together this regional for its sixth year. It's always such a wonderful time, and it's beautifully run. I had the best time volunteering with you all; it truly was and is a pleasure.

I was happy that the Committee decided to have a special moment of silence to remember Mike Wade. He was a spectacular man, and I was very close to him. His death has left a mark upon my heart, and I was grateful for that time to remember him and all that he had done for me, the local teams, the regional and FIRST.

Thank you to Greg Needel and Jeff Seaton for a great job as MC and announcer. You both did a fantastic job, and it's always a pleasure to see (and hear!) you each year.

To all of the other volunteers: referees, pit divas, judges, field set/reset, thank you. Your hard work is not overlooked. You are the reason why the Chesapeake Regional stays alive here. Thank you for all you do! Please come back again.

Many thanks to the lovely singers we had! Both groups sang wonderfully.

I'd like to also congratulate (very late, but ah well) all the teams that received awards! What an honor!

I am extremely proud of all teams. You all are such a joy to work with and talk to, and it's always so great to see so many different people working together for a single purpose. That's what amazes me about FIRST; everyone is different, everyone comes from a different type of life, and we all come together as one unit. I hope that all of you stay a part of this wonderful program. It truly is a wonder in itself.

I can't wait until next year!
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