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Unread 16-12-2008, 00:02
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Re: UFH: Jessica Jankowitsch

I am overjoyed to see Jess recognized with this honor. She is such an incredibly dedicated, friendly, energetic, frenetic, caring, powerful, motivating and (did someone mention energetic?) terrific human being whom I've had the good fortune to know since she was my daughter's BFF in elementary school.

I had to chuckle when I read this quote in Bharat's nomination:
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she said “Whenever I start talking to someone new to FIRST – a potential sponsor, mentor, or student member - the definition I often supply is that it’s multifaceted robotics competition that provides unique experiences and opportunities to students in hopes of inspiring them to recognize the importance of science, technology, and other real world domains… but in reality it is much more than that. It is about meeting and collaborating with other people who share your passions, and exciting those around you to make an impact on their community and develop bright, promising futures.”
Now imagine her telling you that in about 15 seconds and one breath. That's Jess. It's a wonder that she never, ever, runs out of breath.

By the way, I take full responsibility for throwing her in the deep end of Pit Admin in Pittsburgh in 2006. I was a rookie FTA, the regional was critically understaffed and I was calling on friends to help out. Jess was a natural for that job and I'm happy that maybe it helped kick-start her rise to her current positions in FIRST. I really didn't have to twist her arm very hard.

I'm glad to know that Pittsburgh has Jess Jankowitsch making things happen and look forward to working with Mother Jess out there at the 2009 regional.

Petek
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