[George A.]

I'm back from Philly, and every year I'm falling more and more in love with this event.

Some regionals give off the feeling that it's too professional and distant from the volunteers/students, but every time I go to Philly it feels like I'm coming home to an extended family reunion.

To all the volunteers that worked with me: THANK YOU.

The people who were in charge of getting robots to the field did so with expertise, we never had to wait for a team that ran late.

Pit Admin: It's not easy being behind the curtain, but somehow you work your magic year after year.

The ref crew was outstanding, they made my job a lot easier explaining penalties to the crowd. I felt their calls were fair and justified all around.

The scoring table: Andrea, and Mike, it was a pleasure working with both of you again.

The field reset crew: You guys kept were awesome at your job, every time i turned around after a match the field would be cleared in seconds! I am still amazed at your speed and efficiency.

Pete and DeAnn: You kept this regional running. The work you do is so undervalued it's really criminal.

Maureen and Anne: As volunteer coordinators, it's a thankless job trying to fill in all the positions, but you two pull it off with flying colors!

Carol: Thank you for letting me continue to work the event year after year, your generosity goes above and beyond anything that I deserve.

Chiniqua: What can I say? We've been doing this for 5 years, you've given my best friend a nickname that precedes him, and we've got the rhythm down to a science. I can't wait to work with you again.

Finally, to the teams: Thank you for doing what you do. The energy that all of you put out over the three days really makes my job easier. You all are one of the main reasons I keep coming back year after year.


Sorry this post was so long, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some people. But I can't wait for Philly next year!