[Liz Smith]

Thanks to the Firebirds for hosting the first girlPOWER competition. This event was really awesome. It is a really great thing to watch the robots compete on the field, and then to look behind the player's station and see all female team members driving. For all the girls and teams that couldn't come this year, you should definitely start clearing your calendars for next year.

Thanks to all the volunteers, thanks to all the inspiring guests, and a special thanks to Duckie from 365 for coming over, saying "what can I do to help" and then being my super scorekeeper.

This year was great. I'm glad I got to be part of it. Next year should be even better.

-Liz