**FIRST EMAIL**/Let the Games Begin!

[miketwalker]

Greetings Teams:

Congratulations and "Kudos" on a successful six-week build period and robot ship! We send a virtual pat on the back to each and every one of you. We are once again humbled by your hard work and unwavering dedication.

With the first events just days away, we want to remind you that each event is highly supported by event and committee volunteers. Some will be new, some will be veterans. They will all be working hard, lending their time and skills to making each event a success. They will be in charge of key functions at the events - they will in fact be the voice of FIRST. We thank you and your other team leaders and students in advance for your Gracious Professionalism toward them. Without these volunteers the events could not take place.

Team Support will be available during regular business hours (8:30 am-5:00 pm EST) Monday-Wednesday, extended hours to 8:00 pm EST Thursday and Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 am-3:00 pm EST during the event season. You can call us at 800-871-8326, Option 1 or write to us at frcteams@usfirst.org should you need any assistance from the home office.

We wish you all the best of luck during your upcoming event(s).

Let the games begin!