IRI Thanks

[Brandon Martus]

Andy Baker, Libby Ritchie, Chris Fultz: Another great year. It's hard to believe that was an off-season competition put on by a few FIRST teams. FIRST is lucky to have people like you who coordinate events like the IRI. Mentors matches? Talent show? Backpacks for 2nd graders? You've just raised the bar.

Andy, Chris, Ernie, Dave: On top of being amazing people, you are amazing musicians. I'm lucky to have been able to play with you guys, the whole experience was a blast. Thank you.

Ricky Q and Team 269: Thanks for letting me be your human player in the mentor match. It was fun, exciting, and slightly terrifying .. I loved it.

David Kelly: Thanks for everything. Your advice on & help testing websites, your encouragement and advice about FIRST 'stuff', and most importantly your friendship.

Tom Schindler: Awesome job with the field. I was impressed. I don't think there could've been a problem that you couldn't get fixed.

Ken Leung: It's always a pleasure to see you, Ken. I'm still laughing about seeing you wearing Andy's Ozzy wig, dancing around at the scoring table.

Jess Boucher: It's been 4 years(?) that we've known each other, and this was the first time we've met face-to-face? You're a great friend, I'm glad you're back in this FIRST thing. [strongmad]HOORAY FOR BOX.[/strongmad] (hooray for cookies, too)

Amanda Morrison: The talent show was smokin'! The first annual IRI UFH award was a success. Keep up the great work. And, as always, thanks for being an awesome friend.

Jeremy Roberts: I'm glad that you made it up to the IRI. You're doing great things for FIRST down in Georgia, and it's always a pleasure hearing about it from you.

Big Mike: I had never seen the White Boy Dance before, just read about it. It was very entertaining. Almost as entertaining as watching Paul Copi-oil and Andy Baker run from your bear hugs.

I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of people. I'm sorry ..