UFH: Jenny Beatty

[Pat Arnold]

Congratulations on this well deserved recognition Jenny. Thank-you for unimaginable volunteer hours and for co-founding NEMO. It is an invaluable resource to all, but particularly for those like myself (technically challenged )who want to help a FIRST team.

[Rich Kressly]

Congratulations Jenny!

[Michael Sperber]

Jenny, Congratulations!
Well deserved.

[petek]

Congratulations Jenny! Running into you at events is high on my list of Good Things I Look Forward To In FIRST. You've been an inspiration to me since the first time we met in Annapolis. You're a rabble rouser, an organizer, a shoulder to cry on, a boot in the rear end, a philosopher and you do carpets! Hmm, that sounds like a good job description for UFH!

[emmell]

Yay Jenny!!!! I'm glad we are finally officially singing about Jenny. I always look forward to seeing Jenny at Championships in the Volunteer check-in line. As others have said, she definitely is an inspiration to all of us volunteers.

Way to go Jenny. I hope to see you soon you a congratulatory hug.

[RoboMom]

Wow….what an incredible honor this is!
Many thanks to those who continue to mentor me.
This group includes those wonderful people in NEMO who are so generous with their advice, experience and humor.
And the alumni who return to FIRST to mentor teams and as event volunteers, and continue helping behind the scenes. The FIRST staff and Boards really need to listen to them. These FIRSTers have taught me many valuable lessons.
(Not the least of which is that you are never too old to make a total fool of yourself dancing at events. )
Hope our paths cross this year!

[Mr MOE]

Jenny:

Extremely well deserved! Way to go! Thanks for doing all you have done for FIRST. Many have been inspired by your efforts.

[Josh Goodman]

Congrats Jenny!

[gabrielse]

Jenny,

Congratulations! I can't think of anyone more deserving. You keep FIRST in Maryland running smoothly and fun for everyone. That's quite an accomplishment.

[Dorienne]

Man, about time this happened! I'm going to get all sappy here, so bear with me.

Miss Jenny,

I can still remember when I was so frustrated and upset that one day at robotics. It was one of the first meetings, and I felt useless. You came right over to me and said "would you like to work with me in business?" I nodded, unsure, but went along with you anyway. You took me under your wing immediately and taught me everything I know. I'll never forget all the kindness and love you've shown me all these years.

I thank you for being such a wonderful mentor to me. You never gave up on me, and always pushed me to do my best, even when I didn't even think I could myself. You let me make my mistakes and try to fix them; when I needed help, you were always there. You taught me how to be a responsible and strong individual, and I honestly doubt I would be where I am today if you had not been there for me.

Congratulations, Mom. You deserve this more than you know.

Love you,
Dorienne Plait