Congratulations Team 341, Miss Daisy, on the 2010 Chairman's Award

[Jon236]

Congratulations 341! You've been a team that the Ticks always looked up to....now you'll be next to us next year in St. Louis!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Congratulations Miss Daisy!
You have been an asset to our organization for a long time. Welcome to the Hall of Fame.

[Rich Kressly]

When I dare to think about each year of my decade in FIRST, I think about the many past and present influential mentors and students who have been a part of 341. Some have gone on to do great things with other teams, others have contributed mightily to the Philly area and other regions, some have remained, some have returned home to the garden. In the end it's the people, not the things, that make FIRST go, and you all deserve a huge piece of this tremendous accomplishment - enjoy it and congratulations.

[Cynette]

Congratulations Miss Daisy! You truly exemplify all that a Chairman's Team could ever aspire to be! And as many have said - it's about time you received this recognition!

[Monty Python]

Is there any way to watch the presentation (and did they make a video of 341 like they did for the Techno Ticks last year?). I'd love to see either of those two things.

[Jared Russell]

Originally Posted by Monty Python

Is there any way to watch the presentation (and did they make a video of 341 like they did for the Techno Ticks last year?). I'd love to see either of those two things.

We will probably put our Chairman's video on YouTube sometime soon. Our students worked very, very hard on it, so we showed it during our Chairman's presentation.

[MissDaisyGirl]

I have posted our Chairman's video here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/daisy341

I've had two requests now to record and see our Chairman's presentation - I too would like to document this for posterity so I'll see what I can do!

Thank you all for the kind words. I know that I was personally shocked when we won and sitting on that stage behind all of the speakers was so surreal. I still don't think it actually happened so I have to keep looking at the photos to believe it!

[Racer26]

Congrats to 341 on their long overdue Chairman's.

[OZ_341]

Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support. Our team is truly humbled by the honor and grateful for the assistance and mentorship we have received over the past 11 years.

There is not a team in FIRST that succeeds alone and Team 341 is not any different.
The first offer of help we received was back in the Fall of 1999 from Frank Larkin, lead mentor for Team 272, The Cyber Crusaders. I remember thinking that it was strange to receive an offer of help from another competitor. At the time I really didn’t understand what FIRST was all about. Frank continues to be someone we admire and consider to be a role model for our team.

We also want to thank Cathy Beck and Team 103, John Larock and Team 365, Scott Howell and Fred Harding from Team 222, Rob Ervin and Peter Randall from Team 1218, Andy Baker, and Rob Thate of NASA GSFC.
We also would like to thank our local FIRST representatives Carol Kauffman, Donald Bowers, and Nate Knauss, as well as our former senior mentor Rich Kressly.
We are also grateful for all of the hardworking volunteers at Ramp Riot, our past students, parents, and coaches, as well as, our generous sponsors.

Our team also would like to acknowledge the contributions of two people that are no longer with us, Dave Beck of Team 103 and Mike Wade from NASA GSFC. We thank Dave for his years of help and advice and we thank Mike for building the foundation of Ramp Riot. Ramp Riot is a big part of our identity as a team and Mike Wade did so much to make it strong. As Jared mentioned we are “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”.

And finally, I just wanted to thank the FIRST Judges for their vote of confidence. It was no doubt a very difficult decision and we do not take it lightly. Our team’s pledge to FIRST, is that we will always strive to live up to your high expectations and make you proud everyday. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get back to work.

Thank you everyone and Best Wishes for a great 2010 off-season.

Alan Ostrow
Team Leader
FRC 341

[ebarker]

Congratulations Miss Daisy, you drive a great team.

[DSM33]

Congratulations to Team 341!!

It was really great to have your team in our division at the Championship! Your Chairman's video was very inspirational and showed us what we need to do as a team to join you in the Hall of Fame someday! You really spread the message of FIRST and showed people just how exciting robotics can be!
It's great to see our pollination buddies in the Hall of Fame

Nick Finn

P.S. Loved the pollination cheer when we were handing you guys antenna lol

[Andy Baker]

Congrats to the entire family of Miss Daisy. This recognition is definitely well-deserved through much effort, passion and persistence. Your team has always been a class act and a model for all teams to emulate.

See you at Ramp Riot!

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

[rotolomi]

congrats, on behalf on Team 1676! Miss Daisy is truly a role model and a team to look up to in FIRST- definitely the most deserving team for the Chairman's Award. keep up with the great work!

[BushTA]

I know I speak for all of the members of RAGE when I say CONGRATULATIONS! There is no question you deserve it.
I only wish we had been in Atlanta to see it live. If we don't make it to Ramp Riot this year, I will definitely stop by your HOF display and Pit in St. Louis next year.