MARC 2010 IS OPEN

[Steve Ketron]

Congrats and thank you to all that came to this event. It was great to see everyone not only compete but also socialize at the same time. I think we all made some new friends.

The event has grown to 42 teams and I think this is the right number for our event and I will keep it there for good. The excellent group of volunteers we have made this an outstanding event and I would like to commend all of them for thier hard work in making MARC such a success. MARC would be nothing without your professionalism and drive. THANK YOU ALL.

People that desrve special Thanks:
Lisa Perez- You again did an oustanding job in organizing the volunteers and selecting the right people for the right job. Who would have been able to predict the field issues? But I think you knew something when you got us three FTA's. You make my planning so much easier. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Gary Voshol- I have heard nothing but great compliments on the reffing that your team did. With the field issues happening, your team constantly kept your cool and was thinking of the event participants. Excellent job and hope you all can come back.

FTA's: (Keith Jones, Dan Kimura, Alex Fera): This trio did an excellent job in maintaining the field with some really wierd problems happening. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. The communication between you and the head ref was awesome. Freat Job guys.

Maria Perez: Thank you so much for everything. We had some serious issues happen and you were right there taking charge. Awesome job and again thank you. I am sure a few parents would also like to thank you. By the way that student is doing great. He was out by 2:30.

Ed (KoKo) Patterson: our event has grown every year and you have been there leading the way in queing. This is a very difficult job and you have made it look easy while also helping come up with ways to make it run smoother. Thank you for everything.

Congratulations to the following award receipients:
Mentor Recognition: Kevin Gay (team 326)
Planners Volunteer of the Year: Jack (the Drill Sergant) Jones (team 2612)
Tenneco Engineering Inspiration: 910
Humanitarian Award: 1741
Spitit Award: 2337
Animation Award: 1528
Finalist: 2834,2337,1732,503
Champions: 1718,33,326,1528
Mentor Champions: 573,1718,1918

The events was awesome. I enjoyed being able to socialize with everyone and hope to see you all again next year.