pic: 2009 NJ Regional Chairman's Award Winners

[DonRotolo]

I can't think of a more deserving team that was in NJ this last weekend. Sara I am sorry I couldn't congratulate you in person (you were surrounded by teammates!) but I did get a chance to speak with your dad. Once she started talking about other planets I had a suspicion, but the roar from that corner of the arena when she said "1089" was deafening...followed by a louder roar from the rest of the arena.

For those outside NJ who are not familiar with 1089, these people live FIRST all the time. Not only do they "get it" but they help others (including 1676) to get it as well. Despite some technical issues with the robot, they kindly offered and gave help to several other teams. Outside the robot season, they get out and spread the message to younger kids, help in the community at large...everything you'd expect good folks to be doing.

OK, the robot wasn't a winner this year - but we all know, it's not about the robot...

Congratulations again Team Mercury.

Don Rotolo