UFH: Jenny Beatty

[Barry Bonzack]

I am so glad to see Jenny as an UFH. She has helped out so many teachers and parents. At some point or another we have all had that overwhelmed feeling of needing funds, needing to figure out travel logistics, or confusion over the TIMS. No matter what a team's non-engineering woes are, Jenny is there to help.

[tiffany34990]

Congrats Jenny!! You deserve this award so much for all the things you do and thanks for doing it all!!

[DCA Fan]

Many, MANY congrats Jenny!

[BandChick]

I don't know what to say that everyone else hasn't already, so congratulations!

[Robyn Needel]

Jenny - CONGRATULATIONS! Yes, I know I'm shouting, but that's how I feel...I am honored to know you as a mentor and a good friend The conversations we've shared, the trials and triumphs - I'm with Billfred, I thought you'd have been named UFH long, long ago!

Robyn

[dmlewis]

Congrats, Jenny! You are simply awesome. I'm with Stan ... still dripping wet from being fire-hosed with information, but so very grateful to have role models like Jenny, Pattie, Deb, Janet (and now Stan) to help promote and support teams in Washington, DC!

[smtoney]

I want to share another side. As the new FIRST Regional Director for Maryland, Jenny has provided me with a fire hose worth of absolutely invaluable information to help me get up to speed where I was lacking. I asked for the information flow and I got it and I will continue to be very grateful for it.

To say that she knows the ins and outs of FIRST would be a VAST understatement! That much I learned REAL fast.

The consensus from conversations I have had over the last few weeks is that if there is someone who cares more about the students and teams and helping them accomplish the vision of FIRST, you would be hard pressed to beat Jenny.

Thanks Jenny,
Stan

[Anne Shade]

Congratulations Jenny!!!!!!

I don't even know where to start. I've had the pleasure of working closely with Jenny over the last 4 years on too many projects to count. Saying she goes above and beyond for FIRST and the teams in Maryland would be an understatement. She has been a great mentor and friend to Steve and I over the last few years. She has also been the one constant representative voice for Maryland throught the FIRST organization. I don't where we would be without Jenny....

[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