Bayou Regional 2008
We are very grateful for the support that FIRST and NASA has generously given to Bayou Regional, the 37th regional. They have given their time, advice and some experienced personnel to guarantee our success. NASA needs to be recognized for their contributions of both financial resources and manpower to bring the FIRST opportunity to our regional. A big thanks needs to go to the enthusiastic people from our support organization BLAST, Inc. (Building Louisiana’s Science and Technology). BLAST, Inc. has provided the manpower for our planning committee. Included on the BLAST, Inc. board are representatives from:
The local chapter of ASME
The Bruce J. Heim Foundation
Intralox, Inc.
L.E.A.P.
Lockheed/Martin
New Orleans Public School System
Stennis Space Center
Tulane University
University of New Orleans
Finally, thank you to the mentors, coaches, teachers, and students for being here. We appreciate everyone’s tremendous commitment!
Each year, students, educators, and corporate volunteers, eagerly await the January kickoff to learn what the annual game and its rules will entail. Today marks the culmination of your dedication and hard work in meeting the 2008 FIRST challenge. Here on the arena floor, you will test your design, strategy, and fabrication skills against many worthy opponents. In the spirit of gracious professionalism, these opponents will become your friends and colleagues – perhaps for years to come. We hope that you take full advantage of the opportunity to lean from what other teams might have to offer.
On behalf of the Bayou Regional planning committee and all the sponsors and partners who join us this year, we wish you much success.
Let the games begin and thank you for being an essential part of the experience.
Barbara Pailet
Bayou Regional Planning Committee Chairperson
