I have heard that the IEE are looking for ways to save money and

that the micromouse competition is under threat of being

discontinued. I also understand that the person who is in the

position of having to make the decision is Prof Michael Rodd, the

Deputy Secretary. I plan to contact him to offer some of the facts

that I am aware of that might help the continuation, and hopefully

growth, of this very valuable and enjoyable contest. I hope that you

may feel the same way and would wish to contact Prof Rodd so

that he may know something of the support this event has around

the UK and the rest of the world. I believe he may be contacted at

mrodd@iee.org.uk.

I hope you will forgive me for troubling you but as one of the many

people who have spent many hours over many years supporting

micromouse, I feel it would be extremely unfortunate if it was

terminated without many of its supporters knowing that the

contest's future was even being considered.

Best Regards

Martin Smith FIEE