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Originally Posted by V_Chip
Agreed. This is how our team works, and why we have a 1:1 ratio of students to mentors. It's been working for 16-17 years.
I recognize that our team was referenced in the thread that was closed yesterday. No team wishes to be criticized, but sadly it happens from time to time. Lack of comprehension may cause conflict or an unwanted opinion. I do not wish to bash "nileshp87" but would instead offer him/her the chance to visit our facilities and see how we work.
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Originally Posted by nileshp87
@team buzz person:
You do not need to invite me to see how your team operates, I have already witnessed it in the pits last year at the competition. I will leave it at that.
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For those who aren't aware, Team 175 - Buzz, is a member of the FIRST Hall of Fame, winning the Championship Chairman's award in 2002. I'm sure most people on these forums understand the significance of this, but for those who don't, allow me to elaborate. The below is taken from the FIRST manual, with some text bolded for emphasis.
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Originally Posted by FIRST Manual
The FIRST Robotics Competition is about much more than the mechanics of building a robot or winning a competitive event. It is about the partnership among people who are part of the FIRST community and the impact on those who participate in FIRST programs with a united goal of achieving FIRST’s mission. FIRST’s mission is to change the way young people regard science and technology and to inspiring an appreciation for the real-life rewards and career opportunities in these fields.
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The Chairman’s Award was created to keep the central focus of the FIRST Robotics Competition as our ultimate goal for transforming the culture in ways that will inspire greater levels of respect and honor for science and technology, as well as encourage more of today’s youth to become scientists, engineers, and technologists.
The Chairman’s Award represents the spirit of FIRST. It honors the team that, in the judges’ estimation, best represents a model for other teams to emulate, and which embodies the goals and purpose of FIRST. It remains FIRST’s most prestigious award.
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Buzz, as a recipient of this award at the Championship level, was deemed by FIRST to be a model for other teams to emulate, as they embody the purpose of FIRST. Simply put, FIRST wants us to strive to become like Buzz and to learn from them.
Nileshp87, I suggest you take up Buzz on their offer for a tour of their facilities. There's definitely a lot that can be learned from them by anyone in the community. I know if I was in the area I'd be honoured to visit their facilities.