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Re: Inspiring/Motivating A Team
some of this is hard to accomplish during a build season, but...
-75 has a rich history, show them old pictures/video
- explain the traditions
- go through the team lists at the regionals you are attending and tell the stories ..
- have the frosh research those other teams, learn about them (not just the scouting stuff), contact them, interview them via email, at competition
- feature the new team members and what their jobs are/ will be in a team newsletter
- find alumni of the team will "distance mentor" the new members - visit on breaks, contact via email/phone
- some of the learning about FIRST needs to happen at a competition so be sure their role their is meaningful in some way
- do "exit interviews" with them at the end of the year ... have them complete a few questions including thigs like "What does being a member of Team 75 mean to you? and How has FIRST had an impact on your life?
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